The best British restaurants Scotland

Since 2004, this warm and designer decor, with artwork on display, in the spirit of a gallery, has taken its place in the medieval streets of Aberdeen. It offers an innovative, creative and revisited British cuisine. It sublimates local and seasonal produce, all in a relaxed and unpretentious way. The taste experience is complemented by food and drink pairings, with a special focus on gin. Tasting, lunch and dinner menus are available. Booking is highly recommended.

Mr. Pook's challenge is to bring the beauty and diversity of Dumfries & Galloway to the plate. He works closely with local suppliers and is constantly looking for ways to enhance the food and its flavors. The menu changes regularly, depending on the season. Ed Pook is the chef and he has teamed up with Chris Brain, who manages the wine list with brio and passion. He can recommend the best wine to pair with the food, as well as a selection of beers and excellent spirits.

Installed in Inverness in 2019, this surf & turf restaurant honors the fresh and local products of the Highlands, hence its name. In the kitchen, the goal is to give your taste buds a divine culinary experience, sublimating rigorously selected products with passion. In addition to the menu, the wine and beverage list is equally well thought out. The lunch and early evening menus are particularly attractive.

This restaurant, which opened in 2004, has been appreciated by the inhabitants of Oban as well as tourists and food critics. The decor is modern and uncluttered, and we do everything possible to offer you a good time, in all intimacy. The menu and the plate bring together the best of local and seafood products, combined with the best of Scottish know-how in terms of flavours and creativity. The classics also have their place, revisited or perfectly executed. Menus change regularly to adapt to the seasons.

Borough is a traditional family restaurant in the heart of Leith. You will enjoy a homemade, seasonal cuisine, prepared with fresh local produce, with simplicity, generosity, but also daring. The "4 course" menu (in the evening) varies regularly, depending on the chef's inspiration and the market. The restaurant also has an environmentally friendly approach, which includes a selection of quality ingredients produced by local eco-responsible suppliers. It commits itself through donations that are donated, according to the menu, to local associations.

Lunch is served in the Inn on the Loch restaurant, which is located on the first floor of the building, with a view overlooking the golf course and the loch, unless you prefer the modern décor of the pub. The dishes on offer highlight the Scottish countryside and the pub's culinary culture. Several menus are available: a generalist menu, a children's menu and a menu specially designed for people with gluten, lactose and vegan intolerance. On Sundays, a special menu is proposed, with the traditional roast and typical desserts.

The Flying Stag, literally the "kite" welcomes you. It stands above the bar, a piece of winged taxidermy, like something out of a fantasy bestiary. A pub and restaurant, this establishment (part of The Fife Arms) is very popular, especially on weekends. You'll have to make reservations to get a table in this traditional yet modern, cozy yet trendy setting. The place is warm and the food generous, in this space where travelers, sportsmen and locals mix for an evening.

The originality of this establishment is that it has been able to combine his two passions. It serves classic British cuisine, made from fresh, local produce, as well as a wide range of coffees, teas, beers and wines. A few delicious homemade cakes are also in the spotlight... and they're not the only ones! They share the limelight with musical instruments: guitars, ukuleles, etc. Jazz concerts are regularly given in the restaurant.

You'll feel like you're boarding a ship when you enter this pub-restaurant. The décor is elegant and refined and you will be delighted to be taken in by the varied menu, which will suit all budgets. At lunchtime, you can choose between snacks or à la carte dishes featuring local and seasonal products. A la carte and menus are regularly reviewed, always with first choice ingredients. As for drinks, you can let yourself be tempted by one of the many homemade cocktails, or by locally produced beers and gins.

Take a break in a nice country cafe. It is located in a red roofed shed and offers a simple and efficient menu of dishes at low prices for all appetites. Everything has been carefully selected and you will only be served local, seasonal and homemade products. The place is more than just a cafe: you can also take a picnic to go for a walk in the surrounding woods (80 ha) and enjoy the superb views of the Pentland Hills. There is also a shop with 100% scottish gift ideas.

The Harbour Bar is an institution in Troon. A family establishment, it is appreciated by the inhabitants of Troon as well as by the visitors who all agree on the quality of its welcome, the conviviality and the good value for money of the dishes. The bar is distinguished by a wide choice of beers, ciders, rums, whiskies and gins. Concerts with live music are regularly organised, as well as match broadcasts or quiz nights. If you come with your family, please note that children are not admitted after 9pm.

This restaurant is also a pub and a charming hotel. On the pub side, you can enjoy cocktails, craft beers & Co. On the restaurant side - named No22 -, the menu ranges from breakfast to dinner, with its variations: vegetarian menu, "Sunday roast" menu, "steak night" on Wednesday, "pizza vs pasta" on Tuesday... The menu combines traditional Scottish flavors with multicultural touches: a bit of Italian inspiration, spices from India, a pinch of French gastronomy, but above all greed and generosity in the plates!

The Weston is steeped in history, as it was the home of the Kilmaurs, including Reform Minister David Smyton. The building has been carefully transformed into a beautiful authentic pub and restaurant. John Cairns and his team welcome you all day and evening for breakfast, a drink, a burger, a plate to share... The bar was named Best Independent Pub in Scotland and was a finalist for Best Family Restaurant in 2018.

Both glamorous and casual, the Tree House has it all. Its very modern decoration makes it very pleasant for a gourmet or thirst-quenching break at any time of the day. You can enjoy a quick lunch at lunchtime prices, discover a gastro-pub menu in the evening or spend the evening in the pub area, where the selection of drinks mixes authenticity and modernity. On the plate, it's fresh produce, local production and inspiration from both the local and international markets. Animations in the pub are regular: live sessions, quizzes...

The Knight restaurant, located in the Crown Hotel, is a traditional, well-established establishment in Newton Stewart. It is also a hotel that caters to both tourists and locals with a simple but varied menu, typical of Scottish pubs. You'll find all the classics of the genre, plus some international inspiration. The pub is just as friendly, with its selection of spirits, beers, ciders and billiards. Finally, the hotel*** offers 15 beautiful rooms with private bathrooms (£80/night in a double room).

This inn, which is a hotel, restaurant and pub, has existed since 1610! Recently renovated, it has remained a pleasant stop, whether you stop for a meal or for a night. As far as meals are concerned, it serves a 100% local cuisine, home-made, and taking up the classics of British and pub cuisine. You can enjoy the traditional pies, but also locally caught salmon or venison, in addition to fish & chips, macaroni and cheese or burgers. At lunchtime, a menu of sandwiches and snacks allows you to eat at very reasonable prices.

This seafood shack/restaurant has won several awards for its take-out food. What Kirsty and Fenella, the owners, cook is exclusively freshly caught fish and shellfish from the port of Ullapool. They also ensure the respect of sustainable fishing and a reasoned environmental approach. On the menu, according to the seasons and inspirations: crab cakes, lobster burger, fish & chips tempura style, scallops with wild rice... The dishes are to take away or can be tasted on the spot, in the open air.

Elegant restaurant without being stuffy or expensive, the RedPoppy offers a simple and revisited British cuisine. At lunchtime, the spirit is pubfood and snack, with club sandwiches, paninis, soup of the day, fish & chips and burgers. In the evening, the cuisine is more elaborate with traditional dishes. For lunch and dinner, the ingredients are fresh, locally sourced and the dishes are prepared in-house with expertise and passion for taste. The "Traditional Scotish High Tea" menu, served between 5 and 6 pm, is particularly appreciated for its very good value for money.

This charming pub was voted "Pub of the Year 2018" in the Food & Drink category, and that is richly deserved. The establishment is located in a pretty village on the outskirts of Perth, in an inn whose birth dates back almost 200 years. 200 years of good and loyal service as a quality restaurant & pub, appreciated by locals and travelers alike. It must be said that the products are fresh and in season, and of course carefully selected for generous flavors. The beers and whiskies served at the bar follow the same policy.

Milnes Bar is a pub and, like almost any pub, it also has a restaurant. It boasts the best fish & chips in Edinburgh.... Le Petit Futé lets you judge! The menu is classic, with its traditional pies, burgers, sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, haggis, roasted chicken, vegetarian dishes and side dishes of chips and peas. Simple and efficient!

Literary anecdote: Milnes Bar is nicknamed "the poets' ad" Indeed, in the 1950s and 1960s, it echoed the fiery debates of two famous national poets: Hugh MacDiarmid and Norman MacCaig. The lower room has been named The Little Kremlin in memory of these verbal games.