Stories

Sunset Cocktails Beside The Falkirk Wheel
As daylight fades across the canal basin, The Wheelhouse becomes an especially inviting place to settle in with a drink. The Falkirk Wheel’s curved silhouette…
From Fresh Ingredients to Scoops: Ice Cream Made at The Wheelhouse
At The Wheelhouse, ice cream begins long before it reaches a bowl or cone. Our kitchen team develops each flavour with the same care given to breakfast plates,…
Gift card ideas for food lovers at The Wheelhouse
A great food gift gives someone more than a meal. It creates a reason to make plans, gather the family and enjoy a setting that feels a little different from…
Why Hot Smoked Trout Belongs on Our Brunch Menu
Brunch should give guests a little more choice than the usual sweet pastry or bacon-and-eggs combination. At The Wheelhouse, beside the Falkirk Wheel, we want…
Finding A Quiet Drink At The Wheelhouse
For Australian visitors, the best time for a quiet drink at The Wheelhouse is usually during the mid-afternoon lull, after the lunch rush has eased and before…
Choosing The Right Menu At The Wheelhouse
A meal beside the Falkirk Wheel can take several forms. You might be arriving after a walk, settling in with family, meeting friends for a relaxed catch-up, or…
The story of our family-friendly Sunday lunch offer
Sunday lunch has a special place in the rhythm of a week. It gives families time to slow down, share a generous meal and enjoy a proper conversation before…
What Goes into Our Classic Scottish Breakfast
A classic Scottish breakfast is a generous, comforting plate built for slow mornings and hearty appetites. At The Wheelhouse, beside the Falkirk Wheel, it…
The Perfect Wine to Pair with Our Smoked Salmon Starter
Smoked salmon is a dish of elegant contrasts: rich yet delicate, silky in texture, lightly salty, and often lifted by lemon, herbs, capers or crème fraîche.…
Why Our Macaroni Cheese Keeps Guests Coming Back at The Wheelhouse
Few dishes travel as well as macaroni cheese. In pubs from Manchester to Melbourne, on family tables from Brisbane to Belfast, the combination of pasta and…