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The Lorne, Oban

Stevenson Street
Oban
PA34 5NA
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Blackthorn _ left this review about The Lorne

A single roomed pub tucked one road back from the main drag meaning that many tourists probably pass it by, it feels quite spacious inside due to the high ceilings, even though the central bar counter rather dominates and takes up a good proportion of the available floor space. There is also a courtyard garden off to the side.

Décor wise it’s fairly traditional, with some sort of wood strip on the floor, unusual tartan paper on the walls and khaki green paint on the timberwork. The bar counter was a large wood panelled affair, with brass columns holding up the overhead glass racking, and a further island within holding spirit bottles and so on. A few old black and white photographs of the locale were dotted around the walls, as well as a number of ship drawings. A couple of large TV screens were showing some sports channels, but at least the volume was off so this was not too intrusive.

Unfortunately, there were no real ales on tap, with one solitary cask pump appearing to be unused. Keg offerings consisted of Belhaven Best and Fyne Ales’ Jarl. The solitary cider meanwhile was Aspall’s. Overall, nothing really wrong with this pub, but it doesn’t really do anything to warrant tracking it down either.

On 11th July 2023 - rating: 6
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Lorne

Having just checked into my hotel just a few doors up, I had time for one swift drink in Oban before making my way to some rural pubs a little further afield. The Lorne is located along a backstreet overlooking the small river which flows through the town.

It has an impressive island bar which houses a solitary handpull. But unfortunately, it no longer holds a real ale. Keg options were 4 West Pure Lager, Guinness, Strongbow, Belhaven Saltire Lager & Best Bitter, Staropramen, Coors, Aspalls & Tennent's Lager.

A few were eating in here, but there was a good mix of drinkers and diners. The barmaid was friendly, a theme I noticed throughout most of the pubs I visited on this trip to Scotland.

On 24th December 2022 - rating: 4
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Aqualung . left this review about The Lorne Bar

Despite the name this doesn't have an extensive garden but just a side patio. It's an open plan room with an island bar and two TVs which were showing silent news. It was fairly quiet on my Friday afternoon visit.
The two hand pumps had Fyne Jarl & Vital Spark. I went for the Vital Spark (£3.60) which was in good nick. This and the JDW were the only two of four pubs visited in Oban that seemed worth bothering with.

On 18th May 2017 - rating: 6
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11th Jul 2023, 17:43
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4th Jul 2023, 08:24
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  • Accommodation : No last updated 17 May 2017 by Aqualung .
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 17 May 2017 by Aqualung .
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 17 May 2017 by Aqualung .
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 07 November 2014 by Will Larter
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 17 May 2017 by Aqualung .
  • Car Park : No last updated 07 November 2014 by Will Larter
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 07 November 2014 by Will Larter
  • Darts : No last updated 17 May 2017 by Aqualung .
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 17 May 2017 by Aqualung .
  • Function Room : No last updated 17 May 2017 by Aqualung .
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
  • Jukebox : No last updated 17 May 2017 by Aqualung .
  • Karaoke : No last updated 17 May 2017 by Aqualung .
  • Live Music : Yes last updated 09 February 2014 by William Purnell
  • Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 17 May 2017 by Aqualung .
  • Micropub : No last updated 17 May 2017 by Aqualung .
  • Pinball : No last updated 17 May 2017 by Aqualung .
  • Pool Table : No last updated 17 May 2017 by Aqualung .
  • Quiz Night : No last updated 17 May 2017 by Aqualung .
  • Real Ale : No last updated 24 December 2022 by Blue Scrumpy
  • Real Cider : No last updated 17 May 2017 by Aqualung .
  • Wheelchair Access : No last updated 17 May 2017 by Aqualung .
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 17 May 2017 by Aqualung .
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