Location: Ballachulish
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Scotland, United Kingdom Food Guide: 10 British food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Ballachulish
Find out what British restaurants to try in Ballachulish. The village of Ballachulish (/ˌbæləˈxuːlɪʃ/ BAL-ə-KHOO-lish or /ˌbæləˈhuːlɪʃ/, from Scottish Gaelic Baile a' Chaolais [baləˈxɯːlˠ̪ɪʃ]) in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland, is centred on former slate quarries. The name Ballachulish (Ballecheles, 1522 – Straits town,) was more correctly applied to the area now called North Ballachulish, to the north of Loch Leven, but was usurped for the quarry villages at East Laroch and West Laroch, either side of the River Laroch, which were actually within Glencoe and South Ballachulish respectively.
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10. The Four Seasons Bistro & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By royo842
We walked over from a nearby B&B a couple of times and were welcomed without a reservation. The dining room is attractively decorated and has a log fireplace. The staff is young, friendly, and competent. Both times we ate here the food was of good quality, well-prepared and (what I like best) piping hot!
9. Loch View Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 35 reviews
Relax and enjoy meals with breath taking views or have a drink in the best bar in the Highlands! Our restaurant and bar offer the flexibility of dining either in a relaxed bar setting or cranking it up a bit by throwing on your glad rags and joining us in
Reviewed By Rachel B
My brother and I came to eat our first hot meal in Scotland at the Hotel Restaurant. The food was fine but immediately the atmosphere was strange. The manager (maybe owner) made several off-color jokes to us and we felt uncomfortable. He seemed upset. The restaurant was almost empty save for a few patrons drinking quietly. When we finished, we asked to pay our bill. After 25 minutes of waiting, we got up and went to the bar. Twice we asked to pay our bill, very quietly and politely. Both times we were ignored. The manager interacted with us several times, but always making odd jokes that were uncomfortable for us. Finally, my brother got up and went to ask to pay a bit more firmly. The manager made a sexual innuendo concerning our desire to leave. Like "oh you are wanting to get back to your b and b for some ..." My brother was mortified. He explained that we were brother and sister. The manager made another odd remark, but finally (after nearly an hour of us waiting) let us pay the bill. We walked back to our bnb in complete shock. Probably the worst dining experience of our lives. Both my brother and I have previous experience working as servers in restaurants and just could not believe what we had just been through. Do NOT eat here.
8. The Holly Tree Seafood Restaurant & Captains Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 522 reviews
Reviewed By a1i2
we had stayed at hollytree some 3 years past and on our return visit found yet again nothing but positives.staff all well mannered and smart accommodation perfect and serviced to a high standard by isa who was very friendly and interesting.the food also enjoyable I found the smoked haddock chowder to be very filling to the point that I could not manage a main fully. we were aware of the setting and beautiful views from our previous visit and again were treated to the added bonus of nice weather to enjoy the scenerywill be back in the future for sureone minus point hot plates please it is my pet hate and I experience it a lot even in 5 star hotels around the world.keep up your high standards till next time thanks again.
7. Club House & Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 14 reviews
Delightful cafe and bar situated within a beautiful golf course in the heart of the highlands of Scotland. Serving freshly prepared home baking and home cooking. The Ivy Room also offers a fantastic opertunity for private dining, private functions and eve
Reviewed By TracyG274
Great wee snack stop, lovely place to stop on my trip from Glasgow to Inverness via Fort William. Good range of tasty food, scrummy home baking, super coffee all very good value served by friendly staff. Pity I don't live closer - it would definitely be one of my regular coffee destinations if I did, but I will certainly be stopping off here again on future trips this way.
6. the Glencoe Gathering
Overall Ratings
3 based on 826 reviews
Reviewed By Charlene F
We came across Glencoe Gathering late in the afternoon in need of some tea and coffee and some refreshments. Upon entering we already regretted our choice, we were the only customers there and instead of staff offering help we were stared at by 2 members with no greeting at all. Eventually an older member of staff approached and once we asked if they would be willing to serve just hot drinks (it was nearing dinner and we did not know if they would be serving), we were rudely asked what we wanted without being seated or shown menus. After asking for a standard tea and coffee, we were told to sit wherever and after quite a wait got served some watery, tasteless, barely warm drinks. Upon finishing, no member of staff returned to us so wanting out as quickly as possible we walked up to the till to pay and this time the member of staff printed a receipt and took our payment without a single word to us! The whole experience was uncomfortable, with extremely tasteless and overpriced drinks.Dear guest Thank you for your valuable feedback, will discuss with department heads , sorry we where unable to meet your expectations. Kind regards
5. Bulas Bar and Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 121 reviews
Roaring log fires, peaceful surroundings, a cosy atmosphere and over one hundred years of traditional hospitality make the Ballachulish Hotel a real highland gem. Our staircase is creaky, some floors a little on the slope, but our welcome is warm our food
Reviewed By Rosemary W
The service was very hit and miss. Breakfast was self-service. Evening meal must turn up at precise time booked. My husband and I turned up 10 minutes early and were told we would not be served until our allotted time. I asked if we could sit at our allocated time and was told we could. The second night we asked if we could sit near the window as we had been promised we could. We were told 'if we have no tables near the window you can't.' The Manager then asked one of the waiters to prepare us a window seat. The waiter did this begrudgingly. I went to order a drink at the bar as we hadn't been offered the wine list. Whilst waiting at the bar the waiter asked my husband to order the meals. I had to return to the table to find a disgruntled waiter agitatedly waiting for our order.The meals overall were good. However there is very little haggis in the haggis starter and was not as described.On one occasion a staff member came over demanding I return to our hotel room as my dog was barking. It wasn't my dog who was barking, when I discovered this I asked whether the owner of the dog was going to be summoned as I was.; she ran away.I got the distinct feeling customers were a nuisance to the staff, who would rather we weren't there. Today the access we had us3d to enter the restaurant was locked.
4. The Quarry Centre
Overall Ratings
4 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By fct1
Absolutely lovely, staff are doing a great job keeping all the offers up to date. We went in, plenty of car parking as itâs shared with the CO-op and other local shops. They have plenty of tastefully set tables. They run a prepayment system that works perfectly for eat in and take away (but could be better signposted). Between us we had bacon roll, sausage sandwich, scone. All fresh, tasty and well presented as well. The cappuccino was perfectly well made. They have lovely cakes - for another time. We had a glance at the wraps and ciabattas - lunch looks promising! Nice Scottish Celtic music in the background. WiFi worked a treat.
3. Crafts & Things
Overall Ratings
4 based on 218 reviews
Reviewed By rosetaole8
In Glencoe you have about 4 places to eat. Glencoe gathering ...expensive and good quality. Didn't go inGlencoe caffe closed on Thursday. Nice local lunch and breaki.Glencoe inn...Didn't visit and this place.The ladies didn't stop cleaning the tables, making sure customers were quickly attended and service was very quick.Nice simple food...jackets, soup, paninis, ciabattas...average prices.It also has a small shop selling hats, blankets, socks, pottery, pictures and other highlands goodies. Completely unexpected and great view of the Glencoes
Ballachulish Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Ballachulish
2. The Laroch Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 919 reviews
Reviewed By MFWilson59
After being turned away from a busy restaurant in Glencoe village we were delighted to find a table at The Laroch. The food and service were excellent but unfortunately we were charged for a bottle of red wine instead of a glass. We didn't notice this till the next day and this was obviously our own fault but I emailed the restaurant about this a couple of days later giving them the full details of our meal and names of our servers but have not received the courtesy of a reply which is disappointing.Hi there. Delighted you enjoyed your meal with us, but really sorry you were overcharged for your wine. We are actually away on holiday at the moment, and so our emails arenât being monitored as they normally would be. We will be back home in a couple of days and will make sure you are refunded for the mistake. Kind regardsEileen
1. Glencoe Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 864 reviews
A warm welcome awaits you at Glencoe Cafe, the coffee shop in the quiet village of Glencoe. Along with a welcoming smile, we offer you quality coffee, roasted in Scotland, loose leaf tea imported by our Scottish suppliers, delicious breakfast and lunchtim
Reviewed By Windgate1
Stopped here on way to Loch Ness looking for a light lunch. We weren't disappointed, two choices of homemade soup. I had the tomato and basil with a cheese scone and delightful combination. Other half had pea and leek with bloomer bread, obviously I carried out quality control testing - yummy! An amazing selection of cakes but I was too full.Watching all the birds at the feeding station just outside the window was amazing.Thank you very much for the amazing review. We are delighted that you had a great lunch with us. Your quality control is very important. I do quality control for our home baking. Like you, I understand it's a difficult job but someone has to step up to the mark and do the job.. We hope you can visit us again.
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