The Portcullis
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Quick info
About The Portcullis
The Portcullis is a restaurant, inn and pub on Castle Wynd in Stirling, set in a building that dates to 1787 and stands near the castle. The rooms are simple and colourful, and the interior is styled so that a meal feels like dining in a castle. A walled garden is part of the property. The menu includes the Highland burger and a Highland chicken and steak pie among the mains, and salads and greens come with every meal. Whiskey is on offer alongside the food. Guests travelling with a dog can bring it along, as dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention highland burger, spicy carrot soup, steak pie and sticky toffee pudding.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention highland burger, spicy carrot soup, steak pie and sticky toffee pudding.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often point to the highland burger and highland chicken, with the spicy carrot soup, steak pie and sticky caramel toffee pudding with custard close behind. Reviewers describe huge portions, salads and greens with every meal, and friendly, attentive staff, often after visiting the castle. Several call the prices reasonable. One visitor arrived between lunch and dinner with no openings and was fitted in.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often point to the highland burger and highland chicken, with the spicy carrot soup, steak pie and sticky caramel toffee pudding with custard close behind. Reviewers describe huge portions, salads and greens with every meal, and friendly, attentive staff, often after visiting the castle. Several call the prices reasonable. One visitor arrived between lunch and dinner with no openings and was fitted in.
Featured reviews
- Olivier PATRIS
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An absolutely wonderful experience! The service was outstanding, and the staff were incredibly kind, friendly, and helpful. They really go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. I absolutely loved it! A huge thank you to the whole team for their warm hospitality and professionalism. Highly recommended!”
- Natalie Waite
“I came in between lunch and dinner, there were no openings, but they fit me in. It was by far the best food I've had in Scotland. I will be back next time I'm in Stirling.”
- sandra d
“Location and interior design is perfect after visiting a castle- you feel like you’re dining in a castle. Food was plentiful and very tasty. I was particularly happy with salads and greens served with every meal - I missed that here in Scotland. Prices are not bitting either”
- george hunt
“We stopped for lunch today, oct. 16th 2026 and the service and the food were amazing! We all left full and for prices 1/3 the cost of similar choices in Edinburgh. Our boys were ready to stay and hangout all day! Thank you Portcullis staff! Brilliant time!”
- Cori Harper
“Excellent pub. Great food, service and prices. Our tour guide suggested it from the castle and it was excellent. Jamie was our waiter and he was friendly and made our experience exceptional. Great food and reasonably priced. Clean bathrooms. Make reservation today!”
Highlights
“Historic 1787 pub with simple, colourful rooms, plus a walled garden & Wi-Fi.”
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for solo dining
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Vegetarian options
- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Free breakfast
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Offerings· 3
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Historic
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Highlights· 3
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Restaurants near The Portcullis
- The Fountain3.81350.3 mi£1–10
pizzas, triple smash burger, chicken shawarma wraps
- Dr Noodles Stirling ltd4.33110.3 mi£1–10Wheelchair accessible
noodles with chicken and veg, choose-your-own box, rice or noodles base
- Dessert Box3.81020.4 mi£1–10Good for kidsReservations
kinder sundae, strawberry nutella waffle, baked cookie with ice cream
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The PortcullisOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.61,239 | — | — | highland burger, spicy carrot soup, steak pie |
| The Fountain | 3.8135 | 0.3 mi | £1–10 | pizzas, triple smash burger, chicken shawarma wraps |
| Dr Noodles Stirling ltdWheelchair accessible | 4.3311 | 0.3 mi | £1–10 | noodles with chicken and veg, choose-your-own box, rice or noodles base |
| Dessert BoxGood for kids · Reservations | 3.8102 | 0.4 mi | £1–10 | kinder sundae, strawberry nutella waffle, baked cookie with ice cream |
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