Making memories together. Explore our family-friendly event calendar and book your spot today! We look forward to seeing you.

This autumn, why rush when you can relax? Unwind at our cosy pub in Balloch, where the only thing on the agenda is having a great time. We've got everything you need to enjoy the colder months in comfort, including delicious food and great choices of beer and wine.  Cheers to slowing down and enjoying each season to its fullest.

Welcome to The Queen of the Loch in Balloch: a family-friendly pub on the shores of Loch Lomond. If you’re travelling from close-by Dumbarton, Geilston, or Cardross, you’ll be familiar with the beauty of the area. And for families visiting from further afield, we have a 27-room lodge onsite. Book direct for the best room rates, and bring the family for a wonderful break in the gateway to the Scottish Highlands. Or just visit us for the perfect pub meal! With a menu featuring traditional carvery roasts, plenty of pub classics, and nutritious kids’ dishes, there’s something for everyone—from Nanna and Grandad to the smallest members of the clan.

We’re taking Christmas bookings and can’t wait to welcome you! Our festive menus are full of delicious seasonal dishes and traditional Christmas classics.
Whether you&#8217;re planning a family dinner, a get-together with friends, or a special night out, our pub offers the perfect setting to create unforgettable memories this festive season.

Christmas at The Queen Of The Loch

You’ll feel right at home when you stay with us at The Queen Of The Loch in Balloch. Whether it’s for a quick stop over for a business trip, a weekend away with friends or a break with the family, The Queen Of The Loch is the perfect place to relax and refuel. So, whatever your visit entails, we’ll make your stay with us is as comfortable as possible. Plus, when you book direct, you’re guaranteed the best rates for your stay! For larger groups, please visit our Marston’s Inns <a href="https://www.marstonsinns.co.uk/inns/?q=CT10%202QD&inFId=4&inDo=1">Group Bookings</a> page.

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Whatever the occasion, whatever you fancy, we’ve got it covered. From pub classics, to lighter bites and delicious desserts, there’s something for everyone.

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Come and enjoy drinks and delicious food with your furry friend at your side. Our beloved pets go everywhere with us, which is why we’re happy to welcome them into the bar area at The Queen Of The Loch.

Your local dog friendly pub in Balloch

Whether you stand at the bar for a chat or prefer settling into a comfy chair with a pint, you’ll find everything you need at The Queen Of The Loch in Balloch.

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Dreaming of a delicious Christmas feast with family and friends? Look no further than The Queen Of The Loch in Balloch!
Our chefs have crafted a delicious range of <a href="/christmas-day">Christmas Day</a>, <a href="/boxing-day">Boxing Day</a>, and <a href="/festive-menu">Festive Menus</a> including traditional roasts with all the trimmings to comforting classics and delightful desserts, that are guaranteed to make your celebration extra special. Plus, nothing beats the warm, welcoming feeling our pub brings throughout Christmas to make it an even more magical occasion.
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Secure your booking early and let us help you create magical memories!

Book for Christmas today or by the 31st October, and we&#8217;ll give you £10 worth of vouchers* for you to enjoy on a future visit!
It&#8217;s our way of saying thank you and giving another reason to come back and visit us.

Your Christmas gift from us!

Toast to the New Year at The Queen Of The Loch with celebrations surrounded by great food, drinks and fun for all!  Then, enjoy a family feast on New Year&#8217;s Day to make the most of the festive break.
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Give the gift of good food, good times and good company this Christmas &#8211; all from one little e-gift card. If you&#8217;re looking for the perfect gift for your friends and family this festive season, then look no further than a Love My Locals e-gift card.
From burgers and beers to curries and cocktails, the Love My Locals e-gift card delivers it all. Best of all, they can use it at over 1,000 pubs and bars across the UK!
Order yours in a few clicks from the Love My Locals site today and they&#8217;ll be delivered directly to their inbox!

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This School Holiday

Kids Eat for £1 is back this Autumn.
Planning ways to keep the kids entertained- and well-fed during the autumn Holidays?
Why not join us at The Queen Of The Loch in Balloch and treat your little ones to a delicious meal for just £1* when you purchase any adult meal.
It&#8217;s the perfect way to make the make the most of the school holidays without breaking the bank. Relax, enjoy a great meal, and let us the cooking!
Offer available &#8211; 13th -17th October 2025 and 20th &#8211; 24th October 2025 (excludes weekend of 18th & 19th of October) .
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School holiday fun with the kids? We have got you covered!

We’re summoning all you spooky souls down to your local haunt from 17th October – 1st November for a monster fortnight of devilish events and spooky treats!
Sink your fangs in to wickedly delicious dishes and sip on potions that pack a spooky punch. From ghostly good food and drinks to monster mashes and good times, there’s something for every monster this October.

Grab your witches’ hats and pumpkins and get ready for a hauntingly good time! Our Big Trick or Treat Halloween Party is not to be missed. Dress to scare, and get ready for music, fun and frights that everyone with love.
But the frightful fun doesn’t stop there! Throughout the spooky season we have a cauldron bubbling over with spooktacular events. There’s a trick (and plenty of treats) happening at The Queen Of The Loch in Balloch &#8211; ghoul times are guaranteed.
Join us if you dare!
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HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS

This Halloween get ready to sink your fangs into our limited-time food menu! It’s the perfect way to fuel up before all the frightful fun.
Big monsters can share our NEW Trick or Treat Wings &#8211; Chicken or Cauliflower. But beware… some fiery wings are spiked with Ghost Chilli sauce. Share the fear. Eat at your own risk.
Or tuck into our NEW Undead Mac Stack Burger. Bite to reveal a gooey centre that looks eerily like zombie brains &#8211; creepy, cheesy, and seriously spicy.
And for little monsters, our Creepy Crawly Kids’ Spider Burger is going to be a big favourite, but be sure to eat it quick before it crawls off your plate!
Don’t be a scaredy-cat, these dishes are only here for a limited time!
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SPOOKY EATS COMING SOON!

Are you a grown-up ghoul looking for your perfect potion?
Our limited-edition Halloween cocktails and shots are wickedly good and dangerously delicious.
Whether you take on a terrifying Twisted Shot or prefer to raise the dead with a Zombie cocktail, every sip is a scream. Summoned for spooky season only &#8211; catch them before they’re buried for another year.

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