Tarbet Tea Room in Argyll & Bute

Petit endroit accueillant,très bon moment en ce lieu, breakfast excellent , accueil chaleureux, décor cosy.

We stopped here for a well deserved break in our road trip. We only had hot drinks but the staff were lovely and the food looked amazing.

Stopped for tea and scone while travelling north. Tearoom was quite busy so we sat outside in the sunshine. Service was quick despite the numbers of customers.

Beautiful little tea room, cosy and quaint with a gorgeous and eclectic array of little tea cups! Well worth the stop off in Tarbet for a quick cream tea or light lunch.

We called here for a much needed pitstop for food and a break from our mammoth drive, really friendly and welcoming and serves the best coffee i had in all of scotland! Also had 2 paninis which were super tasty and couldnt resist sampling some of the sweet treats on offer, would highly recommend this little gem

Questo piccola sala da te è il primo posto dove abbiamo mangiato dopo l'inizio del nostro viaggio. Atterrati a Glasgow e diretti verso Fort Williams, in un viaggio di 15 giorni a spasso per la Scozia, dove mi ero documentato in posti da vedere, luoghi dove dormire e mangiare, ci fermiamo qui semplicemente per fame e per un posto che sembra "carino",,,

Situated on the side of the road in a lovely small building. Good quality sandwiches, scones etc. Very convenient for a small luch when visiting the area. Recommandable.

Driving along Loch Lomond admiring the wee beautiful places like Aldochlay, Luss and Inverbeg. We started to feel a little hungry, it was early morning, sun was out with a wee bit of rain, we stop at the Tarbet Tea Rooms. It was like being in someone house very welcoming and the people were just great, we all (Three of us) had a breakfast of eggs, bacon, black pudding tattie scones, mushrooms and baked beans with a nice pot of Earl Grey tea, presentation was great and the staff could not have been more friendly, the price was reasonable, I would have paid more it was worth it. Then we were on our way over to Loch Fyne and visit the Clan Campbell castle at Inverary. Great Day.

Stopped here for breakfast after a night in an Airbnb! Not only were the rolls amazingly low priced but they were packed with filling. Would 100% recommend - the cakes also looked lovely!!

We stopped here for Brunch today. It is a proper old style tearoom and I loved it. Staff were friendly, food was good but, not as good as the home made scones!! Loved the decor with all the nik-naks scattered about and the mismatched china cups and saucers on the table. A lovely wee place.

Stopped off at Tarbet Tearoom on way to Kenmore yesterday. 6 of us arrived in for a breakfast roll. The ladies were extremely friendly and provided speedy service. The rolls were delicious and the tea provided in real old fashioned china. Also bought some lovely millionaire shortbread to take with us which was chunky and delicious. Well worth stopping off.

Stopped here for afternoon tea, was not disappointed, service was great and the staff very pleasant.

I think this small tea room is more than excellent. The teas and coffees are always delicious and the range of hot and cold snacks would surely satisfy most tastes. You're sure to receive a warm welcome the moment you step in the door and the service is remarkably quick. A terrific place for a short break when en route to or from the Rest and be Thankful or travelling alongside Loch Lomond but it's probably worth bearing in mind that it closes mid-afternoon when things are quiet. I plan my journeys around the tea room and wouldn't stop anywhere else.

Called in for a cake and some tea but the place was packed so we had cake to go,or is it called a cake away? Anyway the cakes were delicious and well worth the visit

My husband found this wee gem a few years ago and we called in yesterday for breakfast and absolute beaut, friendly good food well cooked and a total family atmosphere always feel like I'm at my grannies, the coalman called in for his lunch and the banter was fun, looking forward to my next visit, so so helpful, and thank god not a Mc donalds very reasonably priced and frequented by bikers!!! thank you very much to the lady who served us what a star.

We stopped to get our toddler fed and found a hidden gem.

We needed a drink and we called in, this place has very few tables, like many places you don’t know if it’s order at the counter or waitress service. We only had hot chocolate which was very hot but not that chocolatey. The staff were very nice and friendly I have to say.

This is a lovley little tea rooms very clean lovely food very friendly and about 5minues walk from tarbet hotel

Pricey food for sure, a full breakfast only consisted of 2 slices of bacon, 2 eggs, potatoe scone and a slice of Lorne sausage. No bacon, fried mushrooms, sausages or beans so far from "full".

Had morning coffee, as there was not much other choice. Cafe is small and has a sort of old world charm. My wife felt that the tables were not very clean, as they are laid up with cups and saucers, which makes wiping them down a little difficult.

Lovely service, great fresh scones and a cracking pot of tea ! Simple, no fuss, great quality. More of this please :)

An excellent café, very friendly staff, and very good prices... Bacon, haggis and potato scone roll for £3 - I am sold. Keep up the good work!

We stopped mid morning for a hot drink. The cafe is quaint but any cafe using tablecloths needs to ensure they are washed and changed regularly. Ours had numerous small stains and crumbs on it.One of the tea cups on our table had a clear tea ring visible. The lid of the coffee pot was also greasy. The tea and coffee were good but the whole place,including the toilet,needs a thorough clean. Sitting outside may be a better option on a good day.

A quick cup of tea and little cake full of tasty currants. Character place lots of little pieces of cutlery on display. Friendly staff.

Popped in for a cuppa and cake. The coffee was very nice but that was about it. My cake was decidedly the oddest cherry bakewell ever. The floor was filthy as was the toilet, you know you're in trouble when the toilet cleaner bottle its self is filthy and the white door is greasy black in places.

Lovely food - a superior cheese and onion toasty followed by farmhouse fruit cake that had been baked in an actual farmhouse! The staff were both welcoming and friendly. The decor is quirky and reassuringly individual. This is a lovely wee spot to come in for good coffee and some real Scottish hospitality. Didn’t have the French Fancy but it looked amazing and I will be back for one!

We popped in here on a recommendation from our boat captain. We had toasties and coffee with homemade cakes. Delicious. And the curly haired lady who served us was full of the bantz 😀 Value for money.

We visited this tearooms when in the area, nice selection of food and drinks friendly staff good price

This is the a wonderful little Tea Room. The staff are very friendly and helpful. You must try their home made soup it's out of this world, as well as their home made scones and cakes. Toasties and meals you will have no complaints about. Last time we were up we went 60 miles out of our way to have soup and tea. Well worth it.

Stopped here many times while cycling. Just gets better every visit. Fantastic soup and home baking. Get there before 3pm. Real pots of tea with pots of hot water. Fantastic. I will be back soon.

Girly pink tea room with adorable staff.

Stopped by here last week and had one of the best toasted sandwiches ever. Friendly staff were most welcoming and the food was great.

This is a great little place, staff so friendly and helpful. Food filling and plenty of it. Tea for one is great, a large pot and the same size hot water and plenty of tea bags.

Great full breakfast with tea bacon eggs etc.. for less than 7£, nice atmosphere & service. Definitely recommended!

L'ambiance est typique avec les nappes et les tasses en porcelaine. Le petit déjeuner est copieux et scandaleusement peu cher....

Lovely location on the banks of Loch Lomond and with no doubt lots of footfall that comes to the area,...

Quaint style tea room with a good range of hot and cold snacks. Can highly recommend the home-made scones although...

This lovely little roadside tearoom is delightful. It is small, cosy, and charming, and very much like entering someone’s front...

We are a family of four and we stayed nearby in Tarbet for a walking holiday. The Tarbet tearoom's breakfasts...

A charming old style tearoom with first class staff. Food very good. NIce surroundings feels very homely.

This was our first Visit to Loch Lomond and after a cruise on the loch we decided to have a...

Nos hemos detenido en la sala de Té Tarbet en varias ocasiones al regresar de viajes a Argyll. Está justo en el 83 simplemente por el hotel. No hay mucho espacio para aparcar, pero si se puede conseguir en la entrada hay una pequeña zona de parking justo enfrente adecuado para el hotel. El salón de té es pequeña y sencilla, pero tiene un ambiente muy agradable y el personal es muy amable. Tomar té en vasos de China es bastante raro en estos días y no sólo te dan una buena taza de té pero tamaño también sacar adicional taza de agua caliente. La comida es típica de una pequeña cafetería y siempre hay un montón de opciones deliciosas tarta.

Tarbet salón de té es una pintoresca habitación estrafalaria té pero tradicional que sirve principalmente el desayuno, el almuerzo y aperitivos ligeros, así como tartas y pasteles. Paramos en el camino de vuelta desde Lochgoilhead para algunos el desayuno, el lugar estaba bastante concurrido, pero pudimos encontrar un asiento fácilmente. El personal era muy amable y el desayuno felizmente modificado nuestra orden para asegurarse de que no conseguir algo que no nos gustó. El servicio fue bastante rápido y la comida era perfecta.

Eight of us went for Sunday breakfast after my daughter's hen weekend. The Tea Room is small and intimate - a bit like eating in someone's living room. The staff were extremely welcoming and friendly and couldn't do enough for us. We all had the full Scottish Breakfast which is excellent value. As one of our party pointed out you would pay as much for a glass of wine in a trendy, city bar.We didn't partake of the homemade cakes but they looked delicious and we could have been tempted if we hadn't been so full!

Old and souvenir tea cups aligned along the window... very british! The place is comfortable, the ladies are polite and quick, the cakes and sweets good. Small place, very relaxing.

Great place to eat very good value for money (I had a full scotish breakfast for £6.50 includes coffee)Very friendly and all fresh home cooked. Highly recommended *****

Home cooked food, really good service, good tea and coffee. If you're looking for a stop on the way for a pastry or a Cornish pie this is the place to stop along the way to Glasgow. Small but efficient and very old-school. Scottish food at its best and home-cooked as well.

A tiny place. It was a tricky job to wedge ourselves into the last table avoiding the China and lamps and other guests packed in. But oh the fruit scone was to die for. Best ever. Crumbly and packed with fruit. The coffee was good too and the staff good natured. About £6.5 for tea, coffee and scone. Parking and seating limited. Recommended

Came here on a scorching day after walking down from the railway station only to find that the electricity folk were replacing power cables and they had no power. Enjoyed the banter, a cold drink and a cake. Don't call 'tablet' fudge and soak up the relaxed atmosphere at this little gem of a cafe. Loch Lomond is a hammer throw away and the station is 5 minutes up the brae.

Brilliant cosy place with great service and fabulous, tasty food. Real Scottish filling food. Egg and beans on toast was massive and perfect. Scones were excellent and we got the last one as they were almost sold out at 11 in the morning. Great quaint building, don't miss it. Highly recommended!

Stopped off here for a coffee when out for the day. Not a big tearoom, (around 6 tables) but comfortable and cosy. The first thing that struck us was how pleasant the staff were. This makes such a difference, when people have time for a wee laugh and a joke. We had a pot of tea each, a piece of carrot cake and an empire biscuit. I liked the books they have available for sale-for a donation. If we were passing through, we'd pop in again.

Very nice tearoom. Very friendly ladies, superb food and an excellent price. Well worth a stop and we will go back. Thanks

Stopped here while travelling to Dunoon. Despite being February it was really busy and it was easy to see why. The food was excellent and I haven't tasted scones like their's since my Granny and Grandma made them. I would definitely stop here again for something to eat. The service was excellent and nothing was too much trouble for the staff.

We had an unplanned stop at the cafe as my son had been travel sick. The ladies we were greeted by were so so kind. Gave us everything we needed to get cleaned up and back on the road. The cafe was full at the time with lots of people enjoying breakfast but nothing was too much trouble. We had a lovely take away de-caff tea and coffee. If we pass again we will be sure to stop for a proper visit.

Friends and I were staying in Tarbet for the night and popped in for a quick lunch. We all loved the food, the setting and especially the lady (can't remember her name) that ran the place.Highly recommend.

Excellent from the menu to the food to the staff, Varied Menu, Food was piping Hot , They offer a Gorgeous Homemade soup every day that you can order with a Roll Or Toasted Sandwich, I Had a Baked Potato with Cheese & Haggis topping one day, Its definitely worth the short walk from the Hotel to Lunch There. It was the best part of our trip apart from the Views of the Loch.

Very friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. The place was cosy and very cute. Good food, big portions and great for the price!

Visited last week for lunch.Excellent food, atmosphere welcoming, service fast and good selection of books if you are in need of reading material.

Visited on several occasions in September had wonderful cakes locally made. Great food, excellent prices. Lovely view of the town. Breakfast was a delight.

We stopped off here one wet Saturday for a quick bite to eat. Although it didn't look much from the outside, the place has a comfortable, quirky feel about it, and the lady who served us was friendly and chatty.More to the point, the food was lovely - much better than the appearance might have suggested. We didn't go for anything fancy - a bacon and brie panini, and a roll and square sausage - but everything was tasty, and the ingredients were good quality. The bacon in particular was lovely, and when we commented on it, we were told that they source it from somewhere near Oban. That's a long way to go for bacon, but it was worth it !All told, this place was a pleasant surprise. Recommended.

A small welcoming tearoom.A variety of breakfast hot rolls,soup,Haggis toasties,full breakfasts etc.A great welcome. All food locally sourced.All excellent.Small step upto toilet otherwise all on one level..Parking outside.Next to a post office .Cash only but you can always visit the post office for cash.A must. Wow.

We had walked across the three loch trail from Arrochar and stopped here for refreshments. Bacon sandwich was good. I like the interior. I like the way the staff welcome you. We returned for afternoon refreshments after a boat trip on Loch Lomond. Again a warm welcome and good food. Thank you and we will return on our next visit to Tarbet.

We broke down on our return journey just before the tea room at lunchtime. It was the most convenient spot to breakdown as we were able to have a great lunch there whilst waiting for the recovery vehicle, but even after we had left to stay with the car they offered us a nice warm drink on the house whilst we waited. Friendly and helpful staff, great service and nice clean facilities. We weren't planning on stopping but the next time we are heading that way we will definitely stop again. Many thanks to the helpful staff there on that day!!

Stopped here for lunch service was good food was very good ,homemade soup very nice .Tea served in China teapots and cup and saucer good value and felt comfortable.It is only small but really cosy and friendly

Antes de recorrer el lago en bicicleta paramos aquí por una taza de té.El lugar es muy acogedor y los precios son muy normales. Nosotros pasamos un miércoles en la mañana así que el servicio fue muy rápido.Me gustó mucho.

On a family day out, we stumbled by this little quaint tea room. It was very nice and the staff were very friendly. A great little find on a random day out around loch Lomond

Friendly and welcoming. Quirky in a nice way. Good coffee and chip buttie excellent. Very good for quick bite to eat or coffee and scone.

We ordered some drinks and cakes. One of the drinks orders was wrong and one of the cake orders was wrong. Cakes were okay. Whole place in need of some TLC. Some eclectic items displayed around the tea room.

Sehr leckere Stückchen und Kuchen.Auch die Suppe war sehr lecker und selbst gekocht. Sehr freundliches Personal und Kinderfreundlich.

Great place to stop! So handy if you’re going to Argyll or Crianlarich/Oban from Glasgow, or just on a day trip to Loch Lomond.We stopped at 8.30 on Saturday, just as they were opening, and got bacon butties (delicious and fresh), and a cafetiere of coffee each, giving us two cups each. Superb: REAL coffee. And all for a very reasonable £9.00!Going to or from Argyll is a lengthy journey; I’d definitely recommend you take a break here.

4 of us stopped for tea and scones. Tea cups were stained with tea marks. Scones were hard. 4 teas 3 scones 1 carrot cake. £14. You make up your own mind. I won't be back.

The staff were very good and the food was good nice mug of real coffee as well,but the tearoom is a bit dated could do with a upgrade to the decor.

On our way to Oban we stopped at the Tarbet tearoom which we had enjoyed on earlier visits to the area. We were not disappointed. The full breakfast was excellent, the service was cheerful and attentive, and interestingly the tearoom has been refurbished to a high degree but has retained the ambience it always had. Good value too. Car park is fine and we have never had a problem parking. A good place for a break on a longer journey.

We stopped based on TA reviews on our way home from Ardnamurchan. The decor is a little odd, it's a bizarre shade of pink with old fashioned nic nacks dotted about. It's like an elderly lady's living room. The loo has modern wall boards but looks like it's been painted in the dark!!! It had magazines that you can read which ironically seemed to be mainly interior design publications. The first thing I noticed was that it smells really greasy when you walk in, which put me off a little. However we stayed and had soup and a sandwich. The food was really lovely we both enjoyed our choices and the waitress was polite and friendly. I can't complain about value for money, £12 for drinks and soup and sandwich for 2 people.

We stopped here for coffee and scones and without doubt had the best latte we have had since arriving in Scotland. Small tea room, friendly people, delicious scones!Suggest anyone passing through stops here for great great coffee.!

came across this tea room while driving around and what a find it was, old fashioned cosy atmosphere, lovely homely food and very pleasant staff.Would love a place like this nearer home.

We stopped by the tearoom while driving by. Most of the restaurants in and around this area stay closed during December. However, to our pleasant surprise this place was open. The first feeling about this place is "warm". This is both in literal and metaphorical sense. The lady taking orders and serving was very friendly. The food tasted good and was value for money. And, the ambiance was priceless! Will come back again.....

Lovely welcome, beautifully laid tables with china tea sets. I had a pot of tea and family had cappuccinos and freshly baked scones, which were delicious. Great place to stop on Route to Dunblane

This little tearoom offers a good range of food we stopped for a lite lunch and enjoyed it very much. Can't park directly outside but a good sized car park near by. Was a pleasure to see the little post office still open given so many have closed.

We broke our rainy morning drive from the lochs here on the way back to the city. The atmosphere was welcoming and the cakes were amazing.

This tearoom is tucked on the bend between Arrochar and Tarbet.We'll known to the Bikers but don't be put off by that.Also doesnoce soup ,sandwiches,cakes,scones etc.Really nice staff,reasonably nice interior and a few chairs and tables outside. Gets quite busy and parking quite limited at times.Will be back for another breakfadt

Compact and quaint with miss marched, old style crockery but warm, welcoming and good food at reasonable prices! Only adverse comment I'd make is that we nearly missed it as the only advertising executive sign is right by the coffee shop!

Stopped here for breakfast this morning. Although it is pretty basic the service was excellent and the food was good.Every table was taken and the atmosphere was good with people chattering away.

The smell of fried food, plastic dining chairs, stale cakes and dusty crockery was enough to put us off. The staff were very friendly and welcoming though.

The best cafe in the west of Scotland. Happy and friendly family run cafe. Food is very good and always get what you order make sure if passing you give it a go.

Although I have driven past the Tea Room many times it was only recently I stopped and went in. Lovely Wee place with a good selection of refreshments and cakes. The do good tea/coffee and I found the best apple turnovers which are my favourite cakes. Will visit many more times.

very quaint tea room lovely staff bit on the expensive side cost £8.00 for 2 latte and 2 cakes but was very enjoyable

really friendly people, had lovely soup and a toastie, well worth the money (not too expensive), a real find.

Walked to this place after a cruise on Loch Lomond. This is the sort of place we'd love to have closer to us, we'd be there a lot! The food is fresh and plentiful and the staff are friendly and very helpful. I had soup and it was delicious, others had burger and chips and everything was devoured. Hubby had a pot of tea for one and got 7 cups from it...very pleased hubby :)

We visit this tea room every time we come to Scotland. The food is like home cooking, fresh generous and high quality. There is a welcoming atmosphere, the staff are friendly and attentive. This place is a must you should call in as you pass through Tarbet.

I used to work next door at Tarbet hotel. That place used to be my number 1. Lovely breakfast all day long. Staff very friendly

Plastic table cloths, white plastic garden chairs, odd display of old dusty tea cups, mediocre scones, jam in plastic packets. Need I say more!

stopped on bike for breakfast, not very big but very friendly and good cooked breakfast. Would definitely go back.

The Tarbet Tearoom was a welcome sight to my eyes after I began my journey North. I went in to find kind, helpful staff and food prepared to a great standard.Exactly what I needed to continue up the road !

We have an annual charity cycle from Glasgow to Oban and we break the journey at the Tarbet Tea Room. We have been doing this over a 10 year period and have always enjoyed the experience. We have had every thing from the breakfast to the scones and coffee. All have been great and the friendly staff offer a first class service. The ambience of the place is good too. If I am in the area I will always stop and there is ample car parking at the tearoom.

Lovely staff always cheery and welcoming. Food is great, been a regular customer for years. It's the best place to go for breakfast in the area. Great for families as children can pick and choose- very accommodating to dietary requirements/issues.

Myself and my wife popped in for a tea and coffee and some cake. We did not enjoy it from start to finish. We had a dirty table which no one offered to clean and also for a tea room there cakes were very basic and not nice. Won't be going back unless standards are lifted..

Stopped for a late breakfast and had lovely freshly made bacon and egg roll and an enormous pot of tea. The tea was served in lovely vintage cups.The staff were very friendly and served with a smile.Will certainly stop again.

Lovely cake here - highly recommend the millionaires cake! Pleasant staff and a nice time. We arrived a bit later in afternoon and it was a little messy around (floor and tables needed wiping) but this was probably just after a very busy service and otherwise, a charming place to visit.

Agree with other comments. Looks good from the outside and they probably justify the higher than average prices by their strategic location at the crossroads. Coffee from an instant machine was okay, tray bakes were fine. Service was offhand, confusing I think just who was doing who a favour. Worst point was the "aircraft taking off" style noise from the drinks cooler. We often drive up to Inverary and wont call here again.