Pennyghael Hotel Restaurant in Argyll & Bute

A little gem. Dog friendly right next to our campsite. Freshly home cooked food, reasonably priced. Staff are so nice, nothing is too much trouble.

We stayed for three nights at the Pennyghael Inn while we explored the Isle of Mull and visited Iona. It was promoted as being open for food all day, but we discovered on arrival that breakfast had to be pre-ordered and was just tea and toast. There was no restaurant service before 5pm and no one available at the inn during the day. Our room was only serviced one day which was also disappointing

Busy even this late in the season, we were lucky with flexible staff to book us a table at peak dinner time. Service was excellent, quick and attentive, food was just perfect, ambiente cosy and fitting to the dramatic coastline.

Excellent Sunday roast, superb hospitality, great location and such a relaxing outside area! Fantastic mussels! Highly recommended! See you soon!

We had a fabulous meal on the way home from Fionnphort. Rang on the off chance that they had availability on spec and they managed fit all 8 of us in. We had a super meal here, I can recommend the Steak Pie & The Muscles. All 8 meals were exceptional and the service was very good. The view was outstanding, looking out to Ben Mor. Would highly recommend.

We pre-booked for evening meal, but the inn was very busy. The food was great when it arrived, but that was over an hour and a half after we arrived. The staff were clearly ovetwhelmed and struggling to cope with demand, which is a shame, as they ended up apologising to everyone for the delays.

Great restaurant with super-friendly staff and huge portions! We popped in without a reservation on the way back from Iona but they did all they could to squeeze us in on a very busy night. The food was well worth waiting for, with fantastic burgers and a delicious veggie tagine. It was dog-friendly too, which is always a big plus. Would heartily recommend stopping here and will definitely be back.

Friendly small hotel on the shores of Loch Scridain, midway between Fionnphort and Craignure. Only open in the evenings for food but begins serving at 5pm. Menu is simple but food is locally sourced and all good. Venison features strongly (pies, burgers, bolognaise,etc) . Good selection of wines and local beers. No need to book but can get busy at weekends. Good value.

Right next to the campsite we popped in on a Tuesday night just for a pint but ended up staying for food as the menu looked good. Warm, welcoming atmosphere. Dog friendly too. I got the macaroni which was amazing, tasted of proper mature cheddar rather than a generic cheese sauce and my partner got the mussels which he said were the best he’d ever had. They came with bread and chips. We had a couple of pints of something called 4 lager which was really nice. Went again the following night, a lot busier this time, there was a group waiting for a table whilst we ate. He got a burger and I got the sweet potato and caramelised onion tart, wish I’d known it was cold but it was delicious regardless and handmade. Crust was lovely. We came to port nan Gael to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and people but would have went back again if we stayed on the campsite longer. Really great staff, one had her dog in the corner who was super sweet and so well behaved while everyone gave her pats. One woman, maybe manager/owner? had a chat with us about some tools which we couldn’t quite figure out their use for (one too many pints in us at this point haha) and she said they came from a vintage collection, the woman who owned them was going to create signs for all the items and photos in the inn which I think will be a lovely touch. Highly recommend all round.

We were a party of 13 staying locally, and the staff were so very accommodating. We all arrived at different times, but nothing was any trouble. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was lovely. Thanks so much for making our evening so good.

We popped in here on our day visit to Mull after being recommended by a family member ….we were met by very friendly staff who took the time to have a chat with us …..we stopped off just as their lunch menu was finishing around 4.30 but we were still allowed to chose from this menu ……our food came very quickly and was very hot…tasty and well presented ……..our waitress was very attentive……would definitely recommend stopping off here….Good luck to the new Owners ……

Booked for dinner on 15th and 16th October. New owners very helpful, food very good, atmosphere friendly two really enjoyable evenings

We spent three nights at this B&B in May 2021. The accommodation was excellent so was the food. We found it was very convenient to take the evening meals as well as the breakfast particularly during the COVID times, as it was necessary to book ahead to go elsewhere. The Husband, Wife & Son made a great team but the Husband chef made our stay very easy by accommodating my wife's wheat intolerance. Full marks for the Gluten free fish & chips. I should also add that I first booked this location for May 2020 but due to COVID it had to be cancelled. I re-booked for 2021 when we had a good idea that it would be possible by then.

Très bonne cuisine saine avec des produits de qualité (poissons, moules...). Du choix aussi pour les amateurs de burgers et de frites. Cadre soigné. Belle vue sur le lac. Service impeccable et discret.

The man in the kitchen definitely know how to create wonderful dishes. Fish dish was delicious. Hot soup also great after a long day of activities

The Pennyghael Restaurant was recommended to us by our B&B hosts. What a great recommendation! We had dinner there twice, and made sure to enjoy something different each evening. The dinner offerings ranged from meet to seafood, served with vegetables that were in season. Portions were not large, but quite satisfying. Prices were about average to what we experienced throughout Scotland. We felt it was reasonable, especially as the food was exceptionally tasty. The restaurant is comfortable and service is good.

We were recommended to book a table at this hotel, but it was a big disappointment for the following reasons...We had a two course dinner with a soft drink each and one of us had coffee to follow. £43 was way over-priced for what was served.Starter of carrot soup was bland.Main of "Oven-baked salmon with seasonal vegetables" comprised a fillet of salmon just like the ones you can find in the Tesco freezer section. Seasonal vegetables comprised broccolli (fair enough for June), carrots (not seasonal in the UK at least) and, wait for it... a blast from the past - tinned new potatoes. No sauce either.The other main was "Pan-fried sea bass". Again, served in exactly the same manner.Coffee was also a big disappointment. Instant coffee in a restaurant in this day and age is just unacceptable.Avoid this place and get yourself to one of the great places to eat on Mull.

Thanks Tony for perfect breakfast eggs, and dinners of high standard and quality. Meals were varied and the menu comprehensive. Paul was attentive with service, and although understaffed at the time, nothing was left undone.

Such a pleasure to be here again. Renting one of the adjoining cottages it is a pleasure to pop next door for dinner occasionally - 3 times for us. Tony's menu and cooking excellent - and Paul's service fantastic attending to all the tables single handed ! A wonderful location just a few yards from the edge of Loch Scridain.

Should not be missed, the meat was cooked expertly and the veg was superb too. Regcommend the sticky toffee pudding

We had booked a 3 night stay at the Pennyghael Hotel and thought it wise to book a table in the restaurant for all three nights in view of the scarcity of alternatives in the area. We did not regret this as we discovered the food was excellent. The hotel and restaurant are run by Joy, Tony and Paul who are all friendly and helpful.

Accueil très chaleureux, jolie salle avec un coin salon confortable, superbe vue, bons whiskys et bonne cuisine.

My girlfriend and I enjoyed a fantastic meal in the restaurant, food was absolutely fantastic,very tasty and fresh!, chef came round later to talk about the food which was good, rest of the staff were all really friendly and helpful to two weary campers !

La comida aquí fue preparado de manera experta. Este es más un restaurante para adultos debido al ambiente y selección de comida. Pedir un asiento en la ventana. Recomiendo encarecidamente este restaurante buscarle sólo por la calidad sino también porque hay poca variedad de otros en el área. Tuvimos dos cenas aquí y estuvimos muy contentos con ambas experiencias. También nos alojamos en este hotel que era preciosa.

Stayed locally at Craigrowan and were recommended to try this local hotel restaurant. Enjoyed dinner on successive nights and ended each. Very acceptable standard with good food and wine and friendly staff

Lugares para comer en Mull son pocos y lejos entre. El Pennyghael está en una hermosa ubicación junto al lago con vistas deliciosas. Tuvimos la suerte de hacer se recomienda reservar con antelación. Los propietarios eran amables y serviciales. El menú tiene muchos ingredientes locales y la comida que tuvimos fue recién preparado y muy sabroso. Hotel y alojamiento de alquiler también está disponible.

A great pleasure to stay in one of Pennyghael Hotel's adjoining cottages and stroll next door for an evening meal. Extended menu this year, but the favourite remains Inverlussa mussels from a few miles up the road ! Food and service excellent and reasonably priced...

Reservamos una mesa para cenar en el Hotel Pennyghael. Cordial bienvenida y bebidas y menú ofrecido. Bonito restaurante con vistas impresionantes sobre el lago. Mi marido eligió el bistec Rib-eye Langustines seguido de Venado, pedí Steak venado paté seguido por. El bollo de pan para mi marido era como un rollo, sacó de un paquete normal, con una multi envueltos de mantequilla. Pat Las tostadas con paté de mi, era dos rebanadas de pan normal en rodajas con las costras de color marrón y no todavía crujiente, no mantequilla con este y tuvimos que pedir, dos emigrantes llegamos. envueltos Las carnes de venado y eran bien Rib-eye preparada y sabrosa, pero sólo con unos tomates a la parrilla de la vid, una pequeña cantidad de champiñones y una razonable porción de patatas fritas estándar fritos congelados. Un plato en la mesa contenía bolsitas de salsas, etc. El sonido de un horno microondas podría ser escuchado claramente de vez en cuando y era obvio que mi Sticky Toffee Pudding, bueno como era, fue comprado. Este podría ser un restaurante muy elegante con un cambio en el menú (deshacerse de todas las hamburguesas de imaginación, etc.) es un chef que listo para tomar el restaurante hasta el nivel del hotel es necesario. Nos pareció que era pagado un precio muy alto para los estándares ofrecidos. Aunque en general tuvimos una comida sabrosa, yo no recomendaría este restaurante hasta que el anti.

Sue Morgan at Craigrowan recommended this hotel for our evening meal and we were not disappointed, so much so that we returned two nights later. The food is obviously freshly prepared with attention to detail. My wife's Mussels were slightly delayed as they were still being cleaned having just arrived from the beds up the road! Very good attentive service and above average portions.

Diner en tête à tête dans ce grand restaurant un rien formel. Bon service. Moules délicieuses. Belle vue sur le lac.

Sur la route qui mène à Iona, à mi chemin de Craignure. Carte qui propose les grands classiques de la cuisine écossaise. Service rapide et cordial.

We spent two nights here as a convenient place to stay to allow us a day visit to Iona .The views from the garden are spectacular with a sea loch stretching to the west and Ben More opposite. Binoculars are a must with the chance of eagles and otters nearby . there are several attractive walks nearby if exercise is your thing.The hotel itself is small with a couple of cottages adjoining which could be self catering Dinner was very good on both nights apart from a steak which should be avoided . Venison and local sea food are by far the better choices . We have never tasted finer muscles than those grown locally on the island .The owners and their son take a genuine interest in their guests and are a fund of knowledge on the locality, it's flora and fauna .

We were lucky enough to be given a lovely table by the window with a fantastic view. Binoculars on the windowsill were a nice touch. The restaurant was very clean and the service was fine but the food seems to be a bit hit or miss - my mum had the tomato soup which was tasteless while I had a steak which was great (the chips were excellent). It was a bit of a quiet evening; background music would have been useful though on a busier evening you perhaps wouldn't need that.

We booked at the last minute for dinner and the person taking the booking was very helpful in trying to fit us in at the time we wanted to eat. On arrival we were shown to some comfortable seating with a lochside view and somebody came over with menus and to take our drinks order. We had an excellent starter and main course but decided to forego the dessert as we are both keen wildlife watchers and we wanted to enjoy dusk as it was a beautiful day. I can certainly recommend a meal here though it is probably a little higher in price than the average for Mull.

Die Karte ist nicht zu groß, aber abwechslungsreich. Die Speisen sind frisch zubereitet, was schon einmal zu Wartezeiten führen kann.Der Service ist sehr aufmerksam, allerdings bekommt man zeitweilig das Gefühl, dass Hotelgäste bevorzugt behandelt werden (z. B. Tischreservierungen).Gute Parkplätze vorhanden.Wir haben uns dort wohl gefühlt.

Everything was really good – except the food. The waiter was very friendly and welcoming and he gave us great service throughout; a credit to any establishment. The location is just perfect overlooking the loch in the most beautiful countryside that nature offers. Everything in the restaurant eeks of an upmarket bistro with quality furnishings and cutlery with chic clean modern decor; the owner has spared no expense in making a great place to dine.The menu looked great with a good selection of local produce claimed.BUT the food was like something out of a cheap café but at posh bistro prices. A 2 course meal for 2 cost us £50 and I only drank water. As we waited for our meal we could hear the “ping” of what sounded like the microwave coming from the kitchen. The food: Frozen chips, poor quality steak and a flavourless venison burger contributed to a let down. My so called “brioche bun” was worse than something from a cheap burger caravan but it was a league above the splodge of bread masquerading as a bread roll for the soup. The condiments were plastic portion sachets, like you might get in a staff canteen. We daren’t have a dessert. Had we been eating in the local market café at 2 for £10 the food would have been OK.This place has so much promise with everything already in place; it just needs a good chef.

Four of us enjoyed a lovely meal at this small restaurant.The staff were friendly and welcoming waiting for us at the door on arrival. Service was efficient and the meal was lovely and the atmosphere warm and cosy. Well worth a visit if you are in the area but you do need to book in advance.

We used the restaurant only as we stayed nearby. Good food, done very well. Comfortable and welcoming, with a good selection of beers and brilliant views of the loch. Staff couldn't have been more pleasant and helpful.

4 of us enjoyed a really good evening meal & pre-dinner drinks at the hotel's restaurant (a short walk from our accommodation) 3 had the steak (& all enjoyed) I really, really enjoyed the salmon (along with a Scottish Ale) - we finished off the meal with a malt whisky! A panoramic location opposite the Loch & Mull's highest mountain - take in the views.Overall, good value for money, quality cuisine & a friendly service.

Tasty food and super views over the loch. We dined here for two nights and enjoyed an excellent meal. The fillet steak I had was delicious, my wife had chicken with stir-fry vegetables which was nicely presented but was a bit bland. The service was friendly and informal and there is a decent selection of drinks at the bar - which also has a comfortable sitting area.

We were staying in one of the two cottages adjoining the hotel and as in previous years we visited the hotel on a couple of occasions for dinner. The menu is not extensive, but presents a good choice between fish - sea bass, bream etc, steaks - fillet, sirloin, rib eye and chicken and of course the wonderful starter Inverlussa mussels from up the road. Cooking is to perfection and a good wine list to compliment. Well done Tony ! great job !

I would have been embarrassed to make a meal like what we had. Bland, oily and not enticing at all. The only positive was our waitress, who made sure our water was topped up, and she kept a good eye on us- I felt bad for her as she was a good employee surrounded by the failures of others. It was also very overpriced, probably as it's the only restaurant we found within miles of our B&B- we made sandwiches for dinners for the rest of our stay, that's how bad this meal was.

Unico ristorante in zona, sfrutta questa posizione per farsi pagare bene i suoi piatti! Ristorante nella media, il Wi-Fi non funziona bene ed è chiuso il sabato e la domenica!

Our Hostess made us reservations for this lovely hotel restaurant for dinner. We had great food and excellent service. They serve drinks in the lobby/living room area and take your order there. When your food is ready they seat you at your table. Everything was well prepared and delicious. Nice place for dinner if you are on this end of Mull. Book ahead.

We spent three nights at the hotel and could not have found a better base in Mull. We were a family of three travelling from North Wales and were fortunate to have two bedrooms facing the Loch. They were comfortable and spotlessly clean with bottled water biscuits and tea making facilities provided. Breakfast was wholesome and the evening meals were freshly cooked and tasty, served by friendly and efficient staff. The proprietors were were helpful and ready with their advice re wildlife and booking trips. Thank you for a great holiday. We would return to this hotel without hesitation

Nice meals but at short notice the menu was rather limited in content and choice of dishes which was rather disappointing.

Warm welcome, great selection of local beers and largers, varied menu and excellent quality food. Overall excellent value for money backed up by excellent service. We ate here three times during our stay - would have no hesitation in recommending this restaurant to friends and family. Had my wife not broken her arm during our stay on the Island i am sure we would have eaten here more often.

We pulled in to this hotel on passing to enquire about the restaurant. The minute we drew up a very hostile woman came across to ask if she could help us- not in a helpful way but with a really bad attitude. We explained we were here for the restuarant and she shrugged her shoulders and said it doesnt open till 6pm as though we were idiots. We explained we were thinking of coming back that night (at this point there would have been no way we would have returned) and she pointed at my 2 children and said we don't allow children under 12. We politely said ok and began to get back in the car and she shouted at us whilst walking away that it was not their fault, it was Scottish licensing laws. We had not even challenged what she had said to us about kids not being allowed nor been rude so I have no idea why she felt to display such an aggressive tone to us. We left feeling a bit flabberghasted and it left a bad taste in our mouths. If this is the service you receive from a simple enquiry, I dread to think what the service would be like if you actually went for a meal. This is the worst experience we have had on holiday- AWFUL.

Unfortunately did not get to eat at the Pennyghael, Passed three seperate occasions and it was closed so decided to phone and was told it was closed Monday to Thursday, as this was the middle of July I found it a bit naff as it is in a lovely location and the weather was lovely with lots of tourists around.

We have enjoyed several holidays here, staying in one of the cottages. Amazing views, with otters in the Loch 20 yards away and sea eagles nesting across the Loch. Very convenient to pop into the hotel for dinner in the evening if you don't feel like cooking !

Gemütliches kleines Restaurant mit sehr guten Speisen.Einziges Restaurant im Ort. Wir haben zwei Abende hintereinander dort gegessen und wurden beim zweitenmal noch freundlicher und herzlicher empfangen.

Food was very good, cooked to order so not fast food, but worth the wait watching the loch wildlife, local mussels are sumptuous

Dinners were excellent with a limited menu of freshly cooked food often with a local source. I particularly enjoyed the generous portion of mussels in wine sauce.

Staying at the Power House B&B, Tony the host kindly arranged and booked for a dinner table for my wife and myself.We arrived earlier so as to enjoy the ambience, relax and have a quiet drink, prior to dining. The menu, whilst not extensive, has everything to satisfy the hungry traveller. Good sized portions, reasonably priced and cooked to perfection. I started with local Scottish mussels in a white wine jus and then a fine piece of sirloin, cooked to perfection, moist and succulent, just as I like it. My compliments to Tony, the chef, a Master. My wife is a desert person so decided to forego the starter and have main & pud. She had a Lemon Sole and then delectable puds....All accompanied by a really nicely rounded wine and then finished with a coffee and liqueurs. Will definitely be back. WELL DONE.

Excellent food - superb hospitality - best meal I have had for a very long time. First class service, cleanliness and welcome.

We were informed upon our late arrival at our Bed and Breakfast in Carsaig that the only place for dinner nearby was Pennyghael Restaurant. So of course, we made a reservation. We were one of two dinner tables being served that night. The food itself was average to me, however the friendliness of the service, the hospitality and inclusiveness from the chef and server, the location, the sunset on the water, and the flock of sheep that took its time on the road just outside the window by our table, made dinner precious, and the entire experience something that I remember so fondly, and would repeat again. Go! You will enjoy the experience.

This is a lovely place with great views and delicious food - lucky we still got a table on a Sunday night in August!

Cet hôtel était à coté de notre B&B ne voulant pas faire trop de route nous avons testés …. bien nous en a pris, excellente cuisine, peut être là où nous avons mangé le mieux en Ecosse.Nous avons pris un poisson très bien cuisiné accompagné de petits légumes, et alors le DESSERT !!! vraiment le meilleur que j'ai mangé là-bas un gâteau à la framboise, léger, moelleux, il bougeait légerement ... je ne sais pas comment le cuisinier à réaliser çà mais c'était une tuerie, j'aurais aimé avoir la recette Nous vous le recommandons sans problème

Had a dinner in the lounge by the lovely sunset coming through the window. Good food, and nicely served. Good hospitality and variety of food. Very nice place to enjoy quiet and nature scenery. Thanks for your hospitality.

We stayed in the hotel and ate here both nights, quality local ingredients cooked with care and attention. Highly recommended and good value.

We ate at the hotel on two occasions. Food was excellent and a great choice. Lovely surroundings. Staff very attentive. Good service.

Great little restaurant with very good meals. There were few choices close to our B&B and we were relieved to find this gem. Staff were friendly and the restaurant looks out on the nearby loch.The mussels were local, fresh and so delicious.

Arrived after a long journey to such a warm and friendly welcome. Joy, Tony and Paul really do go the extra mile to make sure you have all you need and make you feel welcome. Really feels like we arrived as guests but left as friends. Can't wait to return, already planning our next visit.

We were staying in a nearby B&B and evening dinner was booked for us at the Pennyghael Hotel. Overlooking the Loch the restaurant is well positioned to watch the setting sun. The menu is varied and the Muscles starter was excellent. The Sea Bass and Sirloin mains were quality. The raspberry bread and butter pudding was awesome. Prices were reasonable for dinner at this level.

We turned up without a booking and sadly the chef had to turn us away. we booked for the following evening.We were met and remembered and made most welcome. Not so busy this night and the menu was mouth watering.Everything was cooked to perfection and served appropriately. The wine list was comprehensive and reasonably priced in the circumstances.We had a lovely evening, the sun was shining on the loch and the birds were singing. Swallows nesting in the doorway and siskins on the bird table.We shall return with a booking.

The staff at the Pennyghael Hotel saved us on a quiet Sunday in April.We could not find anywhere to eat, and were facing the prospect of going hungry. We knocked on the door of the Hotel and the owner answered. The restaurant was closed, but he invited us in, opened up the restaurant for us and cooked us a delicious meal. We had the best view overlooking the bay with the sun setting. The staff were so kind, and we were so appreciative of their generosity and kindness.It is not very often that you come across that level of flexibility and kindness!!!!(Anthea and Simon, Sussex)

Bon restaurant, personnel très gentil, les plats étaient savoureux, même si les prix étaient quelque peu élevés.Cela dit, je ne suis pas sûre qu'il y ait beaucoup de restaurants dans le coin...

We found it by chance during our family tour of the isle. Atmosphere, hospitality and delicious meals. Everything in front of a fantastic bay. A special mention to the "brown natural water" directly from the mountains!!

We found this spot through the help of our guest house hosts and had a delightful time. The meal itself was excellent but it was the people - from waiters to the chef - who made the experience so enjoyable and memorable.We recommend it highly - but make reservations.

This is a lovely restaurant in a beautiful setting. The menu changes daily and is dependent on what local produce is available. There's not a lot of choice but it doesn't really matter because it's all so good. The mussels are excellent. I would definitely visit again when we next go to Mull, although it is a little expensive. Booking essential.

Places to eat out are limited so were pleased to find this small hotel which also serves non residents. Menu small but all fresh, local food. Mussels were excellent followed by very tasty steak - great value for such good quality. Not to mention friendly staff and beautiful views over the loch!Make sure you book ahead.

All food fresh and Cooked on Pemises - Particularly recommended Local Mussels, Local Venison, any local fish. Sunday roasts a must have on Sundays. Jo's "hanpicked" wines and slightly chilled Tobermoray Brewery Beer are excellent !

Had an evening meal here towards the end of September. We were made most welcome and had good friendly banter with the staff. Food was good though a limited choice as the hotel was coming to the end of its season and would be closing for the winter apparently. Excellent surroundings both in and around the hotel

Enjoyed a lovely meal here recently.Very welcoming and friendly owners,excellent surroundings with wonderful views. Would love to return.Fantastic

Great location but there was little atmosphere in the restaurant and we had a very average meal.

Warm welcome from the proprietor, food very good but on the expensive side

Drinks whilst browsing the menu...dining room was bright.It was very quiet, despite there being another 3 tables occupied so perhaps some background music might help.

We stayed at Fionphort for a week and had a chance to sample the restaurants in the area.Once we found the Pennyghael Hotel restaurant, there was nowhere else to go.The food was glorious. You were given a full description of the ingredients and how the dish was cooked. The choice was varied and the worst thing was having to choose between everything on offer. For dinner in the evening, take my advice don't waste time trying the others, try Pennyghael but beware, clothes get tight as diets go out of the window!! Speaking of windows, the table in the window overlooking the water just makes the evening perfect.

Food was delicious and was good value for money. It's not the sort of place you have to dress up for (mull is like that all over)Service was very friendly, attentive and helpful. The view out the window over the loch was beautiful.The only downside was that I found that the different flavours in my starter didn't really work together. However every thing else was delicious.We went with our 2 young kids and their needs were also well met.