Location: Lochinver
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Top 8 restaurants in Lochinver, United Kingdom (UK)
Lochinver (Loch an Inbhir in Gaelic) is a village on the coast in the Assynt district of Sutherland, Highland, Scotland. A few miles northeast is Loch Assynt which is the source of the River Inver which flows into Loch Inver at the village. There are 200 or so lochans in the area which makes the place very popular with anglers. Lochinver is dominated by the "sugar loaf" shape of Caisteal Liath, the summit peak of nearby Suilven.
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1. Albannach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By Aj8709
Went as a much delayed birthday treat. The rooms are well appointed (although it is an old house and there were audible creaks from outside our room). The food was excellent but there was too much of it - we did not need an additional, delicious but unexpected starter after some very good amuse bouche. However the restaurant is vey dark and it is hard to see what you are eating, which detracts from the excellence of the food being served. The service was variable, a delightful waitress, new to the hotel/ restaurant but also waiters who gave the impression that they were feeling the need for a break after a long hard season's work. The wine list was long and interesting but too many of the wines (50% or so) were marked as unavailable. In fact, without telling us or showing the bottles to us before they were uncorked both the wines we ordered were substituted (one for another Loire white, the other for a different, younger and less goo vintage). When challenged about this the response was that it was hard to keep all the wines on the list in stock. So the impressive wine list is deeply unimpressive in Delivery (but we were given what we had left undrunk to take away the next day). Would we go back? No.
2. Lochinver Larder
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 901 reviews
Award winning Pie Shop,Restaurant and Coffee Shop
Reviewed By ken c - Inverness, United Kingdom
In 70 + years, (apart from my grandmother`s), I have never experienced pies like these. The pastry is soft, tasty and crumbly, & amazing to the senses. The fillings, well, so tasty, and much choice for vegetarians and meat eaters. It is a great pity they are so far out, on a twisty, lonely road to Lochinver. We are local now & have just been able to discover this place fully. A gem. Amazing. Even though its 50+ miles away. We go home loaded and happy..
3. The Caberfeidh
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 352 reviews
The Caberfeidh dining pub is located in the heart of the village where the River Inver meets the sea. Try the delicious, light, tapas-style bites. Fresh local shellfish, fish and game, meatballs, hand cut chips, home made soups and breads. Order one dish or a selection of dishes to enjoy at your table. Larger plates also available. Full menus on blackboards inside, changing daily. Wine by the glass or bottle, guest ales.
Reviewed By Wendy B - Ringwood, United Kingdom
Their sister restaurant has a Michelin star but this place certainly did not. The menu was very limited and expensive for pub food. Ordered fish and chips with peas. A desert spoon of semi mushed frozen peas and about 7 over cooked chips. The fillet of beef goulash was a joke as a few mouthfuls and it would be gone and at a price of £18.99. When serving staff were questioned the answer was that the chef from their sister restaurant was working in the pub and he was used to serving up 7 small courses but this was a pub serving food and you expect a good portion of food especially at that price. Would not recommend and would not go back. Should have gone with my instinct after Reading the most recent reviews before we visited which were not great.
4. Chez Roux
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By commontouch - Norwich, United Kingdom
This was going to be the treat of the week for us on a walking holiday in Loch Inver.
First the welcome wasn't the best and I am confused to this day as what happened. I had booked a table for four three weeks beforehand and had left my home number for reference. When we arrived at the restaurant i was told i had made a mistake and only booked for two - therefore there was a wait for a table. On returning home there was a message on the phone to say a mistake had been made over our booking and they needed to change the timing. Moreover the booking, the greeting in the restaurant and the message were all by the same person..... truth is obviously in short supply!
The restaurant itself is quite plain with echos of the 1950s, no harm in that in itself and the views are dramatic. The food was fine, no complaints - but no gold stars - and at £42.50 a head for the meal, plus £44 for wine - and then the other drinks etc - you sort of expect better.
Wouldn't recommend it -
5. An Cala Cafe and Bunkhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 225 reviews
Newly opened cafe and hostel.
Reviewed By Deb B - Luton, United Kingdom
Popped in for a quick drink on our north coast 500 trip. A nice spacious place to stop but didn't find staff overly friendly or helpful..Very clean and tidy which is always an important part of stopping somewhere.
6. Secret Tea Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 151 reviews
We are a small family business run by Mum & Son team Helen and Danny. Open seasonally April - Sept. 6 days a week Tues - Sun (closed on Mondays).You can find us nestled in the tiny picture postcard hamlet of Drumbeg, halfway along the spectacular Drumbeg coastal road (B869) part of the NC500. Stop by for a browse we have lots of lovely things for you to smell and eat! Hidden from view, take a look out of the back door of our Candle Shop and you will discover our Secret Tea Garden. You can relax with a delicious slice of cake, or scone with jam and clotted cream ... a cup of fresh roasted coffee, or why not indulge in one of our fully loaded hot chocolates pilled high with cream and marshmallows and topped with a chocolate flake. CANDLE SHOP - Come along for a browse, or smell! We produce our own exclusive range of scented candles, luxurious organic body care, artisan soaps, handmade creams and gift sets. Our range is also available from our online shop year round.
Reviewed By he-H767 - Hanover, Niedersachsen, Germany
The secret tea garden is a must-stop on the Drumbeg circle/loop, also if you do the full loop (single-track road with steep ups and downs followed by the next single-track road). The cafe is close to the main road in Drumbeg, actually located on a...MoreThank you very much for taking the time to write your review to tell us how much you enjoyed your visit. Best wishes Helen & Danny (Mum & Son) x
7. Peet's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 520 reviews
Peet's is by the harbour, at the seafood end of the village - where the boats come in!! Lochinver lies in the heart of the spectacular coastal scenery of the North West Highlands, on the North Coast 500 route. We are open Monday to Saturday from 5.30pm to 7:30pm serving evening meals, and 12pm to 7:30pm on Sunday. Whatever you want, from a snack, Sunday lunch, to a full on lovely evening meal in elegant surroundings, you can't go wrong when you eat at Peet's. Peet's is a very popular dining choice here in the Highlands. Booking is not required, but recommended at busy times. Groups of 7 or more, booking is advisable.
Reviewed By culkein - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
We were pleased to find that Peets was serving dinner on a midweek evening in November. It is a comfortable and attractive restaurant. We received a warm welcome on a cold night. We both had the seafood chowder to start, which was almost a meal in itself and absolutely delicious. The venison casserole and the teuchter chicken were also generous portions and very tasty. No room for desserts I am afraid. We thought it was very good value.
8. Flossie's Beach Store
Overall Ratings
5 based on 92 reviews
As part of Flossie's beach store we serve hot and cold snacks and drinks to take away or sit out on our benches. Our coffee is freshly ground and we source as much of our produce as locally as possible. Soup is always homemade as is our baking. We also stock a wide range of basic groceries and essentials and off license sales
Reviewed By will500100 - London, United Kingdom
Everything you need, wonderful cakes and bread all topped off with service with a smile. Recommend the hot chocolate and millionaires shortcake!Thank you for your review, The top quality bread from the 3 little bakers is extremely popular and the hot chocolate with millionaires shortbread is a winning combo in my book ? Take care and see you again x
