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Places
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are a number of Inns and Hotels (pubs) within easy reach of Fordhead.
The closest is only a mile away in Kippen, the farthest is only
5 miles away in Buchlyvie. Between these two extremes there are
places to try in Gargunnock and Thornhill.
Choose from pubs with pool tables and darts, pubs with beer gardens,
pubs with real ale or pubs with blazing open fires.
No matter what choice you make, be assured that you will receive
a warm welcome, excellent food, service and hospitality.
In every case, we would recommend you book ahead for
evening meals, especially at the week-end which is the busiest time.
If you have a car, getting to any of these 7 pubs is not a problem
(just be careful not to drink and drive).
By bus, Kippen, Gargunnock and Buchlyvie are on the regular
routes that pass Fordhead, (in this case drink as much as you like).
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Kippen
- 1 Mile (1.6 Km)
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The
Cross Keys Hotel
Formerly a coaching inn dating from 1703, The Cross Keys echoes
that same function to this day. Built on the slope of the main
street, the ground floor is on 3 levels. The main bar is on the
upper level and features an open fire. Access to the beer garden
at the rear is from here. The middle level has its own bar and
on the lower level is the cosy Cottage Restaurant where you can
enjoy your evening meal in front of a real fire.
This is a family business owned and run by Gordon, Marjorie and
Anita Scott.
Bar Meals and Evening Meals
Telephone Booking for Evening Meals: 01786 870 293
Children Welcome.
Dogs permitted in the Main Bar.
Beer Garden.
Real Ales.
Open Fires.
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The
Inn at Kippen
The Inn at Kippen (formerly the Crown Hotel), has undergone a
complete refurbishment and under new management, opened its doors
for the first time in the summer of 2003.
The Inn offers a choice of menu, from bar meals to full evening
meals. The main bar serves a small restaurant area and leads out
to the beer garden at the rear. Additional restaurant seating
is provided in and around the function suite where the second
bar is located. Car parking is at the front of the building and
across the street in a private car park.
The Inn at Kippen is owned by
James Fletcher and Laurie Veitch
Bar Meals and Evening Meals
Telephone Booking for Evening Meals: 01786 871 010
Children Welcome.
Beer Garden.
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Gargunnock
- 2 Miles (3.2 Km)
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The
Gargunnock Inn
Located on the main street of the nearby village of Gargunnock,
The Gargunnock Inn offers a friendly, relaxed family atmosphere
where you can enjoy an excellent meal at the bar or in one of
the restaurant areas. Private car parking at the rear entrance.
The Gargunnock Inn is owned and run by Jim Bedwell and his family.
Jim managed the famous Sheekey's Fish Restaurant in Leicester
Square, London.
Bar Meals and Evening Meals
Special Children's Menu
Telephone Booking for Evening Meals: 01786 860 333
Beautifully refurbished Bar
Real Ales
Pool Table (seasonal)
Darts (seasonal)
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The
Gargunnock Inn have kindly offered a 10% discount for
Fordhead Visitors (applies to your meal only, does not include drinks)
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Thornhill
- 3 Miles (5 Km)
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The
Crown Hotel
The Crown Hotel is an 18th century Coaching Inn and offers an
excellent selection of good food from the lounge bar, serving
the two restaurant areas where the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly.
The public bar is popular with regulars from near and far and
the hotel provides a pool table, dart board and a jukebox. To
the rear is a small beer garden with the occasional barbecue evening
in the summer months. There is a private car park to the rear.
The Crown is a family business owned and run by
Carol and Graham McIntyre
Bar Meals and Evening Meals
Children's Menu
Telephone Booking for Evening Meals: 01786 850 217
Beer Garden.
Pool Table
Darts.
Jukebox.
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The
Lion & Unicorn
At the far end of the main street is the Lion & Unicorn -
dating way back to 1635. The public bar serves bar meals and features
an open fire. A pool table, dart board and juke box are provided.
A second bar serves the main restaurant and the cosy small rooms
to the front where you can enjoy a quiet bar meal during the day
or an excellent evening meal in front of an open fire.
Ample parking in the private car park.
The Lion & Unicorn is a family business, owned and run by
Bobby and Fiona Stevenson.
Bar Meals and Evening Meals
Telephone Booking for Evening Meals: 01786 850 204
Pool Table.
Darts.
Jukebox.
Open Fires.
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Buchlyvie
- 5 Miles (8 Km)
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The
Buchlyvie Inn
The Buchlyvie Inn is located at the Stirling end of the main street.
Enjoy a selection of meals from the bar area or experience the
full evening meal in the restaurant.
During the warmer months, relax in the beer garden to the rear.
The Inn has two bars, one in the public area and the other in
the restaurant.
Car parking is to the front of the building and across the street
in a small car park.
The Buchlyvie Inn is owned and run by Alistair Smyth and John
Simpson.
Bar Meals and Evening Meals
Telephone Booking for Evening Meals: 01360 850 383
Children Welcome.
Beer Garden.
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The
Rob Roy Inn
Situated at the other end of the main street is the Rob Roy Inn,
named after the famous Rob Roy MacGregor who had many escapades
in this area.
The Inn offers good food from the bar all day and provides excellent
evening meals in the restaurant. The Inn has a public bar, a beer
garden to the rear and a bar in the restaurant.
There is ample car parking to the rear.
The Rob Roy Inn is owned by MacLay Inn's
Bar Meals and Evening Meals
Telephone Booking for Evening Meals: 01360 850 219
Children Welcome
Beer Garden
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