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Eating
Out
in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
The Loch Lomond and Trossachs area is a unique
part of the world and
has some superb restaurants, cafes and tearooms located in Loch
Lomond, Helensburgh, Balloch, Brig O'Turk, Callander, Thornhill,
Aberfoyle, Kippen and near the Glengoyne Distillery just
outside Killearn to the south. Please take your time and see
what the area has to offer as listed below.
Eating Out Around Loch Lomond
The
Village Inn, Arrochar is set in a fantastic location, with
views over Loch Long, providing the perfect place to relax over
dinner after a day of activities in the local area. The Head
Chef has created a fantastic menu of Scottish Fayre and seafood
with fresh produce being delivered daily. CAMRA award winner for
their excellent range of Scottish Cask Ales. Open all year
round. Food served from 12pm to 9pm (bar meals until 4pm),
Arrochar, Argyll. Tel: 01301 702279.
www.villageinnarrochar.co.uk
Ardlui
Hotel, Restaurant and Marina is located on the stunning
banks of Loch Lomond. Fully licensed with two bars and
restaurants, offering superb country style home cooking and
fantastic views. The menu presents the best of local produce
including Loch Lomond salmon and Glen Falloch venison. The
lively, cosy lounge stocks an impressive selection of wines,
whiskies and Scottish beers. Delicious snacks and meals served
throughout the day. On the A82 towards Crianlarich from Loch
Lomond (GPS: G83 7EB). Tel: 01301 704243.
www.ardlui.com
The
Inn at Inverbeg is AA Pub of the Year Scotland 2009/10. Mr
C's Fish and Whisky Bar/Restaurant offers a fantastic West Coast
Fish Tea, 200 of Scotland's finest whiskies, a great selection
of real ales and traditional live folk music at weekends
(Mar-Nov). Modern Inn rooms and beautiful beach house
accommodation on the shores of Loch Lomond. Tel: 01436 860678.
Inverbeg, Luss, Loch Lomond, G83 8PD (set back on the A82),
www.innatinverbeg.co.uk.
inverbeg.reception@loch-lomond.co.uk
The
4-Star Lodge on Loch Lomond is located just off the A82
and only a short walk, via beach or road, from the picturesque
conservation village of Luss. It offers first class
accommodation, a two AA Rosette restaurant, Colquhoun's with
panoramic views of the Loch and Ben Lomond. Guests can also
enjoy the swimming pool, spa and beauty/spa treatments. Open 7
days, all year. Luss, Loch Lomond, Argyll, G83 8PA. Tel: 01436
860201. E: res@loch-lomond.co.uk
www.loch-lomond.co.uk
Colquhoun
Arms Hotel - situated in the peaceful village of Luss, on
the banks of Loch Lomond. There is plenty to enjoy whether it be
a relaxing drink from the well-stocked bar which boasts a wide
selection of malt whiskies or a hearty lunch or dinner,
specially prepared using the finest local produce. Wi-Fi access
available to customers. Wheelchair access and ample parking.
Luss, Loch Lomond, just off the A82. Tel; 01436 860282.
www.lochlomondarms.co.uk
Eating Out in Balloch
The
Kilted Skirlie commands spectacular views across Loch Lomond
from the restaurant, bar and outdoor balcony - perfect for
dining al fresco. Bringing you the finest Scottish ingredients
in traditional recipes with a contemporary twist, the Kilted
Skirlie has established itself as the place to eat in Balloch
and beyond. Your shopping trip, family day out or cruise around
the Loch wouldn't be complete without a visit. Enjoy coffee,
lunch, dinner and cocktails in the most glorious of settings.
Ben Lomond Way, Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch. Tel: 01389 754759.
www.kiltedskirlie.co.uk
The
Tullie Inn - Your weekend starts here! Thurs: Quiz Night.
Fri: Disco. Sat: Live Music. Sun: Karaoke. Superb menus
including the House Menu, 2 Course Menu, Scottish Specials,
Sunday Roasts and Kids Menu. Patio garden with bar and grill
throughout the summer for dining Al Fresco! Enjoy real ales,
whiskies and Sky TV for premier sporting events. Free Wi-Fi,
ample parking and accommodation available on-site (see
accommodation section of this website). Dunbartonshire pub of
the year! Balloch Road, Balloch, Loch Lomond (next to train
station). Tel: 01389 752052.
www.maclay.com/tullie-inn.
Palombos
of Balloch: A fabulous award winning Fish and Chip shop. The
family have been running the business for over 40 years and
offer the best produce available and use sustainable fish
species. Lighter options i nclude
soups, baked potatoes, filled rolls and hot drinks. Vegetarian
and Gluten Free diets catered for. Internet access with
computers provided for customers. Open 7 days. Palombos 3-star
B&B with en-suite rooms is available just above the restaurant
and is a short stroll from the banks of Loch Lomond (see
accommodation section of this website). Tel: 01389 753501
www.palombosofballoch.co.uk

Loch Lomond Homes and
Gardens is not run of the mill! With a 3-star visitor
attraction grading there is so much on offer. As well as
everything you need for the home and garden, you can enjoy a
bite to eat in Roasts Cafe. Light, wholesome lunches, teas,
coffees, snacks and home-baking. Enjoy! Balagan, Stirling Road
(A811), just 1/2 mile past Balloch.
www.lochlomondgardencentre.co.uk
Loch
Lomond Shores has a number of cafes and restaurants for you
to relax and enjoy anything from a quick cuppa to a 3-course a
la carte meal. See Shops and Services section of this website
for more details.
Eating Out in Helensburgh

MacGillivray's Scottish
Gifts and Coffee Shop. The perfect opportunity to stop for a
coffee and browse a superb selection of gifts and souvenirs from
designers, craftmakers and confectioners. Enjoy quality
home-baking, soups, snacks and salads, all freshly prepared on
the premisese. Scones and fresh pancakes are an absolute must!
Enjoy! 89 West Clyde Street, Helensburgh, G84 8BB. Tel: 01436
675161. Shop online at
www.macgillivrays.co.uk

Knockderry Country
House Hotel is perfectly placed for exploring the stunning
Rosneath Peninsula on the edge of Loch Long. Receive the warmest
of welcomes, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Enjoy a light lunch, an early evening drink or sumptuous dinner
in this beautifully furnished country house hotel. Scottish
seasonal produce sourced from the best local suppliers. Come for
a day or a relaxing weekend break. Shore Road, Cove. Tel: 01436
842283 for directions (just 20 minutes from Loch Lomond).
www.knockderryhouse.co.uk

The Lighthouse Pub is a
trendy village pub set in Kilcreggan and is the Southerly most
pub in the Highlands! Located on the Rosneath Peninsula, just 20
minutes from Loch Lomond. Live entertainment every weekend, quiz
night every second Thursday, Sky Sports for all the big games.
Great 'pub grub' and a fine selection of malt whiskies. Wi-Fi
available. We provide a warm welcome, with friendly staff and a
great atmosphere. Enjoy the best, freshly ground coffee around!
Princes Terrace, Kilcreggan, Near Helensburgh, G84 0JJ. We're on
Facebook!
Eating Out
in Aberfoyle and the Villages Around the Trossachs
The
Byre Inn is a charming pub with restaurant tucked away in
the heart of the Trossachs, in the tiny village of Brig 'O Turk.
The perfect place to enjoy lunch or dinner by the cosy log fire
or on the outside decking in the summer. Innovative, gastro-pub
style food using the freshest of local ingredients. Ample
parking. Open 11am-11pm, 7 days (from 12 noon on Sunday). Brig
'O Turk, Nr Callander. Tel: 01877 376292.
www.byreinn.co.uk

The Forth Inn: The Forth Inn
prides itself on the quality of food we provide. Wherever
possible we use local produce; our meat comes from the local
Aberfoyle butcher and in the summer we buy as much organic
vegetables as possible from a local supplier. Our fish like the
rest of our produce, comes in daily. We have won two awards
including the "Best Place to Eat Out" by Visit Scotland.
As well as the beers we serve (including 3 real
ales), we also have a selection of around 50 malt whiskies, most
of which you can't get in the supermarkets.
Main Street,
Aberfoyle, The Trossachs. Tel: +44 (0) 1877 382 372 email:
reception@forthinn.com

Lion
& Unicorn Hotel and Restaurant: This former Coaching House
dates from 1635. ‘People come from miles around to relish the
atmosphere...’ Sunday Mail. The extensive menu on offer is all
home cooked, prepared by top class chefs. Greeted by a warm
welcome, the open log fires complete the natural surroundings of
this lovely hotel. 4 en-suite letting rooms available. Sky TV
and pool table in separate public bar. Smoking area and beer
garden. Open 7 days, all day. Located in the quiet village of Thornhill.
Telephone: 01786 850204. Email:
enquiries@lion-unicorn.co.uk
www.lion-unicorn.co.uk
Located just 8 miles from Stirling.
The
Inn at Kippen is a lovely village pub and restaurant with
rooms. Experience contemporary surroundings mixed with
traditional hospitality. The well stocked bar with its finest
cask ales, wines, spirits and malt whiskies is a great place to
meet with family and friends before enjoying exquisitely cooked
food from the Inn's talented chefs, reflecting the high quality
local produce. Ample parking and beer garden. Eat. Drink. Enjoy.
Open from 12 noon daily. Fore Road, Kippen (off the A811 to/from
Stirling). Tel: 01786 870500
www.theinnatkippen.co.uk
Eating Out in Callander
Poppies
Hotel and Restaurant. This charming hotel (only 4 mins walk
from Callander town centre) is family owned and run. Offering
superb Traditional Scottish Cuisine with modern interpretations
in its highly acclaimed restaurant. Fresh local produce, daily
changing specials and home-made desserts a re
their hallmark and part of the reason for the restaurant’s
growing reputation. The cosy bar offers a wide range of Malt
Whiskies, Spirits and Wines by the glass. “Not just a great
.meal....... But a real Dining Experience” (USA). Enjoy lunch in
the garden! 12.00 to 2.00pm. Children’s menu available. Superb
value “Early Evening Menu” from £12.95. Dinner 6.00 to 9.00pm.
Traditional Sunday Lunch. Susan & John look forward to welcoming
you to Poppies. Leny Road, Callander.
Tel: 01877 330329
www.poppieshotel.com

The Crags Hotel - this
little gem with its lively public bar, warm snug bar and cosy
restaurant offers you a big welcome! The talented chefs present
a fantastic array of well priced traditional dishes, using the
freshest local produce. Some of the finest meats in Britain can
be found on the menu including venison, highland beef and lamb.
There are of course delicious vegetarian dishes too. Discover
The Crags Hotel for yourself at 101 Main Street, Callander, Open
7 days. Tel: 01877 330257.
www.cragshotel.co.uk
MHOR
Bread is a family run bakery, tearoom and shop. As well as
all the old favourites, such as Black Bun, Buttered Bannocks and
Perkins, the popular new range of artisan breads includes black
olive and rosemary and red onion and poppy seed. Our
award-winning range of pies - the traditional Scotch Pie and new
venison pie - are made with meat straight from the farm at
Monachyle Mhor while the new deli counter serves delicious,
freshly made sandwiches. Open: 7am-5pm. 8 Main Street, Callander.
www.mhor.net Tel: 01877
339518

MHOR Fish: new wet fish counter, eat in
or takeaway. Also a traditional fish & chip shop selling only
the finest fish cooked in beef drippings, delicious! Café also
boasts homemade venison & beef-burgers, pies etc from Monachyle
Mhor Farm. Illy coffee, tea and home-made patisserie. Awarded 5
stars for ‘value for money’ by The Sunday Times. Open 7 days
10am till late (Summer). Closed Mondays in Winter.
www.mhor.net Tel: 01877
330213
The
Lade Inn: A friendly traditional pub restaurant providing
hearty Scottish meals and exclusive Lade Inn real ales; fresh
and local is what it's about - our Head Chef Stephen Park uses
only the best locally sourced ingredients. Complete your night
out with our live folk music sing along every Friday and
Saturday. Open all year for lunch and dinner; Children
and Dog friendly. We have a great garden with a bird feeding
station.
Our Scottish Real Ale Shop has the largest selection of Scottish
Real Ales under one roof; choose from 120 products brewed by 26
micro breweries across Scotland from the Shetlands to the
Borders. Free tasting every weekend. Or buy online from our
website. Located on the junction of A84/A821 at Kilmahog, to
book call 01877 330152 or email
info@theladeinn.com to
find out more visit
www.theladeinn.com
Eating Out Around Crianlarich, Killin and Balquhidder
Monachyle
Mhor Hotel & Restaurant: A pilgrimage site for Scottish Foodies (The Independent, 2007). A luxury hotel 4 miles down a
single-track lane along the wooded banks of LochVoil. Award
winning Chef-Owner Tom Lewis rustles up gastronomic creations
using the very finest produce from the hotels' own farm.
Open 7 days. Sundays: 3-course lunch £31pp, 5-course
evening table d'hote menu £46pp. Lunch served daily 12 noon to
1.45pm. Evening menu 7pm to 8.45pm. Balquhidder, Lochearnhead.
For reservations Tel: 01877 384622.
www.mhor.net
The
Old Flax Mill Restaurant, Carvery & Bar: A warm welcome from
Andrew and Lynette McNie. A beautifully converted mill,
situated in a conservation area - perfect for walking and
enjoying the local countryside. Indulge in the freshet seafood
and salads from the cold buffet before choosing a delicious
roast from the traditional 'visual a la carte style' carvery and
finish off with a scrumptious home-made desert.
Delicious home made bar lunches and evening meals available
every weekend. Customers
travel from far and wide to eat here, highly recommended as
published in 'Scotland on Sunday' Open 11am to 8pm, Thurs
to Mon. Glen Dochart (main road to Crianlarich from Callender)
on the A85. Tel: 01567 820434.
The
Boathouse Restaurant - is set within the fantastic Loch Tay
Highland Lodges Leisure Park - a complete holiday destination in
itself. The Boathouse is fully licensed for snacks,
lunches and evening meals and is the social hub of the park.
The extensive menu uses the freshest ingredients from locally
sourced produce. It has wonderful views across the Loch
from the picture windows and sun decks and is open all year to
residents and non-residents alike. Open Sun to Thurs 11am
- 11pm Fri and Sat 11am to 12.30am. Whilst here, there are
a whole range of activities to choose from, including clay
pigeon shooting, putting, fishing, walking, cycling and for the
more adventurous, fast Rib Boat ride, river rafting and lots
more. Loch Tay Lodges, Milton Morenish Estate, situated 4
miles north of Killin on the road to Aberfeldy. For more
information Tel 01567 820323
www.lochtay-vactions.co.uk
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