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The Cynical Cow (formerly Struan Bar)
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The Cynical Cow (formerly Struan Bar)

Mountstuart Road, Rothesay PA20 9DY

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Upcoming Events at The Cynical Cow (formerly Struan Bar)
Event details for Live music with Jimmy Macaulay
Live music with Jimmy Macaulay

Saturday 16th December


Regular Events at The Cynical Cow (formerly Struan Bar)

Please double-check with venue or organiser before committing

Event details for Quiz Night
Quiz Night

Tuesdays at 19:30
Event details for Free Pool
Free Pool

Wednesdays at 19:30
Event details for Bingo Afternoon
Bingo Afternoon

Sundays at 14:00


INFORMATION
Popular basement bar just outside Rothesay centre

The Cynical Cow, Rothesay, is a small, friendly basement bar, packed full of warm welcomes & island charm. Like many businesses, the bar suffered following the first COVID lockdown. Sadly it remained closed to the public for 3 years. Then in August 2022, the bar was given a second chance when it came under new management as the Struan. It was out with the old & in with the new. What had started out as being a quick tidy up & paint job, grew into a labour of love. The entire project grew arms & legs & just kept running! A whole new bar was built, chairs were replaced & floors were laid. The end result was far more than we ever imagined. A warm cosy space has been created, giving that feeling of being so comfortable you want to take your shoes off & put your feet up, or, as quite often happens, grab a guitar and play a tune.

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LOCATION
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Parking

The Cynical Cow (formerly Struan Bar) does not have a car park, however there is usually plenty of free on-street parking in the vicinity.

Public Transport

The Cynical Cow (formerly Struan Bar) is on the West Coast Motors 490/90 bus route.

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REVIEWS
"Fantastic makeover"

Summary review by GD

The new landlord has given the bar a fantastic makeover. We've been enjoying this wee gem of a bar for well over 10 years and were sorry to see it close. But the new owner has really spruced the place up and it's well worth a visit - good decor, cosy and clean with a good choice of drinks.

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DISCLAIMER

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