Must-see restaurants in Arran

  • Brodick Bar & Brasserie

    Arran

    This is one of Arran's most enjoyable eating experiences. The regularly changing blackboard menu brings modern French flair to a Brodick pub, with great…

  • Cafe Thyme

    Arran

    At the Old Byre Visitor Centre, this is a very pleasant spot, with chunky wooden tables, outdoor seating and sweeping views from its elevated position. It…

  • Glenisle Hotel

    Arran

    This Lamlash dining room consists of a suite of elegant chambers, some with views across to Holy Island. It's a pleasant venue for competent, modern…

  • Stags Pavilion

    Arran

    The best restaurant up this end of Arran island, Stags Pavilion is unassumingly set in the former clubhouse of the rustic Lochranza golf course. There's a…

  • Wineport

    Arran

    Located 1.5 miles from Brodick, next to the Isle of Arran Brewery, whose ales are offered on tap, this summer-only cafe-bar has great outdoor tables for…

  • Douglas

    Arran

    Attractive and with upbeat service, the Douglas offers cleanly presented meals to complement its magic view from near the ferry dock. The bar zone serves…

  • Fiddlers' Music Bar

    Arran

    A likeable little place with a really cheerful vibe, Fiddlers' is run by local musicians and does an all-round job as pub, venue, cafe and bistro. It…

  • Kildonan Hotel

    Arran

    It's hard to resist a pint, bar meal or restaurant sitting at the Kildonan, where magnificent perspectives over the water can be fully appreciated from…

  • Coast

    Arran

    Offering a sun-drenched conservatory on the water's edge, this place serves dinners in the evening, with lighter offerings during the day. It has changed…

  • Sandwich Station

    Arran

    Just by Lochranza's ferry slip, this spot does excellent artisanal sandwiches on focaccia or sourdough, as well as soups and coffees. The produce is top…

  • Catacol Bay Hotel

    Arran

    Genially run, and with a memorable position overlooking the water, this no-frills, somewhat rundown pub 2 miles southwest of Lochranza offers…

  • Pierhead Tavern

    Arran

    This pub is a likeable spot with ostentatious exposed rocks, a pool table, darts and plenty of Scottish gins, beers and whisky. The main menu is decent if…

  • Felicity's

    Arran

    This bar-restaurant in a guesthouse on the waterfront road is a reliable venue for a drink or for generously proportioned fare that runs from lunchtime…

  • The Shore

    Arran

    Doing a nice line in takeaway roast chickens, home baking and a very tasty and innovative range of burgers, the Shore is a pleasing option by the water in…

  • Ormidale Hotel

    Arran

    This hotel serves as a local watering hole and has decent bar food. Dishes change regularly, but there are always some good vegetarian options, and daily…