Dining Out on Islay

Craigard Kitchen, Ballygrant

(5 mins by car from Persabus, or a 45 min walk) Open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm

Enjoy delicious light lunches, fabulous home baking, and afternoon teas. This incredibly popular coffee shop offers a warm and friendly welcome and absolute delicious treats.  For more info Craigard Kitchen

Order delicious Charcuterie and Cheese Graze Boxes to take away (order 24 hours in advance). These are fabulous sharing platters to enjoy with a dram or glass of wine, a great option if you fancy a night in on the farm, or take them on your island adventures to the beaches and beyond.

Jura Hotel, Craighhouse, Jura

Head across on the Jura Ferry and enjoy some delicious food. It is always worth booking in advance and just checking the Hotel will be open and serving food, before heading off. Bar and beer garden open to non residents for coffees, lunches and evening meals. Please call to book on 01496 820243. Please check the website for current opening times www.jurahotel.co.uk

The Antlers Ice Cream Cafe, Craighouse, Jura

Open 8am to 6pm – lunches, snacks, drinks, ice creams. Please book by calling 01496 305317

Port Askaig Hotel

(5min drive from Persabus) Bars open for drinks including freshly brewed coffees and speciality teas daily from 11am until 11pm inside. Beer garden till late. We will be open for lunches in both bars and beer garden – with fab views  – from 12 – 2.30 last orders. Evening Meals  6 – 8.30PM last orders. Tables should, where possible, be booked in advance. 01496840245 or email [email protected]

The Blue Letterbox, Port Ellen

Post office and shop. Sells delicious Isle of Arran Dairies ice cream, take away only, open Mon – Sat  9am – 5.30, no booking necessary, contactless payment available.

Bowmore Hotel

Bowmore Hotel is a 20 minute drive from Persabus.

Restaurant and Bar. For more information visit www.bowmorehotel.co.uk Email [email protected] or call 01496 810416

Bridgend Hotel and Restaurant

Bridgend Hotel serves delicious food and is handily only a 10 to 15 minute drive from Persabus.

After a beautiful refurbishment, Bridgend Hotel is open once again serving lunches and evening meals. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks in the cocktail bar, or a warm welcome in Katie’s Bar, a popular place with the locals. The Bridgend Hotel – Isle of Islay (bridgend-hotel.com)

Celtic House, Shore Street, Bowmore:

The Celtic House (Roys) are open Monday-Saturday, 10am-4:30pm, serving a range of coffees, teas, milkshakes, smoothies and more, as well as a selection of cakes. There are gluten/dairy free options as well as some vegan options. Open on a first come first served basis, there is no need to phone and book ahead. +44 (0)1496 810304 www.theceltichouse.co.uk

The Loch Indaal Hotel, Port Charlotte 

(40 minute drive from Persabus) Bar and food served. Lunches 12.30 – 3pm and evening meals 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Booking advised. Please pre-order seafood 24 hours in advance.

Machrie Hotel

(30 min drive from Persabus) 18- Restaurant and Bar, The Machrie Hotel Open daily for breakfast (7am to 10am); lunch (noon – 2.30pm) dinner (6pm to 9.30pm) Soup and Sweet Treats. For reservations call 01496302310 or email [email protected]

Peatzeria

(20min drive from Persabus)

From November the restaurant will be closed Monday and Sunday and open Tues-We 5-9 and Friday and Sat 12.30 – 9pm.

Sharon and Paul and their team will look after you at Peatzeria. An excellent restaurant with consistently high reviews, delicious home made Italian food, this is not a restaurant to be missed! Definitely book well in advance it is a very popular choice among locals and visitors. If you can’t get a booking, order one of their delicious takeaways and head to the beach.

Peatzeria  Call to book a table or order takeaway 01496 810810.  www.peatzeria.com

Port Charlotte Hotel:

(40 min drive from Persabus) Bar and restaurant open 7 days a week. All day for coffee and cakes and drinks. Lunch: 12-2pm. Evening meals: 5.30pm to 9pm (last order).Takeaway Friday and Saturday nights available to pick up between 5.30pm and 7pm. One menu throughout the hotel (Bar, dining room, conservatory) There is an outside terrace overlooking the bay and seating at the front of the hotel. Outside tables on the terrace can be booked for meals. Booking advisable. Please phone 01496 850360 to book a table or order takeaway. Menus on the website www.portcharlottehotel.co.uk

Port Mor Café, Port Charlotte

(45min drive from Persabus) Licensed Community cafe adjacent to campsite. Open 8.30am – 8.30pm for food and 11am to 10pm bar. Breakfasts, lunch and dinner served – regular menus plus specials including daily curry. Takeaway also available. Booking is recommended so please call 01496 850121 or email [email protected] to make a reservation.  Port Mor Community Cafe | Restaurant in Port Charlotte Islay (port-mor-community-cafe.co.uk)

Sea Salt Bistro and Takeaway, Port Ellen

(40 min drive from Persabus) Open 7 days a week. Breakfast/coffees 10 – 11.30am; lunch 12 – 2.30. Evening meals 5 – 8.45pm Booking essential. Takeaway available during opening hours. Call 01496 300300

Taj Mahal, Bowmore

(20 min drive from Persabus) Enjoy fantastic Indian cuisine. The Taj Mahal is open 7 days a week and offers dine-in or takeaway options. If you like Indian food we recommend you try the Taj Mahal. 01496 810033. Taj Mahal, Bowmore, Islay | Facebook

Islay Sea Adventures

Now offer (bookable) seafood specials on their boat trips and tours. Enjoy tucking into a tasty seafood platter as you cruise around the islands. Seafood Special Trip – Islay Sea Adventures (islay-sea-adventures.co.uk)