Lovely looking place but was closed when I was there.Therefore I cannot comment
Christian Mann
The mess was really well and they have prepared it fast. It was not really hot when arrived at our table.Unfortunately I have to remove two stars for the ambience and one in total as the toilet was a total mess. Dirty, seat was loose.. This is nothing you can have for customers.
Alan Stevenson
First visit for some time, just wanted coffee and cake. Service was fine but not many customers at the time. Coffee and cake were good, we didn't have a meal so couldn't comment on the menu. It's an old converted church and it's a bit barn like inside. Lots of tables so probably looking for passing bus trips some comfy coaches next to the coffee counter. Only criticism would be it was cool inside, it probably costs a small fortune to heat and its too early in the season to have the heating on full.
Steve Mosley
Uninterested staff, cold food, cold restaurant. We thought we would try this restaurant on passing as it was Mother's Day. The restaurant is pretty dated and a bit tacky with Braveheart swords and music playing. I guess aimed at tourists. We ordered fish dishes and were told they had no Tartar Sauce. Which chef cannot make a quick Tartar sauce? They had mayonnaise as an alternative. The chips were dreadful, cold and overcooked. Clearly reheated from before. Steamed veg was watery. The fish was reasonable but spoiled by everything else. Staff Uninterested. It is a real shame because the location and building itself are lovely. I thought these types of places were a thing of the past. Will not be back.
Ross Finnie
Thought we'd give this place a look as we hadn't been in before, but we weren't best impressed. I had the chicken burger - the chicken was really tough and the bun was dry as if it had been sitting out for a couple of days. My partner's mediterranean tart was a bit better, but the sweet potato chips were pretty much cold. The worst part was that despite being more or less the only people in the place when we arrived, it still took nearly an hour for our food to arrive, with no forewarning or apology.
Matthew Mosley
Decidedly average, everyone at the table agreed. Decor was tacky and obviously aimed at tourists, also was not the warmest everyone kept their jumpers
Craig Johnson
This is my second time visiting amazing food both times . Friendly staff very helpful, and the rums are fantastic. I had the tomato soup starter and sea bass main .
Rodolfo Grave
Amazing food and friendly service. Very quiet.
Carissa Miller
The lad made an anti Irish comment which didn’t go well with over priced and poorly cooked food.
Debbie Rathbone
Friendly owner attentive and good good.Parking: Plenty of parking spaces
As always, a great place to stop and eat..Highly recommend.
michelle c
Sadly we were very disappointed with our visit on NYE - I had called to book and told we had to be there at 4 as it was full from 6pm - All fine - We have been to The Slanj a few years ago and loved it - Authentic and an attempt to be sustainable which made it a bit quirky and interesting … We arrived and it seems to have been filled with pine tables and chairs , there was one other family in and us - ! No atmosphere on a scottish evening for NYE …. The wine choice , by the glass was very limited -We had one glass and were not offered anything also to drink throughout the meal - The wait staff preferred to natter to people at the bar … Food - The starter arrived in less than 5 minutes …. Prawn Bruschetta - basically a cold ( not toasted) dry piece of panini with cold prawns and bit of chopped chilli pepper ! Not a glance of olive oil nor seasoning .. Next was chicken with mash - the chicken was hard , dry and the haggis inside was cold - and so this was certainly not cooked on that day - the mash was brown ( but tasty ) but again definitely NOT cooked that evening .. Mine made it into a napkin to give to the pooch when we got back … My husband had steak which was beautiful but that has to be cooked to order and so could not have been pre prepped … As we were not offered any further drinks we paid and left .. so our NYE “ dinner” was in fact 40 minutes at best with one drink each …. In an almost empty space This place should be an absolute goldmine as the building is beautiful , accessible and we have met the family a few years ago and they were lovely and so it is a crying shame to see it this way - Personally the container in the car park is an eye sore and it was far more authentic when the shop was inside the building .. Sadly this evening out was not good and it seems a shame as it could be an absolutely stunning restaurant space with a little more heart and Scottish soul -
Gerard Blake
The recommended cream of broccoli soup did not disappoint.BLT was similarly excellent.Lovely pint of Arrochar Alps Lager.Not only dog friendly, but they have a menu for dogs.
Zi M
Went there because was literally the only place near the station and was convenient while waiting for the train.Not sure why this place has so many positive reviews, all I could see/taste was basic food with low attempt to make it taste good. Steak toastie was awful, barely could chew the meat and the salad which came with was made with most likely out of date salad mix-considering the colour of itThe atmosphere is great, good looking pub near the main road and the Loch but that’s all.The prices are also way too higher for the size of the portion
Ruth Holmes
Stopover in campervan. Very friendly. "Village store" cabin in carpark.Described as aire, not sure which services they provide, as we didn't need anything so didn't ask. Such lovely staff, sure they would have helped in any way possible.Highly recommend.Parking: 5 campervan spaces, plenty car spaces.
Lovely looking place but was closed when I was there.Therefore I cannot comment
The mess was really well and they have prepared it fast. It was not really hot when arrived at our table.Unfortunately I have to remove two stars for the ambience and one in total as the toilet was a total mess. Dirty, seat was loose.. This is nothing you can have for customers.
First visit for some time, just wanted coffee and cake. Service was fine but not many customers at the time. Coffee and cake were good, we didn't have a meal so couldn't comment on the menu. It's an old converted church and it's a bit barn like inside. Lots of tables so probably looking for passing bus trips some comfy coaches next to the coffee counter. Only criticism would be it was cool inside, it probably costs a small fortune to heat and its too early in the season to have the heating on full.
Uninterested staff, cold food, cold restaurant. We thought we would try this restaurant on passing as it was Mother's Day. The restaurant is pretty dated and a bit tacky with Braveheart swords and music playing. I guess aimed at tourists. We ordered fish dishes and were told they had no Tartar Sauce. Which chef cannot make a quick Tartar sauce? They had mayonnaise as an alternative. The chips were dreadful, cold and overcooked. Clearly reheated from before. Steamed veg was watery. The fish was reasonable but spoiled by everything else. Staff Uninterested. It is a real shame because the location and building itself are lovely. I thought these types of places were a thing of the past. Will not be back.
Thought we'd give this place a look as we hadn't been in before, but we weren't best impressed. I had the chicken burger - the chicken was really tough and the bun was dry as if it had been sitting out for a couple of days. My partner's mediterranean tart was a bit better, but the sweet potato chips were pretty much cold. The worst part was that despite being more or less the only people in the place when we arrived, it still took nearly an hour for our food to arrive, with no forewarning or apology.
Decidedly average, everyone at the table agreed. Decor was tacky and obviously aimed at tourists, also was not the warmest everyone kept their jumpers
This is my second time visiting amazing food both times . Friendly staff very helpful, and the rums are fantastic. I had the tomato soup starter and sea bass main .
Amazing food and friendly service. Very quiet.
The lad made an anti Irish comment which didn’t go well with over priced and poorly cooked food.
Friendly owner attentive and good good.Parking: Plenty of parking spaces
Restaurantji Recommends
As always, a great place to stop and eat..Highly recommend.
Sadly we were very disappointed with our visit on NYE - I had called to book and told we had to be there at 4 as it was full from 6pm - All fine - We have been to The Slanj a few years ago and loved it - Authentic and an attempt to be sustainable which made it a bit quirky and interesting … We arrived and it seems to have been filled with pine tables and chairs , there was one other family in and us - ! No atmosphere on a scottish evening for NYE …. The wine choice , by the glass was very limited -We had one glass and were not offered anything also to drink throughout the meal - The wait staff preferred to natter to people at the bar … Food - The starter arrived in less than 5 minutes …. Prawn Bruschetta - basically a cold ( not toasted) dry piece of panini with cold prawns and bit of chopped chilli pepper ! Not a glance of olive oil nor seasoning .. Next was chicken with mash - the chicken was hard , dry and the haggis inside was cold - and so this was certainly not cooked on that day - the mash was brown ( but tasty ) but again definitely NOT cooked that evening .. Mine made it into a napkin to give to the pooch when we got back … My husband had steak which was beautiful but that has to be cooked to order and so could not have been pre prepped … As we were not offered any further drinks we paid and left .. so our NYE “ dinner” was in fact 40 minutes at best with one drink each …. In an almost empty space This place should be an absolute goldmine as the building is beautiful , accessible and we have met the family a few years ago and they were lovely and so it is a crying shame to see it this way - Personally the container in the car park is an eye sore and it was far more authentic when the shop was inside the building .. Sadly this evening out was not good and it seems a shame as it could be an absolutely stunning restaurant space with a little more heart and Scottish soul -
The recommended cream of broccoli soup did not disappoint.BLT was similarly excellent.Lovely pint of Arrochar Alps Lager.Not only dog friendly, but they have a menu for dogs.
Went there because was literally the only place near the station and was convenient while waiting for the train.Not sure why this place has so many positive reviews, all I could see/taste was basic food with low attempt to make it taste good. Steak toastie was awful, barely could chew the meat and the salad which came with was made with most likely out of date salad mix-considering the colour of itThe atmosphere is great, good looking pub near the main road and the Loch but that’s all.The prices are also way too higher for the size of the portion
Stopover in campervan. Very friendly. "Village store" cabin in carpark.Described as aire, not sure which services they provide, as we didn't need anything so didn't ask. Such lovely staff, sure they would have helped in any way possible.Highly recommend.Parking: 5 campervan spaces, plenty car spaces.