Places to Eat

Nestling in a cosy neuk just off Green Street is one of Strathaven’s little gems. A quiet relaxing place to meet with friends or escape from the hustle and bustle of every day life or simply just to relax and reflect and enjoy some refreshment.

Choose from their range of speciality coffees and superb homemade scones cakes and tray bake or for a light lunch, treat yourself from their extensive menu of soups, baguettes, paninis, and much much more.

You are welcome to eat either in the sunny conservatory or outside on the terrace on the banks of the Powmillon Burn as it winds its way from Strathaven Park through the village. 

Delicious hand-made food and cakes by award-winning chef Craig Ferguson. Their specials menu is influenced by the seasons and some of their produce comes direct from their own garden. You can bring your own bottle with just a small charge for corkage. Their sunny, secluded terrace is south-facing, over-looking the park and is the perfect spot for an al-fresco lunch.

An artisan café which serves delicious breakfasts, lunches or early tea. All their food is made with freshly-baked products and locally sourced ingredients. High quality food, freshly baked on the premises. Currently 6th generation, the business has been owned and run by the Taylor family for 200 years.

The home of speciality coffee, food, catering and cookery classes. Suppliers and ingredients have been chosen with highlight Scottish producers from the milk dude (Bryce@Mossgiel), to the egg lady (Anne@Corrie Mains Farm), to the flour guy (Angus@Mungowells) and not to forget the mad professor of coffee (Alistair@Home Ground Coffee). The aim of Roasted is to use as much organic produce as possible. As for plastics, disposables come from Vegware and are completely 100% compostable. 

The Strathaven bar is the perfect place to enjoy great food in their restaurant or just relax with a drink in their bar or beer garden.  This is a modern local bar which serves great food and has regular live music and events! It was  nominated as a finalist in the Scotland’s Best Pub category in the 2020 Scottish Entertainment and Hospitality Awards!!

As well as fantastic food they offer fine wines, craft lagers and beers, a fine selection of gins and vodkas and a wide range of whiskies as well as tea and coffee. For entertainment there is BT Sports shown on large screen TV’s and regular live music and entertainment. 

The Strathaven also has a private function room for meetings, or decorated for special birthdays or events

The Drawing Room is a newly opened neighbourhood Cafe/Bar/Gallery nestled in the heart of Strathaven. In a very short period of time they have established a very loyal customer base in the local community and beyond. 

Example food included: Caprice Salad; Moules (mussels) Mariniere; Vietnamese Spicy Beef PHO, slow cooked brisket in a noodle broth……All served with fresh baguettes;  Home Smoked Mackerel Pate, our Beetroot & Orange Chutney, Dressed Pea Shoots and Oatcakes;  Mussels in a Thai Broth simply served with a big chunk of bread; Hot Smoked Salmon, Asparagus, Crushed Potatoes & our own hollandaise

They also have an abundance of “after or before” dinner drinks on the gantry  - plus mouth watering cocktails, first class wines and draft beer.

A small family run coffee shop which serves top quality food and coffee in a warm and friendly atmosphere. They have an extensive menu that offers a wide variety of freshly prepared food. Plus, why not add a little sweetness in your life from their wide range of cakes and daily specials.

Taal is one of the top Indian restaurants in central Scotland, offering a magnificent dining experience in Indian cuisine.

Using only the best and freshest ingredients, their dishes are created from traditional Indian recipes passed through the generations. And to this they add their own creative mix, to bring you a unique and unrivalled choice of dishes – including their very own haggis pakora.

All their dishes are free from artificial colourings, and whatever your taste you will find many dishes to enjoy at Taal.

Sit back and relax in their comfortable and atmospheric restaurant, where they will serve you a meal to remember, complemented by their extensive wine list and range of beers, including the Indian favourite, Lal Toofan.

Award winning, family run pub specialising in real ales situated in the heart of Strathaven. CAMRA Lanarkshire Pub of the Year 2006, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019 and 2020. CAMRA Good Beer Guide for the last 22 years. Cask Marque accredited.

The Strathaven Country House Hotel has undergone a major refurbishment. The bedrooms, restaurant and event spaces have all been transformed to create a truly stylish and inspiring venue. They work with local producers wherever possible and their new menus have been created to reflect the rich Scottish larder that surrounds them. They source high quality ingredients and all dishes are freshly prepared in house.

THE FARM SHOP - Located in a beautifully relaxing green oak-framed building our farm shop offers a range of fresh, chilled and frozen produce.  We also offer a range of rural-inspired gifts. 

KITCHEN CAFE - Enjoy breakfast, lunch or a coffee and cake in our café.  Reflecting our ethos of using fresh goods in-season, the Kitchen makes use of local produce from the farm shop, giving customers the opportunity to sample many of the goods and produce on offer before they buy. We bake every day to produce a vast range of scones, traybakes and cakes to enjoy alongside our coffees, teas and hot chocolates. The Heron is dog friendly; we have reinstated an allocated seating area indoors for customers with dogs, or you are welcome to make use of our outdoor seating area, where we have created covered ‘dog pods’.

THE HERON BYRE - Our new Heron Byre is available for weddings, family gatherings, events or corporate meetings - whatever your style, we have the perfect space for you to create your occasion, your way.

John Carrigan's is an award winning family run business, who over 40 years have been serving wholesome fresh food and quality drinks at great prices. With the help of their dedicated staff over the years, The Carrigan's brand has become a favourite for locals and visitors alike.

The Heart of Blantyre. A home away from home for many of the locals, whether you’re looking for a quiet drink with friends, a romantic meal or to celebrate a family occasion, you’ll be greeted with a warm welcome and a friendly face.

Whatever mood takes you, their food is guaranteed to delight your taste buds. With an array of different menus to choose from, The Parkville has everything to offer. From a quick lunch to a light bite, a celebratory meal with your loved ones to nibbles at the bar. They have menus to suit all tastes, requirements and occasions.

After you’ve finished a delicious meal in their restaurant you can sit back and relax in their laid-back lounge area and let them tantalise you with a sophisticated cocktail or delectable wine from their extensive, international drinks list.

Owner and Chef, Stefano Bericchia, has a passion for great quality, Italian food. His ambition is to provide his customers with the real tastes of Italy in the way only Italians can do.

For Stefano, food is not only a necessity but a way of life. Italians live to eat, not eat to live. He believes that the experience of eating out should be a joy shared with family and friends.

Inn On The Loch, formerly known as Lanark Loch, was originally a Boat House in the 1900’s. This is an impresive venue set in a wonderful location. The restaurant is on the upper level with a balcony overlooking the loch and adjacent golf course. They offer a varied menu, available all day, with additional 'Chef's Special' selections available on Saturday night