Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 3109 reviews

What The Old Scribe doesn't like about The Steam Packet Inn:
The Steampacket has been our go-to restaurant for special occasions and out-of-town visitors for years. However, our recent experiences have been disappointing. Despite previously praising the restaurant to our friends and family, our last two visits left our first-time guests unimpressed. We were let down by several... View all feedback. What User likes about The Steam Packet Inn:
This restaurant is absolutely incredible. It is situated in a perfect location, nestled on the harbor of a charming Scottish fishing village. The menu offers a great variety of seafood options for those who enjoy it. The quality of the food was top-notch. What really impressed me was the wide selection of craft beers on tap - something I love but often struggle to find at Scottish pubs. The Steam Packet exceeded my e... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.4 ★ from 50 reviews
Helena
25.07.2024 - 17:07

Fabulous evening! We have wanted to try the food here for ages and we weren’t disappointed! We ordered the ratatouille tart and the Ribeye both delicious frien...

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Sussexmanc
25.07.2024 - 17:07

Started so well. Shown to table. Menu given. Food ordered. Starter and main came with no problems and food was good. Then….we asked for a dessert menu and were...

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colinp140
25.07.2024 - 17:07

We visited last year and the fish and chips were brilliant, this year not so, portion smaller and strange batter pricy at £16,£17, also very little vegetarian c...

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Guide54385383630
25.07.2024 - 17:07

The Steam Packet is an absolute GEM! Amazing views, locally crafted ales, locally sourced ingredients and AMAZING cookery skills!! Five of us ate for two night'...

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Laura
25.07.2024 - 17:07

The Steam Packet Inn is such a treasure. The location is picturesque and the view of the sea is soothing to the soul. Magical. Staff are all warm and welcoming...

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Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 823 reviews
Kathy
17.03.2024 - 16:59

I can't believe how much better our experience was this time compared to our last visit! The staff were incredibly friendly, the welcome was fantastic, and the...

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Liz
17.03.2024 - 16:59

We had a wonderful dinner at Steam Packet tonight. We both enjoyed the scallops on a celeriac bed with apple and nuts as a starter, a unique but delicious combi...

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Rachel84
17.03.2024 - 16:59

We visited the Steam Packet on 9/3/24, as we are regular customers. We were excited to try the new menu and were not disappointed. We enjoyed starters of breade...

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Viviansimian
17.03.2024 - 16:59

Super, terrific afternoon at the Steampacket Inn....had a lovely lunch with my family and canine friend and we all thoroughly enjoyed it! I would highly recomme...

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lizclarke337
17.03.2024 - 16:59

Lovely food but could do with a couple more pub classics to go along side the fancier Red Deer and Pheasant etc. Shame you can’t sit and have a drink anywhere a...

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Facebookpag
4.2 ★ from 10 reviews
Graham
26.12.2023 - 00:30

We dined at this restaurant twice this week on Sunday and Monday. On both nights, the service was outstanding and the food was excellent. We were extremely sati...

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Sarah
26.12.2023 - 00:30

Excellent. I drove for an hour to get to this restaurant and it was well worth it. The food was outstanding and reasonably priced. I couldn't find any flaws. Th...

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John
26.12.2023 - 00:30

We were disappointed to find basic furniture and prices typically seen in bistros. The original charm and ambiance of the restaurant seem to have disappeared.

Jessica
26.12.2023 - 00:30

What a lovely pub with really lovely rooms overlooking the harbour! The staff were extremely friendly and could not do enough for us! The food was amazing! Woul...

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Geraldine
26.12.2023 - 00:30

Beautiful fresh food, different menu, lovely setting, good service. Beer good too! Well worth giving a try, we really enjoyed, all of it. What more can I say!

Google
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews

You park just outside the inn beside the harbour. You collect your key from the main bar. The room we had was really big and had a TV,kettle,hot chocolate sasha...

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Lunch directly on the harbour. Service was really good with bar staff offering me a taste of the hand drawn ales they have on offer. Food was excellent quality...

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This restaurant is absolutely incredible. It is situated in a perfect location, nestled on the harbor of a charming Scottish fishing village. The menu offers a...

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Kim
05.09.2023 - 09:11

This charming pub with rooms is extremely welcoming and is also pet-friendly. They offer a fantastic variety of five Kingdom ales. You can dine in the conservat...

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I went for lunch at this restaurant. The menu was extensive and the food was well cooked and presented. I sat outside on the harbor wall on a beautiful sunny da...

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Gastroranking-uk
4.5 ★ from 722 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.6 ★ from 855 reviews

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