The Colintraive - Argyll Bute

Living in Argyle there are often times that one really despairs of the general lack of effort or care that is so obvious in many eateries that carry on serving overpriced cheap quality unimaginative food and only survive because the competition is just as bad and fortunately for them so many punters are clearly prepared to pay for and eat rubbish. Thats why the Colintraive is such an oasis of quality in this culinary wasteland where the menu is interesting and full of inspired dishes and choosing is difficult because its all so good ! We have visited many times and unfailingly have received excellent friendly service from Rachael and David accompanied with excellent and delicious high quality food at reasonable prices and always leave feeling thoroughly satisfied . Our only grumble is the coffee which like many places in Argyle is too strong and bitter ...but thats our personal taste . Overall excellent and can't recommend highly enough .

Warm quaint public rooms with log burners, mellow lighting, nice bar, and friendly staff. Excellent dinner, beautifully cooked and good portions. Best cheese and biscuits and coffee I’ve ever had. Will definitely be back! One of the best places in Cowal.

Unfortunately this place has lost its great food experience. We used to stay at the hotel and travelled from quite far away for the food alone but things have changed since the ownership has changed. It was overpriced for the size of the portions and quality of the food. Won't be travelling to eat there again.

We are so lucky to have the Colintraive as our local hotel restaurant. We hadn't eaten there for a while but decided to treat ourselves what a wonderful experience. My squid starter was stunning I think cooked over fire and so tasty. The main, an aubergine dish served with pearl barley was just as good. So not only wonderful food but the space was warm and welcoming too. Can't wait for another visit!

Came for lunch. Hotel is nice generously quaint or maybe a touch dated, but staff were welcoming and food was really lovely, haggis Bon Bon’s, langoustine and a mushroom risotto for starters which we all really enjoyed. Mains were lamb, traditional fish and chips and a schnitzel all equally well received. Worth the drive to visit both for the food and glorious scenery on the way