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Hours
Mon
7:30 - 15:00
Tue
7:30 - 15:00
Wed
7:30 - 15:00
Thu
7:30 - 15:00
Fri
7:30 - 15:0017:00 - 19:30
Sat
7:30 - 15:0017:00 - 19:30
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CUISINES
Cafe, Fast food, British, Scottish
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
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CUISINES
Cafe, Fast food, British, Scottish
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating
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4.5
218 reviews
Excellent
130
Very good
56
Average
17
Poor
2
Terrible
13
Andy M
Bristol147 contributions
Oct 2019 • none
We had planned to lunch at the Anchorage but like a lot of places on Harris, not much is open passed the end of September. However, that didn't apply to the Butty Bus. A really nice portion of fish and chips for £5 sat in the car watching the ferry come and go was delightful. Does soup as well and other snaky things.
Written 9 June 2020
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leehen
Geroskipou96 contributions
Jul 2021 • family
We have been going to Harris for several years to visit now who is a good friend Tony at flodabay b&b and motorhome park, Tony put us on to the butty bus for food and Chris who owns it. We have had some fantastic food, the fish and chips are delicious the scampi is superb, the specials Chris does are fantastic. We have two newfoundland who Chris always makes sure they have a little treat, and my 2 year old little girls is spoilt with a lovely little meal followed by a delicious ice cream. I can't recommend Chris and the butty bus highly enough. Always a warm friendly welcome and great food
Written 23 July 2021
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Ali921
Edinburgh1479 contributions
Sept 2021 • none
Not going to be the best food you'll ever taste but it is excellent to see someone catering to travellers needs. Couldn't make out opening hours but seems to cater in time for ferries and boat trips. We needed it when coming back at 7pm (and that time there is not much available !) and there he was serving hot drinks and food. Wonderful before the long drive north to Stornoway. Can't praise him enough.
Written 23 September 2021
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Pensioner63
Cheltenham38 contributions
May 2022 • couples
We waited in the rain outside the bus for 30 minutes, during which time the cook managed to produce fish and chips to only 2 customers who had ordered before we arrived.
There were 3 other couples waiting with us, and at no time did the cook attempt to communicate with anyone in the queue.
It wasn’t until the lady at the head of the queue managed to attract the cook’s attention and asked him directly whether he has any fish left that he told her, not the rest of us, that he had only 3 pieces left - clearly not enough for everyone waiting.
He made no attempt to apologise or even talk to the rest of us, just returned to his deep fat fryer.
We left without any food, having wasted over half an hour.
Written 21 May 2022
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jimbrin
Doncaster35 contributions
Jun 2021 • business
I called into the butty bud for a bite to eat with a friend. Great conversation and banter whilst ordering. The food was served fresh, hot and quickly. A wonderful place to eat. I can’t visit Lewis & Harris without calling in at the butty bud, highly positioned at the Leverburgh ferry terminal.
Written 22 July 2021
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Stuart L
London79 contributions
Jun 2021 • none
Stopped for breakfast when we had come off the early morning ferry from Berneray. We were very hungry and the Butty Bus did not disappoint. Freshly cooked on order our various breakfast rolls were delicious and enormous. Thoroughly recommended
Written 10 July 2021
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Terry F
2 contributions
May 2022 • solo
Visitited the butty bus at the pier head at leverburgh isle of harris Scotland yesterday.
Had the venison sausage pannini it was to die for best venison ever tasted
Friendly staff great location will be going back today for more.
If you near that way you must pay a visit. You will not be disappointed the menu is great as well.
Written 24 May 2022
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Tricia M
Inverness1 contribution
Jun 2021 • family
We were going to cross on the sound of Harris ferry to Berneray but wanted to get a take away from the Butty Bus to have on the ferry. We stood in front of the owner and he just ignored us. He was preparing other meals but he could have taken our order. I wanted to ask if we would have enough time to order before we went on the ferry - we had 40 minutes - but he just ignored us. We gave up waiting for him to acknowledge us after 15 minutes, despite trying to speak to him. We went to the Anchorage and they were very helpful. I would recommend that you go there for something to eat. I have never met anyone so rude in my life.
Written 18 July 2021
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Maddogmcardle
27 contributions
Aug 2021 • none
Stopped here on way from ferry and then again on the way back from a boat trip. Fish and chips were wholesome and generous with surprisingly efficient food paging system for a small business. Little bit of a wait but did not mind as clearly a one man band and freshly cooked. Bit of a queue as travellers waiting for the ferry also ordering drinks but lovely to watch the ferry cross the sound and look out for birds. 2nd time less of a queue and food out quickly.
Written 11 August 2021
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Bruce G
Dunfermline45 contributions
Oct 2021 • couples
My amazing Partner and I are doing a Western Isles trip. We were headed to Leverburgh and wanted to eat prior to getting the ferry. Traveling in October we knew lot's of places would be closed.
We were amazed to find that the Butty bus came to the rescue. Really wide ranging menu, prices reflect genuine bargains! Our first fish supper in the Western Isles was the best fish supper on Earth. Thanks for being open off peak tourist time. It takes time to make good food.
Written 12 October 2021
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Donna
Fyvie26 contributions
Jun 2021 • couples
Only go there if everywhere else is closed .
Service is terrible … disorganised and owner abrupt and unfortunately can’t take even simple orders . Waited over 40 minutes for 2 bacon rolls and teas . He had forgotten to pass on the order to the chef in the back . Still took forever …. Food average . Offered us free ketchup sachets due to the error . Don’t go unless you have to .
PS Don’t call women “Lovey”
Written 21 July 2021
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milrood
Falkirk12 contributions
Jun 2023 • couples
Waiting for the ferry to Berneray. Had already had a great bacon and egg doubler from here for breakfast and it was perfect. Our ferry wasn't till late in the day so I ordered fish and chips for dinner. While waiting I noticed soup of the day was yom tum veg. Had a bowl while waiting.(rude not too). Off the scale brilliance. Home made, all authentic ingredients sourced from Thailand on owners annual winter trip. Fish and chips were great, very generous portion. Delicious. Yom Tum soup was incredible. Perhaps you'll be lucky when you visit and Tom Yum is soup of the day but I would suggest that with those skills all food here will be great. (PS. I have been here a couple of years ago and the food was great then too. Consistent quality. Good value. Thank you. Hope to eat at the Butty Bus again soon.
Written 13 June 2023
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Adel M
1 contribution
Oct 2021 • family
We received the most delicious breakfast butty after coming off the early morning ferry. A lovely cheery man greet us to take our order and managed all of our request, even the unusual. Thank you very much you have set us up for the day 😃😃
Written 18 October 2021
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s0n0r0us
Scotland35 contributions
Apr 2023 • friends
Stumbled across this place on a quiet Friday night down by the pier and has fish and chips. Good sized portions and well cooked. Paid by card and was given a buzzer so could wander whilst food was cooked.
Written 8 April 2023
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snowplay
3 contributions
Apr 2022 • none
I had a lovely haggis and black pudding roll with a nice coffee. Service was quick and the owner knew whether I had enough time to get it before the ferry loaded. The roll was perfect, as was the amazing views. Outside seating too to sit and enjoy the food. I would completely recommend (and he was open early too, 7.30am?)
Written 4 May 2022
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