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
Caol Ila Distillery
Reopened in August 2022 after an exciting renovation, Caol Ila, the Islay Home of Johnnie Walker, is open to visitors. Join us for our signature tour at Caol...
Port Askaig
Isle of Islay
PA46 7RL
Tel: 020 8838 9385
Annie's Herb Kitchen
Annie’s Herb Kitchen is a small family run business based in rural Argyllshire on the West Coast of Scotland. We hand make seasoning salts using locally sour...
16A Unit
Kilmory Estate
Lochgilphead
PA31 8RR
Tel: +44 (0) 7423 595 768
Beinn an Tuirc Distillers Ltd
Spend an afternoon at gin school! You’ll learn so much about gin production and our own methods here at Beinn an Tuirc Distillers, before tasting and blendin...
Lephincorrach Farm
Torrisdale
Carradale
Campbeltown
Argyll PA28 6QT
Tel: 01583 431528
Lussa Gin
Lussa Gin is made by 3 women at the end of the single-track road on the Isle of Jura. They grow and gather 15 botanicals and use a unique distillation proces...
The Stables
Ardlussa
Isle of Jura
Argyll
PA60 7XW
Tel: 01496 820196
Inverlonan
After nearly 5 years at the iconic River Cafe, then roles as Head Chef at Storico (New York), Goldeneye (Jamaica) and at the Fife Arms (Braemar), Chef Tim Ke...
Inverlonan
Glenlonan
Oban
PA34 4QE
Tel: 07340126221
The Nook Seafood Takeaway
The Nook takeaway is nestled in the old storage leanto at the front of Ardminish Stores. A transformation from a store to Gigha’s only dedicated takeaway too...
Ardminish Stores
Isle of Gigha
PA41 7AA
Tel: 07557 277735
Lussa Gin
Lussa Gin is made by 3 women at the far end of the Isle of Jura, using 15 botanicals they can grow or gather from the island using a unique distillation proc...
The Stables
Ardlussa
Isle of Jura
Argyll
PA60 7XW
Tel: 01496 820196
Portsonachan Hotel & Lodges - Cruachan Restaurant and Bar
Situated on the banks of the beautiful Loch Awe, West of Scotland.
19th Century Portsonachan Hotel's Cruachan Restaurant offers a stylish dining room and bar...
South Loch Awe
Portsonachan
Nr Dalmally
PA33 1BJ
Tel: 01866 833224
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.
