The Creagan Inn, Appin

Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Creagan Inn

I had been waiting throughout the winter for this pub to open and to visit a few new (for me) pubs in Argyll & Islay. The Creagan Inn finally re-opened for the season on Thursday, March 25th. I had planned to head here direct from Glasgow Airport, as it was due to open at 11am. However, a message on social media the night before revealed that they would delay opening until 5pm, which was not much good for me.

Instead, I headed here on a Friday lunchtime. The pub is listed in the 2026 Good Beer Guide and it has a couple of handpulls. However, I was told that the cask ales needed to settle before they could be put on. Surely they could have been settling during the period of closure?! So, a pub in the current Good Beer Guide had no real ale at all. Apparently, Jarl is normally available. Keg options were Belhaven Best & Black, Furstenburg, Fyne Ales Workbench IPA, Tennents & Lost Orchard Cider.

The pub has lovely views across Loch Creran from both the interior and an outdoor patio. Inside, there are dark red painted walls and there is a pool table and dartboard next to the bar. Food appears to be popular and Sunday roasts are served. The pub was also promoting whisky tasting nights and Friday quiz nights. A TV at the bar was switched off, with music playing instead. Wifi is also available.

Not sure I'd make the journey here again. Was it worth waiting the winter for? No!

On 31^st March 2026 - rating: 4
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