You could easily drive by this little unasuming pub's restaurant. Don't!…read more We had a lovely meal there on 26/02/11 around 5pm. All the dishes are freshly prepared and delicious. I had the trout with almonds. Almost too much for one - yummy. If I had to be picky, we felt the brocolli was a little overcooked and it would have been nice to see on the menu or be offered a side dish of vegetables for all main courses. I had the trout was only offered chips or new potatoes. Or thinking about it again now, perhaps the big dish of brocolli and carrots that arrived with the steak pies was meant for all of us. The waitress didn't say. There was enough for everyone, so we just tucked in. I would like to suggest that diners are offered a dish of veggies of the day for the whole table, or ask the diners to pick 2 veg from a small selection? Would love to go back again and have the chicken with garlic and white wine sauce. That tasted amazing too!

From the owner: Wer are a family run local Pub and resturant, serving local beer and scottish foodread more

Amazing food, great hosts. The new proprietors are simply amazing, the Sunday Roast here now is as…read moregood as it gets. What a gem I discovered...

This place is a down to earth pub that does food in the tourist season. If you are visiting the…read moreTrosachs and exploring Scotland it is well worth stopping off and enjoying the history of the place. Having spent lots of my summer holidays as a child in the area I know you will love the scenery and the ruggedness of the landscape. The Kings House is a resting place for hikers, campers, freshwater fishing enthusiasts and everyone who just needs a welcome and a smile.

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!

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!

On a visit to Largs I went into the Royal Oak, a fantastic old fashioned pub. A large amount of…read morelocals go into this Pub. On the night I first visited there where a group of guys playing fiddles and accordions and singing great Scottish music. The barman (Mick I think he was called) was very helpful in telling us where to visit in the surrounding areas. We went back in at the end of our 10 day visit to Scotland and not only did he remember us, he remembered what we drank. Now THAT is a good pub. That night I tried the Malt of the month it was great value at £3.10 of a large (235ml) of superb malt. Since returning to London I have told many, many friend to visit Largs and The Royal Oak To my mind a 5 star Pub with 5 Star staff.

Typical old`style pub with public bar and lounge separated by the bar in the middle. Large plasma…read morescreens for live sporting events in both bars as well as a good jukebox in lounge. Was`the winner of best pint of Tennents lager in Scotland award a few years ago. well stocked with fine whiskies and good draughts. Staff polite and helpful. Usual locals with plenty of banter and laughs

From the owner: Traditional family run Scottish bar + lounge located in the town square, well stocked local malts -…read morevaried selection of ice cold draught beers and ciders, draught and bottled craft beer, and cocktails - past winner of Best Pint of Tennants Lager in Scotland.3 LCD screens show all Sky Sports matches + major sporting fixtures. Weekly Quiz-(Thursday 9pm). Free WI-FI. Open 7 days - 11am - 1am.

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).

Great place to hang out with locals and watch football,…read moreService great and patrons friendly

Vibe. The vibe was fantastic. It's everything you would want from a great Scottish pub…read more Drinks. Perfect pours of beer. Service. Excellent and with a smile.

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.