Smugglers Rest

I, ve just returned from the smugglers rest, Very disappointed, first we were told no roast platters on a Sunday which is surprising when they are called Sunday roast platters then there was no roast beef, then no lamb shank, then no cauliflour cheese. when we did receive our meal they forgot one of the partys meal we had to ask for it again, the roast potatoes were rock hard, we mentioned this to the waitress who just said «really» then my son went to order a guiness and yes your right they had run out, then low and behold they ran out of ice, then to finish of a really disappointing afternoon they forgot another of the partys pudding and when we called the waitress over she went «I ve just finished my shift I, ll get somebody else .She then went to the next table and sorted out there bill because they gave her a tip first .May I suggest you do some serious staff training.

Although I’ve been going to this pub for at least 15 years when it was The Badger’s Watch, I’ve found myself back there more and more recently, since it has become The Smuggler’s Rest. Friendly and welcoming service for a start. Absolutely outstanding pint of Harvey’s at a very reasonable price. So far from the menu, I have had the prawn cocktail, which was excellent, as was the gammon steak with all the trimmings. Tonight, I thought I’d have the cheese board. An unusual item on a pub menu and just what I fancied! 4 pints of Harvey’s later I left, feeling very satisfied!
I look forward to the summer when you can sit outside and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere whilst looking out to sea.

They have some lovely winter ales on tap in this place like Harviestoun Bitter & Twisted which is worth checking out. The bar is really friendly indeed and the décor is very comfortable.
I popped in for lunch a couple of weeks ago and had a really nice chicken curry which didn’t cost an arm and a leg. I’m definitely going back in the summer as the beer garden looked really enticing but at the time it was pouring with rain.
They have a roaring open fire on the go here so I would strongly recommend heading along for a Sunday roast with a group of mates.