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Lochcarron Hotel, Strathcarron
Lochcarron
Postal town: Strathcarron
IV54 8YS
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about Lochcarron Hotel
With the Rockvilla Hotel now closed as a bar, the Lochcarron Hotel is the only remaining pub/bar in the village of Lochcarron. As you can probably guess, it overlooks Loch Carron!
We arrived to find just the landlord and one of his dogs (Hamish). You walk into a dining area, with tables overlooking the loch. At the far end and in the rear of the establishment is the bar itself. It is a little dark and has a TV in one corner. Horse racing was on during our visit. The opposite end of the bar serves as the hotel reception desk.
The landlord is originally from Kent, whilst Hamish sounded much more local and certainly enjoyed a good fuss.
Two ales were on - Strathcarron Golden Cow & Red Cow. Having already tried the Red Cow, I gave the Golden Cow a try. As I expected, I preferred the red one.
A small group did arrive, seemingly to eat, just as we were leaving. Otherwise, this was a quiet and pleasant visit.
On 8th November 2021
- rating: 6
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Will Larter left this review about Lochcarron Hotel
A nice old hotel with entrance through the dining room which is in a sort of glazed verandah to give diners the benefit of the view across the loch. The bar is behind this, next to the hotel reception desk. The hotel appears to be run by an English family, who are very relaxed and informal. A handful of locals were occupying the bar stools at the time of my visit, and I imagine this would be a scene that is repeated most days, as they seemed very at home in the bar parlour-type area. There is some exposed stone and a brick fireplace in this part of the hotel, with a basic but comfortable feel to it.
On the bar are three hand pumps and numerous keg fonts. Strathcarron Red Cow and Golden Cow, plus an unexpected Bombardier were the beers on offer. Red Cow became a staple for me when in these parts, a very well made beer and in very good condition.
Date of visit: 12th September 2017
On 10th October 2017
- rating: 6
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