Lochaline - Highland

Visited here recently. It doesn’t do food, and selection of wine is poor if you wanted a glass! Very quiet. Did hear a rumour it may be up for sale. Having said... read more Visited here recently. It doesn’t do food, and selection of wine is poor if you wanted a glass! Very quiet. Did hear a rumour it may be up for sale. Having said this the views of the Sound of Mull are amazing!!

Arrived for lunch around 12.15pm. Park our car opposite, old man with electric saw in his hand appeared to be cutting trimming a bush. We walked over and expect... read more Arrived for lunch around 12.15pm. Park our car opposite, old man with electric saw in his hand appeared to be cutting trimming a bush. We walked over and expected a friendly greeting instead what you looking for We were taken aback and replied lunch what is available ? response i 'll speak with inside and off he went. inside with door closing behind him, We followed, once inside he told us menu was on board and it would take a while 20.30 minutes for oven to become hot. My wife I looked each other, turned and left, thanking him as we left., Drove to the cabin next to the ferry jetty and difference was chalk cheese. While there two other people arrived at the cabin, who we had seen earlier walking to Lochaline Hotel as we left,.This is summer mid June and would suggest improvement to hotel owns staff attitude.

Manners and customer service go a long way, don 't expect it here. Booked a table, walked in, gave our name, 'menu ' as he pointed at a blackboard. We weren 't... read more Manners and customer service go a long way, don 't expect it here. Booked a table, walked in, gave our name, 'menu ' as he pointed at a blackboard. We weren 't even sure if the area we were in was where we were to eat. Came over to take our order but we hadn 't decided, looked at his watch and said, 'well got another 3 people due in ' and walked away. Eventually gave our order and a lovely woman came through and showed us to the restaurant area. No atmosphere, food was good though my friends lamb was very fatty. We eat and left, whereas if it was more welcoming we would have stayed for more drinks. Everyone who came in after us did the same. Totally losing out on money coming in the door. Think it 's a must do burden rather than a career choice for the man.

We have visited this hotel for pub meals every time we visit Lochaline (every second year we holiday here) Yes the pub is in need of refurbishment but the dinin... read more We have visited this hotel for pub meals every time we visit Lochaline (every second year we holiday here) Yes the pub is in need of refurbishment but the dining area at the back extension where you have your meal is lovely and welcoming and has a country cottage feel. When we dined as a family of 7 in July, the food was wonderful. We all ordered different dishes and every one of us was very impressed by the standard of food. It was definitely much better quality and dining experience than when we were last here in 2016. The prices are really good too, with mains ranging from around a tenner to about £13. The kids all devoured the puddings too (sticky toffee pudding and hot chocolate fudge cake). Give this hotel a try for dinner. We will definitely be back!

The food is delicious at this restaurant. It’s strange that booking for dinner is necessary, especially when only early time slots are available despite the din... read more The food is delicious at this restaurant. It’s strange that booking for dinner is necessary, especially when only early time slots are available despite the dining room being half empty. Maybe the chef wants to go home early?