The Ceilidh Place, Ullapool

On first impressions this isn’t obviously a pub as there is no pub sign outside, it just looks like a couple of whitewashed cottages. Inside the walls too are whitewashed stonework, giving the impression that it was perhaps an outside space at one time which has been converted. The flooring is screed and there is unusual wood cladding on the ceiling. There is a free standing wood burning stove off to one side, and unusually, a book shop off to the right. At the back is a small conservatory area. There are a few seats out the front which is a pleasant enough spot, with good views of the mountains and glimpses of the loch. Stone troughs built in to the front walls are filled with plants providing a decent splash of colour. The menu is more snack like, perhaps like you’d expect in a cafe rather than a pub. It’s also only served up until 6:00pm. Unfortunately there were no real ales on tap, just keg Belhaven. There was no draught cider available either.

Official site of The Ceilidh Place, includes details of the menu and upcoming events - ceilidhplace.com

Nice atmosphere for relaxing. Great food - though can stretch the budget. Good music, a lot of traditional and folk in the bar and clubhouse just next door. Regular arts events and shows. Very friendly.

Official site of The Ceilidh Place, includes details of the menu and upcoming events - ceilidhplace.com