Traditional boozer that is busy all day with hardened drinkers usually to be found propping up the…read morebar or standing outside drawing on their cigarettes before coughing up phlegm that is then spat out onto the pavement. You get the picture with this pub! Not a place for the faint hearted or mild mannered drinker, what you do in this pub is drink, drink and then drink some more.Avoid at all costs. Cheap wine sold by the glass as well as the standard booze. Open from early too late the Ailsa is a Campbeltown legendary pub, but alas not one that I would want to frequent probably because I still have all my own teeth and no visible scars

This is the most amazing pub in the world, unless it's just when we visit!…read moreOn our first ever visit ti Islay, we were staying in a boarding house very close to the pub so we had to try it out. On entering we found a local guy singing Elvis songs to the jukebox with a broom in his hands as a mike stand! We thought the usual - Here's a drunk!, but, no. He asked us very nicely if we had any requests and proceeded to play, and sing, them. After a few drinks it was our turn to request, and sing! By the end of the night, a singing group, booked to play in the nearby hotel had found they had no audience and come into the Ardview to join in! The selection of drinks was excellent considering the problems of getting stocks (apart from malt whiskies, of course!) and we were accepted as part of the family within a very short time. The next day, locals were stopping to talk in the street and say how much they'd enjoyed the night - yet it was down to them! Magical!

Friendly service and an amazing range of different drinks to choose from whether you're looking for…read morean afternoon tea or coffee, an after-work choice of vodka's or whisky's, or looking to kick-start that night out with a cocktail or a variety of modern shots. With disco or live bands at the weekend there's plenty to choose from here to cater for everyone.

From the owner: Whisky Macs is the perfect place for lunch, an afternoon chat, the end of work drink or a great…read morenight out. Offering a wide choice of premium drinks, spirits and a large wine list. Open 7 days a week. Free WIFI available.

A five-star view, with caveats…read more First off the Drift Inn is without a doubt the best place to eat and drink in Lamlash. We've tried the competition and frankly the Drift has the best beer and Scotch selection, food, and atmosphere. Inside it's a restaurant, outside it's a country pub with lots of well-spaced outdoor seating. It has the basics food-wise down pat. Huge fish and chips and excellent mussels - in the latter case just the right size between tasty and chewy. A great wine and beer selection and excellent service. The one down side was an overly-promised starter. Spending 15 quid on a few tiny bits of food artfully arranged stuck in the craw somewhat. But what the hell, they're nice people and the rest of it was superb.

I loved this pub and the food was probably the best we had on Arran. I actually didn't know about…read morethis place until the day before we left to go to Arran when I had 4 different people recommend it to me - I knew we had to go from that fact alone! It's in the lovely town of Lamlash and really easy to find. We parked along the road and then walked down as we were there quite early and it didn't open til midday. There's a beautiful view over the water to Holy Isle and you can get a ferry over if you're so inclined - we decided to just appreciate it from afar. The pub itself is kind of nautical/rugby themed and really cosy inside - there's a fireplace and lots of seating as well as some couches and a kids area. I ordered a bowl of Cullen Skink (Scottish haddock soup) as well as the Angler's Platter for one (Creeler's hot and cold smoked salmon, seafood and soft cheese mousse, fishcake and homemade bread). The soup was just delicious - I don't eat Cullen Skink enough and when I have one as good as this, I wonder why - thick, jam packed with fish and really tasty. I loved the platter too - the fish cake was the highlight for sure, but everything on it was so tasty and I loved how local it all was. Staff were friendly and welcoming, and we enjoyed grazing here for a while. They have a great booze selection but as I was driving I didn't have any - next time we visit I would definitely see about getting the bus or a taxi here from Brodick so we could get stuck into the gin! Note: they have gluten free bread, breadcumb and batters are available upon request.

Food was ok. The server must have been new because she didn't know what came with the main course…read more I asked her to bring the menu to show her that it came with salad and fries. The atmosphere was that of a regular restaurant.

Amazing 5 star food Very reasonable prices…read moreBeautiful environment Great quick friendly service Nothing discriminatory, friendly to foreigners Fun lively bar place too! Must visit

I was in here recently for the first time,to eat, meeting a friend…read more,id heard great thjngs from people whos opinion I rate( Joe from Ardbeg shop,Irene Mclaughlin, Micheal M,my good pal John et al),about the food,the bar,the owners,the vibe,its simply,as Joe said,a good place to be! First the setting is simply idyllic,Ardbeg is a village between Rothesay and Port Bannatyne,the shore road is largely free of traffic apart from local residents,the bus route diverts thro the village,on main rd, Its set in a good position,with space outside to walk/ park ( but no outdoor seating, key to neighbourhood acceptance I reckon,,integrates into and enhances the community,whereas I struggle with hearing the Alvin Stardusr covers blaring from the inn 2 blocks from my window,t,and the beer garden revellers make some racket on a busy night Brody the owner seems very passionate about community spirit, there are notices politely reminding snokers not ti gather in numbers and annoy neighbours, respect is key here,ive never heard a bad word said about the plqce How cool and considerate,typical in my exoerience of people from the US, especially smaller towns like Brody and Rima, they welcome everyone,drag queens,bikers,vintage trucks/ tractiors,families The food is excellent,served by lovely young staff, made fresh to order,fast food but not innstant,the menu encompases a large varuety of dishes,burgers/ chicken/ waffles and much morw,breakfast too,I had the southern friend chicken breast,with cajun fries,my friend a burger which looked fab too- see pics Too much for me,they happily pack it up for you,im not a great fan of taking fried food hone,I enjoy it fresh, next time id ask for less,smaller portions are available too Very quiet the night we were in,but a rekaxed sort of at home feel instantly struck me,as if I was in every week lol Then,the bar,next door to the diner,I dont drink alcohol, id never choose to go to a pub, id go here in a flash,in fact thought about it earlier,maybe tommorow, a camaradarie between the bar tender,a few regulars, a few non regulars,the famous US customer service,I was addressed by Brody as Nice lady, perfectly charming without being over the top, and genuine too,il take Nice lady, its.. Nice So,id actually leave my house,with its plentiful supply of ice cold cans if coke,music of my choosing,comfy cushions etc,to stand,or sit qt a local bar,joining in the easy chat,striking up a wee convo outside with Simon who it turns out lives next door, whatever Now,this is easy to solve ( for me), i hate ice in soft drinks, i like fizz,hence cans at home, no fizz lost. In the US famously drinks came with ice( generally its hotter there,massive fridges would be needed. Il call them next time,ask for a few cans to be put in t be extra chilled,they were not Very cold that night But this is not a deficit,its an Ameriican bar/ diner, serving the US way,So full marks for all round niceness of exoerience Scots also have sensitive teeth, All those sweeiies! I have never gone to have a drink in any other bar on the island , ive eaten in one,see my reviews So,result i think If people( tourists) knew what was going on there,what was being served, itd be mobbed,yet agqin,in keeping with my persinak system of values/ morals, they stay true to themselves,no over the top advertising As Joe ( i sound like a stalker here lol,im so not lol,only recently git chatting to him and David, the other business owners in Ardbeg), explaining their ethos/ vision put it,you cqn lije well,cheaply on Bute Ardbeg could actually be the place that has it all, lovely homes and beautuful gardens too,people all say hello at l very least Alqo,shop opens at 7.30,when it closes ( before it doea actually) the bar/ diner is open In wunter i i was pretty ill for long spellls earier in year after moving from town to the Port I felt very alone / isolated,,had i known the honky tonk was there,a real caring set of folk, in it, running it,id have been down,in a cab,i know d have been looked after,simple,result Brody,Rima,nailed it T

From the owner: A very cool Honky-Tonk on the stunning Isle of Bute, featuring country and blues music, and…read moremoonshine! We also serve authentic US southern food! Foot long cheese steaks, monster burgers, killer chicken and waffles, pancakes or Texan toast, CWMD - chicken wings of mass destruction, and loads more!

It's combination bar and restaurant…read more Service was exceptionally good! We were immediately seated, water and drinks came out as quickly as humanly possible. Back in just a few minutes to take our order! We ordered the fish and chips, which were the best we've had so far here in the UK! The fish was huge, and prepared perfectly! We asked for the chips to be crispy, and they were... The fish was almost too hot to handle, perfectly cooked! I would highly recommend this place, and certainly would come back if we were in the area!

Wandered in while visiting Dark Hedge and were so pleasantly surprised…read more The pub has a real and in -use fire place which was nice to see. Our server was great. non pretentious, and useful with recommendations. ( not only did he recommend what to order but also how not to over-order) Sea food chowder was to die for , oysters very good with Guinness and homemade cheesecake was excellent! I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for laid back atmosphere and good food.

We're from America and had no idea what to expect from a Scottish country inn. It is charming in…read moreevery sense of the word. You get up in the morning, get pampered with a big Scottish breakfast. I liked to take a walk around the driveway afterwards and I saw deer a few times. The pub is downstairs, but around the corner, so inn guests have a little space from the comings and goings. Speaking of the pub, they have 400 whiskeys on their list, and a number of flights. It's also nice to go curl up on the couch next to the wood stove on a cool evening with a good book in the hotel living room. There's a dog and a cat in residence who are pretty sure that they run the place who are very good company. Dinners are large portions, I was more comfortable with the appetizers, especially the Kintyre smoked mussels. What really touched my heart was I'm gluten free, and they went out of their way to get gluten free bread and crumpets for me. I did not expect it. That's the first time I've gotten to have bread before a meal outside my home. Usually, I sit there while I watch everyone else eat theirs. I'll never forget that. One more unforgettable part of Ballygrant is going for a walk on a clear night. There are so many stars...