Eilidh’s guidebook

Eilidh
Eilidh’s guidebook

Something to eat

OBAN TOWN CENTRE The best fresh seafood in the area. Prawn sandwiches, seafood platters, freshly cooked mussels all dining al fresco. You must visit this!
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Oban Seafood Hut.. (Green Shack)
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OBAN TOWN CENTRE The best fresh seafood in the area. Prawn sandwiches, seafood platters, freshly cooked mussels all dining al fresco. You must visit this!
OBAN TOWN CENTRE Hands down the best coffee in town. My favourite place for a cappuccino in the area! Delicious cakes too.
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Hinba Coffee Roasters
62 George St
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OBAN TOWN CENTRE Hands down the best coffee in town. My favourite place for a cappuccino in the area! Delicious cakes too.
OBAN TOWN CENTRE Famous fresh seafood restaurant with incredible location on the pier. The best views for dining.
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Eeusk
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OBAN TOWN CENTRE Famous fresh seafood restaurant with incredible location on the pier. The best views for dining.
Fabulous food, especially the Sunday roast. I absolutely love it here. Great, friendly service and delicious, home cooked menu using fab local produce. Well worth the drive from Oban!
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Kilchrenan Inn
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Fabulous food, especially the Sunday roast. I absolutely love it here. Great, friendly service and delicious, home cooked menu using fab local produce. Well worth the drive from Oban!
OBAN TOWN CENTRE I always have a great meal in Coast. A classy restaurant showcasing fine Scottish produce.
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Coast Restaurant
104 George St
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OBAN TOWN CENTRE I always have a great meal in Coast. A classy restaurant showcasing fine Scottish produce.
OBAN TOWN CENTRE Sit in for delicious fish teas or something from the specials board. Very tasteful restaurant to enjoy the seaside classic. Takeaway fish supper also recommended!
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George Street Fish Restaurant & Chip Shop
13-15 George St
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OBAN TOWN CENTRE Sit in for delicious fish teas or something from the specials board. Very tasteful restaurant to enjoy the seaside classic. Takeaway fish supper also recommended!
OBAN TOWN CENTRE A must for great hot chocolate, coffee and cakes
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Oban Chocolate Company
34 Corran Esplanade
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OBAN TOWN CENTRE A must for great hot chocolate, coffee and cakes
APPIN, NORTH OF OBAN The best steaks in the area, it's worth the drive to Appin just for this!
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The Old Inn
2 A828
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APPIN, NORTH OF OBAN The best steaks in the area, it's worth the drive to Appin just for this!
ARDFERN, SOUTH OF OBAN Currently my favourite cafe in the area! About 40mins drive from Oban but lovely scenery and walks nearby to make a day of it.
Lucy's ardfern
ARDFERN, SOUTH OF OBAN Currently my favourite cafe in the area! About 40mins drive from Oban but lovely scenery and walks nearby to make a day of it.
TOBERMORY, MULL Stunning glass barn cafe and cheese shop. Tea room and cheese factory, working farm with local produce, unique interior in a glass house draped with grape vines. An Instagram dream!
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Isle of Mull Cheese
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TOBERMORY, MULL Stunning glass barn cafe and cheese shop. Tea room and cheese factory, working farm with local produce, unique interior in a glass house draped with grape vines. An Instagram dream!
OBAN TOWN CENTRE Relaxed fine dining, local produce, personal dining experience. A memorable evening, perfect to celebrate a special occasion.
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Etive restaurant
43 Stevenson St
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OBAN TOWN CENTRE Relaxed fine dining, local produce, personal dining experience. A memorable evening, perfect to celebrate a special occasion.
OBAN TOWN CENTRE Good food all using local produce! A great cafe in Oban, staff super friendly and menu uses the best ingredients from the area.
Food From Argyll at the Pier
OBAN TOWN CENTRE Good food all using local produce! A great cafe in Oban, staff super friendly and menu uses the best ingredients from the area.
OBAN TOWN CENTRE Meze plates with a middle eastern theme. Lovely, fresh and lots of veggie options.
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BAAB
Station Road
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OBAN TOWN CENTRE Meze plates with a middle eastern theme. Lovely, fresh and lots of veggie options.
APPIN, NORTH OF OBAN One of my favourite cafes in the area. The BEST apple pie! All homemade lunches and cakes. Incredible views across to Castle Stalker and the hills of Morvern and Mull.
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Castle Stalker View
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APPIN, NORTH OF OBAN One of my favourite cafes in the area. The BEST apple pie! All homemade lunches and cakes. Incredible views across to Castle Stalker and the hills of Morvern and Mull.
KERRERA, ACROSS OBAN BAY Delicious seafood and other Scottish produce feature on the menu. A 5 minute boat trip from Oban Bay takes you to Kerrera marina for this restaurant.
Waypoint Bar & Grill Oban
KERRERA, ACROSS OBAN BAY Delicious seafood and other Scottish produce feature on the menu. A 5 minute boat trip from Oban Bay takes you to Kerrera marina for this restaurant.
OBAN TOWN CENTRE Great fish and chips to takeaway, or sit in for some specials on the dining in menu. Monkfish scampi is my favourite! BYOB to dine in and enjoy the relaxed and casual feel.
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The Oban Fish And Chip Shop
116 George St
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OBAN TOWN CENTRE Great fish and chips to takeaway, or sit in for some specials on the dining in menu. Monkfish scampi is my favourite! BYOB to dine in and enjoy the relaxed and casual feel.
SEAFOOD, TAKEAWAY Sensational, fresh seafood platters to share. Delivered to your door or choose a private dining experience in the chef's home. Not to be missed!
The Fishermans' Kitchen Dining by appointment
SEAFOOD, TAKEAWAY Sensational, fresh seafood platters to share. Delivered to your door or choose a private dining experience in the chef's home. Not to be missed!
OBAN TOWN CENTRE Great location with fabulous harbour views, tasty Italian restaurant ideal for families and relaxed dining.
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Piazza
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OBAN TOWN CENTRE Great location with fabulous harbour views, tasty Italian restaurant ideal for families and relaxed dining.
ISLE OF LISMORE A perfect place to stop on a day trip to Lismore. Walk or cycle for a well earned lunch, great homemade cakes and a lovely setting. Visit the heritage centre adjoining the cafe and learn about the history of the island.
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Isle of Lismore Cafe
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ISLE OF LISMORE A perfect place to stop on a day trip to Lismore. Walk or cycle for a well earned lunch, great homemade cakes and a lovely setting. Visit the heritage centre adjoining the cafe and learn about the history of the island.
ERISKA, BENDERLOCH Michelin starred fine dining just 30 minutes from Oban. A stunning hotel on a private island (connected via bridge) which is open to non residents for dinner.
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Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa & Golf
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ERISKA, BENDERLOCH Michelin starred fine dining just 30 minutes from Oban. A stunning hotel on a private island (connected via bridge) which is open to non residents for dinner.
APPIN, NORTH OF OBAN Fine dining hotel offering fabulous dinner and afternoon teas to non residents. 40 minutes from Oban in the scenic village of Port Appin.
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Airds Hotel and Restaurant
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APPIN, NORTH OF OBAN Fine dining hotel offering fabulous dinner and afternoon teas to non residents. 40 minutes from Oban in the scenic village of Port Appin.
APPIN, NORTH OF OBAN Stunning views from this seaside hotel, pub and restaurant. Located at the Port Appin pier and ideal after a visit to the isle of Lismore. One of the best spots for sundowners! Great seafood too.
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The Pierhouse Hotel
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APPIN, NORTH OF OBAN Stunning views from this seaside hotel, pub and restaurant. Located at the Port Appin pier and ideal after a visit to the isle of Lismore. One of the best spots for sundowners! Great seafood too.
ISLE OF KERRERA Enjoy a walk on the Island of Kerrera, explore Gylen Castle and reward yourself with tea and cake at this peaceful spot
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Kerrera Tea Garden and Bunkhouse
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ISLE OF KERRERA Enjoy a walk on the Island of Kerrera, explore Gylen Castle and reward yourself with tea and cake at this peaceful spot
ELLENABEICH, EASDALE Seafood, Scottish ales and sea views from this quaint village pub. Worth a stop when exploring Seil and Easdale.
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The Oyster Bar
10 B844
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ELLENABEICH, EASDALE Seafood, Scottish ales and sea views from this quaint village pub. Worth a stop when exploring Seil and Easdale.
FIONNPHORT, ISLE OF MULL Tempura scallops, salmon sandwiches, fish and chips, amazing fresh seafood best enjoyed as part of your day trip to Iona. Right on the pier at Fionnphort and worth planning in the time to stop here!
The Creel Seafood Bar
8 A849
FIONNPHORT, ISLE OF MULL Tempura scallops, salmon sandwiches, fish and chips, amazing fresh seafood best enjoyed as part of your day trip to Iona. Right on the pier at Fionnphort and worth planning in the time to stop here!
ISLE OF LUING Enjoy lunch here after a walk on the Island of Luing
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Atlantic Island Centre
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ISLE OF LUING Enjoy lunch here after a walk on the Island of Luing
TRALEE, BENDERLOCH Delicious fish and chips to enjoy at Tralee beach! Highly recommended.
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Tralee bay fish and chips
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TRALEE, BENDERLOCH Delicious fish and chips to enjoy at Tralee beach! Highly recommended.
INVERINAN, DALAVICH Amazing curries to take home and heat up. It's a bit of a trek from Oban but if you are on a drive out this way these are worth a detour!
Black Rock Curries
INVERINAN, DALAVICH Amazing curries to take home and heat up. It's a bit of a trek from Oban but if you are on a drive out this way these are worth a detour!
OBAN TOWN CENTRE Good pub food, great value feast from £5 menu. Best place for cheap eats and perfect for a relaxed evening in the pub!
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Lorne Bar
Stevenson Street
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OBAN TOWN CENTRE Good pub food, great value feast from £5 menu. Best place for cheap eats and perfect for a relaxed evening in the pub!
OBAN TOWN CENTRE Good pub food, friendly and traditional. Best beer garden and great spot for casual dining.
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Markie Dans
1 Corran Esplanade
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OBAN TOWN CENTRE Good pub food, friendly and traditional. Best beer garden and great spot for casual dining.
TOBERMORY Great pub with local food. A perfect spot for drinks or a bite to eat when visiting Mull.
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Macgochan's
1 Isle Of
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TOBERMORY Great pub with local food. A perfect spot for drinks or a bite to eat when visiting Mull.
Highland Fold Ice Cream Oban

Exploring the area

Oban's iconic McCaig's Tower provides great views especially at sunset. Worth the hike up the hill to get some photos in the arched windows
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หอคอยแม็กเค็ก
Duncraggan Road
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Oban's iconic McCaig's Tower provides great views especially at sunset. Worth the hike up the hill to get some photos in the arched windows
Visit the famous home of Oban whisky. Guided tours and gift shop, well worth a tour to find out how our malt is made and sample a taste afterwards.
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โรงกลั่นออบัน
Stafford Street
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Visit the famous home of Oban whisky. Guided tours and gift shop, well worth a tour to find out how our malt is made and sample a taste afterwards.
Great views from the castle ruin and peaceful walks in the gardens. Discover the history of the Clan MacDougall. Wander along the Esplanade from Oban for wonderful sea views all the way.
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Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds
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Great views from the castle ruin and peaceful walks in the gardens. Discover the history of the Clan MacDougall. Wander along the Esplanade from Oban for wonderful sea views all the way.
Just outside the town centre are Oban's beaches, Wee Ganavan and Big Ganavan. Worth a walk or drive along for lovely coastal scenery and pass the iconic Dunollie Castle on the way.
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Ganavan Sands
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Just outside the town centre are Oban's beaches, Wee Ganavan and Big Ganavan. Worth a walk or drive along for lovely coastal scenery and pass the iconic Dunollie Castle on the way.
Fascinating rock formations and the famous Fingal's Cave can be explored on Staffa on a day trip from Oban. This is my absolutely favourite day trip, I can't recommend it enough!
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Staffa
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Fascinating rock formations and the famous Fingal's Cave can be explored on Staffa on a day trip from Oban. This is my absolutely favourite day trip, I can't recommend it enough!
This island is situated just across from Oban Bay but feels like you are miles away. A 7mile circular walk is topped off with lunch at the Tea Garden or take your own picnic to have at the rugged ruins of Gylen Castle. This is a must do when in Oban!
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Kerrera
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This island is situated just across from Oban Bay but feels like you are miles away. A 7mile circular walk is topped off with lunch at the Tea Garden or take your own picnic to have at the rugged ruins of Gylen Castle. This is a must do when in Oban!
World famous scenery and hillwalking in Glencoe is a must do when in Scotland! It's around 1 hour's drive from Oban and is breathtakingly beautiful even if you don't get out the car!
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Glencoe
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World famous scenery and hillwalking in Glencoe is a must do when in Scotland! It's around 1 hour's drive from Oban and is breathtakingly beautiful even if you don't get out the car!
A great hill for all the family, 300m high. Stunning views from the top. Treat yourself to lunch at The Ben Lora cafe afterwards!
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Beinn Lora
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A great hill for all the family, 300m high. Stunning views from the top. Treat yourself to lunch at The Ben Lora cafe afterwards!
This hidden spot is quite hard to find but makes for a lovely walk. I've never spotted any fairies but can see why they choose to live here! A stunning woodland walk.
Fairy Bridge of Glen Creran
This hidden spot is quite hard to find but makes for a lovely walk. I've never spotted any fairies but can see why they choose to live here! A stunning woodland walk.
Lovely island attached to the mainland by the small but iconic Bridge over the Atlantic. Visit the unusual slate beaches, sea-flooded quarries, unique rows of cottages and stunning coastal landscapes.
Seil
Lovely island attached to the mainland by the small but iconic Bridge over the Atlantic. Visit the unusual slate beaches, sea-flooded quarries, unique rows of cottages and stunning coastal landscapes.
Easdale is a short boat journey from Seil. Impressive slate quarries and a lovely small island for a coastal walk. Visit the Puffer tearoom whilst here!
Easdale
Easdale is a short boat journey from Seil. Impressive slate quarries and a lovely small island for a coastal walk. Visit the Puffer tearoom whilst here!
Take a day trip to Luing and enjoy lunch at the Atlantic Islands Centre. There's a lovely coastal walk on the island and the slate beaches are beautiful
Luing
Take a day trip to Luing and enjoy lunch at the Atlantic Islands Centre. There's a lovely coastal walk on the island and the slate beaches are beautiful
A fabulous day out can be had on Lismore. Take either the ferry from Oban or the smaller ferry from Port Appin. Lunch at the Heritage Centre Cafe, takeaway cakes from the Call Box, hire bikes, visit the Broch and soak up amazing mountain and sea views everywhere you look.
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Lismore
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A fabulous day out can be had on Lismore. Take either the ferry from Oban or the smaller ferry from Port Appin. Lunch at the Heritage Centre Cafe, takeaway cakes from the Call Box, hire bikes, visit the Broch and soak up amazing mountain and sea views everywhere you look.
Country Park, smokery, fishing ponds, woodland walks and tearoom. Taste some local smoked salmon and wander around the beautiful nature trails. Great shop on site for taking some Scottish salmon home!
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Inverawe Smokehouses
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Country Park, smokery, fishing ponds, woodland walks and tearoom. Taste some local smoked salmon and wander around the beautiful nature trails. Great shop on site for taking some Scottish salmon home!
This is a hidden gem in Glen Lonan, near the village of Taynuilt. Highly recommended if you have a car, one of my favourite places in the area.
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Angus's Garden
Glen Lonan
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This is a hidden gem in Glen Lonan, near the village of Taynuilt. Highly recommended if you have a car, one of my favourite places in the area.
Find out about this incredible hydro electricity power station and take a tour inside the Hollow Mountain. Great visitor centre and a unique experience.
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Cruachan Visitor Centre
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Find out about this incredible hydro electricity power station and take a tour inside the Hollow Mountain. Great visitor centre and a unique experience.
My favourite beach on the mainland in the Oban area. Nice for all ages and good for walking. Great cafe at Ben Lora or fish and chips at the Tralee chippy to enjoy during you visit.
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Tralee Beach
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My favourite beach on the mainland in the Oban area. Nice for all ages and good for walking. Great cafe at Ben Lora or fish and chips at the Tralee chippy to enjoy during you visit.
Forest walks and trails suitable for all fitness levels. Fab circuit around the reservoir for great mountain views and potential to spot sea eagles!
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Sutherland's Grove forest walks
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Forest walks and trails suitable for all fitness levels. Fab circuit around the reservoir for great mountain views and potential to spot sea eagles!
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ปราสาทและวัดดันสตัฟเนจ
Castle Grounds
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Something to drink

My favourite spots in Oban for drinks, both indoor and outdoor!
One of Oban's best beer gardens. Great views of Oban Bay and a fab sunset spot to enjoy with drinks. Good pub food and great atmosphere. Regular live music.
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Markie Dans
1 Corran Esplanade
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One of Oban's best beer gardens. Great views of Oban Bay and a fab sunset spot to enjoy with drinks. Good pub food and great atmosphere. Regular live music.
A beautiful hotel with large bar area. Great cocktails, comfy seating inside and outdoor area for sunny evenings with a bottle of wine!
Perle Oban Hotel
Station Road
A beautiful hotel with large bar area. Great cocktails, comfy seating inside and outdoor area for sunny evenings with a bottle of wine!
Traditional pub with extensive range of whiskies. Great outdoor area for drinks at any time of day! Regular live music. Nice to sit outside in the afternoon and watch the world go by.
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Oban Inn
Stafford Street
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Traditional pub with extensive range of whiskies. Great outdoor area for drinks at any time of day! Regular live music. Nice to sit outside in the afternoon and watch the world go by.
Good pub food and drinks. Feast from a Fiver menu provides great meals for £5. Small outdoor beer garden.
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Lorne Bar
Stevenson Street
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Good pub food and drinks. Feast from a Fiver menu provides great meals for £5. Small outdoor beer garden.
A classy hotel with lovely indoor seating area for drinks. Ideal for pre-drinner cocktails. Good coffee too!
The Scot
138 George St
A classy hotel with lovely indoor seating area for drinks. Ideal for pre-drinner cocktails. Good coffee too!
A fantastic location overlooking the Falls of Lora and Connel bridge, with brilliant views across the sea to the islands beyond. A lovely place for drinks, especially at sunset!
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Oyster Inn
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A fantastic location overlooking the Falls of Lora and Connel bridge, with brilliant views across the sea to the islands beyond. A lovely place for drinks, especially at sunset!
A lovely spot to sit outside and admire the views over Loch Creran. About 30mins drive from Oban.
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The Creagan Inn Restaurant & Bar
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A lovely spot to sit outside and admire the views over Loch Creran. About 30mins drive from Oban.
Nice wee pub in a great setting on Seil, 30mins drive South of Oban.
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Tigh An Truish Hotel
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Nice wee pub in a great setting on Seil, 30mins drive South of Oban.
The Whisky Vaults Hotel
3 Tweedale St

Tours and Trips

Contact Cameron and Struan for a fabulous boat trip. Choose from a tour specialising in wildlife, castles, islands, or pretty much anywhere you want to go in the area! Really helpful, friendly service and a memorable experience.
Coastal Connection
Contact Cameron and Struan for a fabulous boat trip. Choose from a tour specialising in wildlife, castles, islands, or pretty much anywhere you want to go in the area! Really helpful, friendly service and a memorable experience.
Rent sea kayaks or take a guided tour from Oban. A unique and active way to take in the scenery.
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Sea Kayak Oban
6-8 Argyll St
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Rent sea kayaks or take a guided tour from Oban. A unique and active way to take in the scenery.
A thrilling adventure awaits for wildlife, whirlpool and fabulous views by super fast RIB. Highly recommended!
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Seafari Adventures
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A thrilling adventure awaits for wildlife, whirlpool and fabulous views by super fast RIB. Highly recommended!
Plan a diving experience, hire equipment and learn to dive with instructors at this premier diving centre in Oban.
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Puffin Dive Centre
Gallanach Road
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Plan a diving experience, hire equipment and learn to dive with instructors at this premier diving centre in Oban.
See the impressive Falls of Lora as you go under the Connel Bridge to explore Loch Etive. A chance to see seals, otters, eagles and other wildlife plus the unbeatable scenery and mountain views.
Etive Boat Trips
See the impressive Falls of Lora as you go under the Connel Bridge to explore Loch Etive. A chance to see seals, otters, eagles and other wildlife plus the unbeatable scenery and mountain views.