Restaurants

please enjoy this list of
Restaurants;
we are spoiled for choice here…!

WEST of Blarcreen :

PUB – The Oyster Inn at Connel ££
* 15 minute drive to/from Blarcreen.
* great seafood – award winning local Oysters
* real Scottish Bar dating from the 1700s – 250 years old!
https://www.oysterinn.co.uk
Tel +441631710666
!!ask for a table in the
Bar
as their Restaurant / Dining Room has no views!!!

The Falls of Lora at Connel ££
* 15 minute drive to/from Blarcreen.
* very good traditional menu
* lovely views north
* family-run, classic Victorian Hotel
https://fallsoflora.com/dining
Tel +441631710483

The Lochnell Arms Hotel £
* 15 minute drive to/from Blarcreen.
* straight forward, mainstream, all-day light-bites, lunch and dinner menu
* a lovely view over Loch Etive
https://www.lochnellarms.co.uk/eating-out-oban/
Tel +4401631710408

Isle of Eriska near Benderloch £££
* 20 minutes’ drive
* wonderful cuisine
* magical, super elegant Victorian Hotel on its own island accessible by bridge
www.eriska-hotel.co.uk/food-drink/menus
Tel +44 1631 720371

NORTH of Blarcreen :

The Creagan Inn (near Appin) ££
* 20 minute drive north of Blarcreen.
* fresh seafood
* great views over the Sea
https://www.creaganinn.co.uk/food-drink/
Tel +441631730250

The Pierhouse, Port Appin ££
* 20 minute drive north of Blarcreen
* excellent seafood
* award winning and very beautiful – our favourite
* great views over the Sea
https://pierhousehotel.co.uk/assets/documents/The-Pierhouse-ALaCarte-A4-Front-New.pdf
Tel +441631730302

Castle Stalker View Cafe, Appin £
* 20 minute drive north of Blarcreen
* excellent fresh savoury AND sweet baking – all fresh and local food
* owned by the award winning ‘Pierhouse’ team (see above)
* carefully curated gift shop
*** stupendous views over the Sea and Castle Stalker
Tel +441631730302

Airds Hotel and Restaurant £££
* 20 minute drive north of Blarcreen
* excellent
* great views over the Sea and islands
Port Appin, Appin PA38 4DF
https://www.airds-hotel.com
Tel +441631730236

The Old Inn Restaurant £££
* 20 minute drive north of Blarcreen
* excellent, rustic, ancient hostelry, with
* the best beef in west Scotland
* book ahead – this place is REALLY popular
Portnacroish, Appin, PA38 4BL
https://www.facebook.com/theoldinnappin/
T +44 1631 730186

Holly Tree Hotel and Restaurant ££
* 30 minute drive north of Blarcreen
* good menu with fresh scallops + seafood
* great views over the Sea and Morvern
Kentallen Pier, Appin PA38 4BY
https://hollytreehotel.co.uk/
Tel +441631740292

Lochleven Seafood Cafe ££
* 40 minute drive north of Blarcreen
* excellent in every way
* great views over Loch Leven and Glencoe
Ballachulish, PH33 6SA
http://www.lochlevenseafoodcafe.co.uk/restaurant/
Tel +44 1855 821048

In the town of Oban, about 25 mins by car :

Coast
* the best from both the land and the sea
* local shellfish, fish, meats and game
* no view but a rally charming Bistro
* book early!
https://www.coastoban.co.uk/
Tel +441631569900

The Waterfront Fishhouse in Oban ££
* great seafood
* amazing views over Oban harbour
* great, bustling vibe
https://waterfrontfishouse.co.uk/
Tel +441631567415

The Seafood Hut, Oban (OUTDOOR) £
* freshly landed seafood served street-food style
* bring your own wine and sit at a table on the pier
* top quality with a great vibe.
https://www.facebook.com/obanseafood.hut.9/?locale=en_GB
No pre-bookings – 10am to 6pm.

EEUSK (it means ‘fish’), Oban ££
* can be noisy but fantastic views
* good all-round menu with fresh fish
https://www.eeusk.com/reservations
https://www.eeusk.com/menu
Tel +441631565666

And don’t forget
Fish and Chips in the town of Oban £
* constantly rated as ‘The Best in Scotland’
* there are 3 different ‘Chip Shops’ which are all excellent
which when eaten immediately, Fish and Chips are 100% devine
(and a weekly treat for us!)
!! Fish and Chips do not ‘travel’ well – don’t wait to eat them as they are a fresh-street-food!

Ice Cream at
Highland Fold
Open on Sundays only or book in advance.
Their delicious artisan ice cream and sorbets are made on the farm, along with bakes, hot puddings, speciality teas, artisan coffee and home-made fresh fruit quenchers.
Ice cream is made with milk from their own Highland Cows and is a uniquely divine treat (our favourite).
https://highland-fold.co.uk/experiences

Best wishes for now,
Deirdre and David
Blarcreen House
WhatsApp and Tel 00447749062346