Slanj Bar & Restaurant in Argyll & Bute

The location was fantastic, but the restaurant itself felt tired and lacked cleanliness, including the restrooms. For instance, there were cobwebs on the light fixture near our table. Additionally, there was no draught ale available, which is disappointing for a bar/restaurant with a steak pie as its signature dish. The only draught option was Guinness, which felt somewhat embarrassing for a place that advertises itself as a bar/restaurant. When I requested a bottle of Corona, it was served without lime. The steak pie was underwhelming, and the mashed potatoes were cold. At £16.95 for a steak pie, the quality needs to be much better to encourage a return visit. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I won’t be returning, as it fell short compared to competitors.

Malgré qui est difficile de trouver des informations à jour, le restaurant N'EST PAS FERMÉ ! Nous y sommes allés en juillet 2024 car nous logions au tarbet hôtel. La carte est plus sympa que celle de l'hôtel. Nous avons testé la soupe du jour, le garlic bread, le chicken burger et le sticky toffee pudding. Pour de la cuisine anglaise, rien à redire c'était pas mal du tout.

Ein ungemütliche Restauration.Kalt und auch recht ungepflegt. Das Essen war grottig bis miserabel für viel zu viel Geld. Der Burger trocken, das Fischmenü sehr übersichtlich mit halb rohem ungewürztem Gemüse.Nie wieder werden wir da hingehen.

Absolutely fantastic food. I've never written a review before but it was too good not to. I had the steak and it was cooked really tender and juicy. Came with some of the best onion rings I've had in years and incredible chips along with it. Really good side salad as well. Friendly staff and very quick service. 10/10 I highly recommend.

The two staff on last and young man were pleasant enough however the service was slow. Ordered rump steak and was like old leather, no steak knife and steak was very fatty and not worth the money. Husband had fish and chips but they had no peas so offered mixed veg and when it arrived had salad and vegetables! Was a bit annoyed that we arrived ordered yet people came in after ordered same and got served food before us leaving us assuming staff messed up orders. Would not recommend personally. Staff friendly but quality of good very poor

Welcome eatery as its the only one in the area. The food was nice but not great but this business has been taken over recently and needs time to establish. Bit pricey. Hosts very friendly and let us stay in van overnight. Beautiful converted Chapel so a great atmosphere.

Something has gone far wrong with this place. We are local and ate there regularly last year when the food and staff were great. I can't comment on the food now as we were turned away from an empty restaurant. It's a shame the family who used to run it seem to have gone.

Disappointing. We are fairly local and occassionally call in on our way home. Something has happened, a change in management or ownership? We were not greeted upon entry, the lady with the big coat and huge nails behind the bar was too busy footering around with others, eventually she shooed to a table up in the cold area. The food was ok, the dessert menu was a bit of a shambles though. Sadly things have gone downhill since Nov 23, the staff (and maybe management) need to do some customer service training. The atmosphere in the place was dreadful too, no ambient lights, just harsh ceiling lights (they had wall lights and candles so no excuse) and the music was like a pop/rave/Abba youtube mix - totally wrong for a Scottish restaurant. We'll be looking at tripadvisor before we stop in there again. You've got some socks to pull up Slanj!

A very very long wait. We were told at first it would 15mins, then 20mins later we were told it would be 15mins. It turned out to be 55mins . The food was not good. Dry chicken with haggis inside quite cold. Vegetables cold and hard and a serving of poor mashed potatoes. My son had a vegetarian hamburger which he said was very ordinary. There were only two overworked serving staff which was insufficient, and were told that there was only one very overworked chef who had also to wash the dishes.

Three of us dropped in at half one today - the only people at that point. Soup was lukewarm and we waited about 40mins for toasties. One was made of “heels” (ends of a sliced loaf). The server told us there was a problem with their sandwich press but they were awful. Yes we could have complained but we didn’t. It would have prolonged our stay.

Disappointed. Cold room, not particularly welcoming staff and mainly cold precooked food. Nothing like the pictures on Trip Advisor. Great location. Was expecting so much more.

This place is full of potential and in a lovely location but we were met with a cold atmosphere. The member of staff working was unwelcoming and seemed almost irritated by our presence. Food was ok but won’t be returning as there are places closer by which offer higher quality service and food.

We found this place for lunch on the way to Arrochar in December 2022. Unusual restaurant in an old church, easy parking right in front. Good food and cakes.

Sadly we were very disappointed with our visit on NYE - I had called to book and told we had to be there at 4 as it was full from 6pm - All fine - We have been to The Slanj a few years ago and loved it - Authentic and an attempt to be sustainable which made it a bit quirky and interesting … We arrived and it seems to have been filled with pine tables and chairs , there was one other family in and us - ! No atmosphere on a scottish evening for NYE …. The wine choice , by the glass was very limited -We had one glass and were not offered anything also to drink throughout the meal - The wait staff preferred to natter to people at the bar … Food - The starter arrived in less than 5 minutes …. Prawn Bruschetta - basically a cold ( not toasted) dry piece of panini with cold prawns and bit of chopped chilli pepper ! Not a glance of olive oil nor seasoning .. Next was chicken with mash - the chicken was hard , dry and the haggis inside was cold - and so this was certainly not cooked on that day - the mash was brown ( but tasty ) but again definitely NOT cooked that evening .. Mine made it into a napkin to give to the pooch when we got back … My husband had steak which was beautiful but that has to be cooked to order and so could not have been pre prepped … As we were not offered any further drinks we paid and left .. so our NYE “ dinner” was in fact 40 minutes at best with one drink each …. In an almost empty space This place should be an absolute goldmine as the building is beautiful , accessible and we have met the family a few years ago and they were lovely and so it is a crying shame to see it this way - Personally the container in the car park is an eye sore and it was far more authentic when the shop was inside the building .. Sadly this evening out was not good and it seems a shame as it could be an absolutely stunning restaurant space with a little more heart and Scottish soul -

Nice spot. Great place to stay in our motorhome and have a lovely meal while we are here. Food was nice and beer lovely.

Can’t believe I’ve not left more reviews for this place but it’s one of my favourite places to eat in and around Loch Lomond the staff are amazing and the food is always too class the regulars are lovely too

Friendly environment with reasonable food. Even have a menu for the dog. Staff were very helpful and welcoming. Could even take cake home if you can’t finish it on the premises

Wir verbrachten 2 verregnete Tage in Tarbet und unsere B&B Gastgeber empfahlen uns für den Abend das Slanj, wo wir dann zu Wiederholungstäter wurden. Die Bedienung war äusserst nett und wir haben beide Male sehr gut gegessen. Das Haggis schmeckte überraschend lecker und das Dessert, ein Toffee Pudding, war ein Traum. Das Ambiente ist wirklich aussergewöhnlich. Das Slanj ist eine ehemalige Kirche des 18. Jahrhunderts.

The steak pie, a culinary masterpiece, showcased perfectly tender, succulent meat enveloped in a rich, savoury gravy. Its flaky, golden pastry crust added a delightful textural contrast, elevating the dish to a gastronomic delight. Moreover, the attentive and friendly staff only enhanced the overall dining experience, ensuring every detail was met with professionalism and warmth. On the other hand, the Balmoral chicken, a regal creation, featured succulent poultry, expertly prepared and seasoned to perfection. Its harmonious blend of flavours, with hints of Scotch whisky and a creamy sauce, provided a sophisticated and delectable experience that truly epitomised the pinnacle of culinary craftsmanship. The exceptional value for money further solidified this dining establishment as a remarkable choice for those seeking both exquisite cuisine and an affordable dining experience.

On our arrival the restaurant was almost empty. We were seated and waited around 10-15 mine before anyone came to take a drinks order. We were expecting the prawn starter to be hot but the prawns were ice cold on a cold bruschetta. The beef burger is a frozen burger, not fresh produce which was very disappointing. The toilet facilities smelt strongly of dog and looked like they hadn't been cleaned. Overall very disappointing overpriced meal.

Ready for a break on the way to Oban and found this Gem. Friendly welcome. Delicious soup and great beer. What more do you need. There looked like they had some gorgeous cakes but I didn’t indulge. We really enjoyed our stop here.

Fantastic food & really friendly & helpful service, you must have the homemade Cullen Skink & mackerel pate

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Ate fish and chips and had a gin and tonic made with locally produced gin. Both were great. the food portion was generous and fish was very juicy and well prepared. Staff was very friendly and helpful!

Food was stunning. Haggis Pakoras are amazing, the beef in the pie just fell apart and the cheesecake lovely. Staff all friendly, plenty of parking and the building itself is impressive. It was nearly full when we were there but the tables are all well spaced. If you're in the area well worth a visit. 2 adults, 5 dishes and a good NZ white £75. Superb value.

A cozy place in an otherwise pretty empty village. It made our stay so much more pleasant. The fish and chips were excellent and the toffee pudding too.

A gorgeous setting. We stayed in our van here for the night after finding it in Brit Stops. We were excited to eat here and we weren’t disappointed by the presentation and flavours. The starters were exceptional. We had the chilli prawn bruschetta and makerel pate. Delicious! For main courses: Chicken burger-very good quality chicken and flavours Salmon and King Prawn linguine-top meal Pan fried sea bass- this tasted really good but my husband was disappointed by how tiny the meal was especially the fillet of fish. We would have given 5 stars if the fish had been a bit more generous and the sweet potato fries weren’t overcooked. Also it took three asks to get another glass of wine as they were so busy and kept forgetting. Overall a lovely place to eat and well worth a visit.😊

Lovely place. Ordered 2 portions of fish and chips and 2 burgers and chips . Fish was horrible, very overcooked and batter was crunchy . Burgers were nice. Sorry to say but won’t be returning.

Excellent accueil dans une eglise convertie en restaurant. Les prix sont dans la moyenne mais ce restaurant rencontre un tel succes qu'il est preferable de reserver. Quant au repas, tres bon pour le francais difficile que je suis

As we were camping nearby we came here several times over the course of the weekend, each time the staff Angela and Aimee were extremely helpful, with everything from whisky recommendations to tips about good camping locations and scenic viewpoints! After a bad experience in Irvine they really helped to put the rest of our trip back on track. Lovely atmosphere in the restaurant too.

My husband and I were on a walking weekend in Arrochar. On the Friday night we jumped in the car and drove to Tarbet to find a restaurant. First one we came to was Slanj. We asked if there was a table for two and they politely said yes. The restaurant has a great Scottish theme to it. Lots of tartan, deer antlers, Scottish themed paintings from a local artist, it is very quaint, rustic and very Scottish. We loved it from the moment we walked in. The staff were very polite, friendly, professional and attentive but not overly attentive. We ordered starters of soup of the day for myself which was lentil, my husband ordered the haggis Bon Bon’s... superb! Very fresh, my husband said it was the best haggis he’d every tasted. The soup was homemade and fresh... delicious. Our mains were Buttermilk chicken burger, which was again delicious and fresh, lovely sized portions too, and the fish pie. Fresh fish, prawns, and delicious sauce, boiled new potatoes and perfectly cooked vegetables too. We enjoyed out meal so much we booked for the Saturday night too. On the Saturday night after a long day walking up The Cobbler, we decided to just order mains, we both had sirloin steaks, we like them cooked medium/rare and they were cooked very well. From experience, steaks can be cooked badly but this steak not only was cooked perfectly, but it was the best steak we’d ever had. We spoke with the owner Tom, he told us where he get gets his butcher meat from and we will be taking a trip to Callaghan’s butchers in Helensburgh for some sirloin steaks. We told Tom we were very impressed and most definitely will be back at Slanj in the near future. We will be recommending this restaurant to all our friends and family. After the past year, we need to support our local family run businesses, they work so hard and clearly are dedicated to the restaurant and their customers. Tom and his mum run this place and family run businesses do have a pride and dedication and passion for people and that is clear. If you have ever watched Outlanders, then Tom would not look out of place on set lolCant wait to come back, cant wait to try other items on the menu and we would like to say a HUGE thank you to and all your staff, see you all soon!

Ate here with my GF and the food was outstanding. Scallops and black budding for a starter and salmon en croute for the meal. Staff on point too. Top quality.

As group of friends had lunch today and we were really impressed with both the options and the waitress was extremely helpful checking with the kitchen about four times. She even brought out the packet to show me what the ingredients of the frozen chips were and was knowledgable enough to advise that it was a separate fryer too. A couple of my friends had the vegan burgers which they said were amazing. All in all we had a great lunch and will definitely be back!

Restaurant didn’t open until 11am so we had an egg and bacon butty from the wee van and it was really tasty.

Absolutely terrible!!! I don’t really know how I can expand on that and the title. Simply the worst takeaway EVER

Top class service despite only one member of staff working to go to the kitchen, answer the phone, serve the tables and make drinks. Found vegan options for myself. Thank you 😊

Fantastic eclectic environment, food was great and the owners were absolutely lovely. We'll most definitely be back and highly recommend.

We called first and arranged to park our motorhome overnight after our meal.Staff were very friendly and helpful and this was not a problem.The food was excellent and the portion sizes were very generous. Tried some of the local beer which was also very good.My wife is a GF vegetarian and there didn’t appear to be too much on the menu that was suitable.We asked the waitress what our options were and she told us they would be able to sort something out. After she spoke to the chef she came back with a number of suitable options. My wife had the GF vegetarian pizza. It was huge and she only managed half of it. We took the rest away and she thoroughly enjoyed it the next day too.I had the steak pie with chips. It was outstanding. The pudding portions are massive too.In summary- friendly helpful staff, great food and generous portions. We would have no hesitation in recommending Slanj and we will certainly return on our next visit to Argyll.

Stopped here for the night whilst touring Scotland, restaurant absolutely stunning as was the food! Very good prices and the staff/ manager was very friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend! Thank you Mark and team for a fantastic experience, we will be back!

First time visiting the Slanj. Lunch was amazing so much food to eat. Warm friendly staff made the experience enjoyable

Great motorhome stop and lovely food. Very friendly staff in restaurant and shop 👍🏻. Cannot recommend enough. Short walk to ferry on Loch Lomond where there are motorhome services, but no overnight allowed

Booked this place whilst we were staying in the area. Looks odd from the outside with all the camper vans in the car park and the local shop in the portacabin, but looks are deceptive. The food, however, was fantastic, really well cooked, tasty and really good value for money. Both myself and my wife had the Balmoral Chicken which was delightful, very well cooked chicken with haggis stuffed inside all wrap in bacon. Delicious.The drink prices were competitive to others in the area and, believe me when I say this, there are not many others in the area!All in all very happy with our visit to this restaurant.

Loved the Slanj. The owner very attentive and friendly in his kilt. Waitresses really nice and helpful. Food great. The Slanj is in an old church, it is nice and quirky. Recommended.

Stopped here and was impressed by the food and service. Was also a nice setting. Also followed COVID guidance very well.

didn’t pre book ,very friendly and welcoming , food drinks And breakfast roll all amazing , thank you

Stopover in our Motorhome - great welcome, amazing food, fabulous service and this restaurant and its staff are an absolute gem, not to be missed.

Unfortunately for us, it seemed to be the latter. We booked, arrived at our allotted time, got told our booking didn't count, because it was made through Facebook, despite receiving a "see you on Saturday!" message. Finding us a table seemed to be a huge effort for the man at the door, despite the place being empty. The cleanliness of the place was questionable, and that's putting it politely, food mediocre,and we paid almost £190 for the pleasure! The food would be acceptable if it wasn't so over priced. The only positives I took from the experience were the incredibly friendly waitresses, and the selection of Fyne Ales on offer. I really wanted this place to good, first family dinner since lockdown, and left majorly, majorly, disappointed.

Super supper! Arrived in the rain -we were expected - had booked space in car park & table pleased we did. Staff v welcoming. Dining room comfortable but not pretentious - food was scrumptious. If this way again no hesitation about stopping here - thankyou.

Absolutely great food and super portions friendly staff great place to to come too.fantastic will be back next time in the area I work for NHS Tayside in the covid centre and have worked all the way through and this is my first break from work. Thanks for your hospitality. Kindest regards George telfer

Fabulous food, enormous portions, friendly staff. Haggis bon bons best ive had, Chicken goujons very tasty. Steak and chicken burgers lovely

After a bit of a mix up with our booking, the friendly owner sorted us out with a socially distanced table. Food was all delicious. Staff all very friendly and professional. Our dog was spoiled with a chew stick and bowl of water. Will definitely return here when next in the area. Thanks.

Stopped overnight here a couple of times in our campervan. Enjoyed a takeaway on both occasions. Very friendly staff. Would highly recommend.

Took some of my family for lunch and everyone agreed it was absolutely amazing. Great selection of food on the menu, and the cakes were beautiful. The Strawberry Tarts are a MUST! Great service, lovely and warming attitude compared to some of the other places I've visited in Arrochar. Definitely recommend!

First time dining here after seeing the seafood platter advertised on Facebook. The platter was phenomenal and the service from the staff was amazing 😀 we would highly recommend the slanj to anyone. We will definitely be back again soon xx

Terrible food, terrible service and owner is just plain rude. No professional training obviously and customer service was non existent. Do yourself a favour and find somewhere else to spend your time & money.

Unfortunately due to Covid restrictions there was no live music, but the staff are friendly and helpful and the food was delicious. Portions a more than adequate. I had the steak pie which was lovely, while my partner had the Balmoral chicken which she said was beautiful, a lovely combination of chicken, haggis and whisky sauce. Well worth a visit.

We popped in for afternoon lunch and I'm sorry to say that the food was just awfull. I sent The Slanj a private message but received a very defensive response. I'm extremely proud of Scotland and love to see our tourist industry flourish but standards need to be higher than this. The Slanj is looking very tired and I just think the whole offering needs an upgrade if it's to benefit fully from it's great location.

We tried phoning to book but no luck with anyone picking up. We went to the restaurant to see whether there was a table. On entering, we were coldly told to stand behind a line. The man in charge did not look up at all. After some time, a waitress turned up and the man pointed at us and told her to take us to a table. I interrupted to say that we hadn’t booked and just wanted to know whether they had a table. He then looked up for the first time and told us they were fully booked, in a nasty way, and the waitress started sniggering. We left feeling foolish. We are staying locally and have tried the other restaurants in the area. All have been cheerful and friendly. Not this one. We won’t be booking there in any of our remaining nights.

Waited 45 mins for drinks then they forgot to put food order through and when arrived terrible quality avoid better places in the nearby area!!

Stayed here overnight as a last minute thing whilst travelling up to fort william, very friendly and fit us in with our dog to eat, no problem. Food was lovely as well! Just be careful of midges, we were not prepared at all and in the morning they absolutely swamped us

Best burger I’ve had for a while. Lovely host and did well even with a small menu. Paid lots of attention to my little boy and appeared very child friendly which was lovely. Visited from England it it felt very rustic and original. Thank you

A bit heavy on the COVID aversion side so if you are still in fear you will be comfortable. Food is ok , staff are friendly.

Hubby took me for lunch today the slanj is less than a mile from home I can't believe I've not been before .. can't say enough about the staff .. Erin is such a friendly waitress and so much fun and bubbly she definitely made us smile and the bar man Sean is a dude .. recommended a local gin for me and I must say after 3 doubles I can honestly say it was a really good choice.. the boss Tom is so hands on and was always on the move and didn't leave everything to his staff which is refreshing and he is such a nice guy.. the food was delicious I had the veggie burger with wedges and salad and hubby had the steak burger and both were just cooked to perfection .. a big thank you to the chef Lee and kp Kyle.. you all rock!!! My usual eaterie in the village now has serious competition thank you so much for a lovely afternoon .. and just to end also have to say all the safety measures put in place at the moment were spot on .. thanks guys for looking after us .. Estelle and Paul xx

Food was delicious and wine perfect 😍, lovely staff and very friendly atmosphere. Would definitely come back here.

staff and atmosphere were lovely - really friendly. The food was average though - not much choice although they said its because they were really busy and still getting to used to the covid situation. Probably wouldn't visit here again if I was staying in the area.

So I stopped here for a bite to eat, was greeted by a lovely scotsman who was super friendly and helpful. We ordered a full breakfast and a side of whiskey. The breakfast was incredible and really tasty. Dawson the dog was really awesome too. Well worth a stop!!

Slanj is back open for (free) motorhome bookings. We spent Friday and Saturday night there, and had dinner in the spacious bar on Friday night. They have a limited menu at the moment but there's also a portacabin village shop in the carpark which sells food and alcohol until 10pm. There are numerous long distance walks including the 3 lochs way within minutes of the carpark, and easy walks into Arrochar where there are other eating and drinking places. Black water disposal 2 minutes away at Tarbet pier. Some traffic during the night but I had earplugs in so didn't notice. Tom, the owner, is very friendly and helpful.

We chose this place because it had good food reviews as well as hand-pump beer. We tried some curries for lunch, very ordinary, though the Fyne Highlander Ale on handpump was pretty good.

Seen on social media the pictures an ex employee put on from back of house was disgusting sewage over floor due to blocked drains mice running freely threw the full place tbh it should be shut down goes to show you that you just dont no what conditions are like behind the scenes would RECOMMEND NEVER EATING HERE

We called for an evening meal whilst heading north and were very pleasantly surprised, The Slanj is a lovely old building and we were made to feel very welcome by the owner, his dog and the chef.We both ordered the homemade steak in ale pie and “wow” it was awesome ! I have never had so much quality tender meat on a plate before, this in a very rich gravy with a puff pastry lid and accompanied with real hand cut chunky chips and fresh veg ! All in all a Stunning meal and very friendly staff, the only let down was the temperature of such a large old building, it was cold inside and the toilets were in desperate need of refurbishment

Having read the reviews for here we wanted to try this while we were in the area. We were looking forward to it however were left feeling underwhelmed. We ordered soup and crusty bread, and when it came it was half a small bowl. It was nice soup but the portion was ungenerous. I ordered a sandwich, with an option for these to be toasted. It wasn’t a toasted sandwich, merely the bread toasted and it was a bit disappointing. The actual premises are lovely and has a good atmosphere

Interesting building, retaining many of the original features. Very welcoming, especially Rob, the owner and his beautiful dog, Dawson.

Was really surprised at the quality of food from this wee hidden gem. Been a few times in the past and it gets better all the time. Nice friendly and welcoming staff. Always a nice assortment of people in the restaurant. Pea soup is the best starter if it’s on. Just a lovely wee place if your up Tarbet/Arrochar way.

Just a nice stroll from hotel, although the road is very busy. Inside retains the look of the church. The food and staff very friendly, Ideal for a snack and quiet drink.

Great visit on way home on 2/1/20, in our Campervan that made me wish we’d stayed here the night before. It was quite busy but we were greeted on arrival and our order taken quickly ... the 2 kids ordered the chicken goujons and I ordered the scampi ... the food arrived just as quickly ...The chicken was very generous but I could have eaten a few more pieces of scampi. The kids weren’t sure about the chips at first but ate them all anyway.All in all this was a great experience which means I’ll be back Service, food, coffee , chat all good. Staff were friendly and helpful ***Ps I’ve read a bunch of these reviews and if your not happy tell them !!! ... the staff are busy and very accommodating there’s no point moaning once you’ve Left ... they can’t improve YOU’RE service if they don’t know you weren’t happy... ***I’ll be back to eat drink and be merry very soon AND take advantage of your car park overnight x Ellen, Logan & Heather ✌️

At the slanj bar we went for lunch first of all I walked into the bathroom and it was absolutely discussing I felt like I wanted to be sick because off the smell and looks. Then we had our lunch the plates were cold the food was bland and it was overall disgusting. The tables were not cleaned and were sticky and the service has got to be the worst I’ve ever came across the waiters had absolutely no manners at all never asked how our meal was or anything not even a smile on their face. It was a shame as I was really looking forward to it aswell but oh well their is restaurants like that I suppose very poor!!

We went on Saturday 14th December and it was both our 40th Anniversary and my 75th birthday, it was lovely and cosy inside and food was very nice.... I am now a convert to toasted cheese and pickle sandwiches ! The young man who runs the place was most welcoming( no kilt as had been working with the barrels) but the Scottish music in the background was very pleasant, Would go again if in the area and if you are please try it.

We had a fantastic night at Slanj! The food was brilliant and the complimentary shuttle service from our hotel to the restaurant and back was an added bonus! Huge thank you to Tom, Jane, Robert, Lauren and Tam - keep doing what you’re doing!

We booked a table at this restaurant about 5 days ago as we are staying in the area and had heard good things. On arrival tonight we were told to sit wherever we like and when we said we had booked it made no difference as we could still sit wherever. Not an issue in itself but clearly little in the way of preparation.

Really welcoming proper traditional Scottish feel, with friendly accomodating staff (in paticular the four legged type) :) and therefore dog friendly menu too, should be more like that down South where we are from :)

We stayed in Tarbet last week and found the Slanj to be a little haven in the town. Friendly and warm, it also has a really handy shop that can supply a surprisingly large range of food and drink! Thank you.

Popped in just before lunch for a coffee and a wee breakfast roll. Greeted by a very welcoming young blonde girl in a kilt , very polite attentive and friendly Great coffee and a wee roll and sausage with my other half going for a slice of home baked cake . Great quick service and good interaction with us , the only customers .Otherwise she kept busy setting up for lunch .As a hospitality manager for some 40 years would love to have as dedicated staff as her. Good quirky venue Great service but only negative was it was freezing nae heating on a cold Scottish morning . Back toilet areas could do with tidy up but I expect work in progress Having spent previous week visiting Argyll and having a few stop offs others could learn a few things about hospitality from the delightful young waitress With her welcoming our tourists we are in same hands

We were here in a camper van as a ‘Brit stopper’. Great welcome, very friendly guy, rustic renovated church, Scottish music & great food

Awesome meal great rusitic church venue with Scottish music, great friendly staff came back the next night to use their takeaway service and got huge portions highly recommend

Have been to slanj several times now and excellent every time . They even provide a pick up and drop off service . Very dog friendly , even a doggy menu so you can all eat together. Fantastic host Tom . Eat in or take away . Would highly recommend

We came across the Slanj as we were picking up our daughter from Arrochar & Tarbet Station & had time on our hands.... We were greeted with a friendly chat... We enjoyed a cuppa & a light bite meal.. Which was just enough....all home cooked scrumptious....

Stumbled upon this restaurant after a long walk up Argyll forest...needless to say their local lager went down well afterwards. Decided to return for dinner later that evening as the vibe was something completely different to what you’d expect to find...church-turned-restaurant that knows who & what it is...returned that night for a glorious 2 course meal, food was lovely - hearty, generous portions, and absolutely delicious - and really enjoyed the wine. Very reasonable coatings. They had a local band perform so we took a table near the back as we anticipated wanting to avoid the noise howeverrrrr we were soon moving up towards the atmosphere as they were bloody good. Great night all round, if you’re after something a little different and a little more ‘local’ would def recommend...the owner even offered us a taxi service between our accommodation. Go if you can.

My husband and I decided to try Slanj Restaurant (we live in Scotland and I have a South African accent as I grew up there). My husband ordered a soup and sandwich and I ordered mussels in white wine from the daily specials board(also on the menu) and was told they have run out of mussels (12.45pm). That was really aggravating as nothing was said to us when we were given the menus.Hubby ordered a lager and I ordered a glass of Sauvignon blanc at £5.50 for a 250ml glass (pointing to it on the menu) . (I DO NOT DRINK CHARDONNAY AT All and the wine I was given was definitely a Sauvignon blanc. When we were ready we went to the till and was not given a bill, only told what the amount was £24.15 which confused me as restaurants usually give you the bill first. After I paid I was asked whether I want the bill which I then said yes. On our way home I looked at the bill and noticed I was charged £6.95 for a chardonnay. I was fuming as I was specific to what I wanted. I honestly feel this was intentionally done and we will NEVER go back. So please future customers please check your bill before paying.

Lekker gegeten hier. Schotse aankleding. Voormalig kerkje heeft alles; bar, restaurant, winkeltje. Op het grote parkeerterrein kan je je camper voor de nacht stallen. Redelijke prijs. Prima. nationalistisch schots. Typisch. Personeel/ eigenaar vriendelijk, tikje rauw.

Good atmosphere, good pub grub and they even let you park a camper in the grounds for an overnight stay.

Decided to visit after walking nearby hill. Warm welcome from staff ordered coffee then snack from kitchen both went down well. On a side note established welcomes dogs . What more does anybody need good coffee, good food and dogs. Definitely return next time when in area.

We called in here twice during our visit to Tarbet. The first occasion was simply for coffees but we came back on another occasion for lunch and enjoyed vegetarian burgers with salad and fries. They were fine. Service was welcoming and friendly. The place is nicely decorated and has a 'homely' feel about it. We would return here for a casual meal in good surroundings.

Slanj won our hearts immediately when we walked in, with the recorded Scottish music playing in the background and the waiters in kilts. Someone, finally, gets it. We don't want to be blasted with warmed-over American pop music when we're going out for dinner in (in this instance) an old deconsecrated church in the middle of Scotland! The food was good, the waiter, in addition to wearing a kilt, was heads-up with a great sense of humor. We would go back in a heartbeat.

Lovely meal The legendary Slanj Steak pie certainly lived up to its reputation! Staff were friendly and polite and the service quick and efficient.

Came here twice in one day and were treated very warmly. Comfy couch, nice pepple, good food. Slanj!

This was our second visit to this restaurant,the food is lovely and the staff are attentive, our waiter remember us from our visit in April. Don't expect a conventional interior,it's a mix match of tables and chairs, which adds to the experience.

Imagine school dinner, imagine a dank chippy, imagine something from the freezer aisle that is both then undercooked, and covered in grease. Welcome to the slanj.

Was staying at loch lomond holiday park,and decided to treat ourselves to a wee fish supper, shouldn't have bothered the fish was overcooked and like rubber and the chips were swimming in grease,it was horrible.

Decided to try this place as read so many reviews about it. Stayed for the night parked in our Motorhome. An excellent spot for walking the local area. Bit disappointed with the food. My wife had the steak pie as recommended, came without any gravy so was very dry. Had to ask the waitress for gravy. Some of the staff were very friendly and helpful, got served by a young lady of very few words who just put the meals down on the table and left. Very quiet for a friday night, by 930pm just the two of us and a local at the bar. Maybe it was just one of those nights..?...

Visited on a Saturday night with family and our dog whilst at Loch Lomond Holiday Park, food was tasty and fresh and the staff were really friendly. Loved the doggie menu! Our little jack russel enjoyed some chicken and gravy. Live music on at the weekends too which was great, really enjoyed our night would return.