Maolbhuidhe Bed and Breakfast, Fionnphort, Isle of Mull

Fionnphort

The Keel Row (pub and restaurant)

The Keel Row in Fionnphort has recently reopened under new ownership and management. It's been busy, so we strongly recommend booking. The early evening spots tend to go quickly, specially at weekends, so it's best to book in good time (a few days ahead).

The Lazy Cow

Opened in July 2022, the Lazy Cow is a café and farm shop located about a mile out of Fionnphort, a few hundred yards up the Kintra Road (and just a short walk across the field from Maolbhuidhe). It offers drinks and lunches from 10:30 to 15:00. From 15:00 to 16:00 tea, coffee and cakes. Highly recommended. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Ninth Wave

This restaurant no longer offers evening meals. It is now offering lunches, but it is essential to book. You can e-mail them from their web site, where you'll also find sample menus and prices. Tel: (01681) 700757

The Creel

The Creel is a seafood cabin near the Iona ferry terminal in Fionnphort. There's a small outdoor eating area, or take-away. We've had excellent reports. Generally closes soon after the arrival of the last ferry from Iona (about 18:45).

The Kiosk

Almost hidden in the ferry terminal building, the Kiosk offers hot and cold drinks and snacks until about 3:30pm. Very convenient when waiting for the Iona ferry.

Bunessan

The Bunessan Inn (hotel & pub)

Pub with restaurant. Families welcome. Booking preferred. Under new management since 2023. We have eaten there several times recently, and recommend.
Tel: (01681) 700240; or e-mail.

The Reef: Fish and Chips

'The Reef' fish and chip shop. Open 17:00 to 19:30, weekdays only. At present, take-away only. Recommended. We have recently found the opening days to be somewhat erratic.

Iona

There are two hotels on Iona which are good for lunches but not evening meals as the last ferry back is at 18:30.

Argyll Hotel

On the village front. Excellent for lunches, with a Specials board. Tel: (01681) 700334

St Columba Hotel

A short walk, close to the Abbey. Excellent for lunches (al fresco on a good day). Tel: (01681) 700304

Iona Heritage Centre

Serving home-made soup, rolls and cakes. Choice of indoor or garden seating. Tel: (01681) 700576

Martyr's Bay Restaurant

Serves hot and cold meals all day. Excellent sea-food menu. Tel: (01681) 700382

Pennyghael

Inn at Port nan Gael

Formerly the Pennyghael hotel. Reopened 2023. Evening Meals from 17:00. Can be busy because of the neighbouring camp site. Booking recommended. Tel 01681 704288

Craignure

Craignure Inn

Traditional pub. Handy if you arrive on a later ferry. (01680 812305)

Isle of Mull Hotel

Recent major refurbishment (2020), prices have risen accordingly. See web site for further information (01680 812544)

Arlene's Coffee Shop

Also serving hot food and cakes, to eat in or take-away. Located near the An Roth (Community Trust) building. Recommended. Excellent chocolates, too.

Salen

Glenforsa Hotel

Off the main road, south of Salen. Restaurant service 6pm-8:30pm. Also bar food seven days 11am-8:30pm. See web site for further information (01680 300377)

The Coffee Pot

Open Monday-Saturday from 10am-4pm serving homemade cakes, together with soup and savouries as well as a daily specials board.

The Little Bespoke Bakery

Offers bakes, bites & brews, sit it, takeaway and picnics.

Glenforsa Café and Farm Shop

(Not to be confused with the Glenforsa Hotel, above). Newly opened for 2024 this modern building stands close to the Craignure-Salen road. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and snacks. Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings for pizza. See web site for further information (07483 957180)

Tobermory

There are many and various places to eat in Tobermory. Café Fish (above the ferry terminal) gets good reviews. (01688 301253), as does the Spice of Mull (Asian) (01688 301166)

Dervaig

The Bellachroy

'The oldest Inn on Mull'. Dinner 6pm to 8pm (closed Wednesdays) (01688 400314). See web site for further information.

Am Berlinn

Just over two miles west of Dervaig. A modern purpose-built restaurant. Booking essential. See web site for opening hours etc. (01688 400619)