The Lorne Bar in Argyll & Bute

Wow... we have been visiting here for over eight years, and we can't believe the impressive change this year, last year we thought it had improved from years earlier but this year it has taken a huge leap in to (my opinion) a 5⭐️ establishment. The food is freshly prepared by a very creative chef, the best Cullen Skink we've ever tasted (and we've visited Cullen, and even they couldn't cook it as good as the Lorne). We are huge seafood fans, so we also had to sample the mussels and seafood platter. The portions are plentiful, but we were overwhelmed by the quality of the food. We visited several times during our stay this week and we have not been disappointed My husband also had the steak one time and it was delicious (the melting in your mouth type of meat) The staff are very welcoming and attentive even during busy times. In our opinion this is the best place to eat in Oban.

I had a lovely experience from start to finish. I booked via Facebook Messenger and received a quick and friendly response. Even when I was running late, the team was very understanding and accommodating. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with cheerful smiles. We were quickly seated, given the menus, and shortly after, the drinks menu followed. The service throughout was prompt and efficient. My husband had the seafood platter and I enjoyed the Highland chicken—both dishes were absolutely delicious and I’d highly recommend them. The Lorne Bar is dog-friendly, but you’d hardly notice—every dog there was very well behaved, adding to the relaxed, welcoming vibe. The music was at the perfect volume—enough to enjoy but low enough to hold a conversation without raising your voice. If you’re looking for an authentic Scottish meal and warm hospitality, you must visit The Lorne Bar. You’ll leave feeling like part of the family.

Warm welcome, excellent choice of beautiful freshly made food including specials. Brilliant service. Will be back next time we are in Oban without a doubt

Gorgeous food, staff are amazing so welcoming and helpful.. our dog coco sang to the live music.. such a treat thankyou . We will be back x

Excellent service as always, this is my young son’s favourite place to eat. Quote ” the best place ever for a beef burger” We’re regulars and will continue to be!!

Great atmosphere and very friendly staff, we had a great time!

Loved the vegan penang curry, lovely staff, well done all😊!

Good food, fitting for this pub. Service is good, staff friendly. Location itself could perhaps use a little update. Fish soup was delicious (cullan skink)

Enjoyed our visit here. Liked the look of the food menu but unfortunately we had booked elsewhere. The girl who was serving was lovely and really helpful.

Well a wee hidden gem! Decor of the place is really nicely set out with amole room for customers to sit at the bar with a drink or have a sit down meal. We had a sit down meal and it was in fact spot on. I ordered the steak and being a steak snob this actually made the cut of being quite memorable! I would pay for 10 of these over the one i had in the Witchery in Edinburgh which was dam right offensive . Anyway i bashed them enough on their own review. Service was great too, very friendly staff and it looked like it was starting to get busy as we were leaving. All in all very good and would definitely eat here again. Appreciated their attempt at new cocktails too!

My wife busy this little gem of a restaurant when visiting Oban last week the food quality and value for money was amazing and if anyone is looking for a place to eat while visiting Oban pop in and you won’t be disappointed the staff and very friendly and helpful

Fantastic little gem of a restaurant/bar! Cosy atmosphere and very friendly, helpful staff! Felt very welcome and we returned here for the majority of our visit to Oban. Drinks were great (Bramble Fizz was a favourite) and the food was delicious and great portion sizes. Will definitely return when we come back to Oban.

Absolutely phenomenal food here. Best we’ve had in Oban. Lovely surroundings and welcoming, attentive staff. Must go!

We had an amazing meal at the Lorne. The food is absolutely delicious, the portions are generous and the staff are very attentive. It’s the perfect place to go for couples, families or special occasions. Good value for money and a relaxed atmosphere make it the perfect place to go! We’ll be back soon. X x

Great wee pub!! Food amazing and I'm gluten free👍😊

Just had a fantastic meal in the Lorne,the service was amazing, can't recommend it high enough, brilliant just brilliant

Very good food, high quality. Super lovely staff that took care of us and our dog. Great atmosphere, would recommend! 😊🐾

Outstanding and friendly bar tender. One of the cheapest pints of Guinness I have seen in a long time.

Great food and professional and friendly staff highly recommend

Had a great lunch at the Lorne Bar! Cozy atmosphere, prompt and friendly service, and food was excellent. Will definitely be back next time we visit the area!

We stopped by for some lunch and had the carrot, chilli and coconut soup of the day. Came with some soft, seeded bread and anchor butter. Was a supremely tasty meal and filling too. "I would have it every day". Our server Lauren was friendly and without fault, excellent service. The interior is a rustic pub, without eons of patina, there's a pleasant atmosphere. I would recommend the soup wholeheartedly!

Lovely friendly staff. Nice choices of food. Cauliflower and cheese soup was delicious! And fresh mussels caught that morning - freshest mussels ever!

Very friendly staff Went for dinner the food was great! Had a lovely time, thank you !

Was in on Hogmanay with my partner no reservation booked and made very welcome by the staff. Great choice of beers and whisky’s and awesome menu. We opted for the Cullen Skink for starters and it didn’t disappoint, it was so creamy and tasty then for mains my good lady had Sea Bass fillet with scallops creamy mash and veg which she loved very much and I had battered haddock, chips, and peas which was a pure delight (probably the best and freshest tasting fish I’ve ever eaten) I was pretty stuffed after the two courses but managed a Tunnocks sundae which was amazing and glad I chose that. Overall very cozy friendly relaxed pub with brilliant food and service. Highly recommend.

Lovely warm welcome followed by excellent service. I had the beef burger for dinner and can honestly say that it was the best burger I have ever eaten and I have had burgers all over the world. The beer’s were great and finished off the night with a few whiskeys from their very comprehensive list. Brilliant place. I will be back.

Brilliant food, brilliant staff and fabulous pub. Declan and Michelle run a fantastic service. I wish I had discovered The Lorne Bar on the first night rather than waiting until the third night. Next time I will know better...

Great atmosphere and great food. Michelle and Declan run a fantastic friendly pub/ restaurant and clearly care about their product and their customers. Thoroughly recommended- what are you waiting for?

Lively evening out with friends. Nice food. Drinks and lovely staff who did everything they could to spoil us. One really bad thing ....there was a quiz night on in the other side of the bar which we did not want to take part in. We were told quite rudely by the quiz lady that we were being too noisy..we are a small group of friends....not drinking....not being noisy or disruptive we were simply enjoying our evening. Never in my life have I been told i was being too noisy. Pretty shocking actually. The staff were so apologetic and obviously embarrassed by the quiz persons attitude to their paying guests. It has put me off from . returning Shame.

Fish and chips and macaroni and chips absolutely fab , great comfort good , staff were lovely and service was quick food is always good at lunch . Haven't tried dinner there but heard good things will definitely be trying it . We do come here often and no matter what we eat its lovely . 5 ⭐

Great hearty lunch dishes made with quality produce, a relaxed atmosphere and very friendly service, would definitely recommend.

Great pub, great food but over and above that the staff were just delightful. Michelle was such a pleasure to speak to...absolutely made for a role dealing with the public...a real people person. Catch of the day was a huge hit, the burger was so tasty, definitely did not skimp on portions! As for the Irish Coffees....suffice to say one was not enough! Love Oban, love this pub...will be back for sure!

Only went in for a drink. Loved it and when back in the area will stop for food as well as looked amazing.

What an absolute find. This place was amazing in every way. The staff are welcoming, friendly and so attentive. The food was out of this world. Would definitely recommend 100% and will be back. Just wish we had found it at the start of our holiday and not at the end

Great local restaurant/pub off the strip. We discovered Cullin Skank here and it ruined us for the rest of the trip in Scotland; we could not find it better anywhere. The service was great and personable and the y treated us like locals. Great find!

Lovely place, great service and lovely food so no bad things to say about it.

Sehr nette Atmosphäre, freundliche Bedienung, und unglaublich leckeres Essen zu fairen Preisen. Der Fisch kommt täglich frisch vom Hafen/Fang, und sowohl die maritime Vorspeisenplatte als auch das Hauptgericht waren sehr zu empfehlen. Ich hatte als Hauptspeise die Hähnchenbrust mit dem berühmt-berüchtigten Haggis - extrem lecker, deutlich besser als sein Ruf, besser als von mir persönlich befürchtet. 🤣 Wirklich super!

Nice old pub. Nice pint of tennants. 🍻 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Very nice atmosphere, friendly service, and incredibly delicious food at fair prices. The fish comes fresh from the harbor/catch every day, and both the maritime starter platter and the main course were highly recommended. I had chicken breast with the infamous haggis - extremely tasty, significantly better than its reputation and than feared. 🤣

Fantastic food, very tasty and good sized portions. Friendly staff

Food was fab, nice wee friendly place!

Incredible food and the most friendly and attentive staff. Really lovely place and a diamond of a find. 💎

Dog-friendly eatery. Ate delicious local mussels. Very friendly staff.

Amazing little pub family and dog friendly ❤️

Excellent place for a coffee and a drink on a wet Friday - lovely staff :-). The menu is great and We’ll definitely be going back for a meal.

Nice night out. Just what we needed after the first week in Scotland. Approachable and delicious. Found it by walking Oban.

If you like to arrive for your booking and be ignored for 5 minutes before being acknowledged only to have a table pointed out to you from across the bar it's a great place. Also great if you want to be left to sit at your table for 40 minutes with still no acknowledgement from the staff or even a drink. I'd like to review the food but gave up in the end. Shocking service.

Very friendly staff, food was excellent, and was dog friendly setting out a bowl of water for my little dog, will definitely be back

Good food let down by average service

This is not just a local pub but a haven of seasonal seafood and culinary delight. The hostess works hard to give everyone the attention they need whilst the bar and kitchen staff get on with doing what they do best in an unassuming style. Well priced. Fresh food. Great quality and very welcoming. Spent as much on wine as food but both of equal calibre.

One of the best pet friendly pubs we've been in with water bowls and biscuits to welcome the fur babies🐾. Great food, very reasonably priced, generous portions with amazing, friendly service 🙂

Went for food, everywhere was busy and queuing out the door, one street back from the front drag found this little gem, food was amazing and friendly chatty staff.

While traveling through Scotland we popped in after supper for an after dinner desert and drink(s). Wonderful atmosphere. Service was on point and the drinks and dessert were top notch. If we ever travel back to Oban we will stop in here again!

Went for a daytrip to Oban on Sept.19th. The Lorne Bar was recommended by a local. Service was very friendly,lunch was phenomenal and really good value for money. A lovely pint too. Will be back next time I'm in town.

Had the chicken burger and the haddock and potatoes. I would honestly give them 10/10 for the food.the guy who served us was absolutely amazing so well done..

Great vegetarian options! Reservations recommended, but if you go earlier, they usually squeeze you in.

Hands down the best mussels I’ve ever had!

Such a great find. The food is amazing, sorry, not many pictures, as we just wanted to tuck in, as soon as food arrived as they were smelling so delicious.. Special mention goes to The Highland chicken (with haggis), Steak and Ale pie and The Mac Lorne beef burger. Great service, cosy place, good beer garden. Do book in advance as it's always busy.

Some of the best fish and seafood I've ever eaten. Very wide choice of single malt whiskies. Cozy and characteristic environment

We were looking forward to trying this place. Nice inside. But if you are not friends with the woman working there you can forget getting any service. We arrived and got seated. But then friends of the waitress came in. Seated next to us. They got menus, we did not. They chatted for 5 minutes. Waitress comes back and gets their drink order. Then came back to bring their drinks, i tried to get her attention to gets menus, Nope. Then she comes back and takes their order. Still nothing for us. She goes and puts in their order and then stood at the back of the bar. So needless to say we left after 15 minutes and no menu.

Absolutely loved this bar. We popped in for lunch and we were not disappointed. The staff were friendly and the service was great. Everyone enjoyed their meal and we couldn't decide who got the best item. It was all good! Great beer and whisky selection as well.

My wife and I just had the most amazingly good dinner in this pub / restaurant. Excellent and friendly service and the food was superb. We are “foodies” and we understand / appreciate top quality. We had this tonight. Highly recommend this place.

Good food, friendly staff. Standard Scottish fare but they were only place in a week that had fish that wasn't fried and it was great. Others had steak pie which they liked and a Biscott cheesecake that was fantastic. Understaffed but they were very friendly.

Very nice food and lovely staff. Reasonable portions (not huge) , frozen chips and mash but the main dish was cooked very well. Actually the food isn't as good as previous visits but the pub is still a favourite place to visit while in oban.

Wonderful food and great service. Recommend the yorkshire pudding wrap and the mussels!

Best fish and ships in town. By a mile!

Many delicious vegan options, friendly people, had a great meal!

We were recommended to go here and thanks for the tip.

We visited a few times for drinks, a pub quiz, and lunch. The staff are all very welcoming and helpful. The pub itself is tastefully decorated with some nice original features. The pub quiz on a Wednesday night was free, and the quiz master was quite amusing with a £25 prize and opportunity to win a bonus bottle of wine if you answered a bonus question correctly. The lunch we had was a parmesan crusted haddock with mash and mixed vegetables and was very light and perfectly cooked. It was also generously portioned. The small mussels were equally well executed with some fresh bread on the side. The meal was very reasonably priced. The pub is close to the town centre but quietly tucked away, so it is not inundated with locals or tourists. We noticed that they did call last orders a bit early. On one night, it was around 9:40 pm. However, we are not sure of local licensing rules/laws.

Went for our tea here tonight 24/7/24 , we called earlier to reserve a table as we were there the night before and it was booked out and we were told it's better to book and reserve , we were shown our table as soon as we were inside and our drinks order takes very quickly , we were given plenty time to make our choices from the menu , I Had the beer battered haddock and with chips and peas and the wife had the steak and ale pie , the fish was delicious, cooked perfectly the batter was nice and light just how I like it the chips and peas were also on point , The steak and ale pie was also delicious yes i had to have a taste , the wife said the beef was just melting in tour mouth and cooked perfectly also the mash was so creamy and lump free and the mixed veg was cooked to perfection , I would definitely recommend.end trying there if you are ever in Oban , the staff were very friendly and cheerful as well , 2 great meals for a really good price

Hands down, no contest, not even close, the best “chips” or as we in America correctly call them French fries I have ever eaten in my entire life and I am 50 years old. The perfect balance of a potato chip crunch on the outside and a light fluffy inside. What a great freakin’ French fry. Also, the scallops with risotto, cooked perfectly and the risotto had fantastic flavor. I may never come back to Scotland, but if I do, I am going here for French fries, in fact I may starting calling them chips because they call them that so I have probably been calling them by the wrong name my whole life because they were that good.

Don't be fooled, this is far more than a bar! My husband and I were traveling in Scotland with my 3 nephews ages 16 - 20. After playing golf at Royal Dornoch earlier in the day, we drove to and arrived in Oban about 7 pm on a Sunday evening without dinner reservations. We were so fortunate to happen upon Lorne Bar. Far from being just a bar, this restaurant is spacious but cozy, and offers excellent and diverse fare. We tried a large and varied selection of seafood, all of it was excellent. Not only that, but the staff was exceptionally attentive and friendly. We look most forward to returning!

The Lorne Bar has a circular wooden bar, with a polished brass rail and tall brass/glass lights. Brilliant atmosphere.The menu has local seafood and Scottish dishes and the food is very good. It's a good idea to reserve a table in the evening for a meal as it can get busy. There is an outdoor seating area. Highly recommended

Very friendly staff, good value, excellent food. The reason for the review is the king scallops I had here were the best I’ve had in my life - served with a superb risotto. Staff clearly take great pride in what they’re doing here. 10/10.

If you are in Oban and want a great meal and great service you have to come here! We had the steak pie and Parmesan crusted fish for our mains and they were large portions and absolutely fantastic! Do not skip this place! We will be coming back before we leave.

Lovely meal, freshly made and very tasty. Lots of choice. Cosy and welcoming atmosphere and really friendly service. Would recommend !

Haddock & chips was excellent. Good venue to choose from and excellent service

Visited 29 June. DW had the scallops (portion size was 6, and not the large variety). I had a disassembled steak and ale pie. Nothing outstanding.

Great food in a local pub setting.

A better place in Oban. We came here as it's one of the few places that promotes vegan food options and when we had confirmed they were happy to sort a lunchtime vgn item for us in the evening it was easy to live this place. Decent beers and friendly service. We would definitely recommend and return. Best to book

Visited 08/06/2024. Excellent service from the friendly staff and food to match. Can personally recommend the mussels and parmesan haddock , but all dishes that were bound for other customers looked delicious. A true gem in a traditional pub atmosphere not on the regular tourist trail. Find it and book!

Lovely tidy little pub. Did not have food , but looked delicious. Friendly place , dog friendly. It was a bit quiet when we were in , but it was early afternoon.

We were able to sit there with a drink. Then we had a delicious meal. We were 3 people and the bill was not very high. Had a great stay.

The atmosphere in this restaurant is rather dark but quaint. The vegetarian food (risotto) tasted very good, but unfortunately a bit lacking. The burger (with meat) was excellent and the quantity was just right. A delicious wine rounded the whole thing off. Just right after a day of hiking!

Very tough beef. Other people raved about their meals.

Really nice place with great service. I had the highland chicken, this sort of dish can be very hit or miss, this one a definite hit. Good portion size, lots of flavour and reasonably priced. I’d highly recommend

Recommandabel! Good pub for drinks and food. Very friendly staff. Good beers and lots of whisky. Good pub-food. Most of all nice ambiance, cosy.

Staff was friendly but food was dire. Received one wrong order but as we didn't have much time, just accepted it. However, then got a mouthful of long hair in the dish! Staff was apologetic and comped but it was so gross, and the other dish wasn't good either, so we'll never go back. A shame as we used to love the food here.

Loved the team and the food was lovely. Definitely go visit.

We just had drinks and a starter (mussels) - but it would definitely be worth a comeback!

We had a great meal here two years ago on our last visit to Oban. Unfortunately we did not repeat our experience as the place seemed to be understaffed with only two barmen and no waiting staff. We had booked a table for 7pm and finished up going to the bar ourselves for drinks and to get menus. After waiting in vain for 40 minutes for someone to take our orders we decided to walk out. The barman seemed surprised and apologised for the poor service then promptly whisked our table and chairs away for some unfortunate family that had come looking for a meal. Very poor, they should not accept reservations they cannot fulfill.

We went to the Lorne Bar twice during our short stay in Oban. Why change when the staff is nice and the food is good? The meat was a bit overcooked the second time but it was still very good. The atmosphere is welcoming.

Excellent food, Brilliant service and great atmosphere. Best meal we had all week. Sort of in between a pub and a restaurant but it really works

Tolle Auswahl Möglichkeiten Die Vegihaggibites waren sehr lecker Die Onion rings waren sehr frisch. Der Saltedcaramel Cheesecake war ausgezeichnet

Ordered Mac and Cheese with skin-on fries from the lunchtime menu. Quick service and got seated straight away.

Nice pub but service was poor waited over 1hr for our food

Dined here any time we're staying in Oban and never disappointed as the food and service is excellent. I use a wheelchair and it's easily accommodated next to the table we always book (number one) Good clean establishment and the staff are very pleasant and never seem to stop for a moment because the place is always busy when we're there which isn't surprising as it has a lovely atmosphere. We highly recommend visitors to Oban to give them a try

Great food at a very reasonable price. The staff are very friendly, courteous and helpful. They made me , my family and ( large) dog most welcome. Did I say the food is delicious??? We cant wait to return next time we visit lovely Oban

Another excellent meal from the team at the Lorne, Oban has many food venues but you won’t find a better team than the Lorne. Bar and waiting staff are always superb, food from kitchen is always to the highest standard, Oban might have many options but for me there is only 1 choice. Lorne Bar, thanks peeps 🐥

Dog friendly pub. Food and staff excellent. Will be back.

Very nice place (a little empty on a Thursday at 2 p.m.), very pleasant staff and very good food. Interesting price for lunch but the menu is reduced.