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Menu Changes

After the busy festive season there is a bit of quiet time to make future plans, and reviewing the business, looking at the sales figures to see what is selling and what isn't selling so well on the menu. With upcoming increase in minimum wage and national insurance, and continued cost pressure of raw materials, we have to keep watching the bottom line, and as a result there has been a small price increase, which we hope you understand.

 

We have got a couple of delicious new starters on the menu - Tiger Prawn Brioche and Cajun Corn Ribs.  For mains we have got a Mushroom Panisse as a vegan option, and a Lamb Penne Ragu which started life on the specials board and proved popular. 

 

We have also decided to change to burger to  Wagyu beef - for those not familiar  Wagyu beef is known for its marbling, which gives it a rich flavour and buttery texture.  Wagyu beef is also high in protein and healthy fats, and contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

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The long standing Balgedie Smokie has also had a refresh - sales were dropping and we felt it was time after 5+ years to have a look at the recipe, and Edward has come up with a delicious version - Balgedie Smokie#2 - same tasty peat smoked haddock, with a roasted tomato and red pepper fondue glazed with cheddar cheese served with rumbledethump potatoes and vegetables. Rumbledethump is a dish which is said to have come from the Scottish border regions. The name is thought to have come from the sound that the potatoes and cabbage make when being mixed together in a large pot with a wooden spoon. We understand the original Smokie had a loyal, albeit declining fan base and we are sure you will enjoy Smoke#2.

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"Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything." -

George Bernard Shaw

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Gift Vouchers

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Gift Vouchers can make a great present for that hard to buy for person - you can buy them online or pop into the restaurant. They are valid for 12 months from purchase. 

 

Dog Friendly Area

 

We have a small snug area - the oldest, cosiest part of the pub, where well behaved dogs are welcomed - however there are only 3 tables available and so if you wish to bring your dog you must book ahead and ensure you let us know.  For the comfort of our other guests we do not allow dogs in the main restaurant.

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Our Story

The Balgedie Toll Tavern is a country pub  in rural Kinross-shire, serving great food and real ales.  Run by Neil Cairney and family since September 2019 you can be assured of a warm welcome.

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The Balgedie Toll Tavern is a welcoming and comfortable country tavern which, like many others built at the time in Scotland, was situated at a road toll where travellers would break their journey and pay tolls before travelling on (the Tolls were abolished in 1872). Now much extended, the oldest part of the building (the Toll house) is at the southern end.

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 It has two restaurant seating areas,  downstairs in the main bar and the small snug bar. The interior is traditional with low ceilings, oak beams, stone walls and open fire places.  On a sunny day the outside seating area provides a place to relax.


A good selection of real ales, malt whiskies, wines,  and gins are available.  Locally roasted coffee  and great food are  served 6 days, we are closed all day on a Wednesday.

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From traditional recipes to Head Chef Edward's kitchen adventures, the menu reflects our passion for high-quality local seasonal food presented in a simple yet pleasing manner.  

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Opening Hours 

Open Thursday - Tuesday.

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We are open from 12 noon for food and drinks.

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Kitchen is open 12 noon - 2.30pm and 5pm - 7.30pm, with last table booking at 7.30pm.

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Closed all day on Wednesday.

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Contact

Wester Balgedie, Kinross KY13 9HE, UK

01592 840212

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