Arch Inn, Ullapool

Official site of the Arch Inn - www.thearchinn.co.uk

A whitewashed, contemporary looking pub down a dead end road overlooking the loch. Inside it’s a single room affair, with the front half being very much reserved for diners – not only were all tables laid up for food, but there was a “please wait here to be seated” sign as you entered. The rear half has in some ways a village club feel to it with it’s brown/orange tiled floor and U-shaped seating pods around the perimeter with black leatherette bench seating. The back part of this half is given over to various sports, such as a pool table and darts. There is also a plasma on the wall and a couple of fruit machines. The walls are white plasterwork, and there are various black and white photos. The highlight of the pub, on a nice day at least, is the outside benches just over the road that have a fantastic view over the loch to the mountains at the far end. There are separate “pub grub” and restaurant menus available. The only real ale on tap was the local Suilven, and the solitary cider was Strongbow, unfortunately.

Official site of the Arch Inn - www.thearchinn.co.uk

Outstanding in every respect, the best beer, best view , best staff, best food and best entertainment in the village.

Good pub, popular with locals throughout the year and tourists in the summer when you can sit out the front and look out over the loch. Friendly staff and good accomodation.