Eat & drink your way around Oban & Lorn

Enjoy the Seafood Capital and a Taste of Spirit too

Oban, known as ‘Seafood Capital of Scotland,’ is the place to sample seafood from the coastline of Argyll & the Isles.

From award-winning fine dining to family-friendly gastro pubs to the freshest fish and chips, there's something for all tastes and budgets.

Tuck into a sensational seafood platter while you savour incredible views of the islands.

Oban has some great wee cafés. Kick back with a fresh coffee, enjoy the views and watch the ferries to the Hebrides coming and going.

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Seafood Capital of Scotland

Whether it's seafood, whisky, chocolate or ice cream, our larder is overflowing with delectable edibles!

Oban IS the 'Seafood Capital of Scotland,' so you will find some of the finest seafood in the world here. The secret is the cold, pristine waters that offer up a huge variety of top-quality fish and shellfish, including oysters, mussels, langoustines, prawns, scallops, crab, mackerel, haddock, herring and squat lobster.

The best way to enjoy this bounty is at the source, fresh from the local fisherman and prepared simply, to let nature’s taste shine through. 

Seafood isn’t for everyone, but there are plenty of other goodies to experience. Award-winning restaurants and pubs serve Argyll venison, beef, duck and lamb, in addition to seafood. Varieties of cheese, preserves, fresh produce and smoked goodies round out the quality menu available here. 

And there’s something special about the whisky produced in Oban, the pure water, the pristine environment and the smoky peat combine with skills that have been passed down through the generations to produce world-class beverages. 

From fish and chips on the pier to a Michelin-listed restaurant meal with a view, there is something for everyone’s taste in Oban!

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Markie Dans

A family-run bar since 2000, Markie Dans is an institution. Over the years our bar has become very popular with visitors and locals too… is there a better te...

Corran House and Markie Dans
1 - 3 Victoria Crescent
Corran Esplanade
PA34 5PN

Tel: 01631 564448

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Argyll Chefs Table

At Argyll Chefs Table, our team is dedicated to providing an exceptional dining experience, driven by our unwavering passion for culinary excellence. Led by...

Argyll & Bute

Tel: 07542127635

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Portsonachan Hotel & Lodges - Cruachan Restaurant and Bar

Situated on the banks of the beautiful Loch Awe, West of Scotland.

19th Century Portsonachan Hotel's Cruachan Restaurant offers a stylish dining room and bar...

South Loch Awe
Portsonachan
Nr Dalmally
PA33 1BJ

Tel: 01866 833224

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Food from Argyll at the Pier

Run by Argyll's food producer co-operative, our team has direct links to the ingredients they use and the products they sell. Our menu features tasty snacks...

Ferry Terminal
Oban
PA34 4DB

Tel: 01631 563 636

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Highland Fold Ice Cream

The passion behind Highland Fold Ice Cream, is making the best, most natural, sustainable and ethical ice cream we possibly can and serving it with delicious...

Achinreir Farm
Barcaldine
Argyll
PA37 1SF

Tel: 01631720378

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Creagan Inn

A warm, friendly pub on the beautiful west coast showcasing the best Scottish produce and hospitality.

Our kitchen is currently open 12pm – 3pm and 5pm – 9pm...

Appin
Argyll
Nr Oban
PA38 4BQ

Tel: 01631 730250

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The Pierhouse Hotel & Seafood Restaurant

Hidden away in the quiet village of Port Appin, on the shores of Loch Linnhe, surrounded by the spectacular raw beauty of the magnificent west coast of Scotl...

Port Appin
Appin
PA38 4DE

Tel: 01631 730 302

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The Starfish Restaurant

Fresh food, simply served.  Situated in the picturesque fishing village of Tarbert, Loch Fyne. We specialise in locally sourced fresh fish and shellfish, pre...

Starfish Restaurant
Castle St Tarbert
Loch Fyne
PA29 6UH

Tel: 01880 820733

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Knipoch House Hotel and Restaurant

Knipoch is a beautiful country house hotel just a short drive from Oban, the seafood capital of Scotland and a gateway to the Isles. We have a passion for gr...

Knipoch
by Oban
PA34 4QT

Tel: 01852 316251

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Marmaris Kebab House

91 George Street
PA34 5NN

Tel: 01631 701333

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Cuan Mor

60 George Street
PA34 5SD

Tel: 01631 565078

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The Mantrap

2 Argyll St
PA34 5SG

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Local Producers

Don’t miss the Food From Argyll Café at the Ferry Terminal at Oban Pier. This former passenger area has been transformed into a fabulous space serving up local produce and Argyll’s finest foods.

Enjoy coffee, cakes, rolls, soups and hot dishes featuring Argyll produce as their key ingredient to eat in or take away.

Local Producers

Taste and buy wonderful products that are baked, grown, caught, reared, smoked, distilled, cooked and made in Argyll & the Isles.

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Food From Argyll

Food from Argyll is a group of passionate producers striving to bring good food to their customers.

As a co-operative organisation they are working together to achieve common goals and develop the area’s unique natural larder.

Find out more about this Regional Food Group.

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