The Carradale Hotel in Argyll & Bute

Absolutely wonderful people who run the hotel and a beautifully homely atmosphere along with decor! Supper clean and very well presented rooms along with immaculate bedding etc. The food at this place was top notch and Chef Cara’s creations were divine! It’s the sort of food you’d expect in an over priced restaurant somewhere swankey, the presentation was beautiful and the flavours were fantastic and each plate was empty every time! We could of gone out and tried other places to eat but when the food was that great you really don’t need to! So thank you for the delicious meals guys! It is a must if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, harbour walks and the bay there are soul juice! 2 people on the beach over the hour I was there with the dog. Definitely returning in the not too distant future.

We have been visiting relations in Campbeltown / Machrihanish for around 30 years and due to circumstances this time we were looking for a hotel in Campbeltown, but unfortunately, or fortunately as it turned out, all the popular hotels were booked up possibly due to a huge Cycling Event that was being held that weekend in the town. We booked the Carradale Hotel and were pleasantly surprised by the beauty of the road north to the hotel, around 25mins drive. On arrival we were greeted by Rhona the hotel owner. The hotel is run by Rhona and her family and they were all so pleasant and attentive. Fabulous breakfasts to cater for all tastes and equally fabulous dinners in the evening. Our room was perfect with huge comfortable bed and was very clean and nicely decorated. We will for sure head back here in the future and recommend this quaint hotel as somewhere different to spend a day or two. Well Done Rhona & Family…. Many Thanks for a memorable stay….Bill & Agnes

A beautiful restaurant serving the most wonderful food. We came as a family of 4 and we all agree that this is one of the best restaurants we have ever ate in ….. so much choice, the food was cooked to perfection and the portions were plentiful! Our hosts were amazing and made us feel so welcome, i only wish we lived closer as we would be back every week! A true hidden gem that everyone needs to try

It's such a shame we only get to eat here once/twice a year....but it's always worth the wait 😋 We always enjoy visiting here , and we all look forward to eating here....super tasty and great portion sizes....and always accommodating with our fussy kids. Staff friendly and attentive. Thanks again

We had a lovely meal last week. Everything was freshly made, piping hot and delicious. We had creamy cajun chicken, cheese burgers, sausages, skin on chips and homemade onion rings. Portion sizes were huge. Both my daughter and I are celiacs. Our order was taken and there were lots of options available. I had the Cajun chicken and my daughter had the sausages. So nice to have so much gf options, that don't compromise on taste. The burgers looked delicious. Good quality and very succulent. Great value. All served with a smile. We will be back.

Luxurious experience on offer here. Varied and fresh menus. Ask for small portions in advance if you are that way inclined. Steve, the professional chef, is highly obliging.

What a find. We arrived early and were able to check in straight away as we were wet and cold. Beautiful room, clea and comfortable, a really lovely building with oak furniture and a very warm atmosphere. The owners made us feel valued and were so helpful. The food was incredible !!. Tapas style scottish fare, local produce cooked beautifully by the owners daughter. Breakfast I the conservative was fabulous, everything you could ask for, eggs Benedict with haggis, smoked salmon with soft scrambled eggs, continental choices too. Highly recommended. We will return.

Ate in the charming restaurant situated in the conservatory. Loved the ambience and decor of solid modern oak furniture and soft lighting. The tapas style dishes were inspired and utterly delicious. Small plate sized samples of locally sourced produce. The Kintyre/ Campbeltown smoked salmon was delicious as was the melt in the mouth, lamb Yorkshire puddings. To finish, we enjoyed delicious profiteroles and the good conversation of our three fellow diners and an affable waiter. An excellent evening!

Visited for an evening meal with my wife whilst on holiday. Excellent food, and good, friendly service. I had the langoustine that had been landed that morning. Served with smoked mussels. Absolutely superb. My wife had three dishes from the Scottish tapas menu, all of which were excellent. Home made churros and profiteroles for dessert was the perfect end to a very good meal. Would definitely recommend. P.S. I have read some of the negative reviews about the service and welcome. Absolutely not our experience. I think the reviews are probably more of a reflection on the authors than the establishment.

Had drinks in the garden and dinner in the conservatory. We'd been asked about any dietary requirements at the time of booking, which is always a good start. The Wee Scottish Plates is local produce in a tapas style. Sections of meat, fish and veg based dishes. Highlights for me were venison meatballs, monkfish and the house version of salad nicoise, with hot smoked salmon and smoked mussels in place of tuna. Friendly local waiter with plenty of local knowledge. Unhurried and good value.

Stopped here for a drink Very friendly staff Happy to help Nice and clean Felt safe with the surroundings

Dinner bed & breakfast at the Carradale Hotel was a lovely experience. Staff all very friendly, service superb highly recommend.

We arrived at the carradale hotel after a long walk through the village. Given it was the only place open nearby we thought we’d stop for a drink. Initially we thought it was closed as it was very run down looking and the sign on the bar door said ‘closed’. However we decided to go in and chance our luck as we were desperate for a seat. The staff weren’t the friendliest and we were expected to order our drinks whilst standing at the door (no menu was offered). There was very limited choice and our drinks arrived in their cans with no offer of a glass. Inside is very bland with no pictures on the wall and it was completely empty with no atmosphere. Many of the tables outside on the grass area were starting to collapse and one had been used to store dead plants underneath. Overall wouldn’t recommend as there is another pub in the village that is much more welcoming and has much more to offer.

Booked a table in the restaurant. Pleasant views and attentive staff. Food was ok. It was a set menu (£28 for 3 courses or £23 for 2) with 4 or 5 choices. The menu sounded great and the dishes were fine but nothing special and didn't always delivered what was promised. Felt a bit overpriced. We had much better food elsewhere for the the same price.

What a great wee hotel nestled in a great part of Scotland. Staff are brilliant and service is first class. Shown to my room from reception, excellent room and everything you can expect from a quality hotel. Alex and Liam who work behind the bar and serving food (local lads, always good to see) were fantastic....nothing was a problem, well done. Great to sit out, have a drink and eat in a well maintained and well furnished garden. I would highly recommend this hotel both for a drop in for eat/drinks or an overnight stay. I will definitely be back and highly recommend.

Back in the area to try and improve my golf on the neighbouring course (not going well unfortunately) and decided to stay and dine in the hotel again. What a change even just from Christmas time. Refurbished rooms and a brilliant selection of specials to complement the bar menu. We had the Halibut and the Game Pie and would highly reccomend both. See you again soon ladies (and Alex).

Came in here for a few drinks and food while in the area First off the service was poor, waiting times to be served while staff are in the back area... got shortchanged buying a drink and then when we paid for food we had 2 extra drinks added to the bill that we did not actually have...! Unfortunately we did not realise this until it was too late and we had returned to our hotel and looked over our receipt. Really poor as far as service is concerned, the young boy at the bar was also very strangely behaved and made us feel uncomfortable. Comparing this to a smaller hotel in the area the differences are quite unbelievable. We have a lot of friends and family that travel to this area of scotland and i WILL NOT be recommending this place.

Every table has a reserved sign on it yet they have NO customers and nor do they want any. We wandered into the hotel at 12.45pm on a Saturday in mid holiday season and were accosted by staff saying “what do you want”. We replied saying a drink from the bar and were told that the bar did not open until 1pm !!!They are also letting the garden go to ruins. There used to be lots of tables and now just a few benches remain.We used to go in for a drink after a round of golf and now we can’t and don’t want to. We miss it. Come back Morag and Marcus (previous owners).

Great hotel with wondefrful food. Breakfast choices and cooked Scottish fantastic. Ate evening meal on three nights and choices and quality great.

We were staying at the caravan site just down the road and this was a pleasant walk along the beach and and up a lane (about 20 mins). Friendly locals and a pleasant bar, nice garden and conservatory restaurant. We had the seafood platter with fresh langoustines and dressed crab, very good, perfectly cooked langoustines I may say. The staff were very nice, friendly and helpful.

Good range of drinks and pet friendly. The barman was very nice, the menu looked good but we were too early.

Where do I start , what a loverly place me .my partner and our 4 legged friend poped in here for Xmas drinks while staying in the area ,bar was very festive and cozy and also very dog friendly while deciding on a drink as there is a great selection the barman got our dog some water and biscuits nice little touch , we had some drinks a couple of Malts there have some great local ones , also there was live music the night we were in which was great we were here a few years back and the previous owners didn’t make us feel as welcome as the current owners did , I’m sure they will succeed we’ll definitely be back . A must visit if your in the area .

Poor service. We’re looking for food on a Friday night in October holidays but none available . Unwelcoming staff . Very restrictive licence .

Had a lovely bar snack, hosts and staff very welcoming, warm and cost environment, will definitely be back.

We stayed four nights at the hotel and, after eating there the first night, weren' t tempted to try anywhere else as the meal was so good. The icing on the cake that night was live music in the bar with a couple of Geordies playing fiddle and guitar and Lorne MacDougall, who was back visiting his birthplace, playing the bagpipes - and can he play! There was enough choice on the menu to keep our party of nine (including a vegetarian) happy and all the food was freshly cooked and very tasty. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and, when the youngsters got flooded out of their tent (camping in Scotland does have its perils) they tumble dried their clothes and found them a bed. The hotel isn't a luxury retreat but everything was clean and worked and any niggles were compensated by the attentiveness of the owners and the excellent food

Had dinner two nights in a row here as it was so good. I had the most fantastic fish and chips, cooked to order and perfect on both nights! Can't wait to go back! The guys serving in the bar and restaurant were lovely as was the chef who was more than happy to talk to her customers. Highly recommend.

Sailed in for some food with friends. The somewhat limited lite bites option menu was all we could have as it was mid afternoon. We had Cullen skink and a burger. Neither dish was very good. The haddock in the soup was tough as was the burger. The burger came without any garnish. No one in our party enjoyed the food . The pub seems quite nice and has a pool table and a good selection of ales. We’d stop for drink again but give the food a miss till things get better.

Despite email confirmation, they could not find our reservation when we arrived. Seated us nonetheless, but it was an hour between drinks and food. One plate lukewarm, the other cold. Sent back and it was replaced with one that was hot. Vegetables seemed coated in oil. Dessert (ice cream from dairy 100 yards away) was excellent. Had to go find waiters several times.

The venue is modern and tastefully decorated.

We were staying in Carradale and visited 3 times as the food is lovely and the team really friendly and welcoming. The seafood platter was the best however the fish and chips was amazing..... how do they get the batter so crispyDefinitely recommend a visit to anyone in the area. Next time we will make sure to visit their ice cream parlour too. Dog friendly for those with furry pals.

Enjoyed a great evening with friends at the hotel tonight. A year since we last visited and consistently good. Gorgeous food - and lovely friendly service. Haggis Bon Bons and Chicken Balmoral especially good. Really great value - borh food and drink. Excellent recommendations of local malt and gin.

As I said on my review on the hotel page this place is just great. Definitely go for a visit, I can guarantee you won’t be disappointed!

Had the most amazing soup which I was not expecting. It was tomato and basil I think but it was extremely tasty

We visited the Cruban Inn which is part of the Carradale Hotel twice whilst staying nearby, once for afternoon drinks and then again for food. Both times we were warmly welcomed by Alex the barman who was friendly and chatty. The food was lovely and a good choice on the menu. They are also dog friendly and supplied water bowl and dog biscuits for our dog. We will definitely visit again if in area.

I think they are trying there best, but the owner should be on the working side of the Bar more,otherwise attention to detail and all that. The thing is there not much of a choice in Carradale, so god knows what foreigners think of it.....I think they need to get their act together and stay focused.

Stayed her with my wife a few nights ago and found the place to be absolutely spot on!

Reading a previous review from a stay which seemed to include the Police and Fire Service. one would think that this is Basil Fawlty territory: but not from our experience. The hotel having changed hands recently is step by step improving the building both externally and internally. My wife and I enjoyed a two day visit. Food was excellent and our room very comfortable. The staff were very attentive particularly the barman who helped us with our luggage and acted as waiter. All with a smile and a cheery chat. Great hotel to bring your dog!

We visited the front bar on the Friday evening of 6th October 2017...after a couple of drinks from the friendly barman we decided to book for a meal on the Saturday night....we turned up expecting to eat in the bar, but we were taken to the lovely restaurant at the rear of the building with a roaring log burner....we had the haggis, nips n taties starter which was fab...the mains we had were, fish n chips, pork stroganoff, sweet potato curry and steak pie. ..all were lovely, and no worries or complaints. ..this was a quiet night for them as there was a wedding on which most of the village attended..but all the same it was a visit I would recommend. ....

Booked table for four wish we had not

Na veel zoeken rondom het gebouw de ingang van het hotel annex restaurant gevonden. Bij onze binnenkomst waren er nog twee tafels vrij. Een van de tafels bestond uit twee kleinere vierkante tafeltjes waarvan er eentje was gedekt. Toen wij vroegen of we konden eten werd er gevraagd of we een reservering hadden. Deze hadden we niet en kregen vervolgens te horen dat ze volledig waren geboekt. En dat op een dinsdagavond! Op ons aangeven dat we net waren gereserveerd werd er geen moeite gedaan om wat te regelen en werden we doorverwezen naar het andere hotel. Hoe klantonvriendelijk kan je zijn vooral voor toeristen die geld bij je willen uitgeven.

We booked into this hotel late in the day having missed the last ferry to Arran.The hotel looked a little run down from the outside but we were pleasantly surprised with our room .The staff were very helpful and our evening meal and breakfast were...

After reading reviews we were disappointed when we did check into the hotel. Yes, the staff were fairly welcoming but...

Made very welcome, friendly staff, comfortable beds. Food cooked well and excellent breakfasts' Great bar with lots of beers and...

We ate dinner here, with our dog, in the conservatory. Nice outlook to the garden. Not a huge menu but...

Had lunch here in the conservatory as it's dog friendly. Short lunch menu and they'd ran out of a couple of things on there. But food was nice and portions large, would visit again. Fish and chips a big hit with our party (more than one person could eat!)

We visited this hotel for coffee and later for Sunday dinner. The coffee and scone were served in the bar by a very pleasant young man. I fact, all the bar and restaurant staff were very polite and pleasant. The menu did not give a true impression of how good the food actually was and the chef is gradually expanding the range on offer. The dining room is warm and spacious which makes for a wonderfully relaxed meal.

Food was very good, A good variety of food on menu, plenty of vegatarian choices and fish options, Service was excellent taken through into restaurant and seated, Restaurant was half hull, food came out quickly and was well presented. We had a waiter named Robert who was very attentive and explained the specials and ensured we had everything we needed, also Alex the barman made sure we had drinks as required.Chef was off tonight but this did not show in the quality of the food.We will be sure to eat there again.Many Thanks Alan and Gill

Have been coming to Carradale for many many years as our parents live there. We Have always find the local people very welcoming and polite. However, my son and young family went into the bar firstly to see if they had any room for us to have a meal and secondly to play a quick game of pool. The time was 5.40 and was very rudely told children were not allowed after 6pm. Ok so a quick game of pool and we will find elsewhere to eat. But after the bar mans manor was so so rude they decided not to bother as they were not going to be spoken to like delinquents!! You can imagine our surprise when we were. Waiting outside only to see a couple with 2 children enter the bar, and be served! I was fuming I decided to go and enquire as to how this was allowed? And told they are locals and will leave by 6!! So would we had we been given the chance! The manager came out and explained the law which I fully understand that wasn't the issue, the issue was the rudeness we were shown. I said perhaps there should be a notice somewhere that made it clear to people that children were not allowed in after 6pm. To which I got told there is a notice at which I was shown ( in small writing on the wall inside the pub under the fire rules)! I'm sorry but who reads the fire rules when they enter a premises! A notice on the entrance door might have been more apparent. Just as a side note the Smirnoff Ice was 8 months out of date on our last visit 3 weeks ago !!!! We had heard from various sources that since the change in management that the reputation had gone down hill.

I did not stay in the hotel but did eat in the restaurant and drink in the bar. The bar is well stocked with an impressive range of gins and bottled beers as well as good beer on tap.The staff are knowledgeable and the service is friendly and attentive.Nothing is too much trouble. We ate in the conservatory on our last night of holiday. The food was excellent. I recommend the sharing seafood platter and the halibut. Both were divine.The food is not fast food.This is food cooked fresh to order and served really well. The staff look after their guests and we can't wait to return.

Our second visit to the area and decided to have lunch here, oh my days the best burgers, home made lovely. Will be returning a hidden gem in this quiet location. As promised would make a review, we met the son of the owner who wa so helpful thank you

We have been visiting The Carradale hotel for a number of years now and was always a highlight of our holiday to Campbeltown. On our last visit we were informed it was under new management and the menu had significantly changed. While it was all still good and a lovely night out, there was a noticeable change with the food and standard and they were obviously busy therefore some items were not available. The service was lovely and friendly.

I've been coming to Carradale for more years than I can remember, my mum's been coming at least 50. In the last few years of coming here the hotel, and indeed the village as a whole, has been getting quieter. Last year we heard the hotel was for sale and we were excited to find out what the new owners would do with the place, as it was quite frankly tired and run down. We went for a meal tonight. Although the village has been busier, we didn't think we would need to book. We were advised by one of the team that they were fully booked, we were 3 adults and a child, however after checking with the new chef, we were accommodated. Although the service was a little slow, due to how busy it was, the food and the staff were excellent. As regular visitors to Carradale we highly recommend the hotel for a meal and look forward to our visit next year. Can't wait to see what's happening then xx

My 29 year old daughter was refused service in this hotel as she didn't have I d with her even though both parents were with her at the time . Surely it would have made sense to listen to the parents and not to snatch a drink from her hand it was both extremely embarrassing and upsetting to her and my wife. Maybe some staff training is in order for the management of this establishment

Had a super meal with friends the haggis Bon bond where to die for as we're the black pudding bites and the fish cakes melted in the mouth. Will come again

Really impressed with our meal. Haggis bon bons and battered black pudding (not battered as such, just a lovely crispy coating) were amazing. Mussels and fish cakes great. Good quality locally sourced food. Attentive and friendly service. Log burner and sofas a cosy addition to the dining room. Looking forward to our next visit.

This is a very large hotel with lots of different bar areas. The four of us sat in the very pleasant conservatory area. After a Nacho starters I had a very good Chilli at £11.95. My friends all had burgers which were excellent. The staff were very friendly too.

There's not many hotels you book last minute and end up blown away by this is one! Set in stunning scenery and neighbouring the local golf course it's one of the best hotel stays we have had. From the minute we were greeted to the minute we left nothing was too much trouble. The hotel is under new ownership since last year and the team there are amazing they could show some 5 star establishments a thing or two about customer service. It's the small things that count and they do it in abundance. The food was superb great choice and cooked fresh with great wine menu to match.breakfast was lovely and again great choice. Bar is a great mix of locals and residents in comfy surroundings and great atmosphere. Thanks for a fantastic stay we will be back very soon.

Booked this hotel on the morning of our stay. Arrived slightly early in 25 degree heat with a scenic drive on the way (scenery is stunning). The hotel was lovely, food excellent. The staff cannot do enough for you and made our stay very enjoyable. We certainly will be back and hopefully the weather will be equally as good next time.

Not good customer service, bar staff surly , waited too long to be served, not a good atmosphere , it's a shame really as there is good parking and a small restaurant which unfortunately was closed .

Stayed here overnight whilst working away, owners Rhona and Carra were very friendly and helpfulGreat value for money, breakfast was lovely and they even had gluten free bread available for me

Nothing better than playing a round of golf then going into the hotel and chilling with a few beers. Food is good and the atmosphere is brilliant and is very reasonably priced.

Visiting the town for an overnight stay and found this little gem behind the golf course. Friendly, mixed with locals and other travellers had a good meal and service was great

The hotel's pub is very intimate and offers a fine selection of beer, wine, and spirits. They even provide a "gin list," which is something uncommon for Americans! Dinner in the hotel's conservatory was a treat, and the food itself was very well-prepared. A single dinner of seafood fettuccine was ample for myself and my husband-- delicious, too.

We just had a great week in a self catering cottage in Carradale walking and travelling around the Kintyre peninsular and we used the bar area of Carradale hotel every night for food and drinks The new owners had only been in for a couple of weeks but were very hospitable and made us feel very welcome and even offered Jasmine(our dog) a bed to rest on while we were having a beer or two Overall we had a very pleasant stay and will be returning at some point and will look forward to seeing the changes they will be makingChris,Claire & Jasmine(the dog)

"Die üben noch" - das ist der Eindruck, denn wir beim Besuch des Restaurants hatten. Das Essen war ok und der Service sehr freundlich, aber etwas umständlich und vergesslich. Wir hatten den Eindruck, dass sich der Service noch etwas einspielen muss.

Well what a meal,sometimes a bit unsure about ordering a seafood dish,however we both order this and it was amazing just right not to creamy to be heavy. Staff was very helpful,even thought we hadn't booked and was really busy they managed to squeeze us in. Would definitely recommend the Carrara's hotel to eat.

The hotel is situate in a small hamlet a few miles from Campbeltown. It is quite remote. The hotel has good basic amenities. We were welcomed nicely by the staff. They thoughtfully reserved a table at dinner for us. We ate at the hotel. The hotel said it was dog-friendly. On reflection taking our dogs into the bar to have dinner was a mistake. A truculent old harradine made a comment about the dogs being there. No one else minded. The old lady left and then strangely the owner of the dog-friendly hotel asked us to remove the dogs. We did so but did not feel very welcome. Particularly as when the local lady had left after complaining about everything else the mood had lightened and we chatted freely with the other residents. The staff were very nice generally. Although after the meal an older man started asking us about our experience to that point, he did not introduce himself but we assumed he was the husband of the lady owner. It appeared the owners were the ones with service issues and were not welcoming. The room was basic and clean although it was a double bed which is the first time I have seen one in a hotel in years. There was quite a lot of noise from the kitchen area/yard until quite late. The food in the bar was good with generous portions and inexpensive.

We enjoyed a 3 night break here this week. It was good value for money.The room was a good size, decor was outdated but on the whole was very pleasant. We liked the tea making facilities. Service was good from all the waiting and bar staff. Friendly and attentive. Food was tasty and served quickly. We enjoyed the bar, it had a good atmosphere. It was fun playing pool. I liked all the music references and had a contemporary feel.The gardens are pretty, shame the weather was so rainy. We would like to visit again.It is a real gem in a remote place!

We found it tricky to book a table at the cruben restaurant as it was booked up well in advance and our party was for 10 people. I guess this is testament to the outstanding food that is on offer, and I mean outstanding. Cooked fresh to order, every taste catered for, including a kiddies menu. The wines and beverages were plentiful and the atmosphere relaxed and warm. The service was friendly, aiming to meet the needs of the diners, nothing was too much trouble. There is a specials board alongside the standard menu and I chose the lemon sole, cooked to perfection. On a nice night, the beer garden would be beautiful. Very reasonably priced and completely satisfied all round. Can't recommend highly enough, worth the drive which would have stunning views, weather permitting...

Friendly staff, nice room and good food, what's not to like.Just a one night stop, but we will return at some point in the future

the food was really tasty the staff were very helpful, we went several times over the course of the week just for a drink, always made to feel welcome

Enjoyed a lovely meal with friends - great food (the haggis and fishcake starters were really nice). Helpful, chatty and friendly staff on the whole (the lady from Hull is lovely - as is the guy from Newcastle we'd chatted to on a previous visit). The only downside was the end of the evening when the owner - Marcus - made a point of mentioning that if we wanted coffee they had actually stopped serving it 10 mins ago. We then heard him tell the waitress that "they are deciding if they want coffee - give them 30 seconds"!! We shouldn't be surprised really - have experienced this Faulty Towers kind of service here in the past. He should take a few tips from his son Tom who does customer service to a tea

A real find. Great menu in a lovely location. Really friendly staff. Food well cooked and well presented. Very good quality ingredients. Well worth a visit

We revisited here after 41 years. It was sunny like before but everything looked a little smaller. Nice country hotel with comfortable rooms and well appointed. Meals good but service very slow. Friendly staff.

We have eaten here, in the Cruban bar, twice in the evening and weekend have all had very good food. The first evening the restaurant had officially closed but we were given a table. The staff are very helpful and service is excellent. The food is well presented and cooked to order so be prepared to wait. Sit in the conservatory if you can.

First part of review is on the Ruben bar,dropped in before our meal friendly atmosphere,dogs welcome with a fresh bowl of water and treats if required,good range of board games,pool table and dart board,children welcome till 8pm.then into our meal in the restaurant good varied range,we had the curry,kids had pasta and lasagne which was excellent,dessert also top range,all for various reasonable price,overall enjoyable evening

We had lunch at Carradale Hotel during our recent visit to Kintyre.The Mediterranean Sharing Platter was lovely - a really nice surprise to find this on the menu.Varied Menu with a good number of choices for the children as well.Excellent value for money and friendly service.We hope to be back next time we are in the area.

The menu has been expanded since we were here last and now includes a variety of burgers. I had the Thai Vegetable Burger served in a brioche bun with chips and onion rings and it was delicious. The puddings are mostly very original and tasted great. It's very cosy either eating in the bar or the conservatory but make sure you book if possible because it was very busy over the weekend. The staff were very nice and chatty - when they had time - and service was reasonably quick given how busy they were.

A great welcome and delightful hosts - (you're going to enjoy it with a Kiwi and South African running the show).Excellent food - not too rushed.Pleasant area in the conservatory.Thanks

Cycled over from Campbeltown and was served by a guy, not in uniform, who after resentfully pouring my drink, came out from the bar, flicked his hair and went back to drinking a glass of wine. I don't even know if he was staff. I immediately felt unwelcome. Finished my hefferlee (lager that tasted of water, but i guessed better than tenants) and left. I got back to the hostel - bad reviews all round, owners not popular.

We were out walking in this beautiful village, and popped in for a light refreshment.I had notion for a cocktail, in spite of the hour, and the others had a beer ............The two barmen/waiters were so welcoming, and did not mind in the least making me up a mystery cocktail.........amid much laughter (on our part) as they were so easy in attending to my odd taste/notions, and the end result was so, so delicious! mixtures of fresh strawberries, melba, peach , grenadine, and goodness what else! I didn't care, it was delicious, and the men kept us well informed of all going on in the area, and after a good hour, we decided to book dinner for later that evening. Dinner was so, so tasty, and service was with a great welcome and smiles all round. We ate three courses, had wine, beers and I had my new favourite drink....yes, my mystery tasty cocktail! We left well welcomed, spoiled, and feeling the warm afterglow of folks well fed ! I would return again and again to this friendliest of places in a wee corner of Kintyre!

My family and some friends visited this restaurant last night, and had the most fantastic meal. The presentation was great, there is a wide choice of meals, and the service was great too. I am sorry I didn't get a photo of the food, as it was all presented very well, and the staff adapted a meal to suit our teenage son without any fuss. We have been to the hotel a few times, and this had to be one of the best meals we have had there, just wonderful. ( I had the asparagus tips in parma ham with poached egg, and lemon sole from the specials menu and it looked as wonderful as it tasted.) Well done, and thank you :-)

We have been dropping into the hotel for a meal for years on our annual visit. This year there is a vast improvement on the food. The menu has expanded and the quality improved. Keep going!

Many thanks for the excellent service, dinner and setting on the two occasions we recently ate at the Carradale Hotel. The dinning room was fantastic and the food a great hit with my family, Morag was the perfect host and in fact all of the staff were friendly and attentive. The value for money was superb with a dinner for 4 including 2 starters and 3 deserts plus drinks coming in at £80.00. Will definitely visit again when next in the area. Thanks again for 2 fantastic evenings.

Pulling up to The Carradale Hotel after a long days work nearby I didn't quite know what to expect! We made our way inside (via the conservatory entrance!) and sat at one of the tables near what I understand to be the 'resident's bar'. The staff were very friendly, had a good sense of humour and were quite happy to chat to us.Being right by the sea I thought it would be a good idea to have the fish and chips and my colleague had one of the burger specials. When the food arrived it was nicely presented and the batter on the fish lovely and crispy and the chips cooked perfectly. Really delicious and very enjoyable. Also I was surprised how good value it all was!Whenever I'm back in the area again I will definitely return.

Our group of 4 hiked the Kintyre trail over several days and stayed here for 2 nights. Marcus the owner picked us up early as it rained the last hour of the hike, which we truly appreciated. He's got a dry sense of humor, full of interesting stories and helpful about nearby hikes. We LOVED the food here. We though the food selection was very diverse and loved the super fresh ingredients: fish cakes, indian, interesting salads... were beautifully presented and super tasty. They were also flexible with meals, as they made me coffee with ice cream with coffee when I asked. Wait staff were friendly and helpful. Only complaint is that sometimes the food can take quite a while to prepare and we were starving. Overall however, we enjoyed our hotel stay and food and would recommend this place.

The hotel needs to try harder. Friendly enough staff but the food is a little processed? Some things look ok but we had the chicken curry and a burger. Curry ok but a bit "boil in the bag". Burger was also fine but lacked something. The presentation on both dishes was good but it was making it look like something special. I am afraid it was not. Really want to like the hotel food but....

Well what can I say. Staying in the middle on nowhere and finding a really nice hotel for a meal a stroll across the beach. Very good food and a friendly atmosphere.

We only had our evening meal here after finding Ashbanks so poor. The food we had was basic but very tasty and good helpings. Service was quick and helpful and the bar has some nice beers.

Great location and beautiful drive around Kintyre coast. Visiting hotel since brother had enjoyed 1970 honeymoon there. We struggled to find car park but were made very welcome by young man in bar. Food served was freshly prepared but the beer batter on my fish was a bit thick and soggy inside. Lunch served with lashings of sound tourist advice, supported with an annotated map of Kintyre. "No toilet paper in gents", "Sorry about that". Let me get some might have been a more suitable answer. . . . .

Typical pub style food, though the sharing platters for a starter were good. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Wish that the locally caught seafood was available on the menu and not just shipped south to the big city!

We enjoyed our evening in the bar at The Carradale Hotel. Good choice of food, staff friendly and helpful and we enjoyed our meals. Good effort for our allergic son who had a tasty meal too. Starter platters looked lovely, we'll try one on our next visit. Board games and cards available to keep children busy, they were allowed in the bar until 8 which suited us fine. Would recommend and we'll definitely be back before we leave.

Came in for lunch as part of a group of 5 - decided to stop more by chance than anything else. Thee barman-cum-waiter was extremely friendly and efficient. The comments made by other reviewers are quite negative - the food wasn't the same standard as a hotel chain, but it was good quality bar food all the same. If I'm passing back through Carradale, I'll be sure to pay this place another visit!

I stayed at the Carradale hotel for one night as we were working on a new house build down the road. From the minute we came into the hotel we felt at home, the service was incredible and the food was top notch, definitely worth a visit!

My husband and I are visiting Scotland from New Zealand and have been to the Carradale Hotel for lunch twice now, having been taken the first time by friends who live locally. Both times we had absolutely delicious food and top notch service.The place itself doesn't look all that flash but they have a light and airy conservatory area with seating in addition to the inside part. They have a great selection of vegetarian food as well as seafood and meat, the hardest part of going is choosing what to have. They also have tasty local beers.The wait staff are very friendly, attentive, and professional. They don't hang around annoyingly behind your shoulder but do pop back and forth frequently to make sure you have everything you need and are enjoying your meal.Overall, the place could probably make themselves look a bit more welcoming on the outside but it is really worth it once you get in!

We stayed in this hotel and were too tired to walk to another location. But this was our luck as the hotel offers good food for a fair price.