Ardbrecknish House Restaurant & Bar in Argyll & Bute

Food was ok but feels like you eating in a church hall.. bar ok but tiny and no space and full of dogs at the time People blocking the doors in and out

Disappointed with the service here , felt a bit uncomfortable with the locals . Had the vibe only welcome if you lived local … wouldn’t use again if we were in the area .

We were staying in a nearby Airbnb and popped down to the bar for a couple of drinks. We were pleasantly surprised with the experience. Cozy little country pub vibe. Drinks were a decent price, good selection of gins, and a nice pint of Tennent’s. Playing pool and darts was brilliant. Didn’t realise they had these, but ended up being one of the best parts of our trip.

Came here with a friend and our 3 dogs for the weekend and was not disappointed. We were running extremely late but nothing was too much trouble . We was met outside by the manager , who kindly had put on all the heating for us as it was cold . Showed us around ,the 3 bedroom apartment we stayed in was spotless , beautiful and very well equipped with everything you need and more . Beds were extremely comfortable and everything was well made up . The whole stay was total bliss and relaxing . Both the mangers ( sorry forgot the names ) and the owners were so friendly , accommodating , welcoming snd was happy to help with everything, such lovely people. We went out th r first day and was given some suggestions and local knowledge by the manager , which was extremely helpful . When we came back it was very late but they kindly still let us order food . And we was not disappointed. The food was spot on and plenty of it , we sat in the dining area which was stunning and the manger came in and placed wood on the fire to warm it up . The views from out window were stunning and just a short walk from the grounds is loch awe which we took the dogs down for walks and they loved it . All in all , couldn’t have been more impressed with our stay here , everyone , everything was Absolutely amazing and would highly recommend and will definitely be busting again and again when I go back to Scotland .

The second time, we have stayed just up the road to Ardbrecknish. Lovely friendly owners and barman. The bar is very cosy and a great way of meeting all the people who are passing. The menu is limited, but the food is great (please make the fish portion a little bigger and charge the little extra) Restaurant has a good space with open fires, but I think the area could do with a little TLC just to make it a bit more warmly. Overall, it was a great lovely place with some lovely views of Ben Cruachan. Would definitely recommend it.

Went for dinner on a Sunday evening. Very disappointing. Beautiful building from the outside, lifeless on the inside. Only one person serving attending the bar and cooking. Reminiscent of Fawlty Towers. Menu on line is not accurate meal options missing. Incredibly expensive and below average food. I don’t mind paying if the food is good but a small bowl of Mac and cheese swimming in oil and a small portion of cooked frozen chips for £13 is over the top. My suggestion would be, stay at home and have a toasted cheese sandwich or pot noodle if that’s all that is in the cupboard.

It is a bit strange, but the restaurant was good enough. The fish and chips were really good, and this was a great surprise.

Très agréable accueil, la vue est magnifique et nous nous sommes régalés, de bonnes portions et du goût. Nous recommandons.

Called in here instead of eating in our hotel. Dining room was fairly quiet but very friendly landlady. Food was excellent and arrived quickly and request for modified desert was accommodated no problem. Would recommend here for a meal.

Warm welcome and great food Good music playing and a fire blazing We took the dogs and even they got treated by the staff Would highly recommend

Arrived by car and thought the place looked nice from the outside, but is just a dingy bar on the inside. Purpose of the visit was for takeaway, and immediately the interaction with the man taking the order didn’t fill me with trust. While we waited we had a drink at the bar which was ok. We were told the order would take a while which was fine as it seemed quite busy. However, on receipt of our food we were shocked at the poor quality of it and the extremely small portions. It looked like they made one portion of mac and cheese and split it between 6. To top it off the price was £75 for 3 mac and cheese, 3 kids size mac and cheese, chicken wings and steak pie. £75! Absolute rip off and I feel robbed and taken advantage of because there wasn’t any other takeaway place near. I would avoid it you can.

Very nice place, good atmosphere and good food. The tenants are very nice and helpful. We spend a lovely evening eating fresh haddock and listening to good music

We have just got home from a couple of days staying at this hotel that we used during Andrea Masons successful record attempt swimming Loch Awe. For extended families or social groups I doubt that there is a better place to book, quality self catering accommodation, walking distance to the Loch and Loch Awe Boat yard. It is a fisherman’s dream. The bar and menu at the hotel has a real community feel to it with locals happy to share “the one that got away stories” Saving the best to last, Owner Sarah is a credit to her trade and she could not have done more for us - thank you so much.

We found this restaurant on Trip Advisor as we were staying nearby and needed a change! Friendly staff, a limited menu, quite basic, but good food. The setting was interesting, but in a good way. Drinks were reasonably priced as well. If you want a fancy restaurant, this isn’t it. If you want good food, reasonably priced, book. now

What a find! We’ve just had the most wonderful week at Ardbrecknish House. Jim and Sally were the perfect hosts. The accommodation was clean, comfortable, cosy and very well equipped for self catering. The surroundings are stunningly beautiful. We did all the recommended walks and we’re so glad we did. We saw red squirrels, hen harriers and Merlin and deer, it’s a wildlife paradise! Don’t expect super fast broadband, it isn’t going to happen. Switch off your devices and immerse yourself in the majestic beauty of your surroundings. Just go!

A friendly welcome is guaranteed. The food is freshly cooked, and tasty, and very reasonably priced.

Stayed here half a dozen times. Like staying with friends. Great value for money, great views. Snug welcoming bar with log fire. Good Scottish food. Can't wait to be back

Wow! what a welcome received here on a couple of visits. Good pub, decent selection of beers and some good conversation from staff and locals. Made very welcome considering we had never been here before and were made to feel like we had been going there day-in day-out for years. This is how it should be in these country pubs(Other places take note). Okay, that's welcome covered lets get onto the food. Quite a good selection of food was on offer with a daily special. I opted fer the steak-pie and the Mrs opted fer the fish & chips. After a very little weight 'the Moll' received what can only be described as 'A Battered Whale atop a corbett of chips' Aye-oops I thought I made a mistake here however my steak-pie arrived on a platter which was probably obtained from a local pottery rather than any Crockery retailer. Steak was cooked to perfection and as tender as an 'Aberdeen Angus calf that had been reared on a diet of the best corn'. served with veg and chips which were eagerly competing for space on said platter. If like me you enjoy food and are a 'Fb' you will wan't to go back here day after day. Ironically we did go back the next evening where I nearly got steak-pie again but opted for the fish & chips and the Mrs opted for the house curry which she tore into like 'a hungry hill-walker who had been lost fer a week with no rations'. To say she enjoyed it is akin to saying Scot's enjoy a day's sun. My fish and chips however was just as good as the wife's from the night b4. The fish couldn't have been long out of the sea and was probably a resident of Oban Bay a few hours before. Thankfully it had eluded capture fer a few years and was broader than an American football player. Covered in a nice beer batter and cooked to perfection by Iain the chef and washed down by an nice ale after a hearty brisk walk in the invigorating Scottish weather(Teeming Rain). life doesn't get better. Loved the wee snug bar and the dogs as well as the crazy spaniels. NB: Special mention to chef Iain(hope this is right spelling) for going above and beyond the call of duty. THX M8.

Open from 6pm for meals, this is a hidden gem! A good 5 minutes down a single track road, Ardbrecknish welcomes children and dogs. The food is standard pub fayre but to a really good standard. We took our puppy so were seating in the back room where pets are allowed. It is quite small so can get cozy if there are a few diners with dogs. I chose the haggis stuffed chicken, and it was amazing! The staff are really friendly and welcoming and there’s a small play area too which kept my daughter occupied until the food arrived. I’d recommend this place for anyone wanting a quick but very tasty tea in a friendly and informal atmosphere.

Three of us were canoeing on Loch Awe and camping out over 24th to 26th August, 2019.We arrived unannounced about 8.30pm looking for dinner.The staff could not have been more welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble.The place was busy and the atmosphere was super.The food was excellent.We were looking for somewhere safe to park our cars overnight and without hesitation we were given permission to leave them at the hotel.Top marks for customer care and friendliness

This is an ... interesting ... place for to have a mealThe patrons are very welcoming and locals seem to frequent the small bar - who are inviting and chattyThe restaurant is a quirky set up in that tables are laid out on the outer perimeter of a large room with a pool table in the middle !That said the food was good and reasonably pricedNote : there aren't many eateries in the immediate vicinity (within 10 miles) and so consideration should be given if wanting something 'more upmarket' to be preparedto drive further afield down narrow single track roads

Very local slightly quirky bar. Very friendly good service. Pool table, no real ale but good whisky selection.

Great selection of food and drink lovely fires and dog friendly, toilets are clean and the staff are so friendly and Scottish.

Like a lot of the reviews, we were staying at a local hotel and decided on a change for the evening.Very friendly locals pub with large open fires. Dog friendly.Food was superb and plenty of it. You certainly won't go hungry.Staff friendly and attentive. Great night out thanks

We were staying at a hotel nearby but decided to give this venue a try.We were amazed at the friendly atmosphere,the locals were very welcoming including Trigger the dog!The food was superb and very well presented and priced.Bruce the bartender went out of his way to supply my husband with some of his personal contact lenses as he had forgotten to pack them a superb act of goodwill!Kirsty the waitress was very friendly and attentive.A special mention also to Ian the chef-all of his meals were superb.If you need any proof of how friendly the Scottish people can be then this is the place to find them.I would highly recommend this establishment and suggest if you are in the area give them a visit.Thanks to you all for an enjoyable two night visit-we will be back.Elaine and Paul

Came to check out the menu one morning and decided to try dinner after such a friendly reception from the lady owner ( we think she was) . Cosy friendly bar and very good food.More of a pub than a restaurant but not a downside.Would go back for sure.

Jim and Sally were very welcoming and helpful. Bruce (barman) and the locals (including Cliff from Loch Awe boat hire) were very friendly. We stayed here in the Study for a week in September 2018 and it was very relaxing. We didn't have the best week weather wise but this didn't stop us enjoying ourselves. Food and drinks in the bar were very good (a great choice of whiskies). Some nice walks from the house and Oban, Kilmartin, and Inverary are all within 1 hours drive and are well worth visiting. We enjoyed playing carpet bowls one day when the weather was so bad we didn't want to leave the house, Jim also advised us that because the bar does not open until 6PM we could take our own drinks into the bar.

Food and hospitality second to none. Had a great time and locals very welcoming. Also stayed at this hotel which is comfortable and very clean

We only found out about this bar from the Loch Awe Boating owners on hiring a boat for the day. I wish we had heard about it sooner. The food and drink was great and very reasonable and the staff very friendly. The house is steeped in history with a welcoming atmosphere, this is also the local bar so you get to meet the locals as well.

We came here on our last night just up the road from our hotel by recommendation by thd Loch Awe Boat hire owner. Je said it was good food reasonably priced And it exceeds this statement.

We were staying just a couple of miles along the lane and couldn't be bothered to cook so. Popped here. Not disappointed!!! Well, disappointed the steak pie was still. Cooking because it looked amazing. But the steak burgers were amazing as was the fish and chips and the seafood paella. The service was first class and so friendly. And the roaring open fire gave a perfect heat. And stunning views across the the Loch too. Thanks guys.

We ate here as an alternative to the Portsonachan restaurant and were not disappointed. The food is excellent and there was a great mix of very friendly people in the bar whilst the football was on. Definitely worth a visit.

Great meal and very friendly staff. We stayed at the Portsonachan Hotel (which did serve excellent food but expensive) and went here twice for meals which were excellent. I must mention Ian, the extremely mad chef, whose Birthday it was on the second night. Thank you for a brilliant time.

Great meal and very friendly staff. We stayed at the Portsonachan Hotel (terrible) and went here for a meal which was great !!

Had our final evening meal here, great service and hearty food. We were a group of 10 and she set up the room for us and was very accommodating

Tried an evening meal with friends whilst staying nearby. Really wished we hadn't bothered.The staff were lovely and couldn't have been friendlier but the food was terrible. We had 4 different meals and everyone of them was from frozen.I ordered venison sausage , mash and veg. I was told that mash wasn't available as they had none but I could have boiled potatoes! Obviously the man who knew the recipe for mash was off that day ! Never seen anything like it in my life. My veg was 6 pieces of frozen mush. The other meals were of a similar vein. 2 drinks each and 4 very poor meals for £78.- GIVE IT A MISS - SORRY. :(

Great weekend spent at Ardbrecknish House with our close friends and family. 26 adults and kids took over three wings, overall enjoyable time had by all. A wee bit cold in the house at certain times but the duvets were incredible and kept us toastie.

Big thanks to Sally and the team for making our weekend away with dad Something to remember, he still comments on his birthday pudding. My Thai sweet n sour was really nice lol

This place is a must visit if in the area well cooked food at reasonable prices Staff very friendly and knowledgable about the local area ...

Having visited this restaurant in the past I was looking forward to a good dining experience. The standard of the the meals served were very poor.I will look elsewhere when visiting this lovely part of Scotland.

Como algunas de las otras críticas que estaban alojados en Portsonachan pero no apetece comer allí. Esta es la alternativa más cercana, así que decidimos probarlo. La bienvenida fue cálida y amable, el dueño de unas 10 millas de distancia de nuestra casa resultó.

We ate here whilst staying down the road at Portsonnachan hotel. Our husbands were golfing at Dalmally and a local who they got chatting to said that this was where all the locals went to eat. Good "craic" (chat) in the small, dog friendly bar)...

Gran ubicación, parecía que iba a ser especial, pero está cansado de fuera adentro. Hay un pequeño bar que era muy amable, un montón de perros! Cenábamos que era queso macaroni de nuevo (lo que con el Mac y queso por todas partes en escocia...

Good food, excellent service, good value for money. Warm, welcoming friendly staff in bar. Quiet and peaceful.

Tuvimos una comida fabulosa y mucho vino! Nos hicieron sentir muy bienvenidos y realmente lo disfruté. Buena selección y ofertas especiales. Bar billar, dardos e incluso un callejón interior bolws!

Me alojé aquí otros 12 y una semana en el alojamiento antiguo ala oeste en el objetivo de salir a explorar la Escocia. Puedo decir que no nos decepcionó! El alojamiento era muy amplio, muy limpio, de fácil acceso y muy bien equipadas con todas...

Nos alojamos en una de las casitas localmente y visitamos el pub. Es un lugar con un buen ambiente. Por desgracia, el chef deja de funcionar allí el invierno a finales de octubre para evitar ser decepcionados y llame con antelación si quieres comer allí. El pub tiene una bonita zona de bar, y amplia zona de juegos con dardos y una mesa de billar.

We went here when staying at portsanachan hotel. It was a nice little bar, but although the food was ok, there was very little choice. It was served well and was hot, the fish was nice, but spilt by thin frozen chips, chunky would have been nicer. Not very atmospheric we only ate here once.

We used this pub/restaurant every night when we stayed down the road at the Portsonachan Hotel. Staff are very friendly and informative. Locals are super friendly and full of tips for trips out in the area/ Food and drink are great and are reasonably priced.

We ate in this restaurant during our previous tour of Scotland in 2014. The food was good quality pub-food and in the small pub next door you can have a nice nightcap. There are toys and games in the restaurant, so you don't have to worry that your children will become bored.

Dogs are welcome in the bar area, with a larger room if you don't have a dog with you. Good food available and friendly service. Bar prices very reasonable.

My wife and I stayed in the Upper Tower of Ardbrecknish House for a week-long holiday on Loch Awe. The accommodation was relaxed with beautiful views of the loch and we ended each evening with a meal and a drink or two in the bar. The staff at the bar (which, on some nights was Sally, the owner) were friendly and attentive and the patrons were quick to welcome us and make us feel at home. Ian did a fine job preparing our meals. My wife favoured the chicken wings, but i went for the pork with stilton. This was exactly what we had hoped we would find in this tucked away little spot along Loch Awe. We can't wait to return, hopefully next year.

Beautiful location and such lovely and friendly staff make this place worth a visit. We really wanted to like the food more but it was quite disappointing unfortunately. My son and I had the sirloin steak which was really tough and mine was overcooked for a rare steak. The chips were nice though! My mum had the steak pie. She said the meat was very nice, but there was an odd piece of puff pastry sat on top that looked more like a bread roll! We got a chocolate cake for dessert which again I really wanted to like but it wasn't good. Very dry and not tasty. I wish I could have left a better review for the food but what we had really wasn't up to much. But the place itself is fautless. The landlord was great sitting with us and recommending places for us to visit. Would love to consider their self catering cottages for another holiday, but would give the restaurant a miss next time.

Really friendly place, everyone talks to you and the views are fab. Good food too what more do you need!Went there last year fell in love with the place, moving up to that region soon, mountains, lochs and lovely people

Beautiful house, breathtaking setting. The landlord couldn't have been nicer to us. We are from America and live in England. The menu is terrific, the food is delicious, but I can speak with authority that this restaurant has the BEST hamburger I've ever had. I know you probably aren't going to Scotland for a burger, but if you are there and don't have a burger from this place then you have seriously missed out. The stuff of legend.

We went here to eat, unfortunately they were not serving meals when we arrived. However we met a lovely family who were staying here in self catering , the lovely lady went to her room and brought us a tray of cheese rolls and salad followed by cheese cake. What wonderful people they were. We had a lovely night, meet some very lovely people. The bar maid was great, she joined in with us all, talking about all sorts of things, would most definitely like to go back here, to maybe stay, but to just go back and say hi.

Food was very nice, affordable and pleasant company. Dog friendly in the bar. Plenty of parking. Good location.

This is a very friendly and cosy little bar, and all the locals are very welcoming and great to chat to. Also dog friendly, which is a bonus!

Just back from a weekend stay, for a 60th birthday celebration. We stayed in the old west wing flat with the accommodation being perfect for our needs. Plenty room for the 11 of us to eat and entertain ourselves. Sally was excellent and very welcoming, as were the locals in the bar. We had a great afternoon playing darts, pool & carpet bowls warmed by a roaring log fire. The views from the flat were stunning, just a shame the weather prevented us form venturing out too much.

We dined here on 2 consecutive evenings on our brief stay in the area. We found a warm welcome from the staff and the locals with the dogs in the bar. (Not allowed in the dining area.) The dining area was spacious with a real log fire, both the service and food were excellent. The menu prices were very reasonable and we would definitely recommend to others.

Great not to have to cook every night we stayed in the self catering accommodation. Stunning views, great to chat to Kirsty at meals, Sally a fount of knowledge about things to do, nothing too much trouble. The bar has carpet bowls and a pool table for out of eating hours entertainment in case of bad weather.

I visited this restaurant for dinner and it was delicious, the children enjoyed their meals also. We stayed at the Argyll cabins along the road, however they also offered rooms here as well much better than the portsonachan hotel.

Part of Arbrecknish Holiday Rentals this restaurant is a small piece of heaven where guests, locals and tourists from nearby establishments come on a regular basis . I eat here almost every night I stay as there is such a good variety of dishes you can never complain of lack of choice although the pork in leek and stilton sauce is a real favourite of mine and the fish and chips are a winner. Portion size is perfect and the chef Ian clearly is a very talented chef. He is very ably assisited by waitresses Kirsty and Kamilla who are a pleasure to deal with and as efficient as in any top restaurant. Prices will not break the bank and will allow you to maybe have a few drinks in the bar where you also get a great welcome from either Mary-Ann or Sally the owner. Love it- just say Helen sent us.

surroundings are just breath taking. I love this part of the world so much and we are going back for 2015 Hogmany :-)

We had noticed this place going to and from our hotel at Portsonachan, when say noticed I really mean the sign as the building itself is mostly hidden from the road.We went in about seven o clock in the evening, on the right as you enter you have a large dinning area, with a large open fireplace and a fire ablaze warming the room. By the looks of it the room also doubles as as games room as you have a pool table, dart board and indoor skittle alley, although none of these are allowed to take place whilst food is being served after six in the evening.At the back of this room you have what is more like a snug than a bar area, whilst small it was more than adequate. It a had a lovely log burner going in one corner and had a good homely feel to it, which was made even better by the nice reception we received from those already seated in the room and Sally who whilst serving you drinks also runs the business.After a few drinks and placing our order in the bar we were shown to our table by a very pleasant lady called Kirsty. We were only sat for a short while when our meals which on this occasion were both Sirloin steak came, piping hot, cooked to perfection and tasted delicious.It's not the Ritz or anything but if your looking for good down to earth food and drink at good prices with a warm welcome to boot, then you wouldn't go far wrong in giving Ardbrecknish bar & reaturant a visit.

We were staying at Portsonachan but popped over to Ardbreknish to see what the fuss was all about.. had an amazing burger and chips. Excellent value and delicious. £9.99 for HUGE burger.There is also a bowling alley and snooker table to handy to have some fun if there are a few of you.Great welcome and gave us loads of information on where to go.Cozy log fire which was regularly topped up - we went on a very cold rainy weekend when most of the local hotels did NOT have their log fires going so this was very comfortable and well received.My only criticism would be the decor but service, meal and everything else was great.

Food very reasonable and big portions.chef and staff brilliant and friendly towards my husband and i and kids.went out there way to make sure we were all happy.would highly recommend this beautiful place and food.will be back soon

It's Ok for eating but nothing exceptional and a little pricey. Very friendly staff/owners and quirky place lacking in atmosphere if few people in. No real ale but cosy little bar.We only ate there. The location in terms of the Loch was good but views nothing like as good as the Potsonachan hotel a mile or so away.

Whilst we did not eat or stay in the hotel we thought we would like to comment on the warm and friendly welcome we received when we had been turned away for lunch from the Portsonachan Hotel. Ardbrecknish House doesn't do lunch however the owner had spotted us arriving and asked if she could help we explained we were looking for lunch and that we had been turned away from the Portsonachan Hotel. Whilst she could not help us with lunch she was more than happy to make us a coffee for free take the time to have a chat before we continued on our journey. That is what we call service. Thank you

We at at Ardbrecknish a couple of evenings during our recent stay in Portsonachan. The bar is really well stocked and cozy, locals are really chatty and helpful. Also dogs are allowed in the bar. The dining area also has a pool table and an old fashioned bowls set up. Rather cool.The food ranges from fresh battered haddock to curry and lovely desserts. All at very reasonable prices and served by Kirtsy, who, is friendly and efficient. All in all I would highly recommend a visit to Ardbrecknish, you won't be disappointed and will enjoy a throughly relaxing evening with good food and friendly people.

had three mess this weekend @ ardbreknish house all very good would recommend it to anybody staying in the house or passing by or any fishermen coming off loch awe

Best food, and the fish and chips in the whole area. Really friendly service and normal prices, go try it!! We loved it, you will to!

15 years of visiting this wee gem and it's always a delight. Great food, great place and lovely people. Hope to see you soon. Ian

Have eaten here a few times now and never had a bad meal yet! The food is fantastic. The prices are reasonable and everyone is friendly.

The food was delicious and the portion sizes generous. Not too many places will put two steaks on your plate, with the waitress explaining with a big smile that 'the chef thought one of them was a bit small, so gave you two to make up for it'! We were the only ones having dinner in the pub, which was slightly unnerving but the service was excellent. Words such as 'quirky' and 'funky' would be very suitable for this restaurant, to sum it up in one though I'd have to go for 'memorable' (for all the right reasons!). We had haggis for starters and steak and lamb for mains. Would certainly recommend the meatier dishes as they seemed good, proper Scottish grub. Good value too.My one tip would be to get there fairly early (before the damn midges appear!) and have a few drinks outside, enjoying the breathtaking views of Loch Awe

This old pub was very warm and welcoming with a good range of food and drinks available to weary travellers let down by their current hotel. Dishes are filling, well priced and will return next year to check out self catering available

Good food, reasonably priced and wonderful atmosphere in the bar where you meet the locals. We even had a go at carpet bowls! Pool table kept our boys amused. Well done!

The food was lovely especially when a large group suddenly descended; the bar was very small and intimate

AS a guest at the house, a really convenient restaurant with good food at a good price. Friendly staff make you feel like family; same for the bar. The latter with a decent selection of malts.

All food was lovey as there was 10 of us we got to try a little of everything on menu and chef especially put on a roast beef dinner for us on the sunday

Can't resist writing another favourable report about this restaurant & bar. I have just returned from another fishing trip with several friends. We stay at the cottage in the grounds of Ardbrecknish twice a year and rely on good food and beer after spending many hours on the Loch fishing since the crack of dawn! The menu is varied, the service is excellent, together with quality & quantity. The bar staff are always friendly and the beer slips down a treat. It is the perfect place to end the perfect day.

My two friends and I visit Loch Awe twice a year in May and September for the Pike Fishing. Whilst the cottage we rent is self catering we obviously spend most of our time in a boat chasing monsters!! Our saving grace is the restaurant in Ardbrecknish House where Iain the Chef has never failed to deliver a superb meal, well prepared and presented to superbly round off our day.Whether the fishing has been excellent or we haven't had a bite we know we are guaranteed a meal prepared from fresh locally sourced products. Iain has cleverly devised a workably short but varied menu that enables him to ensure a well cooked, excellent portion of food at extremely reasonable prices. Only trouble is the word is getting around and the restaurant is now being frequented more and more by unsatisfied diners from less accomplished restaurants!!However we have never failed to sit down to a sumptuous meal in the friendly, welcoming atmosphere of the Ardbrecknish Restaurant and Bar

We called at Ardbrecknish House whilst staying at the nearby Portsonachan Hotel where we were having a terrible experience. The food was amazing. The locals were friendly and welcoming as were other guests staying in the self catering accommodation. We looked around the accommodation and will definitely return.Thank you to you all for restoring our faith in Scottish hospitality especially Douglas for his whiskey expertise.Also thanks to the Portsonachan for being so dreadful that we discovered this true gem.

We have stayed at Ardbrecknish House many times over the past few years and have come to regard it as our bolt hole when we want to escape the madness of modern life in commuter land. During the winter months accommodation is on a purely self-catering basis, but from the start of the fishing season food is available in the bar and restaurant. If you are used to staying in sterile, homogenised, bland corporate hotels with "Grand Designs" style decor and fraternised by braying executives..... then Ardbrecknish won't be to your taste. Nor will it meet the standards of pretentious so-called "foodies" whose sleek kitchens at home aren't used for more than toasting the odd piece of organic ciabatta. If, however, you appreciate the things that really matter - breathtaking scenery, home-from-home comforts, a warm welcome from genuinely friendly hosts and locals - then this is the place to be. The food is always fresh, tasty, well-presented and offers good value for money. There certainly isn't any "ding" food on the menu here. Ian the chef, is very accommodating should you have any special food requirements........I was offered haddock in lemon butter as an alternative to the battered option on the menu on one occasion and it was absolutely wonderful. I can't think of a better place to recharge the batteries than this place; in fact I don't want TOO many people to flock here.........it's all mine!!! Can't wait for the next time.

have just spent ten days staying at ardbrecknish house and had eaten in the restaurant several times, the menu is quite small but i guess this is the best way to ensure all the food is fresh. having said that there is still a good selection. I had several dishes off the menu during my stay but the Haddock is fantastic (was sampled on more than one occasion!!!) All the food was cooked fresh and piping hot just what you need after a long and wet days walking or fishing. the open fire keeps you nice and toasty too. All the staff were very friendly and the chef was very happy to cater for my requirements. there is a fine selection of scottish whiskey which i enjoyed far too much! along with some good conversation from the locals and bar staffwell worth a visit if you are in the area. will definateley go again

The pub is a comfortable, well stocked, and quite affordable. The restaurant is good but certainly nothing to go out of the way for.

As this was No.1 on tripadvisor we visited when staying at the nearby portsonichon hotel. If the barmaid(owner) and chef focused more on food and service and less on telling us how terrible the portsonichon was then things might have improved.The chicken pie was a tasteless congealed casserole with a bit of puff pastry, the vegetables were not freshly cooked but had clearly been cooked earlier in the day, at best, and then microwaved. And the whole dish was cold. The chicken tikka was also cold, congealed and tasteless. And they didn't serve us the wine we asked for. However,they did take great delight in rubbishing and bad mouthing the hotel down the road. Would never go again even if I was starving. Stay away.

We ate here one evening whilst staying at portsonachan house hotel. Food was very fresh and well presented. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Only downside was the restaurant was really cold so be sure to get a seat by the log fire.

As usual celebrated the end of the fishing season with a meal at the Ardbrecknish hotel.Food was as usual up to standard enhanced by the delightful service of the barmaid/ owner. If your tired,caught nothing all day would recommend this hostelry as a great place to drown your sorrows. The fact that the walls of the bar are decorated with record breaking stuffed trout can only add to the experience.

staid at Argyll chalets and eat at the ardbrecknish many nights the food was exultant very friendly staff and the sheaf could not do enough for us my mother cant have whet food and the sheaf went out of his way to help us we will be going back next year

dont ever go if you want to stay healthy. Chef cannot wash hads after smoking, and gives young staff abuse and asks guests to post reviews about a hotel down the road, must say I got a pint and two j2o"s for nothing to say I would, did not even stay at that hotel

Having stayed at ardbrecknish for many years I have sampled the food here many times- in fact have probably eaten the entire munu. The food is lovely ,very well-cooked,great prices and a huge portion size. The chef Ian is friendly and helpful and apart from the normal menu there are often several specials.The Haddock and The steak pie are out of this world. The bar is used by guests and locals alike leading to a lively atmosphere. Having read a previous review I can whole heartedly say that "Mr D" as he was called has always been courteous and great fun with my partner and me as all the locals have. They are all friendly and up for a good chat.

We have been going to the ardbrecknish for 3years in march and June it is very friendly and welcoming .food is Excellent and as for Mr D I found him a very friendly man .if you need to discuss personal issues get a therapist not a strange in a bar . Tony and dawn from Birmingham

I recently visited the area and with amazing scenery and lovely friendly accomodation we couldnt ask for more the accomodation was clean and tidy. The food in the restaurant was beautiful we both had the fish which was freshly caught and melt in the mouth in a cream sauce. The staff were friendly and it was really nice to meet the chef and thank him for our wonderful meal. Would be really glad to visit again and look forward to it.

Family friendly and food freshly prepared. Had the trout special which was delicious with a seafood cream sauce.

Positives - Lochside view, cosy bar, friendly bar lady.Negatives - fake gas stove, unlit log fire, poor choice of beer, the cloud of venom who we'll call Mr.D. who looks like a fitment at the corner of the bar.Got in here one night recently and was initially disappointed to see any proper Scottish beer. Every Scottish hotel should use fresh quality local produce if they can  and that includes serving quality Scottish beers. If they cant do cask ales please buy bottles from our world class micro breweries like Orkney, Loch Fyne, Isle of Skye, Inveralmond etc!  They had Tennents copy of Belhaven Best - it was drinkable..............just!!Got chatting with the chef - friendly guy and the local Mr.D supping his cider. After asking us lots of questions he bluntly stated "complete rubbish, you're talk complete rubbish" not in a friendly argumentative way but in an aggresive provocative way looking to upset us outsiders. After an open & frank exchange he suggested we "move on" however he then repeated the scenario ten minutes later calling my girlfriend " a liar" after she had shared a personal story. We left our drinks and walked out feeling we were not welcome. We were planning to eat there and drink the following night as a change and to spread our modest custom around so I hope Mr. D drinks a lot of cider to compensate for the custom he drives away. Im guessing he may be the owner as I as a business owner myself wouldn't tolerate this type of behaviour from my regulars. One star for location and a second for the barmaid & cosy bar.