Uplawmoor

Had booked ahead of time for my husbands 40th birthday for a close family meal for 4 of us. It was a Tuesday, and a lot of other restaurants appeared to be closed on this day (The Blair, Romeo&Juliets). Advised on the online booking form that it was a special occasion. Has a car park on site. When arriving we didn't know where to enter and so entered from the side and found the bar to advise them we had arrived for our reservation (2 adults, 16yo and 7 yo). We were then told we were at a table right next to the bar! I assumed (obviously wrongly) that there was a restaurant, not that I had booked a bar meal.) We were sat at a table too low for the seats. A bar table, not a dinner table. We had brought a cake but no one offered to take it so we sat it beside us. The place was quite bust (the bar) and there were no alternative tables. Limited menu. I didn't finish my meal and believe it was removed from the bill. Dogs are also allowed in the bar so if like me, you are highly allergic then this makes for a miserable experience. We didn't stay for desert and left pretty unhappy that we had chosen his venue for a special meal.

Helpful, friendly staff. Rooms a bit on the small side, and decor is a bit tired - the whole place could do with a refurb. However, the place was let down by the 'Scottish breakfast' - just about inedible. The cook did his best, but the ingredients were clearly the cheapest available from the 'ultra-processed' aisle in the cash and carry!