Polochar Inn in Eilean Siar

Booked on line (2 plus dog) for an evening meal only to be told on arrival that we would need to eat in the bar; no issue with that, it’s very common generally. Unfortunately it turned out that the extensive restaurant menu “is not available” in the bar and the choice was from a very limited and unimaginative separate bar menu. Can someone explain to me why, if the food comes from the same kitchen, it isn’t possible to serve both options in the bar? Voted with our feet and went to Am Politician on Eriskay, excellent meal and no inane segregation.

Having booked a table for dinner online and requesting seating where we could bring our dog, we arrived to be told we could sit in the bar - not a problem. However we were then informed the only food available was bar snacks which basically was something & chips in a basket. Not what we were expecting! We therefore left and spent our £60 elsewhere. The logic of this management decision escapes me completely. The food is prepared in the same kitchen and on this occasion the restaurant was quieter than the bar. Still we voted with our feet and this place has lost our business not only for this meal but any others for the rest of our 2 week stay.

We have a lovely evening meal here whilst staying at the Kilbride campsite for two nights. The staff were very friendly and the food (langoustine, lobster and sea bass linguine) was excellent. A very enjoyable evening completed by a stunning sunset.

Tolle Aussicht auf den Atlantik mit Sonnenuntergang beim leckeren Abendessen und ein besonderer Dank an Ross den Barkeeper !

We went for dinner not expecting much having eaten in ‘Am Politician’ (good reputation) and being very disappointed, therefore expecting that to be the standard of the Island. We were very pleasantly surprised! The food was first class and the service from Ross equaled it. We left feeling very satisfied and enjoyed it so much that we have booked to go back.

I had a table booked for dinner , booked through the Inn website and received two confirmations and reminders. I turned up today to find the door locked ! I phoned the number on the door and was informed very curtly that the ‘restaurant was closed’. No apology. I asked why customers were not informed of closure and was just told again ‘ the restaurant is closed’. Absolutely shocking . I’ve been a frequent customer over the years but won’t be returning .

Awful experience. After visiting South Uist for 29 years and visiting this lovely Inn on many a happy family occasion - we just experienced the worst service ever. I made a booking for Dinner 2 days in advance with a £40 deposit . 2hrs before we were due to go the Manager called to say because it was Low Season he was only serving «  Gin, Whisky & no sea food «  After discussing what was available on the menu , we said we would still attend. However when we turned up the doors were locked , the restaurant dimly lit and no staff visible. We drove round the back to the kitchen and spoke to the Manager who said he didn’t think we were coming . He was only serving residents. We went home very very disappointed in the current Management & Ownership of Polochar Inn.

Wir waren als Hotelgäste dreimal hier zum Abendessen und waren jedes einzelne Mal von den Gerichten begeistert. Ob Fisch, Fleisch oder vegetarisch, es hat alles hervorragend geschmeckt.

I had the local scallops and lightly battered haddock fish and chips ! My husband had the Halloumi fries with sweet chilli dipping sauce and the Veggie burger. They have a very talented chef here, all the food here was divine and we would highly recommend this restaurant! Thank you !

Setting is beautiful Staff are friendly and cheerful Food is outstanding We had Cullen Skink and Cranachan, both traditional Scottish dishes. I had gravadlax, All absolutely delicious. Breakfast was also superb. Our only downside was the size of the tiny bedroom, but the view over the sea was breath taking.

We stopped there while waiting for our afternoon ferry and had a really tasty brunch. The service was very good and the food certainly hit the spot. The restaurant was not busy at all which seems a shame as it was an excellent place to while away the time before travelling to Lochboisdale. We would definitely go again.

Stayed for 4 nights. Food in restaurant good, but hotel very poor. Room very ordinary, breakfast truly awful and service chaotic. Overpriced. Eat don’t stay!

What’s not to like? Lovely location, absolutely delicious food and friendly, helpful staff. I had scallops for starters, then a delicious fish and chips main followed by a cranachan. Everybody was happy with their meals. Would recommend.

It serves its purpose if you are weary and need some refreshments but the place needs a serious look at itself. An absolutely terrible selection of beers. Carling? Really? Folk come to these parts for authenticity so getting in a range of Scottish ales/beers would be great! The food was passable but again fresh local ingredients would make it so much better. The atmosphere was absolutely non existent although the staff were nice enough so kudos to them. This was in the bar area so I can't comment on the rest. The owners need to get the basics rights and not just try and cater for the green welly brigade. There are a couple of establishments near that are at bursting point, what are they doing correctly? The basics.

An absolutely incredibly good meal. Scottish food with a Mediterranean touch. Delicious. And last but not least the staff is very friendly. A great dinner in a stunning place.

We stayed here for one night after exploring Uist and because we were booked onto the ferry the next morning to Mallaig. Our options were limited because we booked late, but after looking at the website and knowing we'd be travelling all day, we thought we would indulge in some luxury, so we paid £189 for a superior double en suite sea view room with breakfast. First of all, the staff are great - friendly, professional and happy to help. The location is superb and the views are fantastic. However, there are many things wrong with this hotel. While the bed was comfy, the room was far from superior - the shower didn't fit in the holder, no biscuits, no water, the toilet roll is cheap, the toiletries are meh and it certainly did not feel superior! Worse still, the rooms are dated and stuffy and I spent some time trying to address the fact that our door didn't shut! On top of that, we couldn't partake of breakfast as our ferry was at 8:30 the next morning - the staff said we could help ourselves to toast and cereal - for £189! For less than the £189 we paid to stay here, I've had offers of packed lunches and early breakfasts at other hotels when we have had to check out earlier. Do they not realise that many of their guests will be up early to catch the 8:30 ferry? We had dinner, which was delicious - however, the staff are run off their feet. We waited 30 minutes for a round of drinks and 50 minutes for 2 main courses. Overall, unacceptable for the price. We had had 2 weeks touring Scotland and the Isles at this point and paid £189 to stay in a mediocre hotel that was outshone by many establishments who were both cheaper and run more effectively. Including dinner, we spent £300 at this establishment and didn't even have breakfast. We understand management has changed recently and maybe this is the problem. We wish them the best of luck!

Room smelled stale, noise from next room, no atmosphere, staff terrific but 10 staff left on our first night, furnishings naff. Half lobster cost same as whole one in Westford Inn on same island.Room and breakfast more expensive than Langas Lodge but room not nearly so nice, although breakfast was very good. Exterior bleak and uninviting

The location is breathtaking: overlooking the sea. We started our dinner outdoors and there were smiles all round simply because of the ethereal view of the sky and sea. The menu was mouthwatering and a lot of us chose the special that was on that day which was unusual and, when it arrived, delicious. (Beetroot paella with sea trout). Service for dinner was a little on the slow side but there were quite a few of us. They are dog friendly.

I understand that it is very difficult to recruit staff, especially in the Outer Hebrides, and this was one of our better meals.

Ate in the bar as we had our dog with us which was fine, plenty of banter and noise as Scotland were in the process of beating Norway at football. The food could not be faulted, especially the fish, but that should be the case here. No cask beer, but that’s one of the drawbacks of coming to Scotland in most eateries. Dog friendly as opposed to dog tolerant in the bar area. Service was a little slow, this being a busy Saturday night, but this does seem to be the case these days, especially in more remote locations.

3 staff waiting on tables were as efficient as 1 should have been. 40 minutes after our arrival, at the time we'd booked, we finally got some water and our drinks order. During these 40 minutes the 3 members of staff were doing very little....

Excellent meal here, scallops(x4) with black pudding and Cullen skink starters with lobster to follow, no room for dessert. Staff friendly and very smartly dressed. All good.

There for work last minute and nothing else on island was available. Looked okay initially when I arrived. Had to wait around at reception as dinner service was on and nobody around at “reception” eventually had to walk into restaurant to get someone’s attention. I...

The young front of house staff deserve particular praise for being attentive, engaged and welcoming. The food was good even if the delivery of food/drinks was somewhat erratic in terms of timing. They are trying hard and the positive attitude shines through.

We gave 4 out of 5 for this restaurant because it was in the Outer Hebrides. Had it been elsewhere we would’ve given it a lesser ranking. The food was enjoyed by most of us at the table. Our waitress Nicole was our saving grace....

We had a great meal and the service was very good. We were in the bar as we had our dog! The restaurant appeared full and a great atmosphere. The starters were lovely mussels & Cullen skink. Then the mains came…. I can’t believe someone...

Sans aucun doute notre meilleur restaurant dans les îles écossaises. Que ce soit au niveau des services, des produits que...

Stopped here for dinner while cycling the Hebridean Way. Food was excellent and service was outstanding. Location is beautiful too. Would love to stay here sometime.

We went for dinner, the service was good, the meals were alright, could of had a bit more on the plate for the price. Was very quiet, was able to bring the dog which was a bonus. Wouldn’t rate it, but was alright for the...

Superb dinner at this lovely restaurant. Not only that but the friendly staff gave some excellent suggestions to aid our tour of their island. Many thanks!

Lovely setting and friendly staff but food overpriced and menu limited. Langoustine were not cleaned before service. Did it myself + £7.99 for three langoustine seems excessive, even although they were sliced longways to look like six. Also a handful of green dumped on top...

Appalling ! Never answered telephone or email to change a booking 1 day before hand fron 2 people to 4.. Drive down to change face to face !!.When arrived greeted by a lady who frankly should be no where near the hospitality business !! Deadly...

My husband and I arrived at 6:30 to an empty restaurant and told they could not accommodate us, as 17 were due and the cook couldn’t cope with 2 more. Didn’t seem overly concerned and as there aren’t many choices in the area made it...

Overpriced!! One scallop for £12!! Food cold and not replaced properly - I suspect a few mins under a heat lamp? Plates cold, so no wonder! Raw chicken (chef disagreed! But it was very pink - what happened to customers being right). Service slow. I...

Really friendly welcome, food was excellent (Cullen skink, burgers, cranachan plus other things). All staff were great and very impressed. Hard to improve really, we and the kids had a great evening

The Polochar Inn is in an impressive setting on beautiful South Uist. The atmosphere of the restaurant seemed to me to be unfussy; relaxed and comfortable yet the meals were served quickly and were delicious. Nothing else to add really other than I had a...

We loved our visit to Polochar Inn. Made to feel welcome straight away. Service was excellent through out and the food was delicious. They have vegan options which was lovely and more than one too. Would definitely visit again if ever in Uist.

The Lobster Toast was fine, though very expensive, but the staff would be much happier without visitors. Fantastic location and it could be superb.

zwei Abende keine Muscheln! Lobster Linguini ebenfalls aus. Rest der Karte eher langweilig. Eher durchschnittlich.

Tried scallop, lobster, cheeseboard and steak. All were good if not exceptional. The cheery welcome and good service rounded off a pleasant evening

Lovely staff, excellent service from bar staff and waitress - so kind Very dog friendly which is a massive plus Food beautiful in such a stunning location Couldn’t decide between starters so they let me have two instead of a main which meant I had...

We spent a lovely night at the Polochar Inn. Very comfortable room with beautiful views of the sea. The restaurant was excellent and the service was very good. Food was very nicely prepared and hot. Would definitely recommend this hotel.

The food here was absolutely delicious. The chef deserves much respect for his amazing ability to produce excellently cooked dishes. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed the Cullen Skink. I've had this dish so many times in other places in Scotland and I...

Advertised as crab bonbons these were very disappointing and were no more than potato croquettes, with no trace or taste of crab

Good food at dinner and breakfast complimented by warm and professional service from Olga who hails from Ukraine. We were humbled and privileged to be served by her during our brief stay. The view over the Sound of Barra must be one of the finest...

Called in here when walking the Hebridean Way to look at the menu, and booked an evening meal (returning by car). We were not disappointed. My wife's lobster linquine, served with the half lobster shell as decoration was rated superb, while I had exellent fish...

Came over on ferry from Barra, to Eriskay and determined to have lunch here as I had seen photos of it. Was not disappointed. Irish manager (sorry forgot your name) was really chatty and welcoming. Opted as a treat the fresh lobster (delivered that morning)...

We were a party of four, we had the Scallops and Black Pudding which was divine, and the Mussels which were also excellent. The service and staff were very friendly and obliging. Couldn't fault anything about this place. We would heartily recommend this restaurant to...

The breakfast menu is especially imaginative with lots of breakfast and brunch options so much more than the traditional Scottish Breakfast and very reasonably priced if breakfast is not in your overnight stay deal. Evening menu has plenty options albeit the availability of seafood varies...

Fabulous restaurant, lovely selection of local products and in such a wonderful location. right on the beach road and not far from the main road. The staff were friendly and attentive and they had some great recommendation. Booking in advance would be recommended, if you...

We enjoyed a quick lunch here. What a pleasure to see some menu choices that offered a bit of a twist on the ubiquitous options. For example the "Ham & Cheese Toast" was not the boring packet ham and cheddar, this had been updated to...

Had a great meal with friendly and efficient service. Scallops and crab bonbons for starters and fish &chips and lobster for mains. All excellent. Cranachan for desert was outstanding. Worth the visit thanks

Would highly recommend the Polochar Inn. Beautiful setting, food was amazing. Service excellent and very quickly served.

We ate there on a stormy day. It was very quiet. We both had scallops for starters which were delicious. For mains, my husband had lobster and chips and I had lobster linguine. The lobster was nice but the pasta had been way over cooked...

Super food. Very well organised allocating service times for residents. Everything was delicious. Ate too much - but couldn't resist!

The polochar inn serves great quality, great value seafood. Loved the mussels and the lobster linguine in a lovely setting beside the sea. Staff were very friendly and service was good. Nice choice of beers too

Room is advertised as standard double but when you get your booking confirmation it is a petite double. Over priced and average Accomodation and restaurant.

We booked a table for our return journey from a day trip to Barra from Benbecula. The restaurant was a bit isolated from the road and parking was tighter than it needed to be, but once we got inside things became much more homely. The...

The staff where lovely and made a fuss of the dog. Mussels were some of best we've had. Lobster linguine was superb. I choose the chicken stuffed with haggis which a whiskey sauce. This lacked flavour and needed serving with a tad more sauce to...

Stunning location on the very SW corner of the Island. Lovely views and a stunning beach. We really enjoyed our 3 night stay. Our room was compact but homely. The food was very nice and local. The staff were very friendly and attentive and I...

Stayed for 4 nights . Beautiful location and are 3 times in restaurant . Helpful friendly staff . Totally gorgeous food . Varied menu and well priced . Highly recommend

Booked our table online. All well organised regarding covid regulations. All members of staff friendly, welcoming and efficient. Our Scallops and black pudding were cooked absolutely perfectly for our starters. We followed on with lobster which again was perfect. A most enjoyable evening.

I have held off writing a review from our stay in mid June to see what others thought. Having done so I have decided to share my experiences. I got a very impersonal feel about the place. You had to pay in full a week...

We dined here on one occasion during our trip to Uist. The cajun chicken was dry and tasteless and the burger was dry too. The staff were nice but I won't return.

I would have given this 3.5 out of 5 ideally but couldn't really justify a rating of 4. We came for dinner and both had the chowder for starter which was very nice though a little underseasoned and with no salt and pepper on the...

Comfortable, smart restaurant/bar area with a good menu choice. Lobster linguine was fabulous and my partner enjoyed his ribeye steak. Very quiet atmosphere (widely socially distanced tables). Charming, efficient staff and quick service. Ask for a window table – the views are lovely.

We were part of a cycling group holiday and our 1st meal in the Outer Hebrides was here. Good food and excellent service. Scallops superb. Coast to coast beer on tap which was another plus. Location is lovely.

Perhaps we landed in the Polochar on an off night for the kitchens. On previous visits I have raved about the food. Tonight however we had a less than sparkling experience. The staff were very welcoming and friendly but I was a bit disappointed with...

We both had scallops and Stornaway black pudding starters. Scallops were large and cooked perfectly. This was followed by homemade beef burgers and chips. The real ale on offer was Caledonian Coast to Coast which was well kept, my partner had local Downpour gin and...

Great place to stay and eat. Very friendly hard working staff. Comfy beds with sea views. Substantial well cooked breaakfast. Great location. Superb varied dinner menu.

We were some of the first visitors as the lockdown eased. Food was excellent and service efficient taking into account Covid restrictions.

Visited here two days after they had reopened after being closed for over a year. The menu had a good selection of dishes and the specials were a good addition. The food was nicely and thoughtfully prepared and tasted great. Service was friendly and helpful....

Came across this lovely little cafe in Barra welcoming and food was fantastic and it was open and the hospitality was way above and beyond.the cakes are a must. 😊

First time staying here . Was on an overnight business stay . I received a lovely welcome from the friendly girl behind reception.( sorry didnt get your name) My room was lovely, beautifully furnished with white crisp cotton linen on a really comfy bed ....

A flying visit. Customer service at its best. Food and rooms great. We had to leave early to get a ferry and they left breakfast out for us at 5.30. Great place

Stayed for three nights and have to say that this is a gem. Staff are brilliant and make you feel right at home. Location is stunning and takes your breath away. Made our stay fantastic. Thanks!!

Good food and welcoming ambience in a scenic setting. We came on the recommendation of the host at the B&B where we were staying, and experienced a relaxing evening following a long day of drizzly travel. The clouds even broke open for a dramatic sunset.

Two doors down from our holiday cottage this was a very convenient spot to have dinner one evening. Steak and chips and monkfish scampi and chips were both fine. The wines by the glass are quite limited but OK. The staff were very pleasant and...

Only called in for a coffee but had a lovely welcome from the staff. Fantastic views sitting on the benches outside. It’s in a great spot for taking in the wonderful sea views and beach.

We recently ate dinner at the Pollacher , what a find it was.. It has undergone a significant refurbishment of late and the surroundings are most attractive. We enjoyed an excellent mea and teh service was superb Highly recommended

A decent meal - glad to get in to be honest as everything gets booked during the season. Interpretation of what passes as a Cranachan was way off mark, but overall standards are rising in the Isles.

Had a lovely stay here and a lovely evening meal. Views are amazing and we were lucky enough to have enough sunshine to sit outside and take in the vista. Super friendly people. Very comfortable rooms, very clean. Looking forward to going back for a longer stay !!

The reason for our "expedition" to the Outer Hebrides this past summer (August) was to visit as many of the ancient, megalithic sites as paossible, from Barra to Lewis. When in my research of South Uist sites I came upon the Pollacher Standing Stone in close proximity to the Polochar Inn I knew we were in for a special treat. My wife and I visited the standing stone earlier in the day, so when Rosemary, our host at our B&B, offered to book us a table at the hotel for dinner we were excited that we would get to see the stone in evening light also. But, what about the restaurant and the food? The dining room includes a small bar. The real pub is in another room. For those of us who prefer eating in a quieter atmosphere the dining room is best. The menu was varied and it took some time to decide on our dinners. I ended up choosing the chicken breast over veggies and Mary had the salmon. Both entrees were very good and we certainly did not leave the table hungry. An extra special pleasure for me was that a bottle of Innis & Gunn Original Ale was available from the bar. The view of the sea, past the carpark (with the perky sheep dog), was great!!!

This hotel is in a fantastic location. Sitting outside with a beer is a great late afternoon activity. We had a wonderful view from our window. Great evening meal - more atmosphere in the bar.

We enjoyed two delicious meals at Polochar Inn during our visit to South Uist. The food was delicious and the surroundings and decor so appealling!

Great wholesome food . Very friendly staff .Went with the family everyone was catered for .Lovely cosy restaurant .

One of the best buildings on the Uist's with views which leave you speechless. Pity the food couldn't do the same. As in many other establishments everything is so over priced. £7 for scallops or should I say Scallop! A single Scallop....really ok it was a large Scallop but 1.....I don't think so!

Booked ahead for 6 with kids. Everyone enjoyed their meals and portions were substantial. The staff were very friendly.

Unterschiedliches aus dem Meer steht neben wechselnden Tagesgerichten auf dem Speiseplan.

Dinner for four was not inexpensive but was for three of us completely tasteless. One exception was the scampi - recommended by the cheery and friendly lass from Yorkshire - my hubby thought it was very good. I had sea bass and two large fillets appeared. Unfortunately the creamy sauce appeared completely unseasoned as were the soggy vegetables and I removed a lot of bones from the first few mouthfuls which made me nervous to eat the rest without checking very carefully. The salmon starter was good but very little of it. The weather wasn’t great that night so the views weren’t good and I suspect they are amazing on a good evening with sunsets worth photographing if you are lucky but the staff were the best thing about this place on the night we were there.

We rang ahead and booked a table, pleased to hear we could take our dog in the bar. Wonderful welcome and quick service throughout our meal. Great choice of dishes and amazing food. Puddings are a must! We visited here on our last night but would have returned again had we stayed longer.

No trip to Uist is complete without visiting the Polochar Inn, clean, warm & friendly, comfortable abode, with brilliant food......overlooking the clean clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean to the Isles of Eriskay & Barra

We stopped here for dinner, mainly because it is dog friendly. We felt there was not a great deal of choice, mostly seafood, and the dishes were overpriced.

Je ne donne pas souvent mon avis sur Tripadvisor mais là ça dépasse les bornes. Ce restaurant était bien côté donc nous décidons de nous faire un bon dîner après une journée pluvieuse.

Omdat we uitgebreid ergens anders hadden geluncht, alleen allebei een hoofdgerecht gegeten en een espresso toe. Het eten (vis) was van uitstekende kwaliteit en de bediening was vriendelijk en behulpzaam.

Went to dine here twice while on a short weeks holiday in south Uist. Evening meal quality food plenty on the plate nice atmosphere. The staff really nice and friendly could not do enough for you. It’s in beautiful location and setting. We went to try the lunch and we were not disappointed with food and service again. Will definitely go back for that strawberry cheese cake and sticky toffee pudding.

Starter -one scallop for £6.95?!! We were in 2 or three restaurants/cafès in Uist like the pier at Kalinn who do a plateful of scallops for slightly more than Polochar's ONE. Westford Inn does great seafood including scallops, yes you get lots more than one. Polochar are taking the mickey. I knew there were other people complaining the night we were in. Who puts ONE scallop on a plate and thinks the charge £6-7.00 is justified? Not even an expensive restaurant in London would go to these miserly, money-grabbing lengths. Very poor and inhospitable. We will not be back.

Visited with my 2 sons in June 2019. It's quite small but a pleasant environment. Not a huge menu but covers everything you could possibly want ie all the food groups.. I had the scallop starter, 1 son the chowder, the other I can't remember, but the presentation of everything was excellent, as was the taste. We all had a different main and again the presentation was lovely, portion size good, oh and it tasted good. For pudding we decided to have the top 4 items on the menu, as we couldn't decide. What a good decision. All were magnificent, though the churro possibly stole first position, just. We were c£100 which wasn't cheap, but was good value and we would certainly go back.

Family lunch, staff were friendly, food was great. Huge tv on in the background was a bit of a distraction (particularly for small kids!), but we could have probably avoided that if we'd eaten away from the bar area,

We popped in here for lunch whilst travelling up the islands by bike. We were welcomed with open arms even though we were wet and dirty, shown to a very nice table and served with a beautiful bowl of chowder to help us on our way.