The Goil Inn Restaurant in Argyll & Bute

Absolutely best meal this weekend. Hubby had steak pie and I had gammon steak. Wow soon tasty and great service. Such a friendly place. I must mention the white Zinfandel.....deeeeeelish. Can't wait to return when we are back down next year. Fantastic wee place x

Brilliant atmosphere. Fabulous food. Great service We had an exceptionally nice meal and great quality and value for money

Visited on Sunday 22nd, and it was busy but not completely packed. Food was great not too expensive, but service seriously let it down. When seated at table, young lady was ready to take our order only to be cut off by a young boy telling her no, leave it for now. Got drink and around 20min later she came and took order. After main meal was advised to keep my napkins as she might forget to bring any more ..really!! Ordered drinks, after 25min asked if we were getting them as young barmaid spent the whole time flirting with locals at the bar!! Apparently our drink order did not get put through and i had to clear the table of previous glasses as barmaid just dumped new drinks and left empties on table. Took another 20min to be asked if we wanted dessert which was served cold even though it was HOT chocolate fudge cake and sticky toffee pudding, decided to leave as could be bothered waiting for ages for another drink! Staff were pleasant but service totally ruined the meal.

Went there Saturday 7th with the wife had a great meal the staff were great and the food excellent 😋 injoy so much whee went back for Sunday lunch again great service and food thanks to James and the rest of the team

Great meal, advise to book in advance as it gets busy. We worth it thou. Staff are outstanding so friendly. We called in a few times during our stay close by.

We came here for an evening meal, all in all a decent experience. Restaurant was relatively quiet for a Friday evening but then again it is in a very secluded area. Not many other food options around. The young lad serving us was brilliant, very friendly and knowledgeable about the dishes. Food was ok, nothing to write home about. We both cleared our plates but that isn't unusual for us! In all honesty it felt a bit overpriced for what we had but we had been swayed by the specials without knowing the prices so that probably didn't help. We were served super quickly and managed a 3 course meal in less than an hour which some people may not like but we didn't mind. You definitely could ask for a rest between courses. Pub itself looks newly decorated inside and as mentioned service was good but we wouldn't rush back.

Great food, and friendly, fast service. Couldn't fault the quality, and portion sizes were generous. Beautiful views too, making it a great choice for a relaxed evening out with friends.

Lovely cosy atmosphere, friendly, efficient service from all the staff , especially Michael . Lovely food , great value for money . We will definitely be back soon .

When we booked we were looking forward to it but we were disappointed as we had a dog with us don't think we got the same service as in the main restaurant. We booked a second night and when we finally got the menu it was different from the first time as there was a lot more pages. We booked for 8 o'clock didn't get the menu until 8/30 . service was very slow as we were in the dog friendly part I think they just forgot about us. And when the food came my wife's MC and cheese was very disappointing. It was our last night so just payed the bill and left. As a chef just retired my wife is spoilt when it comes to food And expects the same quality as she is used to..

We loved this restaurant! It deserves every positive review it gets, I only wish we lived closer. The food was delicious and all the staff were really friendly, and made the boys feel good which I always appreciate! This pub really is a special place in a wonderful location!

Nice pub ,not serving food as winters in . Locals can make you feel unwelcome .Smell of wet dogs 🐕

Megan at the bar was extremely accommodating and made for a great last night in Scotland! We came for a few drinks and left with an amazing pub dinner. Will absolutely be back when we’re next up this way.

We got such a lovely welcome this evening here even though we were half an hour late due to a delayed ferry from Islay. Paul, the waiter, was so friendly and efficient, he sat us down with a menu and drinks and made us feel very welcome. We chose quickly as the kitchen was about to close. Sharing a starter of scallops, (I wished I wasn’t sharing!). They were delicious, fresh and perfectly cooked. We both had the lamb pie for main. The lamb filling was absolutely delicious. A puff pastry top (to me is not a pie) but it was crispy so I was happy. The vegetables were also gorgeous. We shared a Sticky toffee pudding. It was also really good. After a very stressful drive from the ferry terminal to get here in time for last serving of food this was such a fabulous experience. Highly recommend. It’s also in a wonderful position at the head of the loch.

Lovely little village pub which looks like it serves great food. It wasn't open the days of the week we were there for food sadly otherwise we would of tried it. We were just out of season! Staff were very friendly and accommodating . Facilities were clean. Its in a lovely spot to sit in the sun with a couple of drinks and a breath taking view! Would definitely recommend trying this hidden gem out!

Clairement pas un restaurant exceptionnel; nous nous y sommes pris tard et nous n'avons pas réellement eu le choix de manger à cet endroit. Le Mac&Cheese était bon, rien d'exceptionnel, et la quantité non plus. Rien d'inoubliable mais bon. La vue sur le loch est sublime, l'emplacement de cet hôtel est vraiment superbe et c'est agréable de manger face à cette vue. En dehors de ces notes positives, il est dur de ne pas être critique; le sticky toffee pudding, l'une de mes sucreries écossaises préférées, était à la limite du mangeable, j'étais extrêmement triste. Le service n'était pas incroyable, sympathique mais très lent et moyennement professionnel. En bref, n'espérez pas la Lune, mais ça remplit le ventre pour pas trop cher et ça permet de se souvenir de penser à réserver partout en Ecosse en été pour espérer manger dans les vraies pépites!

Such a lovely inn, with great food, and a warm welcome. We really enjoyed sitting by the window, enjoying the view over the loch. It’s a real gem in a reasonable remote part of Scotland, highly recommended.

We turned up pretty late (19:45) after a day out in the mountains ravenous and with a thirst for beer. The Goil Inn were so friendly and welcoming and the food and beer was great! The staff couldn't have been more helpful. Highly recommended!

Visited here today with the family.. the food was excellent. I had the Cullen skink which in all honesty was the best one I've ever had.. the service was great and we were served by Paul who was working his first day. The only regret was that I didn't have any change to leave him a tip.... if I ever return I'll square you up paul

We recently visited The Goil Inn restaurant whilst on a short break to Lochgoilhead. It was a short 10 minute walk from the nearby holiday park we were staying at. Beautiful location with lovely views. There were 4 of us and we had lunch there 2 days in a row. On arrival we were greeted by the very welcoming staff, our server was Ian on both days and he was very attentive and service was second to none. Between us we ordered 2 haggis bon bons and soup, followed by the pie of the day (which was lamb and veg) x 2 with chips and veg, steak ciabatta and chicken & bacon ranch ciabatta both served with crisps but we ordered fries with it as well. A side of pigs in blankets, and 2 of us then had the vanilla cheesecake for dessert and 3/4 rounds of drinks. The portions were very generous. The next day we went down for the Sunday roast which was a choice of beef or gammon, served with a yorkshire pudding, veg and potatoes. The quality of the food on both days was very high and cooked to perfection. Would recommend the Goil Inn restaurant to anyone coming to the area as you will not be disappointed.

Such a cosy and friendly pub , lovely food , Agatha and Chris were both great , it’s the only pub in the village so I suppose they don’t really need to make a big deal and welcome to tourists but they do , we will definitely be back , plus the fact that it is dog friendly is an added bonus x

We had two very flavoursome and well presented meals. Service was great, with staff who were very welcoming, attentive and helpful. We will definitely be back.

This restaurant was a lovely way to finish a week in the area. Service was excellent with food to match. The setting is simply breathtaking at the head of the loch. Book ahead to avoid disappointment.

We live locally, go for dinner regularly. Today we had the usual amazing service. Attentive and friendly. 2 kids meals plenty to fill hungry tummies. Good starters of smoked salmon and a honey baked camembert, both with lovely crunchy crossing. Special lamb main was enjoyed by the hubby, potatoes were fab. Fish pie was ok. The fish was totally lost in the amount of sauce. Big, chunky pieces would have been lovely, instead I was trying to fork through to find little pieces of salmon. No need to put peas in a fish pie. Puddings of kids brownies and and apple tart for the adults were well received.

Lovely meal with excellent service. Our waiter, Chris and the team were on hand to help at all times while also leaving us to enjoy a family meal. Top dollar!

Visited the Goil Inn on our recent trip away. Great pub, very welcoming. Staff and locals extremely friendly. We had the fish and chips which was excellent, and Kodi (our dog) was treated to some dog friendly ice cream which he thoroughly enjoyed! Would definitely visit again.

Great service and nice food. Fish and chips. Fish pie and meat pie all good and service was good. Would recommend you eat here. Stayed local so walked to the inn. Decent menu and drinks range was good as well. A little bit of a...

Had just completed one of the 100 OS walks and visited the pub for a drink and dinner. Hadn’t booked but such a great meal and felt very welcome.

Tried to book before venturing to Lochgoilhead from near Glasgow, but issues with the phone line were queried when I contacted Drimsynie Reception to enquire (all part of Argyll Holiday group now). As it was, there was space aplenty in the pub at the time...

Thank you to Lesleyanne, chef and all the staff for a great day. Food and atmosphere amazing. Great to have some beautiful seafood and exciting to see new things on the menu. The French onion soup was delicious. Can’t wait to come back. Open fire...

The Goil fully operational again. Superb food, drinks, service and welcome. Congrats to Lesleyanne, Dom & Jamie running a first class operation with fine food created by chef's Joe and Coop. Great atmosphere and a warm welcome all round. Would recommend booking so not to...

We've visited the Goil Inn often but since Lesleyanne took over as manageress the whole atmosphere of the place is brilliant. The team are so welcoming, all really great at their jobs, nothing is too much trouble. The bar is really cosy and dog friendly...

Food was very nice, the staff were very welcoming, especially Jamie who made us feel at home. Great views, great time on new year all the staff and locals were amazing. Will definitely be back!!! Excellent place to bring in the new year.

Stopped here after a very wet walk. Warm welcome from the barman who explained that food didn't start til 5, but he would take our order when we were ready and food would be done when the kitchen staff were on duty. Had a lovely...

Lovely bar area, open fire, cosy atmosphere, friendly staff and good food at reasonable prices. We will definately go back while on our trip. Nachos and onion rings were great, huge portion and shared by 2. Coffee was a wee work of art.

The staff and food at this restaurant were amazing! My family and I ate dinner here twice and also had lunch during our 10 day stay at Drimsynie Holiday Village. The staff are very attentive and friendly and the food is amazing.

The pub, Hotel and restaurant are owned by the large holiday company that dominate the Loch, they have decided to close Tuesday and Wednesday as its not profitable in September, many thanks for that great service. Its not a pub more of an eating place...

Lovely food, nice and clean. Staff all very friendly. Little wait for food but it was worth it. Group of 5 all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Steak pie had a lot of gravy but those that had it said it was delicious and the puff...

Just come back from this pub lovely friendly staff clean tidy and great food myself and my husband both had different meals were both tasty and served quick would recommend and be going back before our holiday ends

My friend and I went for lunch today after a 5 mile walk. The area is stunning and there are wonderful views down Loch Goil from the outside seating area. We both ordered fish and chips and the meals were very good. However the beer...

We enjoyed our visit, good food and generally good service (except when there was an incident but we understood this when it was explained). Parking right outside and good views of the Loch. Good portions. Good gluten free options available.

My family of 6 are here twice in one week all ordering different meals and the food was excellent, the staff were great and very friendly and the views over the Loch are just amazing. Lovely walk from Drimsynie too.

We had previously been for a drink and found the venue welcoming and the staff friendly. Decided to return for food and were greeted by a varied menu that also catered for a milk, eggs and wheat intolerant member of the party. The food was...

Both the food and the service were excellent with nothing a bother. There was 6 in the party plus a dog and everyone was pleased with their food and drink.

My wife and I had an excellent lunch at the Goil, focused on a selection of starters. The goats cheese fritters were superb as was the soup. The ice cream for dogs is a great touch and they had high chair facilities for our 10month...

We visited the Goil Inn twice this week when staying at Drimsynie Estate. The bar is nice and staff very welcoming and friendly! We had drinks and food both days and the food was absolutely lovely, well presented and fresh. Prices are just the usual...

Great service and fantastic food, the staff were very friendly and its a very nice looking bar/restaurant in a great location

Excellent Food - Excellent Service Have been four times since The Goil Inn has reopened and food and service has been excellent. Fish and chips and Sunday Lunch is amazing staff very attentive food comes nice and quick and is all freshly made. Well done.

This used to be a not too bad bar, now it’s a den. Paralytic drunks,a gang of them all shouting & swearing, leaving as we arrived for a pint after an evening stroll, as they were leaving we thought ok, good, we’ll stay. Ordered our...

Arrived for lunch on a quiet weekday. Very rude welcome and barmaid mumbled something about finding a seat. No indication of how the food ordering process worked. She was wearing a face mask round her chin which is not a very hygienic or professional look...

Restricted food during lunchtimes (sandwich/jacket potato) with no food Mon/Tues, so ended up not eating here despite being in the around for a week. Advise booking for the evenings, at least during weekends. Separate restaurant but can eat in bar also. No real ale. Friendly...

Six of us ate or stopped for a drink after a walk while staying in drymsinie for a week lovely top class food ,with separate bar area for drinks if that's all you need

We had a lovely couple of home cooked meals. Currently serving Wed-Sunday. Definitely book in advance as we couldn't get in the first time. The staff are really welcoming too and the food lovely.

We had booked in here for a big birthday celebration lunch and were really looking forward to it. It was a lovely day so hoped to sit outside. Apparently they don’t do food outside??? So we went inside as we had booked a table. We...

Tried to have a good colleagues meal here on a Sunday evening.....! Failed miserably. Welcome was abrupt to the point of rude. Order for food was taken down wrong and while we accepted mistakes are made We were not sure why we had to pay...

Went for meal best to book as gets booked up . The lasagne was best I have ever had . The staff are very welcoming . Lovely pub to sit outside on benches with stunning view of the loch

The food was very good and the ambience and chatter in the bar was great. However thst is where it stops. The menu was very limited, steak pie, fish and chips, scampi, steak, lasagne or salad. I dont do beef but had to relent and...

What a management misrun restaurant with lazy under/untrained staff. I have been here before and thoughly enjoyed before Argyl Holidays took it over. We had booked a table for 7.30pm on 1/9/21. Decided to arrive early as sunny day and have a few drinks. I...

Been here many times, disappointed is cutting it as an understatement! The staff were not very cheerful most bar one just walked past most customers with there heads down and didn’t want to help… There was five of them so not like they were understaffed…...

Visited The Goil Inn for dinner and would not go back. We waited at the door for at least 10 minutes before a member of staff finally acknowledged us and showed us to our table - which was filthy. The service was extremely slow, we...

Saturday lunch with family .. just wonderful despite difficult times .. thanks to Neil and all of his team for making our first family gathering since Covid even more special

Popped in for a light lunch after walking along the Loch. Friendly service, covid secure. We had sandwiches which also came with salad and crisps, we ordered a soup and fries to accompany the sandwiches, but they really weren’t need as the portions were good.

We visited for dinner in the bar area of the restaurant. Lovely food, good atmosphere and great service. The steak and ale pie was very good. Our only slight complaint was it took a while for our table to be ready. Highly recommended

Just had a fantastic lunch in the reopened Goil Inn, first of all its great to see it open again and its been all freshend up and is looking good. We were their first customers through the door and recieved a very warm welcome from...

Needed to take shelter from the rain , when you go in it’s actually a beautiful pub clean , decor nice and modern , staff lovely and the manager really helpful . Had a coffee and hot chocolate very welcoming . Defo go in its...

Group of 10 of us booked a table for Sunday lunch. Being wintertime, the Sunday carvery not available, but we all enjoyed what we had. The Goil burger looked stunning, we had the Beef pie which was superb. Large chunks of tender beef in a...

We visited here for drinks & dinner on a Saturday evening. Booking a table is recommended, even in January ! Haggis lasagna was amazing. Service was excellent & very friendly. We’ll definitely be back

As one of the few places to eat in the area we gave it a go. It did not disappoint. Beers on tap were typical of a local pub, but thankfully they had bottles of Fyne Ales (just not the one I was hoping for)....

Been here loads of times and this time round was good to meet new manager Neil on Saturday who is amazing and loves talking to customers which is a nice vibe! Also really nice atmosphere and the other member of staff caitlyn who was on...

We have came here many years food has always been good, but this time it was outstanding and they seem to have new staff who are amazing , caitlyn was our waitress and she was absolutely amazing she is a breath of fresh air to...

We took a lovely stroll to the Goil Inn on Saturday and we were very impressed. The atmosphere was warm and friendly. The staff were helpful and chatty especially with our young girls. The food was lovely and would absolutely recommend. The steak pie that...

Family group of 4 ,decided to eat here ,nothing special regarding food ,wont bother next time we are passing .

Visited there last week staff very friendly food was good it was very busy didn’t take long to get a seat we all had drinks and something to eat

Fantastic hospitality,definitely be back soon.friendly staff n lovely food. Comfortable surroundings and fantastic view

Three of us enjoyed a meal here at the end of October when we stayed next to Loch Goil for a week. Two of us had mussels in garlic and white wine sauce the other the Scottish beef burger which were all delicious and reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend if you are staying in the village or the holiday homes nearby

Brilliant service from mark the bar manager well looked after great staff would well recommend coming to this pub also dog friendly 5 stars all round 👍

Lovely cosy pub with great menu. Quite a few choices and quite a few vegetarian options which is great to see. Couldn't quite decide but eventually went for the award winning handmade burger - wasn't disappointed!!! My daughter had the veggie burger which she said was on of the best she has had. The dog loved the attention and the endless source of dog biscuits. Staff were friendly and attentive. Just wish it was closer to home, I would be there every week!!!

The staff here were lovely and friendly, but the food was terrible dry over cooked fish, frozen mash, miniture portion sizes, expensive for what you got on the plate... Don't no how its had good reviews, we must have had them on an off day, we wasn't even asked how the meal was, I think the staff themselves were embarrassed at what was served...

We popped in to the Goil Inn whilst visiting the village.

Der einzige Pub im Ort. Das Essen war gut, nichts besonderes. Der Service war freundlich.Vom Ambiente her ein typischer Pub

Very warm day and the main dining room was a comfortable escape from the heat ( you dont get to write this often in Scotland) ... and we enjoyed very decent bar meals ... 2 going for the ( huge !! ) Goil burger, 2 for the fish and chips ( there was plenty of eating in this too ). No room for dessert ...

We spent the weekend up at the caravan park but we found this place in our first night and enjoyed that much we went back 2 more times. The lad that served us (mark) was brilliant. Visiting for the first time he gave us plenty of food for thought and ideas for the weekend. Was even patient with my boys who are wild at the best of times. Food was amazing especially the burger which had got to be the beefyest of beef burgers. Will definitely be babk

I knew it was the village pub but didn't expect to not be able to hear my husband speak. The table next to us had 8 men seated at it and some of them might as well have been at our table as their backs faced us. They were continually up and down getting more drinks and it was rather annoying. I cannot understand why we were not given a table in the restaurant area rather than this area.

We stayed in Lochgoilhead and popped in for dinner one night. Had a very nice meal, just pub food but it was great. My husband had the homemade beef pie, it was lovely, I had the sea bream and again really nice. Service was good, friendly and their wine list was not bad either for such a small village. Would not hesitate to recommend this great country pub in a magical setting.

Samen met het gezin wezen eten, de eerste keer dat we er waren konden we niet terecht omdat het was volgeboekt, toen gereserveerd voor een andere avond en toen prima gegeten. De aankleding is niet top, het uitzicht wel. Bovendien prima fish and chips en lekkere Chocolate budget als toetje. Bediening was er vriendelijk, niet heel snel, maar ach, geen haast want we zijn op vakantie.

Ate here twice and i must say the food is better then some of the other reviews as Pub Grub, Great menu selection, good range of drinks, great setting with views of the loch, and the staff very friendly and welcoming.

The family and I went for dinner and we were pleased by the selection on the menu. Food tasted good, service was good and the view sitting out the front amazing.

We were staying at an Air BnB in Lochgoilhead and decided to go out for dinner on our first night. It was a beautiful night and we sat outside to enjoy the weather. Service was good and food was lovely. The inside was really nice too and most of the tables were reserved which I am sure is a good sign! We would definitely go back !

Warm welcome at the Goil staff very attentive and give excellent service. The food is excellent with a varied menu

To be fair, the Goil Inn is a welcome stopping place when you are in the area. We ate there twice during a one week stay. The service was good, they had some good local ales and the food was basic pub grub - nothing fancy but decent portions.

Came here on bikes, (Motorbikes) after riding through fantastic scenery and were welcomed in. Sat outside in the sun looking at the Loch and general views. Fantastic part of the country. Had various meals which were all very good. My steak pie was very good. Reasonable prices and quick service. Plenty of parking, outside seating with water bowls for dogs, good toilets.

The two members of staff catered very well for our large party of twelve. Food was delicious and at a very reasonable price.

Popped in for a quick lunch. Was very busy but service was good and our lunch was very good typical pub grub very friendly with loads of walkers when we visited

It's about the only place for miles around. Does typical pub grub, nothing spectacular but it's all fine

This appears to be the only public house for miles around. The ale was good. We had a main meal which was very good - steak pie and fish dish. Attached to the bar was a dining area which we did not use.

Lochgoilhead is a lovely location and the Goil Inn has friendly staff and very nice but plain food. For regular vistors like me the fact that it is dog friendly is a major bonus. The dogs help informality by getting cutomers talking to each other. Beer is a bit overpriced.

Had a few meals in here whilst on holiday very nice food, friendly staff and dog friendly which was great. Lovely views from the bar would recommend.

Ate out here a couple of times this week food was lovely, good portion sizes. Usual pub grub menu nothing fancy but well cooked and presented

We went in to eat on a Friday night to find that the restaurant only served the same pub grub as the bar. Having been here a good few years ago, the food was lovely and whilst the pub grub was okay and the staff very attentive and friendly, the majority of the food appeared to be bought in and mainly fried on site. I asked for my fish in my fish and chips to be breaded rather than battered but the chef was unable to do this! I then changed to Scampi which was breaded. My husband had the Goil burger, which he said was very tasty, but was charged 10p extra for a slice of cheese.

Visited the Goil Inn while at Drimsynie Estate Lochgoilhead for Christmas. Lovely place, friendly staff. Popped Inn for a drink after a walk.

Great food and drink in good company and lovely surroundings. Very friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend