Dining
There are three local hotels, all of which offer a take-away menu as well as restaurant service.
- The Shore House Inn – Telephone 01301 703340 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays).
- Lochgoilhead Hotel – Telephone 01301 703208.
- Drimsynie House Hotel – Telephone 01301 703344/703247.
If you are prepared to travel, you may like to try one of the following:-
- Loch Fyne Oysters, Clachan, Cairndow (16 miles – 30/45 minutes) – 01499 600482. Restricted opening hours during winter months – please telephone for details. Advance booking is strongly recommended. On 26th February and 1st April 2012 the Oyster Bar is offering a three-course Sunday buffet lunch for £27.50 per person from 12.00 to 17.00 where you can sample a “spectacular array of seafood along with Scotch beef and game, vegetarian dishes, desserts and cheeses”. As always it is wise to book in advance.
- George Hotel, Inveraray (24 miles – 45/60 minutes) – 01499 302111
- Village Inn, Arrochar (16 miles – 45 minutes) – 01301 702279
- Creggans Inn, Strachur (16 miles – 50 minutes) – 01369 860279
- Coylet Inn, Loch Eck (24 miles – 65 minutes) – 01369 840426
- Oyster Catcher, Otter Ferry (32 miles – 90 minutes) – 01700 821229
- The Ben Lomond, Tarbet (18 miles – 50 minutes) – 01301 702364/702393
- The Whistlefield Inn, Loch Eck (24 miles – 65 minutes) – 01369 860440
We strongly recommend guests telephone the hotel and make a reservation as the hotels can be extremely busy during the summer months and opening hours – and days – tend to vary, especially in the winter months.
Please note that there is no taxi service in Lochgoilhead and you will need a nominated driver if you intend drinking alcohol.


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