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Travellers' Choice2023
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US$6 - US$19
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub, Scottish, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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All reviews steak fish and chips sunday roast soup bread haggis chicken cooked to perfection booked a table place to eat friday evening great food and service portobello pub wee
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Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Passed by here on the off chance and there was only one table free (for lunch) which was near the door. Aside from the draft coming from the door the general temperature of the pub did not meet the ambience of the decor. The log...burner needs to be on at this time of year! I’ve been here several times before and the food was ok but this time it was pretty poor. The chips were dry - sitting for a while before reheating probably and the tartare sauce was tasteless. It was not too busy but there was definitely not enough staff - I would hate to see how long the wait would be when it gets busy! Not impressed and won’t hurry back.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

We ate here 3 times during our week on holiday and thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were professional and curtious making us feel at home, the venue itself has a casual/chic feel, the food is really well prepared and to top it off a very...nice selection of beers and drinks. Would recommend if you are in the area.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Great experience from start to finish, easy online booking system and friendly atmosphere with attentive staff. I have been a few times with small and large groups and no matter the number around the table, the quality of the food is amazing. All locally sourced...meat and ingredients is a really nice touch and the Sunday roast is a must have for any meat lovers!!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 10 October 2023 via mobile

Great food great staff!! There’s enough space for the whole family inside and we had a great time! Even a taxi was ordered for us. Happy to come again!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 7 October 2023

Had terrible service sat for an hour waiting on starters which were bread and a side of fries. When we eventually spoke to the staff they said it didn’t go through on the till. Fair enough but no hurry to get our mains. Food was...ok but we were past it by the time the food came. Reviewed this on their internal system and the manger wrote to me and said he would talk to the staff about it and get back to me. 9 days later no contact. To me this was more about not getting a bad review than actual customer experience. Will not be backMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 23 September 2023

This review will replace my last review in march, service impecable, quality of food terrific, ambience great, water on table food served at right temperature..this visit, couldn't fault it. I always give a restaurant another chance, and I wasn't disappointed this time, well done to...the staff on duty tonightMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 19 August 2023

We were four adults, two small children, one baby and a large dog having an early supper in one of the Beach Huts. The staff were amazing, looking after adults, children and dog with equal enthusiasm. The food was excellent, reasonably priced and speedily served...by cheerful and enthusiastic waiting staff who really went the extra mile making a memorable experience for the children, an enjoyable one for the adults and a relaxed one for the dog. We would go back in a heartbeat.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 11 July 2023

Great food, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff only criticism didn’t sell Chardonnay wine? What good bar doesn’t give you this choice !! With family and friends good choice of venue.apart from the wine. Very friendly staff would recommend and would revisit.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 7 July 2023

Great place. Great friendly atmosphere, food, drink and staff are all excellent. If you’re just in for a drink or out for food the service is always the same - brilliant!

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 7 July 2023

Extremely tasty food, well-prepared and served with a smile, in a nice atmosphere. What more could you want?

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 12 June 2023 via mobile

Brilliant Saturday lunch with family celebrating a birthday. 4 adults and 1 baby. 1 with complex food allergies was sorted no problem delivering an amazing plate of food, as was all the food. Big shout out to Kerry Ann who sorted everything out with no...issues. She completely understood allowing everyone to have a great stress free meal. Deffo be back and deffo 5 stars 👍🏼 Thanks to everyone.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 1 May 2023

Amazing dog friendly pub/restaurant. During our stay we visited twice. Not far from the beach so great to have a stroll to and from. Great atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff. Food was amazing

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 22 April 2023

Very strange experience!! Visited today with a friend, we were told we couldn’t stand at the bar so approached a guy alone at a table with 3 chairs and asked if he minded if we sat there. No problem said the man..,,, chatting happily to...my friend while waiting for my husband to arrive it became more apparent that the man was becoming very agitated…. Slamming his drink down and muttering under his breath … taking phone calls and swearing. Husband arrives and thankfully a table becomes free we can all sit at. By this time we were aware that another couple of woman next to us were aware what was going on and we’re shocked. Next thing man starts saying to my husband that he has an issue with us!!……at this point I go to the bar and tell staff what’s going on and that we feel threatened….. their response was that “ he’s a regular “ …. “ what started it off “ ……WALKED AWAY FEELING EMBARRASSED AND ACUSED! We will not be back. !!!!More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 20 March 2023 via mobile

Great food and great service from very friendly staff. The manageress was very accommodating giving us a cosy snug which was ideal for our grandson to have a sleep.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 20 February 2023 via mobile

Service was great but food was a little bland and burger slightly over cooked. Reasonable price but not a great selection of choice in my personal opinion.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Foresters Guild is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5