Photo of Isle of Eriska, a restaurant near Clachan in the Lynn of Lorn, Argyll and Bute, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

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Pubs & restaurants in Argyll and ButeArgyll and Bute, Scotland

28 pubs and restaurants in the Albion Guide across Argyll and Bute — see the full pubs and restaurants directory, or everything to explore in Argyll and Bute.

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Isle of Eriska

Restaurant · With rooms near Clachan

Michelin-starred hotel dining on a private island reached by a bridge north of Oban.

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Kilberry Inn

Pub · With rooms

A cosy Argyll pub-with-rooms at the end of a 30-mile single-track coastal road on the Knapdale peninsula.

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Inver

Restaurant · With rooms

Scotland's first Green Star restaurant, on the shore of Loch Fyne with sustainability at its core; has bothy accommodation.

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Ardview Inn

Pub near Port Ellen

Cosy traditional local in Port Ellen, a relaxed meeting point on south Islay.

Ballygrant Inn

Pub near Ballygrant

Islay whisky bar and inn with an extensive single-malt library and views to the Paps of Jura.

Ben Cruachan Inn

Pub near Lochawe

Loch-side pub and restaurant at Lochawe village below Ben Cruachan.

Bowmore Hotel

Pub near Bowmore

Islay hotel bar stocking hundreds of Scottish malts, most of them local.

Colonsay Hotel

Pub near Scalasaig

The island's only hotel and bar, a social hub near Scalasaig harbour.

Islay Frigate Hotel

Pub near Tarbert

Friendly harbourside hotel bar in the fishing village of Tarbert.

Kames Hotel

Pub near Tighnabruaich

Waterside hotel bar on the Kyles of Bute at Tighnabruaich, popular with sailors.

Loch Lomond Arms

Pub near Luss

Coaching inn in the estate village of Luss on the west shore of Loch Lomond.

The George Hotel

Pub near Inveraray

Atmospheric flagstone-floored bar in Georgian Inveraray, roaring fires and Argyll ales.

The Kilchrenan Inn

Pub near Kilchrenan

Cosy country inn near Loch Awe serving local game and seafood.

The Oban Inn

Pub near Oban

Traditional town-centre pub near the harbour, repeat winner of CAMRA's Argyll Pub of the Year.

The Village Inn

Pub near Arrochar

Waterside pub on Loch Long at Arrochar with a beer garden facing the Cobbler.

The Village Rest

Pub near Luss

Casual restaurant and bar on Pier Road in Luss, in a building dating from 1705.

An Tigh Seinnse

Pub near Portnahaven

Traditional whitewashed pub in the fishing village of Portnahaven serving fresh Islay seafood.

Ben Arthur's Bothy

Pub near Arrochar

Lochside bar and restaurant at Arrochar with views over Loch Long to the mountains.

Bunessan Inn

Pub near Bunessan

Village pub with rooms at the heart of the Ross of Mull, overlooking Loch na Lathaich.

Corner House Bistro

Pub near Tarbert

Dog-friendly harbour-view bar and bistro in Tarbert.

Macgochans

Pub near Tobermory

Lively Tobermory bar and restaurant beside the harbour, known for live music and local produce.

The Bellachroy

Pub near Dervaig

Mull's oldest inn, a 1608 drovers' inn and village hub at Dervaig.

The Coach House Coffee Shop & Inn

Pub near Luss

Popular eatery and bar in the conservation village of Luss on Loch Lomond.

The Creggans Inn

Pub near Strachur

Loch Fyne coaching inn at Strachur with a well-regarded bar and restaurant.

The Keel Row

Pub near Craignure

Small waterfront pub near Craignure serving local seafood and island malts.

The Mishnish

Pub near Tobermory

Landmark yellow-fronted Tobermory pub on the harbour, an island institution for music and pints.

The View

Pub near Oban

Bar and terrace above Oban Bay with wide sea views to Mull.

Tigh an Truish Inn

Pub near Clachan Seil

Historic Seil inn beside the Bridge over the Atlantic, its name recalling islanders swapping tartan for trousers.