We'd made a reservation online for ee-Usk, but when we arrived, we weren't on the list. Our desk…read moreagent at Perle Oban said happens a good bit, and got us in at Lorne -- and we ate so glad he did! This charmingly classic Irish Pub/restaurant serves up great food, accompanied by fast; friendly and cheerful service. Truly a "find," when you're in Oban. They have an extensive beer/wine list; and the scotch's circle the bar overhead. My husband had two different Oban scotch; I stuck with a nice Cab. Their specials were sea bass and Langoustine cocktail, both of which our dining partners said were terrific. I had an appetizer portion of mussels, which were served with GF toast. The broth was creamy and garlicky, and lovely to sop up with the toast. My husband had the steak and ale pie, and was in heaven, I wish I had tried the mackerel pate! Our server, Arran, was delightfully warm; helpful; and sweet.... Absolutely darling. He let us know music was about to start just after we arrived - an older Scotsman playing familiar tunes on an accordion -- and that just made the whole experience better! Run, don't walk, to Lorne!!!

We stopped in for a drink after we had dinner at another local restaurant in the area. After…read morevisiting, we were sorry that we hadn't gone to Lorne for dinner. It was such a nice pub with many locals enjoying the delicious looking food and a very friendly staff.

The chicken tikka masala was great and they have massive toilet! I also enjoyed the cider and the…read moreview.

Ambiance and location: Good hang out place. There is even…read morean area with couches where you can order food and wait for your ferry or train- the restaurant is right beside the station. Food: I ordered their haloumi fries two days in a row! There were so so good! They come with a sweet chili sauce. Not many gluten-free options. I did have the quinoa salad and it did not disappoint! The piratish/sea decor might lead you to think there is lots of seafood- but not so many options. For seafood go right outside to the shack- affordable platters and mussels galore. This restaurant is more of a pub with Scottish/english options. They even have curry.

Lovely little local pub. Great bartender, good beer and whisky. Quiet the night we were there but…read morestill had a nice time. Very Scottish feel

Great wee bar and Ii mean wee lol Locals and tourists enjoy…read morea bit of banter very friendly bar .

Jack was our awesome waiter, and directed me well with GF selections. The ambiance is the…read morerestaurant is lovely -- pub feel, and cozy on a rainy Oban day! My husband had the potato and leek soup, which was quite good, and we split a scrumptious burger on a GF bun, with GF chips! We really enjoyed the entire experience -- ciders and great beer on tap. Jack is darling and was extremely helpful. Great place for a respite!

Back to Oban! We walked on in to Cuan Mor for dinner (no reservations after 4,:00, unless it's for…read moresix or more). Told it's gonna be an hour. It was about 35 minutes. Doable. We just had items from the starter menu. I had the seafood chowder and onion rings. My goodness that chowder! Thick. Creamy. Mussels in the shell. Fish. Potato. Perfect seasoning. That was one great bowl! Onion rings? We've all had lousy ones. These were anything but that! Crisp. Not greasy. Done perfectly! My wife got the salmon pate. More of a smoked salmon spread. Delicious. Menu says horseradish is on the mix. Nether of us tasted it. Not a complaint at all. This was a great spread. She also got the soup of the day, tomato-basil. Luxuriously thick and smooth. Plenty of both tomato and basil flavor. It also has a slight spicy kick to it, which was really nice. Loud and busy place. Service a bit slow. We would come back tho.

While in Oban, it was recommended to come here for the best sticky toffee pudding…read more We came with a group of 6 and were seating in a lower side room. We had the room all to ourselves which was kind of a double edged sword. We had the plenty of space but also didn't feel the full pub experience by being separated from the rest of the pub. Our server was very attentive and gave us good recommendations on food. We had one person in our party with dietary restrictions and he spoke with the chef and they were able to adjust a menu item to accommodate those needs. It was very much appreciated. Most unfortunately when it came time for dessert they were out of the sticky toffee pudding! We were so sad, but the server sent us for a walk down the road to another place for dessert. I enjoyed the steak pie along with a Guinness for dinner. It was very good and everyone else was pleased with their choices as well.

From our mid July, 2016 Trip: My wife and I went here for…read moredrinks and it we got as far as the bar. The atmosphere was busy and lively. The bartenders were friendly and helpful. They had the Octomore whiskey available for a good price! It was a good place to grab drinks amidst the locals.

Seating is a little cramped but view is spectacular. This is my second time eating here and food…read morewas outstanding. The evening we visited they had a local group playing music and leading dancing. It was awesome.

Fun spot to catch some traditional Scottish music and dance. Fun watching everyone learn to dance…read moresome traditional steps with both locals and tourists.

Food was great! Service great. Ambiance great. Had a burger with haggis and haggis Bon bons to…read morestart. We'll be back.

First of all, this is not a wine bar as it is classified. What it is is a bar that pours a good…read morebeer and serves food to a good mix of tourists and locals alike. We stopped in before heading out to dinner the other night. Lucky for out group of 6- we found a table in the back that perfectly accommodated our group. A quick trip to the bar and we were all set with our beers and yes, even one glass of wine! The atmosphere is loud and boisterous. Everyone just seemed to be out for a good time. And while we didn't eat, the food around us looked good with a wide range of offerings. Know that this is not a fancy place- rather a simple pub with wooden furniture and a smallish bar set into the corner. Great location overlooking the bay, especially if you are lucky enough to get one of the tables in the front windows. Prices are comparable to other places in the area. Given this place is just down the street from our hotel- it's definitely our place to stop and have a beer before heading in for the night.

Stopped for lunch while driving through the area. Such an interesting vibe with all the taxidermies…read moreanimals, old hunting weapons in cases, dark wood everywhere. We sat at a table in the Poacher's Den and placed our order at the bar. Food came out quickly and piping hot. The pie of the day was good but the Mac and cheese was excellent.

If you're looking for a pristine, no character, cookie cutter, chain hotel experience, you might…read morenot enjoy this place. If you're up for a little adventure, this place is awesome! We stayed here for 2 nights as part of our hike of the West Highland Way, and had the best time here! The staff was wonderful (although it's obvious that they were all horse thieves, pirates and highway men in an earlier life, they were so friendly and helpful, they made us feel very welcome). The food was great (I'm still dreaming about that delicious steak and Guinness pie). The atmosphere made you feel like you'd stepped back in time-- lamp light and muskets and stuffed puffins and a bear in a Drovers t-shirt and kilt. OK, maybe not TOTALLY historically accurate, but history mixed with wit and a sense of fun. They tell me this inn is haunted. It must be by friendly, fun-loving spirits. On our first night there was live music at the bar. We enjoyed the singer/ guitar & harmonica player very much, but it all kicked up a notch when he got the whole room to join in on the singing. Everyone was clapping, stomping and pounding the table, while belting out a rousing rendition of "The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond". I can't remember enjoying a meal more. On our second night there, the power went out (thank you, Hurricane Amy). The staff showed that although they are retired horse thieves and pirates, they take their current jobs in hospitality very seriously. They could not complete cooking of the evening meals, so it was a quick pivot to sandwiches for all. They handled it with professionalism and grace that made the inconvenience part of the adventure (as one staff member quipped, it was all part of the haunted experience). Breakfast, too, was pulled together with what was available and ingenuity, as they made instant coffee and tea with water heated on the wood stove, and we feasted on cold cereal and granola bars. But as the staff met the challenges with good humor and made the best effort to make it a good experience for the guests, we walked away with an abundance of good memories and an enduring fondness for the Drovers Inn (and its resident horse thieves, pirates and highway men).

Amazing find way up north in Mallaig!! We ended up there due to a road closure and truck accident,…read morebut it was worth it!! The food was amazing, along with the atmosphere and service. The langoustines were sweet and delicious, the venison was perfect, and the Scotch Pie was awesome.

This was a great casual place to have a pint or a bite to eat while in Glencoe. We went to the Boot…read moreBar that is at the back of the inn. It's such a great atmosphere with a cozy area to eat in front of a wood-burning cast iron stove. It's a very pet friendly place as well. We saw a cute doggie enjoying the warmth inside the bar. We ordered the chicken casserole special. It was good despite the price being a little too high for what it was. I'd expect to have a puff pastry on top of it for that price. Although, it was very tasty even though the presentation was not all that great. It was served with mash potatoes instead of chips. It was good. They have a big variety of local taps. I went with the Jock Pumpkinhead Stout from Loch Lomond Brewery while my husband had the Man O'Hoy from Orkney Brewery. We were very happy with our local brew selections. It was a very nice atmosphere for lunch. If you're a Harry Potter fan, then you may want to take that hike from here to the filming location of Hagrid's Hut. The pathway up to the hut is just a short walk from the inn. The inn itself is kind of unique with the ice ax and ski décor. It reminded me a little of Ketchikan for some reason. Maybe it was the 5 Points of Contact photo that I saw by Peter Daynes. There's also a display of ice axes designed by Hamish MacInnes. Our tour guide in Ketchikan was coincidentally named Hamish. Wow, everything does come around full circle. It all turned out to be a nice lunch experience in the Highlands.

Well shame on us for not getting the names of this young lassi and her assistant lad. They worked…read moretirelessly and did so with a smile tonight. A bus load of yakking americanos did not deter their beautiful spirit or wonderful smiles. The mussels were bomb, the fish pie over-delivered. Angus better be proud:)

The Barn is really unique. It literally is like a barn (that has been gentrified somewhat!) which…read moreserves good food and lots of good, local beers from Fyne Ales. They are doggy friendly, child friendly and have two wood burning stoves too. All staff know their ales well and are really friendly and helpful. There is also accommodation on site in the form of lodges/chalets, but if you're not stopping overnight it's only around a 10 minute drive from the centre of Oban. Well worth a visit!