Food & Drink in Argyll & the Isles
Taste Argyll & the IslesDiscover places to eat and drink across Argyll & the Isles, from fresh seafood and locally made produce to whisky, gin and beer. Browse restaurants, cafés, pubs, producers and distilleries, then use the listings below to plan your visit.
Our small, local producers work with the land and sea to produce top-notch food that is as fresh as it comes, prepared with love, in our fabulous West Coast eateries.
We encourage you to explore our inspirational food trails, world-class distilleries and award-winning restaurants.
You’ll find artisan cheeses, locally roasted coffee, distinctive whiskies and some of Scotland’s finest seafood. From beach shacks to restaurants recognised by the MICHELIN Guide, the region’s food is strongly connected to its people, provenance, and place.
We’re not just about traditional Scottish fare either. Here you can taste the unexpected: gourmet vegan tasting menus, spicy shakshuka, and even sweet seaweed.
Explore our food and drink trails, meet local producers and find somewhere memorable to eat. Choosing local also helps support the people and communities behind Argyll’s food and drink.
Seafood Lovers
Taste fresh seafood across Argyll & the Isles, from harbour-side restaurants to relaxed seafood shacks. Use our interactive map to find places serving locally landed fish and shellfish across the mainland and islands.
Spirits & Beer
Sample whisky, gin, beer and other locally produced drinks across Argyll & the Isles. Use our interactive map to find distilleries, breweries, pubs, bars and producers across the mainland and islands.
Coffee & Cake
Take a break for locally roasted coffee, tea, home baking and sweet treats across Argyll & the Isles. Use our interactive map to find welcoming cafés and other places to enjoy coffee and cake.
Vegetarian Options
Find vegetarian and vegan food across Argyll & the Isles, from locally grown produce to creative plant-based dishes. Use our interactive map to explore cafés, restaurants, hotels and other places offering meat-free choices.
Local Pub Grub
Enjoy local pub food, seasonal produce and a warm welcome across Argyll & the Isles. Use our interactive map to find traditional inns, relaxed bars and family-friendly places serving lunch and dinner.
Fine Dining
Discover memorable dining experiences across Argyll & the Isles, with seasonal menus, local ingredients and restaurants in remarkable coastal and countryside settings
Taste our place!
Argyll’s farms, coast and island communities shape the food and drink produced here. Discover local seafood, meat, dairy products, preserves, baking and drinks, and find out where you can buy directly from producers and independent retailers.
Explore our Food & Drink Options
The Rabbie
Great pub with a wide selection of beers and spirits, dog friendly, a delicious bar menu on offer, check out Facebook for live music and karaoke nights. Arri...
20 Gallowgate
Rothesay
PA20 0HR
Tel: 07869672585
Isle of Jura Distillery
Life can be challenging on a rural Scottish island, but with every challenge comes a reward, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. On Jura, you will find on...
Isle of Jura Distillery
Craighouse
Jura
PA60 7XT
Tel: 01496 820385
Kintyre Smokehouse
The Kintyre smokehouse was born from one man’s absolute passion for producing fine Scottish seafood and cheese.
The smokehouse was originally a semi-derelict...
The Kintyre Smokehouse Ltd
The Old Smokehouse , The Roading, Campbeltown
PA28 6LU
Tel: 01586 553 580
Bunnahabhain Distillery
Pronounced {Bu-nah-hav- en}, meaning mouth of the river, inspired by our location at the mouth of the Margadale stream. We are situated at the end of a small...
Bunnahabhain Distillery
Port Askaig
Isle of Islay
PA46 7RP
Tel: +44 (0)1496 840 557
Kingarth Hotel
Kingarth Hotel is a historic country inn, pub, restaurant and accommodation in the south of the Isle of Bute. Dating back to 1786, this characterful coaching...
Kingarth
Isle of Bute
PA20 9LU
Tel: 01700 831 662
Braw Liquor Club
Braw Liquor Club is on a mission to make cocktails better without cutting corners on quality, using Scottish ingredients from land and sea, sourced with tran...
Braw Liquor Club
Cotton Mill Lane
Isle of Bute
PA20 9BZ
The Kettledrum Café
The Kettledrum Café & Bistro is a friendly place to eat in Rothesay on the Isle of Bute, serving lunches and early dinners in a warm, welcoming setting....
32 East Princess Street
Rothesay
Isle of Bute
PA20 9DL
Tel: 01700 502342
The Waiting Room
Freshly brewed coffee from Isle of Bute Coffee Co, Iced Coffee, and thick, creamy milkshakes. Refreshing Iced Tea, Ice-cold Slush. Perfect for enjoying befor...
2 High Street
Rothesay
PA20 9AP
Tel: 01700507044
The Critic's Choice
We think our food and produce are pretty special. Special for quality, provenance, freshness and taste.
And we’re not the only ones.
"Scotland’s underrated foodie destination you need to add to your bucket list".
"There are feasting opportunities aplenty in this breathtaking part of Scotland".
Emma Henderson, Condé Nast Traveller, 2023
"Fans of fresh seafood are advised to drop everything and head to Oban. Be warned: you might decide not to return".
Jay Rayner, The Guardian
"Eat with your eyes: the Scottish foodie experience where you can literally eat the view".
Anthony Holter, The Art of Food & Drink
"In my search for the best vegan food in Scotland, I have often been surprised and more often than not, these surprises happened in Argyll."
Kathi Kamleitner, Watch Me See
"And with the sea exploding in my mouth, and my eyes resting on the beguiling loch surface, I feel incredibly lucky to be party to this seafood lover’s paradise."
Jenny Rowe, The Independent
Blogs to Whet Your Appetite
Seafood with a view in Oban and Lorn | Argyll & the Isles
The seaside town of Oban, known as ‘Scotland’s Seafood Capital,’ is the place to sample the some of Scotland's best seafood.
Blog | 18 Whisky Distilleries to Visit in Argyll & the Isles
Explore 18 whisky distilleries across Argyll & the Isles, from Islay's peaty malts to Campbeltown's historic Whisky Coast.
