I was in here recently for the first time,to eat, meeting a friend…read more,id heard great thjngs from people whos opinion I rate( Joe from Ardbeg shop,Irene Mclaughlin, Micheal M,my good pal John et al),about the food,the bar,the owners,the vibe,its simply,as Joe said,a good place to be! First the setting is simply idyllic,Ardbeg is a village between Rothesay and Port Bannatyne,the shore road is largely free of traffic apart from local residents,the bus route diverts thro the village,on main rd, Its set in a good position,with space outside to walk/ park ( but no outdoor seating, key to neighbourhood acceptance I reckon,,integrates into and enhances the community,whereas I struggle with hearing the Alvin Stardusr covers blaring from the inn 2 blocks from my window,t,and the beer garden revellers make some racket on a busy night Brody the owner seems very passionate about community spirit, there are notices politely reminding snokers not ti gather in numbers and annoy neighbours, respect is key here,ive never heard a bad word said about the plqce How cool and considerate,typical in my exoerience of people from the US, especially smaller towns like Brody and Rima, they welcome everyone,drag queens,bikers,vintage trucks/ tractiors,families The food is excellent,served by lovely young staff, made fresh to order,fast food but not innstant,the menu encompases a large varuety of dishes,burgers/ chicken/ waffles and much morw,breakfast too,I had the southern friend chicken breast,with cajun fries,my friend a burger which looked fab too- see pics Too much for me,they happily pack it up for you,im not a great fan of taking fried food hone,I enjoy it fresh, next time id ask for less,smaller portions are available too Very quiet the night we were in,but a rekaxed sort of at home feel instantly struck me,as if I was in every week lol Then,the bar,next door to the diner,I dont drink alcohol, id never choose to go to a pub, id go here in a flash,in fact thought about it earlier,maybe tommorow, a camaradarie between the bar tender,a few regulars, a few non regulars,the famous US customer service,I was addressed by Brody as Nice lady, perfectly charming without being over the top, and genuine too,il take Nice lady, its.. Nice So,id actually leave my house,with its plentiful supply of ice cold cans if coke,music of my choosing,comfy cushions etc,to stand,or sit qt a local bar,joining in the easy chat,striking up a wee convo outside with Simon who it turns out lives next door, whatever Now,this is easy to solve ( for me), i hate ice in soft drinks, i like fizz,hence cans at home, no fizz lost. In the US famously drinks came with ice( generally its hotter there,massive fridges would be needed. Il call them next time,ask for a few cans to be put in t be extra chilled,they were not Very cold that night But this is not a deficit,its an Ameriican bar/ diner, serving the US way,So full marks for all round niceness of exoerience Scots also have sensitive teeth, All those sweeiies! I have never gone to have a drink in any other bar on the island , ive eaten in one,see my reviews So,result i think If people( tourists) knew what was going on there,what was being served, itd be mobbed,yet agqin,in keeping with my persinak system of values/ morals, they stay true to themselves,no over the top advertising As Joe ( i sound like a stalker here lol,im so not lol,only recently git chatting to him and David, the other business owners in Ardbeg), explaining their ethos/ vision put it,you cqn lije well,cheaply on Bute Ardbeg could actually be the place that has it all, lovely homes and beautuful gardens too,people all say hello at l very least Alqo,shop opens at 7.30,when it closes ( before it doea actually) the bar/ diner is open In wunter i i was pretty ill for long spellls earier in year after moving from town to the Port I felt very alone / isolated,,had i known the honky tonk was there,a real caring set of folk, in it, running it,id have been down,in a cab,i know d have been looked after,simple,result Brody,Rima,nailed it T

From the owner: A very cool Honky-Tonk on the stunning Isle of Bute, featuring country and blues music, and…read moremoonshine! We also serve authentic US southern food! Foot long cheese steaks, monster burgers, killer chicken and waffles, pancakes or Texan toast, CWMD - chicken wings of mass destruction, and loads more!

On a visit to Largs I went into the Royal Oak, a fantastic old fashioned pub. A large amount of…read morelocals go into this Pub. On the night I first visited there where a group of guys playing fiddles and accordions and singing great Scottish music. The barman (Mick I think he was called) was very helpful in telling us where to visit in the surrounding areas. We went back in at the end of our 10 day visit to Scotland and not only did he remember us, he remembered what we drank. Now THAT is a good pub. That night I tried the Malt of the month it was great value at £3.10 of a large (235ml) of superb malt. Since returning to London I have told many, many friend to visit Largs and The Royal Oak To my mind a 5 star Pub with 5 Star staff.

The Inverkip hotel is situated in the tiny little seaside village of Inverkip, just a stone throw…read moreaway from the lovely marina and beautiful views of the Clyde estuary. The restaurant is somewhat of an institution in this part of the world. Playing host to a menu which caters to a distictly Scottish palate, this place has been a favorite or residents for years now. We visited the Inverkip Hotel only a few nights ago when I was down at my parent's. The service in here is brilliant and, is the case with many small villages, staffs young boys and girls learning the catering trade. I opted for smoked salmon and potato scone (sounds weird but is beautiful!), while others tried the haddock goujons and lentil soup. Thumbs up all round! For the main two of our party went for the chef's special which was a roast beef dinner, another had the monkfish and prawn thai red curry and I tried the chicken stuffed with haggis. My dish was perhaps the the least appetising when it arrived and indeed the chicken was a little dry but the rest were very good indeed. Finish off with tablet ice cream and a chocolate fudge cake and you go to sleep a happy chappy! Their is also an adjecent bar for after dinner drinks or just a night out in a quiet village.

Nice place, and I have been used their function room for my parents 25th wedding anniversary…read more (Useful for small families) But I have never stayed in this hotel. However their service are nice, and the hotel is very smallish, and bit cramped. The parking area in the back area is reasonable.

A pleasant pub we stumbled across by accident one afternoon (around the 24th May 2011). It's very…read moreclose to the town centre and the seafront and quite comfortable, with framed photos of Largs and a flat screen TV on the wall (showing the footie while we were there). The barman was really nice and welcoming. It's a Belhaven pub so that particular and lovely ale is served there (including the chilled variety). There's also Tartan Special and Lake District beers, amongst others. The coffees are wonderful too! The menu was varied and enticing although could have included more vegetarian choices other than macaroni cheese - perhaps a veggie burger would be a good idea as they already sell a range of meat burgers. Home made soup and a sandwich is only £4.99 - not bad these days. It's worth remembering that it's not open on Mondays.

This is the most amazing pub in the world, unless it's just when we visit!…read moreOn our first ever visit ti Islay, we were staying in a boarding house very close to the pub so we had to try it out. On entering we found a local guy singing Elvis songs to the jukebox with a broom in his hands as a mike stand! We thought the usual - Here's a drunk!, but, no. He asked us very nicely if we had any requests and proceeded to play, and sing, them. After a few drinks it was our turn to request, and sing! By the end of the night, a singing group, booked to play in the nearby hotel had found they had no audience and come into the Ardview to join in! The selection of drinks was excellent considering the problems of getting stocks (apart from malt whiskies, of course!) and we were accepted as part of the family within a very short time. The next day, locals were stopping to talk in the street and say how much they'd enjoyed the night - yet it was down to them! Magical!

You could easily drive by this little unasuming pub's restaurant. Don't!…read more We had a lovely meal there on 26/02/11 around 5pm. All the dishes are freshly prepared and delicious. I had the trout with almonds. Almost too much for one - yummy. If I had to be picky, we felt the brocolli was a little overcooked and it would have been nice to see on the menu or be offered a side dish of vegetables for all main courses. I had the trout was only offered chips or new potatoes. Or thinking about it again now, perhaps the big dish of brocolli and carrots that arrived with the steak pies was meant for all of us. The waitress didn't say. There was enough for everyone, so we just tucked in. I would like to suggest that diners are offered a dish of veggies of the day for the whole table, or ask the diners to pick 2 veg from a small selection? Would love to go back again and have the chicken with garlic and white wine sauce. That tasted amazing too!

From the owner: Wer are a family run local Pub and resturant, serving local beer and scottish foodread more

Great place to hang out with locals and watch football,…read moreService great and patrons friendly

Vibe. The vibe was fantastic. It's everything you would want from a great Scottish pub…read more Drinks. Perfect pours of beer. Service. Excellent and with a smile.

This place is a down to earth pub that does food in the tourist season. If you are visiting the…read moreTrosachs and exploring Scotland it is well worth stopping off and enjoying the history of the place. Having spent lots of my summer holidays as a child in the area I know you will love the scenery and the ruggedness of the landscape. The Kings House is a resting place for hikers, campers, freshwater fishing enthusiasts and everyone who just needs a welcome and a smile.

Typical old`style pub with public bar and lounge separated by the bar in the middle. Large plasma…read morescreens for live sporting events in both bars as well as a good jukebox in lounge. Was`the winner of best pint of Tennents lager in Scotland award a few years ago. well stocked with fine whiskies and good draughts. Staff polite and helpful. Usual locals with plenty of banter and laughs

From the owner: Traditional family run Scottish bar + lounge located in the town square, well stocked local malts -…read morevaried selection of ice cold draught beers and ciders, draught and bottled craft beer, and cocktails - past winner of Best Pint of Tennants Lager in Scotland.3 LCD screens show all Sky Sports matches + major sporting fixtures. Weekly Quiz-(Thursday 9pm). Free WI-FI. Open 7 days - 11am - 1am.