Easdale Island’s Puffer Bar and Restaurant won the Best Community Pub of the Year - in the Scottish Licensed Trade News Awards in 2010...

 

 

 The holiday cottage on easdale Island near Oban is just a very short walk away from The Puffer Bar.

 

The judges citation in the award to The Puffer says: ‘A business with a difference that lies at the heart of the tiny island of Easdale, once a centre of slate quarrying, just off Scotland’s west coast near Oban. The Puffer takes its inspiration from the Vital Spark-like cargo boats which provided a lifeline to coastal communities, just as it does now on its own island. The business serves locals, tourists and holiday home owners, provides meeting facilities and is hooked into all aspects of the current campaign to revitalise the area’.

The team at The Puffer have asked us to pass on: ‘Huge thank you to all our wonderful customers, near and far and especially on Easdale Island, who have helped us win this award. Your support has been amazing’.

 

The Bar On Easdale Island

 

The bar itself is designed to represent the stern of the puffer ‘Eilean Eisdeal’ which was moored in the harbour some years ago. They even have her original mast head lights which have been revamped and now take pride of place as exterior lights on the building. The cosy bar offers a warm welcome to visitors and locals and is the social heart of the Easdale community.

They offer draught ‘Belhaven Best’ beer and ‘Tennants’ lager and bottled beers including locally brewed ‘Fyne Ales’ as well as Budweiser and Becks. They also have the full range of Kopparberg ciders, a modest wine list and a great stock of spirits and liqueurs.

Their malt whisky selection includes amongst others Oban, Talisker, Lagavullin, Cragganmore, Jura, Caol Ila, Laphroaig, The Balvennie and Glenmorangie, Dalmore, Springbank, Blair Atholl, The Glenlivet, The Macallan, Bowmore.

Bar suppers are available, every evening, through the summer season and on Friday and Saturday nights off peak. They also offer some dishes for takeaway for when you don't want to leave your holiday cottage. The bar can also serve latté, cappuccino & espresso as well as tea and coffee throughout the evening.

The bar is open Easter to September 7 days a week all day till late. During the off peak season they are open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 7.30pm till late.

 

Tearoom and Restaurant On Easdale Island

The tearoom is open April to September 11.00am – 4.00pm, 7 days.

Can't be bothered cooking on your Scottish Island holiday? The tearoom and restaurant has been transformed into a light and airy space. Subtle touches of the seashore and New England create a clean, crisp environment where you can enjoy a relaxing meal or snack. There is also an outside patio with stunning sea views over the harbour and the Firth of Lorne.

The summer daytime menu offers a wide variety including homemade soup, a choice of filled Panini, local venison burgers, local seafood, homemade cakes and scones, Mackie’s ice cream, Lavazza coffee and the best chips!! One thing they don’t do is fast food. Everything is freshly made so kick back, relax, enjoy the view and be waited on.

Evening supper meals

Alongside their bar suppers they also offer extra special “Gourmet Best of West Coast Suppers” on selected dates, these nights feature not only a host of seafood but meat, game, fruit and vegetables, cheese, smoked delicacies and so much more, all sourced from local producers to create a choice of dishes for all. Booking  for evening meals is advisable so please phone 01852 300022 and reserve a table to avoid disappointment.

 

to book our cottage

please contact Colin on 07831 838 717

 

Or Caroline on 07967 808 501

 

email us

 

mail @ colinmcpherson. co. uk  

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