POWER UP – For those of you who are travelling to the West of Scotland in your electric cars, Ardtorna has two electric charging points (chargeable) to make life a bit easier!
Dining In
Evening Menu
Due to popular demand the Evening Menu is back!
This service is offered from 5 to 8pm where you can enjoy some local produce with a glass of wine or bubbly while watching the sunset from your own private outdoor decking area, within the comforts of your bedroom or the communal lounge with the wood burning stove.
Booking in advance is required as all ingredients are bought as fresh as possible.
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Evening Menu
This service is available from 5pm to 8pm daily. Advance ordering is required, to be able to keep all produce as fresh as possible and maintain a 5 star service throughout.
SMALL SHARING BITES FOR 2 PERSONS - £30 per chosen dish
SMOKED SALMON BLINI PLATTER
12 blinis topped with horseradish crème fraiche and local smoked salmon
HAGGIS BLINI PLATTER
12 blinis topped with haggis, horseradish crème fraiche and caviar
MINI COLD ANITIPASTI PLATTER
A selection of cold meats and salami served with a chutney and oven baked bread
MINI CHEESE PLATTER
A selection of 6 cheeses ( 3 varieties ) served with chutney, olives and homemade oatcakes
SMOKED SALMON PATE
Ardtorna's paté served with chutney and homemade oatcakes
MUSSEL POT
1kg of mussels steamed in a creamy garlic sauce served with oven baked bread
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MAIN SHARING MEALS FOR 2 PERSONS
Including a 70cl Bottle of Wine or Bubbly - £75 per chosen Platter
LARGE CHEESE PLATTER
A selection of 16 cheeses (8 varieties) served with salad , chutney, olives and homemade oatcakes
LARGE ANTIPASTI PLATTER
A selection of salamis and hot bites served with salad, chutney and oven baked bread
EXTRA LARGE MUSSEL POT
2kg of mussels steamed in a garlic creamy sauce served with oven baked bread
STIR FRY
A stir fry with a choice of prawn , beef or chicken served with prawn crackers
COLD SEAFOOD PLATTER
Seafood paté, peppered mackerel, prawn parcels, and local smoked salmon served with oven baked bread
STEAK ON A BOARD
A rib eye steak, each prepared to your liking, served with a basket of chips, peppercorn sauce and a rocket and parmesan salad (£10 pp supplement)
AFFOGATO
An espresso coffee, ice cream and a liqueur of your choice - £7 each
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Eating Out/Transportation
Listed below are a number of local restaurants that can be personally recommended.
Private transportation to and from restaurants can be arranged through Ardtorna by calling Mr Jimmy Robertson on 07584 177132.
Return Prices for 2025
- Ardtorna to The Old Inn - single £23, journey back if after 10pm - £27
- Ardtorna to Pierhouse - single £27, journey back after 10pm - £32
- Ardtorna to Oban - single £30, journey back after 10pm - £36
- Ardtorna to Eriska - single £19, journey back after 10pm - £23
There are many good eating places in the area and whilst this list is by no means exhaustive, I would rate them to be amongst the better ones:
THE PIERHOUSE
Appin, 01631 730302
Great food (my favourite place to dine locally for seafood) and a lovely 15 minute scenic drive from Ardtorna.
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THE OLD INN
Appin, 01631 730186
An atmospheric traditional inn and my favourite place to dine for steak locally.
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ISLE OF ERISKA HOTEL AND SPA
Isle of Eriska, by OBAN, 01631 720371
Award winning five star gold hotel offering a table d’hote and a tasting menu.
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EEUSK
OBAN, 01631 565666
Restaurant with a superb view over the bay in a modern setting serving fresh seafood.
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COAST
OBAN, 01631 569900
Award winning restaurant offering a varied selection. The 'Early Bird' menu, served up to 6.30 p.m. is great value for money.
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PIAZZA
OBAN, 01631 563628
Busy Italian restaurant on the south pier.
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