Food & Dining - The Shore House

Food & Dining

Join us for breakfast, drinks & pizza

From slow lochside breakfasts to evenings of artisan pizza and live music, dining at The Shore House is part of the rhythm of your stay. Wake up in your room to still waters and mountain views, then wander down for a relaxed breakfast before a day exploring Argyll.

As evening falls, return for sourdough pizza, good wine, and music by the loch.

Breakfast

Food & Dining

The Experience

Gather, dine, and unwind

Whether you're starting the day with breakfast beside the water or joining us for pizza and live music as the sun sets over Loch Goil, every visit is designed to feel relaxed, welcoming, and memorable.

Freshly prepared breakfasts

Start your day with a generous breakfast overlooking beautiful Loch Goil, exclusively for guests staying at The Shore House.

Artisan sourdough pizza

Freshly made sourdough pizzas, served in a relaxed setting and open to both residents and non-residents throughout the week.

Relaxed lochside dining

Enjoy drinks, great food, and views across Loch Goil, where every meal is served in one of Scotland's most beautiful settings.

Lochside Mornings

Breakfast by the loch

Breakfast is freshly prepared each morning using locally sourced ingredients where possible, served in a relaxed setting with views across the water.

Guests can choose from a full Scottish breakfast or lighter options including cereals, muesli, fresh fruit, toast, juices, tea, and coffee.

It’s a calm start to the day - the kind you return upstairs from feeling like you’ve already slowed down.

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What time is Breakfast served?

Breakfast is served from 8:30am–9:30am, with earlier times available by arrangement for those heading out to explore the hills, trails, or coast. Please note that breakfast is only available for our guests.

Evening Dining

Artisan pizza & evenings at the bar

As the day winds down, the atmosphere shifts. The lights soften, the bar fills, and the scent of freshly baked sourdough pizza comes from the kitchen.

Our menu focuses on handcrafted pizzas made to order, served alongside drinks in a relaxed, welcoming space overlooking Loch Goil.

Whether you’re staying the night in one of our rooms or joining us from nearby, evenings here are about good food, good company, and a setting that does most of the work.

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What time is the pizza restaurant and bar open to the public?

Thursday: 5–10pm
Friday: 5–10pm (with live music 8–10pm)
Saturday: 2–10pm (with live music 3–5pm)
Sunday: 5–10pm

These opening times will be reduced after the summer ends, with the exact date to be confirmed. The Winter opening hours will be:

Friday: 5–10pm
Saturday: 2–10pm

Weekend Atmosphere

Live music & relaxed weekends

Weekends at The Shore House often carry a little extra energy. Live music fills the bar on Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons, conversations spill out towards the terrace, and guests drift between dinner, drinks, and the lochside views outside.

It’s informal, welcoming, and shaped by the people who happen to be here at the time, residents, travellers, locals, and friends of the house all sharing the same space.

Our Events & Spaces

Make a Booking

Reserve your table by the loch

Whether you're joining us for artisan sourdough pizza, drinks on the waterside terrace, or an evening of live music overlooking Loch Goil, we'd love to welcome you. Booking is recommended for weekends and event evenings to avoid disappointment.

Phone & Email

+44 (0) 1301 703340
res@shorehouselochgoilhead.co.uk

Helpful information

Frequently asked questions

We've answered some of the questions we're asked most often to help make planning your visit as easy as possible.

What times and days are the restaurant and bar open to the public?

The Shore House pizza restaurant and bar are open Thursday from 5–10pm, Friday from 5–10pm (with live music 8–10pm), Saturday from 2–10pm (with live music 3–5pm), and Sunday from 5–10pm. These opening times will be reduced after the summer ends, with the exact date to be confirmed. The Winter opening hours will be: Friday: 5–10pm, Saturday: 2–10pm.

Do I need to book a table in advance?

We always recommend booking ahead where possible, especially on weekends and live music evenings, as the restaurant can become busy with both guests and visitors from the local area.

Is breakfast included for guests staying at The Shore House?

Yes, all overnight stays include a freshly prepared breakfast served each morning overlooking Loch Goil, with both full Scottish and lighter options available.

Do you cater for dietary requirements?

We do our best to accommodate dietary requirements and food preferences wherever possible. Please let us know in advance when booking or before your visit.

What times and days are the restaurant and bar open to the public?

The Shore House restaurant and bar are open Thursday from 5–10pm, Friday from 5–10pm, Saturday from 2–10pm, and Sunday from 5–10pm. We also host live music on Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons throughout the year.

Can non-residents visit the restaurant and bar?

Absolutely. The restaurant, bar, and live music evenings are open to both residents and non-residents, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for guests and locals alike.