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An 18th century former coaching inn providing good Scottish food, drinks and accommodation. Live music throughout the year on Saturdays and Scottish/Irish on Sunday’s June to September
PRICE RANGE
€6 - €29
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub, Scottish
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music
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Reviewed 5 February 2024 via mobile

It’s had a makeover since we were last in a few years ago, and it’s a lot nicer for it. The last time we were in dogs were allowed, we feared they may not be this time around as it’s so much nicer. Fear not,...the dog was allowed, the place was warm and welcoming and the staff were lovely. The food? The food was great traditional pub food that was very tasty and was very good value for money.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 21 December 2023 via mobile

Stayed for a week for a solo getaway. Room was perfect; clean with all the amenities you'd expect (tea and coffee, shampoo and soap). Self service breakfast was great, especially for no extra charge. Lots of variety. The pub itself was very cosy with lovely...staff. Would recommend the mac and cheese or the cullen skink. Would 100% recommendMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 16 November 2023 via mobile

Great service, food was delicious!!!!. We loved that you could get half portions, it was a perfect amount for lunch. Highly recommended for a chilled pub lunch.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 12 November 2023 via mobile

Food was lovely . We were staying in an air b&b along the road. We ate at The Crown 2 nights in a row. Loved that they did half portions for £8.00 and the portions were still generous. Had the steak pie , the curry...and the haddock and chips. All delicious. Deserts to die for. The highlight was our waitress. Fab service and such a lovely girl. Would def recommend.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 November 2023

Good pub food, in a clean, welcoming environment, made 5star by the attentive, funny and helpful staff (manageress?) Good grub

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 13 October 2023 via mobile

Typical Scottish pub restaurant. Fairly large seating and bright inside. Reasonably priced fairly standard meals. Had dinner there on our last night in Callandar. Would have probably given a better rating but for my fish and chips. The batter was too oily and the fish...had quite a few small bones in it. The fries were nice and crunchy to the end though!!! My wife's Sea Bass dish was good.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 29 September 2023 via mobile

Visiting for the fifth time. Not disappointed. Food was delicious and well presented. Staff were lovely. Will be returning next year.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 15 September 2023

STAYED FOR 2 NIGHTS. NOS 2 ROOM A BIT SMALLISH BUT COMFORTABLE. SHOWER AND BATHROOM V/G. THE LADY MAID WAS FANTAAASTIC. SO HELPFUL AND A BRILL ATTITUDE. GOT THE HEATING PROBLEM FIXED PROMPTLY. GREAT LOCATION AND WOULD DEFINITELY GO BACK.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 9 September 2023 via mobile

Had a delicious 2 course lunch, freshly cooked and served by cheerful friendly staff. They serve half-portion main courses, which is great. Highly recommended and will happily return, as every plate of food we saw being served to other diners also looked so good!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 27 August 2023

Hotel room itself and food in the bar was really good. BUT the noise from the bar in the evening as they had a band on from 9pm to 12.30am was ridiculously loud. Our room was vibrating as we were directly over the bar area....We couldn't even hear our TV. We booked through Booking.Com and we had no idea that they would be having a band on. We were looking forward to a quiet early night as we had an early start and that was not possible. I'm sure it would be a perfect place to stay during the week but definitely not of a weekend. Totally ruined our evening. AVOID at all costs if you want a quiet stay.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 19 August 2023 via mobile

Have tried several eateries in Callander and had a meal in the Crown last night and so glad we did. The food was delicious and well presented and the staff were very attentive. It was busy and would advise to make a prior booking. They...also recommended the Abbotsford hotel (sister hotel) where we went for breakfast this morning. Newly opened and breakfast was delicious. Staff very friendly in both hotels.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 17 August 2023 via mobile

Callander isn’t currently heaving with restaurants open in the evening so we decided to try The Crown. The menu is unremarkable: as in many tourist towns, you’ll struggle to find an alternative to chips with your choice. However, our dishes were well cooked and tasty....The portions were just right. We had excellent service from Hazel, who was a natural at welcoming you warmly and making you feel valued. I enjoyed my Scottish beer, Jarl by Fyne Ales, though it had passed through the same system for serving the keg beers and was a little colder than I would have liked. The Crown was pretty busy so I recommend booking. Give it a try!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 2 August 2023 via mobile

Visited for a meal while staying at the holiday park and so glad we did. Great food and service. The steak pie was delicous. Our four legged friend also enjoyed a bowl of water and sone dog biscuits.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 1 August 2023

Really nice friendly cosy pub. Very reasonably priced food. Had dinner, steak pie was delicious and the raspberry and chocolate tart was to die for. Staff very friendly, even very attentive to our dog, brought a bowl of water and some treats. When in the...area will definitely be having dinner there again. Many thanksMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 23 July 2023 via mobile

The vegan burger was just a pattie inbetween two breads with no toppings or greens. Not tasty. A balming 30 degrees celcius. Go to the Waverley instead.

Date of visit: July 2023
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  • Food: 4.5
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