Captain’s Darling

Verdict

4/5: Excellent, will go back

• Would it seek out: Yes
• Would go back: Yes
• Standout dish(es): Sirloin roast beef
• Decor: Dark modern gastropub
• Service: Good
• Other thoughts: Perfectly cooked sirloin roast beef with a hint of smokiness

Dish(es) savoured

• Haggis croquettes, smoked Dunlop cheese, pickle, brown sauce
• Sunday roast: Dry aged sirloin roast beef served with roasted carrots, broccoli, beef-fat roasted potatoes (oil-roasted with hispi steak), Yorkshire puddings & gravy

Price

• Final bill: £36 excluding service charge

Date

• September 2025