The following list shows only the hotels or pubs that we know of, selling at least one Real Ale within our area and does not imply that we necessarily recommend the establishment. We have included one or two which are just outside our Branch area. Many thanks to Wattie Dunlop for the majority of pub photgraphs on these pages.
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Forth Inn Hotel, Main Street, Aberfoyle, FK8 3HQ. Tel. 01877 382372.
Popular pub in the Trossachs National Park. Predominantly Belhaven Ales can be found on tap along with Guest Ales which vary. During the winter months the Inn, which has accommodation, becomes very cosy with a real fire. Entertainment is provided most weekends.
Meals available
Bathgate Farm Inn, Starlaw Road,EH48 1LQ. Tel. 01506 633573.
Caledonian Deuchars IPA
James Young, 32 Hopetoun Street, EH48 4EU. Tel. 01506 651600.
Lloyds No 1 Pub. Pub named after James 'Paraffin' Young who developed the extraction of oil from shale in the area. DJ on Fridays and Saturdays for regular themed nights. Free Wi-Fi Caledonian Deuchars IPA, Greene King Abbot Ale & Guest Ales. Meals available from 9am-10pm. Children welcome until 8pm when eating.
Meals available from 9am-10pm.
Opening hours (Licenced):- Monday - Thursday : 11am - 11pm; Friday - Saturday : 11am - 1am; Sunday : 12.30 - 11pm ; Open each day for Breakfast and Coffee at 9am.
Richmond Park Hotel, 26 Linlithgow Road, Bo'ness, EH51 0DN. Tel. 01506 823212.
Guest Ales
Riverview, 16 Church Wynd, Bo'ness, EH51 0EQ. Tel. 01506 826450.
Halfway up a steep slope from the River Forth this pub and Restaurant affords spectacular views over the river. Two Guest Ales normally served one Scottish and one English.
Meals available Wednesday - Sunday
Adamo Hotel, 24 Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4HP. Tel. 01786-833268.
Formerly the Queens Hotel in the centre of town. Refurbished in cold contemporary fashion with little character. Seperate lounge bar. Cellar bar licensed to 3am Friday and Saturday. Has one real ale on handpump but DO NOT BE FOOLED the B&T is KEG
Opening Hours :- Monday - Thursday : 11am - Midnight; Friday - Saturday : 11am - 1am; Sunday : 12.30 - Midnight.
Allanwater Brewhouse, The Brewery, Queens Lane, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4NY. Tel. 01786-834555.
Predominantly Ales from Tinpot Brewery, which is located in the brewery, and Traditional Scottish Ales.
Opening Hours :- Saturday - Sunday : Noon - 5pm
Royal Hotel, 55 Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4HG. Tel. 01786-832284.
Predominantly an Ale from Traditional Scottish Ales on sale.
Westerton Arms, 34 Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4NU. Tel. 01786-833830.
Large single roomed bar and a separate restaurant. The bar's dark wood and mirrored back drop is quite striking. A raised area to one side has comfortable seating and a good view of the TV screen for sporting fixtures. Siuated next to the town's Paterson Memorial, an old drinking fountain and clocktower. Poor cellarmanship means that there's always a gap of a day or so when a cask needs changing.
Opening Hours :- Monday - Thursday : 11am - Midnight; Friday - Saturday : 11am - 1am; Sunday : 12.30 - Midnight.
Buchlyvie Inn, Main Street, Buchlyvie, FK8 3LX. Tel. 01360 850058.
Caledonian Deuchars IPA. Meals available.
Bridgend House Hotel, Bridgend, Callander, FK17 8AH. Tel. 01877 331512.
Family run hotel situated next to the River Teith close to the town centre. The bar has a wood burning stove and comfortable seating where you can enjoy Caledonian Deuchars IPA & Guest Ales. There is a large beer garden at the rear of the hotel, next to the car park.
Waverley Hotel, 88-92 Main Street, Callander, FK17 8BD. Tel. 01877 330245.
FORTH VALLEY PUB OF THE YEAR 2006
This pub is renowned for its range and quality of beers with 4 handpumps in use during the winter and eight during the summer. The hotel is on the edge of the Trossachs National Park and is on the Perthshire Whisky Trail. Meals available. Runs local beer festivals during September and December.
Castlecary House Hotel, Castlecary Village, Cumbernauld, G68 0HD. Tel. 01324-848233.
A family run, family friendly hotel offering home made fayre served all day everyday with local beer on three taps which is changed weekly, Castlecary's very own Tryst Bottleneck is available, beers from up and down the country including Tryst, Strathaven, Crouch Vale, Orkney, Roosters. There are three bar areas with a beer garden set in a rural location.
Crianlarich Hotel, Main Street, Crianlarich, Perthshire, FK20 8RW. Tel. 018383 00272.
Caledonian Deuchars IPA
Castle Campbell Hotel, 11 Bridge Street, Dollar, FK14 7DE. Tel. 01259-742519.
London Pride, Harviestoun Schiehallion, Guest. Meals available
King's Seat, 23 Bridge Street, Dollar, FK14 7DE. Tel. 01259 742515. 
RUNNER-UP FORTH VALLEY PUB OF THE YEAR 2009, 2010.
Harviestoun Bitter & Twisted, London Pride,Guest Ales. Meals available
Red Lion Hotel, Balkerach Street, Doune, FK12 5EH. Tel. 01786 842066.
200 year old hotel with 4 bedrooms and a bunkhouse for 10. Doune Castle of Monty Python fame is close by. Comfortable casy corner bar serves one ale from Inveralmond Brewery. The dog fiendly bar has quirky bar stool construction with tools that reflect local trades.
Meals are available 12.30pm - 2pm and 6pm - 9pm, 7 days a week.
Opening Hours :- Monday - Thursday : Noon - Midnight; Friday - Saturday : Noon - 1am; Sunday : 12.30pm - 11pm.
Dunblane Hotel, 10 Stirling Road, Dunblane, FK15 9EP. Tel. 01786 822178.
Greene King Abbot Ale and Timothy Taylor Landlord are normally on tap along with Cask Ales from local brewers bringing the total on offer to four. The bar is decorated with brewery mirrors whilst the comfortable lounge features some pictures with an angling theme. An excellent view of the River Allan can be had from the rear window which overlooks the patio. Meals available. Last orders for food is 8pm.
Opening Times :- Monday - Thursday : 11am - Midnight; Friday - Saturday : 11am - 1am; Sunday : 11am - Midnight.
Tappit Hen, Kirk Street, Dunblane, FK15 0AL. Tel. 01786 825226.
FORTH VALLEY PUB OF THE YEAR 2007, 2010. RUNNER-UP FORTH VALLEY PUB OF THE YEAR 2009.
A single roomed, Belhaven Managed, pub in the shadows of Dunblane Cathedral serving up Caledonian Deuchars IPA and Guest Ales.Folk music night is Tuesday when you are welcome to turn up with an instrument. Real Ale festivals held in May and October each year.
Opening Times :- Monday - Thursday : 11am - Midnight; Friday - Saturday : 11am - 1am; Sunday : 12.30pm - Midnight.
Argylls, 1 Princes Street, Falkirk, FK1 1LS. Tel. 01324 622274.
Caledonian Deuchars IPA
Behind the Wall, 14 Melville Street, Falkirk, FK1 1HZ. Tel. 01324 633338.
Carron Works, Bank Street, Falkirk, FK1 1NB. Tel. 01324 673020.
J D Wetherspoon Pub. Caledonian Deuchars IPA, Greene King Abbot Ale & Guest Ales.
Meals available from 9am-10pm.
Opening hours (Licenced):- Monday - Thursday : 11am - 11pm; Friday - Saturday : 11am - 1am; Sunday : 12.30 - 11pm ; Open each day for Breakfast and Coffee at 9am.
Goose on Newmarket, Upper Newmarket Street, Falkirk, FK1 1JH. Tel. 01324 623011.
Town Pubs (Mitchells & Butlers) Caledonian Deuchars IPA and John Smiths Cask. Meals available.
Wheatsheaf Inn, 16 Baxters Close, Falkirk, FK1 1PF. Tel. 01324-638282.
FORTH VALLEY PUB OF THE YEAR 2008. RUNNER-UP FORTH VALLEY PUB OF THE YEAR 2009, 2010
This pleasent Free House can be found by going through the vennel next to the Ann Summers shop in the High Street. Caledonian Deuchars IPA is normally on tap along with Guest Ales, 2 during week and 3 at weekends.
Gargunnock Inn, Main Street, Gargunnock, FK8 3BW. Tel. 01786 860333.
Originally an 18th century staging inn which has been extended into a true village pub at the centre of the community. This Free house regularily has local and more distant Ales available on 3 handpumps. Meals available. Runs a Real Ale festival in August each year.
Opening Hours :- Monday - Thursday : 5pm - 11pm ; Friday : 5pm - 1am ; Saturday : Noon - 1am ; Sunday : Noon - 11pm
Tormaukin Hotel, Glendevon, FK14 7JY. Tel. 01259 781252.
Timothy Taylor Landlord and Harviestoun Ales regularly on tap. Meals available.
Earl of Zetland, Bo'ness Road, Grangemouth, FK3 8AN. Tel. 01324 499940.
An excellent J D Wetherspoon conversion of an old church in the town centre. Two permanent Ales, Caledonian Deuchars IPA and Greene King Abbot Ale, are supplemented by one guest midweek and two guest ales at the weekend. Ample seating either at tables or in pew booths is provided allowing the ecclesiastical features such as the organ pipes above the bar and stained glasses to be enjoyed whilst enjoying your pint.
Meals available from 9am-10pm.
Opening hours (Licenced):- Monday - Thursday : 11am - 11pm; Friday - Saturday : 11am - 1am; Sunday : 12.30 - 11pm ; Open each day for Breakfast and Coffee at 9am.
Bridge of Lochay Hotel, Aberfeldy Road, Killin, FK21 8TS. Tel. 01567 820272.
Perched at the north edge of the village this comfortable hotel is an ideal place for a quiet pint. The recently refurbished bar sells ale mainly from the Caledonian Brewery, and features a wood burning stove. When the weather turns warmer there is access to a seated decking area overlooking the river. There is also a small adventure playground for younger children. Good quality food served from 12-2 and from 6-8.45 and has a children's menu. Dogs welcome in bar.
Opening hours:- Monday - Sunday : 11am - 11pm
Coach House Hotel, Aberfeldy Road, Killin, FK21 8TS. Tel. 01567 820272.
Small family owned hotel whose bar is well frequented by locals. The comfortable bar has a wood burning stove and a poole table, not forgetting a parrot! Good reasonably priced food (11am-8pm). Two handpumps feature beer from Scottish breweries and the gantry boasts a large selection of Scottish whiskies. From March until October the bar hosts live music on a friday or saturday night. Children are welcome until 8pm and dogs are allowed. There is a Caravan Club site opposite the hotel.
Opening Hours :- Monday - Thursday : 11am - Midnight ; Friday - Saturday : 11am - 1am ; Sunday 12.30pm - Midnight
Falls of Dochart Inn, Gray Street, Killin, FK21 8SL. Tel. 01567 820270.
This historic Coaching Inn is set in a prime position by the bridge over the Falls of Dochart. The bar features a large open fireplace, a stone tiled floor and three handpumps (usually less in winter). Good quality food is served from 12-3 and from 6-9 (featuring local produce where possible), in the bar and dining rooms. Alongside the rooms in the Inn, there is also self catering accommodation available at the rear of the hotel. Children and dogs are very welcome.
Opening Hours :- Monday - Sunday : Noon - Midnight
Killin Hotel, Killin, FK21 8TP. Tel. 01567 820296.
Located in the heart of the village overlooking the river, the hotel is conveniently placed for all local amenities. The lounge bar has a large open fire and serves meals and snacks all day from noon till 9.30pm. There are also two further dining rooms and children's menu is available. Outside is seating with river views, and the public bar 'The Village Pub' next door has a pool table and flat screen tv. Dogs are welcome. Caravan Club site close by.
Lade Inn, Kilmahog, North of Callander, FK17 8HD. Tel. 01877 330152.
The Inn has three ales which are unique, Lade Inn, Lade Out, Way Lade, brewed for the pub by Traditional Scottish Ales. The Inn was the first to be accredited with LocAle in the Branch area. There is a beer garden attached to the pub which holds a beer festival during August/September. Live entertainment is provided on most weekends year round. The Scottish Real Ale Shop is adjacent to the Inn with over 120 Scottish bottled beers on sale. Meals available.
Cross Keys Hotel, Main Street, Kippen, FK8 3DT. Tel. 01786 870500.
A very comfortable, traditional pub with a real olde worlde feel to the premises. It has a number of small rooms used mainly for dining on locally sourced produce, a small bar and a larger lounge. Secluded garden to the rear and tables out to the front of the hotel. Children are permitted until 9pm. The pub is also dog friendly. Occasional entertainment at weekends. Surrounded by lovely countryside, the location is ideal for tourists visiting Stirling and the Trossachs.
During the winter months there are generally 2 ales available - one Dark and one light in colour. A third ale is to be added in summer.
Inn at Kippen, Fore Road, Kippen, FK8 3DN. Tel. 01786 870293.
A very comfortable, traditional pub with a real olde worlde feel to the premises. It has a number of small rooms used mainly for dining on locally sourced produce, a small bar and a larger lounge. Secluded garden to the rear and tables out to the front of the hotel. Children are permitted until 9pm. The pub is also dog friendly. Occasional entertainment at weekends. Surrounded by lovely countryside, the location is ideal for tourists visiting Stirling and the Trossachs.
During the winter months there are generally 2 ales available - one Dark and one light in colour. A third ale is to be added in summer.
Black Bitch, 14a West Port, Linlithgow, EH49 7AZ. Tel. 01506 842147.
Caledonian Deuchars IPA and Guest Ales
Four Marys, 65-67 High Street, Linlithgow, EH49 7ED. Tel. 01506 842171.
FORTH VALLEY PUB OF THE YEAR 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1994, 2000, 2005, 2009; RUNNER UP SCOTLAND AND NORTHERN IRELAND PUB OF THE YEAR 2009. RUNNER UP FORTH VALLEY PUB OF THE YEAR 2010
Opening hours Mon - Thurs: 11am - midnight; Fri - Sat: 11am - 1am; Sun: 12.30pm - midnight.
Belhaven 80/-, Four Marys & St Andrews, Caledonian Deuchars IPA & Guest Ales can be found in this Belhaven managed pub, which is in the main street opposite Linlithgow Palace. Momentoes of Mary Queen of Scots adorn the walls along with certificates showing the many awards won by the pub.
Meals served Mon - Sat : Noon - 9pm; Sunday : 12.30pm - 8.30pm.
Runs local beer festivals in May and October.
Platform 3, 1a High Street, Linlithgow, EH49 7AB. Tel. 01506 847405.
A small friendly free house which has Caledonian Deuchars IPA constantly on tap along with a Guest Ale which normally comes from either Stewarts and Cairngorm breweries.The pub occasionally has live music. Note the memorabilia displayed on the walls and look out for the train running above the bar. Dogs are welcome in the pub.
West Port Hotel, 18-20 West Port, Linlithgow, EH49 7AZ. Tel. 01506 847456.
Caledonian Deuchars IPA and Timothy Taylor Landlord regularly on tap. Meals available.
Anchor's Rest Bisto & Bar, Trossachs Pier, Loch Katrine, By Callander, FK17 8HZ. Tel. 01877 332000.
Guest Ales
Burnside Inn, 1 Main Street, Menstrie, FK11 7BX. Tel. 01259 769764.
Belhaven 70/-, Bitter & Twisted
Duddingston Arms, 13 - 15 Main Street, Newton, EH52 6GB. Tel. 0131 331 1948.
This award winning pub has been awarded the title of Most Improved Pub, Forth Valley CAMRA South 2009 by Branch members. Real Ale has expanded in the pub with three pumps serving a variety of Ales from Belhaven, Kelburn, Stewarts and Tryst rotating regularily. The pub acts as an Art Gallery, for local artists, with around 20 pictures available for sale at any one time. Used with many local groups such as fishermen, ramblers, cycling club, dog walkers and professional groups throughout the year. Children are welcome in the pub or enclosed garden until 10pm. The pub is also dog friendly.
Meals available lunchtime:- Monday - Saturday Noon - 2pm; Sunday 12.30pm - 3pm and evening:- Monday - Sunday 5.30pm - 9pm.
Opening Hours:- Monday - Thursday Noon - 3pm, 4.30 - 11pm; Friday - Saturday Noon - Midnight; Sunday 12.30pm - 11pm
Inn at Muckhart, Pool of Muckhart, FK14 7JN. Tel. 01259 781324.
Stewarts & Guest Ales. Meals available.
Mansfield Arms, 7 Main Street, Sauchie, FK10 3JR. Tel. 01259 722020.
Devon Original, Thick Black, Devon pride brewed on the premisis. Meals available.
Sheriffmuir Inn, Sheriffmuir, FK15 0LN. Tel. 01786 823285.
The pub and restaurant is surrounded by glorious countryside close to the battlefield [1715]. The comfortable bar doubles up as a waiting area for guests who have booked a table in the adjoining restaurant. A family friendly pub with outdoor play area. The pub is closed Monday afternoons and all day Tuesday. There are two ales on offer.
Opening Times :- Wednesday - Saturday : Noon - 10pm; Sunday : 12.30pm - 10pm.
Birds & Bees, Easter Cornton Road, Stirling, FK9 5PB. Tel. 01786 473663.
Multi roomed eatery has a house ale brewed by Williams Brothers of Alloa. Two ales usually on offer. Warm welcomes are thin on the ground. Separate restaurant and function room.
Opening Hours :- Monday - Thursday : 11am - Midnight; Friday - Saturday : 11am - 1am; Sunday : 12.30pm - 11pm.
City Walls, Back Walk, Stirling, FK8 2QA. Tel. 01786 451063.
Converted town cellars off city centre. Attracts all ages but many students in term time. Many big screen TVs in this open planned pub with alcoves which is busy at weekends. There are normally two real ales available including cheaper Greene King IPA.
Opening Hours :- Monday - Friday : 11am - Midnight; Saturday : 11am - 1am; Sunday : 11am - Midnight.
Drouthy Neebors, 7 Baker Street, Stirling, FK8 1BJ. Tel. 01786 450858.
This Greene King/Belhaven city centre pub features a wood and slate interior. The 'French Door' style frontage opens for al fresco usage in summer. The single roomed pub has a rowing boat and oars feature on the wall opposite the bar, which is also built from slate. A pub quiz takes place on Wednesdays. Meals are available until 6pm (7pm on Saturdays)
Opening Hours :- Monday - Thursday : 11am - Midnight; Friday - Saturday : 11am - 1am; Sunday : Open 11am (for coffee) licenced 12.30pm - 11pm.
Morrison's Cold Beer Co., 84-86 Murray Place, Stirling, FK8 2BX. Tel. 01786-448722.
Opening Hours :-
No.2 Baker Street, 2 Baker Street, Stirling, FK8 1BJ. Tel. 01786 463524 .
Bustling, noisey Greene King/Belhaven pub, popular with local residents and students. Decor of bare floorboards and rustic brick walls with paintings depicting local history creates a traditional atmosphere. Food is served all day until 5.30pm and compliments the four real ale pumps. Live music and discos provide evening entertainment.
Opening Hours :- Monday - Thursday : 11am - Midnight; Friday - Saturday : 11am - 1am; Sunday - 12.30pm - Midnight.
Portcullis Hotel, Castle Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1EG. Tel. 01786 472290.
This pub is to be found in the ancient heart of Stirling - up the hill towards the Castle. Situated in a former grammar school, sensitively converted with old stone walls and real fire as features. The pub specialises in meals and gets very busy in the evenings. Normally two real ales from Scottish breweries are available from handpumps.
Opening Hours :- Monday - Saturday : 11.30am - Midnight; Sunday : 11.30am - 12.30am.
Settle Inn, 90 St. Marys Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU. Tel. 01786 474609.
A real community pub in a building that dates from 1733, the Settle offers a warm welcome to locals and visitors alike. Situated at the top of the town en-route to Stirling Castle, you can sit in front of a cosy fire with old curling stones laid out on the hearth. Look out for the barrel vaulted roof at the back of the bar area. Low ceilings and wood panelling complete the olde worlde atmosphere.
Opening Hours :- Monday - Thursday : 3pm - Midnight; Friday - Saturday : 11am - 1am; Sunday 12.30pm - Midnight.
Whistlebinkies, 73 St. Marys Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1BU. Tel. 01786 474735.
A warm welcome is extended to locals and students alike. This split level pub (3 levels) is a real community local, there's something happening every night of the week. Activities include, poker nights, bingo, open mic, karaoke and a pub quiz. There is also a folk night on Wednesdays.
Meals available from noon (12.30 Sunday) until 9pm
Opening Hours :- Monday - Friday : 11am - Midnight; Saturday : 11am - 1am; Sunday : 12.30 - Midnight.
Inn and Bistro, Main Street, Strathyre, FK18 8NA. Tel. 01877 384224.
A cosy village pub where meals are available in the bar or bistro using local produce throughout. Dogs and children are welcome in this family friendly Inn, where entertainment is regularily laid on, and has a beer garden situated at the back - but watch for the midges. The owner is working with a local brewery to develop a dedicated ale. Hill walking, fishing, golf and watersports are all close at hand. Stirling, Callander and the Trossachs are within easy travelling distance.
Opening Hours :- Monday - Saturday : Noon - 11pm; Sunday - 12.30pm - 11pm.
Munro Inn, Main Street, Strathyre, FK18 8NA. Tel. 01877 384333.
The inn, which is situated on the edge of the Trossachs, with easy access to all the Park's facilities, first opened in 1902 as a temperance inn. Fortunately this has now changed. The two level bar has an open fire and children are welcome in the bar areas. There is a separate games room with pool table, darts and jukebox. Wi-Fi access is available. Accommodation is provided by way of nine rooms and the inn is 100% dog friendly - why leave your dog at home when they’ll love the Highlands so much? At the Munro they’re guests like any other and stay in your room with you!
Meals are served from 8am - 10pm in the conservatory.
Opening Hours :- Monday - Thursday : 11am - Midnight; Friday - Saturday : 11am - 1am; Sunday : 11am - Midnight.
Lion & Unicorn, Main Street, Thornhill, FK8 3PJ. Tel. 01786 850204.
Family owned country house hotel 8 miles from Stirling. A Free House with 3 open fires. Guest Beers. Meals available.
Opening Hours :- Sunday - Thursday : Noon - Midnight ; Friday - Saturday : Noon - 1am
Bridge Inn, 1 High Street, Tillicoultry, FK13 6AA. Tel. 01259-750252.
Bitter & Twisted. Meals available.
Woolpack Inn, 1-3 Glassford Square, Tillicoultry, FK13 6AU. Tel. 01259 750332.
Pub is leased from Belhaven with ales supplied through them. Meals available.
Oatridge Hotel, 2-4 East Main Street, Uphall, EH52 5DA. Tel. 01506-856465.
Three Guest Ales.
Volunteer Arms, 103-105 East Main Street, Uphall, EH52 5JA. Tel. 01506-856478.
A simple local, originally opened in 1895 and revitalised by a refurbishment which saw the introduction of Real Ales. The original landlord, William Paterson, was a member of the local militia or volunteers, hence the name. The Beer, in this free house, is selected from Stewart and Cairngorm Breweries. There is a very comfortable lounge area near to the bar which is good for conversation; a darts and pool area is away from the bar. At times pub activities come to the fore with poker and quiz nights and the occasional live music.