Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 212 reviews

What Ken Pamela likes about Ben Lorna:
Well managed and spotlessly clean. Good choice of food. Good service and excellent attention to Covid cleaning practices and distant serving too. Recommend a visit if in area. View all feedback. What Acevanturer doesn't like about Ben Lorna:
We had fabulous service at lunchtime, the staff could not have been more helpful. They have the best covid restrictions in place that we have seen in England and scotland. Decent menu and loved it's atmosphere. It seems a shame to not have any vegan options seeing as the owner is apparently vegan...that would of made this place perfect. View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.4 ★ from 50 reviews
Markybug73
31.07.2024 - 13:21

Stopped off here for a quick drink and a toasted sandwich. Place was busy but luckily there was seats available. hot and cold drinks available, plus crafts beer...

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Iain
31.07.2024 - 13:21

Excellent food and service as usual. Friendly welcome and efficient service from waitresses. Much appreciated.

Beef36
31.07.2024 - 13:21

During our walk along the old railway ling we came across the village of Benderloch and Ben Lora Cafe and bookshop. Interestingly all tables had Reserved on the...

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Lynn
31.07.2024 - 13:21

We have driven past this place for years and never stopped but we had a break on the campsite a ten minute walk away and visited 4 times! There is an outside se...

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J7311MLdavids
31.07.2024 - 13:21

It has been a few years since I have visited Ben Lora and I am very glad to say it hasn’t changed one bit, great service and delicious food.

The restaurant offers fabulous service, strict Covid restrictions, and a warm atmosphere. While the lack of vegan options was disappointing, the menu is varied with decent milkshakes and light bites. Scones are a highlight, matched by a charming book collection. The portions are tasty, and the quality of food is consistent, making it a great choice for visitors. Despite a disappointing experience with eggshell and small milkshakes, the overall experience is enriched by friendly staff and pet-friendly policies. The highlight, however, remains the scones, deemed the best in the UK by many visitors, making it a must-visit spot in the Oban area.

Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 112 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.5 ★ from 100 reviews

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