The Watering Can at Glenbarr Nursery in Argyll & Bute

Wife and I had lunch at the Glenbarr garden centre cafe. We were able to book a table online. The staff were really friendly and I had one of the best burgers I've ever had anywhere. Really tasty and succulent. Nice range of scottish produce in the shop.

Lovely lunch and very friendly staff. Very dog friendly. Range of sandwiches, jacket potatoes and hot meals. Nice selection of cakes and icecream.

It was lovely to see the Stores had re-opened and the Greenhouse space had been very invitingly laid out. Service was excellent and the food was tasty. As it had only just re-opened, there maybe wasn't quite as much choice as previously, but what we had hit the spot. Great smoked salmon platter and a Ploughman's with enough cheese to satisfy the most demanding of appetites! Staff brought water for the dogs without having to be asked, which is always a nice touch. I hope that now that's it's open again, it goes from strength to strength as it's a lovely place to break up a trip down the Kintyre Peninsula.

Lovely place to stop for lunch. Nice table outside and friendly service. Ploughman’s lunch was delicious- local cheeses, home made bread and local ham off the bone, served with chutney and garnished with a nice fresh salad. Home made burgers went down well and so did the ham/cheese paninis both served with a side salad. Gods selection of home made cakes- Victoria sandwich made with fresh cream and strawberry tart was delicious. A lovely lunch in the sunshine. Recommended.

Passed by many times in the past few years but today made a point of going in for tea and cake. Not disappointed! Lovely venue, lovely staff and lovely tea and homemade cakes! We’ll be back to sample more! Some really nice food in store which on another visit we’ll buy, nice garden centre also but not for us this time. Peaceful atmosphere with delightful sparrows chirping in a sun trap outdoor area.

Visited the cafe with friends for Xmas lunch. Excellent service, amazing food and lovely Christmas atmosphere. Well done everyone at Glenbarr.

Our group of four decided to visit this place after seeing the big brown tourist signs to Glenbarr Cafe and Garden Centre on the A83 just north of Campbeltown. After seeing the front of the shop, which was just like a small village stores, upon entering, we were met with a very impressive and very well stocked gift shop and post office, and through the back doors was the garden centre and cafe area. All I can say is, what a genuine surprise it was. The cafe itself is very clean and tidy, and has a large and varied menu. Anything from sandwiches, soup etc, on to larger meals and the most tasty cakes. All the staff, both at the gift shop and post office, through to the cafe and garden centre were so friendly and welcoming. This place is an absolute joy. We went back again the next day for our lunch and enjoyed it just as much as we had done the day before. When we are down that way again, it will definitely be paying them a visit. I thoroughly recommend this place.

Out for a run today, popped in here. We were lucky to be served - we hadn't booked (mustn't forget next time). Had soup (lovely, homemade) and sandwiches (delicious bread, packed with meat filling), followed by coffee. Fantastic, we'll bring friends here next time, when I'll have to sample the cakes - they looked absolutely scrumptios! Staff very friendly, especially the lady at the front desk, who told us of the history of the shop.

We stopped here for lunch. Had panini and a bowl of Cullen skink. All absolutely delicious. The service was excellent and the staff v friendly. We were able to sit outside on the terrace with our dog.

Recommended when we visited family in Campbeltown. Found it difficult to locate online and on trip advisor but not to be missed! Signposted Glenbarr stores and garden centre with cafe sign from the A83. Double entrance on loop road through village. In my opinion easily missed as we have passed numerous times and not visited. However, after today’s visit we will be back again when in the area. We booked a table online and were seated inside after a wander around the plant area. A lovely selection on the menu for everybody, with coffees and alcohol served with our lunch. Really delicious food, great service and a lovely seating area inside and outside. Nice paintings on display and a store with local produce.

We stopped off here whilst driving down the Mull of Kintyre. What a surprisingly excellent chance stopover for lunch.The food here was excellent with a lovely atmosphere in a garden centre. Service was great and its dog friendly which can be few and far between in Scotland. Couldn't recommend this place more.

We visited as a family of 5 on Tuesday last week. Right from entering the store the welcome was amazingly rude (not just unfriendly but pointedly rude), but as we’d made a special trip we decided to stay. The older woman at the front store desk grunted at us and gestured with her head to show the direction of the cafe. We took a table in the otherwise empty restaurant and were lignite for 10 minutes until the same lady came through and gave us a row for not having gone inside to ‘give our names and everything!’. We had no idea.! The food we got was great and the setting lovely and the younger waitresses were neutral in their service (but the rude, grumpy one was definitely in charge and setting the tone, the others seemed terrified of her). Once we had paid our bill of £94 she completely ignored as as we passed by her counter on the way out, but very deliberately welcomed a local in by name, in a super cheery voice. All of our party commented on how rude this lady was and how she had made us feel. I wondered if perhaps she was having an off day, but no, people have been giving similar reviews since 2014.

At every excuse I attend this friendly well run restaurant where there is always an excellent selection to suit most pallets. Slightly hungry or very you will be satisfied. I live about 40 or 50 miles away but always use the excuse to entertain my visiting guests. The establishment is a credit to the management and staff.

We diverted off the main road after failing to find anywhere else to eat locally,thank goodness we did. I has the crab and samphire tart which was utterly delicious, homemade coleslaw a bonus too. Husband had spicy chicken panini with a soup shot- also delicious. Yes you have to wait to be invited through the shop but no biggie - shop worth a look as has some great local produce. Wish we had had space for a cake aa they looked lush

Very easy to drive past, but please don't! It was one of the nicest Victoria Sponge cakes I've had in years! Recommended by a friend as we were visiting the area and wanted a mid afternoon coffee stop! Very clean and bright and the staff very friendly and made us feel very welcome! Wish we were closer for more frequent visits 🍰🙂😷

It was very interesting to read some of the other reviews about this place as we thought it might have been a one off incident that we encountered. Lets just say this was one of the most unfriendly welcomes we have had in an establishment for a long time. There are signs outside saying about the numbers to be adhered to in the shop but there is no physical way of seeing numbers from outside. We set one foot in the door and was confronted by an angry cry of 'you'll have to get out and wait'. When we finally got in and asked about going through to the cafe we were greeted with ' well have you made a reservation?' Having answered with a no we were told to go through and ask as they may not have any free. Imagine our surprise when we arrived at an empty cafe!!! On the positive, the food was lovely, cakes looked amazing and the staff were accommodating. Something needs to be sorted with the entrance as, especially in these times, no one should be made to feel as unwelcome as we did.

Had a fabulous lunch here. Can highly recommend the fish platter- some of the best hot smoked and smoked salmon I’ve ever had. The cakes looked delicious too although didn’t have room to try one. Staff were friendly and welcoming. The cafe was spotlessly clean with very thorough COVID safety measures. Will definitely return when we’re back in the area.

Like some others I found the older shop assistant a bit brusque but on balance I prefer strict to lax. Anyway this review isn't really about the shop we had to pass through to get to the cafe The Glenbarr Cafe is a really nice...

Had been driving for hours with no obvious place to stop for lunch when the signs on the main road for this place came up and I thought to call in. It was very difficult to park outside. You have to go through the shop...

Visited for lunch - the food was amazing (spicy chicken panini) followed by a lovely cake and coffee. The service was great and the staff are lovely. The place is also immaculate. 10/10

Popped in for lunch during Covid-19 pandemic and was impressed with how the cafe had dealt with the situation. Tables well spaced out, plenty hand sanitizer and the whole place was spotlessly clean. Had a roll which came with a nice side salad and wish...

Went to get my Sunday papars from the shop and was told to 'get out' by a very forceful lady dressed in full PPE. I guess that this was due to there being someone else in the store which one can't see from the doorway....

A family lunch ruined. The decor is fresh and clean and from the outside the place looks warm and inviting - couldn’t be more wrong! From the start we sat outdoors and were ignored. When my husband went to go inside to ask for service...

Called by at 1135..and told " Sorry breakfast stopped at 1130"..Considered having something else and was told "Kitchen doesnt open till 12 now but I will take your order".. Really? Mind you, got double helpings of staff indifference to add to my hunger...there were three...

Called on the way back to Campbeltown after a trip out to Gigha, lovely warm welcome Decided to have jacket potato with prawn marie rose sauce and hubby had a burger, both were beautifully presented with a nice salad, lovely and tasty, would definitely recommend...

Ok so we went for an early lunch mid week in September so hardly a busy time but the service was good and the staff all friendly. The front door to the cafe and shop and post office really doesn’t sell it and I was...

Called in for coffee on our way from Glasgow to Campbeltown and were so impressed that we visited again later in the week to have lunch. Found the staff attentive and friendly and an enquiry about alpaca availability was quickly answered by the manager -...

We stopped here for coffee and a cake while cycling from Campbeltown to Kennacraig. It was so good that we went back for lunch a week later on our return journey.

Enjoyed a delicious breakfast in the lovely cafe. The food was freshly prepared and was very tasty especially the pancakes. The coffee tasted good but wasn’t very warm and came quite a bit before the food arrived. Great stocked shop as well. Every area was...

Again, they did not disappoint. The setting is lovely; the shop, plants, greenhouse, wee crafts for sale all adds to a fun afternoon out. I took three friends out for tea, coffee and home baking and it was all delicious. Great service and generous portions,...

What a great Laplace - a friendly 7-day a week post office and shop that sells nearly everything, a lovely small garden centre, and a large and very popular cafe that does cappuccinos, home-made soup, panini, ciabattas, salads and lots more (lots of tables both...

Welch eine Freude, mitten im Nirgendwo finden wir dieses wunderbare Café. Ein Gartencenter ist angegliedert, ein Shop mit dem Alltäglichen...

typical Scottish attitude which we had hoped had disappeared: staff first at their convenience and customer second. They do not serve food between 1130 and 1200 noon. why: for their convenience???? rigid approach so we do not recommend.

Just back from lunch at this wonderful cafe. Had a panini with spicy chicken, salad and a small cup of soup as well. Followed by the most scrumptious strawberry tart and then coffee. Very welcoming and friendly staff. Then had a walk round the array...

We stay local and use the cafe and shop on a very regular basis. The food is good - albeit quite expensive - but it's good quality. The service is ok but often feels a bit rushed and functional, rather than welcoming and genuine. HOWEVER,...

Some of the best food in this region also offers plants a be art for sale - a quality place which is quite surprising for its fresh style and comfy sofas

You woiuldnt know the restaurant is there, access from main road is through the small shop at the front. To the rear there is a garden centre with green house and a large cafe. Although dog friendiy, dogs are not allowed in the main cafe,...

Not much to choose from for a cafe stop between Campbeltown and Tarbert, but this place is excellent. Enjoyed a very welcome light lunch, home baking and coffee. Very friendly, welcoming staff. We had a good chat with the owner about the complex, her alpacas...

On a very wet Monday at the end of May, an enjoyable coffee with sister in law, went back a few days later to buy a picture she liked.

I am a fan of this restaurant and visit frequently however on Friday 31st May I was hugely disappointed. I had my friend from USA visiting, had travelled from Glasgow and was bragging about the food, service, location en route. We sat for 10 minutes...

Stumbled on this place by chance, lucky for us! Great coffee, tea, cakes and local produce. Lovely staff!

Hadn’t been to Glenbarr for years, but needed some things from the the Garden Centre so decided to pop into the Cafe for lunch. Delighted to find an excellent choice of local produce. I had the seafood platter featuring hot and cold smoked salmon from...

Returning from a visit from Machrihanish we spotted the signs for Glenbarr garden centre and cafe and it was a happy find. The cafe champions local produce and as a result there's a lovely mix of fresh food. Despite us visiting on a very busy...

We were staying in the adjoining accomodation and would highly recommend eating here. Very good food and just a pity it closed at 5pm!

Staff great, all very chatty and smiley. Food lovely, very nicely presented. Had side salad with my lunch and was really nice to get something a little different instead of the usual that happens too often in other places. Portion sizes ideal, not too much,...

This is a lovely cafe with great coffee and delicious cakes. You can take your dog with you and sit in the greenhouse. The staff are very friendly.

We ended up here after walking for most of the day and our lunch was well worth the wait! Excellent ploughman’s with lots of local produce,and very yummy roll and soup combo. The staff in the cafe and shop were all friendly and helpful. Lovely...

Staying near to Glenbarr café as a family we just had to give it a visit and very glad we did. First visit my girls just wanted cones but me and the wife had cuppas and cake. I had the lemon meringue pie and the...

Popped into The Cafe at Glenbarr for a late lunch. 5 of us dined and we all thoroughly enjoyed our food. The side salad which accompanied my Cajun baked potato was fantastic and stood out from the norm in terms of "side salads". Others in...

What a hidden gem this is, honestly you would drive past it as it's tucked off the main road as you get close to Campbeltown. Don't miss it, it is an amazing find, one of the best cafe/restaurants I've been to in Scotland and to...

The Post Office, shop, cafe and garden centre are all together in a sort of rectangle. If mobility constraints make access through the shop difficult, there is a way in a few yards away just off the corner of the road. The cafe makes really...

We picked up a leaflet for this place in Tourist Info in Campeltown and decided to head there for lunch. Although not the easiest place to find, we were glad to succeed. We both opted for soup and sandwiches. The soup was fresh and tasty...

Visited a few times and never been disappointed! Friendly and efficient service from start to finish - food arrived quickly and was all delicious and very reasonably priced. We sat outside and had a chance for a wander round the garden centre which is also...

Went down the coast today for a nice lunch. Booked before hand as its often very busy. Seating outside now with umbrella's, great in this beautiful sunny weather. Lovely lunch of baked potato with tuna mayo & salad plus Ciabatta with local lamb with roasted...

Excellent ciabatta (Gluten Free). Catered for the kids too. A right little find tucked just off the main road.

We were touring in our camper, weather not great, then we stumbled across this wonderful place. A haven of quality hot/ cold food, excellent coffee, WiFi, paintings for sale and local produce. The lady of the house even took pity on us and offered the...

Such a pleasant cafe; lovely local food. Well stocked small garden centre and shop. Cheerful and attentive staff

Glenbarr Nurseries near Campbeltown is one of my favourite places in Kintyre. Enter through the village shop, the cafe is an absolute treat: tonnes of local produce right down to the milk (look at the wee mini milkbottle!! Squee!!) with a gorgeously simple homemade menu...

We were finding it difficult to find somewhere nice to eat as we were on holiday out of season when we finally reached the Glenbarr Café. An amazing place to discover in this area - wish we had found it earlier in our stay. Home...

Great cafe. We have reviewed it before. It has since been refurbished and is just so worth a visit. Polish cheesecake was finished last time, this time I reserved a piece. What great service - and the cake is immense, even got the poppy seeds...

A general grocer shop and garden centre with a great cafe and restaurant outside the back area.Good selection of hot food and rolls and sandwiches not to be missed.

It would be easy to miss the cafe in Glenbarr. The village is just off the main A83 road to Campbeltown. Find the local shop, go though it and out the back door and you find yourself in a garden centre with an excellent cafe....

Hotel told us we could get Bellachantuy farm eggs at the store who told us about the café what a gem lovely fresh soup, sandwiches etc etc reasonably priced the store was good for local produce too will visit again if in the area

We went on the recommendation of many local people. You would never find this place unless you knew where to look. You would also never imagine how big it is once you get into the very unprepossessing Post Office. It has a Farm Shop with...

We stopped here for a coffee thinking it would be a really small place but you go through the post office then into the coffee shop and it's huge. What a surprise. Warm welcome and lovely coffee and scone. Definitely recommend.

We visited on a Saturday at lunchtime. What a find! Cafe was busy but had a lovely relaxing atmosphere. We sat on one of the very comfortable couches and were served by the delightful owner. My husband had the broccoli and Stilton soup which was...

2nd visit to here, just for some food to eat. As it is 6 hours from home, that is saying something. Had the steak ciabatta which was served with salad and a small taster cup of roasted pepper soup. Delicious.

We visited after a trip around Glenbarr Abbey, for tea coffee and cakes. The produce was very nice and the tea etc plentiful. Many people were dining there and the meals looked well presented and were being enjoyed. The café was quite full as it...

Traditional exterior leads like the tardis into a bigger place. Post Office, grocery shop, off license, cafe & garden centre. All presented beautifully in recently refurbished surroundings. The shop stocks an impressive range of very high quality groceries and gift items alongside basic requisites. Fantastic...

My husband stayed in the cottage here and was well looked after on his return I went with him and we stayed in a caravan further up the road pipes in to say hi and have a coffee must say it was the best coffee...

A wonderful peaceful setting, staff friendly and efficient, I had soup which was very flavourful along with homemade bread, then a salad bowl which was extremely fresh, would recommend , excellent selection of local produce, the chilli jam and balsamic vining arête are amazing 👍👍

Tidy well kept eating place with space to eat outdoors in good weather giving a garden feel to the experience. Food was perfectly good, not extra special but better than many other offerings in the area. Service was also perfectly good. In short the sort...

Stopped here on the way to Campbeltown and was pleasantly surprised by this gem of a place. From the front the building looks like nothing, but walk in and there is a shop with post office, then head through to the garden centre and café....

What a great place! We stayed for a week in the attached rooms. Had breakfast there once and was addicted! Food was great, all local ingredients, put together perfectly. Lots of items for my young kids to eat, great to see lots of puzzles and...

Enjoyed coffee and cake in a lovely setting. Lovely range of plants as well as lovely artwork and crafts for sale.

We had just visited the Mull Of Kintyre and stopped for lunch and we had the local Ploughman's it was superb all local cheese pickles and bread and a pot of tea.. I was amazed by the food and the service what a lovely great...

Visited the cafe today (Saturday) and was impressed by the selection of cakes. The staff were attentive and made my family and I feel very welcomed with their friendly smiles. Looking forward to our next visit!!

Only discovered this place on second to last day of our two week trip to Glenbarr or would have visited more frequently. The meal we had in the cafe was lovely!

We have been camping for a fortnight down the road from this cafe & shop, it's been a fantastic place to come for breakfasts and lunches, great quality produce, good prices and lovely service. Great for the kids too as there are loads of well...

This is our second visit, and will not be the last. Coffee is very good and homemade scones and cakes are excellent. Also dog friendly on the terrace and in greenhouse if wet, we have an Irish Wolfhound staff were very friendly and were not...

Desperate for a coffee we stopped at this fantastic store come cafe come garden centre. Don't be out off by the smallish front, once you walk through its pretty amazing. Coffee was served in thermal tumbler, be warned coffee is boiling hot! Cup feels cooler...

Having spent a week sampling Edinburgh's finest Coffee Shops, I have to say that The Cafe at Glenbarr, which is much closer to home, is up there with the best of them. The food was excellent, the cafe is well laid out, with plenty space...

I gave this place a 5 star rating last year, but my recent visit was very disappointing. In our party of 3, one wanted a burger. 'No burgers' (a friend visited 2 days previously, and they had no burgers then either). 'No ham' for the...

A regular stopping off point for us for lunch - or just coffee & cakes. A wander round the garden centre followed by a relaxing snack is just a lovely relaxing day out. There is always a nice soup on, local produce used and home...

Very nice place for lunch or coffee and cakes but the highlight for me is the hot chocolate. It's hot and chocolaty something that most places seem to miss. Best hot chocolate in a very long time.

I Eat here at least once a fortnight I find it very relaxing, food is great the staff are very friendly and always make me welcome they make the effort to ensure that you enjoy your meal

Been coming here for years and have to say the new owners have certainly raised the bar in terms of both the garden centre and cafe. Plants are beautifully presented and everything well organised. Filled rolls and cakes are superb and act like a magnet...

Stopped here for a light lunch on our campervan road trip and what a find! The savoury tart my wife said was the tastiest she has ever had, and the lamb and mint ciabatta was fantastic. The coffee and walnut cake and sponge are home...

Have visited the cafe a few times and the food is excellent. I would definitely recommend the savoury tart. 😋

I enjoyed my relaxed lunch here with family. We all loved our burgers and sandwiches and there are friendly staff who couldn't do enough for us. The shop attached is worth a look too! Pop in here for lunch or tea and cake and you...

Stopped at this lovely cafe for morning coffee this week. The coffee and scone were both delicious but I think the person who served me must have been having a bad day. Wow! I felt like an intruder in her space. A young girl working...

Popped in today for family lunch in cafe. Food and cakes were ace:) Staff in cafe very friendly and good service. Highly recommended and I will definitely be back 😃

Delicious food whenever we have visited, Huge portion of salad given with local produce available. Friendly staff and good atmosphere

Glenbarr is a lovely cafe in a garden centre, the home baking is lovely as is the lunch, friendly staff and clean toilet facilities .

Recommended by Ian (the owner of the nearby Argyll Hotel at Bellochantuy ) - well this Garden Centre store and coffee house is well worth a visit if you are in this area of Kintyre What a lovely place for a coffee and cake and...

Great garden centre with a good selection of indoor and outdoor plants at very reasonable prices. Also nice shop selling local produce. Well worth a visit.

Found the cafe sort of by accident. Very tasty food. We had the roast beef ciabatta and beef burger. All prepared fresh to order and very tasty. Had a small taste of the soup, unusual taste is a fair description for it and not really...

The shop is filled with lots of lovely, expensive, things but very few "basics". Very nice glass bottles of cloudy lemonade but no Coca-cola? Unfortunately too no purchases under £10.00 for cards as I was informed that the bank charges a fortune, which I'm sure...

Cafe carries a small range of Paninis, baguettes and soups as well a home baked cakes. £7.95 for a burger is a bit pricey but we didn't try them so cannot comment on value as such.

Glenbarr garden centre etc is located 11 miles north of Campbeltown on the A83. If you don't notice the sign at side of road you will miss it. Garden centre is small but has some stock, general store was getting a make over but appeared...