Places to eat near Loch Lomond
Find out where to dine near Ballat Smithy Cottage
Places to eat near Loch Lomond
Discover Scotland’s Larder
Discovering a new place is only partly about getting outside and seeing the landscape and history. It’s also about eating local and seasonal food. That’s why finding the best places to eat near Loch Lomond is important. So whether you are looking for a family-friendly pub or a romantic dinner for two, here are some great suggestions about where to eat within 20 miles of Ballat Smithy Cottage.
Also, we have some wonderful farm shops in the area, such as the Courtyard Cafe in Fintry, where you can buy homemade ice-cream and home pasteurised milk. Plus we are just a short drive from Glengoyne Distillery and the Oak Tree Inn’s microbrewery at Balmaha.
The Soup Dragon Cafe
Distance from the cottage: 0.5 miles
The cottage is practically neighbours to this wonderful little cafe. Situated within the stunning grounds of the Tir na nOg Holistic Centre, the Soup Dragon Cafe offers delicious cakes and simple meals in a welcoming setting. It’s a great Loch Lomond cafe to visit to recharge your batteries and rest your weary bones after exploring Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.
The Clachan Inn
Distance from the cottage: 3 miles
Just down the road from Ballat Smithy Cottage is the lovely village of Drymen. Here you’ll find one of the area’s most popular places to eat, The Clachan Inn. This is Scotland’s oldest licensed pub (since 1734!) and offers as warm a welcome as the day it opened. From fish dishes to pizza, there’s something for everyone plus a great choice of beers, whiskies and gins.
Doyle’s Cafe & Deli
Distance from the cottage: 3 miles
If you are looking for a cup of coffee and something tasty to eat, Doyle’s Cafe & Deli in Balfron is perfect. Everything is cooked on-site, from breakfast to lunch or just coffee and cake. Doyle’s Pizza Friday is a local institution, with hand made pizzas to sit in or takeaway. It’s a family-owned deli that delivers great service and delicious food!
Oak Tree Inn
Distance from the cottage: 7 miles
The lovely bar and restaurant The Oak Tree Inn in Balmaha is a popular destination for all visitors to the area. It’s a handy stop-off for those walking the West Highland Way. It offers local and seasonal food and, when it’s warm, you can sit outside and enjoy the views.
The Cross Keys
Distance from the cottage: 10 miles
In the mood for a gastropub? Then the Cross Keys in Kippen is for you. Juicy burgers, sumptuous steaks, tasty steak pies and wonderful fish and chips can all be found here, amongst other dishes. And at over 300 years old, don’t be surprised if you catch a glimpse of one of the resident ghosts…
Dining near Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
The Byre Inn
Distance from the cottage: 13 miles
The Byre Inn at Brig o’ Turk near Callander offers great food for everyone. Plenty of wonderful burgers, specials and kids meals in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Like all restaurants near Loch Lomond, make sure you book a table before arriving.
Loch Lomond Arms Hotel
Distance from the cottage: 19 miles
Of the many Loch Lomond pubs available to eat in, the Loch Lomond Arms Hotel offers relaxed, atmospheric dining in its tastefully presented Bar, Library or Dining Room. Offering dishes prepared using produce from the surrounding estate, a visit to this 17th Century coaching inn is a memorable way to enjoy luxurious Scottish hospitality.
Fine Dining
Nick Nairn is a well known name in Scottish culinary circles, and his restaurants at Port of Menteith and Bridge of Allan offer carefully crafted food using the best local ingredients.
And if you really want to splash out, Scotland proudly boasts 2 Michelin 2* restaurants within a pleasant drive from here: Restaurant Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles and The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant, set within Scotland’s oldest working distillery near Crieff.
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Our great cities
Don’t forget that Edinburgh and Glasgow are within easy reach of Ballat Smithy Cottage. Both these large cities have every type of food you could wish for, from local dishes to vegan specialities. Head to The Good Food Guide’s pages for Glasgow and Edinburgh for reviews and inspiration.
So if you are wondering where to eat near Loch Lomond, then wonder no more! With so many places to eat near Loch Lomond, you will be spoiled for choice when you stay here!
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‘This is a lovely cottage, more than ample space for 4 people and everything has been thought of, even a candle for a birthday cake and matches! There are a few quirks to the cottage and Anne explains them on arrival. The property is in an ideal location for exploring the Loch Lomond area and beyond. We had wonderful days out in the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park including the Three Lochs Forest Drive and The Lodge. We took a trip from Balloch to Luss on the boat and Luss is a beautiful village. We spent one day at Falkirk and the fabulous Falkirk Wheel and a visit to the Kelpies.
Anne is a wonderful host and full of local information and giving advice on where to go. We didn’t have time to do all her suggestions but we did go up to Inversnaid and saw 8 eagles – perfect timing on our part.
If we get to holiday in this area again we would certainly stay here again’
– Ballat Smithy Cottage Tripadvisor Review
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