Guidebook for Argyll and Bute

Fiona
Guidebook for Argyll and Bute

Food Scene

Really delicious home baking, toasties, sandwiches and home made soups, good value and worth more than one visit!
15 habitants recommandent
The Robin's Nest
Main Street
15 habitants recommandent
Really delicious home baking, toasties, sandwiches and home made soups, good value and worth more than one visit!
Always a good atmosphere here, especially in the winter when they have an open fire burning in the middle of the room. Tends to be busy so best to book. Varied menu with a specials board one of my favourite hotels.
16 habitants recommandent
Falls of Lora
16 habitants recommandent
Always a good atmosphere here, especially in the winter when they have an open fire burning in the middle of the room. Tends to be busy so best to book. Varied menu with a specials board one of my favourite hotels.
Also know as The Glue Pot or Ferryman Inn. Offers lunch, Afternoon/High Teas and dinner. The sunset and views are just amazing. Seating inside and out.
17 habitants recommandent
Oyster Inn
17 habitants recommandent
Also know as The Glue Pot or Ferryman Inn. Offers lunch, Afternoon/High Teas and dinner. The sunset and views are just amazing. Seating inside and out.
Chocolates made in the shop and the most fantastic cakes!
50 habitants recommandent
Oban Chocolate Company
34 Corran Esplanade
50 habitants recommandent
Chocolates made in the shop and the most fantastic cakes!
One of my favourite tea rooms in Oban.
16 habitants recommandent
Bossards
2 Combie St
16 habitants recommandent
One of my favourite tea rooms in Oban.
Excellent historic rural pub, 12 miles south of Oban. Always has the odd treat for dogs while their owners sip real ale, or get tucked into excellent grub.
21 habitants recommandent
Tigh An Truish Hotel
21 habitants recommandent
Excellent historic rural pub, 12 miles south of Oban. Always has the odd treat for dogs while their owners sip real ale, or get tucked into excellent grub.
Food is served throughout the day and evening from Clachaig’s extensive and imaginative menu. The menu is a blend of modern ideas and fresh produce, sourced from local suppliers wherever possible and, whether in need of a light snack or a sumptuous meal, there’s something for everyone.
44 habitants recommandent
Clachaig Inn
44 habitants recommandent
Food is served throughout the day and evening from Clachaig’s extensive and imaginative menu. The menu is a blend of modern ideas and fresh produce, sourced from local suppliers wherever possible and, whether in need of a light snack or a sumptuous meal, there’s something for everyone.
Well worth a visit on your way here or home or if you are doing a trip round Glen Coe. The food is excellent and they do large portions. Dog Friendly.
19 habitants recommandent
The Real Food Cafe
19 habitants recommandent
Well worth a visit on your way here or home or if you are doing a trip round Glen Coe. The food is excellent and they do large portions. Dog Friendly.
Good food and views across Loch Awe, with outside seating. Dog Friendly
16 habitants recommandent
Ben Cruachan Inn
16 habitants recommandent
Good food and views across Loch Awe, with outside seating. Dog Friendly
Good local food in a unique atmosphere, eating in its original slate cattle stalls. Real ales and a great whisky collection. Local musicians play regularly throughout the year. Pet Friendly.
12 habitants recommandent
The Barn Bar
12 habitants recommandent
Good local food in a unique atmosphere, eating in its original slate cattle stalls. Real ales and a great whisky collection. Local musicians play regularly throughout the year. Pet Friendly.
Good food and selection of wines and beers. Very nice to sit outside overlooking the boats, with a walled area that’s safe to let young kids run around. Pets welcome.
7 habitants recommandent
The Wide Mouthed Frog Hotel & Restaurant
7 habitants recommandent
Good food and selection of wines and beers. Very nice to sit outside overlooking the boats, with a walled area that’s safe to let young kids run around. Pets welcome.
Very nice hotel to visit with a spa and pool. Food is excellent and served in a lovely raised restaurant overlooking their grounds and the water.
14 habitants recommandent
Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa & Golf
14 habitants recommandent
Very nice hotel to visit with a spa and pool. Food is excellent and served in a lovely raised restaurant overlooking their grounds and the water.
Open from April to September this is a really good cafe offering lunch and dinner and a selection of home made cakes. Also has a good bookshop inside. Seating inside and out. Great to visit after a walk along Tralee Beach.
15 habitants recommandent
Ben Lora Cafe & Bookshop
2 A828
15 habitants recommandent
Open from April to September this is a really good cafe offering lunch and dinner and a selection of home made cakes. Also has a good bookshop inside. Seating inside and out. Great to visit after a walk along Tralee Beach.
Traditional family run hotel offering spectacular views over the Falls of Lora and Mull. The sunsets are amazing. They offer lunch, afternoon tea and evening menus and during the summer you can eat outside on the sun terrace. Booking is recommended especially in the evening and weekends.
12 habitants recommandent
Lochnell Arms Hotel
North Conel
12 habitants recommandent
Traditional family run hotel offering spectacular views over the Falls of Lora and Mull. The sunsets are amazing. They offer lunch, afternoon tea and evening menus and during the summer you can eat outside on the sun terrace. Booking is recommended especially in the evening and weekends.
Nouveau cuisine with all tables have a view over Loch Awe, again expensive but worth it for a treat.
9 habitants recommandent
Taychreggan Hotel
9 habitants recommandent
Nouveau cuisine with all tables have a view over Loch Awe, again expensive but worth it for a treat.
Definitely for a special evening of dining over looking the loch (book a table). Expensive dining with superb food. More affordable is their delicious afternoon tea.
7 habitants recommandent
Ardanaiseig Hotel
7 habitants recommandent
Definitely for a special evening of dining over looking the loch (book a table). Expensive dining with superb food. More affordable is their delicious afternoon tea.
Serving lunch and dinner of traditional British dishes, using the best ingredients from farmers and suppliers throughout Argyll. Menu changes daily.
17 habitants recommandent
Kilchrenan Inn
17 habitants recommandent
Serving lunch and dinner of traditional British dishes, using the best ingredients from farmers and suppliers throughout Argyll. Menu changes daily.
Offers Indian, Bangladeshi, Thaie and Chinese food in their restaurant and to take away. Fantastic views across Oban bay.
13 habitants recommandent
Spice World
28 George St
13 habitants recommandent
Offers Indian, Bangladeshi, Thaie and Chinese food in their restaurant and to take away. Fantastic views across Oban bay.
Restaurant and Takeaway serves the freshest, tastiest traditional fish and chips, but also some home made special dishes you wouldn't normally expect to find in a chippy
27 habitants recommandent
The Oban Fish And Chip Shop
116 George St
27 habitants recommandent
Restaurant and Takeaway serves the freshest, tastiest traditional fish and chips, but also some home made special dishes you wouldn't normally expect to find in a chippy
50 habitants recommandent
Coast Restaurant
104 George St
50 habitants recommandent
Waterfront location with uninterupted views to Kerrera, Lismore and Mull. All their shellfish is 100% locally caught. All shellfish comes in live and is prepared and cooked on the premises. A huge selection of wetfish is also locally caught.
55 habitants recommandent
Eeusk
55 habitants recommandent
Waterfront location with uninterupted views to Kerrera, Lismore and Mull. All their shellfish is 100% locally caught. All shellfish comes in live and is prepared and cooked on the premises. A huge selection of wetfish is also locally caught.
A family friendly pizza/pasta restaurant on the pier, with spectacular views to Kerrera, Mull and the town.
36 habitants recommandent
Piazza
36 habitants recommandent
A family friendly pizza/pasta restaurant on the pier, with spectacular views to Kerrera, Mull and the town.
Offering the finest, fresh fish and shellfish from the West Coast of Scotland, as well as a selection of non-seafood options such as steak, pork and pigeon to ensure there is something for everyone.
39 habitants recommandent
The Waterfront Fishouse Restaurant
1 Railway Pier
39 habitants recommandent
Offering the finest, fresh fish and shellfish from the West Coast of Scotland, as well as a selection of non-seafood options such as steak, pork and pigeon to ensure there is something for everyone.
Just over 3 miles (4.8km) outside Taynuilt on the road to Glasgow. This locally owned garden centre has a good stock of gifts, plants, pots and gardening supplies as well as Honeysuckle Coffee Shop which offers locally made cakes, homemade soup and filled rolls to eat in or take away.
9 habitants recommandent
Corachie Clematis Garden Centre
Bridge of Awe
9 habitants recommandent
Just over 3 miles (4.8km) outside Taynuilt on the road to Glasgow. This locally owned garden centre has a good stock of gifts, plants, pots and gardening supplies as well as Honeysuckle Coffee Shop which offers locally made cakes, homemade soup and filled rolls to eat in or take away.
Just over 3 miles (4.8 km) outside Taynuilt on the road to Glasgow. They serve bar meals for lunch and dinner up to 8.30pm. Please phone to book and for more details.
11 habitants recommandent
Brander Lodge Hotel
11 habitants recommandent
Just over 3 miles (4.8 km) outside Taynuilt on the road to Glasgow. They serve bar meals for lunch and dinner up to 8.30pm. Please phone to book and for more details.
Excellent food from this local Garden Centre. Good gift shop and plant shop.
25 habitants recommandent
Poppies
By
25 habitants recommandent
Excellent food from this local Garden Centre. Good gift shop and plant shop.
Inverawe Smokery & Fisheries has something for everyone, be it fishing, finding out how salmon is smoked, exploring the many trails and tracks, feeding the fish, trying our new play area, browsing through the shop, or enjoying our delicious food in the Smokery Café.
21 habitants recommandent
Inverawe Smokehouses
21 habitants recommandent
Inverawe Smokery & Fisheries has something for everyone, be it fishing, finding out how salmon is smoked, exploring the many trails and tracks, feeding the fish, trying our new play area, browsing through the shop, or enjoying our delicious food in the Smokery Café.

Drinks & Nightlife

The Lorne is a traditional pub set in the heart of Oban. We aim to combine an extensive choice of quality freshly prepared food – including locally caught fish and seafood – with a great range of beers and wines, good value and excellent service. So whether it’s a pint of cold beer in our beer garden, some delicious seafood and glass of wine or a place to party the night away…the Lorne Bar has it covered! Pet Friendly.
18 habitants recommandent
Lorne Bar
Stevenson Street
18 habitants recommandent
The Lorne is a traditional pub set in the heart of Oban. We aim to combine an extensive choice of quality freshly prepared food – including locally caught fish and seafood – with a great range of beers and wines, good value and excellent service. So whether it’s a pint of cold beer in our beer garden, some delicious seafood and glass of wine or a place to party the night away…the Lorne Bar has it covered! Pet Friendly.
Skipinnish Ceilidh House in Oban not only offers live Scottish music shows throughout the summer, but is also a club night venue on Saturday nights and throughout the winter for locals and visitors to the area. Visit our Facebook page to see the up-to-date listings of what is on - Skipinnish Ceilidh House.
21 habitants recommandent
The View
34 George St
21 habitants recommandent
Skipinnish Ceilidh House in Oban not only offers live Scottish music shows throughout the summer, but is also a club night venue on Saturday nights and throughout the winter for locals and visitors to the area. Visit our Facebook page to see the up-to-date listings of what is on - Skipinnish Ceilidh House.
Excellent value. Situated on the pier it has an excellent view across the bay and to the islands.
17 habitants recommandent
The Corryvreckan - JD Wetherspoon
Railway Pier
17 habitants recommandent
Excellent value. Situated on the pier it has an excellent view across the bay and to the islands.
Good Food and outside seating which looks over Oban Bay.
47 habitants recommandent
Cuan Mor
60 George St
47 habitants recommandent
Good Food and outside seating which looks over Oban Bay.

Sightseeing

Fantastic views of Oban and out to the islands
89 habitants recommandent
Tour McCaig
Duncraggan Road
89 habitants recommandent
Fantastic views of Oban and out to the islands

Parks & Nature

Lots of different trails for walking or cycling.
7 habitants recommandent
Glen Creran
7 habitants recommandent
Lots of different trails for walking or cycling.
Lots of different trails for walking or cycling.
27 habitants recommandent
Sutherland's Grove forest walks
27 habitants recommandent
Lots of different trails for walking or cycling.
Lots of different trails for walking or cycling.
17 habitants recommandent
Beinn Lora
17 habitants recommandent
Lots of different trails for walking or cycling.
Lots of different trails for walking or cycling.
12 habitants recommandent
Glen Nant National Nature Reserve
12 habitants recommandent
Lots of different trails for walking or cycling.
Lots of different trails for walking or cycling.
12 habitants recommandent
Fearnoch Forest
12 habitants recommandent
Lots of different trails for walking or cycling.
Tralee Beach, Benderloch There is well over a mile of sandy beach with shallow water. The beach is sandy at one end with sand dunes and shingle at the other end.
12 habitants recommandent
Benderloch
12 habitants recommandent
Tralee Beach, Benderloch There is well over a mile of sandy beach with shallow water. The beach is sandy at one end with sand dunes and shingle at the other end.
The beach below our house is the one I visit most, the views are always good and it's less than a minute walk away, easy to nip back for things you've forgotten or the toilet. The main picture on my website was taken there. The beach is a mixture of black sand and rocks, my kids spend hours there, looking for crabs or making sand castles or just playing in the water, sometimes you don't need to go far to have an excellent day out.
11 habitants recommandent
Airds Bay
11 habitants recommandent
The beach below our house is the one I visit most, the views are always good and it's less than a minute walk away, easy to nip back for things you've forgotten or the toilet. The main picture on my website was taken there. The beach is a mixture of black sand and rocks, my kids spend hours there, looking for crabs or making sand castles or just playing in the water, sometimes you don't need to go far to have an excellent day out.
There are two golden sandy beaches near Oban. As you drive into Oban from Taynuilt you come to a roundabout. Take the second turn, at the next roundabout take the second turn and follow the road along for 1.2 miles (1.9km). Wee Ganavan is about a mile along, parking is along the side of the road and is free. Ganavan Sands is about another 0.7 of a mile (1.1 km) at the end of the road. Ganavan Sands has toilets but parking is not free. You will pass Dunollie Castle on the way to Wee Ganavan which is well worth a visit and has a Tea Room.
36 habitants recommandent
Ganavan Sands
36 habitants recommandent
There are two golden sandy beaches near Oban. As you drive into Oban from Taynuilt you come to a roundabout. Take the second turn, at the next roundabout take the second turn and follow the road along for 1.2 miles (1.9km). Wee Ganavan is about a mile along, parking is along the side of the road and is free. Ganavan Sands is about another 0.7 of a mile (1.1 km) at the end of the road. Ganavan Sands has toilets but parking is not free. You will pass Dunollie Castle on the way to Wee Ganavan which is well worth a visit and has a Tea Room.
Lovely woodland garden with an excellent collection of shrubs etc just a couple of miles (3.2 km) out of Taynuilt on the Glen Lonan Road.
12 habitants recommandent
Angus's Garden
Glen Lonan
12 habitants recommandent
Lovely woodland garden with an excellent collection of shrubs etc just a couple of miles (3.2 km) out of Taynuilt on the Glen Lonan Road.
Lovely to walk or cycle round, see the castle and visit the cafe
34 habitants recommandent
Kerrera
34 habitants recommandent
Lovely to walk or cycle round, see the castle and visit the cafe

Arts & Culture

Excellent for the history of the area.
24 habitants recommandent
Oban War & Peace Museum
Corran Esplanade
24 habitants recommandent
Excellent for the history of the area.
Excellent for the history of the area.
44 habitants recommandent
Dunstaffnage Castle & Chapel
Castle Grounds
44 habitants recommandent
Excellent for the history of the area.
Visit the Castle, grounds and tea room
55 habitants recommandent
Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds
55 habitants recommandent
Visit the Castle, grounds and tea room
Easdale Island excellent day out
15 habitants recommandent
Easdale Island Folk Museum
4 Ellenabeich - Easdale
15 habitants recommandent
Easdale Island excellent day out
Very informative about the area
16 habitants recommandent
Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace
16 habitants recommandent
Very informative about the area

Shopping

Lovely small art gallery to visit. Do it on your way back down from McCaigs Tower. Her garden is amazing too. Some of her pictures are displayed outside Oban Chocolate Shop
9 habitants recommandent
Alice Strange
Craigard Road
9 habitants recommandent
Lovely small art gallery to visit. Do it on your way back down from McCaigs Tower. Her garden is amazing too. Some of her pictures are displayed outside Oban Chocolate Shop
Candles, soaps and gifts
7 habitants recommandent
Purdies of Argyll Ltd
6B Main St W
7 habitants recommandent
Candles, soaps and gifts
One for the sewing and knitting enthusiasts
7 habitants recommandent
Wool & Needlecraft Centre
13 Argyll Square
7 habitants recommandent
One for the sewing and knitting enthusiasts
Art supplies, cards, paintings and lots of other gifts.
9 habitants recommandent
Alba
6 Albany St
9 habitants recommandent
Art supplies, cards, paintings and lots of other gifts.
Excellent selection of unusual gifts.
14 habitants recommandent
Orsay Oban
2 Stevenson St
14 habitants recommandent
Excellent selection of unusual gifts.
Really good selection of gifts
10 habitants recommandent
Room 15
15 Stafford St
10 habitants recommandent
Really good selection of gifts
Vast selection of Celtic Jewelry and other gifts
8 habitants recommandent
The Iona Shop
2 Queen's Park Pl
8 habitants recommandent
Vast selection of Celtic Jewelry and other gifts
Lovely jewelry and staff are very helpful
9 habitants recommandent
The Gem Box
1 Corran Esplanade
9 habitants recommandent
Lovely jewelry and staff are very helpful
Good selection of outdoor equipment
10 habitants recommandent
Outside Edge
6 Macgregor Court
10 habitants recommandent
Good selection of outdoor equipment
Courses on kayaking and well supplied shop
17 habitants recommandent
Sea Kayak Oban
6-8 Argyll St
17 habitants recommandent
Courses on kayaking and well supplied shop

Essentials

7 habitants recommandent
mydentist, Shore Street, Oban
Shore Street
7 habitants recommandent
Good grocery store
28 habitants recommandent
Lidl
9 Soroba Rd
28 habitants recommandent
Good grocery store
Good grocery store
21 habitants recommandent
ALDI
Lynn Road
21 habitants recommandent
Good grocery store
Excellent value for money
7 habitants recommandent
Farmfoods Ltd
Dunollie Road
7 habitants recommandent
Excellent value for money
42 habitants recommandent
Tesco Superstore
Lochside Street
42 habitants recommandent
Just 3 miles (4.8 km) outside Taynuilt on the road to Glasgow. Well stocked shop that supplies the local caravan site, selling a variety of goods, newspapers and fuel.
7 habitants recommandent
SPAR Awe Filling Station
2 Crunachy Cottages
7 habitants recommandent
Just 3 miles (4.8 km) outside Taynuilt on the road to Glasgow. Well stocked shop that supplies the local caravan site, selling a variety of goods, newspapers and fuel.
Offers a variety of services including nails and brows. Look at their facebook page TaynuiltHairdressing.
7 habitants recommandent
Taynuilt Hairdressing
Main Street
7 habitants recommandent
Offers a variety of services including nails and brows. Look at their facebook page TaynuiltHairdressing.
A must visit even if you think you don't need anything. Ian's stock is extensive and of excellent quality and he is usually open until about 8pm. He will also deliver locally.
13 habitants recommandent
Grahams Grocers
1905 B845
13 habitants recommandent
A must visit even if you think you don't need anything. Ian's stock is extensive and of excellent quality and he is usually open until about 8pm. He will also deliver locally.
7 habitants recommandent
Lorn & Islands Hospital
Glengallan Road
7 habitants recommandent
Local vets
7 habitants recommandent
Oban Veterinary Surgeons
9B Tweedale St
7 habitants recommandent
Local vets
Local Doctors
7 habitants recommandent
Taynuilt Medical Practice
7 habitants recommandent
Local Doctors
Not just a post office, has a great stock of items from newspapers, gifts and cards to fishing nets. Also has a coffee machine and a selection of snacks.
7 habitants recommandent
Taynuilt Post Office
Main Street
7 habitants recommandent
Not just a post office, has a great stock of items from newspapers, gifts and cards to fishing nets. Also has a coffee machine and a selection of snacks.