Sarah's Guidebook
Food scene
Great lunch or dinner spot but you must book in advance as usually full
21 locals recommend
The Hebridean Inn
Great lunch or dinner spot but you must book in advance as usually full
Usually has great food and bustling atmosphere but openings and food quality have varied recently… often won’t take book ins so it’s sit and wait
40 locals recommend
Claymore Restaurant
LowerUsually has great food and bustling atmosphere but openings and food quality have varied recently… often won’t take book ins so it’s sit and wait
Definitely the favourite cafe in the village. Great breakfast and lunch and coffees. No bookings so often full but will do takeaway
33 locals recommend
Deli Gasta
Definitely the favourite cafe in the village. Great breakfast and lunch and coffees. No bookings so often full but will do takeaway
A new addition this year to the village, with best cakes around!!! Great coffee, cakes and lunches
12 locals recommend
The Coffee Bothy
A new addition this year to the village, with best cakes around!!! Great coffee, cakes and lunches
Pizza place that does other meals… open for lunch and dinner. Can be very busy and service variable but food great. Will take evening bookings
54 locals recommend
Cafe Sia & Siaway
Ford RoadPizza place that does other meals… open for lunch and dinner. Can be very busy and service variable but food great. Will take evening bookings
If you’re over the bridge, this is a great place for lunch and takeaways
15 locals recommend
Buth Bheag
Ferry RoadIf you’re over the bridge, this is a great place for lunch and takeaways
My favourite pub on the island… will always feed you but might be a long wait! Often have live music, check website for timings
64 locals recommend
The Old Inn
My favourite pub on the island… will always feed you but might be a long wait! Often have live music, check website for timings
I haven’t eaten here in a very long time but it’s another option to phone to book dinner if other places are full. Last time I was there the food was great
11 locals recommend
Broadford Hotel
Torrin RoadI haven’t eaten here in a very long time but it’s another option to phone to book dinner if other places are full. Last time I was there the food was great
I haven’t eaten here in a long time but will take dinner bookings and is just a short drive out of the village towards bridge… maybe less busy than places in village
37 locals recommend
Red Skye Restaurant
I haven’t eaten here in a long time but will take dinner bookings and is just a short drive out of the village towards bridge… maybe less busy than places in village
Only 20 mins up the road and in heart of the cuillins. Take walk ins for food but always better to book. Often have live music at weekend so check website for details
37 locals recommend
Sligachan Hotel
Only 20 mins up the road and in heart of the cuillins. Take walk ins for food but always better to book. Often have live music at weekend so check website for details
Amazing new addition to the island. Not open every day so check website but a definite lunch or breakfast spot if you’re heading to the fairy pools or talisker
Cafe Cuil
Amazing new addition to the island. Not open every day so check website but a definite lunch or breakfast spot if you’re heading to the fairy pools or talisker
Great cosy spot in winter and often has live music. Good food and usually has bustling atmosphere
30 locals recommend
Hotel Eilean Iarmain
Great cosy spot in winter and often has live music. Good food and usually has bustling atmosphere
An Crùbh
One of my favourite places for lunch. Great cafe with spectacular views!