Argyll Arms Hotel Restaurant in Argyll & Bute

The Argyle Arms was an oasis after a gruelling ride from the ferry in poor conditions and a strong head wind. The pub is spacious and basic but the service friendly and food hearty. Enjoyed the stop sitting in the front sun room having a well earned couple of pints. Not much to look at from the outside but call in if passing - you will if riding out to Iona!

The room where we sat was not very good maintained and it looked more like a youth club/bar than a restaurant. We ordered fish and chips x 3, and when I came to 50 I stopped counting bones… The peas were hard and the experience was among the worst I have had on a hotel restaurant. The places to eat in Fionnphort are much better if you want a good meal.

It's ok but don't expect too much. Food was decent quality pub grub. Worth bearing in mind that in this part of Mull there is not a lot of options.

Standard fodder, tasty enough albeit frozen chips and Iceland cheesecake and not cheap considering you’re dining in a roadside caf. The premises are in need of some very serious TLC .. windows ready to fall out and absolutely no ambience, The language emitting from some of the patrons was a bit choice given there was some older ladies in the restaurant. The lady behind bar (maybe Mags) was pleasant but the young girl serving could do with a few lessons in customer service as there was not a word throughout service - not an ‘everything okay with your meal’ in sight. Would not use again unless all other options exhausted. The people who work there seem disinterested! A bit of a hole really, still trading as there’s nothing else in the area.

7pm dinner, steak pie and macaroni cheese were both delicious. Stunning views. Unfortunately the restaurant was freezing on arrival and didn’t warm up throughout. With a big wood-burner in sight it was a shame that it wasn’t in use. A good atmosphere, friendly staff but the building itself needs some attention. We were sat at the front window next to a thick line of mould along its seal. Really no excuse. Needs a deep clean. Apart from that, food was good, waitress friendly. Lots of little improvements could make a huge difference here.

Limited pub menu but was cooked well. I had the chicken burger. Waitress was very friendly and helpful. Covid-19 measures in place. Rhubarb and strawberry cheesecake was gorgeous. Sea views.

We stopped for Lunch on a rainy day touring the Ross of Mull. We had the Soup and Cajun Chicken, both very tasty, generous serves and a lovely Loch view when the sun did come out.

Non ci sono molte alternative per cenare a Bunessan e per fortuna all'Argyll Arms restaurant si mangia e si beve molto bene, ottima selezione di whisky.

After staying locally for 4 nights we decided to have our last dinner at the restaurant. We had a wonderful dinner of local crab claw salad, home cooked beef pie & the two under 6’s fully enjoyed their homemade macaroni cheese. I ordered my first carrot cheesecake for pudding and it was amazing. A lovely night had by all, great food!

We stopped at this restaurant on the way back to Craignure after a boat trip out to Iona and Staffa on a Saturday afternoon. The restaurant was busy and we hadn't booked, but we managed to get the last table around 7.30pm. The food took a little while to arrive, but was well worth the wait. The pub and restaurant are all one and open plan, so there was quite a few people coming and going. Staff were friendly and the restaurant was clean. Great views out to the water. Had the steak and the peppercorn sauce which were amazing. They also did a carrot cake cheese cake which tasted amazing. Definately worth popping in for food if you are in the area. Our three year old ate off the kids menu and enjoyed his meal too. Thanks again, would love to come back again soon.

Really busy restaurant/bar so had to wait a while after ordering, but it was worth the wait... best burger and chips I've had in a long time.

Während unseres Aufenthaltes gab es nur zwei Optionen daher entschieden wir una für das Hotel. Bestellt wie sich das in Pubs hier gehört an der Bar...... Hätte alles herzlicher sein können aber sei es drum. Essen war eher mau da wir die selben Gerichte schonmal auf unserer Reise hatten. Preislich auch höher als anderswo aber qualitativ nicht besonders hochwertig. Fleisch des Gulasch zäh.... Einrichtung eher lieblos dafür im Restaurantbereich mit guter Aussicht aufs Meer

At 6pm the bar is bustling with locals, residents and passers-by. The staff are welcoming and the food comes quickly. It is the usual pub-grub menu, with some appealing seafood extras and daily specials. Food is hot and the portions are good. We enjoyed it and were on our way quickly. Just what we wanted a- and a bargain compared to the prices in Fionnphort up the road.

Good things: friendly welcome, fabulous views, excellent gourmet burger. Not-so-good things: grotty little place that needs a complete overhaul and a bloomin' good clean! Frozen chips tasted like cardboard, salad mostly leaves with a slice of tomato, poor menu with no imagination. Where's the local seafood?! Would we go back? Unlikely...

After a long day of travelling, what better way to start the holiday than popping to the local for a meal and drink? The Argyll is a locals’ local at the bar with a number of tables mostly by windows with stunning views (if it isn’t too dreich to see a thing!). The six of us, including 2 tired children, each had something different. It all arrived at the same time and the plates went back empty! It is not a gourmet ‘s paradise. Last night it served good tasty hot food, very friendly service and the other diners seemed happy as well.

There is good parking available and the bar offers great views across the bay.The food is good and reasonably priced. We were told to ring ahead for an evening meal but lunchtimes (12 o clock onwards) tables seem easy to get!A good resting and refreshment stop on the way to Iona ( a surprisingly long drive from Salen) without the daytime crowds found at the ferry and on the island.

I’ve been coming to this pub for 3 years and have watched it get progressively worse. Cobwebs everywhere, cold restaurant area, 2 barrels needed changed at opening time. Young blonde woman serving was very friendly and polite and made the place better. The food was luke warm on arrival, no traditional Scottish dishes to be had. Salad leaves were soggy. The worst bit about the place is the toilets, disgusting!!! Look like they’ve never been cleaned in years and have black mould growing in them. If I had seen the toilets before ordering food, I would not have eaten there

I dropped in for lunch last Friday and thoroughly enjoyed my meal and found the service to be relaxed and friendly. I was pleased that I was allowed to take my very well behaved yellow Labrador Danny in with me.

Ottima location situato propio nella baia di bunnessan buon assortimento di birre e wisky zona ricreazione con freccette e biliardo ! Ottimo cibo ma solo neglio orari canonici se arrivati tardi neanche patatine fritte solo birra !!

While on holiday on Mull this was our local pub. Sadly it lacked atmosphere and the food was really not very good at all. Our waitress however was the best thing about the place, smiley and bubbly a lovely person but that's where the good comments end. We didn't eat here again but did pop in for a beer on another occasion sorry to say we wouldn't rush back.

I think the food is OK, but the best part of this place is its staff. The women there are very nice and professional. Quick too.

Visited 4 times during our 2 week holiday on Mull and each meal was perfect, hot and fresh. Love this place for a friendly pub grub dinner..

We're stopping nearby along the coast and this is the local hotel/pub so stopped by for lunch,

Barn of a pub, with a hotch potch of decor - lacking any real atmosphere.

My wife and I had dinner here. The food was plain and unpretentious - Just what we wanted. Good sized portions and excellent value for money. The locals were friendly. We would certainly return on a future trip to Bunessan.

Nous y avons mangé le soir, et c'était vraiment bon.

Had a snack lunch here as there was no where else open. Had a toasted sandwich , no choice of white or brown bread. There are so many places on the island that offer fantastic food this was a disappointment.

We would pop in here most days of our visit to the Island. The staff and patrons were friendly and were a great source of knowledge on places to visit and how to get there. We could tell this was a real hub of the community. Good beers and good food, the next time we visit Mull we will be coming here again.

We went to this restaurant 3 times during our stay. The food was excellent, reasonably priced, staff very friendly and the view from the restaurant was amazing. Also, dog friendly, in fact our dog, Alfie, wouldn't walk past without us going in, he liked it so much. Highly recommended.

We went for lunch in late October after the tourist season ended. It is difficult to find many places to eat this time of year. We had great service and I enjoyed the potato soup and the cheese toasty!

Had dinner here last night. It was simple. Eat here or go hungry so our expectations were low. I had fish and chips and my wife had a beef special. We both had sticky toffee pudding for dessert. All of the food was excellent. And the barmaid / waitress was friendly and smiley and the beer was good and the wine was cold. Nothing not to like. We had a really good time.

Good, basic pub food and very generous helpings. The soup was tasty and the macaroni cheese hit the spot. Very friendly waiting staff. Good choice for a rainy day. Actually, unless you are looking for a gastro pub experience, a good choice for any day. Large picture window, overlooking the bay, so lovely, mesmerising view.

After a wonderful morning spent exploring Iona Abbey, we were recommended to this restaurant for a nice lunch before taking the ferry back to Mull. Portions were plentiful, the food was delicious, and the service was wonderful. Very short walk from the harbor.

Argyll Arms in Bunessan is one of several eateries in the Bunessan/Fionnphort area. The restaurant is open all year which is great out of season. Food tends to be of the 'pub-grub' variety mostly, but is of reasonable quality and great quantity. You will not leave hungry! Staff were very friendly.

Good choice of beers and a fair menu. Fish and chips was good but the portions a bit small and...

I am afraid to say that neither location, nor food, convinced. A friendly bar maid and a bottle of drinkable...

We stopped here travelling back from a day trip to Iona. We were all hungry. From the exterior we weren't...

Pretty basic fare, presented in a fairly uninspiring fashion; probably oven chips! Staff very pleasant though and location excellent.

A great place to stop of for a drink , we stayed at Scridain view holiday home, the weather was great so we walked down to Bunessan and ended up in Argyll Arms , the staff were great , there was two sisters taking shifts in the bar very friendly and attentive, we had good banter with the locals , very glad we went there it made our last stay very enjoyable, definitely will be back .

We enjoyed our meal. They understood our special diets - dairy and gluten free. Reasonable menu and not too expensive. Lovely view of the bay.

I cant say that this was the joyful eating experience I was looking forward to. A few years ago (and with possibly different owners) we stopped off for lunch and I had a delicious pint of local prawns. This is what I was hoping to enjoy this visit. Sadly none on the menu and the menu that was available wasn't very inspired with quite a few dishes not available. What we had was OK but I wouldn't visit again for the food.When Mull has so much amazing local ingredients, its a shame they are not on the menu here. We've eaten all over the island so there's no excuse really.

Well-placed on the west coast of Mull for a visit to Iona, sea- eagle-watching and access to the Cammas centre, The Argyll Arms is a convenient and comfortable stop-over.

We stayed here on the way to and from Iona and it was relaxing and welcoming. The owner is very flexible about booking arrangements. We had a room which was really two adjoining rooms - great luxury. Sitting outside the hotel with a pre-dinner drink, watching the sea, was a wonderful part of our stay there.

Three generations - ranging from 4 to 70+ - all enjoyed our early evening meal. We booked a table for 6pm. The staff are really friendly and efficient, keeping up a pleasant banter with locals whilst not excluding the visitors - quite an art! As we walked just over a mile to get there, we were hungry and the food came quite quickly (as it got busier, I think some people has a longer wait) and it was very good. The mussels were delicious and the steak was so tender, in fact everyone thoroughly enjoyed what they has ordered. The helpings were very generous and I'm glad I just had a main - though I did have tasters from various people! The highlight for our youngest member of the family was a dog called Snapper (belonging to a local I think) who allowed him to give a treat and "shook paws". Next time we're in BunesSan this will be our eating place of choice. Thank you guys!

Enjoyed a nice dinner, excellent service. People were really nice and welcoming. My dog was also very welcome. Lovely sea views.

Had an evening meal, good selection of dishes-nothing fancy but tasty. My partner had scallops with black pudding which he said were marvellous, my burger was tasty with a tasty dressing on the salad.

Last visit I wanted to get lunch at the Argyll but the time never worked out. This time I got back for the cheese and chutney sandwich and a pint. Excellent. Look forward to another next time.

We called be chance as we were out wildlife watching . Found a table in the bar and was greeted by a friendly lady. We chose the soup of the day lentil bacon homemade and very tasty just what we needed on a damp day , we then chose homemade chocolate cheese cake it was top notch . If you are on Mull and pass this place drop in .

Had evening meal sitting out on the terrace watching the sun go down. Location is amazing on the edge of the loch. Staff were very friendly and the food good pub food . We had steak and ale pie that was good - great sticky toffee pudding as well.

We stopped here for coffee. We requested a cafetiere and asked for hot milk.The lady asked would we like our hot milk just hot or frothed. When the milk arrived it was cold and filled only a quarter of the small jug . Not a great experience.

We ate here while staying in nearby Fionnphort. The food was good and reasonably priced. The service was a bit slow on the evening we were there, however the restaurant was unusually busy as there was a power-cut in Fionnphort, so it would be unfair to assume that this was normal. The staff coped very well and did so with a smile, which always helps.

Very pleasant meal with friends and family on a Thursday evening. Staff very approachable and pleasant, but a few things from menu not available. However, the food we had was lovely, and cannot be faulted.

Went for dinner with family on a holiday. Everyone had fish and chips or the burger. Acceptable middle of the road pub food. Burger was 12 quid for cheese and bacon burger with chips. Friendly service. Dining room dated and sorely in need of tlc. A rating of poor would be harsh and unfair. A rating of good and three would be a bit high. Would I go again if on mull (this is my 4th time on mull so valid question) Probably not. I would buy good ingredients and eat in.

Very welcoming. Fantastic food. Very pleasant young man Finlay saw to our every need. Lovely chilled white wine. Husband says great pint of lager. ++++++

Very welcoming and good meals. Dog friendly too. Overlooking a beautiful harbour/bay in Bunessan. Amazing views. We visited the nearby Bunessan Community Centre too, which was holding a community event, ie. Teas, cake, lunch, local produce and hand made crafts for sale. (excellent)

With a view of the sea from a window and a roaring fire this pub/restaurant was a welcome stop. The lunch menu was average pub food. The steak and ale pie was good and the chili chicken wrap good enough. There is a big dinning area and the food was served quickly. The dinner menu looked more interesting than the lunch.

We visited this restaurant whilst on holiday . The pub is very drab and in need of renovation. The food was edible although nothing was fresh . Everything was reheated or cooked from frozen. Children's menu available £5 for small frozen pizza with chips ! We felt food was basic and overpriced. £ 5.50 for a sliver of cheesecake with cheap ice cream with ice globules in it . More like a cheap cafe than a pub restaurant !

The nicest thing about this place are the views from the bar area and the door leading out! The place was drab, tired and dreary. There was no atmosphere, in fact nothing to recommend it at all which is such a shame because it's the only pub in Bunessan.

Our meal was great! The steak, in my steak and ale pie, was tender and delicious. The folks at the bar were friendly and included us in their conversation and the game they were playing. It was fun. We had a great time!

We visited the pub several times whilst out with our 3 dogs. They were made very welcome !!!The locals were very pleasant and chatty. Beer is great with local brews available on tap and in bottles.Food was delicious. Not an extensive menu but what we had was very tasty. They also do local fresh fish as well as daily specials. Desserts were huge and more - ish !!The views from the huge windows at the front were amazing

Basic Pub food well presented. If you want a meal and a pint you need look no further. Friendly bar staff. You can also get cash back on your credit card.

We walked in on the evening that we arrived on the Ross of Mull for a camping trip and furniture was quickly moved around in the bar to accommodate five of us and two border collies. The food was very tasty for bar food and the service particularly good. The hotel and bar is looking a little 'tired' but that's not the point - the food, views across Bunessan harbour/ bay, service and friendly atmosphere were all great.

Ate here twice for dinner and twice for lunch. Advance booking for dinner advised. Lovely dining room and glass fronted porch overlooking the sea. Friendly staff, good beer selection. Connected hotel looked like the best place to stay on the Island but pre-booking is essential

Been here a few times now and it never disappoints us.Good selection of un-pretentious pub food in friendly surroundings. Good prices and daily 'specials'. A good spot to eat and watch the wildlife on Loch na Lathaich.

Local pub meal looking over the bayGood to feed the family when time has disappeared and it's already 8pm and everyone is hungry Pretty stock standard menuSingle girl behind the bar doing her best to serve drinks, take orders and get food onto the tables - all with a smile

I had stayed and eaten here just a few years ago and enjoyed it. But things have gone downhill since then. The vegetables with our dinner were clearly frozen, but more importantly, they were still half frozen when they reached the table - sprouts and mixed veg that a fork can scarcely pentrate? The menu strongly suggests it's made up of Brakes Catering meals for warming up - the steak pie with the pastry pillow, macaroni cheese, and other standard fare. etc. Add to that the surroundings that are in severe need of renovation and you have a deeply disappointing experience. There really aren't any alternatives in Bunessan - so unless you're without transport I'd suggest you move on to Fionnphort, or take the long haul back towards Craignure. (Don't know what's available in Pennygael). If you're stuck try to concentrate on the sea view and grin and bear the food.

wir waren enttäuscht - beispielswese schmeckte das fritierte Hühnchen extrem nach Fisch (war nicht deutlich, dass es fritiert kommen würde)

Friendly and polite staff and very good food nice location with sea views good service with hot food

We only ate at the Argyll Arms, so can not comment on it as a hotel. The restaurant welcomes non residents and also seems popular with locals. The menu was varied, and the food was well cooked and presented. All the staff were friendly and helpful.

A couple of pre-dinner drinks out front of the hotel sitting in the sun overlooking the bay was slightly marred by the amount of cigarette ends lying about and the general scruffy appearance, which could easily be improved. Dinner was a gorgeous Highland beef and mushroom pie, again somewhat let down by the plain boiled potatoes and frozen mixed vegetables. Where were the new potatoes and local vegetables?However, it's a reasonably-priced dinner and the setting is lovely so overall it hits the mark midway between average and very good. A definite 'could do so much better'.

Not impressed by the food- unimaginative menu - food OK but poorly presented. Not many eating places in the area - we felt that they were missing an opportunity to fulfil the needs of visitors to the Ross of Mull area

Bardzo smaczne jedzenie z produktów wysokiej jakości. Przystepne ceny i miła obsługa. Godne polecenia!

after the weather today, we needed WARMTH, made welcome, we were told what the specials were, asked where we would like to sit, food was Good

After a very busy day on Iona and Staffa we stopped here for some much needed refreshments and snacks. The big open fire was fantastic, the staff and the locals were welcoming and this friendly, well presented hotel bar was just what the doctor ordered.

We found the restaurant very friendly and welcoming. We were the only visitors eating there as not many people seem to visit Mull in January! But we were made very welcome and the food was very good. It must be a nightmare to provide a restaurant at this time of year when you can't predict whether anyone will be in for food or not, but we were able to order anything from the menu and the food was very good. They also offer a takeaway service which was good to know if we hadn't been bothered to cook for ourselves. Don't go expecting Mitchelin food/surroundings - but you will find a comfortable restaurant for walkers/travellers, with a good menu and a warm welcome.

Relaxed pub, basic seating as tables of 4, view of the bay / inlet at the front, food is pub quality, beers are Ok

The Argyll Arms became our "go-to" site when we didn´t want to cook during the fortnight we spent in a self-catering cottage just outside Bunessan. The food was excellent and reasonably priced and the young bar staff attentive and friendly . They offer the usual pub fare but also more imaginative daily specials (check the board next to the bar). I especially liked the Cajun Salmon offered one evening; and my husband enjoyed a huge plate of Mull mussels in a chili-dill sauce one Saturday noon.

My wife and I visit Bunessan every year and usually eat at the Argyll Arms at least once each time. The food is generally good and reasonably priced. It is usually standard pub fare with the likes of burgers, fish and chips but with some lovely local specials or mussels etc. It has a pool table and dart board so one can enjoy an evening with a couple of beers. The bar toilets leave something to be desired! We have not stayed here so cannot comment on the rooms. Staff are friendly.

We had dinner and a lunch here, both times food was good. Family friendly atmosphere, there was a pool table for enjoyment off to the side. Even though the bar was part of the dining room the noise was not bad. Wood burning fireplace for warmth. We ordered a steak and whisky pie it came with new potatoes, carrots, whole green beans and parsnip strips. Good thing we decided to share because the serving was huge. Our lunch was equally good. Bowl of chicken corn chowder and grilled ham n/cheese that came with a small salad. The only negative would be the mens room, The way the urinal was plumbed... let's say... "it worked"

Only stopped here for a coffee this time but service was excellent and free wifi. Good range of drinks and food available.

This hotel basically offers good quality pub food in its restaurant. The food and its quality are very acceptable, the quantities more than adequate, and all the staff are friendly. You are required to order at the bar, and take your drinks to your table yourself, and then the food is delivered to your table. Our starter of Tobermory smoked trout was excellent, and it was a shame that there was not a main course of similar quality available to follow such an excellent starter. The steak and ale pie that I had as a main course was good, but not really that suitable to follow such a fine starter. The price of local beers and wine by the glass were a bit on the high side, but the food prices were average. Service was good,

Although the restaurant seated area was just part of the main bar, the food was very nice with large portions. It was really good value for money. Staff were friendly.

Called here for an evening meal and found it to be friendly, with good service and good quality food at reasonable prices. Would go again, when in the area.

First night of our holiday we went here for tea. Friendly atmosphere and very busy. Food fresh and reasonably priced

When we arrived (hungry as can be) the restaurant was full of vibrant life yet we managed to find a place. The soups were excellent, the second dishes not worse, the atmosphere joyful and feeling of being in the right place at the right time overwhelming. Might have been the lovely way, might have been the hunger, certainly it was great company but I'd returned there any minute

Bonne halte dans le village, nourriture de pub simple et bonne, pas forcément très bon marché, mais lié à la localisation, service très agréable, bonne ambiance de village, en prime, possibilité de jouer au billard.

We stopped in at the Argyll Arms Hotel Restaurant as we were driving toward the ferry to Iona. We had a wonderful lunch there! Fresh mussels and delicious Cullen skink. As an American, I couldn't imagine finding such delicious food in such a small town. This was among the best meals we ate in Scotland, partly because the quality of the food was so high and the price was so reasonable. Our server was professional and friendly. Overall, it was a delightful experience!

La salle est un mélange de pub et de restaurant, du coup ambiance détendue et carte classique (fish and chips par exemple). On y boira de la bière autant que du vin. Service rapide. La salle dispose d'une grande baie vitrée qui permet d'admirer la baie de Bunessan et ses couchers de soleil magnifiques.

We called in here on the way back from lovely afternoon on Iona.There is a good car park opposite the front of the Hotel next to the loch.The menu is mainly traditional pub favourites, but also some sea food dishes on the specials board. We ordered Lasagne, salad and chips and Haddock and chips.Both meals were tasty, well presented and cooked. The staff were polite, friendly and brought the meals quickly to us. It was just a shame that we didn't have time to stay for a few more drinks, but we had to drive on. I will return to this pub for a meal if we are in the area again.

Arrived in Mull fresh off the ferry and were recommended the Argyll Arms. Lovely steak pie and fabulous view of the sea loch.

We called in for a beer and a bar meal. We enjoyed both.My wife had the local mussels and I had steak and ale pie. The portions were generous and certainly hot and well cooked.The atmosphere in the bar was friendly and like a pub used to be years ago in England!A very pleasant experience. Would definitely visit again.

The staff were friendly and welcoming and the dining area and bar had a low level buzz that created a pleasant atmosphere. But the building was overdue for a re-decoration and the menu was uninspiring, to say the least. I had pizza that was generously topped (toppings cost extra) and crispy. So not all bad, but we wouldn't go back!

Loved fresh mussles and scallops and langoustines. Steak pie also excellent and smoked trout. Good local bottled beer. Bar and eating area a bit basic but with food that good who cares. Also only twenty minutes walk from holiday cottage at Suidhe farm cottages so great with new laws on drinking and driving in Scotland.

A place to rest, to have lunch or dinner, and to spend some good times with your friends.very good relationship quality-priceyou do not need to book in advance. My feeling was that you are always welcome. We stayed 3 days in Mull, and came to the Argyll Arms every day.One curiosity, the song Morning is broken (Cat Stevens) was created there. Very good place to visit and enjoy

Welcoming staff, superb steak pie, nice big tv etc. Super pizza and friendly locals. Worth negotiating the road to get there

The dog was welcome inside and staff friendly but the food was average. My jacket potato was over microwaved and other items didn't look 'home made'. Disappointing compared to other island dining experiences.

We were hungry and there is not that much choice in the area, but the restaurant in the Argylls Arms Hotel is perfectly acceptable if you expect good pub food with a nice pint. Food was plentiful and tasty and children are allowed in the sitting area despite the bar being in the same room.

Bonne nourriture, je vous recommande les fruits de mer et plus particulièrement les moules provenant d'une station d'aquaculture toute procheAttention portion généreuse !!

Excellent pub grub served with a smile. Scallops special great value for money. Fish and chips was whale and chips and lasagne was very good.

Food was overpriced for what we received. The quality was OK. The view was very nice. For £20 plus for a steak it should be very good and served with all the bits and pieces you expect.