Stay at home

[Graeme D]

Anyone got any first hand recommendations for the best place for a pub meal in Ullapool? I am very familiar with the local chippy but think that may not cut it with Mrs D for a night out in the 'pool next week!

[Mal Grey]

I've always enjoyed the Ferryboat Inn. Decent pint too.

[Sgurr]

Try the Seafood Shack. meant to go there for my Graham Compleation on Stac Pollaidh, but it was booked out, Ferry Boat Inn doesn't open on a Monday in October (or didn't) so we ended up getting pizza and fish and chips in The Frigate. Comes of waiting for decent weather instead of just going.

[Caberfeidh]

That place next to the ferry terminal, with all the windows. Can't remember the name. I may have been drinking... Kettle of mussels, lovely.

[willsdad]

Take a drive out onto the Coigach peninsula and go to 'Salt' in Achiltibuie.
Well worth the drive. You won't be disappointed!

Might be an idea to book though.

[mynthdd2]

Agreed - Very Boat Inn but book in advance

[yellowbelly]

The Arch Inn was very good when we went a couple of years ago. Gets very busy so best to book or arrive early.

[mynthdd2]

Alternatively...leap on a Calmac to the Western Isles and wolf down their excellent grub

[Sunset tripper]

That place next to the ferry terminal, with all the windows. Can't remember the name. I may have been drinking... Kettle of mussels, lovely.

The seaforth? You used to get a pint of prawns there and I love seafood. Typical pub grub with some seafood dishes.

The Arch Inn good also. The FBI I find a bit cramped but good food. The Morefield always had a good reputation but I haven't been there for years.

A friend recently recommended the Ceilidh Place though I haven't been yet.

Decisions decisions

[Steve B]

I would suggest the Ceilidh Place. You would need to book in the season but I would expect it to be quieter now. On occasion they have some musicians, good beers too.

[Lightfoot2017]

Avoid the Seaforth Inn. Had a terrible meal there a few weeks back. Just awful.

[Graeme D]

Had a pint in the Arch Inn a few years back but never ate in the place. Might check that out again. Sounds like the Seaforth is one to avoid though! Thanks for all the suggestions. All I need now is for someone to sort the weather out!

[Caberfeidh]

Avoid the Seaforth Inn. Had a terrible meal there a few weeks back. Just awful.

That's a shame, it used to be good. These places hire and fire chefs like nobody's business so they must have got rid of the good ones and got in a duffer to work for peanuts.That will backfire on them...

[Sunset tripper]

Avoid the Seaforth Inn. Had a terrible meal there a few weeks back. Just awful.

That's a shame, it used to be good. These places hire and fire chefs like nobody's business so they must have got rid of the good ones and got in a duffer to work for peanuts.That will backfire on them...

Some of these places it depends when you go also unfortunately. The seaforth is a drinking place and I have been in on a weekend night when food is being served also. Gets a bit hectic and it didn't look a great dining experience .
I've been in when it was quieter and was always decent pub grub. Some places need to decide if they are a pub or a restaurant I think. It's a hard balance but sitting outside in the sun with a pint glass full of beer and another full of fresh shell on prawns ~ it doesn't get much better than that.
Though a kettle of mussels sounds pretty good too.

[Caberfeidh]

Some places need to decide if they are a pub or a restaurant ...

Too right ~ I see the Sligachan on Skye has turned to table service. Not sure how that will go with loads of thirsty hikers and climbers needing vast quantities of beer//cider etc. And it's a vast barn of a place.