Gabbro Bar — Restaurant in Scotland

Four Canadian lads attended the “Grabbro” Bar, and left about 20 minutes ago. When we arrived late evening we were told that they were not serving drinks, despite the bar tender pouring drinks for the patrons at the bar. After being reluctantly served, we were told moments later that we had 5 minutes to finish our drinks… again all the while the bar patrons had full drinks. Then I was told I had to “chug” my drink while the bar patrons sat relaxed chatting with the bar tender. Scruffy fella in the white shirt was rude, and didn’t make my party feel welcome by any respects. As a Canadian, yes we are always polite, but please do not mistake us as pushovers. I’m sure tourism is the bulk of business that keeps the lights on in this establishment, so maybe treat us as the vital lifeline that pays your pay cheque, opposed to just catering to your local drunks. Also, to the owner of the establishment, several “off the books” drinks were poured by the bartenders for themselves…. Which if they are paying for, great. If not, that sounds like theft to me! Never thought I’d have to write review like this in Scotland, but here I am. Not impressed, would...

Been visiting here from the ages of 9-28 and have now been told on weekends they don’t allow under 18yr olds. Must be a very new licensing law and I visited with my 1yr old last year on a Saturday to watch the rugby, as I was planning to do today. Had somebody answered the phones when I previously tried to call 7 times earlier that day we wouldn’t have made the 45minutes trip with a 1&2yr old to be turned away for our dinner. Disappointing and slightly bizarre and should be...

Went to the Gabbro this evening expecting a nice visit, sadly not. Long wait to be served, no hand pump ale although that was advertised on their website, fish & chips mediocre & had to go to the bar for cutlery. The language of a male group sitting next to us left a lot to be desired. Would definitely not...