Top Restaurants in Islay
Where to eat Bar food in Islay: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best Bar food in Islay, Scotland, United Kingdom. The Isle of Islay spans 240 square miles, with an impressive 130 miles of coastline. The island is famous for its malt whiskies, and there are eight distilleries on the island. To be sure, many people visit the Isle to tour distilleries and "appreciate" whisky, but the wildlife and scenery are also a big draw. Bird-watching is particularly popular through the year. Just don't try to squeeze it in after a distillery tour or two. Looking through binoculars has been known to make some people woozy, especially after whisky.
Things to do in Islay
1. Port Charlotte Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 515 reviews
Tastefully restored Victorian hotel located on the seashore in the centre of attractive conservation village. En-suite rooms enjoy seaviews out across Loch Indaal. Conservatory and gardens open directly onto sandy beach. Local seafood, beef and lamb. The
Reviewed By Julie87508
We ate here our first night on Islay at the recommendation of our B&B hosts and were not disappointed. The hotel itself is charming and the restaurant cozy and intimate. Service was friendly, but impeccable and efficient. The menu was full of locally sourced foods and had at least one or two vegetarian options. Great selection of local gins and whiskies, and good wine list. All in all, a great meal!Thank you for your lovely review, we are so pleased to have made your fist night on Islay enjoyable and do hope we can welcome you again on another evening.
2. Lochside Inn Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 558 reviews
Reviewed By HappilyRetired2000
Just finished a whisky tour, walked in and was sat down over looking the water.Didn't take long to pick the meal, fish for both, a lovely big piece of salmon and a large piece of haddock with trimmings. Service was very polite and prompt, food was lovely, could have sat there for the afternoon but more tours awaited.
3. The Islay Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 579 reviews
Reviewed By JenDavies2
Three of us had dinner and drinks on our first evening in Port Ellen. We were extremely tired from a very long travel day but got a second wind when we saw the whisky selection. Appetizers, meals, and desserts were all delicious, the service was excellent, and we were even entertained with live music at the end of the night. Our experience was so good, we returned for another evening meal and a breakfast, which was made exceptional by very good espresso.
Where to eat Cafe food in Islay: The Best Restaurants and Bars
4. The Port Askaig Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By Alex J
I had dinner here earlier this year, while I waited for my ferry back to the mainland. The food is cooked to order and is very, very good, and the portions are massive. I had the haddock, and struggled to finish it. The restaurant is part of the Port Askaig hotel, which sits at the ferry terminal, and is so full of character. The lounge bar/restaurant is heated by a log burner, and the 2 little westie dogs, Bonny and Rory (not sure if the spelling is correct) are so cute. I wouldn't look past this place for wholesome home cooked food whilst on the northern part of the island.
