Kilmartin Hotel and Restaurant in Argyll & Bute

Lovely welcome for us and our greyhounds. We came for lunch as we are on holiday in the area and then came back as the food is so scrumptious. We ate off the specials board the first time with lamb shanks in mint gravy and off the main menu the second time - fish and chips. And delicious puds - the absolute best raspberry and white chocolate cheesecake in the world closely followed by peach and chocolate crumble. It was a treat to find somewhere so welcoming to our hounds who although large are very well behaved. A big round of applause for the delightful members of staff for whom nothing was too much trouble.

We called in here for a light bite of lunch and we were welcomed by two cheery members of staff, lovely selection of ales and our light lunch was well presented and served with a smile would recommend it if you are passing, - tip - if the car park opposite is full there is ample parking round the back and a lovely beer garden

delicious food roast beef was excellent lovely staff extensive menu with a daily specials board along with sweets nice dining area

Fabulous meal, it was the best steak pie I have ever tasted! My daughter loved her fish and chips also, top marks Easy to book and lovely setting

Our first time eating here but it won’t be our last. The pub is an old traditional village pub. There is a large garden area for alfresco dining, weather permitting. The menu is pretty extensive and a great selection of daily specials. The madras curry I had was one of the best I have ever tasted. My partner had an enormous portion of beautifully cooked haddock and chips. The staff were very friendly and helpful and everything was reasonably priced. Please give this place a try.

Came here with the family after we were up visiting relations in Arduaine. Brilliant pub/resteraunt in a great setting. Food service & cold beers 10/10. Try the venison burger if its on the special board. Fantastic.

On our roadtrip along the Argyll coast we stayed here for a night. The hotel has functioned as an inn for over three hundred years and exudes character. The food, welcome and service were great, and in bar that's also packed with locals we felt we had an authentic Scottish experience. Although the rooms are perhaps a little dated and on the compact side, the bed was very comfortable allowing for a great night's rest. A great option for road trippers seeking Scotland!

We were visiting the Museum and the nearby cairns and standing stones. The cafe in the museum was closed so we found the Kilmartin Hotel and Restaurant right across the street. We didn't know what to expect but we were very pleasantly surprised. We were seated quickly. The place was very busy. Looked like 2 or 3 people ran the whole place and I'm sure a lot was going on in the kitchen, but everything was very efficient. I had the steak and ale pie. Very satisfying. My wife and daughter both had the mushroom bourguignon (vegan) and they both said it was excellent. My son had a burger, which he said was very good. I was driving, Scottish country roads are insane, so I couldn't drink. I had a double espresso. Excellent experience. Perfect little Scottish restaurant/pub. I can't speak to the hotel part.

Great staff, food and portion sizes! Customer service was fab and wonderful drink selection! The hotel was so cute and I would definitely return here. Toilets were clean too, cute little baby change area!

Always get a lovely reception when going here for a meal and said meal is excellent! Very relaxing dining room and great service.

My 1st time eating at this Hotel. We were made to feel very welcome on arrival. Walked into a lovely atmosphere in the bar and the staff were so lovely. Our meal was superb! I had the Fish in a light beer batter and it was perfection, so fresh, and huge with salad & chips. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Staff are great and just made us feel so welcome. We will be back & would definitely recommend the Kilmartin Hotel . Thank you so much, we had a really lovely afternoon.

As a local, what can I say…..it’s just the best wee pub in the area. Warm welcome always, staff lovely, food great, service fabulous and Kilmartin Hotel has its very own long history of being a place to stop consistently probably for the past 300 years! Full of charm and a real west coast pub feel. Generations of the family are portrayed on the walls and I’m sure many more to come. Good job Richard and all the team serving the community and the local area with amazing custom ⭐️

An older hotel, lovingly cared for by a terrific staff. Rooms have quirky configurations which give them great versatility. Excellent meals. Wonderful, historical location. Check out the museum across the road and take a walk to see the monuments that are literally thousands of years old. I'd return to this hotel in a heartbeat.

Nice evening meal in the restaurant whilst staying in a local cottage for the week. The food was good, with lots of choice and fairly priced. Staff friendly and efficient service. Also a nice walk to and from our cottage through the interesting village of Kilmartin.

Good food and lovely staff. Kilmartin hotel has a striking position in the village- you won’t miss it on the main road. There is easy parking too. We had a delicious meal of home made chicken pie and fresh vegetables. Good traditional pub grub with a great menu. Well cooked and served. Good value for money. We will definitely be back.

We really enjoy jaunts out to the Kilmartin Hotel. Don't expect any frills or gastropub vibes, just solid dependable old fashioned pub fare; big portions, good value, plenty of choice, classic options, Scottish twists. The pub itself could do with an extensive tart up. It's tired inside & out, outright grubby in parts, BUT don't let that put you off. The staff are super friendly, and the manager is welcoming & runs a tight ship. Squeeze through the tight bar, & there's plenty of space out to the back. There are always lots of vegetarian options available (surprisingly), both on the specials board & in the main menu. Personal favourites include the veggie haggis nacho starter (not joking) & the outrageously large desserts! OH always has the steak & ale pie, & staples like chips & onion rings are always good. Great selection of gins (including Kilmartin Gin - my recommendation) and local ales. It won't break the bank & you're guaranteed to come out super full & satisfied!

Had a lovely meal at Kilmartin Hotel. Would recommend it. Gamon with haggis was very tasty. Kilmartin is a wee quaint village.

I regret that this review will not comment on the great quality of the food, the pleasant ambience and the staff friendliness. We were looking for a light lunch {eg soup and a sandwich} and were aware that given the timing (14.25) a snack might be all that would be available. We did not expect to be snapped at that lunch closed at 2.30 pm and nothing was on offer. The surliness of the bar person was so obvious we did not pursue or complain and simply ordered 2 coffees. Given that there is currently no alternative in the area the Inn is missing a great opportunity to build the business and goodwill; and indeed provide hospitality for travellers. The "regulars" at the bar seem to be the same ones as were there when we visited a few years ago - reluctant to move and let us in.

Warm and welcoming pub with terrific food! My daughter who stayed in the hotel with her young child was treated with kindness and care. Her room was modern, clean with excellent amenities. Highly recommend both the hotel and the restaurant !

Hôtel confortable et spacieux avec des lits douillets. Le restaurant permet de manger des menus délicieux. L'ensemble des convives s'est régalé, nous recommandons cette adresse. Excellent rapport qualité/prix

Great place to stop and eat, large portions, lovely food, fantastic value, cosy hotel pub with nice menu n brilliant service throughout

Lovely meal and beer. Beautiful setting, hotel outside neads and paint job. Staff very pleasant and polite.

We had a wonderful late lunch, foid was fantastic, staff were lovely, weather was wonderful. 7 of us plus collie dog for lunch, ate outside in glirious sunshine, even dog was provided with water, could not fault will deffo be back ( dont be put off by the outside door, best pub lunch in Argyll). Well done!

We were staying in a local B&B so needed an evening meal each of three nights. We had been in previous years so had no reservations (no pun intended) about booking here again. And we were not disappointed. OK the Saturday night was a bit hectic but the food was excellent as usual. "Belly Pork" was my choice. Superb. I even had it a second night just to be sure it was not a fluke. It was'n't! Staff were excellent and service was always brisk and accompanied with that all important smile. They looked after us well on all three visits and we will be back.

Looking at a hotel from outside, I was confused. But entering was a very different sensation. Warming atmosphere with kind and helpful staff. Service was far beyond my expectations. And there are also interesting places to see. Castle, burial chambers, standing stones. This was one of my best experience with hospitality in Scotland.

Homely, authentic bar restaurant with friendly welcoming staff, very good choice on the menu, great tasty fare which was in the current climate, very reasonably priced! The quality exceeded the price point! Able to dine in the bar area or separate restaurant area, obviously popular...

A very good menu with some daily specials - I had the fish dish. The steak and ale pie was also really good. Friendly service and a good atmosphere.

We phoned the Kilmartin hotel last minute to book a table for 3 and luckily they were able to fit us in. The menu was really good and we all had three courses despite not having much room left for desert but the ice cream...

Really nice, authentic, old school pub, great atmosphere, spot on food and lovely staff. Was the same when we visited years ago and the same today! Lovely experience every time!

I stayed two nights in the Kilmartin Hotel to walk the pre-historic sites in the area. Because I was on foot and there's not much else in town, I ended up eating 5 meals in a row at the hotel. Every one of them was...

Stayed one night DB&B with our daughter and grandson (21) Great welcome from all the staff including the owner. All of them couldn’t do enough for us. Dinner was excellent . A great menu with plenty of choice. Vegetarian grandson very happy . Breakfast was...

excellent staff. excellent location. excellent food. warm welcome. Will be back with friends and hopefully stay for a few days again.

We stayed here for 2 nights, bar is great, lots of chatty locals. Room was clean and tidy, they are doing some renovations but this wasn't going on when we were there. Dog friendly so you can eat on the bar lounge with your dog...

Ate here twice during our week's holiday. Always good food & a homely atmosphere. Great to be able to take the dogs in with us.

We had a lovely lunch here after visting the local standing stones. We were really impressed with the lunch menu. I had breaded prawns to start and the hubby had a haggis black pudding and goats cheese stack. We followed this with an excellent smoked...

It felt like walking into a pub from the past, but in a good way. The food was good and you got what you paid for. There was a good selection of dishes and some great beers from local breweries. I would come here again.

Booked a table for sunday the 24th july what a fantastic meal we had the Chicken and bacon pie was stunning and the Steak pie we also ordered was full of tender beef. The young lady waiting our table was on point from the minute...

We had a lovely stay. Large, cosy rooms were spotlessly clean, and the food was outstanding. All of the staff we met were incredibly friendly and welcoming. But nothing beats the views! We hope we can stay here again.

We were staying nearby and needed to eat dinner for three nights s our dear landlady telephoned our table booking through for us. Always a bit chancy booking for a series of evenings as you don't know if the menu changes or not and even...

We decided to eat in our "local" as our B&B is only 2 miles down the road. First impressions were a friendly welcome, a busy local pub, but a bit tired. The menu looks quite varied, with quite a lot of specials... maybe that should...

Good quality and large portions but could do with being a bit imaginative. Very friendly and charming waitresses who cannot do enough to make us feel welcome. We went there for two days and only went somewhere else because the menu and specials remained unchanged...

Great meal here. Soup was great---a welcome starter on a cold and very wet day when we visited. Meal choice --hearty portions and varied menu. Friendly staff, Great evening---thank you.

Staying at different hotel and evening meal cancelled due to staff shortage, phoned and got table. Service friendly and pub food was good.

Delicious local food, imaginative presentation, and backed up by friendly young staff. An excellent welcome.

Best beef burger I have had in years. Others enjoyed the fish and chips and succulent falafel burger. Staff could not be friendlier or more attentive. We had not planned to stop but we’re so glad we did and would happily return!

Lovely visit, very efficient service. Lovely bowl of crispy fresh chips. Would recommend and come agsin

Stopped for dinner on the way back to Cairnbaan from Oban , food was very tasty staff were very friendly and welcoming definitely recommend the Kilmartin hotel if you’re passing

Always a brilliant meal here. Staff are always great and the atmosphere friendly. We sat outside in the lovely beer garden yesterday and the meals were beautiful. Good sized portions for the kids and proper chicken breast in their nuggets! Always a great selection of...

17 of us visited here for food . Service excellant food excellant and staff super attentive . Leave room for pud they where to die for . Be back again when I come to visit can’t wait Thank you

Sat outside in the sun which was lovely. Food was great and a really good portion size. Only downfall was it cost £5.20 for a pint of Strongbow dark fruits, which is a total rip off, I was very shocked when the bill came and...

Went here with a few friends and was not disappointed. We sat outside where there was ample seating. The staff were friendly and quick with our orders. Food was absolutely delicious too, will definitely be going back on my next holiday!

Arrived without a reservation which did not present a problem, unlike another hotel nearby which did not seem to cater for spontaneous travelling holidaymakers. Great seating area in beer garden, dogs welcomed. Really good fish and chips. Light batter and crisp chips. All served very...

Great food and good friendly atmosphere. We visited 3 times in a week and all meals were good, which we mostly chose off the specials board.

Went for lunch here but was disappointed. The place is tired and generally needs a good clean and a lick of paint. Cleanliness should be top of the list in these Covid days..... but it wasn't.

Lovely old Hotel but sadly let down by shabby decor. Badly in need of an update in bedrooms. Bedding looks new and beds ok. A little attention to detail would make a big difference.

Visited for lunch, really friendly welcome. Great food and really nice to see lots of vegetarian options available. I had steak pie which was beautiful. Portions were enormous - still feeling full at dinner time, could maybe do with slightly smaller portions particularly at lunch...

Popped in without a reservation and we were warmly welcomed and seated promptly for food. Menu was fairly standard pub food and we ordered specials. Good food, good value and VERY good customer service. Only drawback was the interior could do with a spruce up...

Had dinner here recently. Food OK but nothing special. Had ravioli which was swimming in a cheese sauce. Prefer mine much drier. Large portions. Staff really pleasant

Great food with good range of ales. Benches at front have view right down the valley. Good place to stop at end of the day with classy food but no need to have changed first. A bit cramped in pub area post Covid but well...

Had a visit last week with an excellent meal on a very busy evening but that didn't impair the food or the service. I'd go back anytime and take the family. They would love it.

Went here 3 times during our holiday and was never let down. The service and the food are good and a great place to just chill.

Our first visit to this place and we will certainly return. Booked a birthday meal for 7 of us and we basically had the dining room to ourselves. I had the smoked haddock with prawns and it was amazing. Food and service great. Thanks

A hidden Scottish gem! Beautiful setting and views! The room is standard but clean and comfortable! Staff are extremely friendly and helpful! The food is outstanding! The cream of onion soup is highly recommended! The ales are varied and pub is cozy! Lovely beer garden!...

This pub/restaurant does what it says on the tin! It is not flash, not fussy, not frilly, slightly shaBBY, BUT THE WELCOME IS WARM, THE FOOD IS TASTY AND BIG, THE AMBIENCE IS FINE, AND AFTER THREE visits we frlt like locals. good sign was...

Called for refreshments on a touring holiday around Scotland. Staff very pleasant and welcomed us. Good selection of food and drink. Recommended.

Cosy pub ! We went here for a birthday supper! Great beer, Great food, Great Service. Nothing bad to say. Had a good evening.

Just what you need after a day exploring around this area. Good food, a really friendly atmosphere and not too far from our B&B.

This is a pleasant place to eat lunch (not been here in the evening). The atmosphere is ok and the bar staff are reasonably friendly. The food is more than 'ok', but I would not absolutely 'rave' about it. We have eaten here about 6...

This place was everything we wanted from our stay in the area. We had an amazing meal here the food was fantastic. We was staying a few miles away so I was driving and couldn't drink but we are back this November 2019 for a...

Lovely atmosphere and very friendly. A good craic!! Will definitely be back in the future and sample the food which I’ve heard is really good.

This accommodation is a few rooms above a local pub. The room we had was massive with lovely views but riddled with damp and not the cleanest. The shower was OK but the shower tray would not empty, the windows and floors were dirty. We dined in the restaurant which again was run down with broken chairs and cobwebs but the food was OK. Breakfast was a selection of cereals and Juice and you could order a full Scottish breakfast, this was all deep fried. I suppose you get what you pay for and the staff were friendly.

We were in the area to celebrate a wedding and wre recommended to come to the restaurant at this hotel. It is unassuming from the exterior but on entering we found a spacious dining room through the bar area. We wee met by charming waitresses who served us quickly in a most pleasant and professional way. The meal was absolutely delicious (a bit of work needed on the pastry for the chicken and mushroom pie, filling lovely) with a good choice of starters mains and desserts. I would have no hesitation in recommending this restaurant for a meal if X you are in the area.

We visited for a meal as we were staying near by at The Chalet. It was a nice friendly atmosphere we ate in the bar area, food was excellent and well worth the price.

Food here is lovely, quick service, daily special board, wonderful desserts. I had lasagne for main which was lovely. The place is used by locals and has a great atmosphere.

Great food in this hotel. Was busy all night which speaks for itself. You could easily drive by this hotel but its one to seek out if in the area.

We love the food here. Had both the breakfast and dinner. Nicely prepared and served. Bravo. We both enjoyed the chance to relax and savour this fine offering in a delightful village. Place was full of animated tourists and locals too.

Combines the best of a traditional village pub with a tourist friendly hotel. Delicious home cooked food, a great selection of real ales, wines and spirits and great service from welcoming staff- 10/10

Very friendly staff, very friendly locals, great food, great beer. what more could you ask for ? Ant he surrounding área is both beautiful and fascinating. Thouroughly enjoyed my stay.

12 of us stopped here on our motorbikes on Saturday, admittedly it didn't look much from the outside, but we went in. Bar and waitress staff couldn't have been more helpful.

We were recommended to eat here by the owner of our B&B;, the welcome was very friendly and we were shown into the second dining area. There was a large group of people at the other table but we were attended to very quickly. The food was average at best, I had a cheese burger which was quite dry, I did eat it as I was starving, but could have been improved with some relish or mayonaise. My friends were also a bit disappointed with their meals, however, the staff saved the day!

There are many lovely places to each in Kilmartin but this is a really lovely location, service and staff. We ate here a couple of times whilst at Duntrune Cottages, well worth the drive in

V pubu, kde se scházejí místní obyvatelé se dá dobře najíst...hospodské jídlo a přitom velmi dobré fish & chips a černý skotský točený pivo Belhaven black. Paráda.

We really enjoy an evening in The Kilmartin. Richard the owner is the perfect Host, very helpful and efficient, as are all of his family and staff. There is always a lovely atmosphere when we are there at weekends. Would definitely recommend it. Food is good and it's dog friendly which is a bonus for us.

An oasis in a very rural zone. Good choice of the faithful and familiar bar food at average prices. Warm welcome

I needed a hotel for an over night stay and decided on this and I was not disappointed. I had a massive room with separate toilet and shower area the bed could have been more comfortable though. The food was good and there was plenty of it. I would stay again

We booked late , having changed our ferry because of storms.

Hubby and I spent Christmas week in this stunning area of Argyll and frequented the Kilmartin Hotel on numerous occasions, both for an after walk drink and a taster of their food...each time we were greeted so warmly by the lovely staff, who remembered our faces when we returned throughout the week to the bar. Some good ales and stouts on offer that are a big part of our holiday relaxation. Food wise, the venison burgers were to die for....and all served up with a warming smile!! Certainly a stopping point when next we're in the area. All the very best for 2019 Kilmartin Hotel.

We regularly use the road through Kilmartin Glen, and find it almost impossible not to stop for a meal and a pint if the time is right. We've never been disappointed. Plenty to choose from the main menu or specials board. The service is always friendly and helpful, and the cask beer is always in tip-top condition.

I went to Scotland on a family holiday and we stayed a mile away from the Kilmartin Hotel and Restaurant. My partner and I decided to try the food in the restaurant at the beginning of the holiday and we continued to return.

Great food and welcoming staff, large portions and good beer. We had a range of foods but we were too full for dessert.

Lovely food, staff and bar but the entrance into the really needs refurbished, I am local and have alays loved the ambience of this hotel but the entrance really needs attention,

Had a lovely meal in here and really enjoyed it beautifully presented and huge portions good value and friendly staff.

They may have been students but the 4 waiters/ess we had over 2 days were very friendly and efficient. Food, likewise was very superior for a small pub and portions extremely generous.

We had not booked ,buit were found a table in this charming popular watering hole, situated at the top of Kilmartin glen. It was busy, but the waitress was most helpful in attending to us, and we were served promptly. The Cullen Skink ( a fish soup not unlike clam chowder) was recommended by a friend of mine, andI ambound to say that it was up there with the best of them. It was delicious, filling and attractively presented. My wife had two starters, rather than a main course, which caused them no trouble. Thiehotel could benefit from a lick of paint, as it is a bit tired looking. In contrast ,the staff were attentive, hard working, polite, and the food was well presented, hot, and reasonably priced. I will not hesitate to visit here again, if only for the Cullen Skink!

Köstliches Essen und ein typischer Pub mit leckerem Bier. Was braucht man mehr? In den Highlands... NICHTS!

This is the best mealout II have had in a long while. I don’t often give a 10 but lovely meal and good service.

Pour un début de Road Trip Scottish cette première étape était idéale ! Plus qu’une chambre, une suite familiale dans son jus. Accueil familial, vue imprenable, repas copieux ! Bref, pas de fausses notes. A recommander

This hotel is a great place to stay. The director is just a very nice man who try to help you as he can! The room was clean and spacious for a family of 5! The diner was just perfect as was the breakfast!

Wonderful old Scottish bar with great beer and a surprisingly good menu and great food. Service was great , barman was cheery and a good mix of locals and tourists. Outdoor tables if the weather is dry , and indoor with an open fire for cold weather. Brilliant.

Having left another local hotel due to poor service we went to the Kilmartin. The difference was vast. The staff were very polite, helpful and friendly and the person in charge was excellent making sure the service was so good. The menu was varied and quality/presentation were very good. It has a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and I would recommend a visit.