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The Laroch Restaurant and Bar

RestaurantsBallachulish, SCT

4.5 out of 5 stars4.5(1,059 reviews)

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01855 811940
Loanfern, Ballachulish PH49 4JB, United Kingdom
£30–40 · Reported by 81 people

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About The Laroch Restaurant and Bar

On Loanfern in Ballachulish, The Laroch Restaurant and Bar runs a menu of around 60 dishes across a bar area and a separate dining room. The Haggis Bon-Bon's arrive with pickled turnip and Drambuie sauce, alongside freshly made soup to start. Main courses include braised featherblade of beef, belly pork, and a venison burger with chips, and the steak special comes with onion rings and peppercorn sauce. Scallops also appear on the menu, and local tap beer is poured at the bar. A fireplace sits in the room, and dogs are welcome throughout. The bar area fills up when football matches are shown on the television. The restaurant opens Wednesday to Sunday and stays closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, with housemade desserts closing out the menu.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes

Menu & Prices

60 dishes · mains £7–45
  • Freshly Made Soup£8.00
  • Haggis Bon-Bon's, Pickled Turnip, Drambuie Sauce£8.50
  • Highland Game Terrine, Fig And Apple Chutney, Oat Cakes£10.00
  • Loch Leven Mussels Steamed In Garlic, Cider And Parsley£12.00
  • Thai Green Chicken Curry With Steamed Rice£18.00
  • Grilled 6oz Steak Burger Served In A Toasted Bun£17.00
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Reviews

4.5/5
1,059 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention braised featherblade of beef, onion rings, venison burger and scallops.

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Customer Review Summary

Diners return most often for the braised featherblade of beef and belly pork, along with a Drambuie parfait with whisky jelly and raspberries that one reviewer called breathtaking. Scallops, a venison burger, and onion rings with peppercorn sauce also draw praise, and the staff are repeatedly described as friendly, chatty, and welcoming even when the bar is packed for football. Complaints center on consistency and pacing: one reviewer had tender beef and mash but raw potato and a solid chip in the same meal, along with slow service, a room-temperature drink, and waters that never arrived, plus a stark, noisy dining room they felt needed warmer lighting. Another found the room a little chilly on an early spring evening. A separate reviewer noted tourists and locals seemed to be seated in different areas. Most, though, describe leaving full, welcomed, and planning to return.

Featured reviews

  • Isabelle Tillott
    “The highs were high and the lows were low. Food was perfect (almost). Meat was tender and fell apart in your mouth. The sauce was delicious and the mash with the beef was beautifully creamy. Unfortunately, the potato with the pork was basically raw and the odd chip with the burger was a bit solid. The STP was amazing but the summer berries with rasberry sobert fell flat. The service was disappointing and slow. We ordering a rum and coke, only recieved a room temperature coke and asked for waters with dessert which never arrived. The atmosphere is possibly the worst part. Clinical white down lighters and the same 6 Olivia Dean songs playing on repeat. The rooms accoustics were such that the already loud table across from us was even louder. Honestly the restaurant would greatly benefit from some warm lights, spotify and some thick curtains around the windows to absorb noise. A restaurant that is so close to being great but just let down by some small but impactful details. Would definitely recommend for the food but not a date night.”
  • Mohammad AlSaeed
    “A fantastic dining experience! The food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. What stood out most was the genuinely friendly and welcoming staff—they made us feel at home from the moment we arrived. Great food, warm hospitality, and a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended!”
  • Jessica Howard
    “Pros: The food is excellent; the best thing we had was the scallops, but all our food was good. Cons: they seat the tourists in the bar area and seat locals in the dining room; …”
  • Struth Smith
    “Nice meal after a long day, cold beers and a nice pub. Food was good, venison burger with chips. Football was on so place was packed, staff just coping with orders and pouring drinks, but they kept it together.”
  • Conor Ó Beoláin
    “Lovely food and staff. A little chilly when we were there, seated inside, but I probably wouldn't worry, it was the start if March and they had just opened in the evening.”

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Highlights

“Casual pub-cum-bistro offering an ample menu of refined comfort fare & housemade desserts.”

  • Has fireplace
  • Has great beer selection
  • Serves great coffee
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great tea selection
  • Has great wine list

Amenities

  • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Has outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
  • Serves dine-in
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  • Good for kids
  • Serves vegan dishes
  • Has bar on site
  • Casual
  • Serves beer
  • Serves coffee
Offerings· 6
  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves cocktails
  • Serves healthy options
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Serves wine
Atmosphere· 1
  • Cosy
Accessibility· 3
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Family-friendly· 2
  • High chairs available
  • Has kids' menu
Dining options· 6
  • Serves brunch
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
  • Serves dessert
  • Has seating
  • Has table service
Parking· 3
  • Free parking lot
  • Paid parking lot
  • Plenty of parking
Pet-friendly· 2
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside
Planning· 1
  • Dinner reservations recommended
Highlights· 5
  • Has fireplace
  • Has great beer selection
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great tea selection
  • Has great wine list
Popular for· 3
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Crowd· 2
  • Good for groups
  • Popular with tourists

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