The Royal An Lochan - Argyll Bute

There are three different dining areas in the hotel including one which could be used for a family gathering or special occasion. The latter and one of the other areas both overlook the water and hills at the front of the hotel so if your...looking for a view best to ask. We were staying a few nights as residents and were automatically allocated a table with a view which was good. The other dining area alongside the lounge bar is attractively furnished and decorated. There are quality paintings from local artists on the walls throughout the hotel which acts as gallery space. Breakfast was served overlooking the water and there was a good choice of items including porridge, full Scottish (with tattie scones), black pudding, etc all using quality products nicely cooked. Excellent. We had two evening meals, again served in the area overlooking the water. There was a decent selection of items on the menu representing local dishes and other popular choices. Eight starters priced between ten mains dishes and desserts On our first evening I chose Loch Fyne Scallops and my wife the Langoustines which were both poached in a lemon white wine. The scallops were perfectly cooked and delicious as were the langoustines although my wife found dealing with the shells a bit of a fiddle. For mains we both had Sirloin Steaks served with a whisky sauce and accompanied with mushrooms, tomato and chips Again the food was cooked to our preference and of a very good quality. On our second evening we had Haggis bon bons with a whisky sauce and Bruschetta for starters followed by Fish Chips The food again was very good. There were a number of guests dining and there was a good ambiance. Service was efficient and pleasant in our experience and we were able to retire to the guest lounge after our meals for some drinks in very comfortable surroundings. Overall, quality food nicely cooked and served.

We stayed for nights. Our room, No was very comfortable and had a beautiful view looking over to the Kyles of Bute. Greg, the owner was very welcoming and helpful. We would definitely stay there again.

Booked one night in October. Delighted with room Kyles' facing spacious room with very comfortable poster bed. Had dinner in hotel. Small and sharing tapas on offer. All delicious but we ordered too many. Excellent breakfast. Very Covid wary and felt very safe....Highly recommended.

Unique range of Scottish styled tapas at this restaurant. Great views across the Kyles of Bute. Friendly and helpful staff. Tapas included smoked salmon, tempura haddock, chicken satay, pancake roll, etc. Very different. Good quality food and all seemed home made. Service was not quick...and the restaurant was not busy but this was not an issue for us. Found the for to be good value for money considering the decent size of portions. These are not small spanish tapas sized but decent portions. Would recommend if in the area.

We stayed for a couple of nights in a wonderful room with fantastic views across the Kyles of Bute. To sit at the window and just take in the scenery was astounding. We ate wonderfully in the restaurant, although different with restrictions the staff...went the extra mile to make it all as best as it could be. Fresh seafood and other dishes served Tapas style which meant we could mix and match our meal. An interesting and innovative idea for such a good restaurant. It was very well appreciated. The helpfulness of the owners was excellent too. Having to start out very early on a Sunday morning to travel back home they prepared a wonderful packed breakfast. Hot bacon sandwiches, very neatly wrapped, orange juice and a selection of fresh fruit were provided. Just the job. Many thanks for your help and support.