Taste Argyll & the Isles
Scotland's Food and Drink CoastSavour the taste of Argyll & the Isles.
Our small, local producers work with the land and sea to produce top-notch food that's as fresh as it comes and prepared with love in our fabulous West Coast eateries.
We encourage you to explore our inspirational food trails, world-class distilleries and award-winning restaurants.
You'll find artisan cheeses, famous whiskies, locally roast coffees and the very finest seafood. From beach shacks to Michelin-starred restaurants, our food is exceptional. And it has a unique connection to people, provenance and place.
We're not just about traditional Scottish fare either. Here you can taste the unexpected: gourmet vegan tasting menus, spicy shakshuka, and even sweet seaweed.
Explore, connect with the food and producers, and sample our natural larder for some of the best food in Scotland.
PLACES TO EAT
Loosen up your belt and prepare to taste your way around Argyll & the Isle's great food in an array of places serving fresh, local produce.
PLACES TO DRINK
Argyll & the Isles are synonymous with world-class whisky, but that’s not all. We distil, brew, roast and blend. And we do it really well.
DISTILLERIES
Meet the makers, tour the world-famous distilleries and sample fine single malt Scotch whisky, artisan Scottish gins and rums.
WHERE TO BUY
Our hills, glens and miles of coastline helps our producers to cultivate farm and harvest in scenic heaven to then serve you up delicious produce.
LOCAL PRODUCE - FOOD FROM ARGYLL
Food from Argyll is a group of passionate producers striving to bring good food to their customers.
As a co-operative organisation they are working together to achieve common goals and develop the area’s unique natural larder.
Find out more about this Regional Food Group.
LOCAL PRODUCE - BUTE KITCHEN
Bute Kitchen aims to strengthen and support the Isles of Bute's local food and drink industry.
Find out more about the collection of amazing Isles of Bute businesses offering a wide range of delicious food and drink.
FOLLOW OUR TASTE OF PLACE TRAILS
Are you ready to relish a taste of Argyll & the Isles?
Discover our five local trails to meet our artisan producers and experience the very best cuisine and local produce.
We have it all for you to savour. The Seafood Trail, The Vegan Trail, the Coffee and Cake Trail, and the Farm Produce Trail. Plus of course, our Spirit and Beer Trail on which you can sample our famous whiskies!
The Critics Choice
We think our food and produce is pretty special. Special for quality, provenance, freshness and taste.
And we're not the only ones.
"Scotland's underrated foodie destination you need to add to your bucket list".
"There are feasting opportunities aplenty in this breathtaking part of Scotland".
Emma Henderson, Conde Naste Traveller
"Fans of fresh seafood are advised to drop everything and head to Oban. Be warned: you might decide not to return".
Jay Rayner, The Guardian
"Eat with your eyes: the Scottish foodie experience where you can literally eat the view".
Anthony Holter, The Art of Food & Drink
"In my search for the best vegan food in Scotland, I have often been surprised and more often than not, these surprises happened in Argyll."
Kathi Kamleitner, Watch Me See
"And with the sea exploding in my mouth, and my eyes resting on the beguiling loch surface, I feel incredibly lucky to be party to this seafood lover’s paradise."
Jenny Rowe, The Independent
Blogs to Whet Your Appetite
10 great places to eat on a trip to Inveraray | Argyll & the Isles
Inveraray is packed with great places to eat & drink. Whether it is fish & chips, coffee & cake or a special dinner, the eateries of Inveraray will hit the spot
5 places to enjoy seafood with a view in Oban and Lorn | Argyll & the Isles
The seaside town of Oban, known as ‘Scotland’s Seafood Capital,’ is the place to sample the some of Scotland's best seafood.
15 of the Best Scottish Whisky to Try in Argyll & the Isles
Discover 15 of the best Scottish whisky whilst exploring Argyll & the Isles. Home to world-class distilleries, we are the perfect whisky holiday destination.