Where to Eat Near Loch Earn –
A Foodie’s Guide to Restaurants, Coffee Shops & Local Produce
🍴 Local Eateries Around Loch Earn (A85 & A84 Corridors)
Restaurant & Coffee Shop Guide Around Lochearnhead
Restaurant & Coffee Shop Guide Around Lochearnhead
Clachan Hotel 150m from Briar Cottages
Lochearnhead A85:
The Rowan Bistro(at The Clachan Hotel)
Enjoy lochside dining in a refurbished hotel setting. Choose from the dog-friendly sports bar, intimate Rowan Bistro, or outdoor seating with views of Loch Earn. Guests can relax by the fire, near the pool table, or at window seats overlooking the water. Food served until 8pm.
USP: Multiple dining zones with loch views and casual-to-refined options
Dog Friendly: ✅ Bar and outdoor seating Check seasonal opening times.
Loch Earn Wakeschool
Grab a takeaway coffee or ice cream from the watersports shop. Dogs that SUP are welcome to join paddleboarding adventures!
USP: Lochside treats with a splash of adventure
Dog Friendly:✅ Especially for water-loving pup
The Rowan Bistro(at The Clachan Hotel)
Enjoy lochside dining in a refurbished hotel setting. Choose from the dog-friendly sports bar, intimate Rowan Bistro, or outdoor seating with views of Loch Earn. Guests can relax by the fire, near the pool table, or at window seats overlooking the water. Food served until 8pm.
USP: Multiple dining zones with loch views and casual-to-refined options
Dog Friendly: ✅ Bar and outdoor seating Check seasonal opening times.
Loch Earn Wakeschool
Grab a takeaway coffee or ice cream from the watersports shop. Dogs that SUP are welcome to join paddleboarding adventures!
USP: Lochside treats with a splash of adventure
Dog Friendly:✅ Especially for water-loving pup
Pet friendly Cafe with World Famous Shark Toilet A84 - The Golden Larches
Balquhidder Station A84
The Golden Larches
Run by Andrea Saunders, this café offers hearty all-day food, home-baked scones, and a warm welcome. Famous for its quirky “World Famous Shark Toilet.”
USP: Family favourites and fun atmosphere
Dog Friendly: ✅ Inside and out
Balquhidder Village
MHOR84
A vibrant bistro-style eatery with mismatched furniture, quirky china, and seasonal menus. Part of the MHOR food empire. Hosts events like MHORfun Run and occasional food fayres.
USP: All-day dining with local produce and creative flair
Dog Friendly: ✅ Indoor and outdoor seating
Monachyle MHOR
A destination restaurant attracting food lovers and celebrities alike. Expect foraged ingredients, seasonal menus, and stunning lochside views. Hosts foraging and wine tasting events and farm tours.
USP: Luxury dining with a farm-to-fork ethos
Dog Friendly: ✅ Selected areas
The Golden Larches
Run by Andrea Saunders, this café offers hearty all-day food, home-baked scones, and a warm welcome. Famous for its quirky “World Famous Shark Toilet.”
USP: Family favourites and fun atmosphere
Dog Friendly: ✅ Inside and out
Balquhidder Village
MHOR84
A vibrant bistro-style eatery with mismatched furniture, quirky china, and seasonal menus. Part of the MHOR food empire. Hosts events like MHORfun Run and occasional food fayres.
USP: All-day dining with local produce and creative flair
Dog Friendly: ✅ Indoor and outdoor seating
Monachyle MHOR
A destination restaurant attracting food lovers and celebrities alike. Expect foraged ingredients, seasonal menus, and stunning lochside views. Hosts foraging and wine tasting events and farm tours.
USP: Luxury dining with a farm-to-fork ethos
Dog Friendly: ✅ Selected areas
St Fillans On Loch Earn
Our guests bump in to Gerald Butler at The Four Seasons Hotel, St Fillans
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Creative cooking at Achray House St Fillans
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The Four Seasons Hotel
Choose from the Tarken Bistro, alfresco terrace, lounge for afternoon tea, or the award-winning Meall Reamhar restaurant. Known for its Beatles connection and 2AA rosette cuisine.
USP: Scenic lochside dining with historic charm.
Dog Friendly: ✅ Pet-friendly tables available
Achray House Hotel
A 2AA Rosette restaurant offering beautifully presented seasonal dishes. Panoramic loch views from three elevations. Ask about the 8-seater shuttle for guests.
USP: Fine dining with exceptional views and hospitality.
Dog Friendly: ✅ Pet-friendly rooms and dining available
The Village Store Coffee Shop
Enjoy breakfast rolls, lunch snacks, or takeaway from the kitchen window.
USP: Quick bites and local convenience
Dog Friendly: ✅ Outdoor seating
St Fillans Golf Club
You don’t need to play golf to enjoy the clubhouse’s home cooking. “Eat With Grace” serves lunches, cakes, and occasional evening meals.
USP: Relaxed dining, scenic golf course views and local charm
Dog Friendly: ✅ Dogs welcome at outside tables and on the course with playing guests
Choose from the Tarken Bistro, alfresco terrace, lounge for afternoon tea, or the award-winning Meall Reamhar restaurant. Known for its Beatles connection and 2AA rosette cuisine.
USP: Scenic lochside dining with historic charm.
Dog Friendly: ✅ Pet-friendly tables available
Achray House Hotel
A 2AA Rosette restaurant offering beautifully presented seasonal dishes. Panoramic loch views from three elevations. Ask about the 8-seater shuttle for guests.
USP: Fine dining with exceptional views and hospitality.
Dog Friendly: ✅ Pet-friendly rooms and dining available
The Village Store Coffee Shop
Enjoy breakfast rolls, lunch snacks, or takeaway from the kitchen window.
USP: Quick bites and local convenience
Dog Friendly: ✅ Outdoor seating
St Fillans Golf Club
You don’t need to play golf to enjoy the clubhouse’s home cooking. “Eat With Grace” serves lunches, cakes, and occasional evening meals.
USP: Relaxed dining, scenic golf course views and local charm
Dog Friendly: ✅ Dogs welcome at outside tables and on the course with playing guests
☕ Strathyre A84
Multi Award Winning Broch Cafe with outdoor seating, dog bowls and a petanque boulodrome
🥐The Broch Café
A warm and welcoming stop on the A84, this award-winning café is a favourite among cyclists, walkers, and coffee lovers. Enjoy Lucaffé coffee, homemade cakes (don’t miss the chocolate Malteser tray bake), and light meals served from breakfast through to 19:00. The café is part of the BLiSS art trail and sits just off Sustrans Cycle Route 7. Like Briar Cottages, it features a petanque piste — guests can dine al fresco and enjoy a game of boules.
USP: Multiple award winning scenic café with Italian coffee, quirky charm, and outdoor games
Dog Friendly: ✅ Indoor and outdoor seating
🛍️ Strathyre Village Store
Pick up snacks, takeaway hot drinks, and essentials from this friendly local shop. Guests can relax at the outdoor picnic tables and seating areas around the store — perfect for a quick bite or a coffee break near an old railway walkway
USP: Convenient pit stop with outdoor seating and takeaway options with electric car charge points
Dog Friendly: ✅ Outdoor seating
🌟 Worth the Journey: Foodie Destinations Beyond Loch Earn
While the Loch Earn area offers plenty of culinary gems on your doorstep, there’s a whole world of flavour just a short drive away. From whisky-smoked salmon and award-winning roasts to quirky cafés and Michelin-starred surprises, these handpicked spots are well worth the detour. Whether you’re craving a relaxed pub lunch, gourmet indulgence, or scenic afternoon tea, we’ve mapped out the best of Central Scotland for food lovers, adventurers, and curious palates.
Take a look at our curated Google Map below and let your tastebuds lead the way.
🌟 Worth the Journey: Foodie Destinations Beyond Loch Earn
While the Loch Earn area offers plenty of culinary gems on your doorstep, there’s a whole world of flavour just a short drive away. From whisky-smoked salmon and award-winning roasts to quirky cafés and Michelin-starred surprises, these handpicked spots are well worth the detour. Whether you’re craving a relaxed pub lunch, gourmet indulgence, or scenic afternoon tea, we’ve mapped out the best of Central Scotland for food lovers, adventurers, and curious palates.
Take a look at our curated Google Map below and let your tastebuds lead the way.
Waterside Cafe: Macaroni Cheese lunch by Loch Katrine at Stonachlachar
All day cakes at St Fillans Golf Club -Home baking
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Summer salads in The Potting Shed Bistro at The Roman Camp Callander
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There are many good places to eat and drink. Check out this map of places to eat and drink surrounding Briar Cottages. Let us know of any that you think should be added to this list
Aberfeldy Watermill Bookshop - Aberfeldy
Allan Water Cafe, Bridge of Allan - Great family sit in fish and chip shop / restaurant
Ardeonaig Hotel - Killin
Brig O Turk Tea Room - Vegetarian Cafe, make their own cakes and scones
Byre Inn, Brig O Turk - Open every day, Sunday roasts and breakfasts 8am to 9pm (dog friendly)
Cafe Delivino - Crieff Popular Italian quality Deli and cafe in the centre off the main street.
Cafe Rhubarb Enjoy Martijn + Laura's soup, cakes, etc. Great view of the High St, dogs welcome
Callander Meadows, Callander - Locally sourced, seasonal ingredients offering a contemporary Scottish dining experience in a Georgian townhouse.
Coorie-In Muthill - Formerely The Barley Bree
Courie Inn Killin - Charming service, good food
Cromlix House, Kinbuck nr Dunblane Chez Roux restaurant. tastebud treat for foodies 3AA rosettes
Deil's Cauldron, Comrie - Excellent chef coaoked table d'hing, light bite lunches and Sunday roast
Deli Ecosse -Sources most of its products from Scottish producers.
Dizzy Duck Cafe, Auchingarrich Comrie - Home baking, off road setting in family fav. wildlife park
Desh. Callander - Vibrant Indian food to sit in or take away
Eat With Grace - cafe within St Fillans Golf Club. Good food, frienldy local service, fair price.
Falls of Dochart Inn, Killin - good food in atmospheric pub, dog friendly.
Falls of Dochart Smokehouse Whisky smoked salmon breakfasts + lunch tasting with Tattinger Champagne. Retail outlet and on line shop too (locate behind the Inn car park opposite Falls)
G's Bistro Crieff- Owners Shari and Yann have downsized to this smaller restaurant maintaining their French influenced Savoyard cooking menu.
Gingerbread Company Food and Gifts is in Killin. Delicious home made sausage rolls, pies, quiche, soup, coffee and cakes. Modestly priced sit in and takeaway, also selling seasonal gifts. Pet friendly and open from 7am for early rolls and bacon or sausage.
Gloagburn Farmshop Cafe, near Perth -fresh Scottish produce. Dogs in outdoor seating only
Lade Inn, Kilmahog Dog friendly with special Scottish bottled beer shop on site
Lion & Unicorn, Thornhill, Traditional (1635) restaurant pub. Friendly, excellent home cooking with favourites and specials. A warm welcome and cosy fireplaces. Dog friendly
Lutis Artisan Food Callander - Wood fired pizzas to take away
Meadow Inn Crieff - Family run, good value pub grub. Dog friendly
Mhor Bread and tea room Callander -Home made soup, MHOR bread, award winning pies, cakes. Dog friendly cafe
Nuii Ice Cream Courtyard at Auchingarrich, Comrie
Roman Camp Hotel Callander - 3AA rosettes (dogs can go in to the Potting Shed Bistro on site)
St Fillans Golf Club, St Fillans - Excellent home cooking, baking and order to carry out menus.
The Boat House Loch Tay
The Courtyard Brasserie & Bar, Kenmore - dog friendly
The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant - Extra Special 2 Michelin Stars for exec chef Mark Donald (no dogs)
The Inn at Kippen -dog friendly
The Killin Hotel Killin -Dogs allowed in the bar and lounge, Dine in the conservatory, great food - butter chicken curry is excellent
The Old Bank, Callander coffee house and restaurant. Gluten free menu (guide dogs only)
The Pier Cafe, Stonachlacher, Loch Katrine, The Trossachs -Quality snacks and lunches, great service (dog friendly)
The Potting shed bistro Callander - excellent soup and sandwich, scones, evening meals, (dog friendly)
The Real Food Cafe, Tyndrum More than just a fish and chip cafe, award winning, full of surprises. (Dog friendly)
The River Inn. Killin (formerly Capercaillie), now serving Mediterranean and European dishes.
The Royal Hotel, Comrie - Excellent food in the Garden Room, Melville and Lounge bars (dog friendly). Old traditional country hotel with stylish decor and an excellent chef
The Secret Pizza - McLaren Hall, Car Park, KillinTakeaway pizzas, freshly made, fair prices. Popular with Killin and area residents. Also offer Noodle bowls
Aberfeldy Watermill Bookshop - Aberfeldy
Allan Water Cafe, Bridge of Allan - Great family sit in fish and chip shop / restaurant
Ardeonaig Hotel - Killin
Brig O Turk Tea Room - Vegetarian Cafe, make their own cakes and scones
Byre Inn, Brig O Turk - Open every day, Sunday roasts and breakfasts 8am to 9pm (dog friendly)
Cafe Delivino - Crieff Popular Italian quality Deli and cafe in the centre off the main street.
Cafe Rhubarb Enjoy Martijn + Laura's soup, cakes, etc. Great view of the High St, dogs welcome
Callander Meadows, Callander - Locally sourced, seasonal ingredients offering a contemporary Scottish dining experience in a Georgian townhouse.
Coorie-In Muthill - Formerely The Barley Bree
Courie Inn Killin - Charming service, good food
Cromlix House, Kinbuck nr Dunblane Chez Roux restaurant. tastebud treat for foodies 3AA rosettes
Deil's Cauldron, Comrie - Excellent chef coaoked table d'hing, light bite lunches and Sunday roast
Deli Ecosse -Sources most of its products from Scottish producers.
Dizzy Duck Cafe, Auchingarrich Comrie - Home baking, off road setting in family fav. wildlife park
Desh. Callander - Vibrant Indian food to sit in or take away
Eat With Grace - cafe within St Fillans Golf Club. Good food, frienldy local service, fair price.
Falls of Dochart Inn, Killin - good food in atmospheric pub, dog friendly.
Falls of Dochart Smokehouse Whisky smoked salmon breakfasts + lunch tasting with Tattinger Champagne. Retail outlet and on line shop too (locate behind the Inn car park opposite Falls)
G's Bistro Crieff- Owners Shari and Yann have downsized to this smaller restaurant maintaining their French influenced Savoyard cooking menu.
Gingerbread Company Food and Gifts is in Killin. Delicious home made sausage rolls, pies, quiche, soup, coffee and cakes. Modestly priced sit in and takeaway, also selling seasonal gifts. Pet friendly and open from 7am for early rolls and bacon or sausage.
Gloagburn Farmshop Cafe, near Perth -fresh Scottish produce. Dogs in outdoor seating only
Lade Inn, Kilmahog Dog friendly with special Scottish bottled beer shop on site
Lion & Unicorn, Thornhill, Traditional (1635) restaurant pub. Friendly, excellent home cooking with favourites and specials. A warm welcome and cosy fireplaces. Dog friendly
Lutis Artisan Food Callander - Wood fired pizzas to take away
Meadow Inn Crieff - Family run, good value pub grub. Dog friendly
Mhor Bread and tea room Callander -Home made soup, MHOR bread, award winning pies, cakes. Dog friendly cafe
Nuii Ice Cream Courtyard at Auchingarrich, Comrie
Roman Camp Hotel Callander - 3AA rosettes (dogs can go in to the Potting Shed Bistro on site)
St Fillans Golf Club, St Fillans - Excellent home cooking, baking and order to carry out menus.
The Boat House Loch Tay
The Courtyard Brasserie & Bar, Kenmore - dog friendly
The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant - Extra Special 2 Michelin Stars for exec chef Mark Donald (no dogs)
The Inn at Kippen -dog friendly
The Killin Hotel Killin -Dogs allowed in the bar and lounge, Dine in the conservatory, great food - butter chicken curry is excellent
The Old Bank, Callander coffee house and restaurant. Gluten free menu (guide dogs only)
The Pier Cafe, Stonachlacher, Loch Katrine, The Trossachs -Quality snacks and lunches, great service (dog friendly)
The Potting shed bistro Callander - excellent soup and sandwich, scones, evening meals, (dog friendly)
The Real Food Cafe, Tyndrum More than just a fish and chip cafe, award winning, full of surprises. (Dog friendly)
The River Inn. Killin (formerly Capercaillie), now serving Mediterranean and European dishes.
The Royal Hotel, Comrie - Excellent food in the Garden Room, Melville and Lounge bars (dog friendly). Old traditional country hotel with stylish decor and an excellent chef
The Secret Pizza - McLaren Hall, Car Park, KillinTakeaway pizzas, freshly made, fair prices. Popular with Killin and area residents. Also offer Noodle bowls
Quality Produce & Farm Shop Guide – #ShopLocal Taste of Scotland
Cakes from the MHOR Bakery Callander also supplied in MHOR84, Balquhidder
Falls of Dochart hot and cold smoked salmon
Salmon and Deli products:
Falls of Dochart Smoked Salmon - Visit the Falls of Dochart smokehouse, tasting counter and shop to purchase salmon smoked and prepped on the premisis. The pate is wonderful. Or make your own. See their website recipe ideas. You will also find a range of deli food and drink gift ideas, including own brand gin and whisky. Perthshire Preserves, Scottish made rape seed oil dressings, bread made in Comrie, shortbread, chocolate, oatcakes and other produce Made in Scotland.
Coffee
Glen Lyon Coffee - Coffee roasted near Glen Lyon. Available in local deli's or on line
Bakery
Mhor Bread- Discover the wonders of the MHOR bakery in Callander offering a selection of cakes, sour dough and other rustic bread and rolls and pies. Try the steak and haggis or other choices of gourmet pies. The cakes are delicious. You might want to buy a selection box, cut and share to experience more than just one! We are fans of the MHOR shortbread too.
Campbells bakery Crieff and Comrie
Main Street Bakery Callander - every day pies and cakes at a fair price
Wild Hearth Bakery - (NB: New retail bakery shop in Comrie for sourdough bread and pastries) Takeaway coffee here too. Discover other Wildhearth baked goods stockists here
Cheese
Strathearn Cheese is worth looking out for. A quality hotel will offer a choice in restaurants and you will find them at the local farmers markets to buy your own.
Farmers Markets
- Farm Shop at Comrie Croft, near Comrie
- Perthsire Farmers Market For a wider range of Perthshire produce visit the Farmers Market
- Stirling Farmers Market If you are in the Stirlng area visit the Stirling Farmers market
Other Deli Counters
Chocolates
- Gordon and Durwood. -Chocolates and sweets - Manufacturers of sweets and chocolates since 1925
Whisky
- Whisky distillery tours and shop Deanston, Doune
- Whisky distillery tours and shop Glenturret , Crieff
- Callander Drinks Company, shop and tasting rooms The Grail
- Tyndrum Whisky on-line or visit The Green Welly Stop for a quality selection in store, Tyndrum
- Falls of Dochart label Glenturret Whisky
Gin
- MHOR gin and honey - Mhor In Store sells an ever changinG range of seasonal products including own brand gin and honey. Owners Tom and Lisa Lewis created Dr Osbournes gin . Choose number 46 or 99
- Stirling Gin, Gin distillery and shop, Stirling
- Falls of Dochart Gin, Killin
- Dr Osbornes Gin, at MHOR is Store, Kingshouse, Balquhidder turn off from A84
- 1881 Gin and tasting experience, Crieff Hydro
- The Aberturret Gin -Glenturret Distillery Crieff. The Aberturret Gin- Hand crafted Scottish Gin -
MacGregor's Market, Killin Community hub, store and post office
Autumn Sloe Berries growing at Briar Cottages - Make your own Sloe Gin
Fruit and Veg
Butcher
Fish
- The Handy Shop Comrie and Crieff Fresh seasonal fruit and veg including organic options
- The Smiddy, Blair Drummond - Seasonal fresh fruit and veg shop
- Klondyke: The Crieff Food Company Ltd, Crieff
- Comrie Croft Farm Shop
Butcher
- D. Campbell & Son, Callander
- David Comrie & Son, Comrie
- Gourlay Butchers, Crieff
- Smiddy Butchery, Blair Drummond
- Inverlochlarig Venison - Buy quality venison products straight from the farm in Balquhidder
Fish
- Crieff Fish shop, fresh fish and seafood shop, Crieff
Fresh Fish and Seafood
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Fresh trout caught in Loch Earn
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Fresh Fish delivered by Crieff Fish shop to Briar Cottage Lochearnhead on Fridays
if ordered on a Thursday - ask us.
Fish
Guests are welcome to buy fresh fish from Crieff Fish shop. Either visit and choose from the incredible fish display in Crieff High Street OR ask us about placing an order on Thursday for Delivery on a Friday.
Fresh Tuna, seafood white and smoked haddock, lemon sole, fresh and hot smoked salmon, kippers, mackerel, sea bass, herring and more.
You can not beat the taste of fresh fish. Of course you can try to catch your own trout in the fishing season from our loch garden and jetty. The cottage record is 48 in a week by a couple and their grandson. (The trout season is March 15th to October 6th
Directories
Perth and Kinross Food and Drink Directory - High-quality food and drink offerings in Perthshire
Callander local shops Food and Drink
Forth Valley Food Trail Map
Forth Valley Food and Drink Members
Guests are welcome to buy fresh fish from Crieff Fish shop. Either visit and choose from the incredible fish display in Crieff High Street OR ask us about placing an order on Thursday for Delivery on a Friday.
Fresh Tuna, seafood white and smoked haddock, lemon sole, fresh and hot smoked salmon, kippers, mackerel, sea bass, herring and more.
You can not beat the taste of fresh fish. Of course you can try to catch your own trout in the fishing season from our loch garden and jetty. The cottage record is 48 in a week by a couple and their grandson. (The trout season is March 15th to October 6th
Directories
Perth and Kinross Food and Drink Directory - High-quality food and drink offerings in Perthshire
Callander local shops Food and Drink
Forth Valley Food Trail Map
Forth Valley Food and Drink Members
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🧺 Local Farmers’ Markets Around Lochearnhead
📍 Comrie Farmers Market
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Whisky Smoked Cheddar, Killin
Perthshire Preserves Chutneys Curds and Jams
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