Killin pub, restaurants and cafes
Two pubs, two restaurants, a coffee shop and a smokehouse counter
A Killin pub is easy to find: the Falls of Dochart Inn has a bar and restaurant, and the Killin Hotel has a whisky bar and the Riverview Restaurant. The Falls of Dochart Inn also runs a coffee shop and a smokehouse counter. We list three places with their own websites, so you can choose before you park. We give no ratings or prices, and you should check each venue for hours.
- Places listed
- 3
- Whiskies at the Killin Hotel bar
- 70+
- Restaurants open to non-residents
- Yes
- Killin Hotel car park
- Free
Where can you eat in Killin?
Killin has two venues with their own websites that serve both a pub crowd and diners. The Falls of Dochart Inn on Gray Street has a bar, a restaurant with smoked salmon from its own smokehouse, a coffee shop and a smokehouse tasting counter. The Killin Hotel has the Riverview Restaurant, overlooking the River Lochay, and a bar with more than 70 whiskies. Both welcome people who are not staying there.
We list a venue only when we have read its own website. Killin has other cafes and pubs, but we could not verify them, so we do not name them. The Falls of Dochart Inn lists seasonal hours, but its page is undated, so we do not quote them. Ratings and prices are not facts we can check either.
Decide where to eat before you park. The Killin Hotel says it has a free on-site car park, and the council’s charge table does not name Killin.
Places to eat and drink in Killin
One row per venue, taken from the venue’s own website on 13 October 2026. The columns say what it is, where it is, what it serves and what to check.
| Venue | Type | Where | What it serves | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls of Dochart Inn: bar and restaurant | Inn with a bar and restaurant. | Gray Street, Killin FK21 8SL. | A bar with local beers and the inn’s own gin, whisky and sloe. The restaurant serves smoked salmon from its smokehouse, local venison, burgers, fish and chips, and pizzas. | Non-residents are welcome, and you can book a table on its website. Its page lists seasonal hours and says some days are closed off-season, but it is undated. It states no dog policy. |
| Falls of Dochart Inn: coffee shop and smokehouse counter | Coffee shop and tasting counter. | Same address: Gray Street, Killin FK21 8SL. | Illy coffee, teas and home baking, with armchairs by the fire. The tasting counter offers hot and cold smoked salmon, cheese and pate with matched wines. | The smokehouse also posts smoked salmon around the UK. The page is undated, so check opening times. |
| Killin Hotel: Riverview Restaurant and bar | Hotel restaurant and whisky bar. | Killin FK21 8TP. Phone 01567 820 296. | Freshly prepared Scottish dishes overlooking the River Lochay. The bar lists over 70 whiskies, gins and draught beers, with an open fire. The bistro lounge has darts, board games and live sport on TV. | Advance booking is recommended, and the restaurant is open to non-residents. Its page says opening hours and menus may change seasonally. Dogs are allowed in selected hotel rooms, for a supplement. |
We list three places, not every place. We give no hours, because the pages we read say they change.
How to choose
Decide what you want
For a pub meal and pizza, the Falls of Dochart Inn has a bar and restaurant. For a whisky and a riverside dinner, the Killin Hotel has the Riverview Restaurant. For a coffee and a cake, the inn’s coffee shop serves home baking.
Park first
The Killin Hotel says its on-site car park is free. For the village’s other car parks, the council’s charge table does not name Killin, so read the sign. Our earlier checks found no confirmed charge.
Book the dining rooms
The Killin Hotel recommends booking in advance, and the Falls of Dochart Inn lets you book a table on its website. Do it before a weekend evening.
Plan the bus if you are not driving
Bus C60 runs from Killin to Callander via Kilmahog, Strathyre and Lochearnhead. The Ember E4 coach also calls at Killin on its way from Edinburgh to Fort William. Check the timetables on the day.
Stay the night
Planning dinner and a bed? See staying in Killin for hotels and inns.
Check before you go
- Opening hours: we give none. The Falls of Dochart Inn lists seasonal hours on an undated page, and the Killin Hotel says its hours change seasonally. Phone or check the day before.
- Off-season: the Falls of Dochart Inn says its restaurant is closed on some days off-season, while the bar, coffee shop and smokehouse stay open.
- Dogs: the Killin Hotel allows dogs in selected rooms, for a supplement, but its page does not mention the restaurant. The inn states no dog policy, so ask.
- Smokehouse orders: the inn posts smoked salmon in the UK, but we give no postage rates because they can change.
- Prices and ratings: we give none. Check the menus on the venues’ own pages.
Further along the road
If you are moving on, these villages have their own places to eat.
- LochearnheadEast of Killin on the road to Callander: see eating out in Lochearnhead.
- CallanderFurther south-east: see where to eat in Callander.
Eat and drink around the park
Eating your way round the park? The eat and drink guide will collect every village when it is published.
Questions people ask
Is there a pub in Killin?
Yes. The Falls of Dochart Inn has a bar and restaurant, and the Killin Hotel has a whisky bar. Both welcome people who are not staying there.
What is there to do in Killin?
Killin sits at the Falls of Dochart, a series of rapids at the western end of Loch Tay, where the Rivers Lochay and Dochart join. Nearby Killin has the rest of the plan.
Is there a cafe in Killin?
Yes. The Falls of Dochart Inn runs a coffee shop with Illy coffee, teas and home baking, plus a smokehouse tasting counter.
Can I eat in Killin without staying at a hotel?
Yes. The Killin Hotel’s page says the restaurant is open to non-residents, and the Falls of Dochart Inn welcomes non-residents to dine.
Do I need to book a table in Killin?
The Killin Hotel recommends advance booking, and the Falls of Dochart Inn offers table booking on its website.
Is there free parking in Killin?
The Killin Hotel says it has a free on-site car park. The council’s charge table does not name Killin, so read the signs on the day.