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The Balloch House, Alexandria, Dunbartonshire

The Balloch House

4.2
4.2
11 Reviews
£25 and under
International
  • Romantic
  • Good for business meals
  • Child-friendly
The Balloch House was built in the early 18th Century, when it was the place where ferries ran from across the River Leven. It became a hotel in the early 19th century since when The Balloch has had a number of famous visitors including; Hans Christian Anderson in 1847 and the Empress Eugenie, wife of Louis-Napolean Bonaparte's nephew in 1860.

With tremendous views of Loch Lomond, Balloch House has hosted royalty and celebrities, and dates to the 1700s when it was used to run ferries across the River Leven. Balloch comes from the Gaelic 'bealach' meaning mountain pass.

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What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

11 Reviews
  1. jws1

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 12 September 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice inn across from our guest house. Food and drink was good- seemed a little understaffed. Nice ambiance.

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  2. BernieH

    Essex

    178 reviews

    3.0

    178 reviews

    Dined on 18 July 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    What a difference a couple of days makes!! The food was was just as good as our first visit but oh the service. It is a long time since we have experienced such a catalogue of poor service from the moment we arrived to the paying the bill challenges - truly appalling. Our friends were left questioning why we had invited them to a dining experience at Balloch House despite the quality of the food.

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  3. BernieH

    Essex

    178 reviews

    4.0

    178 reviews

    Dined on 16 July 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely meal with very friendly service. Really enjoyed the duo of pate starter and our fish and chip mains. Intend to visit again in a couple of days with friends.

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  4. Annie

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 June 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant meal and lovely atmosphere, definitely recommend.

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  5. SimonP

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 April 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress was a true example of professional, warm , efficient hospitality. We would definitely come back

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 31 March 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mother’s Day meal - the food was exceptionally nice. All courses were superb. So happy everything was so nice and made Mother’s Day so good for mum. Thank you ❤️

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  7. DouglasF

    Las Vegas

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was top class. I had the seafood risotto which was delicious. Staff were also accommodating to our 14 month old despite her dropping a lot of her peas on the floor.

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  8. BernieH

    Essex

    178 reviews

    4.0

    178 reviews

    Dined on 20 July 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Restaurant is on the bank of the river in Balloch and is a top choice for the area. The food we had was delicious and, as part of a set menu including a variety of drink options, provided very good value for money. The staff were very friendly, helpful and efficient. Altogether a thoroughly enjoyable experience and we will definitely use again when in the area.

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  9. DarrM

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly staff excellent service nothing was too much trouble good food

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  10. CDAK

    London

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly and forthcoming staff. Cosy atmosphere with the fire chimney and the live music in the background.

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The Balloch House is rated 4.2 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for The Balloch House

Balloch Road, Balloch, Alexandria, Dunbartonshire G83 8LQ

Additional information

  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Indoor Fireplace
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