Coylet Inn - Argyll Bute

Lovely bar area, nice fireplace, staff are friendly. We agreed with (assumed) the manager at 4:15pm, informed they wouldnt serve food untill 5pm. Had booked and paid for plans in the evening after, so wanted to eat promptly, manager said no problem, pre-order at 4:55pm, food at 5:15pm. More of our larger group came later. Long story short, the original group were no longer allowed to order from the main menu and only offered the kids menu as there were supposedly so many of us, other (assumed) local guests who had reserved ahead had priority. Waiter effectively was stalling and serving other guests first, saying he would bring menu ,and then disappear for another 20 minutes. due to our tight schedule we left at 5:50pm as it was clear he had no intention to take the order, again despite being promised and trying to order food at 4:55pm. If you don't have enough food to serve, fair enough. Don't tell customers you can, make them wait and order drinks and nibbles, then renege and stall, be upfront and honest.

Staff were very friendly and helpful, id say the Inn is budget and average pub grub food. Nice decent crispy chips served with one meal, then the next night oven chips? which were left uneaten. For the prices id expect better food, salad was quite sad tbh. Inn is trying on the food front but sadly failing and below par. I wouldn't eat here again unless reviews starting glowing, so to say but disappointing food.

We had a fantastic few days, post new year, the glamping pod at the Coylet Inn. An amazing little cosy space with outstanding views! The Coylet Inn itself was brilliant! Great food, lovely regulars and a roaring open fire. Also super dog friendly which is a must for us. Bonnie was made so welcome. We’re already plotting a return!

Very disappointed, restaurant empty apart from one other couple so no atmosphere at all. Not what we expected the week before Christmas. The food very poor, medium rare steak was well done and oven chips with a sad side salad. Not good. We also waited 40 minutes for our food which was a long time considering there were only 2 tables to serve. Such a shame because beautiful location and lovely old building. Could be fabulous with a good chef.

Wonderful setting, super friendly service. Food is excellent, hearty breakfasts , good choice of evening meals,