Argyll Hotel - Ullapool
Argyll Hotel
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Pull up a stool at the Argyll Hotel and feel instantly at home. This seaside pub‑hotel on Argyle Street celebrates honest cooking, thirsty locals and rooms that look out over Ullapool’s harbour. Expect cask ales poured properly, comforting homemade favourites—from chowder and fish‑and‑chips to melting desserts—and a bar that hums with classic tunes and occasional live entertainment. The Argyll Hotel is not pretentious: it’s a place for good pints, generous portions and conversation by the window. Come for the view, stay for the welcome—and leave with a taste of real Highland hospitality.
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Reviews praise Argyll Hotel’s friendly staff, real ales, home‑style cooking and harbour setting, while noting occasional chilliness, spotty presentation and higher prices.
We were only in the pub, but the pub was great. The atmosphere was ok, but the service was fantastic and the food was great. We had several dishes and they were all very tasteful.
Stayed for 1 night with friends on way around NC500. First impressions were not great, hotel does need some TLC but the staff Connor and Logan were exceptional, even set us up in a separate bar to watch the football that night, outstanding guys and for that reason I would definitely go back to the hotel just to meet up with them again. A credit to the place. Food was also good, the bar area is traditional and cosy and busy all night. Don't be put off by other reviews, it's what you make of it yourself, the guys at the Argyll will look after you well.
Outside appearance of hotel and care of public areas (reception, stairs, carpark etc) would be scored as a 0 dirty, uncared for and a health hazard (old mattresses piled on fire escape and flat roof). We would have turned round and walked back out except everywhere else was full and we’d paid in advance. Room was a bit tired with stains on carpet and comfy chairs, but bed was very comfy with very clean cotton bedding. Clean, fluffy bath towels too. On the top floor and the view from 2 large windows of the loch was amazing! Breakfast was acceptable but not great. Staff were lovely. If you can close your eyes to the public areas of the hotel and just gaze at the view and want a good nights sleep you’ll be fine!
Didn't feel comfortable at all here. Strange atmosphere, we only stayed for 1 drink and left ! Cant really think of any positive to say !
During our visit, my wife and I made a reservation for dinner at this restaurant. Unfortunately, we were not impressed with the expensive, uninspiring, and bland food and wine. We also observed one of the bar staff removing smudges from a glass with their fingers, which was quite off-putting. Overall, our experience was not very pleasant.
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Starters & Small Plates
Ullapool Smoked SalmonUllapool Smokehouse malt‐whisky cured oak smoked salmon; Isle of Mull cheddar oatcakes from Ullapool Bakery; roquette capers
£8Burgers & Sandwiches
The Argyll Highlander BurgerOur own 8oz local steak mince burger topped + Scottish cheddar; bacon; house‐made pickles slow‐roasted tomatoes on a sourdough bun. Comes + beer battered onion rings hand‐cut chips on the side
£11 Smoked Mackerel PaniniLocal smoked mackerel fillets + our zingy salsa
£5Main Platters - From The Sea
Seafood Deli PlateA tasting platter of Scottish specialities: peppered smoked mackerel; sweet dill pickled roll‐mop herring; Ullapool malt whisky‐cured smoked salmon shell‐on prawns accompanied by Ullapool Bakery Isle of Mull cheddar oatcake a house salad. Serves two as a
£15 Argyll Fish PieOur house fish pie filled + local smoked haddock; Wester Ross salmon juicy prawns in a white wine cream sauce. Topped + creamy mashed potato served + Chef's daily vegetables
£13Main Platters - From The Land
Ullapool Cottage Pie£10
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Regulars say the Argyll’s charm comes from small, local rituals: the bar staff will happily recommend the day’s best catch or ale, musicians and locals sometimes start impromptu sets, and dogs usually get a treat by the bar. Also, staff often point visitors toward nearby coastal walks and lesser‑known viewpoints that most guidebooks miss—ask behind the bar for their favourite secret spots.
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