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Nº 1144 in 1506 in Highland

Nº 370 of 466 British in Highland

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Ate here for three consecutive evenings. My husband has Coeliac Disease so needed gluten free food. He said the gluten free fish & chips was so good that he had it 2 evenings running. my favourite meal was 2 starters eaten as one main. Otherwise the other meals were fine but not exceptional. Service was ok. Only 2 places open for evening meals in Lochcarron so choice is limited and the other venue was quite expensive.

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Marion J . 2024-10-05

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Very friendly, courteous staff, delicious food, great location.

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Katrin Neumann . 2024-10-02

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One good point was that The Host was friendly and bar staff fine apart from one who seemed miserable. After a few drinks we had a meal. We were 2 couples, ordered our food, me and my Wife ordered 10 minutes before our friends but my wife’s meal arrived after. a basic pub type meal but not a problem. However I didn’t receive my meal. I questioned this and they said I’d only paid for one meal. so I showed them proof through my bank details as they didn’t give me a receipt. When the food came, a basic Scampi meal, the food was average and the so called chips were like scraps from a chip shop. I was waiting nearly an hour for my meal, while the others with me had obviously finished theirs. To sum up, this place was OK for a drink but if you’re hungry and want food. I’d give it a miss. Poor service.

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Steve . 2024-09-28

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This was a genuine Scottish experience. Yes, it's a little rustic....don't expect 5* plating. The food was fresh and home made. My scampi with homemade tartar sauce was delicious. My husband was feeling a little unwell and was offered homemade tomato soup...my goodness the best I've ever tasted. The views from dining room over the Loch are stunning, however don't miss the banter of the locals in the bar 😆 Real Scottish hospitality from staff and locals.

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Julie G . 2024-09-11

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If you're passing it's well worth a try the food was spot on and plenty of it. Nice friendly staff , I'll be coming back next year

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Jon Stockley . 2024-09-02

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Don't believe the review from 2 weeks ago that says there are no evening meals and that the hotel is not licensed. Rubbish! Food was being served tonight and the hotel has 2 licensed bars. I'd have given more stars but the barman poured all the tonic into my wife's gin which is a big no-no apparently!! 😂

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Declan Cronin . 2024-09-01

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A very warm welcome. No evening meals and not licenced. OK, to bring your own drinks. Modern comfortable rooms with decent shower. A great night's sleep with a full Scottish breakfast.

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Adrian Eaton . 2024-08-30

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We were out for a meal celebration our 30th Wedding Anniversary and decided to choose the Loch Carron Hotel Restaurant. We were not let down the food was very good! My wife had the fish n chips and were excellent, my dish the pulled pork on beef burger with fries was also excellent. I had a dessert the Apple Crumble with cinnamon and topped with ice cream was sublime. Lovely place and staff would recommend a visit.

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saracen67 . 2024-08-27

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We dropped in here unexpectedly as our car had to come in for emergency repairs in the nearby garage. We were made welcome by the landlord and lady, and had a couple of drinks in the bar before dinner service started at 5.30pm. I was struck by how welcoming the atmosphere was there. There were clearly regulars who lived in the village, who were very friendly and mixed freely with the tourists and visitors like us. The staff were jovial and hospitable to everyone. The food was top-notch and there was a decent selection of beers and ales. There was also a stunning view of the loch out of the window. Although we hadn't originally planned on going there we'd love to come back again one day.

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20goto10 . 2024-08-21

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We had a great night at the pub, chatting it up and getting to know the locals! Peace, love and happiness:) The bartender, Lindsay (I apologize if I spelled that wrong) was the best!! Recommended great drinks and played excellent music. This night was a true highlight of our UK trip!!

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Barb K . 2024-08-15

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Benvenuti nel 1972, anno in cui è rimasto questo ristorante, il cibo non era cattivissimo ma la pulizia non abita qui, personale molto gentile, posizione molto bella!

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Mammero Rosso . 2024-07-29

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The attention of the waiter boy with a tattoo and his partner is zero. They only serve local people and rule out tourists... if you have another option, take it. Don't go here and waste your time… more than 20 minutes to order and they told us that the kitchen was already closed… they didn't even take our order as possible!

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J.J . 2024-06-02

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Looks a bit old fashioned but very friendly people and good food for reasonable price.

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Theo Bakker . 2024-06-01

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Brilliant staff and great location. Friendly locals and good beer on tap. Unfortunately the hotel itself is in dire need of renovation, I would not recommend staying here which is a shame as all other aspects of the hotel are brilliant.

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Jamie . 2024-05-30

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Great spot, food and drink were great. The rooms are showing a little age nowadays but when you wake up to that view, it's easy to forget those niggles.

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Seamus Buckley . 2024-05-26

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Just had dinner in the early afternoon: tasty fish and chips. Very friendly people, sports on TV, outside sitting area, car park next to the hotel.

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Heidi Rieder . 2024-05-26

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Friendly people and good food. Very outdated building and not very clean.

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Merijn Loeve . 2024-05-22

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Popular stop for bikers riding Scotland. Bar was good rooms are basic but functional. Owners were responsive to requests and attentive. Breakfast was good.

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Barry Cargill . 2024-05-21

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Friendly staff, and excellent food, beautiful fish and chips!!! Even though an hotel, public are welcomed, and just a couple of mins walk from the Wee campsite where we stayed.

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Gary W . 2024-05-14

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The staff and locals make this place. We got stuck in Lochcarron for the night after having broken down and spent the evening in the bar for dinner and drinks. Dogs galore 😍 we popped in for a hot drink in the morning and the owner was serving. Give them a chance. Having heard their story I wish them all the best with the hotel 🥰

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Zoe Bennett . 2024-05-04

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Stopped in for dinner after a week in the mountains. The fish and chips were really good. They had a roaring fire, the owner was friendly and accommodating!

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Doug Cooper . 2024-01-15

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As it is the only place open in Loch Carron, they have a captive audience. We were completing the North Coast 500 and had little option to stay. The room cost us £130 including breakfast. The bedroom was in dire need of a refurb and modernising. The whole place was tired and unkept. I didn’t like the mould on the tiles in the over bath shower. Having said that the dinner we had was excellent (we had no choice to dine anywhere else, all closed) - we both had slow roasted pork belly with vegetables and mash. It was delicious. The breakfast was also good and hearty.

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leighm154 . 2023-10-10

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Staying at a campsite nearby for the night, we opted to go here for dinner, but have to say we regretted our decision. Upon entry, the place looked tired and dated, hand sanitisers were empty and there was a whiff of chip oil in the air and a vaccuum cleaner propped in the corner. The menu wasn't very appealing, but whilst we should have known better, we'd bought our drinks by then so decided to stay and take our chances. I chose the beef chilli with nachos and rice; asked for a garlic bread accompaniment, but apparently could only have this if I had lasagne - not very accommodating. When it came, it was a very small portion of chilli on a bed of pilau rice and some dry tortilla chips from a packet. My husband had pork schnitzel, but instead of a breaded pork loin/cutlet, it was a breaded pork chop complete with fat and bone, served with frozen chips and a couple of gherkins and pickled onions from a jar. My granddaughter wanted a plain chicken burger, but again, could only have it with either a cajun or katsu sauce, which she didn't like. Also, the toilets were none too clean - cobwebs everywhere, door wedged open and a broken toilet seat. The only nice thing about the place was the view. Three meals and three drinks came to £61, so it wasn't even cheap. All very disappointing and one to avoid.

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badgeress . 2023-08-23

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Estuvimos aquí en agosto de 2023. Se trata del pub del Lochcarron hotel. Buena atención y calidad. Tomamos un fish and chips, una burger de ternera y dos medias pintas por 40 libras

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tripecab . 2023-08-14

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65 quid room came with a bath and was very clean, pub was good would recommend staying here more than anywhaere near by and that’s coming from a local who travels for work. Good value for money

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Joe B . 2023-07-14

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What a fabulous place to stop off, we arrived in our motorhome and from the moment we arrived we were greeted with a huge welcome from staff and locals. They don't mind you staying in their car park as long as you have a drink or food. We had the lot, plenty to drink and the food was amazing, the best I have had in Scotland so far, the service was fantastic, a real Scottish welcome, you have to visit if in the area.

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6michaelak . 2023-06-07

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Just had a really good burger - well cooked with nice salad in the bun + chips & redslaw. The owners are trying hard to improve this place!

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blastertrev . 2023-02-25

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What more needs to be said? This is a good place for a pint but the food is inedible. Avoid it if you can.

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petrapip2020 . 2022-12-27

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We stopped here on our NC500 trip and had the mac&cheese plus the chicken burger. Brilliant pub food with a cosy vibe. The fire was on and the locals were friendly. The music was good too. We had a great night.

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lindsayd839 . 2022-10-18

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We were looking for somewhere to eat on a wet Sunday afternoon, so were glad to see the 2 signs outside this pub saying "Food all day". Now I'm not sure what "All Day" means in Scotland but where I come from it means I should be able to get food at 4pm. Apparently not. The guy behind the bar said there was no food until 6pm. Here's a suggestion...GET NEW SIGNS.

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AstralTraveller64 . 2022-09-25

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Basic, limited menu. Reasonably priced. Spaghetti Bolognese was on specials board and the meal was very hot and tasty. Lively atmosphere. Good beer. Booking recommended.

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Jill R . 2022-08-22

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We were a large group (7 adults) who arrived into town just after 8:30pm and went looking for somewhere to eat. This restaurant had just closed (for food service) however were more than happy to accommodate us. The menu is a bit limited, full of very heavy foods, but holy cow it was all so delicious! Portion sizes were generous and the customer service here was just top-notch!

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1SunLovingCouple . 2022-08-12

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We arrived in pouring rain, pitched our tent (in the nearby campsite) and then crossed our fingers that the hotel was serving food. YES it was! It was a Monday night in the height of summer but everywhere else was closed; thank goodness that The new Lochcarron Hotel owners realise how much a traveller appreciates a warm welcome. Service was friendly and efficient and my fish was so fresh! I also had one of the beers from their local micro brewery. The bar man was helpful and offered a taste to help me decide before buying. Next morning I crossed my fingers again and popped into the hotel to ask if I could buy two cups of filter coffee to take away. YES ...How fantastic was that! We had camped with only a tent so I was so very appreciative that new owner, Niven, was only too happy to provide us with decent cup of coffee to get me started on the next leg of our journey. Big thanks to Niven and team.

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Kirsty E S . 2022-08-09

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Mangels Alternativen waren wir im Lochcarron Hotel Restaurant und wir waren wirklich enttäuscht. Das Haus ist ganz offensichtlich in die Jahre gekommen und auch recht schmuddelig. Das Essen war recht fettig (es roch im Restaurant auch schon nach altem Fett) und lag uns noch Stunden im Magen. Falls man Alternativen in der Nähe findet, sollte man diese ganz bestimmt bevorzugen.

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HW-HG . 2022-07-09

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Staff were extremely busy we explained we were very hurngy and they still toke our order 10 mins before kitchen shut Good was soooo good! Thank you to Owner and staff behind the bar for making us feel welcome and having great conversation Drink selection was brilliant Thank you would come back

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bankieontour . 2022-06-26

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I feel mean giving this restaurant an average score. But I try to be honest. They have only recently taken the place over. It was the only place to eat open in loch carron when we visited and they were extremely busy. It’s pub grub, reasonably priced. Bit of a wait but it was busy. the owners were a delight and so apologetic. I feel they will go from strength to strength and will have higher ratings in the near future. Dog friendly and overall an extremely friendly place. I would return here.

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CJov . 2022-05-05

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Poor food, ordered cassoulet streakey bacon and sausage. The portion size was small, and I struggled to find the sausage and bacon, there were plenty of carrots though!! There were actually 2 very small pieces of sausage, and 4 pieces of bacon that probably consisted...

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Adventure65776421816 . 2022-05-01

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We went on a Sunday evening, a few days ago. The bar was very busy and noisy. The staff were friendly but too busy to be attentive. We had steak and ale pie, locally made, apparently. Steak and ale pies come in various forms in...

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ChrisG97x . 2022-04-29

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Im a local and have been in recently for a meal. The hotel has been taken over by new owners and what a difference! The food is delicious. The place looks and feels cleaner. The family running it are very friendly.

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F4176ZDruthe . 2022-04-25

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We didn't book but were made very welcome. Menu had lots to choose from, we were spoilt for choice. When it came it was lovely, looked good and tasted great. Very attentive and friendly. They've just taken it over and clearly are planning a bit...

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Anne B . 2022-04-01

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Everyone at this restaurant was so friendly and welcoming, the owner and head chef chatted with us. The head chef put together a meal for my fussy daughter, which wasn’t something on the menu. The food was great and plentiful - we will certainly visit...

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aidenn2015 . 2022-02-13

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Really friendly service, good local ales and good standard Scottish pub grub. It is not la carte and not does it want to be. We enjoyed everything from kebabs, burgers, scampi and steak pie. This place is as I remember it from being a teenager...

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GordonK259 . 2021-09-29

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We were a bit hesitant about going in if I’m honest as looked a bit weary but such a warm welcome and everything we ate was great !! . Good portions and the staff work really hard .. couldn’t fault it .

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jolX1169UF . 2021-09-27

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Staff made you very welcome. The food was great and well priced. And a wee bonus was they have a pub dog hamish 🐶

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marasP6013HZ . 2021-08-13

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Four of us went to the Applecross Hotel for a meal out at the end of a camping and hillwalking trip to Lochcarron. I chose scallops and black pudding to start with. The black pudding was delicious, but the scallops should have been caramelised to...

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Nestorius54 . 2021-05-21

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I had the venison steak, my wife had the lamb shank. Both were fantastic. We heard several other people discussing their meals. We never heard anything but good comments. I also had the best Guinness I have tasted outside of Ireland. All in all I...

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Thomas B . 2020-09-25

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Ensure you book as it gets busy. The food is well cooked and hot, good sized portions. The specials board is especially good.

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alanaway2016 . 2020-09-24

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As a Coeliac I have problems with food. At the Lochcarron Hotel I never worry, excellent food, well prepared from fresh local ingredients - what more could you ask for.

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M5102YUtimh . 2020-09-20

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A restaurant offering a wide selection of dishes. Not top of the range but well cooked food and the portions are good.

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Sam R . 2020-09-19

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We ate here in early September whilst staying in the car park in our motor home. What a lovely setting made all the better by the food and service in the hotel. Without exception everyone made us feel really welcome and the food was awesome....

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dazza523 . 2020-09-17

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We all had the scallops and black pudding to start and the venison lasagne for main course. Both dishes were really nice but I would have liked some bread with the starter and a salad with the main course. The funniest thing was the behaviour...

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sandyj702 . 2020-09-07

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We got a table despite not having booked. The waitress was very friendly and chatty. We were disappointed that there were no langoustines available but we’re told there would be the following day. The food came incredibly quickly - too quickly to have been cooked to order. The home cooked chips were frozen French fries. We had scampi and chips x2 and burger x2 and a sharing order of calamari. The food was fine - can’t really go wrong with what we ordered - but we just felt for what it was it was over priced. Felt cheap and cheerful but certainly wasn’t cheap. The waitress wore a mask and there was had sanitiser but no record taken of us for track and trace. Not sure the table spacing would comply either.

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Tallul . 2020-08-22

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Decent food, but severely let down by the serving staff and atmosphere. The tables are not adequately spaced per current COVID regulations. Our waitress swore occasionally and shared vulgar stories with the regulars, and set a poor example that the men at the tables around us then followed - it felt like the wrong place to bring my young family.An older man who had been drinking approached us and inquired continually about my younger daughter (who recently finished cancer treatment and whom we were celebrating with by taking this holiday). He said that he disapproved of us not giving her dessert. He then insisted on buying her some strawberries from the restaurant. The staff sold him said strawberries and he brought them over and gave them to her, and the staff neglected to check what was going on.

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TheJugglingSteve . 2020-08-20

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We ate in the bar area bc we had our dog with us, and it was just fab. The calamari starter was tender and delicious, the langoustines were plentiful and also delish. Staff very friendly and relaxed. Strongly recommend.

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deborahsA6907UN . 2020-08-07

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We came for drinks and were planning on food. My boyfriend went to the bar and got served drinks. Half an hour later I went to the bar to the same member of staff (pink/purple hair) to be told it was table service only and he would come over. I sat down and watched all of the, presumably, locals get served at the bar. 20 minutes later, he still hadn't served us, so my boyfriend got up to ask to be served. We then asked to see the menu and were asked to sign a track and trace form (no idea why we weren't when we were having drinks inside) we were handed over a SCRUFFY notebook and pen to put our details on (great way to spread germs...) the table next to us got food and the lady asked for a starter as a main, with chips on the plate The same waiter brought out her dish without chips so she said she asked for chips and he said 'I've only got 2 hands' and then when they asked for saice he actually threw the sachets on their table. We decided not to eat there. It was extremely overpriced too. £12.50 for mac n cheese!! We asked twice to pay for our drinks and he eventually came. The older member of staff (maybe the owner?) was just wondering around talking and had a pint at one point. I understand the pink/purple haired waiter was very busy by himself but if you cannot hold your temper and have such a bad attitude then customer service is not for you!

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K_G_1192 . 2020-08-03

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I just went there with a group of friends (7 adults) and there was no space inside due to corvid regulation eventhiugh we phoned ahead to check if there is space and upon arriving 15 minutes later they declined. We decided to sit outside and continued to get poor service with rude, short answers (pink haired waiter with an attitude) . It was clear that they were not pleased with us there (we did look like a group of campers but were friendly and quiet).Furthermore, they insisted upon us sitting at seperate tables eventhough we were one house hold and we waited a very long time to get our take-away food. This food was tasteless and not worth the money they wanted from it (11 pounds for a little mac and cheese and 2 pieced of bread). At least it would have been decent to reduce the pricing to take-away prices. All in all we all understand this corvid-ridden times are hard for everyone but we felt disregarded and badly treaten. It was clear they knew that their food was our only chance for a warm meal so they could treat us as badly as they want.

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Naililnailil . 2020-07-30

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Great atmosphere amazing views and good food, what more can one ask for. Pet friendly bar. Great stopping off point on the NC 500

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Peter W . 2019-10-16

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We ate one evening whilst staying in the area despite not having booked. It was a busy restaurant and we enjoyed our meal.

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CJSNetwork . 2019-09-22

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Understandably popular. Family run, providing a very efficient service, for a quite a large number of people, while providing a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The food was very good. Good views across the loch. We ate here twice during our short stay in the area and both times it was very good.

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Kelvin W . 2019-09-08

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We'd failed to get a table at the Bistro but were very agreeably surprised by the restaurant of the Lochcarron hotel. Certainly a cut above standard hotel fare. We had Cullen Skink as the main course - very good with a selection of fish in addition to the customary smoked haddock - and a delicious raspberry crannachan to follow. Beer was local. Service was exceptionally prompt and friendly. If the weather had been better there would have been a lovely view over the lake. All in all we were more than satisfied.

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Jane A . 2019-08-29

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Visited this evening for dinner and was not disappointed. Ignore the fact that the hotel appears a little aged on the outside. It appears to be a small family owned and run hotel. We received a friendly welcome and were quickly shown to the table we had booked. The food is better than the premises may suggest. Scallop n blackpudding starter dressed in garlic starter, mains chosen from the "specials" board- lamb shank and hunters chicken both served with clapshot, so so tasty. We just had to try dessert and we weren't disappointed as both the sticky toffee pudding and apple n blueberry crumble were delicious. If you are in the area I would highly recommend that you give this restaurant a visit.

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108Jean . 2019-08-29

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Stayed there many times, it is a good value hotel and restaurant, it needs some investment to make it even better, particularly the rooms need upgraded.

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theprisioner . 2019-08-19

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Very chill pub environment. Lovely family led business. Food was timely and great tasting. Very friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere.

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RobertS6099 . 2019-08-17

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We were staying locally as we travelled from Skye to Inverness. It was the closest place to eat so we walked there rather than driving.The food was a real disappointment. My daughter had macaroni cheese which is her favourite. She was clearly not enjoying it and when I tasted it, I understood why. I could see it had cheese on it but there wasn’t a hint of a cheese taste. Incredibly bland.The staff were very friendly and helpful but were clearly overworked. We felt that laying the breakfast tables as we sat eating dinner was not the most professional way to run a restaurant.Given the wonderful food we had eaten all across Scotland, we could see this was well below par.

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ChelseaSimon . 2019-08-12

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Food is decent but not exciting. The waitresses on the other hand are very friendly. Good place to eat for reasonable prices.

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mmisli . 2019-08-11

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There isn't much choice in Lochcarron so we ended up in the hotel. We were promptly seated in the bar area but given the whole menu and the full black board to choose from. Service was prompt and our meal as expected whilst reasonable value for money

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316dannyb . 2019-08-10

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Had a family dinner and it was lovely. We had 2 kids pizza, lamb burger and prawn curry. Couldn't fault it. Curry is very tasty and the home made chips are fab. The waitress was very welcoming. We'll be back next visit.

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Mooley03 . 2019-08-08

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Had a meal but food was not great stayed in loch carron for 2 nights but did not return to this restaurant bit delapidated .

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willie43 . 2019-07-30

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Piacevole atmosfera un po' vintage, con vista mare ( … che sicuramente sara' piu' godibile col sole, - alle 8 di una sera cupa, grigia e umida non lo e' particolarmente ) . Cucina un tantino piu' curata e raffinata del solito cibo da pub; buone le specialita' locali ( cosi mi dicono; per me niente haggis e simili, grazie ) eccellente piattone di cozze innaffiato da corposa birra scura locale. Prezzi modici, servizio celere.

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CVZ66 . 2019-07-18

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We ate here every night during our 4 night stay. Good choice of food. Friendly welcome and excellent service.

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Lybaru . 2019-07-03

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We visited the LochCarron Hotel almost nightly as we were on holiday at a nearby cottage for the week.We ate there a lot and we tried many different meals during that week.I can't praise the standard of food enough.It was always delicious,fresh & we never had to wait long for our food even though at times they were quite busy.Some our our favourites were the haggis,the steak & ale pie & the crab cakes but whatever we ordered was always amazing.The staff were always friendly & most welcoming. A big thank you to Nigel,Diane & Vicky for their great hospitality.Also a big thank you to Lucas & Gavin for your great bar service & to all the wonderful locals who frequent the LochCarron,you all made this a holiday we will certainly remember!!Will look forward to going on holiday there again & make the LochCarron our first port of call.If u are in the area or on holiday anywhere near please pay a visit as you won't be disappointed.!

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Tracey H . 2019-06-24

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Very friendly service. A huge menu with masses of choice! A big specials board too which we chose from. My husband really enjoyed the scallops with black pudding.

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H C . 2019-06-15

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This hotel may not be the most beautiful from the outside but don't go judging a book by its cover! The host, a very friendly guy couldn't have been more helpful and the chef (incognito at the time) was very helpful about the menu!

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jonessharon . 2019-06-15

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The restaurant overlooks the loch which adds to the dining experience. The food was tasty and we enjoyed two meals in this hotel. Our wait staff were attentive but not overly helpful. Would recommend.

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Glendajm . 2019-06-13

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King prawns tried to pass off as langoustines! Order the langoustine but was told they had none in shell, only some that had been deshelled, ok fine but when they arrived they were prawns , if I am not right langoustines are from the lobster family ! Please do not treat your customers as idiots. When question I was not charged , fair play , but just be honest in the first place. I was so looking forward to some local seafood.

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ratbagcjp . 2019-06-12

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Awful place, the owner is a horrendous racist. He told me that the UK is ruined due to foreigners (he wrong disagree) he was fine with me until I told him I’m from India descent, then he said I was “one of them” and I left, then told my friends how foreigners had ruined the UK. Do not go there, absolutely terrible, I wish I had never spent money here.

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Jonsnoooow . 2019-06-11

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Our party of four stayed for one night whilst driving the North Coast 500. The bar and restaurant are comfortable if a little tired and dated. However this does not reflect the standard of food served in the restaurant. The food was excellent and the staff were attentive. I would highly recommend that you eat at this establishment.

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Alan W . 2019-06-04

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We were recommended to dine at Lochcarren Hotel, we had a great choice from the menu, i was able to chose a vegetarian gluten free option which was the best i have ever eaten and would like to thank the chef!! your great chef!!! the waiting staff where very helpful and patient. You can chose from the whiskey selection and a well stocked bar. clean and tidy.

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DebraG_12 . 2019-05-28

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We paid several visits whilst working in Lochcarron for a few days. A treat to find a good selection of well cared for real ale (often hard to find in Scotland) with a friendly team of staff who made everyone welcome for both food and drink.Venison Lasagna was packed with meat and really tasty, Local "squatties" were delicious. Locals very friendly, can thoroughly recommend it as a good place to eat and drink.

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bhfcottages . 2019-05-25

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We walked over to the hotel from our B & B for dinner and were very pleased that we did. The staff was very accommodating and the meals were delicious! 3 of the 4 of our group are not haggis fans, we tried the haggis there and it was delicious! The chef was certain we would like it and he was correct! They had a number of specials on the blackboard and we tried several of them. We were NOT disappointed with our meals!

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NRMEdgmont . 2019-05-17

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Stopped off for a night in Lochcarron along our NC500 trip and had dinner at the Lochcarron Hotel. Our food was lovely and the price was reasonable. It’s a family run hotel and the homemade desserts are made by the family, we had the triple chocolate brownie and it was lovely! This is not a 5 star hotel but for the price you pay and the friendly service it exceeded our expectations.

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EmmaB5005 . 2019-05-10

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Went here for a drink and enjoyed the atmosphere and the friendly staff in the bar. The chalked up seafood menu looked appetising so went back the following for a meal. Big mistake ! The food was pretty poor and overpriced.

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. 2019-05-08

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Der Koch ist auch gleichzeitig der Besitzer und begrüsst wenn es ruhig ist jeden Gast selbst. Das Essen ist bodenständige, moderne schottische Küche mit regionalen Zutaten. Hightlights waren das Highland Lamb mit Mintsauce und der Rhubarb Crumble mit Custard. Wie bei Oma

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. 2019-04-27

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Uhrzeit und Ort passten, also haben wir entschieden hier für ein Abendessen zu halten.

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. 2019-04-27

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Stopped in the village for three nights and ate there each night.

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. 2019-04-24

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We were doing the NC500 and decided that a quick breakfast would be good. We stopped here and the breakfast was..... after 60 seconds of mouth to mouth I managed to bring the bacon back to life! But the archeological society wasn’t prepared to take back their black pudding (advertised as haggis). The fried egg tried to hatch when eaten but the wafer thin toast was perfectly cooked!

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. 2019-03-22

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been here a few times. have to say it's gone down hill a bit. the place needs updating.

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. 2019-02-25

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By Loch Tummel and Loch Rannoch and Lochaber I go....

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. 2019-01-07

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A friendly bar ! But the food was well below average , only place open so had to use it a few times. Such a shame because it is in a great location . Great for a drink keep away from the food!!!!

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Sandra D . 2018-10-26

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Absolutely discussing food, potions well I had 10 chips and 23 peas fish was minuet had to go out for some snacks

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John D . 2018-10-24

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We popped in here on a Sunday night after realizing that nothing else in town was open. We loved the view across the Loch and the service was friendly and appropriately attentive. We thought the food was good but that the price was a bit steep for a "non gourmet" experience. Having said that, I would certainly go back for a meal as I enjoyed the experience overall.

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bcball . 2018-09-25

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We eat here tonight and although the food was ok the poor waitress was rushed off her feet. Very slow service. The whole place needs an upgrade, very 1970's shabby but sadly not chic. The prices are quite high too. Desert at nearly £8 for Apple crumble was way over the top. It is apparently made to order (when I make Apple crumble it takes about half an hour in the oven!) This was definitely microwaved as the bowl was very hot but the crumble cold in the middle. Such a shame it could be a good mine if run better.

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Susanshaw900 . 2018-09-19

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Having read all the negative reviews regarding this place, we were reluctant to eat there but as it is now the only establishment in the village with the Bistro shutting for the season, there was no other alternative if we wanted to eat out locally in an evening. The place itself could not only do with a complete refurbishment but also a good clean. The beer, my husband informed me, was delicious so some good points. As regards to the food, we both ordered fish and chips which were served to us within 5 minutes (which even a chip shop could not do), therefore confirming a microwave was in use in the kitchen. The lady who served us was very pleasant but it did get somewhat busy and I presume it was the landlord and landlady who came to assist her, both of which looked like they had just come in from digging the garden. A bit of a clean uniform or dress code for the staff would have been reassuring but they did not seem bothered even though the landlord continually rolled himself a cigarette inbetween serving. The glass of wine I ordered came in a little bottle and was supposed to be Chardonnay but not a good tasting one. The second one was served to me in a glass with bright red lipstick round the rim, which the landlord did apologize and provided me with a new one. There were linen napkins on the tables in the dining area which were coloured green, but they actually did smell of a rather unpleasant washing detergent, which meant you could not use them for the purpose they were for. The fish was not too bad and the chips were pleasant enough, we have had worse, but the mushy peas were nothing but liquid. We did not stay for any deserts and did not go back during our stay in Loch Carron, but as the pub and restaurant were extremely busy (due to the fact that it was the only place in the immediate area) I suspect the management do not see a need to spend any money on it, but if they did, it would make the diner's experience a lot more pleasant and pride themselves on good reviews. All in all not as bad as we had thought but not that good anyway.

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brymar21 . 2018-09-19

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Staying at the wee campsite and popped down the track to the hotel with our big pup for supper. He emptied the doggy toybox as we had a lovely supper. Busy restaurant and friendly bar. The local blinde ale was very good too. Would happily go back. Varied menu

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Pat S . 2018-09-18

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We went to the hotel for food & a drink & it was very poor microwaved food. This place could be a goldmine if the food was better and the bar was tidied up a bit. Definitely would not recommend it to anyone

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JMD215 . 2018-09-18

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The hotel is on the road running along the lochside and the dining room and bar meals area have stunning views over the loch and the mountains. The service is quite quick and the food generally tasty and well-cooked. However, the whole place has a rather run down air about it and we could have done without several children and 2 dogs running around whilst we were eating. Prices are quite high.

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evallonia . 2018-09-09

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manger le soir de notre arrivee cher pour ce qu on a mange mais bon quand meme accueil moyen belle vue

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renechampavert . 2018-09-04

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We shared a Brie , ham and apple roll. It was very good and would have been to much for one of us. The salad it came with and chips were greasy. The ham was local and service good and friendly

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Anita C . 2018-09-04

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I have family in Lochcarron and have been here many time with over the years. Sadly, many places including the Lochcarron hotel are completely ripping people off because of the north coast 500. The prices in the hotel are unbelievable and the quality is sub standard. We went in for a morning coffee on the Sunday and it was pretty poor. There Was also some staff member hoovering around the tables whilst we were sat there. We also had an evening meal here and it cost £32 for two diet cokes and two main courses which weren’t big enough to feed a mouse. My partner had fish and chips and I wish I had taken a photo as it cost fifteen pounds for a tiny fish, literally five chips and a tiny paper pot containing one teaspoon of mushy peas. My steak pie had about five chunks of meat with some shop bought frozen puff pastry dumped on the top and some vegetables which were definitely from a bag of frozen ones. The food arrived to our table within 5 minutes of ordering so it was clearly microwaved. Also a dog running riot around the restaurant. We ended up having to go and buy some snacks afterwards as we were still hungry and we are two people who don’t really eat that much. It’s a shame as the hotel used to be good and it’s just pathetic now. I couldn’t believe the prices they are charging. The bistro down the road is really excellent and you are much better down there. Delicious food and you get a decent plateful. The Applecross Inn is also amazing if you have time to venture in that direction.

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Rachel H . 2018-08-26

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Una buona soluzione a Lochcarron.

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thecorpsebride . 2018-08-24

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