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Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 1350 reviews

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Gastroranking-it
4.0 ★ from 50 reviews
HelpfulAngel
10.09.2024 - 16:00

We recently ate dinner at this restaurant. They have a few tables where you can overlook the ocean which is nice. The service was good but the server was super...

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Bluesprout61
10.09.2024 - 16:00

The Lochside Hotel is in a great spot, overlooking Loch Indaal. We booked for dinner about a week in advance and were given a window table with a nice view. The...

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Jai
10.09.2024 - 16:00

We had a quick dinner of crab claws (catch of the day) and fried haddock. Service was almost too fast—as in the food was served about 1 minute after our pre-din...

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Calum
10.09.2024 - 16:00

Staff night out had a wonderful time great to wind down after our busy Christmas and new year period. This is a personal review and it just happens to be my wor...

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Mary
10.09.2024 - 16:00

A wonderful dining experience at the end of a memorable holiday, overlooking a sun-setting loch. Lovely food, with sea food specials as well as a usual menu wit...

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Lochside restaurant offers average food at a high price but with gluten-free options. While some meals were satisfactory, overall offerings were unimpressive. However, the scenic view and cozy atmosphere added to the dining experience. The menu selection was extensive and the food was well-presented, with the pork and apple burger standing out. Service was fast but lacked attention to detail and the limited drink options were disappointing. Overall, some enjoyed the experience while others found it underwhelming. Despite mixed reviews, Lochside remains a popular choice in Bowmore for those seeking average dining with a view.

Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 718 reviews
Becky
13.10.2023 - 18:04

Great stay at the lochside. Staff are lovely. The rooms are nice with several looking over the water. Breakfast and dinner was spot on every day. Excellent WiFi...

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David
13.10.2023 - 18:04

Lovely restaurant, excellent views across Loch Indaal. Get a window seat if you can. Unsurprisingly the seafood is particularly good whether prawn and langousti...

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schnark
13.10.2023 - 18:04

I'd really like to rate it more it has a great view and great staff, but after a seafood chowder that was 50% potato and 15% celery, and then a rare steak done...

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IcedCoffeelover
13.10.2023 - 18:04

We had the good fortune of dining here during our 4day trip to Islay. The food was excellent. My husband enjoyed the burger and I liked my fish. Service was goo...

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Kyle
13.10.2023 - 18:04

The best hotel to visit in Islay. Food, drink and best of all the staff! Full hotel was very clean and the food was simply delicious. Will definitely be back. T...

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Menu
4.0 ★ from 3 reviews
Sophia
19.11.2022 - 18:08

Cozy, well located, traditional Scottish cuisine and extensive wine whiskys.

David
02.02.2022 - 18:56

In Islay for the week.Eaten here twice, both excellent meals and reasonably priced.Starters: Brioche Mushroom recommended, as well as retro Prawn Cocktail.Mains...

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As a restaurant the food is average but pricey. The menus did cater for Gluten Free but it was not very exciting. The chicken breast with sundries tomatoes was...

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Minube
5.0 ★ from 1 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.1 ★ from 631 reviews

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