The Antlers in Argyll & Bute

Good food, freshly cooked, good, friendly unobtrusive service and a pleasant ambience. Bad weather prevented local small boats from fishing, so sadly no seafood, but a good menu nonetheless. Maybe some people should understand that if for any reason boats are not landing then this will be the case- no fault of the cafe.

Visited this place on a hot sunny day. An amazing seafood menu posted outside. When I ordered, I was told that they had no seafood. Then why advertise it outside? I had fish and chips and my wife had scampi. (Guess they don’t class as seafood). The fish and chips were well below par (not sure the chips were even home made) and the scampi and chips could have come from a freezer shop. Add to that very poor service, with the girl serving seeming not to care. If we visit Jura again, we shall eat at the hotel. A shame really, because this place occupies an excellent spot, not least on a hot and sunny day. A lot of money for below average food and very poor service.

Visited the fantastic island of Jura. On our way back to the ferry we decided to stop into the Antlers for something to eat. Website said open to 6pm and the board outside also said open to 6pm. We arrived at 5pm and were were advised but a lady who I assume works there running down the slope from the cafe shouting were shut.

The café is open for dinner on Friday night. We had excellent fresh langoustines and delicious rum and raisin ice cream.

Came here for fish and chips it was beautiful it was the best fish and chips we have hade in a long time x the only thing is I wanted more lol

An amazing wee cafe on Jura, lovely staff and an amazing selection of food, cakes and ice cream. Opens very early for anyone who is wanting a food before heading out on a hike. Small gift selection and cards also available for purchase. Would definitely stop by again.

This was a horrible experience..... the owner was surly and over charged us for our food. She wouldn't give me a glass of tap water. When I realised id been overcharged and went back to complain the cook abused me all the way down the road and then actually drove down the road to be rude some more. What a shame for such a beautiful place to leave with a bad memory. It's soo easy to be nice but it's a fine line between hospitality and hostility and the antler was on the wrong side of it.

Such a wonderful little cafe (& dog friendly!) in the heart of Jura. We were made to feel so welcome. The seafood was very fresh, fantastic portion and very reasonably priced for what you get! My husband had the lasagne which was homemade and absolutely delicious. We are very much looking forward to returning, thank you!

Wow! a lovely warm welcome. Served some delicious cake and coffee. It was great to speak to person who runs it with her partner. You can tell and feel they love running the cafe. It's is all home cooked food and cakes. The place was tidy and well cared for. Anyone, will enjoy an early morning coffee, or a spot of lunch or try some of the main meals. You will just enjoy your visit. It is one of the few places that opens at 8am. An excellent start to a day on Jura. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Good service, nice food but very expensive seafood for dinner. We arrived with no wine as there were no signs to say it’s not licenced.

Distinctly average food and no tap water provided. I’ve never known anywhere that didn’t provide tap water and we didn’t want to use plastic bottled water that was the main alternative. Waitress was unhelpful and food took a while to come. OK if the pub isn’t serving food yet but wasn’t impressed.

Craig house is the centre of Jura. The Antlers is right in the middle of Craighouse. They do good Coffee. Good cake. But - they do better breakfasts and better dinner meals. And they are lovey people. So go.

A member of staff at the Ardbeg distillery recommended the Antler Cafe when she asked what we were doing that day and I had said a visit to Jura. Well she gave a great recommendation. We had a lovely lunch served by absolutely great staff who were really friendly and helpful. We all had a filling, tasty lunch and were set up for the day. The lunches are generous and with a serving of island hospitality. We absolutely loved Jura - so much so we had to return 2 days later for another visit. There is something really, really special about this island and place. Thanks to the staff at the Antler cafe for making us feel so welcome. Highly recommend. They do specials of lobster and langoustine and venison (all local).

Great food, great view, lovely people. Fresh local food including venison and seafood. Ice creams served as well to takeaway.

We dropped into The Antlers for a welcome cup of tea in the morning during a day trip to Jura with Alex, our brilliant local guide. The weather was so awful that we returned for an amazing freshly cooked and most welcome indulgent lunch …. Fish and chips, pie and chips, prepared on the spot ! Friendly welcoming staff and would totally recommend to everyone!

I've just had a gorgeous roast at the Antlers, beautifully cooked lamb, homemade Yorkshire, crispy roast Potatoes, and the gravy is exceptional. If your visiting Jura The Antlers should not be missed. I can vouch for their great Scottish breakfasts, seafood and ice cream. A big plus for me is that the staff are all without exception welcoming and happy. Ps if you still have room (or are ready like me) they have a great choice of ice-cream.

We ate here for 3 nights during our 4 night stay on Jura. The seafood comprises of lobster and langoustines is just superb as is their other evening meal offerings. The lasagne’s also delicious. Not licensed but you can take your own drink and they will even chill your wine if you take it in earlier. Also of interest was the fact many guests of the nearby Jura hotel were eating there says a lot.

Absolutely wonderful dinner at The Antler. the sticky toffee pudding was to die for.. according to my sister in law and dad! The food was exceptional, the staff were so friendly and were excited to go back for breakfast!!! Everything was locally caught and served with a huge smile.

Took a trip to Jura from Islay and after visiting the lovely beach just a bit further up the road we headed to The Antlers for some lunch. My OH had pie and chips, I had their apple pie and they were delicious! I really wish I'd got another one to take back to the cottage! We had dogs with us and while dogs aren't allowed inside there was plenty of outside seating. Stopped off there again later after another walk with the dogs for an ice cream. Very friendly service too!

Toller kleiner Imbiss mit warmen Speisen und netter Bedienung. Fühlten und sehr willkommen. Das Essen war sehr gut und es gibt leckeres Eis zum Nachtisch.

This wee bistro/ cafe is open for breakfast lunch and dinner and everything in between. The staff (Isla) are extraordinary- really friendly, skilled and efficient. Food is great. We had breakfast before a boat trip. Huge choice, veggie and vegan well catered for. Didn’t have ice cream but it looked fabulous. What an asset to Jura!

Really impressed with this place, we managed to get a seat outside which was perfect for us with our dog and had gorgeous views out to the bay. You can pick Arran, Islay or Jura ice creams and we had lovely coffees and soft drinks. Wish we had come for lunch the menu looked delicious.

This is an assuming cafe until you taste what is on offer, as the carrot cake and passion fruit cake were among the best we have had. We pooped back for a snack lunch and the toastie was quite superb.

Antlers is an excellent wee cafe serving great food at a reasonable price. The staff are lovely and friendly, the food delicious, the cakes scrumptious and the ice cream to die for! I will definitely be back.

We visited Antlers in early May 2021 and were delighted to find a lovely new owner serving homemade food with local ingredients. There is a real ethos of fresh, local ingredients, for example they serve local farm eggs and ice cream from nearby islands (Arran & Gigha). The staff are super friendly and there is outdoor seating with a sea view for sunny days. We liked it so much we returned twice in two days! The club sandwich was amazing, as were the omelettes and paninis. Would 100% recommend.

So good - this was my 2nd visit.Last week had fish n chips - cooked just the way I like them. All staff helpful and pleasant in these socially distanced times.Had Triple Chocolate Cake to take away. Yummmy.Today I had the best scrambled eggs n toast I ever had. Again service was relaxed and excellent. Had Raspberry Cream Cake to take away. Quality.

Lovely lunch of homemade penne pasta macncheese. Served with style and aplomb by a lovely waitress who had the chef rustle up a freshly made portion of salad dressing for the best, crispiest and most varied salad I’ve had in a long time. Pity you are so far away ‘

Lovely atmosphere great service. Fresh home made food served with a smile. This place is a little gem that is a must for the island. Definitely worth paying the place a visit. I wish the new management and staff the very best of luck!

We had the Hot Chocolate with whipped Cream and Marchmallows. It is almost a meal in itself ;-) But also the tarts and cakes are absolutely top of the line. We'll be back.

We stopped here for lunch on our final day in stunning Jura, and had a really tasty and great value meal with excellent service. There's a choice of indoor or outdoor seating, and Antlers is ideally situated just across the road from Small Isles Bay, the shop and pier.I especially enjoyed the scone, jam and cream, and the kids enjoyed their hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows. In addition to the tearoom is a lovely little shop selling some lovely locally produced gifts and souvenirs. We'll definitely be back!

Tha Antlers, just 50 meters from Jura Distillery, is a lovely place for lunch (or coffee, tea and cakes) in Craighouse.You can learn quite a bit about Jura from the posters and booklets that are available, as well as by chatting with the owner.We had coffee and cakes (delicius) before the distillery tour and lunch afterwards. Food was very good, quickly served, portions were generous.This is now our favorite place for lunch on Jura!

A nice place for elevenses or a warm snack lunch. Good veggie & gluten-free options too.Cosy & friendly with good ideas on the walls for your visiting and walking experiences.Some nice gift buying opportunities too!Only issue is that (already limited) phone signals don’t penetrate the thick ‘Croft’ walls but despite this the place has no broadband - in the 21st century these are unfortunate (and irritating) deficiencies when picking this place to, say, shelter from the rain (or midges)!

This is a delightful cafe serving great food right in the middle of Craighouse, the main village - with space inside the whitewashed old stone building and also four or five tables outside on the wooden deck with glorious views out over the bay. The service is really friendly and the food’s great - Jenny had breaded prawns with a side salad and chips today, while I loved the green veggie burger with hummus and a salad. They also do classy Belvoir lemonade - another plus. Just a lovely cafe, in a lovely and off-the-beaten-track spot. Thank you so much.

Whilst the weather was very soggy, we popped into this cafe for lunch. Very tasty, quick and family friendly.

Very nice cafe and craft shop. We had soup for lunch and it was really delicious. Great location, very clean. Good tables outside with nice views. Friendly and very helpful staff. Nice choice of menu. Open from 10-4pm each day, except Friday when it opens later from 6-7 pm for fish and chips and takeaway food.

Le due signore sono cortesi e gentili e il servizio è , compatibilmente con tutto, preciso e cordiale. Il bistrot si trova in riva a consta di un piccolo terrazzo con tre tavolini con panche ed alcuni tavolini all’interno. L’arredamento è modesto ma anche i prezzi sono molto onesti: il menu non è molto vario ma può soddisfare tutti i gusti.

We popped into this lovely place for coffee and cake while we waited for the bus to the ferry, friendly staff told us what was available and took our order and brought it out to us within minutes.

Visiting the beautiful island of Jura stumbled on this excellent small restaurant. We just had lunch. The Cullen Skink was to die for. Cod goujons and fries light and delicious. They have some nice craft things for sale too. A very good experience

We took advantage of The Antlers' rare (Fridays only) evening opening, to eat here as a change from the Jura Hotel (across the road and the only other option on the island!) We had a delicious meal including lamb steak and venison, accompanied by our own wine since The Antlers does not have an alcohol licence. I would have given five stars if my dessert - shop-bought meringues with cream and raspberries - had been homemade. Otherwise no issues. Friendly and charming.

Great spot for a coffee and a bite to eat.....along with stunning views. Coffee and bacon roll to die for

This is a place to take tea and a scone if you like, and just enjoy the view.Catch up with friends,and here the local news. There is always the wild life, deer, otters, and a hairy man on bike.I love Craighouse with its peaceful atmosphere and friendly people.

Had a lovely lunch, home made cakes which where delicious and a small area of local crafts - really enjoyed our visit

A great café serving a good range of dishes for lunch. I believe they are open for dinner if booked ahead. We enjoyed the seafood food and a baked potato - both extremely tasty and well priced.

Just home from my annual jaunt to the beautiful Isle of Jura and no trip to Jura would be complete without having dinner at The Antlers, Sharon and her wonderful staff never fail to please with the fantastic menu of locally sourced produce, thirteen of us enjoyed a delicious dinner of curried parsnip soup, mango and feta parcels, venison casserole, lamb, pasta, beetroot burgers.....to name but a few of the dishes, our party was made up of meat eaters, vegans and vegetarians, we were all extremely well catered for and are already looking forward to our next visit.

This cafe has wonderful views from it. Small menu but the food was second to none. The venison burger was delicious and the service was excellent.

Lovely tearoom on jura .really friendly staff and delicious food ..a little gem an a beautiful island .only had time for a takeaway yesterday as racing for ferry but would recommend for anyone visiting

We had a pot of tea and Jacket chilli beef and a bacon and blue cheese panini, both were lovely. It was a busy little cafe. There is plenty of seating outside in good weather. All the food served looked good. The staff were most friendly.

The antlers made us give up any notion of cooking our own breakfasts whilst we were in Jura. Then stopped in for a wee scone, and had dinner there too!

Wir waren am wohl besucherstärksten Tag des Jahres (am Juratag während des Féis Ile) im Cafe. Nach unserer Destillerietour verspürten wir Appetit auf einen Kaffee und eine leckere Kleinigkeit. Im Antlers wurden wir fündig. Auch wenn es kein warmes Essen mehr gab, aber das war nicht weiter schlimm, denn wir wollten ohnehin lieber Kuchen essen. Wir haben das Cafe mit 5 Personen und einem Kleinkind besucht. Sehr freundliches Personal, dass uns sofort einen Hochstuhl zur Verfügung stellte. Der Schokokuchen mit Jurawhisky war einfach nur klasse. Fluffig mit viel Schokolade. Die Scones so wie sie sein sollen. Wir waren sehr zufrieden und werden bei einem erneuten Abstecher nach Jura sicher wiederkommen.

My wife and I have been visiting Jura for 30+ years. This place has gone from strength to strength in that time. It’s a lovely little coffee shop with hot food. It is ideal for Craighouse - nice but not ‘flashy’ - which itself is not a ‘tourist trap’.

A lovely cafetière of coffee for two, very reasonably priced. We loved sitting on the deck watching the folk of Craighouse and it’s visitors go by. Lovely to chat to Sharon and Joan and our dog was made to feel most welcome too. Perfect stop for visiting yachts and passenger ferry travellers.

Jura is stunning and Craighouse is a lovely village 20 minutes from the Islay ferry point. Served by Jamie with a smiling face and good chat. Lovely fresh food.

Craighouse is the capital of an island with a population of a couple of hundred locals. This place of course catered mostly for tourist. Yet is#t made you feel welcome as an insider. Nice tasty menu. We loved it.

Lovely little cafe serving great food, looking out over the harbour. Allows dogs in the outside seating area. Has a nice wee gift shop too.

We called in here for a coffee on a recent trip to Jura. The coffee was nothing special but ok. The service we received from the Antlers was staggeringly bad. I have written many many reviews for Tripadvisor - this the first time I have been moved to rate anyone so low. We entered the cafe to order coffee and the lady told (yes told) us to order outside at the tables not in the restaurant. She then followed us outside to the table, took teh order we wanted to give her inside, and promptly want back inside to where we had been standing to process the order...WHY? I guess it is her cafe and she can manage it how she chooses .... on the other hand we certainly won't be going back - we will be going to the Jura Hotel for better coffee and better service and be very happy to pay slightly more for the privilege.

Sat outside at a table on Sunday morning (June 10th) at 9.50am & began browsing the menu`s on the table, a woman came out and simply said "we don`t open for 10 minutes", no good morning or greeting whatsoever, we left & ate elsewhere.

Had our lunch here after a tour of the nearby Jura Distillery. Food was reasonably priced and service was good 👍

Friendly staff, great 'famous' venison burger, dinner on the deck overlooking the bay and Elvis's back story... Excellent.

Cosy tea room beside the distillery, good range of snacks on offer - wee bit early for lunch for us so feasted on home made scones and jam instead.

A real surprise to find a choice of gluten free items on the menu of this cosy cafe on Jura. The scone was wonderful. The owner was very friendly and helpful. A lovely setting. Some local crafts available for sale. Well worth a visit.

We visited a couple of times to sample coffee and cake in the afternoon and enjoyed the experience very much. Homemade cakes and a homely atmosphere make for a relaxed time watching the world go by or listening to older locals reminisce. There are local...

If you are having coffee, check the spout on the cafetiere is in tact. I was served coffee in a glass cafeteriere, and the spout had been broken off. I pointed this out to the manageress was who said it was perfectly alright and made...

We're veggies and Antlers didn't let us down. The soup was good value and it came with a - Wait for it! i'm a cheese scone connoisseur and these are very good (one under 'world-class'). If you are on Jura, this is the place.

After the tour at Jura we walked down the street a bit to this quaint restaurant. The leek soup was delightful and accompanied by a fantastic fresh cheese scone.

Siamo arrivati mentre stavano chiudendo e la signora ha comunque acconsentito a farci un caffé. Il luogo è caratteristico con...

Always choose a special dinner composed of locally sourced ingredients, freshly cooked to order. Cozy atmosphere and interested staff.

My husband and I were looking forward to a welcome break after a glorious cycle ride on Jura but on entering The Antlers, we immediately felt as if we were interrupting the staff (who had no other customers at the time).

We popped in for a quick lunch but were a amazed with the food we were given ....a seafood chowder / soup which was the highlight of our foodie holiday.

Fuimos para un almuerzo rápido en astas antes de visitar la destilería de Jura. Me gustó el ambiente acogedor en este café pequeño y pintoresco. Me sentí como en casa! Me encantó el hecho de que el lugar estaba decorado con un montón de fotos que muestran la historia de Jura. Realmente disfrutamos mirando todas esas fotos mientras espera por la comida.

We came ashore after a day at sea to a very welcoming cafe with a great team, good hot drinks and delicious cakes.

The Antlers offers a very good range of dishes from a small kitchen, there's a decent spread of filled rolls with things like bacon, black pudding, square sausage etcRather different burgers... venison!!But the must have for me was the Cullen Skink, it's a Scottish fish chowder made with smoked haddock, some restaurants make a thing of offering it but don't provide the real thing. The Antlers was spot-on, substantial and full of fish.

We called here for a little lunch. The waitress was very friendly and the cafe was busy but we weren't waiting long. I ordered a special of tomato cheese and pesto flatbread with salad which was lovely. My hubby ordered cheese and ham toastie with a bowl of Cullen skink which he hadn't had before and really loved. We both enjoyed it and would recommend to others.

In diesem Cafe gibt es sehr leckeren selbstgemachten Kuchen (sogar glutenfrei) und auch Herzhaftes (Fischsuppe , Burger).

While in Islay we took a jaunt over to Jura for the. Day and had spotted this cafe on the way through the main village (only one ). Stopped in on way back and although worried initially found disabled access and parking close to entrance. Lunch was lovely and freshly made combination of sandwiches and toasted breads and was just what was needed to fill gap. All in all a very good and reasonably priced establishment

Popped in for tea and cake before getting the bus back for the ferry to Islay (bus stop is right opposite). Tempting selection of cakes- I had orange & poppy seed which was lovely and moist. Also took the opportunity of buying some crafty bits from local artists, which I always like to see in cafes.

Popped in for a drink and some cake which were lovely. A great little gift shop but the thing that stood out was the island information adorning the walls.

Clean, bright & cosy setting, beautiful views, good service, clean toilets, tasty food, scrumptious cakes & scones, good value and you can also purchase local crafts and souvenirs

jeden Tag neue Suppen und weitere Kleinigkeiten. Die Broccoli/Stilton Suppe war sehr gut und schmeckte genau so, wie ich es mit Stilton erwartet hätte! Nette Terrasse mit Blick aufs Meer.

Great little spot. Food was very nice. We had the excellent Cullen skunk, a kind of local fish soup and coffee. Lovely little place with some nice local crafts. Well worth a visit.

Had a fantastic lunch here. Great cafe. Staff Extremely helpful. Service was excellent. Food was amazing and not expensive for an island. Great views. Good parking. Definitely visit again. Thanks for a lovely welcome

Auf den Hirschburger, von dem ich hier bei TripAdvisor bereits gelesen hatte, freute ich mich bereits vor dem Urlaub, daher war The Antlers ein Muss auf Jura - und erfüllte alle Erwartungen.Das Bistro ist klein, aber fein, der Service sehr freundlich und der Ausblick, vor allem von der Terrasse aus, schön.Für mich war aber der Burger selbst das größte Highlight. Ich wählte den Stilton-Käse als Zusatztopping und das war eine sehr gute Wahl. (Süße rote Zwiebel oder Bacon wären bestimmt auch nicht schlecht gewesen).Man muss dazu sagen, dass das Wildfleisch meiner Frau von der (sehr festen) Konsistenz her nicht zusagte - für mich umso besser, da ich ihren Burger mitessen konnte ;-). Ich merke dies an, weil vielleicht nicht jeder Wild so gerne isst. Aber es gibt ja auch genug andere Gerichte...Die Preise waren völlig in Ordnung: Der Burger kostete 8 oder 9 Pfund (bin aber nicht mehr sicher, ob inklusive Zusatzbelag oder ohne).

We had lunch here a couple of times during a 5 day stay. The menu has a good choice of items. We had the soup which changes daily and it was really lovely. The people that work there are lovely too and very knowledgeable about the local area. On the walk in the dining room there is alot of info about the island too. They can get pretty busy during lunch so if there are more than 4 of you it would be best to book.

After a long day out in the most amazing scenery, it was just the tonic to tuck into a great Venison Burger with all the trimmings. Inexpensive, wholesome and really tasty, I'll definitely be eating here again. The homemade soup on the next table looked delicious. Friendly staff who enthusiastically told me all about the island and where to visit next. Great, many thanks.

Planned to lunch here but the smell of fat was overpowering and clung to clothes for hours after some of us had been in only a few minutes, so we decided to eat at the other establishment. Sorry, but cannot recommend and did not try the food.

The gift shop was very nice and featured local artisans. The lunch menu was very good and the staff was extremely helpful.

We love going to the Antlers for lunch. Good food , good prices , good service. We live on Islay and visiting Jura is a nice day out.

This is a beautiful little restaurant on the Isle of Jura, We had dinner and lunch here. Everything was freshly cooked. The Beetroot Soup,Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup were very tastly. The Venison Curry and the Chicken in Sweet and Sour Sauce were all home made and delicious. The staff were very firendly and made us feel very welcome. We would crtainly recommend thsi restaurant.

Had a wonderful lunch, staff were really helpful and friendly. We arrived at 11.45. but lunch is served from 12.00The owner said that she could offer us soup. We had beetroot soup. Yummy!

Family run restaurant,everything freshly prepared,good selection of dishes.Will recommend to those visiting the island of Jura.

We stopped on Jura for lunch and the antlers was a great place.Great choice of food and specials also. Most of us had a burger and was excellent good craic from staff too defo recommend..

We enjoyed a simple but very adequate lunch here. The view was very pleasant. We would certainly eat here again if on Jura.

We eat here on a regular basis through the summer months. Good, fresh food, friendly staff, and some locally made gifts at realistic prices.

A good alternative to the hotel for lunch, and open on Wednesday nights (and some others?) for dinner or takeaway. Only a few steps away from the hotel and old pier. Good cafe menu of soups, sandwiches, burgers and salads. Welcoming and helpful staff. Recommended. Note that The Antlers is only open during the main tourist season and mostly just during the day - check with local websites, but this is roughly the Easter to end of September period.

One of the few eating options on Jura and it is a good one! The service is good, the food is good too. Try the venison burgers!

Stopped here to sustain ourselves whilst relaxing after a hard day's walking the previous day. The terrace was the ideal place to enjoy the sunshine and refuel on the home-cooked fare whilst watching the world go by.

Lovely set up, home made cakes, hot chocolate is amazing !! Hot food made to order and highly recommended, sit inside or out. Open in the evenings during the summer on Wednesday and Friday's - also does a takeaway service which is excellent for you Jura stay. No alcohol licence but I believe they let you bring your own

We visited Jura for a day from Islay. This bistro is prominent in Craighouse and we stopped for a morning coffee before our exploration of the northern part of the island. It was quiet when we called in but the service was good and the coffee came in a cafetière. The lunchtime menu was just being put on the blackboard and it did look inviting. The local coach operator called by and ordered 13 lunches for his coach so it must be a popular place to eat.

Good coffee shop in Craighouse. Has an outdoor terrace which was lovely and warm. We went for morning coffee and lovely cake. In typical Scottish manner, the weather changed so we popped back for afternoon tea, sitting inside.

Not many places to eat on the island so just as well the Antlers serves decent food at reasonable prices. Lots of historical photos and information about Jura to browse while you wait too. Good home baking. Worth a visit!

We stopped in here for a late breakfast whilst kayaking around Jura. The food was excellent and the service very friendly and prompt.There were numerous fascinating displays on the walls which provided some excellent background information on the history and the culture of the area.Well worth a visit.