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Meal was fine. Nice scampi and chips, very plentiful..however, no nice welcoming smile from a waitress who looked very unhappy, and I felt stuck at a dark table in the (empty) dining room! Sorry, but not happy with the ambience within the Golden Lion which is a place I always loved. What has happened to training standards and the reputation of a fine establishment?? Disappointed.
The Golden Lion Hotel – StirlingWent for lunch after not visiting for a while. Took advantage of the half price Wednesday deal. The food was ok (not anywhere as good as it was last time - fish was mainly greasy batter and the pastry in the steak pie was undercooked) but the choice was limited. I felt very sorry for the poor woman who was working the bar as she was alone and it was really busy. She had to start turning away customers because the kitchen was too busy. Ate in the bar because I had my dogs with me. Previously, I have always been made to feel very welcome with my pups but one woman (not the one serving me) was really rude about the fact one of them was sitting beside the table and not under it, telling me to get my dog out of her way. Overall, I was disappointed. As someone who used to visit often, I don’t plan on rushing back.
Ravelston House – Edinburgh