Reviews

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 765 reviews

What User likes about Martyrs Bay Restaurant And Bar:
A lovely lunch stop while visiting Iona Close to the ferry. Wonderful views from the outdoor terrace of the white sandy beach and across the sea to Isle of Mull. Cosy self service restaurant with good selection of fresh sandwiches, fish chips, pasties/pies and cakes. A small bar with good choice of drinks. View all feedback. What OlyPON doesn't like about Martyrs Bay Restaurant And Bar:
The prices for the food at this restaurant are outrageous. There is no price list, which makes me wonder if locals get a different price. The fish, scampi, and chips were all frozen. The only fresh thing on the menu were the mussels. The service was terrible, even though the restaurant was nearly empty. View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.2 ★ from 50 reviews
Albia
05.09.2024 - 19:36

We stayed on Iona and this bar is where the locals go in the evening Better value than the hotel bars Friendly Open until 2100 and later some nights

Margaret
05.09.2024 - 19:36

Ok, so the food was ok at lunchtime, though nothing spectacular. The woman who served us in the restaurant was lovely and very polite and helpful I would give h...

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pilgrim1314
05.09.2024 - 19:36

When it comes to a bar with a view there is nowhere and I mean NOWHERE to compare. When the weather is kind (as it was last week) you can sit outside at the wat...

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Jake
05.09.2024 - 19:36

Had the fresh mussels that never made it to the mainland. Harvested same day and were fresh and tender as could be. Ate outside with a view of the islands and o...

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Esther
05.09.2024 - 19:36

This restaurant is right at the end of the ferry slipway so was very busy on both occasions we visited. There are gluten free snacks and cakes but these are pre...

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Located on Iona, Martyrs Bay Inn offers stunning views from the bar and terrace, overlooking the Sound of Iona. Despite having limited hours, the bar attracts visitors with a great selection of drinks, including whisky and beer. The restaurant offers delicious meals, with options including mussels, roast beef, fish and chips, and lentil cottage pie. With accommodating staff and a friendly atmosphere, Martyrs Bay Inn is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. While the building may seem unassuming, the quality of the food and the picturesque views make it a must-visit spot on the island.

Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 359 reviews

First of all if you want food in iona your options are limited to this bar or one of the two hotels. We chose the bar as we stayed in the rooms opposite. which...

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OlyPON
08.10.2023 - 14:33

The prices for the food at this restaurant are outrageous. There is no price list, which makes me wonder if locals get a different price. The fish, scampi, and...

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So you are on Iona and order Haddock and what do you get frozen fish ? dont waste you money the food here is even below cafe standards, and £48 for 2 ?

StewyOxford
08.10.2023 - 14:33

The building is nothing special and the restaurant is more of a cafeteria than a restaurant. There are spectacular views from the bar and the terrace. Despite b...

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Coffee was great as were the tray bakes. Well worth a visit. There is a choice of sitting in or out. Views are great.

Menu
4.4 ★ from 5 reviews

A lovely lunch stop while visiting Iona Close to the ferry. Wonderful views from the outdoor terrace of the white sandy beach and across the sea to Isle of Mull...

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I had dinner here several times and liked it. I also had lunch a few times and liked it. Lunch is priced very reasonable and dinner is a little more, but I didn...

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Good range of quick snacks, well appointed lounge and bar.

Becky
30.01.2022 - 08:51

Just off the ferry good food with lovely views

Overpriced and limited menu

Gastroranking-uk
4.0 ★ from 315 reviews

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