Eating Out in the Trossachs and Callander

The Trossachs area is a unique area, has some superb restaurants, cafes and tearooms located in Callander, Thornhill 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.

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 are 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
 

Myrtle Inn. The first & last pub in The National Park. A 17th C. couter’s (farm workers) house has been converted to this delightful Inn. Offering a varied menu of Fish, Chicken, Duck, Venison, Steaks.  Evening entertainment most weekends (June-Sept) Vegetarian & Children’s choices available. Lunches 12 to 2.30pm. Dinner menu 6 to 9pm Open 7 days all year 11am to 11pm. Stirling Rd. Tel: 01877 330919
 

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.
 

Ciros
Ciro’s Italian Restaurant: Authentic Italian food cooked to order, using the finest ingredients. Stylish, contemporary surroundings and a great atmosphere. Full a la carte evening menu (5pm - 10pm) and the Ciro’s bistro offers delicious paninis, coffees, cakes and much more (11am - 5pm). Take away service also available. Good food, good service and a warm welcome. Open 11am to 10pm Mon – Fri (closed Wed) and from 1pm to 10pm Sat and Sun. 114 Main Street, Callander. www.cirositalianrestaurant.co.uk  Tel: 01877 331070

Riverside Inn is a Belhaven Breweries pub, bringing you great beer and a warm welcome. Extensive menu served all day at very affordable prices. Seating inside and on the terrace overlooking the river and meadows. Fully licensed. Wheelchair access. Coach parties welcome. Open all day, every day of the year. 10 Leny Road, Callander.  Tel: 01877 331536

 

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 339 518

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 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  

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
 

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.

The Cross Keys is one of Stirlingshire's oldest Inn's of its kind, as traditional as it gets with log fires in winter and a beer garden with great views in summer.  Food is fresh, modern with standards and specials side by side.  It all comes together into a comfortable, spirited eating and drinking space where effusive locals & chatty families come to enjoy a uniquely small-town atmosphere.  Sunday - enjoy our traditional roast.  Dogs welcome and well behaved parents with children.  Open: Tues to Sun 12-3pm/5pm-12am.  Main Street, Kippen. Tel:01786 870293 Email: info@kippencrosskeys.com
 

The Crown Hotel & Restaurant: David & Chris Anne extend a warm welcome to all.  Enjoy a drink in the cosy public bar where the locals will tell you a tale or two around the log fire.  Lunches and evening meals are served in the lounge and restaurant, using fresh local produce.  Games room with pool table, darts board and large screen TV, whilst the outdoor decked patio is great for sunny days.  Open 7 days.  Car park at rear.  Thornhill village.  Tel: 01786 850217.  www.thecrownstirling.com

 

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 - nothing we make is out of a packet!
Delicious home made bar lunches and home baking.  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.

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