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US$15 - US$25
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Bar, British, Pub, Scottish
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Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 3 July 2023

What a great little find. If you are in the area and need some really good food then you must go to this place. Really delicious vegetarian and vegan options and the service was so relaxed and friendly we all came away with full tummies...and smiles on our faces. Can not recommend this place enough. It's not big so I would recommend booking so you don't miss out.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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strone inn, Owner at The Strone Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 5 July 2023

Thanks for that great review and for mentioning that booking is a must…we hate turning people away!

Reviewed 21 April 2023

Came for a sunday roast with my family, layout of the pub is strange and felt a bit dirty when I had to walk past the kitchen to use the bathroom and saw all the food just sitting out. There we a fair few flies...about and it just felt a bit dirty. Food wasn't great, starters came out with rotten salad and my arancini was cold. I ordered the lamb and it had no flavour and was rather dry. Service wasn't the best either and just didn't feel attended to, though some requests for what was on the sunday roast (i.e veggies) was provided. Unfortunately I wouldn't be back anytime soon.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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strone inn, Owner at The Strone Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 24 April 2023

We would like to address some of the points you raise: First, when you walked past the kitchen, you will undoubtedly have seen the food being plated or being prepared for plating rather than “just sitting out”. When serving multiple diners, we necessarily have to...More

Reviewed 10 April 2023

We spent a month in Blairmore, Dunoon, and had several wonderful meals and evenings at the Strone Inn. The food is delicious and while the fish & chips and steak pie are great, they also have many inventive and out-of-the ordinary dishes each week too....Check out the weekly menu on their Facebook page. Plus, it's exactly the kind of place you think of when you want a neighborhood pub. We met many of the locals, enjoyed watching the Six Nations matches, even won at the pub quiz! Highly recommend if you are in the Dunoon area.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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stephen shaun, Owner at The Strone Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 12 April 2023

Thanks Beth. Was lovely to get to know you both over the month and glad you enjoyed the pub and your stay in Cowal

Reviewed 10 February 2023 via mobile

Fantastic friendly pub with amazing food. We ate here on a busy Friday evening. The staff made room for us and our dog even though most of the tables were booked. Food was really tasty and the landlord had some good hand pulled ales in....We will definitely visit again if in the area.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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strone inn, Owner at The Strone Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 5 July 2023
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Please do come again

Reviewed 8 September 2022

Lovely pub serving good food. The staff were friendly, chatty and efficient. Our food was excellent. The ambience was what one would expect in a friendly local pub - and they were definitely friendly.

Date of visit: September 2022
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strone inn, Owner at The Strone Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 5 July 2023

Glad you enjoyed the pub

Reviewed 6 August 2022 via mobile

What a Bloody marvellous place, very well looked after, cracking scran, great atmosphere !! Highly recommend the fish, just magic

Date of visit: August 2022
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strone inn, Owner at The Strone Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 5 July 2023

Thanks!

Reviewed 28 June 2022 via mobile

First time on recommendation and very pleased will visit again. Firstly lovely hosts very welcoming when we walked in, table has lovely view over the loch. Menu limited but good, had a dish that was new on menu chicken orzo, being a fussy eater wasnt...sure I would like it, absolutely delicious loved it. Husband being a chef nightmare eating out had not one complaint one of the best steak pies full of meat and no soggy pastry and I finished with lemon posset perfect. Nothing was reheated about 10 minute wait for it to be cooked which is fine to get decent food. Will bring family from England out next month thank you.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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strone i, Owner at The Strone Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 2 July 2022

Thanks for your lovely review. We do keep the menu fairly limited. 6 starters, 8 mains and 4 desserts because that means we can offer everything home cooked and fresh. Like you say the pie takes 15 minutes or so as they’re all cooked to...More

Reviewed 22 October 2021 via mobile

I would highly recommend The Strone Inn. We had a family gathering after we scattered my late mother’s ashes. Linda did a fantastic job providing the meals with Jackie serving. Great teamwork and excellent food.

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed 21 October 2021

I visited The Strone Inn with my daughter and her husband and had the most delicious roast beef dinner I have ever tasted. It was a joy to have a selection of delicious fresh vegetables, a generous helping of lean, tender roast beef and the...best gravy I have ever tasted, all served piping hot, especially the roast potatoes. The local people are among the friendliest you could wish to meet and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.More

Date of visit: September 2021
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strone i, Owner at The Strone Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 22 October 2021

Couldn’t have said it better myself Thanks!

Reviewed 17 October 2021 via mobile

We ate here twice during our stay in kilmun and both times the food was delicious, the staff were very friendly and helpful and service was great. It is dog friendly and everyone made a big fuss of ours while we were there. I would...highly recommend eating here or just coming in for a wee dram as they also have some very nice whisky.More

Date of visit: October 2021
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Steviem71, Owner at The Strone Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 18 October 2021

Thanks very much, we/re glad you enjoyed your visits

Reviewed 9 October 2021

We visited a few weeks ago for the first time with friends. Wow, love it. Linda is a great cook. The menu was fabulous and I'm quite picky but 3 courses, beautiful wine (beers for the boys) and fab service. We even got the bus...there and back no problem so you dont need a car. Been back already 😍More

Date of visit: September 2021
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Steviem71, Owner at The Strone Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 18 October 2021

the 489 is the way to go! Hope to see you agin soon

Reviewed 20 September 2021 via mobile

What a wonderful family meal. Stephen the owner was so helpful and obliging. The food was so delicious and the Jaffa Cake dessert was thoroughly enjoyed by our grandchildren. Would really recommend the Strone Inn

Date of visit: September 2021
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Steviem71, Owner at The Strone Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 18 October 2021

Thanks for those kind words

Reviewed 20 August 2021 via mobile

Visiting locally and wondered in and couldn't be made to feel more welcome by Stephen, Shaun and all the locals, especially Arthur. Never got to try the food as fully booked but looked amazing and Linda has perfected her menu. Hope to be back next...year to see you all again!More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Steviem71, Owner at The Strone Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 18 October 2021

See you next year!

Reviewed 7 December 2020

Delicious Sunday lunch served beside the wood burning stove with a view out to sea. We had langoustines and mussels to start and roast beef with all the trimmings for a main. Covid safe, friendly and excellent service. Look forward to another time.

Date of visit: December 2020
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Steviem71, Owner at The Strone Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 18 October 2021

Glad you enjoyed you Sunday lunch and thanks for taking the time to write a review

Reviewed 9 October 2020

Great pub , very friendly locals ,and fish & chips are excellent. The only problem now is it has to close for 16 days as national lockdown comes into effect. Good luck , hope all turns out well.

Date of visit: October 2020
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Steviem71, Owner at The Strone Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 12 October 2020

Hi Joseph Thanks for the lovely review and glad you got a few days at the pub before we closed (hopefully only for a couple of weeks this time!)

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DavJenScott
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Response from strone i | Property representative |
Hi The chef, Linda, is always happy to accommodate any requests as everything is home made so as the Rooster suggests please just give us a call on 01369840243
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Response from Steviem71 | Property representative |
Hi We do food on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. It's advisable to book on 01369 840243 Thanks
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Hi Well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome in the bar area Stephen
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