Afternoon Tea with its savoury sandwiches, piping hot tea and sweet treats is the ultimate luxurious treat but where are the best places to go near Loch Lomond?
If you’re looking to add a regal touch to your weekend ahead of the Platinum Jubilee or you have another special occasion in mind, here are the top spots that you can savour the afternoon treat on your doorstep.
We have rounded up the best eateries that offer the luxurious experience to help you spend more time stuffing your face with scones and less on the stressful organising.
Here are the top 5 places that offer afternoon teas in your area based on their Tripadvisor ratings and reviews.
Best places for afternoon tea near Loch Lomond
Benvenuti Cafe
Where: 2-6 Greenhead Road West Dumbartonshire, Dumbarton, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park G82 1EL Scotland
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5
Number of ‘Excellent’ reviews: 62
One person left this review on Tripadvisor: "Great we coffee shop on outskirts of Dunbarton. Clean tidy and great food and coffee.Easy to find on road into Dunbarton. Parking spaces round back."
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Lodge on Loch Lomond
Where: Route A82, Luss, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park G83 8PA Scotland
Tripadvisor rating: 4.0
Number of ‘Excellent’ reviews: 1690
After their trip, one Tripadvisor user said: "We had afternoon tea here with a great table by the window to enjoy the beautiful views of Loch Lomond. Even on a damp afternoon this was a fabulous vista to enjoy. Afternoon tea was lovely.
"It was my birthday and candles were on the little cakes. Much appreciated. Nice range of sandwiches, scones and treats. Thank you for the takeaway box of good. Great service from the staff."
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Duck Bay Hotel and Restaurant
Where: Loch Lomond Duck Bay Hotel, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Alexandria G83 8QZ Scotland
Tripadvisor rating: 4.0
Number of ‘Excellent’ reviews: 679
Following their visit, one customer wrote: "Had a lovely lunch in Bobbys at Duck Bay , waiting staff very helpful and food very fresh, place very clean and tables etc sanitised between customers.Super."
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Sugar Boat
Where: 30 Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh G84 8AQ Scotland
Tripadvisor rating: 4.0
Number of ‘Excellent’ reviews: 272
One happy customer reviewed their experience: "We were spoilt for choice on the menu and specials and were not disappointed with the food. The staff had a friendly laid back manner which we found appealing.
"The decor inside is stylish and a cute little kitchen shop there too. Wish we'd found this place a day or 2 earlier in our stay as we would definitely have visited more than once if we'd had the time. An absolute must if you are in Helensburgh"
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Scruples
Where: 3 Wallace Street, Dumbarton, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park G82 1HH Scotland
Tripadvisor rating: 4.0
Number of ‘Excellent’ reviews: 16
One person took to Tripadvisor after their trip, writing: "First time ever been in this small cosy restaurant. Lovely staff serving delicious home made chicken soup, warm homemade fruit scones with clotted cream and jam and a pot of tea.
Excellent value for money. Would definitely recommend this lovely wee place."
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