The Lochside is an Islay institution: a privately owned hotel with a bustling restaurant and a lounge that has been recognised as one of the great whisky bars of the world. With 12 newly refurbished ensuite bedrooms available all year, the lochside really is the heart of bowmore. Our Menus are based on everything local, and we pride ourselves on using produce straight from the sea or land to your plate
Sharon Morgan — Overnight stay to experience the hotel because daughter booked it for her wedding in 2024. The wedding planner had already
Enjoy great home-cooked food at great prices made up of the finest locally sourced ingredients. We have an extensive menu to suit all appetites. We are home to many great LIVE bands so sit back and enjoy the true sound of Islay (and beyond) complimented by our top of the range sound and lightin. Just a stones throw from the Bowmore Distillery, we have a varied colletion of some of the islands finest
Finn Lindegaard — Not so good for larger groups. The food was unfortunately only average. The waitress was inexperienced and did nothing to