The Wheelhouse in Falkirk is run by a dedicated, handson team, offering guests a friendly and welcoming experience typical of Scotland. The talent and passion behind proprietors Malcolm and Josie Binnie – also at the helm of The Boathouse, Kilsyth – shines through in the excellent international food, which uses topquality local produce to create menu of outstanding classic and inventive dishes.
The expertise and efficiency of the staff and the casual atmosphere makes The Wheelhouse the ideal place to spend a cosy weekday afternoon or an upbeat Friday night with friends in Falkirk.
Set in an ultramodern building with a smart dining room and comfortable lounge, the colour scheme is neutral with touches of red, and the wellstocked bar reminiscent of an upscale city pub. The Wheelhouse is the perfect example of Scottish hospitality meets fine food.
Experienced chefs are at the helm in the kitchen, turning out dishes that cross continents in their flavour influences and presentation. Traditional tapas like patatas bravas and panfried garlic mushrooms sit alongside more unusual options like king prawn piri piri and calamari with chipotle mayonnaise. Generous dishes make the most of fresh produce, drawing on influences from the British Isles and further afield. Main courses might be chicken Balmoral in a whisky cream sauce, steamed Scottish mussels with Belgian frites, or slowcooked pig’s cheeks with puy lentils and braised cabbage, as well as a wide selection of pastas, burgers and grills. Finish things off with limoncello polenta cake, or a decadent peanut butter and chocolate stack.
In 2015, The Wheelhouse won Best Small Business at the Falkirk Herald Business Awards, as well as the Outstanding Achievement Award for 2014 – justly deserved accolades for a fine dining establishment making its mark on Falkirk.