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Scotland, United Kingdom Food Guide: 6 Pub food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Arbroath
Find out what Pub restaurants to try in Arbroath. Arbroath (/ɑːrˈbroʊθ/) or Aberbrothock (Scottish Gaelic: Obar Bhrothaig, [opəɾˈvɾo.ɪkʲ]) is a former royal burgh and the largest town in the council area of Angus in Scotland, and has a population of 23,902. It lies on the North Sea coast, around 16 miles (25.7 km) ENE of Dundee and 45 miles (72.4 km) SSW of Aberdeen.
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6. The Portcullis
Overall Ratings
3 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Sherpa65047
Went here for a family birthday meal. Iâm doubt the chef cook or who ever made our meal is qualified! It was not well presented very greasy and tasteless, thank goodness for tomato sauce! The restaurant is very dated sadly! As this was once a good place to eat! Hopefully this will improve if it has not already! Staff were all pleasant and helpful!
5. The Corn Exchange
Overall Ratings
3 based on 215 reviews
This Wetherspoon pub was built as The Corn Exchange, in 1854. It later became the Olympia Picture House and then Olympia cinema. The building now bears its original name. In the mid 19th century, Arbroath town centre was cluttered by traders' stalls, and
Reviewed By Steve_of_N21
After trusting Scottish rail with some of my hard earned pennies to take a Sunday trip to Arbroath from Dundee for the day and a morning spent exploring the Abbey I really fancied fish and chips and a pint of ale for a late lunch. That was proving almost impossible because Arbroath must be one of the worst real ale desert towns I have had the pleasure to visit when suddenly, almost by accident, we detoured through the market place passageway to discover the Corn Exchange, and immediately decided to enter with the knowledge that they serve real ale and always have fish and chips on the laminated card of âspoons edible delights.And I fully appreciate that is where I went wrong. Years of visiting Tim Martins empire has taught me to set my expectations as low as possible so that the mulleted ones employees and establishments would have trouble to limbo dance under them. So it was totally my fault to have raised expectations and for that I fully raise my hand.Firstly letâs look at the the pub building itself. Externally it is a fine piece of 19th century stone architecture and has a very attractive front vista for a pub building. But sadly experience of other Wetherspoons establishments in Scotland tend to have the interiors as something of a disappointment compared to the outside, with any period features or original structures having disappeared or been removed. This is also the case with the Corn Exchange and the full bland formulaic usual âspoons interior decor was there with absolutely no local branding from what I could see, meaning that I could have been anywhere in the country and specifically back in my local âspoons in Enfield, except that that has a bit more local character and that is a cr*p shop conversion.Secondly the ale range was a bit weak compared to other âspoons with only two banks of four pumps and four of these were taken up with the dreaded Doombore and Abbot house ales and a cider. But still this left Caledonian Deuchars IPA , Redemption Hopspur , Lancaster Black stout and the usually excellent Phoenix Wobbly Bob, which in comparison with the rest of Arbroath is still a choice bordering on a cornucopia of liquid delights.Thirdly, only one person working the bar, well it was gone 2.00pm so be reasonable, but fortunately the British ability for forming an orderly queue was being demonstrated and it wasnât long till it became my turn in front of the pumps displaying the dreaded Doombore and Abbot. And then the fun really started.Me: âIâll have a pint of Wobbly Bob pleaseâBar staff: âWe havenât got anyâMe: âYes you have, it is on the other set of hand pumps.âBar staff: âItâs all goneâMe: âOK, is the Deuchars IPA still on ?âBar staff: âYesâMe: âGreat, Iâll have a pint of that and the fish and chips pleaseâBar staff: âGot no fishâMe: â So I am in Arbroath, a major sea side town and you have no fish?âBar staff: âNoâIt was at this point of the proceedings that I cut my losses and went for the all day breakfast, the same choice as my good lady.I will concur with others that the speed at which the all day breakfasts appeared was truly impressive, but sadly what was not so impressive was the way my Deuchars IPA died in the glass. In hindsight I should have necked it early, but wanted to string it out with the food and took my time over it. The first third was very good, the second third was not so good and the last third was truly awful, thus displaying a mark of cellar management that is sadly nowadays not just restricted to Wetherspoonâs. Bemoaning this fact produced the alternative view from my good lady that the breakfasts were very good (agreed) and her cup of bottomless tea was fine and I should give the place a break and stop being a moaning old man.I weighed up the possibility to argue the point that it would be a very dark day indeed when a âspoons establishment couldnât produce their cook by numbers all day breakfast and she had actually made the tea herself from the machine, but probably made the right decision not to and to accept the label duly given.And indeed why should I moan?, I had been fed and watered. It wasnât the beer I wanted or the food I wanted, but I had been fed and watered.And for those of you who have your gold Wetherspoonâs experience badge you will be pleased to learn that a plus point of this one is that the toilets are on the same floor as the bar and not somewhere in the basement or the attic.
Where to eat Bar food in Arbroath: The Best Restaurants and Bars
4. The Pageant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 35 reviews
Situated in the town centre, less than 5 minutes walk from the famous Arbroath Abbey, The Pageant is a lively bar that serves good food throughout the day, 7 days a week. At the weekends, things hot up in the evening with live bands on each Friday and Sat
Reviewed By pamela5529
Had lunch here today with a friend on our lunch break. I had half portion mushroom stroganoff rice and a side of chips. It was served with garlic bread also. I can honestly say it's the best mushroom stroganoff I have ever eaten. Service was quick and with a smile. The pub itself was nice and quiet at 12 noon and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal.Hi PamelaThank you for your lovely review. We are glad that you enjoyed your meal and hope to see you again soon. We will pass your comments to the chef!RegardsThe Pageant
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3. The Coast Bar & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By Pauline B
Ate here with my husband. He had the scampi which was very poor quality and not worth the £12, especially with the pathetic salad which contained half a small tomato.I had the chicken goujons which were ok but the same pathetic salad.Service was also very slow and not the friendliest.
2. Tutties Neuk Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 125 reviews
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Reviewed By davidsenior
came in on fathers day,they had a fathers day high tea!!!! wow it was lovely.we asked to sit in the bar area no problem.food was great two fish and chips lovely fish,crispy batter.the small cakes were nice too.staff very friendly,place was clean and tidy. for the local football team supporters fav.pub its a wee gem.would highly recommend this place .
Where to eat British food in Arbroath: The Best Restaurants and Bars
1. The Old Brewhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 558 reviews
The Old Brewhouse is no longer just a pub and restaurant. We now offer Bed and Breakfast in our 3 beautifully appointed en suite rooms - all with sea views. The rooms are extremely comfortable with TV & dvd, free WiFi, double glazing, king size beds, host
Reviewed By PadreJose
My wife and I were looking for Arbroath Smokie on a Sunday. Locals we chatted with all recommended The Old Brewhouse, so we headed that way. The service was wonderful and the food divine. The smokies were brilliant and we also ordered the Clootie Dumpling, which is made in house. If you are in Arbroath do yourself a favour and head in for a meal.
