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Portcullis Hotel, Stirling

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Operator: Independent
Castle Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1EG (View on Google Map)
(01786) 472290
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This former grammar school is a historic Category B listed building dating from 1787. It is located adjacent to the Stirling Castle esplanade and operates as a hotel and bar. The exposed stone walls, wood panelling and ornate surround open fireplace create a warm and cosy atmosphere catering for tourists and locals. It has an excellent reputation for food (booking is advisable) and two ever changing ales from north and south of the border, plus a good range of malt whisky.

Information for this venue is provided by the Forth Valley Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Stirling
Last updated
Last surveyed
18/04/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
FOV/000052
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:30am ‑ Midnight
Tuesday
11:30am ‑ Midnight
Wednesday
11:30am ‑ Midnight
Thursday
11:30am ‑ Midnight
Friday
11:30am ‑ 1:00am
Saturday
11:30am ‑ 1:00am
Sunday
11:30am ‑ Midnight
Monday
11:30am ‑ 9:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am ‑ 9:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am ‑ 9:00pm
Thursday
11:30am ‑ 9:00pm
Friday
11:30am ‑ 9:00pm
Saturday
11:30am ‑ 9:00pm
Sunday
11:30am ‑ 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Orkney - Island Life TasteMatch Prediction

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Island Life Pump Clip
Orkney - Island Life Session Golden Ale • 3.7% Spotted 8 times
Island Life Pump Clip
Orkney - Island Life

Spotted 8 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Portcullis Hotel, Stirling.

ABV 3.7%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Orkney - Corncrake TasteMatch Prediction

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Corncrake Pump Clip
Orkney - Corncrake Session Golden Ale • 4.1% Spotted twice
Corncrake Pump Clip
Orkney - Corncrake

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Portcullis Hotel, Stirling.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Fyne Ales (varies) , Orkney (varies) , Timothy Taylor (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Patio at rear
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 10pm
Parking Parking
Accommodation Accommodation
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
Nearby Station (600m)
Stirling
Directions
Adjacent to Stirling Castle

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