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
Glenbarr Stores - Garden centre, Cafe and Shop.
Make Glenbarr part of your Kintyre day out. Stop for breakfast, homemade lunch, freshly baked cakes or coffee, then browse the plants, Scottish gifts and loc...
Glenbarr
Tarbert
Argyll
PA29 6UT
Tel: 01583 421200
Portavadie Loch Fyne - Marina Restaurant and Bar
Floor-to-ceiling glass awaits you where every table offers a view of the marina and beyond. This is shore-side dining at its best. Sample a wide selection of...
Portavadie Estates Ltd
Portavadie Marina
PA21 2DA
Tel: 01700 811075
Luss Distillery
Nestled in one of Scotland’s most picturesque villages, right on the scenic shores of Loch Lomond, Luss Distillery is the home of Ben Lomond Scottish Gin, of...
Church Road
Luss
G83 8NZ
Tel: 01389313171
The Isles Larder
Tucked along the wild west coast of Scotland, right beside the marina, our newly refurbished farm shop is a celebration of local flavour, coastal character,...
Craobh Haven
By Lochgilphead
PA38UA
Tel: 01852 311092
Lagavulin Distillery
Lagavulin is said to be one of the oldest distilleries on Islay and is world-renowned for its smoky, peaty whiskies. The windswept Isle of Islay instils a st...
Lagavulin Distillery
Lagavulin
Isle of Islay
PA42 7DZ
Tel: 01496 302749
Sorcha Scotland
Plant based micro bakery, handmade preserves and mylks from Scammadale, Kilninver near Oban on the west coast of Scotland.
POP UP SHOP at the North Pier in Oban Thurs - Sat
(plus some Sundays July/Aug) from 10am
Tel: 07940580071
Campbell Coffee
Campbell Coffee is an independently owned small batch coffee roastery and supplier of speciality coffee located in the picturesque town of Inveraray on the b...
15 Main Street
Inveraray
Argyll
PA32 8TP
Tel: 01499 302198
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.
