Food and drink

Chefs John and Euan celebrate their success

Good Food Award

Rhu Inn team celebrate industry success after receiving top award

The restaurant on James Street won an award at the Scottish Curry Awards last year

The restaurant on James Street won an award at the Scottish Curry Awards last year

Scottish Curry Awards

Helensburgh curry restaurant up for best in Britain

Staff ahead of the opening last week

Staff ahead of the opening last week

New Helensburgh restaurant hails 'wonderful' reception to opening

The Cove and Kilcreggan Real Ale Festival took place last weekend

The Cove and Kilcreggan Real Ale Festival took place last weekend

Hundreds of revellers raised glass at 21st Cove and Kilcreggan Real Ale Festival

Masterchef star Rohan Wadke to host unique dinner series at Cameron House

A range of beers from brewers around the world will be available from next month.

A range of beers from brewers around the world will be available from next month.

Helensburgh pub The Henry Bell to play host to Wetherspoons beer festival

The new Domino's store will open next Monday

The new Domino's store will open next Monday

Opening date for new Domino's store in Helensburgh town centre revealed

Brambles of Inveraray

Brambles of Inveraray

Argyll and Bute Council

Inveraray bistro wins licence extension bid

Cove and Kilcreggan Real Ale Festival returns

Cove and Kilcreggan Real Ale Festival returns

Cove and Kilcreggan Real Ale Festival returns next weekend for 21st birthday

There will be a variety of vendors with sweet treats, drinks, and street food

There will be a variety of vendors with sweet treats, drinks, and street food

Loch Lomond festival to feature chefs, cocktails and some wild walks

Community food festival hailed a success bringing diverse people and tastes together

Community food festival hailed a success bringing diverse people and tastes together

Helensburgh community food festival hailed a tasty success

A host of Helensburgh and Lomond businesses were named as finalists at the Food Awards Scotland 2024

A host of Helensburgh and Lomond businesses were named as finalists at the Food Awards Scotland 2024

Here's the Helensburgh and Lomond finalists for Food Awards Scotland awards

The much-loved tea bar has reopened at the Vale of Leven Hospital.

The much-loved tea bar has reopened at the Vale of Leven Hospital.

Much-loved tea bar has reopened at Vale of Leven Hospital

The Helensburgh Community Hub's events promise to bring together world foods and literary genres.

The Helensburgh Community Hub's events promise to bring together world foods and literary genres.

Helensburgh events set to bring together book lovers and foodies in town

Paul Deakin opened the cafe two months ago in Helensburgh Central train station

Paul Deakin opened the cafe two months ago in Helensburgh Central train station

Meet the loving son behind Helensburgh's newest cafe - in memory of his mum

Only 100 individually numbered bottles are available worldwide

Only 100 individually numbered bottles are available worldwide

New Loch Lomond 50-year-old single malt with only 100 bottles released

The Loch Lomond Brewery is in the running for 11 prizes at the Scottish Beer Awards.

The Loch Lomond Brewery is in the running for 11 prizes at the Scottish Beer Awards.

Award-winning Loch Lomond business fight to be crowned Scottish Brewery of the Year

People in Helensburgh are invited to submit thir best signature bakes

People in Helensburgh are invited to submit thir best signature bakes

Keen bakers invited to Great British Bake Off inspired event in Helensburgh

Charitable cafe thanks customers for helping raise thousands for good causes

Charitable cafe thanks customers for helping raise thousands for good causes

Charitable cafe thanks customers for helping raise thousands for good causes

From The Courie Inn to The Village Rest, here are Loch Lomond's best restaurants based on Tripadvisor reviews

From The Courie Inn to The Village Rest, here are Loch Lomond's best restaurants based on Tripadvisor reviews

Loch Lomond's best restaurants to try this summer based on Tripadvisor reviews

It is the third year that the free family festival is running at Loch Lomond Shores

It is the third year that the free family festival is running at Loch Lomond Shores

Loch Lomond Shores

Dates announced for popular weekend event at Loch Lomond Shores

The fundraising plant sale will be held this weekend

The fundraising plant sale will be held this weekend

Parish church in Arrochar to hold plant sale and coffee morning fundraiser

Visitors can enjoy a cup of hot coffee or tea

Visitors can enjoy a cup of hot coffee or tea

The Guild at Helensburgh Parish Church to hold coffee morning this weekend

Annaya's have announced their takeaway service of their second premises in Balloch

Annaya's have announced their takeaway service of their second premises in Balloch

Award-winning Helensburgh restaurant launches new takeaway service

If approved, the distillery would be built in the grounds of Inveraray Castle

If approved, the distillery would be built in the grounds of Inveraray Castle

Multi-million pound distillery planned for stunning Inveraray Castle

The festival will be a chance to try a variety of food and drink options

The festival will be a chance to try a variety of food and drink options

Food and drink festival set to mark round-the-world yacht race's Oban visit

The Helensburgh Food and Drink Festival brought plenty of tasty treats to town on May 25 and 26

The Helensburgh Food and Drink Festival brought plenty of tasty treats to town on May 25 and 26

PICTURES: Food and drink fest gives Helensburgh's Christmas lights a boost

There was gin, beer, lager, prosecco and fizz to choose from at the two-day event at the weekend

There was gin, beer, lager, prosecco and fizz to choose from at the two-day event at the weekend

Warm weather and sun's out as crowds enjoy Helensburgh Beer and Gin Festival 2024

Visitors enjoyed the sunshine

Visitors enjoyed the sunshine

Loch Lomond Shores

Pictures: Thousands flock to Loch Lomond Shores for Springfest 2024

There will be plenty of food vendors at the festival

There will be plenty of food vendors at the festival

Brand new food and drink festival to take place in Helensburgh

The Helensburgh Beer and Gin Festival takes place at the Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre on May 17 and 18.

The Helensburgh Beer and Gin Festival takes place at the Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre on May 17 and 18.

Final countdown is on to the Helensburgh Beer and Gin Festival this weekend

The gin has been well received by gin lovers in Helensburgh and across the UK

The gin has been well received by gin lovers in Helensburgh and across the UK

Owners of Helensburgh gin were inspired by lamb with 'jelly legs'

The Save the Children afternoon tea is always a popular event in Helensburgh

The Save the Children afternoon tea is always a popular event in Helensburgh

Annual afternoon tea to return to Helensburgh in aid of Save the Children

Springfest is back at Loch Lomond Shores on the weekend of May 18 and 19

Springfest is back at Loch Lomond Shores on the weekend of May 18 and 19

Loch Lomond Shores

Popular Loch Lomond festival readyto return after weather-enforced call-off

The popular event is returning to the town

The popular event is returning to the town

Helensburgh Beer and Gin Festival organisers say 2024 event will be 'the best yet'

The popular eatery will be collaborating with a new eatery in Balloch

The popular eatery will be collaborating with a new eatery in Balloch

Award-winning restaurant announces collaboration plans with brand new eatery

The coffee shop will be reopening tomorrow

The coffee shop will be reopening tomorrow

'Don't call it a comeback'...but Helensburgh coffee shop to reopen this weekend

Mark Irvine, inset left, was accused of being 'woke' by opposition councillor Alastair Redman during a debate on supporting local farmers and other producers

Mark Irvine, inset left, was accused of being 'woke' by opposition councillor Alastair Redman during a debate on supporting local farmers and other producers

Argyll and Bute Council

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Debate on local produce sparks cries of 'woke!' from Argyll and Bute opposition

It's far from the first award won by Masala Twist

It's far from the first award won by Masala Twist

Scottish Curry Awards

Award-winning eatery in Helensburgh named as Scotland's Indian Restaurant of the Year

People in Largs are invited to attend the event

People in Largs are invited to attend the event

Owner of new Helensburgh coffee shop Overflow celebrates successful launch

Gina and Julian Militaru from The Artist Patisserie in Sinclair Street.

Gina and Julian Militaru from The Artist Patisserie in Sinclair Street.

Sweet taste of success as popular Helensburgh dessert shop makes it two wins in a row

Pizza will be on the menu this weekend

Pizza will be on the menu this weekend

Street food pop-up event to come to Helensburgh this weekend

The event has been postponed till later in the month

The event has been postponed till later in the month

Loch Lomond Shores

Popular event postponed due to adverse weather conditions

Mike Edwards says he can’t abide the lust so many people display about eating

Mike Edwards says he can’t abide the lust so many people display about eating

Mike Edwards: I can’t abide the lust so many people display about eating

Residents had a great time at the cake sale

Residents had a great time at the cake sale

Pictures: Morar Lodge Care Home residents clown around at Red Nose Day cake sale

New Italian restaurant and deli opens at luxury Scottish hotel

New Italian restaurant and deli opens at luxury Scottish hotel

New Italian restaurant and deli opens at luxury Loch Lomond hotel

The new business will sell churros, pizzas, burgers, ice cream and more

The new business will sell churros, pizzas, burgers, ice cream and more

New cafe in Helensburgh takes to social media to tease its launch next week

There was plenty of fun to be had at the 'Galentine's Day Boozy Brunch' at the Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre

There was plenty of fun to be had at the 'Galentine's Day Boozy Brunch' at the Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre

PICTURES: It's ladies first at 'Galentine's Day' event in Helensburgh

Aimee was delighted to receive the award on Monday night

Aimee was delighted to receive the award on Monday night

Helensburgh woman 'thrilled' to win top prize at prestigious Glasgow Bar Awards

Planning permission has been granted for a change of use to allow Domino's Pizza to set up in Helensburgh

Planning permission has been granted for a change of use to allow Domino's Pizza to set up in Helensburgh

Pizza giant is a step closer to coming to Helensburgh after planning bid approved

(L to R) Lauren Fletcher, her mum Claire, Lynsey Paterson, and Toni Taylor

(L to R) Lauren Fletcher, her mum Claire, Lynsey Paterson, and Toni Taylor

New owners of Helensburgh business aim to carry on fruit and veg business legacy

Permission to set up a hot food takeaway at the former Dino's Radio Cafe (right) has been granted by Argyll and Bute Council

Permission to set up a hot food takeaway at the former Dino's Radio Cafe (right) has been granted by Argyll and Bute Council

Green light for hot food takeaway bid at former Helensburgh ice cream parlour

The pop-up dining experiences will launch at the end of January

The pop-up dining experiences will launch at the end of January

Masterchef finalist to hold pop-up dining experiences at top Loch Lomond venue

Stock image of Indian food

Stock image of Indian food

Popular Indian restaurant in Helensburgh scoops gong at national event