Muneroy in Argyll & Bute

Worth the trip to Southend alone. Quirky traditional tearoom serving honest homemade food. Excellent soups and super filled sandwiches with glorious cakes and desserts. See picture, and this was a half portion! Super value for money and friendly service. Currently closed on Mondays and Tuesdays for the winter

As other reviewers have already said, this is one place that you should not pass by. First of all as you enter the place, it has the appearance of a small village store. But wait, there is more. Turn to your right and enter the tea room itself, sit yourself down, and get ready for a massive foodie treat. (I have to say at this point, when my friends and I went, the lady taking orders was on her own, and very apologetic that things might take a little longer). But, everything was done in good time, the coffees and teas arrived first, followed by three huge portions of macaroni cheese, with chips of course. We even got an extra portion of chips as the lady wanted to make amends for the very slight delay. (In her own words, she was flying solo that day). Well, we stuffed down the main courses, and then we were told about the huge cake selection. (We had already seen the size of the meringues, being eaten by a nearby group of people, and decided that as they were the size of a football, we would plump for something less filling). Well, the slices of cake arrived, and these were the size of aircraft wheel chocks. Absolutely massive, but not only massive, but very tasty indeed. Again, when we came to pay, the lady was apologetic about the time it took to get our food, but to be honest, it wasn't long at all. Top marks to her for doing so well. If you are ever in the area, visiting the nearby St Columba's footprint, or nearby chapel grounds, you must, must MUST visit this place. The service we received from the lady who was rushed off her feet was impeccable. Will we be back, too right we will. By the way, make sure your tums are ready for a great feast when you go in. Oh, and when we went, it was CASH only, which was fine by me as I think that is still the best way. (And it wasn't me who paid the bill anyway).

If I could give Muneroy more than five stars, I would. If you're in Southend, don't pass this by. If you're not in Southend, get in the car and go there now. You'll marvel at the huge selection of cakes, then take a minute (or several) to decide on which one to order. No worries, however - they're all delicious!

Visited the Muneroy on a wet, miserable and windy day while up in Kintyre on holiday. Very welcoming, reserved a table for us as we brought our dog along. Quite old fashioned in their approach, and all the better for it! It's like sitting in your gran's parlour! Loved it! Cake and scone were very good indeed as were the coffee and hot chocolate. Nice place for a coffee break on a really miserable day.

Our annual visit to Kintyre wouldn't be the same without tea and cake at Muneroy. This is 5 star plus plus!! Forget Betty's or the Ritz, Muneroy is the best, ever. Can't wait to come back again next year.

Great little eatery, nice food,delicious cakes.Very friendly staff(service with a smile) Lots of old nick nacks and ornaments, to jog some memories for young and old. My partner and i,were made very welcome by Frances,cheers for the night cap,soup and scones,all on the house.Highly recommended for a visit.Cheers from Paddy and Mordina.

This place was awesome, I was on holiday in Scotland with my daughter and son in law and they took me there. We had tea and the biggest slice of cake I have ever seen. Well worth a visit

A really excellent place to eat with a classic aesthetic and a cosy feeling throughout. Food is scrumptious and goes down quickly and of course the cakes are great. My one nitpick is the need to move to direct debit and card machines as they only do cash which can be annoying and tricky for those who don’t carry cash.

Amazing Cake 🎂 Came back for a second visit with another set of family members for tea & cake, because cakes were so good. Amazing tea room Waitress are amazing looking after you Chef doing the cake is incredible😁 Such a wonderful place 120mile round trip for cake is well worth it 😁 Thank You

The homemade cakes here are amazing. The choice is vast as is the portion sizes! Highly recommend the meringues. A lovely bay with sandy beach just down the road to walk the calories off. You can see Ireland just over the water. A great area and eating establishment to visit and not far from beautiful Machrihanish.

Staying in Campbell town and went for lunch as it was recommended for its yummy cakes…it did not disappoint! Had soup and a sandwich which was lovely. We then choose from the amazing list of cake and tray bake options. Was very difficult but the lovely waitresses helped us decide. The slices of cake were huge and delicious! The service was brilliant all staff were really friendly and efficient. Thanks for a lovely lunch!

The staff attention to detail was simply incredible as the cake list was the staff. The cake came out & was packed with flavour. I definitely suggest Muneroy Stores & Tea Rooms & recommend you take cash.

We were recommended this tea room by our hotel owners and WOW.. as a couple of one vegetarian and one gluten free its not easy but it is at the Muneroy..the owners and staff are so welcoming the soups are delicious and the cakes !! Absolutely devine and such a choice.. the meringues are enormous so be warned .. make sure you go hungry.. we enjoyed it so much we had to go back for a second visit and this time I had a gluten free jam and cream Victoria sponge, which was so light and fluffy.. I can't recommend this tea room enough.. next visit to Kintyre this place will be one of the first places we stop.. can't wait to go back..

Return visit to Muneroy. Each time has been lovely. The first time we stumbled across the cafe whilst on a cycling tour and ordered a sandwich followed by a cake - we were suprised to learn of the choice of cakes on offer and delighted when our choices arrived, generous in proportion and full of flavour. In subsequent visits have enjoyed more cakes, exceptionally friendly & helpful service, purchased bits from the store' and chatted about Frances' wonderful Instagram posts Recommend combining a visit with a walk around Dunaverty Bay, visiting the Rock and perhaps walking along the coast to visit the Keil caves & St Columba's steps and then the beach beyond. You may well spot Seals and if you're lucky an Otter.

Staff are lovely and friendly and the home baking here is fantastic with an amazing collection of speciality cakes and scones. We loved everything! Be carefull of google openinghours , check to avoid disappointement.

Been 3 times now and each time has been as great as the last, each time ordering something different from the menu as the food is delish! Not to mention the homemade baking , if you can remember all the cakes ! Will be back...

No surprise this is the best place for food in Kintyre. Only has a coffee and a delicious butterscotch cake but wow! Friendly service from all and a great atmosphere with roaring log fire. Not cheap but worth it.

Exceptionally friendly owners and efficient waitresses. How the latter remembered the long, very long, list of desserts at dinner is a wonder to behold (and probably worth just visiting for the experience!) and a suitable warm up act for the brilliant desserts themselves. Had the...

Nice drive down from Campbelltown arrived to warm welcome very friendly staff who enjoyed telling us about the Muneroy Cafe. We had afternoon tea & cakes scones & meringues fantastic sponge cake slightly dry for my taste (more for sharing due to size). The character...

Birthday family meal between the family we will have driven over 1000 miles just to come back.. and we will do it again.. no where in the uk to compete.

We visited Muneroy Tearoom in Southend after an 11 mile cycle with our dog. The owners went out of their way to welcome and accommodate us in their small Dog Lounge separate to the tearoom. We had tea for two with the largest slices of...

Lovely visit to the tearoom. Last year when we visited for the first time it was takeaway only due to pandemic restrictions so great to see the tearoom fully open and fairly busy. We weren’t sure if we could take our dog in but they...

Absolutely gorgeous place, cakes were so delicious and all the staff super friendly and helpful! Do not drive past this place, pop in, you won’t regret it👍😋

Been going here for years and never disappoints. I have never had a meringue up until now. I cannot describe how delicious it was. It was massive and had to eat it in stages. It was the best meringue I have ever tasted in my...

I have been following Muneroys on fb ever since I found out about it and it was a must do when we visited Kintyre at the beginning of the month. It hadn't occurred to me to book table in advance for lunch but I would...

Lovely cuppa and best scone I’ve ever had. Served with butter, jam and whipped cream - delicious. They squeezed us in with 10 minutes to closing time as they do not do takeaway. It was worth it. A homely setting which takes you back to...

Recommended by many people we met on our holiday so we had to try. Good selection of cakes Friendly staff. Cakes amazing and a great cuppa!

As on previous visits we had a great time at Muneroy this afternoon with fabulous staff and fantastic cakes 🍰 with our coffee and tea 🫖

The landlord at the Guest House in Campeltown recommended this café. The entrance is through a small convenience store, but what a pleasant surprise it was it enter the café with its' lovely welcoming fire . The room is full of all sorts of quirky...

This is written by someone who is definitely not a cake lover but if I were, I don't think I would leave! It isn't a place to come and offer 'gourmet' reviews afterwards, it's a delightful, warm and very friendly run business. It would be...

I visited Muneroy today with my family (party of 8) . Despite being very busy the staff and owner were so welcoming. The owner took the time to chat with us and make us feel welcome and at home, she really cared that we had...

This tearoom is tagged onto the local general store and on a Wednesday afternoon we visited it was busy despite its fairly remote location at Southend. We had visited Davaar Island near Campbeltown earlier and then drove the coastal road to the village for lunch...

We drove a fair distance just to try out the highly recommended cakes and we were not disappointed. Absolutely huge (but nice and light) slice of various sponge cakes were ordered and then demolished by the family. Need to open up another place in Edinburgh!

When in south Kintyre, the Muneroy Cafe is a “must do” but, be warned, make sure you take plenty of cash with you because their cake selection is outstanding and that’s even before you have laid eyes on what you ordered. I take my hat...

This place has a great reputation for its cakes and this is why we went. We were not disappointed. Huge portions and great value for money. Loved it and we shall definitely be back.

The best home baking you will ever ever eat. We have family in Campbeltown and have been visiting Frances and her lovely husband and staff for many a year and it’s simply stunning. You simply must visit here, the cakes are to die for. Frances...

Everything is good and traditional here for all the family and always a great welcome. Wonderful cakes & sponges with imaginative fillings plus simple cooking that hits the spot after golf or a walk along the beach. Always book in advance to avoid dissapointment.

We had lovely homemade scones. They were so friendly and helpful. If in Campbeltown make a detour and visit here.

Best cakes we have ever had! Brilliant customer service too, really friendly service! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Go you won’t regret it, well worth stopping for !! Fabulous food and amazing service. The Crunchie Gateau was phenomenal

What an amazing find this little shop was. The lady who has this shop is so friendly and generous, and added to the amazing experience of cake buying :-) Never tasted or seen such magnificent cakes. The meringues were enormous and perfect, slightly chewy in...

Took a drive to Muneroy tearoom after a walk up Ben Ghuilean. Take away only just now, but that was fine as it was a gorgeous sunny day. Had a chat with the lovely lady & gentleman, and left with this amazing raspberry & watermelon...

Have you ever had a dry piece of cake, one you regretted getting? Well, you will not get it here. The two cakes we tried were stunning, chocolate and butterscotch. They were boxed for us as a takeaway and we enjoyed them a couple of...

Quite simply some of the best cakes we’ve ever tasted. Amazingly lovely couple running the shop and they couldn’t have been more accommodating. The tea room was closed due to COVID so the cake was takeaway but that didn’t really matter, it still soon disappeared...!...

We had decided on an early start to try to catch a view of Ireland and the Mull of Kintyre lighthouse before the predicted rain that was forecast. On our way back my wife suggested that we stop here for the tea rooms. The tea...

We were recently on our annual holiday trip to Southend & as always popped in for a few cakes/scones from Muneroys. This time was different because of covid19 as we couldn't sit in to enjoy the delicious cakes/ scones & great service, but never the...

We visited today and never had such a cake experience.. Service friendly and funny. Cakes to die for... Not to be missed.

Rang ahead Sunday to book a table, but was advised they currently cannot take bookings as they were not opening the tea room for seated customers at this time. However, they are still able to offer cakes to take away. Had the butterscotch sponge which we took and ate when we got up to the Mull. What a treat, awesome view with an awesome cake! Thank you, Hope to go back another time when we can go in as normal.

I’d read the reviews for this place ahead of my trip to the Mull of Kintyre so thought I’d pop in if I got a chance. Unfortunately they were closed but were still doing takeaways teas and cakes so I got a half a toffee meringue (I felt I’d totally earned it after the walk to the lighthouse and back) and just like the other reviews say, it was amazing! Delicious, light and fluffy.Also worth a mention, the people serving were so lovely, very friendly and smiley even behind a mask - I wish I’d had more days there to try more of their cakes and friendly service

We visited Muneroy numerous times during our weeks stay nearby for cakeaway. The options change daily and we were lucky enough to sample cake, cheesecake, brownies and scones. The owners were really friendly and everything was very well managed in these socially distanced times. Highly recommended.

We phoned ahead to ask if there was a GF option and Frances assured us she would make sure there was a good choice when we arrived. She certainly didn’t disappoint. Exceptional service and fantastic cakes!!

Really nice coffee. But the CAKES! To die for. They were so welcoming, even when busy. Really quirky decor, too

While in Scotland recently, every time we mentioned that we'd stayed at Southend, the first question we were asked is "Did you go to Muneroy?" There's a reason this place is the stuff of legend. You absolutely can not be in Kintyre without eating here! Come for the amazing cakes and baked goods, but do have a meal as well. The food is homey and wonderful. Francis is an absolute genius baker. We had lunch here three days in row and could have happily been back for more. Looking forward to our return!

Another local place that I have not been to in a long time and boy, have I been missing out! Really big portions and whoever the Baker is, they should win British Bakeoff! I do all my own baking so can be rather picky but this was amazing. The whole table was gobsmacked when my half meringue arrived! We watched another table who ordered cream sponge and it was fun to see there reaction as well to the portions. It is a true quintessential tearoom complete with a teapot collection and 'word' plaques to read on the walls. A must see but book ahead!

Great friendly service. Glad I only had half a meringue as it was huge. The lady who makes all the cakes is a passionate baker.

Stopped for coffee and was faced with the biggest meringue I've ever seen. Was surprised when waitress offered a half size but as can be seen in the photograph it was enormous. Tasted great as well with lots of toffee sauce.

AMAZING.... Visited Saturday 28th September and what a brilliant tearoom. Cakes were fantastic, staff were fantastic. Special thanks to Francis even though we had to cash and trusted us to come back. Also to young Jade and young girls who rhymed off the huge list of cakes by memory. Greatly enjoyable and delicious experience.

This little tea room has a massive heart. Beautiful food - the haddock fish cakes were crispy on the outside but beautifully soft and yummy once you’ve cut through the covering. With a beautiful side salad and freshly made chips. The cakes are all home made. Massive portions and wonderful diverse choice. I don’t know how they do it! If you are in the area you will mostly have to book to get a table. It’s busy but worth it.

Fantastic game of golf at Dunaverty then what a find, fabulous meal with warm welcoming staff, the most amazing cakes ever, cant wait to come back, thankyou!!!

After a 7 year gap, we were back on the Mull of Kintyre and drawn to Muneroy for cakes and food again! Nothing has changed and that is exactly how it should be. Frances' food and cakes are still second to none and the friendly, efficient staff and homely surroundings make this a must visit place if you are in the area. It was so good, we came back 2 days running :)

fantastic cakes. although the scone was a bit light n fluffy for me. lovely staff. very helpful. my only quibble woukd be the lack of choices of coffee. only filter.

Stopped here for a quick coffee but ended up eating wonderful cakes. When they say the meringues are large they really mean it - picture something the size of a baby's head!!!

Outstanding cake, breakfast and service in cosy tearoom in stunning Southend. Owners so lovely and accommodating. I’d happily do the 700 mile drive anytime to experience the most heavenly cake I’ve ever had! Can’t wait to return

A wee gem of a place which we stumbled upon after a gruelling walk down and up to the Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse! Soup was delicious and the cheesecake to die for. Very generous portions and well worth a visit.

Although we are locals and visit Muneroy on a regular basis, I feel the need to write a review today after visiting with family who have a dog! There was a rather discourteous review on here a couple of weeks ago which has now obviously been removed. This was written by an irate dog owner who wasn’t allowed to take his dog inside.

Very friendly and accommodating staff with a warm welcome.

As a regular visitor to Southend, I do my best to make a Muneroy visit part of my trip. Frances does the best Macaroni Cheese ever - I have tried and failed repeatedly to get mine so creamy - and the option of chilli cheese sauce sells it to me even more! The only downside is that while I await my chilli cheese delight, I see delicious cakes being brought to other tables. Although I lust after them, I never have room. One day, I will go for just coffee and cake!

We were turned away by a very abrupt man in the shop adjacent to the tea shop as it was fully booked (as indicated by a chalk board once we got inside). We were really really disappointed & asked nicely if we might take some cakes away. Again we were met with a rude & unhelpful response - NO - because apparently ‘the 2 businesses are separate so takeaway is not permitted’. We didn’t understand the answer and left feeling hungry, and disappointed not not only at the lack of cake but also the unkind & brusque attitude of this local business owner.

Absolutely fabulous food, value amazing, service excellent so worth a visit again and again. Frances homebaking cannot be beaten, need to see to be believed wide range and massive portion size🍰🏆😍🤩 A must visit well done Frances and Iain thanks again

At last I have samples the delights of this tearoom and wasn't disappointed. I chose the soup- it was delicious and my husband chose the very generous serving of haggis neeps and tatties. We then had the hard decision of choosing a cake from the comprehensive list. After seeing the other cakes served to customers we knew we couldn't make a wrong choice!

Visited with 3 family members we had a very nice lunch, soup, toasties and chips. Followed up with 4 fantastic cakes! Good service too. Highly recommended, must book as well as very popular!

Oh I liked this quirky little tea room that is so much more than a tea room as they serve breakfasts and lunches too.

With Ian and Frances Hill being such wonderful and gracious hosts, how could a visit be anything be fantastic? And it was!!! Tremendous selection of cakes to go with our delicious tea. One of the highlights of our recent trip to Campbeltown. We will be back! You should go if you ever get the chance!

Called in here for some lunch after hearing good things about it. So glad that we did, Good menu and cheerful staff. The food was lovely and we even managed a meringue as well which was an experience. Highly recommend this gem of a place. Will definitely be back.

Wonderful food, wonderful cakes, wonderful service from such lovely people. A delight to eat there and the cakes are just to die for. The choice is endless. Highly recommend this truly unique place.❤️🍰🍩🍪🥮🌰🧁🥧

Popped in for tea and cake as we had heard this was the place to go and we were not disappointed. The friendly waitress rattled off a long list of cakes and we chose the Butterscotch cream sponge, toffee meringue, paradise slice and millionaires slice. No kidding the meringue was huge and the sponge looked and tasted amazing. Both as light as can be and generous portion. Highly recommend but make sure you are hungry. Wish we had more time to try everything on the menu

Sadly, we had no room for the amazing looking cakes after we ate a meal there. Our meals were tasty and enjoyable. Everything is home made on the premises - a real treat!

Once more this place does not disappoint. The lentil soup was delicious. The cakes are to die for - the lightest sponge with loads of cream filling with a variety to choose from. I love this place!

Dropped in for a cuppa and cake whilst exploring this lovely part of Scotland and we were blown away by the home made cakes, forget about counting calories, this is home baking at it's very best, cheesecake, sponges, gateaux to name but a few and all hand made by the proprietor who was friendly and helpful.

Another great visit to Muneroy. Another fantastic fulfilling feast. Another delicious delight of dazzling delicacies. - what draws me (and many, many more) back time and time again? Driving for miles and hours to Muneroy? Is it the warm welcome from Ian and Francis? Is it the unpretentious relaxed low key atmosphere? Is it the pleasure seen in every single other customer as they deliriously delight in the cake - which really needs to be “cake” with a capital CAKE? Is it the joy that oozes form the team who work there. The love that goes into every single cake? The massive portions? The amazing flavours? The chilling background music? The vibe? The glow? The buzz, warmth or comfort? NO, it’s not any single one of these: it is EVERY SINGLE ONE of these ingredients that make the MAGIC OF MUNEROY!

Visited the Muneroy with family a couple of times. First was for afternoon tea/coffee with a selection of home made cakes and bakeries. Oh my gosh, totally wonderful indeed! This little local Southend shop/restaurant does live up to it's reputation. One really does need to book in advance to secure a table. Very nice family run business, hostess (part owner) super friendly and quite wonderful to chat with. Cake portions are indeed massive, and totally delicious! So, cannot fault at all.

I’ve visted a few times, most recently with three friends over from New Zealand. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming and the decor is quirky and fits perfectly. We had a delicious lunch and, of course cake, you have to have cake. The portions are extremely generous and reasonably priced. As it deserves to be, it is extremely popular so booking is recommended which is easy by a quick phone call or email. A visit is an absolute must if you’re visiting the area.

This is a tearoom of absolute excellence. Home from home,traditional and sweets and cakes to die for. The various flavour meringues are a sight and taste to behold. The experience is enhanced by the wonderfully friendly and attentive staff. This is a must to make a special journey to enjoy this special experience. The meals are also exceptional.

Nearly drove past as its the shop too, but we had lunch were stuffed but eyed up the cakes, meringues. We took the second beach for dog walk returned about hour later for cake. We were not disappointed this is a lovely local family run old fashioned business the type so hard to find. I had also found it hard to find Scottish gifts and fortunately a small amount if genuine Scottish made gifts were on sale. It was well worth the drive we also saw seals. Thank you this made our day.

You may never see another tea room like this. It’s fantastically unique, superb in every way. We only had coffee and cake, but never have I had such a gorgeous cake and gluten free!

All the reviews are bang on. Great cakes, lovely friendly and well-trained staff and terrific atmosphere.

Six of us called in for lunch while we were on holiday nearby, as we had read some info at the cottage. Lovely restaurant/grocery shop combined. The place is filled with collections of teapots, jugs, and quirky vintage items, which is a delight to browse while waiting for the delicious meals! And the cakes were amazing too. Light as air and looked spectacular, we couldn't fault any of it. Four of us also enjoyed a hearty cooked breakfast. The owners and staff were a joy too! Don't miss this one if you are in the area. It's the jewel in Southends crown!

This cafe is very allergy friendly. Even though we arrived close to closing, as soon as we mentioned gluten free the chef came out to speak to us about our daughters allergies. She was very nice, very accommodating and very careful. I would recommend this cafe to anyone, but in particular to anyone who can find it difficult to eat out. The staff care, the portions are generous and the service is very good. Very clean toilets too

Had a lovely bowl of homemade soup with a sandwich filled with excellent local ham followed by a cheesecake the size of Kintyre and a mint and chocolate meringue the size of Arran - and it was only a half portion! Both were delicious. All the staff here are local and very welcoming. Go for a walk along beautiful Dunaverty beach and then come here afterwards - a perfect outing.

We visited last week on out holiday at a nearby caravan rental, myself husband and out 2 small children, me and husband ordered a small breakfasts and it was anything but small too big to finish cooked to perfection the best breaky I've had I'd say it was lovely. Kids sheared a cheese sandwich and chips and the sandwich was a cheese lovers heaven huge chunks and packed , my son loved it so much . on the way out we spoke to the owner such a lovely lady gave her our complements spoke a little about a surgery I'd had and she gave the kids a big bag of sweets to shear . in a nutshell just go try you won't be disappointed I will be back soon to try more delights on the menu x

Always a fantastic meal. Doesn't matter what you're doing -GO.

Heard so much about this place, just had to make a visit to see what all the talk was about.

We booked a table in advance. Which was wise after travelling 150miles to get here.

Visited the tearoom on our final day of our trip, and boy was i glad we did. Decor old and brings such character to the tearoom, my wife liked the arrangement of teapots and got chatting to the young waitress about the place. Lunch was glorious, the curry was spot on and the wifes tuna salad was simple but tasty. Best to come....the huge homemade meringue was bigger than anything i had seen. Toffee sauce maybe not homemade but just lovely. Bit far to get to as out the way, but massively worth a visit. Staff and Owners were very delightful.

We finally got to have another meal at lovely Muneroy. Food delicious, as expected, great service from the waitresses and a lovely welcome from Frances, the creator of the amazing desserts. We managed a huge slice of chocolate mint cake after our main course, a light, deliciously creamy cake with just the right hint of mint. Would certainly recommend driving out to enjoy this hidden delight of a restaurant.

Surprisingly this places caters very well for folk who are gluten free. had a nice soup, GF bread and a lovely GF coconut slice. Family enjoyed it too. Photo of a “normal” cake

Great Tearoom fantastic service thank you Toffee meringues the best and coffee cake lovely breakfast the next day Owners really nice had a few laughs keep doing what you do exceptionally well cheers

The remote village of Southend at the southern tip of the Kintyre peninsula has a gem of a cafe attached to the local shop. It serves lunches which includes excellent soup and wonderful cakes, served by friendly local staff. The cafe is well used by...

Very helpful staff, the home baking is the best we have ever tasted, half Toffee Meringue and Sponge was sampled, will be back to sample some more

An absolute must if sight seeing in the area The staff were absolutely lovely and the food was very tasty and reasonably priced The cake is divine and huge slices Definitely recommend

We stopped here for a late lunch because we had been told it was good - it was. The soup and sandwich were far more filling than expected. As a result we were unable to sample any of the wonderful looking cakes. A pity -...