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The Taybank

Perthshire & Kinross, Dunkeld - Modern Scottish - Restaurant - ££

An atmospheric destination in one of Perthshire's prettiest villages

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Very Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Very Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

Located in what is possibly Perthshire’s prettiest village (with glorious river views), this aptly named all-purpose destination is an asset to any community. Factor in some very decent cooking and you also have a bright spot on the local dining scene. It's all down to Fraser Potter, who took over this live music venue (once owned by singer-songwriter Dougie MacLean) and turned the riverside car park into a beer garden partly sheltered by a stretch tent (this is Scotland, after all), complete with firepits, a pizza oven, long tables for communal feasting and an outdoor bar. The Taybank even has its own riverside cinema, while the original bar remains charmingly rustic with musical instruments ready and waiting for weekly live sessions. On the first floor, sheepskin-strewn seating sets the tone in the high-ceilinged two-room restaurant, which also makes the most of the dreamy river views. Here, the cooking is well above the local norm, with homegrown produce from the walled garde...

Located in what is possibly Perthshire’s prettiest village (with glorious river views), this aptly named all-purpose destination is an asset to any community. Factor in some very decent cooking and you also have a bright spot on the local dining scene. It's all down to Fraser Potter, who took over this live music venue (once owned by singer-songwriter Dougie MacLean) and turned the riverside car park into a beer garden partly sheltered by a stretch tent (this is Scotland, after all), complete with firepits, a pizza oven, long tables for communal feasting and an outdoor bar. The Taybank even has its own riverside cinema, while the original bar remains charmingly rustic with musical instruments ready and waiting for weekly live sessions.

On the first floor, sheepskin-strewn seating sets the tone in the high-ceilinged two-room restaurant, which also makes the most of the dreamy river views. Here, the cooking is well above the local norm, with homegrown produce from the walled garden adding some zingy freshness to fiercely seasonal dishes that seem to please just about everyone. Food miles mean a great deal here.

A starter of creamy garden pea velouté with a slow-cooked egg, broad beans, sugar snap peas and a punchy apple-smoked Cheddar foam was thick, creamy and suitably moreish, while tender slabs of Perthshire venison haunch were accompanied by earthy beetroot, shredded venison in a flaky pastilla parcel, turnip gratin, asparagus tips, Drambuie-spiked venison jus and a nasturtium-leaf garnish. For dessert, lightly poached chunks of still-squeaky garden rhubarb came with a sharp rhubarb sorbet sweetened with white chocolate and a sprinkling of crumble. A thoughtfully assembled wine list offers sound drinking at fair prices, plus a handful of ‘fine wines’ if you want to splash out.

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VENUE DETAILS

Tay Terrace
Dunkeld
Perthshire & Kinross
PH8 0AQGB

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OTHER INFORMATION

Accommodation, Private dining room, Separate bar, Outdoor dining, Parking, Electric car charging, Family friendly, Dog friendly

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