Argyll Hotel in Highland

I haven't visited this hotel, as I booked 2 rooms for December, paying the required deposit. Unfortunately, travel plans have changed and despite emails, telephone calls and messages on Facebook, I am still waiting for my deposit to be returned to me. As per thier terms, full refund if cancelled within the time specified. As I have cancelled giving nearly 3 months notice there is no reason why they should not return the deposit. I was going to re-book when our travel plans have been confirmed, but definitely not now. Atrocious customer service.

I returned to the Argyll in 2024 having been several times before. Unfortunately it was disappointing, not the lively hostelry it has been in the past. I was looking forward to the range of cask ales that had previously been served but there were none, just a paper towel carelessly stuck to one beer pump. I ordered a meal which was tasty and well presented. The few customers left so i did also and went to one of the other pubs which was lively, served two real ales and had live music. I shall not return to the Argyll.

Came here to eat whilst on an overnight stay in Ullapool. Man behind the bar dead friendly and helpful. Food was reasonably priced, there was plenty of it and it tasted good! Would definitely recommend for an evening meal.

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!

Very friendly helpful landlord who has recently taken on this lovely local pub and hotel . He acknowledged that it need done serious investment to improve its slightly tatty run down feel but, that said , the rooms we’re comfortable and everything worked. The bar is packed on a Saturday night which meant a slightly noisy night with revellers spilling out and partying on the street til turf early hours

Le contenu de l'assiette est aussi minable et déprimant que le cadre. C'est ni plus ni moins une gargotte crasseuse. FUYEZ !

Connor the busiest man in Ullapool. A warm welcome a great breakfast and a bar with a welcoming atmosphere you could not ask for more.

Un bar / restaurant simple, type pub, où l'accueil est très agréable et les plats délicieux. Nous avons testé l'agneau et le poulet , excellent.

We were advised this restaurant/hotel is under new ownership. We were only visiting for food. We managed to get a table on arrival. It's a very average environment and service is poor sadly. Only one girl working the bar. There's no table service which isn't a problem. However things need improved this being the case. The menu didn't have a lot of choice really. No fish other than scampie in a fishing village, no macaroni etc. The chilli was served with indian yellow basmati rice which was absolutely bizarre, it should be serve with white long grain rice. We ordered scampie and a steak pie. Scampie was £13.50 and Steak pie more. Portions were very small for that price, hardly any chips at all. I'm not a big eater and was still hungry after I finished mine which never happens. Food tasted nice, no complaints at all re the flavor and quality of cooking. Another annoying problem was the lack of service/common sense. We, along with other tables were served our food, however no cutlery or salt n pepper etc on the table. We had to wait for cutlery to be brought AFTER we received our food. We asked for salt, vinegar and ketchup. We were given 2 TINY satchets of salt🤷🏼‍♀️ Thankfully I had spare satchets in my bag, we were also not given the sauce. Same thing happened to the table next to us, food came and they had to wait for their cutlery. WHY don't you give the cutlery and condiments in little baskets when people order at the bar, that way when the food comes people can eat rather than wait. Also let's the person stay behind the bar. Same thing with pudding, you're passing the kitchen why not bring the cutlery? 🤷🏼‍♀️ When paying £13.50 for a sit down meal I don't expect to be given tiny salt sachets you get at a MCDONALD'S, takeaway yes, dining at a table......no. Salt is not expensive! Makes it feel tacky. When sitting at a dining table you should be given salt in a proper salt shaker at the least, especially when paying these prices. This place could be much better if some common sense was shown. The thing that let it down was the large tables of drinking locals who were pretty drunk and loud at 7.30pm. It's a shame, could be so much better as the fireplace sets a nice atmosphere which was spoiled by drunk locals. We didn't stay for drinks due to this, we just ate and left. I think a few tweaks made could really change this place for the better. Prices are OK if the portions matched the prices. It's not a classy or upmarket establishment, more a place to drink for the locals so the portions and service need to be improved to lure people back.

This hotel needs a complete gut out and rebuild. There is a pervading odour of stale smoke from years of visitors. An attempt has been made too redecorate but it is just cosmetic. The walls are paper thin, snoring very audible, and people spilling out into that street from the bar. Smoke drifts up to open windows in the bedrooms. Breakfast is in a different hotel on the seafront. I didn’t eat there, but was alarmed to see the barman, no hands washed, opening a frozen pizza from packaging and putting it in an oven under the bar. The nightly rate was ridiculous considering the state of the place. On the plus side, the bed was comfortable and the linen fresh. I couldn’t wait to depart. Advice….. don’t book this hotel.

We have just had our evening meal here we had a warm welcome, the 2 dogs with us also got a treat. The waitress was attentive and the food all came out together, was nice and hot and more importantly was lovely. I would eat here again

Although they're not taking bookings, and won't accept randoms off the street ahead of their own in-house guests, *at the moment*, they will try and accommodate you if you're in early enough and having a drink or two before dinner. The food was nicely presented. I opted merely for a couple of share plates which came with a fresh basic wee salad, and I ordered a side of chips (because I'd managed to avoid them for more than a week.... elsewhere... thank goodness). Good choice, the haggis bons bons were tasty, the mushroom tart... similarly, and the chips were perfectly cooked, and came with both chunkies and littlies... the way I like them. Hubby was impressed with his salmon entree and his steak pie with well-cooked (barely, so still al dente, the way he likes them) vegetables. Only drawback... the weather was appallingly cold and wet, and no-one lit the fire, which would have been nice. To a wo/(man) everyone was still in their outdoor clothes, huddling inside.

Myself and my husband dined here on a Saturday night in November with very little choice available in the town due to closures. The whole experience was very similar to your local Spoons'. Nice fireplace gave it a cosy atmosphere. After moving to 2 different tables due to sticky drinks marks we settled down in the corner. Not too busy, maybe 3 other tables and some drinking bar locals. Handed some lovely sticky menus you start to contemplate about staying in the place but we persevered. Good choice on the menu. I had scampi, hubby had burger. No table service so you order and pay at the bar as you go along. Food was surprisingly very tasty and good portion sizes! Waitresses skills were questionable taking plates before we had both finished. The barman however was very friendly and had a nice conversation or two with my husband. Overall it wasn't a great experience but also not a terrible one. OK service, OK food, just average. Better than grabbing a takeaway. Clean the tables and menus and it would have gained an extra star!

The bar area was heaving, no social distancing evident. Luckily we were shown to a table in the back dinning area. You order and pay at the bar. The menu has some interesting dishes, to suit all food types. I went for the burger, as all the fish dishes had sold out. Our food arrived quickly, it was presented nicely and was steaming hot. Strangely my burger was served on the smallest side plate I’d ever seen, which made it impossible to manoeuvre. That said the food was tasty. This is basic pub grub, plain and simple. The bar ordering is a nightmare as everybody has to congregate in a small area where Covid restrictions are non existent, while the servers look-on; they could table service and make everybody feel safer.

Had evening meal here twice during our stay at Caledonian Hotel - would recommend booking early to avoid disappointment

Ate there on a busy Friday night. Food OK, nothing special, nothing bad. Staff friendly and helpful if somewhat overrun. What was disappointing was that saw no effort around COVID protocols, menus just handed from one person to another and whilst tables were cleared they certainly weren’t cleaned between guests. Loads of people queuing at bar spilled out into main area. Didn’t feel overly comfortable and got out ASAP which is unlike most of the places we have visited.

Great food and good price. Friendly staff. Served very quickly and staff were serving customers outside unlike most other restaurants were doing. Would recommend!!

Great service, friendly staff and great food. Haggis bonbons and Cullen skink for starters we’re both delicious. Steak pie and muscles for mains were both well cooked and very tasty. Went downstairs later for a drink and pub is very inviting. Would eat there again...

Just popped in to check menu and sat out back to have a drink. Lovely place and friendly helpful staff. Didn't eat as booked elsewhere but spoke to couple that were staying and they were full of praise for the hotel and the food. Lovely...

Group of nearly 20 of us stopped in Ullapool as part of the Nc500. We stayed in a different hotel, but booked the Argyll for dinner. They put us up in a separate space, which was great. Good was brilliant, service perfect and the stuff...

After saying they had a table available, they left me waiting in the entrance for 25 minutes without making eye contact or responding when I asked questions. Once seated, it took 30 minutes for someone to take my order (which only happened because I stood...

A busy place, staff rushing around but maintaining pleasant service. Had a really nice steak. However for the price of the meal the surroundings seems shabby as does the garden area. Surroundings don't match the price of the meal.

Myself and a couple of other humans decided to visit the Argyll one late evening for a good hearty meal ! We were warmly welcomed by an old man in glasses, whom sat us down at a nice enough table by the window. Service was...

Popped in for a drink with friends after eating and having a poor experience….wow this was a breath of fresh air. Two young men working the check in, table service drinks,banter and laughs with everyone. So good went in every night of our stay for...

No kids menu. Terribly slow service. Food below average. Chicago Town pizza in a restaurant??? Miserable staff. Should have just had the packet pasta in the camper 😒

We ate here and although the food was fine, the two waiters needed help. Trying to provide table service for the outside area (which was busy) and deal with all the food orders efficiently needed at least two more staff on duty. We sat in...

Upon the arrival, there was no parking space that we have requested, we had to wait for the staff for a few good minutes to get a key from the room (it ment to be contact free check in), when we went upstairs to see...

From the minute we walked in the waiter had an attitude. It wasn’t that busy but all the staff seemed to be running about doing nothing. The poor guy in the bar was flat out while the other male waited stomped about. Ordered a drink...

I'm usually pretty fine with average food and service etc, I work in the industry so like to feel I'm understanding and patient. This is without doubt the worst dining experience I've had in a long time. There was a massive queue at the door,...

staff are ok, meal was quite good, quite gloomy decor, as like all places in ullapool needs a refurb

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 !

My wife and I booked in for dinner whilst visiting and we disappointed with the overpriced, unexciting and not very tasty food and wine. We witnessed the bar staff removing smear marks from a glass using just his fingers, it was not a nice experience...

Me and my boyfriend visited here for dinner the other night while completing NC500. We booked ahead for a table and when arriving the bar area looked lovely and cosy. However, we were disappointed to be walked through the bar area (which had spare tables...

Only came in here to have a couple of drinks , very Covid friendly, kept doors open, prob for air coming in , so was chilly inside . Think you are allowed to have doors shut now . Nice place, staff and drinks were good...

Visited for a meal whilst on an overnight stop in Ullapool. We had booked and chosen because it's menu didn't seem as expensive as some of the other options in the town. It was basically a bar meal, but the food was very nice and...

I had the cheeseburger and chips. The chips were proper potato chips with skin on - none of that frozen staff. Delicious! Cheesecake for dessert and a Gaelic coffee to finish. Wasn’t expecting much but was pleasantly surprised and would eat here again.

We were very apprehensive about going to the Argyll Hotel restaurant after reading reviews on trip advisor, but it was the only place available, so we took the plunge. We were shocked at how inaccurate the reviews actually were. Upon arrival we were seen almost...

Nice little place serving real ales well a choice of two decent ones anyhow. Food good but a little slow which is understandable given the current situation. Current experiences are just not the same and no criticism can be given to this well run and...

Absolutely awful , service was beyond poor and the food , crikey I don't even want to think about it , yes we did get some money back , but that's not the point . Basically if your not one of the locals your treat...

Went on a quiet Wednesday for a nice meal with family. Waited over 20 minutes just to have the waitress take our food order as the food app we were told to use to order food and drinks didnt even work! Pointless having an app...

As a part of the route for the ever popular NC500 we found this place to be an embarrassment to the Scottish hospitality industry. We decided to take our 2 small dogs with us which unfortunately reduces greatly your choices for overnight accommodation. Via booking.com...

We chose this hotel for a one night stay on our way to the CalMac Ferry to the Outer Hebrides. It was convenient but the rooms at the rear were dark and barely adequate and the interior maintenance was lacking. Good Breakfast but not worth...

Expensive to stay and eat but I suppose you are paying for the location and view from the room. The stairs to the room are steep and narrow which is not easy with cases. The view from the room was exceptional. The bar was cold,...

Spent a week in Ullapool with my partner and our 2 dogs. This pub couldn’t have been anymore welcoming. Our 2 dogs were made to feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble. The bar staff were very friendly and helpful finding us seats...

First impressions count and the impressions here are not good. Inside is very dark and in need of some new life. Arrived here for drinks with friends after eating elsewhere and we were shocked at the prices and the poor selection of drinks they had...

We pre booked as we thought it might be busy due to the great weather, when we arrived we found this place to be dark and looking a bit dirty, we were served by a drunken chap at the bar when we asked if we...

I love it. Locals at the bar, Lynyrd Skynyrd in the air, a dysfunctional Xmas light draped over a painting, the Specials board with no specials on it, the bar maid:”we don’t do specials”, the fish soup which tasted as if home made by someone who did that her whole life, the chili which was delicious, the friendly personnel, the ecclesiastical furniture. Please Ullapoolians, protect this little gem. Don’t let any food or hotel chain ever come close.

I chose the Argyll because they serve real ale and was not disappointed. The food was excellent and the service quick and friendly. There is entertainment most nights and a good atmosphere in the bar.

Pub looks a bit dingy. But pizzas and fish and chips were faultless,they were delicious. Wi-Fi wouldn't connect. Good music playing. No table service.

We ate here as we were going to the Monday night Accoustic night. The fish and chips were not the best in town ... nice flavour fish but soggy batter. But hubbies pie was delicious.Accoustic night sees local singers, players of instruments and visiting talent offer up music, song, dance and poetry etc.There's a list of weekly events on the pub wall. Quiz night Tuesday etc.

We stayed at the Argyll for one night and had a lovely view of the water. The room is small and could use an update but mostly quite comfortable. However, that night we had the window open and the smoke from their chimney kept blowing into our room. It smelled like diesel, oil and smoke mixed together and even when we closed the window, it kept me up most of the night feeling sick. I am not sure what was burning but it was terrible.

Only popped in for a drink and stayed all evening! Prices reasonable. Nice atmosphere with local musicians playing. Enjoyed some good banter with other customers and a bit of a sing song. We would go back.

Fish and chips, burgers, a vegetarian curry, and steaks. Nothing particularly innovative here. You’ve seen it before. Small bar with the basics. Somewhat dark inside with a fire going at one end. Good service. Some outdoor seating. Great when sunny. My vegetarian curry with chickpeas and sweet potato was filling but too heavily spiced with hot pepper. Could have used a little more culinary flair.

Less busy than the touristy places along the waterfront. Quite a few locals present which is always a good sign. Our pair of dinner meals came swiftly and were pleasing, as long as you are only expecting a value pub meal. Dog friendly, which is not to our liking so we did not loiter for a 2nd drink.

We stayed 2 nights and wished we were able to stay more. Our room on the top floor had a fantastic view of the harbour. Everyone was very friendly the food in the bar was good and we enjoyed lovely music on Friday night.

We were allocated a spacious room with lovely views overlooking the loch. Out room was very clean with a large comfortable double bed.

We went twice to the Argyll Hotel/Pub. We liked the busy atmosphere but it was difficult to get a table like in any other restaurant in Ullapool after 6pm. The food was average.

Went to watch the football which was great but the food is limited and no good. The pizza were microwaved and not cheap, the smoked 2 small pieces for 8.5 gbp !!

only a drink and rush away ... place very tiered and lucks of attention and service !! shame could be done amazinlly.. specially with the nice fire place !!

Came here tonight with family group to see open mic night - I’m sure I can say without doubt that everyone in the bar including the band were discomfited by the behaviour of a group of loud and foul mouthed men and women- sadly the staff didn’t control this or make any effort to ask them to pipe down and as a result the next get was spoiled for many.

We had supper here last night which was alright, but nothing special. The chap behind the bar was just doing his job, no friendly smile. The food was not really worth the money to be honest.

great atmosphere and I had a wonderful venison lasagna. Garfield would be over thee moon. great Pub experience

I went with my Dad and Sister for dinner. It's a really friendly place for dinner. We were made very welcome along with my two dogs.

The Argyll has a small public bar and a larger lounge. As all the tables in the latter were set for diners, I assume that food is the main driver here.

I visited the hotel for a spot of lunch with a friend. First of all, after parking my car at the rear of the hotel, the building is less than welcoming. Weeds, cigarette butts, needs a proper clean up in my opinion. Barman was very friendly, the only plus point! Unfortunately, we ordered the macaroni cheese and to be honest, I expected better. How does a trained chef not know how to make a bechamel sauce properly?? The bar itself is in need of upgrading, both my friend and I were very disappointed.

Unfreundlicher Empfang, das Essen im Vergleich zu Mitbewerbern überteuert und g Tiefkühlkost. Mit Abstand das schlechteste auf unserer jetzt 9-tägigen Rundreise.

We ate at The Argyll on 2 nights of our 4 day trip. We chose to eat early so found the service fantastic in the homely dining area. The food was excellent with a great variety. Would recommend to visitors to Ullapool

Popped in as I heard live music. Very friendly Highland pub with friendly staff and a good mix of customers.Music first class by singer Chris Cleverly. Would recommend.

Visited early evening for a bar meal. So disappointed! What was served was certainly not as advertised on the menu. The smoked salmon was lovely but very small amount but unaccompanied by the mull cheese oat cakes . Instead it was served with wilted rocket and 6 capers as well as a very small brown roll which had been in a microwave too long and was inedible. We also had a very disagreeable chicken pie! Only reason this review is not in terrible category is that the waitress was pleasant and it was blatantly not her fault. Won't be back. Chef should be ashamed.

It was good to return here after several months away and find the same warm welcome from very friendly staff in pleasant surroundings. We often choose this inn to eat in because there is a good choice for vegetarians. I enjoyed the veggie sausage served in a large Yorkshire pudding with veg and the veggie burger is good, also the curry. Prices are fair for Ullapool town. This visit demonstrated consistency in standards of both food and service.

Enjoyed a lovely pub meal on our tour through Scotland. Charming, quaint atmosphere, great service, and a substantial menu selection. The fish and chips were exceptional – crispy batter, tender/moist fish, and fries cooked perfectly. My husband loved the extensive choices of ale. Though we did not need a reservation a 6:00 p.m., it was getting busy when we left. Great value for the price.

Spent one night here in a twin room that was incredibly cramped. Sheets were clean, towels were large and fluffy but the bathroom was dated and the shower was a dated electric version.

We popped in here for a drink on our way to dine in the FBI.We were welcomed not only by the roaring warm open fire but by two of the friendliest staff members you could hope to meet on a cold wet chilly night.We sat by the fire and had a couple of drinks and the atmosphere,warmth and staff members made us change our mind and we stayed here for the night.It was a good choice as the food and service were fantastic.By the time we had ordered our food the bar had quite a few tables with people eating and drinking and the atmosphere was great.So from popping in for A drink we ended up staying for nearly three hours , but only because of the friendly warm service that we received from Martin & Veronica and of course the delicious food was the icing on the cake.oh and the Shiraz was going down very nicely .

We returned here after several months away and had a very pleasant evening meal. The atmosphere in the bar is very pleasant and the staff were welcoming and pleasant. Service generally was good. We like this pub restaurant because it has a good choice of vegetarian mains. We had the vegetarian sausages served in a Yorkshire pudding with mashed potatoes and peas and the vegetable curry. Both were fine. In our opinion prices are fair for this part of the world and we would definitely return here for a good vegetarian meal in pleasant surroundings.

Same old ullapool poor service over priced and poor food. Love ullerpool as a place its beautiful as is the drive here but every year its let down by its over priced and poor food.

Sauber, freundlich, gutes Essen. Ein etwas reichhaltige Speisekarte als andere in Ullapool. Wieder zu erwähnen nach 20:30 in der Highlands werden kein Bestellungen mehr angenommen.

Should have been a sign when we walked in that this pub was empty & every other pub had a waiting list with lots of people drinking in the bars! Not this one

Avendo prenotato una stanza all'Argyll hotel via Booking, ci siamo visti arrivare tre o quattro giorni prima un messaggio dai gestori in cui ci si comunicava che il loro ristorante era sempre pieno e quindi, se volevamo usufruirne, avremmo dovuto prenotare. Per evitare il rischio del giro delle sette chiese in una cittadina zeppa di turisti come noi, abbiamo prenotato. Mal ce n'è incolto. Il tavolino riservato c'era, ma il vantatissimo piatto di pesce e frutti di mare, no. E a comunicarcelo con aria seccata è stato il gestore-barista, al quale ci siamo dovuti rivolgere dopo mezz'ora di inutile attesa della cameriera, che, finalmente chiamata, ci ha fatto sapere che lì bisogna ordinare tutto al bar. Avrebbero potuto dircelo prima! Le sorprese non erano finite: appena fatta l'ordinazione (da un menù piuttosto banale), il barista ha chiesto l'immediato pagamento al bancone. Quando sono arrivati gli antipasti, abbiamo dovuto constatare che le porzioni erano una scarsa (salmone locale affumicato al whisky) e una... quasi inesistente: due minimi bocconcini di haggis. Con un bicchiere di shiraz australiano e una bottiglietta di acqua naturale, più di 20 sterline! Se non assegno un giudizio "pessimo" è perché non ne dò mai troppi e perché il cibo, per il pochissimo mangiato, era buono. Ci è comunque passata la voglia di ordinare altro, anche perché eravamo entrati, come fissato, alle 20, e alle 20.55 stavano iniziando a sgomberare la sala. Non lo consiglio.

Had a bar meal here along with DH and MIL. The fish and chips were lovely - crispy batter and...

Das Argyll Hotel ist schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Der Treppenaufgang zu den Zimmer ist abgewohnt und renovationsbedürftig. Das...

la plus triste experience en Ecosse ou l accueil est toujours bienveillant. Peut etre parce que ce propriétaire n aime...

Ate here on a Friday night after a long journey and saw that the bar was quite full so asked to sit in the restaurant. This seemed to be an inconvenience to the staff (even though another group was already in there) and one of them seemed to repeatedly explain how little the room is used and why, as if trying to convince us to move. The menu also makes several mention of specials but there are none. However, the food we had was actually reasonable - a good-size cheeseburger and a hearty chicken and skirlie dish - but we'd long since been disillusioned by the awkward overall experience.

Ate here around 6.30 on Friday 23rd June 2017. Be aware that although the holiday season has yet to hit peak, the Argyll was very busy! However we were fortunate to get a table in the lounge bar and both wait and bar staff were friendly and helpful. There's wifi too. Would heartily recommend.

Just a a drink here. Barmen friendly, it was very quiet, but a Sunday night at the end of school holidays, so probably quiet everywhere. We didn't mind, was nice and relaxing. Toilets could do with a makeover, very dated, as was the bar furniture.

Rooms were not sound proof, felt the walls were nothing more than plywood. we could hear people talking from next room, the floor boards creaking really loudly upstairs. Room was advertised w private bathroom but turns out not en suite, have to cross hallway to get there. No central hallway ,only one portable heater. Paid £105 for one night ,no breakfast included. I guess the price is driven by market demand ( good Friday). At this price , many other hotels in Scotland would have been much much better.

My boyfriend and I stayed two nights in this hotel couple of days ago. The view from our room was amazing; it was confortable warm weather inside, nice bed; hotel very close to the ferry and bus station (5 mins by walk max). We tried food one night in the downstairs restaurant and was absolutely not too bad!! Staff very kind and helpful. Unfortunately I have to say what I didn't enjoy as well: 1) a big NO to the toilet. Small, weak water pressure in the shower, and a bit dirty. 2) when we came back after all day out we find out they clean our room (even if we didn't ask to) and that's fine...but I left some of my teabags (I brought from home) in a glass and somebody bin them. 3) there are not a lot of wall socket in the room.

My husband and I were excited to reach Ullapool on New Year's Day on our motorhome tour of Scotland.The town was very closed up - understandably - and only a few restaurants and pubs were open.We tried two but were turned away as one had run out of food and the other was running a gig that required tickets - so we ended up at the Argyll.The bar is actually quite welcoming with a log fire - but the man behind the bar wasn't.We asked about food and were told there was nothing till 6.00pm - this was at 5.00pm. The barman was disinterested in assisting us and then I suggested we have a cup of tea and wait for an hour. He didn't appear to be too pleased at this. There was zero welcome on his part and we felt he would rather we leave than bother him further, but we decided to persevere as so few places were open.My husband ordered some tea and suggested a tab and the barman replied "You pay as you go here". No social graces whatsoever.We then waited until 5.55pm to place a food order, but he refused to accept it and told us to come back at 6.00pm. He could have taken our food order and passed it through to the kitchen at 6.00pm, but no, that was too much trouble. My husband tried to engage him in some way, but it was an uphill struggle and he could barely make eye contact or crack a smile.When the food arrived it was acceptable, although slightly over-priced in my opinion.I cleared my own tea things and my own plates, as the barman and his assistant seemed oblivious to customers.I read other reviews while sitting in the pub and lots of other people have complained about this barman. He's really not cut out for customer interaction and service so don't expect any kind of welcome or pleasantaries from him! Will not be visiting this establishment again.

Such nice people !Such nice hotel !!Such nice bar/restaurant !!!We arrived around 5 pm, already dark ( those who are traveling to Scotland at this time of the year- winter- will get used to that) and we were very well welcomed by such a nice women at the front desk.. I heard she is also the one in charge for the amazing and I must repeat AMAZING PIZZA served at the bar/restaurant... good pricing and delicious !Sorry I forgot to take a photo of the pizza.. should have taken one.. I regretted it myself !

The Argyll Hotel has a cosy lounge bar,open to non residents. It was very quiet when we went for dinner but it was at the quietest time of year, in November. The dining area is warm and has a welcoming atmosphere. Service was prompt and friendly. We ordered vegetarian sausages and a vegetarian curry.The sausage meal was very good - 3 large vegetarian sausages served in a large Yorkshire pudding with mashed potatoes, vegetables and gravy. I would have this again. The curry meal was very small and we were disappointed with the value of this. Overall the prices were reasonable. we would return and something other than the small curry.

This is a good place for a cosy drink but offering streetside tables outside if there is some sun. There is sometimes a quiz on Thursday nights and on some nights live music and it's a popular watering hole. Bar staff can be offhand as we popped in to reserve our table in the afternoon for a Thursday night as we were a party of 7 but when we arrived there was no reservation. The bar manager did a great job of getting us a space as one punter moved tables. The food is standard pub grub but the fish and chips and fish pie are particularly good. They will also size up starters such as fish cakes which are served with a freshly made salsa. Food is ordered and paid for at the bar and bought to your table when prepared.

The Argyll is probably the coziest lounge bar in Ullapool. Quite old fashioned in its decor, but cozy nevertheless, a good place for an evening drink. The food is decent, and at a reasonable price as well.

After wandering around Ullapool looking for a suitable place to eat accompanied by our dog, we took the advice of a passing local and tried the Argyll Hotel. The tables in the bar area were ideal for our needs and our dog settled down comfortably whilst we ate standard, but tasty, highland fare. A good choice and less expensive than some others in town.

Only dropped into The Argyll for a pint of the local ale and thought the bar area was your typical quiet Scottish bar. Colourful locals who were up for a laugh and a chat, and despite the Barman's gruff exterior, he was polite and no request was too small. Nice place, great local feel.Didn't order any food, but menu looked quite good.

We visited just for dinner one evening but found the lounge/dining area very pleasant. The adjoining bar is also very nice. We had fish & chips that were very nice. Will visit again next visit.

Stayed for one night doing the NC500. The car park is at rear of hotel and is a dump. The view from room was onto a wall and the gutters were full of weeds. Room badly decorated, dated, had a step in the middle of room, light switch on wall was broken, TV remote control was cellotaped together, bathroom was dated. No staff when we got up in morning, doors were locked and left without breakfast.

Went for supper. We dined in the pub lounge rather than the restaurant. It felt nice and homely. Food was good pub grub. We were a little surprised that they didn't have much fish on the menu, especially considering Ullapool and West Coast in particular are famous for fresh fish. Notwithstanding, we were well attended and the it was great, family friendly atmosphere in the pub. It was just what the doctor ordered.

Di passaggio ad Ullapool abbiamo cercato un ristorante dove cenare che accettasse la prenotazione. Mio marito non si sentiva bene e non volevamo attendere nei vari pub che si liberasse un tavolo. L'Argyll è stato l'unico a prenotarci il tavolo. Il cibo ci è piaciuto molto, anche il bambino era contento della pizza e della pasta. Noi abbiamo preso fish and chips, gustato con piacere. L'Argyll non si trova sulla baia ma in una via interna e forse anche per questo è molto tranquillo e gradevole. Molto frequentato dalla gente del posto per la grande varità di birre alla spina. Consigliato.

Visited with friends on Sunday. We called in for a drink and snack at 1 pm. No customers in the bars and no staff anywhere. When the barman did arrive his welcome was ''what do you want''?.When I told him he said abruptly ''Menus on the tables and come to the bar to order food and drinks !!'' We sat down,did not order and then left because of his attitude.