Merlin - Carta

Told we needed reservations, but 3/4 of tables were empty. Wait staff a bit short, like they didn't want to be there. Food was average. Avoid the cheese and biscuits course.

A nice, laid back place which is excellent for winding down after a day of lake side adventures. Cordial service, good food, prices are very reasonable. We were very happy with the service and food.

My wife and I called in for a Bar Meal when we were in Drymen. My fish and chips and my wife`s scampi were very good. We both had sweets which were to die for. A future visit might just be required!! Ver carta

Food and service were delightful!! We had the braised beef cheek which literally fell apart. The flavour was amazing! To follow we had a cheese selection and my other half had a chocolate pudding. He doesn’t even like chocolate but said it was unreal! Honestly from start to finish the service, mains, deserts and drinks were so nice. What a lovely evening we had. recommend. Absolutely gorgeous food!

Food and service were delightful!! We had the braised beef cheek which literally fell apart. The flavour was amazing! To follow we had a cheese selection and my other half had a chocolate pudding. He doesn’t even like chocolate but said it was unreal! Honestly from start to finish the service, mains, deserts and drinks were so nice. What a lovely evening we had. 100% recommend. Absolutely gorgeous food!

We ate here our first night in Drymen and had the 'Taste of Scotland Menu '. This set-menu four course meal was quite delicious, and we enjoyed each part (the mussels were fantastic! . By the end we were beyond stuffed and felt like we needed to be rolled out. Our waiter was very helpful and attentive, and overall we enjoyed our night. The restaurant itself is a bit tired, with stained chairs and a room in need of redecorating. And even though I very much enjoyed the meal, I did think it was overpriced when compared to food in the rest of Scotland. Ver carta

We ended up dining at this restaurant as a last resort since all the other pubs in Drymen were full. The receptionist seemed more focused on her phone than helping us find our way to the pub or restaurant. The pub was also crowded, so we decided to try the Merlin. They had a fixed menu offering two courses for £18. We ordered the lamb dinner and fruit crumble. The main course took 45 minutes to arrive and turned out to be a very basic lamb roast. The crumble appeared to be leftovers scraped from someone else's plate. Overall, the food was very underwhelming for the price, and I would not recommend dining here.

There are two dining options in Drymen and unfortunately, we chose the wrong one. The pub was acceptable, but the restaurant was lacking in atmosphere. It felt like a canteen and the service was simply appalling, despite there being only one other table being served. We had to call over a waitress to order drinks and were never offered a menu. When we finally received our wine, the waitress didn't even bother to let me taste it before pouring into two glasses. The food was hit or miss, with the cheese board being the highlight. We had to wait a long time for the bill, as the staff seemed preoccupied with other matters. In the end, we had to seek them out to settle our tab. Overall, it was a...

After being disappointed elsewhere, my party and I ended up at this restaurant around 2pm for lunch on a Sunday. Located in a quiet village, we weren't expecting much, but after entering the hotel from the car park, we were greeted at reception and invited in for lunch. It appeared to be the Merlin restaurant rather than the Ptarmigan bar. We were surprised to find the place empty, but our concerns were quickly laid to rest. The 3-course set lunch menu offered a limited but satisfying selection. The food arrived swiftly, was beautifully presented, piping hot, expertly cooked, and generous in portion size. Our starters included soup, melon, and prawns, followed by roast beef and salmon, and f... Ver carta