The best restaurants CENTRE ET CÔTE OUEST

Samphire prides itself on local products, whether they come from the sea (shellfish and fish caught in Loch Fyne) or from the surrounding land (game or local farms). The freshness and the quality of the products are the key to simple dishes that are generous in flavour. The establishment is also committed to a responsible and sustainable consumption approach, and will therefore favour ethical sourcing. Well, in every sense of the word!

The store and the Visitor Centre provide all the information you need to visit the valley. At noon (between 12:15 and 3:00 pm), you will find hot meals, and for the rest of the day, it will be snacks, sandwiches, homemade cakes, scones, hot and cold drinks... The place is as pleasant for its environment as for the quality of the products prepared and served. You will also find a take-away coffee stand in the museum parking lot called Lucy's Ardfern. It serves cold and hot drinks.

This restaurant, which opened in 2004, has been appreciated by the inhabitants of Oban as well as tourists and food critics. The decor is modern and uncluttered, and we do everything possible to offer you a good time, in all intimacy. The menu and the plate bring together the best of local and seafood products, combined with the best of Scottish know-how in terms of flavours and creativity. The classics also have their place, revisited or perfectly executed. Menus change regularly to adapt to the seasons.

This tiny little coffee is made with simplicity, and it's perfect just the way it is. A window and a table show you the snacks, cakes, sandwiches and daily specials. Coffee, cold and hot drinks are also on the menu. It's fresh, no fuss, and it's good! You can take a seat in the hall (limited number of places), but the best is to take advantage of the great and beautiful sunshine to sit on the terrace and watch the life of Oban: the boats in the harbour, but also the flow of passers-by, continuous on this small central square.

Delicious sandwiches in an incredible environment... That's what the Sandwich Station offers, which takes great pride in offering fresh preparations made from high-quality, seasonal local produce. His challenge? Make the best sandwiches possible. The bread is kneaded and baked by the baker (Blackwater Bakehouse) and each ingredient can be linked to a local producer or a homemade recipe. You can also enjoy a delicious soup (the recipe changes every day), to warm you up when the weather is windy and rainy.

The originality of this establishment is that it has been able to combine his two passions. It serves classic British cuisine, made from fresh, local produce, as well as a wide range of coffees, teas, beers and wines. A few delicious homemade cakes are also in the spotlight... and they're not the only ones! They share the limelight with musical instruments: guitars, ukuleles, etc. Jazz concerts are regularly given in the restaurant.

This inn, which is a hotel, restaurant and pub, has existed since 1610! Recently renovated, it has remained a pleasant stop, whether you stop for a meal or for a night. As far as meals are concerned, it serves a 100% local cuisine, home-made, and taking up the classics of British and pub cuisine. You can enjoy the traditional pies, but also locally caught salmon or venison, in addition to fish & chips, macaroni and cheese or burgers. At lunchtime, a menu of sandwiches and snacks allows you to eat at very reasonable prices.