Stirling
The Inn On Loch Lomond

The Inn On Loch Lomond

Scotland, United Kingdom, G83 8PD, Stirling

Steak • 4-star • Lodging • Breakfast


"My friend and I spontaneously booked a night at this hotel on our way back home from a trip up North, along with my friend's small dog. The booking process was easy and we arrived around 8pm. Despite previously declining a dinner reservation, the hotel was happy to accommodate us for dinner. The meal was delicious! Our twin room was spacious and the beds were very comfortable. The en suite bathroom and shower were fantastic, with minimal noise reaching our room. The best part was the French doors that opened up to a stunning view. We were on the top floor and had a great view of the loch and hills. The only downside was the traffic noise from the main road below, but the room and view were definitely worth the price we paid. There was easy access from the car park to walk down to the loch side and we enjoyed a long walk along the cycle/walk trail with the dog at sunrise. Breakfast was included in the price and it was lovely, with a self-service continental option and a choice of cooked breakfast. The food was of high quality and my dog enjoyed her sausage. Dog owners were seated separately with their pets in the bar area, but it was laid out similarly to the rest of the dining area with window seating and beautiful views. This also ensured that other guests were not bothered by dogs during mealtimes. We felt well taken care of and the staff were all very friendly. We had a great time and will definitely be back to this excellent value for money hotel."

Jam Jar

Jam Jar

28 Henderson Street, FK9 4HR, Stirling, United Kingdom

Fish • Steak • Pizza • Seafood


"Went in for breakfast on a cold, rainy November morning. The first thing that struck me was how cosy the place was there's a wood fired stove at the front and another through the back and they were blazing away making the place lovely and toasty. The space is nice there's lots of room and although it got a lot busier quite quickly after we went in, there was nobody sitting really close to us and it didn't feel crowded. As an aside, I don't often comment on the toilets but I was actually really impressed with the toilets here, they were lovely and I liked the little notice board in the ladies' with local notices on it. The breakfast menu has a great selection, with everything from a full breakfast to pancakes to French toast to eggs benedict to simpler options. And it's really reasonable french toast with bacon and maple syrup would only set you back £4.50, the full breakfast is under £8. I went for the eggs benedict with crispy bacon, Him Indoors went for the full breakfast. Both were good not knockout fantastic (one day I'm going to write a book about my hunt for the best eggs benedict in Scotland), but really good and, considering the prices, seriously good value for money. We sat and had a second round of coffees afterwards (the coffee was lovely) and with breakfast and two drinks each for three people it came to around £35. The staff were super friendly, really chatty and the whole atmosphere is warm and welcoming. I'd like to go back to try their evening food as well to see how that compares, but I would definitely recommend it for a good breakfast at a great price."

The Gallery

The Gallery

Forth Valley College, FK8 1SE, Stirling, United Kingdom

Food • Wine • Desserts • European


"I hope that this review is taken in the manner in which it is intended. A college restaurant where students in the hospitality sector show off their skills. Fair to say that the level of service you receive will be determined by the level of experience of the student. Food wise, we enjoyed a three course meal for lunch with coffee and mince pies to follow at the princely sum if £23.95pp! Not too shabby. A simple menu with 4 choices per course, the food was beautifully prepared and presented. Our only quibble was that my wife’s mash was quite cool. That apart, it was well portioned and tasty. Service obviously some of the students are very new to dealing and interacting with the public. Can I offer some positive criticism: Don’t be scared to interact with the customer. Obviously this depends on the mood or manner of the diner. This will come in time. People enjoy eating out and part of the job is to put them at ease. Smile! It’s amazing how a cheery face can brighten the mood and put both diner and assistant at ease. Ask , after a discreet interval, if all is satisfactory. But don’t predict their reply will always be positive. Be ready to accept a query or a negative response so that you can react accordingly. Find out as much as you can about the dishes on offer , the drinks etc. you won’t know everything, but be prepared for such questions and do some research beforehand. You are the link between the customer and the and the restaurant. Of course all of this will come in time All in all , a lovely clean place with good food on offer at a reasonable price. Well done."