Must-see restaurants in 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…