We have some excellent local businesses, restaurants and shops on our doorstep. Here is a local directory to help you plan your stay, we will be happy to recommend other good businesses as well.

Local Taxi

Pickup Address: The Witches Hat, Croftamie, G63 OHD. Book in advance where possible. Don’t forget to give them your phone number, so the driver can let you know they’ve arrived!

  • Gregor Murray - 07427607100

  • Drymen Taxis - 01360 660077

  • Clachan Cabs - 07733 135317

  • Dacs Taxis - 07868 534494

  • Wright Taxis - 01389 721020

Local Takeaways

Delivery Address: The Witches Hat, Croftamie, G63 OHD. Don’t forget to give them your phone number, so the delivery driver can let you know they’ve arrived!

  • Chimes (Alexandria) Chinese sit in or takeaway - 209 Main St, Jamestown, Alexandria G83 8PN

  • Saffron (Balfron) Indian Cuisine - 01360 440505

  • Beijing (Balloch) Chinese takeaway - 01389 756688

  • Chillies (Blanefield) Pizza-Kebabs-Curries, Delivery - 01360 770727

  • Friar Tuck (Balfron) - 127 Buchanan St, Balfron, G63 0TE. Fish & Chips-Pizzas-Kebabs-Burgers, Pick up Only - 01360 440684

Local Places for Dining out

Croftamie

  • The But & Ben 01360 661376 - Open for breakfast and lunch

Drymen

  • The Clachan 01360 660824 - Book as early as possible. My Favourite for dinner. Dog friendly in the bar

  • The Drymen Inn 01360 660123 - Dog friendly in a section of the restaurant

  • Drymen Bakery & Deli 01360 660070 - Takeaway sandwiches and baked goods, with outdoor seating

  • The Winnock Hotel, Restaurant & Bar 01360 660245

  • Skoosh Drymen - Open for Breakfast & Lunch only. Sit in or takeaway

Balmaha

  • Oak Tree Inn 01360 870357

  • St Mocha Coffee shop & Ice Cream Parlour 01360 870472

Killearn

  • The Old Mill 01360 550068 - A firm Favourite

  • The Kitchen Window - Breakfast/Lunch

  • Town & Country Coffee Shop - Breakfast/Lunch

  • Oakwood Garden Centre - Breakfast/Lunch

Strathblane

  • Kirkhouse Inn 01360 771771

Fintry

  • The Fintry Inn 01360 860224

Balloch

  • Tullie Inn 01389 752052

  • The Boat House 01389 310777 - Lovely food and stunning views of Loch Lomond

Grocery Shopping

  • Spar Drymen - Very basic min-market but good for wine and beer

  • The Co op Killearn - Larger than Spar and more of a selection

  • McDonald Butcher in Drymen - Excellent for BBQ items