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Nicky-Tams Bar & Apartments

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A cozy bar area with wooden floors and a long table with bar stools. There are framed pictures on the walls and a sign for Guinness on the right.
A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a dresser, a window, and wall art.
A bar with stools, a counter with bottles, and a wall with various items.
A bar & restaurant with outdoor seating, a sign indicating it's open, and a visible Guinness sign.
A compact living space with a black sofa, a wooden coffee table, a small white table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
Located near a shopping area, this apartment features a separate living room. It accommodates 4 guests with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. The property includes 1 separate living room. Nearby attractions include the Church of the Holy Rude and Argyll's Lodging.

Highlights

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Stirling Castle
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Living area
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Stirling, Stirling
  • Place, Old Town Jail
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of the Holy Rude
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stirling Castle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 01

1 Double Bed

Living Room / Lounge 01

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Nicky-Tams Bar & Apartments

Ideal base for exploring the City. Situated on the main strip of Stirling, just down from the castle and within walking distance to the train station.

The apartment has a small kitchen, living area with possibility of a sofa bed and a bedroom. Check-in to the apartment is via the main bar.

If you require the sofa bed, please contact the bar before arrival.

Nicky-Tams, one of the oldest pubs in Stirling, opened in 1718 and was originally owned by Laird Graigengelt, the family crest of which is still visible above our doors. The building was then purchased by The Weavers incorporation as one of the five Trade Houses operating in Scotland. A great location for tourists and also a rare free house.

When you visit us at Nicky-Tams you can guarantee a great warmth in atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff and great food. We hope you make a visit to us soon.

Here at Nicky-Tams we pride ourselves on delicious home-made food.

Be prepared for some loud noise and good vibes! We have an array of entertainment to see you through your week at Nicky-Tams:

Monday- 'Bars at The Bar' after 8pm (biweekly)

Tuesday- Live music after 8pm

Wednesday- Open Mic after 9pm

Thursday- Live music after 8pm

Friday- Live music after 8pm

Saturday-Live music after 8pm (biweekly)

Sunday- Pub Quiz with Matt Johnston starts 9pm

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

Minimum guest age: 18

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Latest check-in time: 22:00

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11162096
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property

About the area

Stirling

Stirling is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Plean Country Park, while Tolbooth and Smith Art Gallery and Museum are cultural highlights. Labyrinth and Briarlands Farm are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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Stirling, Stirling

What's nearby

  • Old Town Jail - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tolbooth - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Church of the Holy Rude - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Smith Art Gallery and Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Stirling Castle - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Stirling Station - 5 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nicky Tams - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Molly Malones - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪No 2 Baker Street - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Crossed Peels (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Nicky-Tams Bar & Apartments pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nicky-Tams Bar & Apartments?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nicky-Tams Bar & Apartments?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nicky-Tams Bar & Apartments located?

Situated in Stirling, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Tolbooth and Stirling Castle. Old Town Jail and Church of the Holy Rude are also within 10 minutes. Stirling Station and Stirling (XWB-Stirling Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 18 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place to stay and will definitely stay again

Great spot right above the bar and in walking distance of everything
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pub vibes, clean, central, & spacious

Great, kind owners, awesome location, noisy as one would expect above one of the best pubs in town.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable flat and in a very lively neighborhood! The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Check-in, communication
We tried several times for months to cancel or change this booking. Many times we tried to contact the host in various ways and they never responded. We never got to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and cozy

My friend and I loved this little space. Situated over the cutest little pub, we so enjoyed the vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Friendly

Good location as not far from railway station as plenty of places to visit plus pub it self do good food
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We enjoyed the history of this place and it was a great way to kick off our two week trip with a local, historic pub below to get to know the people there. They also had local musicians perform!!! You will need to be briefed on how to work the shower and heater…but, overall great place!:)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

More than we were hoping for in the middle of everything.

Within walking distance of the train, shopping, entertainment and food. Loved the people we met especially the staff at Nicky-Tams. Would recommend to anyone for one night or one week. Hope to go back.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Well situated

If you go early to sllep is not the perfect place , although , the music is perfect and good.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Way too noisy outside. Windows were too thin.

The location.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and people!

The apartment was very nice and clean with a nice bathroom, bedroom and living room with pull out sofa. Cute little kitchen with everything you need. Is actually bigger than the pictures make it seem. Separate entrance from the pub, with its own door to the stairs in the alley. Amazing staff and people there! We loved our stay and getting to know everyone as well as listening to local music. Can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Disappointing

We liked our dinner on first night
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Interesting

Overall the apartment was fine for our one-night stay. It is in a great location in town. Since we were there just for the night we did not spend much time there and it was a Sunday so did not notice any issues with sound from the pub downstairs. The bed was comfortable, and the pub downstairs was a fun place. It served our purpose. BTW the restaurant Sida Thai down the street was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Medieval Building in Great Location

We loved the location, very easy to walk (uphill) to Stirling Castle. And we enjoyed our adventure living temporarily above a very lively Pub with local regulars. Would we stay there again...? Might be "one and done!" Friendly staff got us settled in when we needed some additional linen in order to use the couch for sleeping as well (very firm) and the bed was reportedly soft and lumpy for the family member that drew the bedroom. Great town and rich history so very central for our explorations in the area (Wallace Monument, Doune Castle, Dunblane Cathedral).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

First impressions good. Downhill from there.

Treacherous narrow back stairs with grocery deliveries to navigate around in mornings. Terrible shower within tub, no safety hand rail, mold around tub and tiles. No instructions for operating heaters, shower, washing machine (smelled swampy). No drying rack for clothing. Stacking chairs unsafe to sit on. Windows did not close, constant draft. Lumpy mattress, springs poking through. No bedding for sofa bed in living room. Soap containers empty. No serrated knives or a can opener. Door lock very difficult. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome little spot above a bar with a lot of character. Be warned though, it can be loud at night until they close, especially on a Saturday night (piano player was great to listen to though). But still overall a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Très agréable soirée

La propriétaire et le personnel sont géniaux
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

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Visit us at Nicky-Tams you can guarantee a great warmth in atmosphere, friendly, helpful staff and great food. We have live music on most nights. We hope you make a visit to us soon.

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