Ben Cruachan Inn in Argyll & Bute

Had a lovely meal here. Service was excellent as was the food

Fantastic food and atmospher so good we came back next day

Only stayed here for a night but wish we were here longer. Absolutely beautiful hospitality and clean and cosy rooms - would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Lovely place, great food and atmosphere

The accommodation was excellent 👍 The food wasn’t great at all 👎 , The overall experience is we decided to go home a day early- ( disappointing)

Went for a wee day out to Oban and decided to stop at this cracking wee place with stunning views over Loch Awe. We didn’t stay over night but the location and what we saw of the Inn looked amazing. We stopped off and had dinner whilst watching the rugby and all I can say is WOW. The food was out of this world. The menu is quite small but there is enough to choose from and no matter what you choose I’m sure you will enjoy. Well presented in a gorgeous restaurant with a fantastic setting. The only thing, if I had to split hairs, would be sitting at the windows on a chilly night made it seem a little cool whilst eating dinner but other than that I would highly recommend a visit to this wonderful little treasure.

Lovely inn with fantastic food. Lovely people working there. Highly recommend!

Stop for sometime for coffee and snacks. A nice place with good ambiance and fireplace.

Mike yourself and your team were beyond exceptional on our wedding weekend. James and I could not have had more of a wonderful experience then we did with the Ben Cruachan Inn team. You guys showed such a warm, welcoming atmosphere and hospitality and were always happy to engage and help during the process and days of. The food was some of the best food we have ever had and I can guarantee everyone agreed on how spectacular the food was. Our stay and experience with you guys will always be such a memorable one, we couldn't have been happier and for that we couldn't be more thankful 🧡

It was just perfect! The cuisine, the attentive and friendly service. We had a great evening and an excellent meal! Congratulations to you :) !!

Really enjoyable Sunday lunch. Beautiful roast beef with all the trimmings. Worth the drive and the views over the loch are great. We’ll be back.

We did enjoy our stay, however, we were disappointed the fire wasn’t “roaring” on the Saturday night of our stay as it was a freezing winters night and for some reason they decided not to put the fire on. Attention to detail is massive, it makes all the difference. People don’t like snidey comments, especially from the manager. Another wee tip to the staff- don’t ask questions if you are not interested in hearing the answers. What makes a good host is taking a GENUINE interest in your customers. Ultimately it’s your customers that make your business possible. This place has massive potential but because of a few things that made us feel uncomfortable, we will not return. Manager- no point in being there if you are not happy !

We had a fantastic stay at the Ben Cruachan Inn. Weather was appalling however the friendly welcome we received more than made up for the pouring rain and gale force winds. The self catering apartment was modern, clean, comfortable and well laid out. the view from the front window was spectacular, looking right on to Loch Awe. We also had a meal in the restaurant which was delicious and the staff were friendly and attentive. The lady in the shop next door was very pleasant and helpful too. We will definitely be back, hopefully in better weather.

Stayed in the apartments at the Ben cruchan inn in Jan 2022 as a couple and would highly recommend. We were greeted by Cameron who was so friendly and allowed us to check in early and late due to it being my partners birthday. The apartment was also lovely, clean, modern and looking over the lake. We felt so relaxed after staying here with the views and fresh air. We also ate at the inn and would recommend- lots of choice for vegetarians and Cameron was again friendly and attentive. Would highly recommend and stay again

The service was very good, but the food very disappointing. Between our group, there was overcooked chicken burger with barely any chicken to fill an oversized brioche roll, some over fried greasy battered fish with either no fish or chewy fish inside, and a dry venison stew with some overcooked/fried roast potatoes. The starters were ok, but the mains were pretty awful. We didn’t bother with dessert. Overall, a very disappointing meal despite staff being very accommodating. I’d recommend a new chef.

Last minute overnight stay on 5/1/22. Beautiful little hotel in awesome location. Very comfortable, lovely mattresses and soft pillows, spotlessly clean, real log fires and nice meal and breakfast. Manager was very friendly and efficient. Thanks for tip on route via Inveraray to Edinburgh. Super drive! Thanks for lovely stay. We will recommend to others.

Have been here several times for Sunday lunch and have always found the food and staff brilliant, however, I had the misfortune to visit on a Monday and was served by the manager. He had a very bad attitude from the moment we walked in, got my order wrong twice, sighing as if it was my fault. Perhaps he should write orders down as he is given them instead of trying to be smart and remember them. When I asked him for the bread that was supposed to go with my husbands soup, he told me he only had one pair of hands. There were other comments said that upset me too and as a customer I should not be treated in such a way. I ended up leaving most of my lunch and walking out. I hope the owners read this as they need to know how customers are being treated.He ended up not charging us for our lunch but it in no way made up for the upset he caused. I won’t be back.Anyone reading this…go on a weekend, different staff.

We are staying across the lake and had seen this place and it looked lovely. On the way back from Oban we stopped in for dinner as it’s right on the side of the road, super convenient. I wasn’t hugely hungry so only had soup and some chips but wasn’t disappointed! The soup was absolutely delicious and the chips were enormous. My partner had a burger and some lovely whisky. We had a nice few hours and would defo return is we passed back through this way again.

We normally love the food here but today was a disappointment. We both ordered the roast dinners mine being the beef which was good but the pork dinner not good. Firstly it was belly of pork, lots of fat, very little meat and very chewy.There was a red purée under both the beef and pork which just made the plate look like a massacre. We normally love eating there but today was just not good although the roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings were good. Not sure if we would go back. I know we should of made a comment to the staff at least for them to get feedback on how bad the pork was. For some reason we expected slices of pork and at least a wee drop of apple sauce. The dog liked the pork. Maybe we will keep to the fish next time.

Wonderful setting. Friendly staff. Great food. The roast was to die for and the dessert was as recommended by our waitress. All in, well worth the visit

Visited the Inn as a stop over from visiting the west coast. Welcomed by friendly staff and given a free upgrade from a room to an apartment. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The Winter Special Offer included dinner and breakfast served in a traditional bar and restaurant with a modern twist. Both meals were well presented and delicious. Extremely good value and a very enjoyable visit.

Booked primarily for the location. We wanted to be in the Highlands but still be able to travel freely in lots of different directions. So it was ideal for it's proximity to Oban, Glencoe and Loch Awe. We ate in the restaurant once, the food was incredible.Our hotel room was in the main Inn building. We had a small kitchenette but no utensils, oven gloves, tea towels so we couldn't really cook anything. The bed itself was two different mattresses squashed together. One was extremely hard/springs sticking into your back but the other was OK so we had to take it in turns sleeping on the good one. Not ideal really when you're out walking all day and want somewhere comfy to rest. The inn is easy to find and in a beautiful location. Recommend walking down to the train tracks and exploring the Loch. In terms of location, it was exactly what we wanted.

Came for a drink and ended up sampling the dessert menu - absolutely delicious! Roaring log fire, lovely place, friendly staff. Highly recommended but book in advance!

We had a lovely meal here whilst on holiday in the area at the end of September. Staff were very friendly and the food was great, especially the rooster chips, amazing.

Overnight stay; B&B in delightful suite accommodation with friendly, helpful staff. As well as booking dinner, we enjoyed a filling, delicious, freshly-cooked breakfast in the restaurant. Our suite was clean and well appointed with a comfortable bedroom, an en suite shower-room, cooking facilities, dining space as well as having a sofa and TV. Had the weather been better, we’d have been able to enjoy the breathtaking views over Loch Awe from the outside seating area on the terrace.Thank you!

We stopped here on our way to oban for some lunch and I must say that it was absolutely excellent. A lovely variety of food to choose from including some really interesting vegetarian options. I do love it when a chef thinks about the menu and doesn't just give you the same old tired sandwiches or pub grub options. Definitely worth a return visit and we might try and stay over next time.

we had 2 rooms for 1 night. Rooms lovely, clean and comfortable. the entire inn was dog friendly which was important for us.Food was fantastic, we had breakfast and dinner and staff extremely friendly and helpful.The inn was perfect for our stay to visit Oban and surrounding area.The seperate pods looked fantastic with amazing views.

Stayed for a couple of nights, the room was smart and clean. The staff are lovely and good humoured. The food in the restaurant is really good. We personally don't agree with dogs being permitted in a food restaurant but everyone is different. We knew that before we went and there was no disruption or barking so no hassle. I would suggest if you're an allergy sufferer you might want to reconsider going, there were a few in at the one time. It wasn't enough to put us off because we would return. I would say that the breakfast is by far the best we've had in a hotel, fresh and non greasy and the first I've seen with a Scottish square so well done :)

We stayed in of the garden suites, which was rather nice - a good view of Loch Awe and plenty of room and facilities. We stayed in the room for breakfast each day (it was available at the pub), but ate in the pub each evening.The room was very clean - large bathroom with powerful shower and comfortable bed, with luxury of plenty of wardrobe space. The only criticism would be the lack of natural ventilation - the only opening were the doors, which is not really practical to leave open in the nighttime.The food was very nice at the pub each evening, with some nice veggie alternatives. What was exceptional was the service - with the manager being the most attentive and friendly host. The whole pub is dog friendly.Overall a very enjoyable stay.

Food was delicious . A must visit . We got the beefburger and steak and both 10 out of 10! Staff so friendly and dogs welcome which was the best thing of all 🥰

We visited here one evening for dinner as we were staying locally in Dalmally. The setting is really lovely and has clearly been done out to a high standard. On arrival the service was great but petered out as the meal went on. We were sat there for a good while before our main plates were cleared. The food was nice enough, nothing special- I had the crab linguine and there wasn’t loads of crab in it but I guess that’s to be expected given how expensive it is to buy! The sticky toffee pudding was nice (I’m a sucker for a dessert) but it wasnt very hot. All in all it was nice but I wouldn’t rush back, especially not for the price.

This was the first stop of our staycation, to explore another part of Scotland. What a lovely find! We stayed in Suite 10 Loch Fyne which was ideal for two of us plus our Labrador. The room was clean, warm, functional and peaceful. The little kitchenette was useful, we didn't self-cater, but the use of the fridge and kettle came in handy. We had breakfast included and decided to eat both nights in the main hotel building (I forget to mention, this place is super dog friendly!). The food was great value bistro food and delicious (though breakfast was limited, but suspect this is due to Covid and will hopefully regain more choice eventually). The stand out thing for us was the service. What a lovely team. Very professional, warm and a real credit to the owners. Lucy was a delight, sorry to not have other names, but whoever we dealt with, at whatever time, were friendly and nothing too much trouble. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Had a superb evening here on Saturday night. Very friendly staff, warm and welcoming environment with fantastic food. What more could be asked of a Scottish Inn? Definitely be back!!

Stopped in for lunch on our way to Oben - lovely setting, staff and food! We had the clam and mussel chowder and fish finger sandwich which was on the specials - both lovely, home made and fresh.

The sweet potato main dish is sensational!!! The chicken burger was the best we have ever had! Juicy, tender and delicious. All round splendid. Washed down with a baileys on the rocks by the fire. Can’t beat it!!! We will be back ❤️

We stayed nearby and went to the Inn a few times for a pint after hillwalking, and also had food one night. every visit was great. Staff were faultless and really friendly, food was fabulous and an amazing range of whiskies!

Wonderful meal, really imaginative menu, great for vegetarians. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Even the music was well chosen. Can't recommend highly enough!

We had a lovely meal here. Welcoming & friendly, including treats for the dog, with top quality food that looked & tasted delicious.Also, they offered to help us out with a tricky work problem we had (we didn't need it in the end, but the offer itself was very much appreciated!), which says everything about the value they place on their customers.

My wife and I had a great week at the Ben Cruachan Inn, situated a few metres from the shores of Loch Awe. We opted to stay in the well equipped self contained chalets next to the main Inn, with views over the loch and a small outdoor area for us to unwind after each day's exploring. All of the Inn staff could not have been more attentive, providing recommendations of where to visit and even travel advice for our journey home when roads were closed. Our intention was to use the chalet's self catering facilities more, but having tried the food and unwinding in the bar of an evening with a whisky recommendation, we didn't bother. From start to finish we were made to feel like friends rather than guests, and will definitely be staying again!

This was our second visit but first for food. On our first visit we were surprised to be charged £18 for 3 drinks. We were staying locally and went back for lunch. The staff are lovely and helpful and the Inn itself is very nicely decorated. We had the ploughman’s which to be honest was quite small for a sharing plate. Half a small pork pie with soggy pastry, two bits of cheese, small oatcakes chutney, a small skinny baguette between two and gherkins. For the price it was hardly inspiring. The sweets were nice but all in all the menu is very limited. It seems a real shame because it’s ideally situated with lovely views of loch Awe but it’s too expensive for what you get. Sadly we won’t return.

We stayed for 1 night in a double room.The inn is in a lovely setting overlooking Loch Awe. We had an evening meal in the restaurant the food and service were both great, great choice of food and drinks. Staff work hard and are very efficient.We stayed in a standard double in the main building. The room itself was ok, with a large double bed and a small kitchenette, unfortunately there was no fridge. The bathroom was basic, small but pratical.The general corridor to the rooms I thought smelled a bit stale and would make for a more pleasant experience if this was freshened up. There are also suites outside of the main building which look like a great place to stay.Overall, a good stay with basic accomodation but good food and nice terrace overlooking the loch.

Really welcoming service, room was fantastic, added bonus that netflix was on TV so this was great for kids to relax and chill after a busy day whilst we had a wee wine on the lovely deck. Great that can walk straight over to bar/restaurant area, dog friendly as well.

Fell across this restaurant en route to Oban - what a great find! Beautiful setting, clean well decorated restaurant with good Covid-safe procedures in place. We enjoyed the most delicious lunch with excellent service. Absolutely no faults. Many thanks to the excellent staff!

Had a really fantastic and flavoursome chicken burger here, staff were also super welcoming and nice. Would visit again if in the area. We were travelling home so a bit of a fleeting visit but service was quick. Thanks for a lovely meal!

We have just returned from a two night stay in the hotel.we found the staff to be very friendly and cheerful .the room we stayed in was spotless,and had all that we needed.we ate in the restaurant for breakfast and evening meal and the food was excellent.it is in a good location for visiting the nearby towns.we would definitely stay again.

Now living in the area and decided to try the place for lunch. Overall, staff very friendly and attentive. Lovely views from some seats. Had the mussel and clam chowder - too runny for a chowder. Sticky toffee pudding was yummy but I suspect out of a tin. Husband had fish and chips - nice but fish was very small for the price charged. Menu limited. Get better value at the Glen Orchy just 5 mins down the road and locals get 10% off. I suspect that is where we will frequent for lunch in future.

Quick stop for lunch, very nice food and great service staff so friendly, cant fault this place. Sit on the Terrace on sunny day & admire the view over the Loch.

Excellent value for money. Brilliant inn! We stayed 3 night such great accommodation really comfortable, lovely deck area. Easy access to things to do in the day. Great food in the restaurant and an outstanding breakfast that gives most 5 stars a run for their money! Couldn’t recommend enough we loved it! Such brilliant service too all the staff we met were wonderful. We traveled with two young kids and it was spot on!

Fantastic little hotel on the banks of Loch awe. Staff very friendly and hard working, bar/restaurant very warm and welcoming and the food is superb. Highly recommend this place! Only slight down side is can hear noise from other rooms quite clearly but luckily our neighbours weren't too loud. Lovely place though!

Excellent stay. Faultless service, cleanly ness. Food great just what I wanted. Location near A85 adjacent to the Loch.

We were just going to a different restaurant but they had COVID-19 so we had to find a second place to eat, we managed to book this gem easily considering there was five of us.Situated next to the beautiful loch Owe with outdoor seating and a welcoming indoor.I had the Crab Linguine and the triple scoop ice cream, it tasted incredible and presented nicely!All others loved their food too!We have two dogs so finding a dog friendly place was not the easiest…Here was dog friendly and they got treats.Staff were kind and funny.Would definitely recommend!

Just returned from a fantastic four night stay at the Ben Cruachan Inn.We stayed in one of the garden suites (Number 10). Accommodation was compact but perfect for two and very clean. Lovely terrace outside with view of the loch.Staff were all lovely and very helpful. Ate twice in restaurant for dinner and once for breakfast. Food was delicious.The Inn itself and restaurant are lovely. All COVID measures in place. Would recommend and stay again. Really cannot understand grumpy review I read below. Thank you.

We stayed in a garden suite with a beautiful loch view. Stayed with our dog who was welcome in the bar too. Room 6 was great! Covered veranda so I sat out in the sun and the rain with my morning coffee very clean and comfy, small and perfectly formed. We ate in the bar both nights we were there, and the food and service we great. Really friendly staff.

We stayed in a garden suite as a family of three and a dog. The suite was nice, clean and well equipped. But some areas that let it down. The shower is tiny. Why they put such a small corner shower in I don't know, as the bathroom is a decent size and could take a much bigger shower unit. The sofa (which double as the sofa bed) is horrible to sit on. Very uncomfortable.The suites have no windows, so it means the room is baking hot when the weather is nice during the summer at night.We ate dinner there both nights of our stay. It was OK. Nothing special. Better places a few miles down the road to eat in my opinion. Service was hit and miss as they seemed to have lots of junior staff so things naturally kept getting missed. On trying to check out in the morning I stood at the desk for 5mins while 3 staff cleaned and walked about and not one of them said they would get the manager to help. Things like that which was a shame. If you drink prosecco be warned. A glass is over £8 which is premium hotel territory.

We decided to try this place out as it was dog friendly, reviews were great, and the menu looked great. We were thoroughly impressed. The atmosphere was incredible. The food was sublime. The staff were super friendly, accommodating and lovely. Fish and Chips were out of this worldThe burger had an amazing smokey taste to it. The Sticky toffee pudding was delicious. If you are anywhere near here, stop by and grab a bite to eat, you will not be disappointed!

We stayed as a family of four (five including our dog) in one of the garden suites which had a lovely views onto the Loch. Upon arrival our temperatures were taken and we were shown to our apartment. The staff are very friendly and helpful especially Martin and the two waitresses! The food is absolutely delicious. Recommend the steak, fish and chips and grilled halloumi salad! Great range of drinks. The breakfast has a great variety and excellent value at £10pp.The apartment itself was very clean and had everything needed for short stay. The bathroom had an excellent shower and the towels were fab. The tv even had Netflix etc which went down well with the kids! The only (constructive) criticism we had was the sofa bed wasn’t particularly comfortable when used as a bed and the heat in the apartment at night caused disrupted sleep. There are no windows to open only two glass doors at either end of apartment. However with two daughters and a dog these couldn’t be left open during the night. Not sure what the solution for that is… maybe have some electric fans available? All in all it is a fabulous place and we had a great stay and would recommend!

We enjoyed a 3 night stay in one of the inns garden suites. Lovely accommodation, very clean and comfortable. We really liked having the decking area, beautiful views. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed several meals from the bar during our stay, food was amazing. Couldn't fault anything and will definitely return for another stay.

Had lovely lunch sitting outdoors over looking Loch Awe. Temperature taken at door/track and trace done and place was spotlessly clean. Friendly and efficient staff. Veggie ciabatta and potion of chips was tasty. Fish, chips and mushy peas went down well. Couple of soft drinks and the cost was reasonable. Would be nice to return for dinner and perhaps stay over as the inn and surrounding area looked interesting.

Came across this little gem of a place when travelling between Blairgowrie and Oban . Sat outside on the lovely balcony overlooking the Loch and the view was amazing . Service was excellent and the food was very fresh , tasty and well presented. Would certainly return and maybe try an overnight stop . So glad we didn’t just drive past .

We had booked into another hotel nearby that wasn't up to our standards but the hotel manager kindly understood,gave us a refund and put us in contact with the Ben Crauchan inn.When we got there it felt like we had won the lottery. The inn is situated right on the banks of Loch Awe. From the outside the Inn looked really smart and that continued into the inside of the Inn.Really smartly done and very very Clean.We had an amazing warm welcome from Callum the hotel manager and from the very friendly and funny Martin who showed us to our room.Although our room was not facing the Loch it was still a very nice room and again very clean with a handy small kitchen also included.We ate in the restaurant both nights and I have got to say, the food was amazing and very reasonably priced as was the bar. Breakfast was so much that we never had lunch both days we stayed.Thank god we changed hotels as we have really found a gem here in a wonderful location with wonderful staff and beautiful food.Thank you once again to you all.See you soon!!!!

Managed to get a last minute booking for dinner after a day on the hills and very glad we did. Food was absolutely delicious, best we've had at a gastropub for a long time. Great service in a lovely setting. Will definitely be back.

Jumped on the train from oban for lunch, fantastic relaxing experience, great staff and food would highly recommend, wish we could of visited on an evening if we hadn't been going home

We were staying in the self catering apartments and had our dinner in the restaurant. Restaurant was fairly busy (sunday evening), we were seated and drinks order taken quite prompt. Our main meal was great pork roast and chicken burger. Plates were cleared and the waitress offered dessert menus, which we accepted. 45 mins past and the waitress finally returned saying that she had forgotten. By this point we no longer wanted desserts. Fair enough she forgot we are all human, however other members of waiting staff past our table, whilst we were sat with empty glasses. I had to go up to the bar to order more drinks. The table next to us also seemed to have been forgotten about. It didn't seem like enough members of staff on(3 in total including barman) for the number of tables in the restaurant and to provide the level of service you would expect for the price you are paying. Breakfast the following morning was great, service was great which made up for the previous evening. Plenty of choice for breakfast. We pre ordered the night before. Self catering apartments had amazing views of the loch. The apartments had everything you needed. Clean modern spacious. Restaurant bar area has a modern decor but in keeping with the location. Large windows and outdoor decking area. Would be great on a nice day. Would definitely return and hopefully dinner service will be of a better standard.

Stopped off for a drink, to see friends. Thinking of having a meal, but the manager was so rude. Twice he accused me of giving him the wrong drinks order. It was actually him who misheard me. I asked for a pint of beer and a half lager shandy. He charged me for 2 pints and a glass of lemonade. I told him this was wrong, he rudely told me, that’s what I asked for. THEN he got it wrong again and charged me for 2 pints. Maybe he was having a bad day, BUT you should never be Curt with customers.

This restaurant is a lovely place with a nice menu & great food. Staff were friendly & service was brilliant. Great location- definitely worth a visit .

This was our second visit, staying at one of the garden suites. We normally travel as a family, but on this occasion we were only 2 of us and our dog . As last time, the room was immaculately cleaned. All Covid- 19 measures were in place, which reinsured us for caring for any visitors well being. It has been accredited with "Good to Go" scheme and it felt so safe. Greeted by Mike and looked after by Debbie, both very approachable &profesional. What a great team they have. We had a full Scottish breakfast, which was outstanding. Highly recommended, the location is beautiful and we were able to relax under the present circumstances.

Came here for a bite to eat after a day in Oban as we was staying on loch Awe and I have to say the evening meal was amazing I had fish and chips and so did my partner and it was absolutely gorgeous, the staff was friendly and had good knowledge of the area.. also came the following day for lunch after walking up to the dam and had the club sandwich which was also amazing. Very COVID Safe and would certainly recommend popping in here for a bite to eat. Many thanks Alex and jade 5/11/20

We were staying in the village and had dinner in the inn one evening and a take away meal another evening. Both meals were really delicious. The coley in panko with dhal and salad was a triumph. Staff had adapted well to difficult new regulations, which were ony just in place. We felt safe and well cared for.

Spent 4 nights in hotel room, our first time taking our dog on holiday. Felt really comfortable there, great food, amazing breakfast! Have recommended to family and friends as it is a great base for our first time visiting scotland to see and walk mountains, lochs, woodland and rivers- just what we wantedThanks and would definitely return

Wonderful warm reception, fantastic food, great decor and attention to detail.Great base to explore Oban and the surrounding area and islands from.Or go hill walking and return to a fabulous meal in lovely settings.Thank you to all the team for a great couple of days

Stopped off here on our way to Oban. We had a very tasty lunch - soup and sandwich combo, which was excellent value for money. The food is tasty and well presented and the inn has a good atmosphere.

Stayed here for one night and we were very impressed by the staff. They went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed and were very attentive during dinner. At dinner the food was lovely and portion sizes just right. Wasn't too pleased that we couldn't get a cooked breakfast in the morning and while a continental breakfast was served it didn't quite hit the spot. Our room was compact and cosy with a big comfy bed. Shower room was roomy with plenty space for toiletries. The shower was really good with plenty of hot water and great pressure. Really liked the fact that there was plenty of hand sanitisers and social distancing was maintained. Not keen on the fact that pet dogs were allowed into the restaurant, one barked everytime the bell rang. I've nothing against dogs but the smell of wet dog isn't the most pleasant thing when your trying to eat. Still this hasn't put me of and would recommend and would go back.

We came here twice for dinner during our stay in the Argyll and we loved the atmosphere and the friendly staff but on both occasions had disappointing food. The vegan options were not satisfying enough and although they sounded nice on the menu (and really appreciated that they had a couple of plant based options)they were just not substantial and I still felt hungry afterwards. With the cauliflower curry perhaps just a bigger portion would have been ok but I would suggest adding some protein to the dish - chickpeas or maybe tofu would have made the curry much more filling.

I have driven past on many occasions over the years - I wish I hadn't. Lovely food, staff and environment I loved it and will be eating there every time I come to Scotland in the future.

We stayed here for 2 nights and had an excellent experience. The staff were very courteous and attentive, the food was amazing on both nights. We had steak and a lovely bottle of Shiraz on the first evening. On the second day we climbed Ben Cruachan and needed some well earned comfort food, so on our return had the burger which was big, juicy and beautifully cooked, followed by sticky toffee pudding.......oh and anther bottle of that Shiraz. This is a very dog friendly hotel, our dogs were welcomed and looked after just as well as we were during our stay.Highly recommended

Had dinner on the external restaurant terrace with lovely views overlooking Loch Awe. Great Food and very friendly service.All the more pleasant as the midges seemed not to bother us until quite late in the evening when it was dark enough to put the external lights on. Very enjoyable evening - would return.

We had a lovely lunch here with an amazing view over the loch. The staff were very friendly and approachable, food was even better

We had supper in the restaurant, booking is needed. The food was truly excellent - there is a very talented chef(s) and the service was friendly, welcoming and efficient - It felt very safe in relation to COVID. We had starters of monkfish sate and bread and balsamic and olive oil. These were excellent. We then had the signature burger and a vegetarion option (of which there several) of roast sweet potato, broccoli tempura on humus. Again these were great dishes made with great care from excellent ingredients. Well done the Ben Cruachan!

We didn't stay at the Inn but booked it for a meal as it seemed to have the nicest restaurant near to our accommodation 10 miles away.It has a lovely look and feel and an outside terrace for warm nights. All staff were very friendly right from the start. They obviously take Covid precautions very seriously as our temperature was taken on arrival, the servers were masked and the tables well spaced. We were lucky enough to sit by the window. The menu was varied with lovely local produce and I loved my roast Pollock recommended by my server as I was undecided! The fennel, courgette and mint salad it came with was so delicious I'm determined to try making it myself.W

We booked for one night, staff took Covid procedures very seriously which we really appreciated. They had a faulty temp gauge that gave me a reading of 40 degrees. We were asked to stand outside while they got another thermometer - it made us feel very confident in our surroundings. We had dinner which was ok, priced quite high because it's cleary a captive customer which is fine but I felt like for the quality of food it was very poor value for money. However, the staff were very nice but seemed awkward when interacting with us. During the temperature fiasco, we weren't told about breakfast times or when checkout was. We arrived downstairs for a coffee at 9.30 to be told breakfast was finished, not a problem but I've never personally stayed in a hotel that finishes breakfast before 10am (this might be because of the coronavirus so I'm not bashing them for this!). Just before we checked out a staff member brought us up some bacon sandwiches which we really appreciated! Overall though, its lovely and clean but we were left very disapointed in value for money and won't return in the future :(

We stopped off at the pub on the way back to the cottage we were staying at. Due to Covid we had our drink out in the garden and decided on the takeaway option. Both meals were very good and better than your average take away.

We ate dinner at this lovely, friendly inn near Loch Awe. Service was excellent and our fish starters and mains were delicious. Staff took COVID safety very seriously. Highly recommend as a stop off on the way to or from Oban.

We only stayed on night, however the hotel was really very accommodating. Lovely room, good seafood selection and good bar ! The breakfast was absolutely fabulous! Great stop off point , we will return. Thank you staff at Ben Cruachan.

although our breakfast was continental due to the hotel only just re-opening post Covid lockdown, it was as good quality as the evening meal we enjoyed during our stay. Staff were welcoming and helpful; the owner was particularly knowledgeable about whisky as well as food and ensured each guest had everything they needed to make their stay comfortable. Our room was clean, tidy, well-stocked with tea, coffee making facilities to warm us up from the rain. Paintwork needed a bit of touching up, but nothing to detract from the overall quality of our stay in this lovely hotel on the side of Loch Awe. The restaurant and bar were very busy during our stay so would recommend booking a table if you want to eat, but food delicious and menu innovative for those foodies who may want to eat here. Super views of loch if you are lucky enough to secure a window seat, dog friendly too.

A lovely dog friendly pub with views overlooking the loch. There was a good atmosphere and a friendly welcome. We had the burger which was fab. Would recommend

Very tasty coffee. Welcoming staff. Dog friendly. Unfortunately, didn't have enough time to order and enjoy relaxing dinner, but maybe next time.

stayed in a nearby B & B spent an evening here for a lovey evening meal , great service lovely warm fireplace views on to Loch Awe friendly accommodating staff

Stopped off here on the way back from Oban as we were passing it on the way back to our glamping pod. Lovely restaurant nice friendly ambience. Staff very friendly. We had the soup and sandwich option and I must say it was outstanding, neither of us had tried celeriac and apple soup before but we both agreed it was delicious as were the different sandwiches. Very reasonable and would highly recommend

Had a great meal, really tasy, fish and chips recommended. Fair price good service. Would go again, reallt pleasantly decorated. All in all a lovely evening.

The Inn is by far one of the best places we have stayed in. From the amazing staff through the stunning food to the fantastic views, the Inn really has it all. The staff had a perfect balance of being there to help but not over staying, and the food was out of this world.

My husband and I enjoyed two nights in one of the apartments. The apartment was clean and modern with amazing views straight over the Loch. We stayed in Winter (December 2019) and we were a bit worried it might be cold but it was kept lovely and warm throughout.We were a bit taken aback by the kitchen set up - the apartment "oven" turned out to be a very small "cupboard" oven which our pizzas wouldn't fit in! Would have appreciated more guidance about this before coming.We had breakfast each morning which was delicious and they were out of their way to make sure the vegetarian options were still great. Staff were welcoming too.We are looking forward to making another visit.

On my way to Oban and stopped in for some lunch, the setting is gorgeous and food was awesome and staff very welcoming.

Had a lovely and relaxing night at Ben Cruachan Inn on the beautiful shores of loch awe the accommodations are first class with an interesting way of letting staff know you need your room attended too had a lovely meal with generous portions and nice wine not to mention the largest selection of whisky and Gin in the area hosts where great nothing too much trouble

Stayed in Loch Etive - suite 8. Had everything you needed for a break away. Location excellent. Lovely views of Loch Awe. Ate in the Ben Cruachan Inn each evening. Lovely food and great staff. Would (and will) return

Another fantastic stay at the Ben Cruachan Inn, food and choice of drinks are outstanding. The staff are so friendly and welcoming, the place has a "home from home" feel and atmosphere. The rooms are warm, cosy and comfortable and perfect for a break away. Breakfast was fantastic, nothing was too much trouble. Looking forward to our next stay already. Highly recommend this place.

We booked this Inn on an offer site for 2 nights B&B, dinner one night and a drinks voucher. We arrived on a pretty bleak afternoon and were welcomed immediately. we upgraded to one of the self-catering apartments ans were not disappointed.Food was scumptious and well prepared - we'd go back for the food alone. Great breakfast too, plenty toast which is always welcome.We loved our stay albeit the weather was horrendous it was a fantastic place to enjoy a break away from all the usual stresses. We'd love to go back.

Just returned from a three night stay at the Ben Cruachan Inn. Situated in a small quiet village surrounded by hills and adjacent to the nearby Kilchurn castle. WE had arranged to stay in Chalet 10 which sits in a small complex of six near(tenyards) the Inn . Our chalet was clean, very warm and very spacious with modern facilities and a really comfy bed. The Inn itself was done up three years ago but is maintained very well as it just looks like it was done this year. Comfortable bar and restaurant with two wood burning stoves and wonderful staff. The food is excellent,(try the mussels)

Fab stopped on way home dog friendly only sorry I was driving as craft beers looked fab I had Cullen Skink and since it’s Burns night Haggis neeps and tattles Welcome and good were fantastic I tried my wife’s fish and chips the batter on the fish was as good as I’ve tasted and the fish light and fluffy result

My husband and I have just had a couple of nights away at the Ben Cruachan. We had a very relaxed stay. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Our room was lovely and clean with a Loch view. The hotel is really nicely decorated with a lovely log fire to sit round when the weather isn't so nice ( as it was on our second day). Breakfast is very nice indeed...very good porridge...and we had dinner both nights. Again, excellent. Beware, the fish and chips is huge but so delicious. We visited the local church, St Conan's which was really interesting and attempted to walk up to the Cruachan Dam but rain stopped play. It was really miserable. Oban is quite close by too with plenty of shops and restaurants. Would definitely return

Stopped here as it was close to where we were staying. The food was top class with the haggis being amazing. The only downside was the service which was relatively efficient however when it came to paying we waited so long I had to go to the bar as it seemed we had been forgotten about. Also they seem to have a small alarm to tell staff when food is ready, this resembles a front doorbell and after a while starts to get on your nerves a little.