Really liked this place. The landlord is great fun - he's got a brusque manner but that conceals someone who really knows their food and spirits. He and my dad got on famously and their verbal sparring made the rest of us giggle. Most importantly, the food was amazing. Great steaks and seafood, and lots of it. A meal for... more

After a brief blip in which problems with the the previous head chef affected standards, the Highland Drive is well back up to speed. Recognition of the high quality of the food and service has been recognised by Les Routiers which has made it their Northern Dining Pub of the Year. The downstairs bar area is being tastefully renovated to... more

went to the Drove on the advice of a friend and had to wait around in a smoky bar with nowhere to wait although our table had been booked for our arrival. The waiting staff seemed to consist of schoolgirls who didnt seem to know what day it was and the owner apparently in the throes of a domestic quarrel... more