William Wallace — Restaurant in Scotland

Small traditional pub with a warm friendly welcome by Gary. I liked the cosy ambience, though at Friday lunchtime it wasn't busy. It's at Causewayhead, with the Wallace Monument and museum not far away. (But that's up a steep climb by a narrow road or through the trees on a rough track. If you want to avoid the walk to the Monument, its website says there's a shuttle bus from the entrance kiosk - and there were folk waiting for it - but check the frequency). We just wanted a drink and a light bite after plodding up the hill and the pub was very convenient. I paid around £18 for a salami pizza (£8.99) [plus a small coke for my daughter] and a pint of draught fruit beer. Both of those were nice and service was quick - around 5 minutes from ordering the pizza was on the table. Pizza was pretty good for a pub pizza - I iked the thin crispy but chewy dough base, topping was fine - decent quality and a fair price for it. My daughter liked the vibe of the pub as it was a traditional rustic pub but clean and decorated well. As a bit of a pizza fanatic she rated it quite highly due to the crispy base, the even toppings, and flavour. I'd happily go back - especially if I was visiting the Monument - it's the...

The William Wallace is everything a great Scottish pub should be — warm, authentic, and full of character. The drinks are top-quality, with a solid selection of local ales and whiskies, and the atmosphere makes you feel right at home.

The real standout? The owner. Incredibly kind, genuine, and clearly passionate about creating a welcoming space. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, you’ll be treated like family. A true gem in the heart of Stirling!

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We stumbled across this great Scottish pub called The William Wallace in Sterling on our way up to the monument and said it a “must do stop” on the way back down. The publican Scott greeted us in true Scottish style and we sampled numerous beers as unsure which way to go as from Australia. After lots of good banter and a few beers we can highly recommend the William Wallace as a friendly welcoming pub to visit on your travels to Stirling....