The Post Office Store & Tearoom in Argyll & Bute

Very friendly local post office and shop with recent addition of a cafe. Good coffee. Had breakfast which was very good and filling. Dog friendly which is great after a walk.

Not particularly welcoming. Tried ordering a couple of toasties at 3.20pm only to be told the kitchen was shut because they close at 4pm. Seriously? 40 minutes before closing and you can't stick some cheese between a couple of bits of toast? And there were still a couple of big tables eating in the cafe. The woman behind the counter huffed and puffed when I only ordered a couple of drinks instead (what do you want me to do when there's no food available?) then made a palaver about paying by card at the end. Not a nice experience, won't be back.

Post Office, Port Bannatyne, Isle of Bute. From the outside it looks like a wee Post Office, however when you get in it is like the Tardis. A lovely wee tearoom, a shop and a Post Office. My wife and I stopped for a snack on our way to the Colintraive Ferry and had a wonderful meal of fish and chips. Piping hot and delicious! It was served to us by a lovely young lady and we couldn’t fault it or indeed the service. If you visit Bute I highly recommend the Port Bannatyne Post Office and Tearoom.

With a group of blokes, sailing on boat moored in port bannatyne marina. The Post Office is on the seafront just a short walk from the marina boatyard. It is the local grocery shop along with a post office and with an added casual restaurant. Went en-masse for a fantastic full scottish breakfast. We didnt book, just 6 rowdy old blokes rolled up and we were well cared for and fed. Great atmosphere, lovely hosts and a great experience. Food was great and much tea and coffee was quaffed. Thanks guys!

We called here for a quick brunch and the service and food was excellent. The bacon was delicious and the portions are really generous for the price. There is an indoor area to eat but if it isn't raining then sit out in the back garden. Also contains a nice little shop which sells everything from bread to buckets and spades.

Popped in while visiting family on the island . Lovely little place to sit and enjoy a breakfast . Everything cooked to perfection and service was brilliant. Will definitely be back . All the little touches like the jam and butter with toast and the wee jugs of milk. Fantastic little place and probably one of the best on the island. Look forward to popping in agon another visit

Just back from sampling the newly introduced Afternoon Tea option at this lovely cafe. The sandwiches were freshly made with a choice of tasty fillings,savoury pastry bites and scones,cakes and a choice of drinks included in the £15.00 charge. Generous portions,pretty china and napkins. It was a delight. Well done.

A wonderful tearoom in a converted building, very clean, modern and well fitted out. I had the best bacon bap that I have had for a very long time, bacon well cooked and lots of it. The cakes looked homemade and delicious but unfortunately I didn't have space for one. I will definitely be going there again as it makes a superb stop when I am travelling from Norwich to Nottingham. Thoroughly recommend.

Fantastic lunch with our grandchildren toastie to die for for absolutely delicious children gave them ten out of ten and milkshake the same Out panini was delicious Service was excellent Atmosphere friendly A definite go to place

I have just had a full breakfast at the Post Office and Tearoom and its was fantastic. It was freshly cooked and excellent quality ingredients. I also had a cappuccino that was lovely. i would highly recommend it to anyone on the island looking for food plus there is also a lovely view.

Such friendly staff who made sure we were comfortable and well fed. We visited twice with kids to enjoy All Day Breakfasts, veggie burger, toasties, scones, chocolate milkshakes.. all very satisfying. We sat at the outdoor seating but noticed people also take their food away. Great value for money and kind staff make it an ideal place to eat and chill.

A step back in time. Lovely! Had coffee and cake on across from Post Office on park bench sitting by the water.

So pleased to find this welcoming wee stop, a real hub of the village, with great seating outside where you can watch the boats go in and out of the marina.

We were in the lovely and picturesque tiny village of Port Bannatyne in February and it looked as if only the Post Office was open. We thought there might be a coffee machine or a tea and packet of biscuits sort of thing but were very pleasantly surprised by the menu and the delicious home cooked food at reasonable prices. The couple who run the place were really nice too.

We were just looking for a wee snack & a coffee & came across this wee place en route to Rhubodach. Staff very welcoming & chatty. Worth a visit.

Friendly,very polite service ,great range of foodstuffs for a small shop,pies,bacon,sausages etc from local butcher,hot rolls,sandwichs etc too. . Great coffee,homemade soup,a wee gem of a place. You can also sit outside and renjoy the view of the marina,in the lively village of Port Bannatyne

Came here with girlfriend and our Labrador for a rest after walking from the ferry terminal. ordered a roll with bacon, a roll with square sausage, a roll with potato scone and a couple of drinks, it came to just over £12. prices seem a little on the expensive side but it was the view and environment that made it worth the price. this is also a pet-friendly cafe with a big water bowl for any thirsty doggies.

What a lovely local post office that stocks just about everything ? Honestly (wish we lived in the village ) it was like open all hours they catered for everyone - a lovely tea and coffee with fresh cakes - + a very friendly couple who were hospitable after a 3.5 mile walk there from the Glenburn Hotel Rothesay - G@J Wakefield UK

Breakfast for nine to take away is no mean feat but comes easily to these guys a range of hot filled rolls and their outstanding breakfast panini along with what must be the best coffee on the island. Have also had lunch here, don't pass them by again the homemade soup, burgers, panini and filled rolls, sandwiches and cakes are all excellent. Best place for food inPort Bannatyne

Lovely location in Port Bannatyne. Simple fare but nicely served and all in all very welcoming. Large groups of walkers and cyclists use this place so for smaller parties it could feel quite intimidating if you h T it at the wrong time. But cyclists and walkers have a reputation for choosing places which serve good food, so their patronage speaks for itself. Definitely will be back.

We cycle around the island now and again and when we head off from Rothesay to the Port this is our favourite refuelling place. It is a small but cosy tearoom with outdoor seating and the roll are brilliant. Good value for money and very friendly staff.

I ordered some food for my family at lunch time and the portion size was very small, more like a child's size portion. It all tasted nice but it wasn't that cheap, I just expected a bit more for the money we paid. The staff are okay but I feel its a bit of a strain on them, customer service is a little lacking.

Lovely home made soup and a range of other foods, quite small inside and because its also a post office service can be very slow but staff are friendly and nice

Visited whilst passing through as part of lengthy walk. GREAT coffee. All enjoyed freshly made hot filled rolls. Sausage, bacon tatties scones very tasty.

Located on the front with beautiful views of the bay and the mountains, this cafe has seating outside on the pavement/road. Sitting outside on a lovely sunny day was extremely relaxing. Nice for coffee and cake.

Llamado después de caminar una tarde caliente para un helado, pero me di cuenta de cómo esta tienda bien surtida es poco. Muy acogedor y amable señora detrás del mostrador!

Maravillosas vistas al mar en Port Bannatyne sólo para sentarse y tomar un té o café es muy acogedor. Un buen menú para elegir, personal amable, puede estar muy concurrido, pero vale la pena la espera por una mesa

The waiting staff here are very friendly, co-operative and helpful. It's a well placed restaurant, right beside the marina with interesting things to see, such as ship movements.

Very well laid out and spotlessly clean, very friendly owners & staff, well stocked shop with all you'll ever need for a week or weekend away, if the sun shines a great outside sitting area, all in all can't fault it.

Remembering childhood holidays sepent in The Port. Weather was glorious too. Brought back lovely memories. Stayed at Fernbank, a big house on the front run by Mr & Mrs Alexander. Yes it is still there.

Freshly ground coffee beans .. Lovely cakes.. Soup... Toasties to eat in or take away .. Outside seating overlooking Bannatyne Harbour and lovely helpful staff .

We stopped here to order some food. I opened the door and had not even got my foot inside when curtly told 'we are closed' it was 1pm. no explanation or apology. Not good

the post office is really a wee general store com coffee shop, good for early morning bacon rolls and coffee while sitting outside in the sunshine, (weather permitting)

Rothesay was closed --- as have mentioned in other reviews but had noticed this wee place when driving into Rothesay but thought there will be other places to eat - No ! Stopped again on way out , staff were lovely and really friendly . Food was basic but great for a snack or soup and a coffee , had the papers and a cash line what more does one need. And it was open on a Sunday(Bank holiday weekend)

Super wee shop with great selection of basics - great to sit outside with a nice hot roll and a cup of coffee watching the world go by

Nice wee coffee shop which also acts as a post office and sells bread, milk etc.Had a lovely coffee and sat outside with a beautiful view of the sea and hills.I will be back!

basic food pre-packed i think bought in we only had cream scone and coffee.coffee was good. very qiaint people getting served in post office and shop while we were eating. Life goes on

Lovely Tea Room and definite value for money. Not expensive at all. Staff very friendly and always smiling. Will call in again soon I hope.

just loved this little place. Polite and warm welcome and a great good value light lunch. Just does what it says on the tin very well...thank you

I haven't ate in here but the local food stuff they sell is quality ! Bread,cakes etc and served in a friendly manner.

This is a real hub of the community. A few years ago I really did not like this place. It was dull, boring, the owners I found extremely unfriendly and disinterested.....................and then wow new ownership.what a difference.Now they have done it all up inside. there a tables and chairs outside overlooking the bay with the boats bobbing in the sun. they do good coffee and nice sandwiches and snacks.It is always busy and bustling and has a very vibrant feel.well done for bringing this place out of the dark ages and making it somewhere you want to go and visit.

Beautiful scones (freshly baked that morning). Fair trade coffee. Friendly owners. Lots of art and quirky gift ideas.

This is a very good small tea room café attached to the local Post Office Shop. Very efficient and friendly staff who serve good quality cappuccinos and cakes at very fair prices. Nice view across the bay and small outside seating area. Regular bus service into Rothesay from here.

A great spot for lovely tea and great coffee. Very friendly staff and locals with a lovely view. We had great weather so could sit outside but they do have a nice area inside. Handy shop and post office.

Great location opposite the bay with outdoor seating, a warm welcome from the owners who apart from supplying a lovely coffee and cake, had all the knowledge of the surrounding area which was invaluable to us.Inside the shop apart from the Post Office Section there was a wide range of gifts, foodstuffs and drinks, would like to return.

Dropped in here recently to escape the rain.So much packed into a tiny space - shop, post office and cafe - really friendly atmosphere with locals coming and going.Was made very welcome and had a great chat about fishing with the owner.Great coffee and cake. A real asset to the Island.

Acting as a support for a West Island Way walker I had at various points some time to spend looking around and keeping myself amused. I spotted that this shop had a free cash machine (the actual reason I went in!) and noticed the quality coffee machine sitting in the corner as I entered. Never one to pass up a good coffee opportunity I asked for a cappuccino and a snowball cake. Sitting inside I watched as a parade of local people and sometimes their children came in and collected papers. I also chatted with a very friendly local chap who was in for a cup of tea.An extremely memorable part of my visit to the splendid island of Bute. This fantastic little shop is well worth a look!

I love this place. I live only a few doors down, and my morning ritual - when I'm on the island - is to wander along the pavement with the pooch, get myself a double-shot cappuccino and some toast, and log on to the WiFi to gently ease my way into the day. People pop in, everyone known by name, and local news is exchanged. Is it, possibly, the last remaining community post office in Britain? I hope not - every community should have one. This is not a restaurant. It's not a gimmicky tourist shop. It's not fine dining, or stencils of hearts on cappuccino froth, or bells and whistles - it's a wee haven with a stunning view across the bay, good coffee, fancy tea, toasties, and cheerful service.

Popped in to get stamps and drop off a couple of letters but stayed for an impromptu pie! Lovely hot bridie supplied by a local Rothesay butcher, delicious. Great little place for a coffee and a snack with a superb view across the bay.

My second visit to the tea room, and it was even better than last year. There seemed to be more space (?), which made it even more enjoyable to sit and savour a lovely warming cup of hot chocolate. The owners are so friendly and welcoming and have done such a great job providing such high quality amenity for locals and visitors. Long may it continue

At last, someone who knows how to make a business thrive on Bute. This is a charming little village shop that sells more or less everything. Port Bannatyne used to have many shops but this excellent little shop has managed to cram more or less everything all those old shops sold into a small space. It is run a by a charming couple for whom nothing is too much trouble and their coffee is sublime. I heartily recommend.

This was our first stop after completing the West Island Way. We nipped in for a cuppa and some provisions. Friendly service. Its a quirky old fashioned shop/post office/cafe. I liked it so much I have a postcard of it framed on my kitchen wall.

Very friendly reception in what was a childhood haunt. Food was good and extremely good value for money. Comfortable table with good view of the bay.

This is a great little cafe/post office/general store on the water's edge. Be served an excellent range of teas and toasties inside or outside. The local people are very friendly and Janet and Pat ensure that your visit is a memorable one. Visit the Post Office just for the exceptional seaview as you relax and enjoy the tranquillity.

Great place. Great coffee. Great food Great views and great friendly staff. Even a loyalty card is available. Don't miss this little gem

The girl that served us was very friendly and there was a great choice of sweets. Didn't use the post office but if the sweetie service was anything to go by, then they would have been great. Just need to get some sherbert pips in!

We struck lucky with perfect weather to sit outside and enjoy a view that has changed little since I holidayed here as a young girl. The service and coffe were great but the memories were even better.

Read the newspapers, take a coffee and relax...this is Port Bannatyne!

It is just lovely to see all the things you can buy in such a small wee space.

We took a walk to Port Bannatyne from Rothesay, this in itself was a great walk along the sea front all the way. When we arrived at Port Bannatyne, all we wanted was a cup of tea. We were rewarded with so much more. Not just a cup of tea, but a pot of ("Suki") Tea (Leaf's not bags) that was as good if not better than i have had in any cafe. There is so much in this "little" store, and the people who served us were not just friendly and sociable and helpful to us, but also are clearly an important service provider to the local people. I was so keen to post a review, that had nobody done one previously I would have started up one of this place.

Fantastic coffee, hot chocolate and cake. Very friendly and welcoming to kayakers. The addition of the outside seating area makes it even better. No need to remove the wet gear a big plus. Land at the old shingle by the old stone quay.

Wonderful, fresh coffee. Proper tea. Chocolate Abyss. A range of freshly-made baguettes, toasties & baking. Original artwork, gifts, ice-cream, a well-stocked wee shop. And a post office!Sit in the window & enjoy a fairtrade Tiki Cappuccino whist writing your postcards.