The Oban Inn in Argyll & Bute

One of my favorite bars in the world. The place just feels historic. Great backdrop for a Tennents and a dram or 3.

Fun pub experience. Only ordered whisky and beer. I went twice while visiting Oban. Downstairs is crowded and fun. There is also a more spacious bar on the second floor.

Great, busy pub for a drink when visiting. Can get full with tourists so may be difficult to get a seat.

Service was excellent, food was lovely,only complaint was one of staff on receiving tip of 3pounds said he could get a pix and mix or mixture for that nowadays,, not sure if he was joking

At least we got in here to eat. Many places were booked up for days in advance mid week in October. Food was average. Why do restaurants in Scotland not offer lamb or salmon?? The salmon is always smoked.

Has become my go-to pub when in Oban. Always a friendly, lively atmosphere any evening of the week. Beer is well kept and choice of cask ales changes. Staff are attentive and ensure the "guy from out of town' is served.

Great place... Nice beer garden.

Great beer. Great music. Great atmosphere. Outdoors seating as well

A great location inside and out. There are certainly cheaper beers, ciders and whiskeys in town, but it's the atmosphere that makes it. Not only tourists but also locals can be found here...

What can I say, the best whiskey I've ever drunk

A real Scottish pub atmosphere. That's what you'll find at the Oban Inn. What a pleasure to immerse yourself in this place, enjoying fish and chips (the best in Scotland) and a beer sitting on a comfortable bench. A warm place that I highly recommend. You just have to be lucky to find a place there.

Great pub nice old style pub with lots of character, it has a lounge area upstairs. Food is Available. Friendly staff

Old bar feels.. but place needs renovating

Great pub serving draught beer. Generally busy and great atmosphere. Haven't tried the food.

A Scottish pub. Impossible to understand what they are saying. But we know that it's more than nice and warm.

Live music and good drinks. What else do you need?! Great spot in Oban.

We really wanted to find a decent independent and authentic pub and this is just that. Friendly service, bustling atmosphere and a proper pub. Worth a visit.

Excellent pub! Great music, and a warm atmosphere.

Lovely polite staff excellent clean food and drinks

Nice pub, but watch out for their dynamic pricing… pints can be almost £1 more expensive when compared to previous orders

Pub with the perfect Guinness 😍 In the small part on the ground floor with stone flooring and maps as wallpaper you can feel the atmosphere of a real pub and I preferred it to the lounge area on the upper floor which is much quieter. It also has an outdoor space overlooking the port. It is frequented by both locals and tourists.

All very good and with a familiar and welcoming environment.

Great pub with a friendly atmosphere.

The Fish & Lentil Soup can’t be beat. Fantastic! We had never tried haggis and with turnips & mash potatoes it was really good. We knew it was traditional Scottish dish & how it was made but it do taste good! The breaded Whitby scampi—-Skip it. That’s breaded minced tiny shrimp & cod or other whitefish but not enough to make a good mouthful unless you factor in the breading. Fellows next table had a huge steak pie & fish & chips & we were jealous. Prices are reasonable and service was fast & cordial. Lots of local folks & tourists hefting beer but tables opened up quickly. Clean, & good atmosphere. Yes we would go back.

Someone confused his brown rain jacket with my black Kilimanjaro rain jacket. Please bring it back and pick up your own by tomorrow, Tuesday, no later than 1:00 p.m. Thank you very much! I'll ask at 1:00 p.m. I'm glad there was only a pen in my jacket. In the strange jacket that was left behind there are many used tissues and 2 coins. Otherwise, the restaurant is absolutely recommended! Food and drink plentiful and good! I'll leave my phone number with the Oban Inn in case the jacket hasn't been returned by 1pm tomorrow. Later exchange may be possible. Thanks a lot.

We ate a very good steak pie in a very Scottish atmosphere.

A popular dog friendly pub overlooking the harbour in Oban. I visited with my family (my husband, three grown up children and my youngest child (7)) on a weekday evening while on holiday in the area. The staff were welcoming, accommodating and friendly despite being very busy. We chose to eat here and were not disappointed. The menu was typically 'pub classics' with a separate children's menu. While there is no parking on site, there is plentiful parking nearby along the harbour or in the town. This is payable up to 6pm when it is free.

We had such a nice time here! Spotless conversations with other visitors and staff. Delicious food and drinks!

I've been here a few times now when I'm in Oban, a nice pub with a good atmosphere.

A great place for a drink and food, staff very friendly.

Small, yet cosy and well frequented pub.

Haggis, tatties and neaps with a whisky sauce. Absolutely beautiful. This is a very lovely little pub but don't let the small size fool you. They have extra seating upstairs. Lovely atmosphere and loads of good food on the menu. The macaroni cheese was also 10/10.

Great bar, large selection and great staff. We were lucky enough to have live music and a great atmosphere

What a great wee pub, if your looking to try different whiskeys they're a go to. Good choice of food and snacks menu.

Great wee pub with a friendly and great staff

Typical Scottish pub, but cozy. Very friendly employees. Only outside is rarely cleared away and the shell ashtrays should also be cleaned every now and then.

Excellent cozy bar! We stopped in and had drinks (wine and beer) and delicious food. The service was quick and friendly, and the temperature inside was comfortable! Loved the decor inside too! We will definitely be back! Food was the best!!

An old pub that serves food. We just had a drink here as we were going elsewhere. Nice place . Staff were good.

They got a guitar, that's like the number one thing I need when I'm streaming

Best pub in Oban... Great selection of whiskey and perfectly fine beer. The food great. The staff engaged and positive. Lovely atmosphere...

Loved it! The beers were great, we also had the TV on to watch the Olympics, how were the music was just really loud, but other than that, fantastic pub!

Have eaten here previously but just drinks this time. Lovely staff and great service.

Didn't have food, but it looked good. One of the best pubs in Oban great staff and atmosphere.

Busy pub at prime location ran by friendly staff. Good food but nothing to shout about. Also good selection of beverages. Would recommend.

Good honest public house with seating outside the front and dog friendly outside. Nice prices for drinks an snacks, would definitely go again

My credit card number was stolen here yesterday and used for fraudulent charges in Oban and then London. Luckily my card company blocked a 400+ charge at a club in London. I was never charged for my food here but instead staff who took my card likely took down the card info. Food was excellent, stolen card number was not.

This place has ruined calamari for me! Legit the best calamari I have ever had and probably ever will! Still dreaming about it 🤤

Nice atmosphere, good beers. You can sit outside and watch.

Fantastic time the last time i went to the Oban Inn, a guy in the corner belting out songs on his guitar, lively atmosphere, brilliant!!😎👌💯

Curry and lasagna were a hit. Only the coffee wasn't particularly good, but that can be forgiven. Location and prices are great and therefore definitely a recommendation!

This place was amazing the staff hands. Down nothing beats them. The management on other hand are not the best horrible to there staff gave them no social life and made them feel bad for having days off just watch out the smile is real from your servers too you but is actually angry towards the higher ups.

Good pub to watch the game. No frills but tasty food. The bartender up top recommended a very good whiskey to me from the Isle of Mull. Can't recall the name but ask for a dram of it.

Excellent pub. Full of characters. Folk from everywhere. Right in the heart of Oban. Great service from amusing staff. I had a meal that was fresh and tasty.

A small historic pub right in the centre of Oban. Inside it has very friendly locals but also welcomes visitors. Though inside us very small, there is often plenty of seating outside.

Amazing macaroni cheese and lovely busy atmosphere. Dog friendly and nice staff, a winner for a random choice a night before a ferry to mull. Would have liked more 0% beer/spirits but it is a Scottish pub so fair enough!!

Smashing traditional pub with live music and good choices of beers and other drinks

Great pub with great staff. Didn't eat here, but the pies looked amazing!

A great pub with good food and service.

Great evening there last night. Live music was a blast and the atmosphere was lovely and fun.

What a great bar with friendly staff. Food was excellent and a nice sit put area with view of harbour... albeit close to main road. We had Mussels mariniere and scampi and chips which was fresh and delicious.

Alright if you get a seat outside but when you go for a drink people are sitting eating at the bar, they should be made sit at a table, upstairs too crammed l wouldn't like to see a fire break out in there 😭

The food here was quite nice. We sat outside - so it has nice views of the water. It is a very busy pub and you have to order at the bar. We ate the fish and chips that came with peas and corn and mac and cheese and I got them to sub the french fries with sweet potato fries, both of which were pretty good.

One of the best pubs in Oban. Great food, great beers, great service.. and especially great view on the Oban harbor from the terrace

Terrible experience, very unfriendly and rude staff. Worst pub in all of Oban

Ambience 1000 stars. The Oban Inn - even more extreme - great music, great atmosphere with older and younger people. We were there twice.

One of the better pubs in town for atmosphere and sheer being busy. Would have eaten but with ZERO vegan options sadly could not

Cozy little pub. Lots of choice in whisky.

This is what you imagine a Scottish pub is! Friendly travelers, flirty staff and great pub fare!

Outstanding old inn with great Scottish fare, we are traveling on our first trip through Scotland and had hoped to get some good local food. Walked by this pub, it was busy downstairs but the bartender mentioned they had a second level where we found some seats. They had a mouthwatering fish pie, with mashed potatoes. And traditional haggis. Also an apple pie that was to die for. Reasonable prices, and friendly service. Would definitely recommend!

A great pub with a good selection of beers. We didn't eat but the food coming out looked good.

Wonderful atmosphere on two floors.

Not too much space in the restaurant as soon as a place becomes available it is taken immediately. We ate very well. Too bad you have to order at the counter. Otherwise the service is good with a smile and the dishes are well cooked. I recommend this restaurant.

Had some drinks here, the passion fruit martinis from the tap were surprisingly nice.

Cosy downstairs bar area, very friendly and excellent vibe

A fabulous local pub! A perfect pub atmosphere, delicious, affordable food and great staff. We had the mac and cheese (so creamy!!!) the steak and ale pie (wonderful!!) and the salmon (delicious!!). Loved this place!!

The best pub in Oban. Genuine atmosphere, great home made food

Had a pint on the patio on a sunny Thursday. Then popped upstairs for a pint on a blustery Tuesday. It’s a cozy classic pub. Lots of tourists and some locals in the mix. A nice selection of beers and whisky. Definitely stop by and tip your server.

The best pub in Oban. Great choice of beers, good staff with a sense of humour!

Characteristic Scottish pub with excellent dishes, beers, whiskey I won't even tell you about it (we are in Oban!!!!! If you are in these parts you must stop here!!!

Absolutely incredible food and a deeply warm welcoming atmosphere. The best experience I've had in years. If you're in Oban, you need to be at the Oban Inn.

Lovely old pub, friendly service, good food and great location.

Great local pub. We were there for drinks and live music. Nice place to settle in and enjoy the end of the evening.

Great little pub. Food was exceptional and the service quick and efficient.

Can’t thank the member of staff who came out to help us when my granddaughter who two was really sick outside.We have been in before but not that day and he still came out with water for Addison and a bucket to wash it all away thank you again for you help James & Ray. Xx ps the whole of Oban knows cause she told everyone she was sick man throw water 😂😂

I can't rate the food, but the authentic atmosphere with live music was just great. The selection of drinks is terrific and the price-performance ratio is great.

Very good haggis! Good atmosphere with a group

A great place with great food and great staff.

A great authentic pub. We received a super friendly welcome here. Service is really great. So we came here two days in a row to eat and try out the bar. There is a good selection of beers and ciders on tap, as well as a selection of whiskey. We were also offered food here and found it to be good. A place to visit in Oban.

We stopped by the Oban Inn restaurant for a quick lunch and had the best fish and chips! The food came out hot and the service was quick for it being so busy inside.

Very friendly staff and great food!

Good pub food, good beer and lively place with friendly service

Old pub with lots of seating, both outside and inside on 2 floors. Prices local. The menu offers a good selection, we enjoyed it. Toilets were clean but very narrow.

Typical Wetherspoons pub on the harbour front at Oban. Reasonable prices and outdoor area on quayside. Nice.

Some day they have live music. Nice and cozy place. Great atmosphere. The oldest inn in Oban.

Amazing historic pub, older than the famous distillery. Nice choice of food and beers, and great selection of spirits. The atmosphere is particularly colourful, providing a taste of authenticity in an Oban, which is too much touristic. Unmissable place for typical pub meal (the steak pie is great), but highly recommended at late hours to deep in the Scottish mood.

Good cask beer and hearty classic pub meals

Rustic interior. Friendly service and delicious food. Recommended if you want to eat in a pub

Great time and food. Staff is friendly and helpful, but I think they need another server or two. They managed very well and it's not really a complaint. I will return.

An old pub, always popular with excellent hand pulled beers. On the harbour. Tables outside for the superb Argyll weather.

Wow... So impressed! Didn't expect it at all! Just stopped for a small drink and ended up having few and a meal! Worth every penny and definitely worth your time! Excellent food OUTSTANDING quality you will be positively surprised because how small place is! Staff so friendly I am absolutely delighted I have spend time there! Great view too! Definitely place to check while you visit Oban! Go for it no disappointment guaranteed boys and girls!