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
Skipness Smokehouse
Skipness Smokehouse offer hand crafted, luxury Cold and Hot Smoked Salmon, Loch Fyne Kippers, Smoked Mackerel, seasonal delicacies such as Smoked Duck and Ve...
Skipness Smokehouse
Skipness
Tarbert
Argyll
PA29 6XT
Tel: 01880 760378
Big Jessie's at Ferry Farm
Ferry Farm
Ferry Road
Tayinloan
By Tarbert
PA29 6XQ
Tel: 01583 441141
Skipness Seafood Cabin
For those who are prepared to venture off the beaten track, the cabin offers tranquillity combined with fresh, well-prepared seafood. The cabin has been oper...
Skipness Seafood Cabin
Skipness
by Tarbert
PA29 6XU
Tel: 01881 760 207
Springbank Distillers
No distillery in Scotland is as self-contained as Springbank. From the malting of the barley to the final stage of bottling, each step of the process is comp...
Well Close
Campbeltown
PA28 6ET
Tel: +44 1586 552009
Black Sheep Pub
A lively setting for a night out in town, or a place to simply top off the evening with a nip and a bite. The Black Sheep Pub is located inside The Royal Hot...
The Royal Hotel
Main St
Campbeltown
Argyll
PA28 6AG
Tel: 0800 151 3701
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
The Campbeltown Fish Shop
The Fish Shop - Campbeltown
20 Longrow Sreet, Campbeltown
PA28 6AH
Tel: 01586 552 170
Bartek's Bistro
Walk-ins only, NO bookings. Friendly dogs welcome. Daily specials. Gluten-free & vegetarian options
Bartek's Bistro
30 Longrow
Campbeltown
PA28 6DD
Tel: 01586 556520
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.
