Angus Watt
28.11.2024
The absolute best pub experience you could ask for. Amazing owner. So so worth a visit
alison burns
10.10.2024
Not open during published open hours. We tried to call in for a drink at 1 pm as a halfway stop on our hike on 10.10.24. The lights were on, the radio blaring and a dog barking, but no one answered. There was
no closed sign, and their website said it was open, so we rang both website numbers to see if it was due to open soon - no answer. It seems it's not a place to pop in for anything without notice!
John Davidson
30.09.2024
Turned as in a party of pre booked and pre selected food items . To find no prep done and no food started . Owner on his own and drinking. WiFi not working so asked to hot spot phone in order to re order and pay before cooking started . Toilets dirty with no hand towels or hands drier. At this point I left but the rest waited over 2 hours for service . Poor to say least. Whilst I appreciate the chap has been let down with staff there is other things that were just wrong .
dimitri geenens
28.09.2024
Eenvoudig eten, maar wel lekker. Goede bediening. Leuk met open haard. Hygiëne kon wel beter...
Erin S.
24.09.2024
Delicious burger and extremely friendly owner. Absolutely loved this place!
Amanda Martin
23.09.2024
We rolled in after visiting Katrine around 18:00 pm. The parking lot was empty and saw reservations were required. We decided to give it a shot and knocked on the front door anyway. We were warmly greeted by owner/chef, Jason who welcomed us inside, started a fire, and made three amazing plates for my friends and me. Sous chef, Dave (sweet pup) provided lively company, and we enjoyed delicous meats and veggies and good conversation.
Run Torr
18.09.2024
Après avoir fait la moitié du tour du Lock Venacher à pied, nous étions légèrement affamés. Jason n’avait qu’une soupe ce midi et nous proposer. Heureusement, il m’afait un sirloin steak qui était absolument délicieux.
La cuisson était parfaite, des légumes était goûteux simple mais bon !!
R McAllister
16.09.2024
Food is expensive for simple items, but cannot fault the skill of the chef. As for the barman, clearly under the influence and made several members of our party uncomfortable. Also no alcohol apart from £5 bottles of Corona? Mad.
Montvydas Klumbys
15.09.2024
This place is mental.. It was recommended to me by a friend back in 2015 and last week we were "finally" in the area and I suggesting going there to our group of friends. BIGGEST mistake I made in years!
Don't get me wrong, the place looked quite unique and I really appreciated the looks. It's got decorations, a fire place, basically it felt authentic and welcoming - probably the reason why we stayed there instead of leaving...
But it was also pretty cold inside, we were seated right besides the toilet on the other end from the fireplace, and the place was pretty much empty - on a Saturday night. This should have been a red flag right there. We asked for drinks but they ran out of red wine and only had 1 glass of white wine left. I ordered beer instead, they only had bottle Corona, for a price of £6 per bottle! Note, the price wasn't written anywhere and we were not given any menu. The chef came to us to tell the menu (I requested a paper option, wanted to see the prices, but he said they didn't have one) for the night was, we were given options from 2 dishes, all fire roasted. He was recommending the chicken dish and since one of my friends was a vegetarian we chose the vegetarian option for him. We had to wait around an hour for the food to actually come and by that time I was wondering whether I should even eat due to how late it was getting... When the food came I changed my mind, it was one of the smallest portions I've seen! There was a few vegetables, some cheese and a small piece of chicken wrapped in ham. My vegetarian friend got exactly the same - just no chicken! He was angry not getting actual protein-based food but was at least happy that we won't have to pay much, I mean it's just some veggies yeah? The bill came, £92 for 3 people, which is for 3 dishes and 3 drinks (2 bottled beers and 1 hot chocolate). I double checked the vegetarian option and to my surprise, it was exactly the same, £25 per portion. You must be out of your mind to charge £25 for a mushroom, a carrot, a potato, some pepper, some onion and a bit of cheese!! I am sorry, but this is a tourist scam place, you should be ashamed for doing what you're doing, basically profiting from people that are in the area and are not aware of what kind of place is this.
Btw the owner was quite ok, he was energetic, chatty and friendly. Although at times it was a bit too much to handle, in the end we just wanted to be left alone due to his directness and awkwardness..
Edit: added the photo as proof of "how packed it was" on the saturday night. Can also see the hot chocolate on the wall was £5, mains were £25, the beer price isn't shown on the wall and no drinks menu provided to show this EVEN on their website, don't believe me - go and check. I also cannot show you the receipt since I wasn't provided one, because the place had to internet, I even had to pay them by a bank transfer as opposed to through the register since their machine wasn't working either. Also downvoted to 1 star due to the owner being rude instead of accepting their fault and apologising. Ah, of course you don't sell carrots, I just noticed that the vegetarian option is only potatoes, tomatoes and mushroom, which is even worse...
Eleanor Louise
28.08.2024
Went in for a drink after a hike - the place had a cool atmosphere. Sadly, only store bought produce for regular prices was available due to a “delayed” delivery issue.
In addition, there is a lack of consistent pricing, as I was charged £42 for 4 cans and a wine whilst previously we were only charged £21 for 4 cans. This was possibly an accidental double up price due to an assumption that we hadn’t paid when in fact we did.
However, when I tried to call and enquire about the overcharge I was hung up on. Then I asked in person and was told to email later on in the day with details instead, as he couldn’t look into it at the time. Yet, I was given no email address to use and none is available on the website. After research I managed to find an email from an old article however I have received no reply and have now left the area with no resolution :(
EDIT: Thankyou for the reply! However we never left a number because we had no booking (walk in) and we did email as requested during our conversation when we came in but will call soon to resolve - thanks Jason
Mark Murray
03.09.2024
Just fantastic. I stumbled across this amazing place out cycling and in desperate need of a coffee break. Delicious coffee and the landlord Jason is one of the nicest guys you'll meet. Will deffo visit again.
William Etherington
26.08.2024
Love it
Julien Vanhoenacker
19.08.2024
Great place, good food, cool music, and a anything but boring host. Still wondering how that bus got in there! Say Hi to Jason for me please.
Max Hodge
15.08.2024
Cool spot for a drink and some scran. Very welcoming atmosphere thanks to the landlord, Jason, who had some great chat and made us feel right at home. We will definitely visit again when back in the area.
James van de Vyver
13.08.2024
This was one of the most enjoyable and entertaining nights out with the family we have ever had. The food was great and everything was served together which, for a large group of 16, was quite impressive.
Liam Coulter
10.08.2024
Great wee pub. Staff were really friendly. Food was amazing. Made us food even though they were fully booked just as a favour. Can’t garuntee that would happen every time but just goes to show how cool the staff were. Can’t wait to go back.
Sonja Graham
04.08.2024
Jason the landlord was a very welcoming host to our large party with dogs and kids. Simple, high quality outdoor cooked food and lots of space to sit outside on a warm day. The menu is pretty meat heavy and has 1or2 options only rather than being a big pub menu so not for those who want loads of choice. You do need to book and order food in advance. He whipped a great vegan option for me.
Jack Mc dowell
02.08.2024
Absolutely fantastic night at The Byre Inn. A beautiful location with terrific food and atmosphere.
We went with just the 2 of us, met another couple of travelers, and all together had loads of fun with Jason, the owner, a great guy and fantastic host.
I only regret we didn't have the time to make it back again the next morning for a full Scottish breakfast. Next time we're in Scotland, we'll be back!
Beth
01.08.2024
We arrived at 5:05 p.m., and we were turned away by the owner because we did not have reservations. It was a Monday evening. So don't try going, unless you have a reservation.
Scots Traveller (Vinscot)
25.07.2024
Traditional food. Best to order couple days before.
Monique Bouten
18.07.2024
Het is een echt pub met sfeer. Als je een locale pub wilt zien, dan moet je hier zijn. Super aardige eigenaar en geweldig eten. Weinig keuze, maar dat mag de pret niet drukken want wat hebben we gesmuld. Onze dochter had heerlijke tomatensoep en wij ieder een burger en alles was heeeeeeerlijk! We hebben een heerlijke avond gehad en verhalen uitgewisseld met de eigenaar en mede gasten. Onze dochter kreeg nog snoepjes en chips en wij tequila, goede deal 😉👌. Dankjewel voor een geweldige avond op deze mooie plek! 💝
Joe Doe
17.07.2024
Good burgers. But surprisingly expensive!
Lotte Waaijer
14.07.2024
Gezellige plek in het bos waar mens en dier zich welkom voelt! Heerlijke hamburger gegeten, vers bereidt op de bbq en lekker buiten gezellig.
Ali Shaw
30.06.2024
Corporate away day with work team staying in local area. Our trip to this cracking pub was the highlight. Great hospitality and humour from Jason, awesome burger and left extremely happy. Thank you!
Stuart Yardley
08.06.2024
This isn’t the first time we have visited the Byre Inn and again it didn’t disappoint, we had the usual warm welcome.
We visited last time and pre ordered Steaks which we did again this time and the food was incredible, and cooked to perfection, Jason is a really good host and can’t do enough for you.
Needless to say we will come back again next time we visit , thank you again Jason and of course Dave, the Dog.
Helen Chambers
08.06.2024
The Byre Inn did not disappoint last night. Thank you Jason for the amazing food the fillet steak was stunning, thank you for getting this in especially for us.
There is always a wonderful atmosphere and brilliant vibe. We look forward to seeing you next time we are here.
Ailwyn McGeoch
01.06.2024
Beautiful little inn with great service, the owners are really nice!
H Carey
31.05.2024
Lovely spot!
Phoned ahead as recommended on the website. Jason let us know it was only burgers on the BBQ tonight (fine by us!).
Burgers were great, Jason was good craic and our wee boy had the time of his life exploring the bus. The setting is really lovely.
It is on the expensive side, but these rural, seasonal places have to make a living!
Thanks Jason!
P R
28.05.2024
Tucked away little gem of a place
Slightly off the beaten path but definitely worth the visit. Very charming and secluded pub in the woods with decor that exhibits the vibe of the owners.
Incredible service and attentiveness. Music selection is diverse and the place to be for a bit of fun
Jason the landlord is a wonderful guy, so full of life and charisma.
Had a few drinks and honestly some of the best burgers we have ever had.
Fantastic.
Oliver Sinclair
26.05.2024
While the pub may look nice inside, the food being served was nothing short of terrible. Burgers that were practically still alive and mouldy bread from the soup. Owner brought us extra nuts (sesame seeds) when we have someone in our party with anaphylaxis to nuts. What's worse, he didn't even realise that sesames aren't nuts. Absolutely extortionate, £9 for a warm drink in a plastic cup and about £12 for a burger that still had a pulse. What's more, the owner would turn down multiple parties even though the place was empty. Wouldn't recommend
Kris Haran
26.05.2024
Stumbled into this place when out adventuring in the Motorhome. Decent sized car park to stay overnight In MH and this is welcomed by Jason that runs the pub. Food is typically what he is making is what he is serving and he accommodated feeding us without a booking once he knew he had enough burgers available to do so.. lots of sharp banter being thrown about between the patrons and Jason which made for an entertaining and enjoyable night. Don’t expect silver service but do expect loud and varied music an interesting and fun night with decent food. We will be back at some point for round two.
Nicky Macdonald
19.05.2024
It was closed...
Vivian Staffen
17.04.2024
Great place to eat as a family especially their pizza. The place is nice and tidy and toilets nice and clean
Michaela Knight
15.05.2024
What a wonderful little gem of a place, Jason and his wife are fantastic hosts. Nothing is too much trouble, the food is brilliant, you can only order what they are cooking that day, it's either burgers (best burgers we have had,) or home made pizza. No food wasting here.
If you are in the area you MUST visit, even if to have a look.
If you have a motorhome you can stay free in the car park but obviously you will need to go and have a drink or food in the bar.
Please go. You won't be disappointed 😊😊😊
