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
Bowmore Distillery
Our Bowmore distillery tours bring our craft vividly to life. Come and discover how our exceptionally expressive single malt Scotch whisky is created.
Enjoy...
Bowmore Distillery
School St, Bowmore
Isle Of Islay
PA43 7JS
Tel: +44 (0)1496 810 441
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
The View
The View is located in Oban's town centre, and our popular waterfront terrace and versatile venue has incredible views of the ‘Gateway to the Isles'. We prov...
34 George Street
Oban
PA34 5NL
Tel: 01631569599
Anchor and Steam
Anchor & Steam is a lifestyle store and coffee bar nestled in the heart of Oban. Inspired by coastal living and Scandinavian simplicity, we’ve created a...
7 Albany Terrace
George Street
Oban
PA345NY
Markie Dans
A family-run bar since 2000, Markie Dans is an institution. Over the years our bar has become very popular with visitors and locals too… is there a better te...
Corran House and Markie Dans
1 - 3 Victoria Crescent
Corran Esplanade
PA34 5PN
Tel: 01631 564448
Restaurant at Knipoch House Hotel
Our hearty breakfasts, lovingly crafted from Argyll-sourced ingredients, are available even to non-residents—choose from full Scottish classics or lighter op...
Knipoch
By Oban, Argyll
PA34 4QT
Tel: 01852 316251
The Isle of Colonsay Distillery
Colonsay Gin is a multi-award-winning Scottish Gin distilled at the Isle of Colonsay Distillery in the Southern Hebrides, on the remote and wild island of Co...
Tigh na Uruisg
Upper Kilchattan
Isle of Colonsay
Argyll & Bute
PA61 7YR
Tel: 01951 200082
The Real Mackay Stovie Co
Our home roasted lamb stovies are made from our own blackface lambs which are born and reared on Stronmagachan Farm, a 2400 acre hill farm in Argyll.
Traditi...
Stronmagachan Farm
Inveraray
PA32 8XJ
Tel: 07795 614581
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.
