Our dinner at The Balloch House after visiting Loch Lamond was just perfect. From the comfy and…read morecozy seating area to the very broad menu with lots of yummy food to the delightful service. It was actually one of our favorite meals during our UK trip! Make sure you get the garlic flatbread to start and save some room for desert. Limited parking is available behind the restaurant and we enjoyed a nice walk along the water before we ate.

This staff was phenomenal and went above and beyond to help us coordinate a bottle of Prosecco…read morewaiting in the room for my mother's 60th birthday. They even procured a cake and candles for us to take to another restaurant that night as we were coming in from out of town and leaving again in the morning. We stayed the night and the rooms were spacious, clean and adorable decorated. The pub downstairs was charming and the drinks were great. Next time I come I'll be sure to eat there based on the inventive seasonal menu and the staff. Final props goes to the manager who kindly notified us that my mother had left her iPad and then delivered it to our hotel in Glasgow when he came in for the weekend. They are simply the best.

Couldn't recommend the Clachan any more!! It was an exquisite experience from start to finish. Food…read morewas delicious and all staff provided amazing service and were so friendly. We started with a scallop appetizer and two bowls of Cullen Skink soup. The scallops were nicely played and amazing on the pallet. The soup was out of this world with smoked haddock, potato and vegetables. After or appetizers we enjoyed a chorizo and red pepper pizza and salmon and vegetables. Hands down some of the best food start to finish we had while we trekked through the entire county of Scotland. Highly recommend enjoying a meal here.

So, so, so good!! Everything about it was a pleasant surprise. We rented an AirBnB near by and our…read morehost recommended The Clachan. Sandy, our server, definitely pointed us in the right direction with what to order and he was spot on. The food was well prepared, fresh and delicious! Everyone was so friendly and the atmosphere was so warm and cozy.

We stopped by here during our Europe trip and this place has some amazing food. Delicious and…read moredelicious tasty! Ambiance is nice for the family, and service was top notch. We had fish sticks, and chilli con carne were delicious! Don't forget to try their chocolate cheesecake with vanilla ice cream!

Best fish and chips of our 2 weeks in Scotland. Beer excellent and the barmaid had the very best…read morebrogue. Sitting out gazing at the mtns and Loch Long was heavenly. I want to move to Arrochar.

People have said that the Chicken and mushroom pie is superb…read more Fact is it's even better if you manage to get a seat in a booth by the window so you watch the world go by. Legend has it that the Pie is SO good, folk even get it to take away. There's a Sunday Pub Quiz, Saturday DJ, and sport on the big screens. So why folk want a takeaway is a mystery to me!

Whuppity Scourie formerly Jade's formerly Bridgewater Tavern has changed Management A LOT…read more However, the revamped Whuppity Scourie is a very welcome change. Recently refurbished, they have split the main bar away from the Bistro to allow children to enter and reduce the noise. Good plan! The menu has been overhauled and they don't have as many dishes on the menu as before which is a lot better for the kitchen ensuring quality over quantity. I ordered King Prawns with Calamari, my mom Haggis Fritters and my sister in law Black Pudding in Breadcrumbs with a Chilli Sauce. No complaints. They were tasty and well presented. We then ordered Balmoral Chicken, Fish & Chips and a Chicken Burger. Portions are extremely good for the price, food was cooked fresh to order and of a good quality. There was only 1 staff member within the bistro when I was in looking after 4 tables, which was okay but we did have to wait at times to be served; not her fault though. The dishes are a little expensive for a Bar Bistro in Erskine, but you'd expect to pay more if you dined in Glasgow for the quality and size of the portions. Our bill for 2 courses and numerous drinks for 3 people came to around £56. Not THAT bad when you think of it. All in all, the Whuppity Scourie is much better than it's predecessors and I hope it's hear to stay.

The venue is very nice especially on a sunny day when you can sit in the courtyard. The food was…read morevery good and I went back twice for their Cullen skink and smoked salmon salad. Good selection of on tap beers. The Service was prompt and pleasant. Will be going there again in my next trip!

Myself and my partner were travelling back to Glasgow from a weekend away and decided to nip in to…read morethis little place for a quick drink and bite to eat. * The welcome from the landlady was so nice, such a lovely person. * The place was spotless from the grounds to the toilets, immaculate! * Food was amazing value and tasted great. * Drinks prices were excellent! * Just felt so welcome, relaxed and comfortable and could have stayed for a few more shandy's if i had not been driving. All in all i would highly recommend this little gem of a place to any passers by, it's literally 2 minutes off of the M74, if you do decide to stop in you certainly wont regret it! This is now in my notes and I'll be nipping in for sure next time I'm passing! NOTE; we did not stay the night in a room however if they are anything compared to the rest of the inn then they will be excellent!

Update, I have now sent many emails to head office and still no reply after a month. My Facebook…read morereviews have been taken down? The table was booked, meaning that they did not lose any money in me having to cancel. Shocked at their unprofessional behaviour. Very disappointed, as we have regulars for many years now because of their gluten free menu. We booked a table for next week and had to pay the £10 deposit each. When telephoned I was clearly told that if I cancel 24 hours before I will get a refund on my deposit. I've now been told that you do not get your deposit back! So annoyed at this. Taking advantage of people. I won't be returning or recommending Duck Bay. When you pay your deposit, do not expect to get it back! Shocking service! Update, Duck Bay have removed their Facebook page with my reviews. Shame on them. This is my email to head office. I had a booking made for 4 people on the 31st December 2025. Unfortunately, due to unforseen circumstances, this had to be cancelled. I gave 6 days notice, giving you plenty of time to rebook the table. I have in the past cancelled and not been charged. The deposit is to be taken on the day of the booking, and not taken in advance as it had been on this occasion. There is no clear cancellation policy online. On your policy, nowhere does it state a cancellation charges or time limits on cancellation? I did call Duck Bay and was informed that a deposit would be returned if cancelled 24 hours prior. Friends and neighbours have also always had their deposits returned if cancelled before 24 hours. I did ask to rebook and was told that I would need to pay another £40 deposit? I have checked online and there is no availability for a table at 5pm today. You have made no loss and are legally obliged to return my deposit of £40. I am deeply disappointed at the way this matter has been handled. Me and my family are local and regularly visit Duck Bay. After this experience I will not be returning. You clearly do not care much about your existing customers. I will also be writing reviews on our poor experience. Under the Consumer Rights Act you can only withhold a deposit to the extent that it is fair compensation for any losses or inconvenience they incur due to the cancellation. If you easily rebook the table, you're likely owed most or all of it back, as UK consumer law requires fair terms, and keeping a deposit for a minor loss is unfair. Fair Terms: A business can only keep a deposit if it's a fair term, covering their actual losses, not just to make a profit. A week's notice is usually enough time for a popular restaurant to rebook, meaning actual loss might be minimal, making it unfair for you to keep the whole deposit.

Signs say world famous, I would ask why? Just a restaurant, hotel and small jetty on the water. Not…read moreworth a trip to visit unless you need a hotel stay, it does look nice but we were disappointed that it's basically just that a hotel on the lake.

With stylish and contemporary décor and spectacular views across Loch Lomond, the atmosphere in the…read moredining room is rather special. The maître d and our waiter were both really friendly and knowledgeable, the sommelier whilst perfectly professional was a tad cold. The food was all of the quality that you would expect from a single starred restaurant, with two or three of the dishes worth an extra star at least. The wine list was excellent and includes a reasonable selection of whiskies and fortified wines too. £75 gets you the 6 course tasting menu and a supplement of £15 an additional cheese course. On paper this seems overpriced versus what you'd pay in Manchester. However we counted 10 proper courses including the cheese, which is couple more than you'd get south of the border for your £55-75. So like the drink prices the menu is expensive, but not overpriced. Likewise the optional service charge is 10% and not 12.5%, so it all comes out in the wash. Plus... you're in a castle. More than a welcome break: http://manchesterpyromaniacs.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/more-than-welcome-break.html

A cute little breakfast and lunch place in Inverary. Not many choices for breakfast in this tiny…read moretown so we were glad to find Brambles (with an S on the end). My husband got the eggs Benedict and he was pleased it had black pudding in the middle, very Scottish food of course. He did not care for the hollandaise sauce as it had a sweetness to it. I wasn't super hungry as I was saving room for our lunch at 1pm. I got two poached eggs and toast. The poached eggs were a bit runny for my liking. Overall though this is a great cafe and I like the layout. The service was very friendly. They were setting up a bunch of reserved tables for what looked like a fancy lunch. Lot of people were working there at the time and I assume prepping for a big party.

This was an excellent find while on a Rabbie's tour in the West Highlands. It sits near Inverrary…read moreCastle on Loch Fyne. The staff greeted us warmly and invited us in to their warm and cozy establishment. This is small town Scotland at its best. I was surprised at the worldliness of the Salt and Pepper Asian-style fries on the Daily Specials board. They were amazing as was my "Hybrid Toastie" - essentially a Scottish patty melt. Not that it was mundane in any sense. It was delicious! I washed these down with a Diet Irn Bru - the guilt-free version of Scotland's most popular soda. Once again - another great meal with friendly service. Nowhere close to Edinburgh, yet still with that flair of sophistication mixed with small-town civility.

Visited the The Boathouse Loch Leven with my wife. The setting is glorious. We were offered a seat…read moreon the decking overlooking a stunning vista of Loch Leven & The Castle, but we opted the comfort of the snug with a window view. The staff were friendly, helpful & accommodating. We ordered cocktails (Margarita & Spicy Bloody Mary) A little on the expensive side, but large and worth every penny, cool, refreshing & enough to last the meal. The menu is varied & pleasing to both the eye and the wallet. We both had burgers, my wife choosing a double burger tower , with myself ordering a spinach & falafel burger, both with delicious hand cooked fries and salad. All meals are freshly made on site, but with perfect company & a wonderful view to soak up, the wait seemed momentary. Everything about the Boathouse is warm and inviting. I look forward to our next visit. 10/10