The Woodside Doune

Name: The Woodside Doune
Address: Stirling road, Doune, Stirling, United Kingdom, FK16 6AY
Telephone: 01786 643399
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

514 Reviews

£25 and under

Scottish

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We look forward to welcoming you to the refurbished, revamped and vibrant atmosphere The Woodside Doune offers. Eat, Drink and Stay.

We are pet friendly but please let us know if you are bringing them with you.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

3 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Scottish, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 07:30–12:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
Phone number
01786 643399
Website
https://www.thewoodsidedoune.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
Stirling road, Doune, Stirling FK16 6AY
Area
Stirling
Parking Details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

What 514 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Perthshire/Stirlingshire
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambience
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Best Value
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Great for brunch
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Child-friendly
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Good for groups
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Healthy
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Neighbourhood gem
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Great for outdoor dining
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Good for special occasions
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Vegetarian-friendly
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Lively
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Most Booked
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Best Overall
Perthshire/Stirlingshire
Best Food
Perthshire/Stirlingshire
Best Service
Perthshire/Stirlingshire
Best Ambience
Perthshire/Stirlingshire
Best Value
Perthshire/Stirlingshire
Great for brunch
Perthshire/Stirlingshire
Child-friendly
Perthshire/Stirlingshire
Good for groups
Perthshire/Stirlingshire
Healthy
Perthshire/Stirlingshire
Neighbourhood gem
Perthshire/Stirlingshire
Great for outdoor dining
Perthshire/Stirlingshire
Good for special occasions
Perthshire/Stirlingshire
Vegetarian-friendly
Perthshire/Stirlingshire
Lively
Perthshire/Stirlingshire
Most Booked

514 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
A great place to eat, lots of choice. Plenty of drink options too.
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Lilaparry
Perthshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had two overnight stopovers recently at The Woodside and dined in the restaurant on both occasions. The staff were friendly, welcoming and attentive. Our food was excellent, beautifully presented and piping hot. The atmosphere in the restaurant was lovely and we couldn't have enjoyed our evenings more. We had not previously stayed or dined at The Woodside, but will certainly do so again, it's a gem and we would happily recommend it to others.
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Neil
Perthshire
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall2food1service1ambience3
We have eaten here many times before but this visit was not great. We waited 50 mins between starter and main course with no acknowledgement from the staff. When the main courses did come they did not all arrive together and unfortunately they just weren't very good. Possibly just too many diners at one time as the service was much slower than usual.
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Rocjo
Inverness
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food and service in a nice restaurant with good music
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EileenC
Perthshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 24 November 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food was good, lovely service. Really nice environment
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Vegas1
Glasgow
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Enjoyed our stay, first time there, very pleasant staff, friendly and efficient,!
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johnmac
Ayrshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous menu and quality dining experience. Food was delightful and the staff exceptional. Full marks all round.
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LauraW
Perthshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were a group of 7 adults. The woodside was 5* in every way!!! Delicious food, very attentive service and lovely atmosphere!! would highly recommend this gem and will most definitely be back!! Thank you 😊
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GarryS
Glasgow
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu, friendly efficient staff and great atmosphere
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Chwe
Yorkshire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Great welcome. Food tasty and well presented. Candle lit tables created nice atmosphere but room was a little too hot. Very attentive staff and a lovely enjoyable evening with our friends.
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Theo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A very good place, to start with we just popped in for tea and coffee, but then we wanted to come back to eat, delicious, very pleasant staff, thank you!
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ChristineK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
We were staying overnight in the hotel and booked dinner for 6.45. My husband had a starter which arrived quickly, but there was a long wait from his plate being cleared until the main course was served at 7.55. As I hadn't had a starter, i had been in the restaurant for 1 hour and 10 minutes before I had any food. That aside, the food, when it arrived was lovely - tasty and well cooked and well presented. The serving staff were delightful (especially Andrew) and the ambience was great.
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FionaE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely atmosphere in the restaurant, great attentive service and the food was excellent. Well worth a visit.
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IanF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinned for two evenings in a weekend stay. Staff were friendly and polite, food was very good in a comfortable and welcoming environment.
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LouiseB
Perthshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff were helpful and friendly and the accommodation clean and had everything thing we needed. Would recommend staying at The Woodside!
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SuzM
Perthshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Another lovely meal in a great setting. The Woodside is becoming our go-to restaurant when dining with friends.
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CaroleW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My bother, sister and husband stayed in the 3 bed apartment which was amazing. could not fault anything. We also had breakfast and dinner in the hotel. Great selection to choose from and all excellently cooked and presented. Would definitely stay there again
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CarolineS
Edinburgh
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food and excellent service. Highly recommended as one of the best restaurants in the Doune and Dunblane area.
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Roddy71
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good food, good service, always enjoy it, be back soon
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KLEMar
Perthshire
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Stopped for brunch with my Mum. Service was good and food excellent.
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ColinG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We stayed at the hotel 10-15 years ago and came back just for an evening meal this time to see if it was just as good as we remember. It’s even better now! Nice modern feel and friendly staff and the food was excellent.
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Bella
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first visit to and it was a delight. A lovely bright comfortable restaurant, friendly, professional service and excellent food and drinks. We will definitely be back.
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Ltpcy
London
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2023
overall3food5service1ambience4
Service really let the food down. Food was delicious, presented well and a lovely choice of menu. Service was painfully slow, we were left with empty plates for quite some time and when plates were collected we weren’t offered a chance to order more drinks. We had to ask as the waiter as he walked away and he didn’t turn around to listen and brought the wrong drink. We were given dessert menus and sat for over 15 minutes looking around for staff to order from so decided to just get try to find someone to pay the bill. Waiting staff were standing chatting and vaping by an open door which was really disappointing and lost them our further custom.
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sacapuntus
Edinburgh
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely food, helpful , attentive staff. Sunday lunch was really delicious
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MC999
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 29 October 2023
overall3food2service4ambience3
Unfortunately my family and I were disappointed with our lunch at the Woodside. The Sunday lunch wasn't what we expected in that the beef wasn't tasty (and it looked dry around edges), few vegetables and 3 small roast potatoes, these did not look like they had seen goose fat, as advertised on the menu - they looked and tastes very similar to frozen roast potatoes. It was my sons birthday so I didn't want to complain on thus occasion. Spending almost £100 for a 1 course less than medicare lunch for 4 is not value for money. Head waiter was welcoming and professional, other saff could be reminded to not be on their phones at work. A most disappointing first visit!
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ClaireM
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 29 October 2023
overall1food1service3ambience3
Food was not good. Avo on toast was toast smothered with a sweet sticky ‘confit tomato’ then topped with a minimal amount of brown avo and 2 slices of bacon. French toast with bacon and maple syrup was smothered in golden syrup not maple syrup making it horribly sweet and inedible. Vegetarian breakfast was very dry. Second and last to the Woodside as the food has been expensive and very poor on both occasions. Shame as it’s a lovely venue.
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FarquharM
Perthshire
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice atmosphere. Long wait for food. Staff apologised profusely and a discount was given. We would still return.
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HazelB
Edinburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely food, nice surroundings, pleasant staff, worth a visit
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SophieM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 25 October 2023
overall3food5service1ambience5
Beautiful restaurant and bar however service very poor. Waited a long time for our drinks order to be taken even though only 1 other table. Staff appeared to be chatting behind the bar rather than servicing us and my father in law had to go to the bar. Also waited almost 60 mins from food order to being served.
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DavidP
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent menu variety and the food lived up to expectations. Very attentive and polite serving staff. Stayed the night and their breakfast matches the excellence of our evening experience
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Sheila
Edinburgh
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
The dinning room was very noisy on Monday. However the food and service was very good, we will be back.
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GayleB
Lancashire
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent place to break a journey north. Dog friendly too, which is great. The whole place has been refurbished t a very high standard. We look forward o trying an overnight there.
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HazelG
Perthshire
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and very nice food. Large party of eight and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their lunch. Many thanks indeed.
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Alli
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We could not fault this place. The staff were all so lovely. The food was amazing. Would definitely recommend for somewhere to eat, and somewhere to stay.
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LisaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely place with first class service. Dog friendly too.
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SusieW
Perthshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic restaurant and brilliant value. Staff were so friendly. Decor was fab and just lovely that it's family run. Wish we lived nearer but will definitely visit if in the area again.
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ClaireMac
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 October 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food was delicious and decent portion sizes, didn't feel horribly stuffed afterwards. The staff were very friendly and helpful, was the first night for a couple of the staff we were advised but then managed very well, one advised they were new but I hadn't realised they meant just that day, which was a testament to their attitude. Great evening.
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RoslynC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great value. Lovely bedroom. Good food and excellent service. Delicious breakfast with seconds of coffee. Will be back!!
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orkney2015
Inverness
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food great, staff attentive, good banter at the bar, rooms immaculate and thoughtful little touches. A gem...definitely a return visit from us.
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AmbraB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food Was very good. We had the Risotto and the lamb and Both were super tasty. The service was also excellent and the place very nice.
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The Woodside Doune is rated 4.6 stars by 514 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

3 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Stirling road, Doune, Stirling FK16 6AY

Additional information

Area
Stirling
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 07:30–12:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Scottish, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Private Lot
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.thewoodsidedoune.co.uk/
Phone number
01786 643399

The Woodside Doune

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What 514 people are saying

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