The Westford Inn in Eilean Siar

We visited this lovely local pub whilst holidaying in the local area. We watched the rugby one evening then visited the following evening for dinner. We felt welcomed, and the food was delicious.

Found this spot towards the end of our stay in Berneray. Food was really spot on, I had French onion soup to start and haunch of venison with Arran mustard mash and cabbage. So good. Service may seem a touch abrupt but actually I think that’s wrong, they were really nice.

A friendly welcome and delicious food. We ordered dishes from the main menu and the specials menu and we were spoilt for choice. The specials menu had some great local seafood. We always visit Westford when we stay on Uist and we’re never disappointed!

Plus points Ample parking Food was ok. We arrive prior to our booking approximately 20 minutes early told the lady we were a wee bit early but would have a drink and soak up the rustic ambience, I thought it was rustic but it was all old and knackered a bit like the unwelcoming women who served us, with the cuteness of someone who knew her next jobby was in fact going to be a hedgehog, not a wee flat roadside hedgehog one that had been living like a king in a wood with plenty of food and it had filled out accordingly. Eventually she came over dumped a couple of plastic wallet types on the table and shouted menus ! Then continued to chat to some locals avoiding eye contact with anyone who wanted served. When the food arrived it was actually OK But her not so warm welcome made us think she should have considered another career option

Exciting menu with specials. Difficult to choose. Prawn bharji delight Ly and the scallops amazing Good selection of beer/cider. Dogs welcome. Great service

Sehr gutes Essen, gutes Preis Leistungs Verhältnis, nettes Personal Es werden auch mal andere Speisen angeboten( z.B. Indisch ) kreativ interpretiert

Stayed on uist and visited this place twice . The food was very nice and would recommend anyone in the area to give it a try as there is not much choice in the vicinity

Visited 30/3 has to be the best fish pie I’ve ever had, and the baileys crème brûlée with homemade shortbread just amazing. Food so good.

We both had steak pie which was delicious but the veg were sadly not hot. However the pie made up for it. Staff okay but not particularly friendly

Took some of my relatives here for dinner while visiting N. Uist. Have eaten here six years ago. Decided to go back again and service was very good and lovely food. A place I would recommend if your out on N. Uist.

Wow this place is amazing fantastic menu local ingredients fair prices and friendly staff. Also great choice of beverages local beers gin and rum. We booked two more days whilst we were there because we were so impressed and they only have 9 tables so booking is recommended.

Good bar food. Clean. Nice menu. We had made a booking. Everything would have felt so different if any of the servers or staff had smiled, made a light joke or in any way looked as if they were pleased to be serving. That would have lifted the atmosphere such a lot and changed our experience.

lovely restuarant and food very good indeed, lots of choice and staff very friendly and accomodating

Great food with friendly staff and a cozy atmosphere. Our two large dogs were accommodated with no problem. Would recommend

Ohne vorherige Reservierung wurden wir schroff abgewiesen. Auf die Frage, ob wir hier zu Abend essen können, nur ein unfreundliches „No“. Kein „Sorry“… Vielleicht später am Abend? „No“. Eventuell draußen im Freien (wo mehrere Tische frei waren)? „No“. Keine Begründung, die Bedienung dreht sich weg und lässt uns stehen. Ein sehr unerfreuliches Erlebnis, wir werden nicht wiederkommen.

Fantastic meal. Best steak I have had in a very long time! Food was incredible, staff friendly and accomodating. Would definitely recommend a meal here with lots of choices for everyone.

Das Essen war sehr lecker. Die Portionen ausreichend groß. Alles in allem es war ausgezeichnet. Auch wenn das Ambiente den Eindruck des Pubs macht, der Koch ist Spitze.

We had been looking forward to our lunch out here after having read so many good reviews. Sadly, we maybe hit a bad day. The hospitality wasn't up to the usual gushing friendly manner we have experienced in our many visits to the islands. I know costs have risen for us all, but £19 for 4 monkfish scampi with chips & peas seemed rather steep. The nicest part was the homemade tartare sauce, as the scampi were overcooked and the chips stodgy.

Food was only ok. If younger hungry you will eat anything. Unfortunately the staff was really unfriendly! They speak about the guests and hope they will not see it. No recommendation for this location

Delicious food, a great atmosphere and excellent service. This pub restaurant is well worth a visit.

We booked a table in advance so that we could definitely get some food and we weren’t disappointed! I had steak and my husband had the cajun chicken. Both tasted amazing and portion sizes were brilliant! The service was quality and staff very friendly, would definitely recommend!

Good honest pub grub with fresh ingredients. The portions are very generous. We had steak pie, scampi, burger and cayenne chicken. All very tasty and plentiful.

All the staff were excellent,the food was great the atmosphere was fun as always and we enjoyed every meal.many thanks from the Cokers

Great inn, friendly and well appointed. A vibrant local traditional food with excellent food. We returned and enjoyed the Westford Inn as we remembered last year. Booking in advance is probably essential. Busy, but cosy and only a few tables to dine.

You would not know just how good the food was when one walks in. It was a last minute lunch for me as the chef I was told was just about to go at 2pm. I actually almost didn’t go in as the door looked...

We had an excellent Sunday lunch at this characterful pub on the west coast of the island. The food was good quality with local ingredients and the service was quick.

- Delicious food which tasted very fresh. - The monkfish scampi was so crispy but the fish was still cooked nicely and not dry. - Sticky toffee pudding for dessert was amazing!! - Waitress serving us was friendly. - Food reasonably priced. - Would most...

We visited twice while staying in North Uist. Both times we booked a table in advance, and I would recommend that you do this as it is very popular. We had Sunday lunch which was delicious and then came back in the week to try...

We had two evenings at the Westford Inn. And we enjoyed the best mussels ever. And the other food was also very delicious. The service was very quick, helpful and lovely. Especially the owner and a young lady, with a bright smile. We hope to...

Obviously a popular eatery, booking is ness. We were unable to have a dinner booking but had a very enjoyable lunch. Staff were very accomodation and helpful.

Unfortunately we left feeling really disappointed despite the food being good. Myself and my partner visited the pub for some food and drinks during our honeymoon road trip across the Hebrides. From the moment we walked in we felt very unwelcome. It honestly felt that...

Fantastic Sunday lunch, reasonable prices for such fresh local well presented food. Booking advisable.

We were lucky to get a table at short notice but the staff managed to fit us in. Excellent menu, great use of local produce and friendly efficient staff.

Very friendly, amazing food. Staff made us feel welcome and gave us time and information on the menu. Would recommend a visit anytime. Just book before you turn up as they are busy. We will visit again. Food extremely delicious and fantastic portions.

This is one of the few ‘proper’ pubs on the outer Hebrides. It’s brilliant. The food is excellent. We had Sunday roast which was very good. The drinks are good- great pint of Guinness! Used by the locals but welcoming to all. Loved it here!

We headed to Westford for the beer fest and dinner. The Inn was busy but the staff were coping well and as always friendly and helpful. There was a great range of beers on offer. The food was beautiful, well cooked and well presented. Scallops...

Had dinner here last night. We both had the languistines. OMG delicious! The chips were delightful too. The staff are brilliant as I stupidly fell over a very well marked step entering the bar and they couldn't do enough for me, thankyou. This is a...

Loverly pub / inn staff very friendly ,food a must to try really good food and good quality sizes would recommend to any one passing ,

This grey little find was a little gem! The Scallop starter was sublime, the Haddock and chips and the Pasta was also very good. Great value for money!

We were here in the early evening. It didn‘t feel like a warm welcome as other guests wrote. Only another group in the pub. We found out that they don‘t serve food on Mon/Tue. Can imagine it being nice when a little more crowded.

Celebrating our 45th wedding anniversary while on Outer Hebrides so wanted to go out for a meal to celebrate. We were recommended this place to eat by the campsite we were staying at and they also recommended a local taxi service so we could both...

As first time visitors to the island we had no idea we should have tried to book beforehand. Given the 'welcome' we received I'm so glad we didn't bother. Never encountered such dour faced bar staff anywhere in the world. Next time we visit we...

May be the only pub on North Uist but the friendliest and best none the less. Great seafood, the sweetest langoustine and freshest monkfish "scampi" plus Skye Brewery beers (SkyeIPA not tried before👍). Deserves to be far busier than it was on a wet and...

What a lovely place to eat when visiting the Uists. We booked online and received confirmation. Friendly staff, good choice of food on the menu and a good selection of drinks. We had fish & chips, with fantastic homemade Tartar Sauce, and Monkfish Scampi. The...

There are a very limited number of places to eat out in this part of the world, so it’s essential to book ahead. The surroundings are a bit Spartan and it’s not particularly welcoming but there’s a good menu and an excellent selection of beers,...

During our 2 week break in the Scottish Highlands, we visited North Uist on the Outer Hebrides. We always plan ahead especially evening times. We booked this pub weeks in advance, really easy online system. Strange place really not much atmosphere, we were seated on...

We’d booked this weeks ago, worried we might not get food on a Sunday. Westford was very good and after more than 2 weeks on the Hebrides, it felt like our fist real pub. Beer was good and the excellent menu lived up to our...

What a difference a day makes, amazing food and service tonight at Westford Inn Smiles, pleasant greetings, menu straight away, drinks came quickly. Food served promptly plenty of it, hot food on hot plates. Delicious home made tartare sauce with the haddock, highly recommended.

Wonderful seafood in a welcoming, traditional pub. Open on Sundays! All the staff so helpful, and a choice of real ales to boot

If I have one complaint it is about the booking system. In 2019 you could phone, put your head round the door or take the foolish risk of turning up without a booking. Now all booking is online, and you can only book one night...

Stopped here last Sunday and was so glad we did. It’s such a cosy welcoming place, and dog friendly which is a must for us. Good selection of Skye Ales on tap but it was the food that was the star of the show. Myself...

Well after visiting 3 years previously we were keen to go back, it didn't disappoint, welcoming atmosphere and food as good as we remembered. Good banter with the staff, shame it's not my local!!

The booking process - fab, really easy to use and can book 90 days in advance. The food - also good, especially the scallops and black pudding for a starter/main. The pub atmosphere… having read some of the comments on here I tried to take...

Been here a few times over the years. Always the same … food is honest pub grub, a little over priced. However, the place has always lacked atmosphere and in large part is due to the coldness of the welcome from the Landlady. At this...

Me and my husband spent two evenings in this lovely and charming pub. The owner is so kind, friendly and funny, we really enjoyed our time here. Great selection of beer! Thank you!

This is quite a small inn but does great food in a great atmosphere with great service and for a good value. You do need to book. Several people were so delighted that they had re-booked for the following day

Not expecting the great food and hospitality we received, tremendous mussels for one, fish and chips for the other. Great beer too. Deserves to be popular.

This is super place to eat, the menu is small but great variety. The seafood is top-notch and the Sunday roast was delicious. The seating is basic but more than comfortable and lastly but not least the staff were very welcoming and helpful. This was...

A must visit Inn ! A group of us visited for lunch and we all had different dishes and all would have liked to eat there evry day!

The visit was a slightly mixed experience. The seafood on offer was excellent- some of the best we’d had during our stay on North Uist. The local beers were great. The staff were very efficient but not particularly engaging. The atmosphere was a bit lacking-...

Just had the Sunday roast here as was recommended by my b & b. They managed to fit me in and Let me tell you - the Roast beef & Yorkshire pudding sunday dinner was just sublime. And what a huge plateful. Lovely staff as...

Rather undersells itself as the only pub in North Uist. It has a lot more going for it than just lack of competition. They sell cask conditioned ales from the Skye Brewery. The food was excellent. We were a group of 6, all having starters...

Booked a table in advance on a recommendation. On arrival there were at least 3 staff standing behind the bar, one of whom greeted us rather cooly/ abruptly which seemed to be the theme until we paid the bill. At times throughout our dinner there...

Visited 3 nights due to staying locally. Isle of Skye beers on handpump. Great pub food...monkfish scampi a favourite! Welcome a little reserved initially but warmed up considerably as we engaged in conversation. Definitely recommend.

We were touring the area and stumbled across this amazing pub . Yes Mr Trip adviser PUB -,it is not a restaurant but in terms of food delivers top end restaurant food , As a pub it has a great range of beers and the...

The bar doesn’t look great (travelled with dog) but food was really nice which maybe matched the restaurant - venison burger was excellent

Sat outside and enjoyed a Fyne ale beer first . Ate in the bar so our dogs could come in with us . We all had a really good roastie . Good to see they serve these into the evening on a Sunday too ....

Ate here on recommendation. We had lunch on Sunday and I believe there are set times for meals. I would suggest you ring ahead and book a table as it was very busy during our visit . There is also a beer garden and the pub is dog friendly. All our meals were very good (scampi, haddock and mussels) although I thought my chips could have been warmer - our only complaint and very minor. I would recommend a visit and the mussels. p.s a big shout out to Callum the taxi driver who dropped us off and collected us so we could have a few shandies. If you need his number let me know.

Nice traditional inn with fantastic food, generous portions and good beer. The monkfish scampi was IMMENSE and the banofee pie was the best I’ve ever had- and I have had plenty! Highly recommended.

Tasty food, reasonably priced and the beer was excellent quality. Cosy and lively inside, everybody seemed to be enjoying themselves. Shout out to whoever makes the chocolate brownies!

Positives: nice beer, nice chips although v salty, husband like his stew Negatives: falafel burger was inedible, staff weren’t friendly, very expensive!

We visited the Westford Inn twice during our stay in North Uist and both times enjoyed excellent food and friendly service.

Fabulous pub restaurant. Booking essential but easy via the website. Food delicious! My daughter and I had the monkfish scampi which was ridiculously tasty! My son the fish and chips - the fish looked more like a whale, it was huge and my son devoured it! My husband said the scallop / haggis combo was amazing! The desserts were also super tasty as was the cheese. The staff were very welcoming. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the vicinity.

A lovely meal in a great spot. Booking essential. Service was very efficient and food very nice, would come back again!!!

Visited whilst on holiday to celebrate my partners birthday in early August. Great food! Particularly enjoyed the Crofters Board starter, cheese board and selection of whisky! Welcoming of our dog too. Really enjoyed our evening and will definitely return! Recommended ⭐️

A good pint. Small so if you are a large group book ahead. Just had a drink so cannot speak to food but looked great. Can drive to it and feel not to far away.

We had a really lovely dinner here. The meal was very large. The monkfish scampi is to be recommended and we thoroughly enjoyed the puddings too. Will be back if we return to North Uist!

Popped in for an evening meal in the bar. Staff where warm and welcoming. Lovely little place. I had the beef burger and the other half had the langoustines. Both thoroughly enjoyed it. The sticky toffee pudding was one of the best I’ve had. Compliments to the chef!

Felt compelled to write a review after reading some of the negative comments about service. We had a really delicious meal with friendly, helpful service. Excellent monkfish scampi and scallops. Well chilled and good quality range of white wine. Skye Gold on tap. A nice beer garden too. Would happily return.

My wife and I visited the Westford for dinner. Overall the meal was excellent. We have been visiting N. Uist for many years and the Westford under the current owners is currently the best restaurant by far.Our lobster and langoustine mains were superb .Smoked haddock and scallop starters outstanding.Also a great selection of Ales and a well priced wine list.Service could not be faulted. Our only regret is we only booked for one night, booking being essential to secure a table.Highly recommended.

A welcome and a warm ambiance doesn’t cost anything ! We had recently read a review in a newspaper and went looking forward to positive experience.We were greeted with a “ Your table is over there!”Service was perfunctory.The mains were pub food. Waitresses moved tables to accommodate people forgetting that they would screech if you dragged rather than lifted them across the floor.Pleasantries were granted when we paid our bill. It is not an experience we will repeat. Such a shame as North Uist is calling out for decent eateries. The ferry is full of people who want to enjoy the islands and go out for food. You are missing a trick!

Went her for a evening meal at westford inn we had gone there for years when we were young such a lovely atmosphere then such a difference on this visit staff could learn to be polite and pleasant manners cost nothing so dissapointed as food was great

Lovely meal. I had the Boar, my wife the Monkfish,my daughter the burger and my lad a kids portion of Langoustines. All well cooked, presented well and very tasty. Good Uist Gin, good beers. After a long bike ride just what we needed!

Traditional inn serving excellent seafood with a good selection of ales. My partner had the haddock and chips and she absolutely raved about it. Quite possibly the best that she has ever tasted and the portion size matched the quality. I particularly enjoyed the draught Jarl from Fyne Ales.Service was brisk and efficient, although the bar area seems to be reserved for locals. We were located in a side room, which was dingy and lacking in atmosphere. Overall though, the Westford Inn exceeded our expectations.

This pub felt rather soulless during our visit. Lockdown of course means pubs are having to trade with their hands tied to a degree, but like a few of the recent comments we found the staff slightly cold as if our (booked) presence during a quiet time was inconvenient. I wouldn't usually comment on such behaviour but the welcome and hospitality of all the other eateries we've visited in the Hebrides made it noticeably different!The food was really great however and for that I would return (post covid lockdown) in the hope that the teams spirits are lifted so i can leave a 5 star review! We had the deep fried prawns, veggie haggis and langoustines - all of which tasted fresh and delicious. Thanks again.

Took us ages to find this place as it looks just like an ordinary house, no sign, no advertising, but persevered as it’s just about the only place to eat out in this lovely wilderness. However, I could feel the icy atmosphere as we stepped through the door. Not a word of welcome from any staff. I had booked but they didn’t offer me a choice of seating area even though only one other table was occupied. We sat in the dark bar area feeling slightly uncomfortable and were served efficiently enough by silent staff who gave the impression of not wanting to be there (our local B&B host confirmed that, sadly, the Westford Inn had not weathered the lockdowns well). Food, however, was good with an imaginative menu. Monk fish, panko-crumbed, “scampi” was tasty and well-presented, as was my partner’s battered haddock. Well-kept local bitter.

Had a fantastic meal, friendly staff, lovely view and there were plenty of options on the menu. We will be back again soon!

This simple pub has a fantastic menu and for a Sunday evening produced really excellent food . It was just a shame that the staff were not particularly friendly , the two ladies behind the bar were surly ,they clearly had no interest whatsoever in their clients & didn’t seem to be enjoying their jobs .

Wonderful food, had lagoustines and one person had vegetarian ravioli. Beer was good. Service also great. Important to nooknin advance

My wife and I visited the outer Hebrides doing all of the islands and eating at numerous restaurants. The food at the Westford Inn was undoubtedly the best! The monkfish scampi was both huge and delicious. The double chocolate brownie for desert was outstanding. Admittedly the starter I had was average but it was an amazing meal out. A must visit.

The only warm welcome we received was from the fire. The short haired ‘lady’ behind the bar clearly didn’t do any hospitality training as I think we would of felt warmer in Antarctica! Didn’t smile, no conversation made, no offer of any recommendations to local beers & gins. In fact we wish we had walked out as she clearly didn’t want us to spend any time or money there. Possibly the worst experience we have had in a pub & let me tell you I’ve visited more than most. If I could give who ever the owner is a little bit of advice you need a new bar maid or maybe give her a job back of house so she doesn’t scare off any more customers.

Arrived here for a quick drink with a group of friends and couldn’t have been made less welcome. The barmaid was obviously not a local and none of the Hebridean hospitality we had experienced prior to this had rubbed off on her.Might I suggest a career change, preferably not in the hospitality trade, or perhaps behind the scenes where she doesn’t have to engage with the paying customers.

Ate here and had a thoroughly enjoyable meal. We had a chicken meal with pasta, the best chicken meal I have tasted in a long while, it was something I was a little wary of ordering, but it was well explained and absolutely delicious.Do not be put off by the 'simple' decor of this pub, the food offered surpasses many upmarket establishments., looking forward to our next visit.

Lovely Sunday dinner, really good food and great service. Good selection of food and great quality produce. Would recommend to others.

Disappointing after glowing reviews in the Bradt Outer Hebrides Guide. Only called in there for a drink - on the plus side, it was open! Lady behind the bar seemed completely uninterested in running a bar. No engagement with a series of customers who came in; everything seemed to much of an effort. Shame!!!! Good range of local beers.

This was a great pub - at least if there are limited options it’s nice and hat the one you’re eating at it good. A decent menu that is relatively contemporary and not trying to be too fancy. Langoustines were both delicious and relatively well priced. Service was good; and the vibe ok. Very much a pub with some rowdy locals at the door; but all ok. Do book, ideally far in advance if you are going in season.

Set in a beautiful location, this pub is a gem! The awards speak for themselves. The food was amazing, I had a homemade burger and my partner and monkfish scampi. Both meals were lovely!Chips were just perfect <3 One of the best meals I have had on our Hebrides trip. I over heard the bar staff talking about a beer festival they put on in the summer too which sounded great.Side note: in the pictures I have stolen my partners mushy peas :D they aren’t usually served with the burger

Due to COVID the inn was closed on Monday but Tuesday was good, so we booked the rest of the week.what a great hostess welcoming and friendly as well as the other staff the food was excellent and filling so much so we only had a sweet on the last night many thanks from the Cokers

This delightful Inn is cosy and welcoming, my husband and I both had a lovely meal. The staff were courteous and friendly.

I am a regular visitor to the Isles and ate well here a few years ago. I ordered monkfish scampi in panko breadcrumbs.However as a regular user of panko in my own kitchen, the breadcrumbs were standard and not the light Japanese variety. The fish was rubbery and overcooked. My salad had seen better times. I commend the chips, tartare sauce and pea mash... all good but not exceptional. Next time I’ll have fish and chips and a beer. Coffee.... was it coffee???!!! North Uist has been welcoming to us poor pandemic dazed visitors but Westford, you need to sharpen up!!