The Village Inn, Arrochar

I visited this pub with several colleagues as it is in the CAMRA good beer guide. The pub had 4 real ales on which were completely disgusting. Three of the ales were from the Caledonian brewery and all had a similar, revolting, fuskey taste. The fourth was from a local brewery and was clearly gone off as it was completely rotten (a local chap told us that the barrel had been on for over 2 weeks as they can't sell it). I can't see how CAMRA can possibly feature this dive in their wonderful book. IF YOU LIKE REAL ALE - STAY OUT OF THIS DIVE.

Really nice people and excellent food, good wholesome fare and well cooked. If you're a lover of good ale the The Village Inn had three cask ales on over two nights and the cellarman knows his stuff as well, we were there for two nights and certainly couldn't fault the restaurant.

Already looking to book next year on our travels as well !

At The Village Inn I was disappointed with service of bar staff, waited in bar for 10mins to be served, bar staff knew we were waiting but did not acknowledge us or advise that we would be attended to. I feel this was very poor service.

I do not think this was a one off as we visited this establishment 3 times and on each occasion experienced the same service.

I experienced awful service - three requests for a glass of lemonade, two requests to get the bill, staff seemed so not interested, food average, wine terrible, bought a bottle of sauvignon blanc for - menu price 16.95, price on the bill 17.45! Price found next day in Asda 4.95 :-(

We had terrible service and the place wasn't even that busy, three cars in the car park on a rainy day. Perhaps they all knew better?

We came across The Village Inn by chance just driving through the village one night looking for somewhere to eat, whilst on holiday in Scotland.

The restaurant is huge, three or four large rooms just as the restaurant and a small bar at the other side of the building.

When you ask what fish is on, they say only what has been caught in the Loch in front of the restaurant that day - at least you know it is fresh.

Such a wonderful meal, in a great setting, scrubs pine floors and tables yet silver service setting and excellent service.

The food is out of this world, and so fresh, we had local fish and venison and it was the best we have ever eaten. If only the restaurant was a little closer to home. Superb!!!!