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The Lorne, Oban
Oban
PA34 5NA
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
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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David Ross left this review about The Lorne Bar
This establishment looked, and smelled, more like a fish restaurant than a pub on the Tuesday night at 8.30 when I entered it, as all of the other customers appeared to be eating. It does, admittedly, proclaim itself, on the blackboard outside, to be the "Number 1 Seafood Restaurant." Overcoming my initial reservations, I ordered a pint of Oban Bay Kilt Lifter from one of the two hand pumps. It was in excellent condition, although relatively expensive, by Oban standards, at £3.50. Keg alternatives on offer were Tennent's, Heverlee and Stella Artois lagers, Guinness, Caledonia Best and Magner's cider. The interior is traditional in style, with a full island bar and an attractively corniced ceiling. There were two TV screens and music playing at a low level. On the spirits front, a good selection of malt whiskies was supplemented, surprisingly, by ten varieties of Scottish gin. I hadn't previously been aware that Scotland made ten varieties of gin.The atmosphere, at the time of my visit, was rather sedate, largely due to so many customers having dinner. Unless it has changed dramatically since the previous reviews, however, it is no doubt livelier later at night and at weekends.
On 30th August 2016
- rating: 8
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Will Larter left this review about The Lorne Bar
The traditional island bar looks very smart, with its brass elephants and twisted pillars, though the RSJs in the ceiling do suggest that it can't be an original fixture. Still, it shows the good taste of whoever was responsible for its installation. The floor is tiled near the bar, with bare boards elsewhere and traditional pub tables and chairs.
The usual Scottish fonts are augmented by three hand pumps, which on my visit were serving Deuchars IPA and the local Oban Bay Skelpt Lug. The service was very friendly and welcoming, the only downside to my visit being the rather awful 1970s music on the sound system.
On 7th September 2012
- rating: 6
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Dave Pohlman left this review about The Lorne Bar
A favorite late night place when in Oban. A very good whiskey selection and lots of beer choices. Local talent is frequently showcased on weekends. The central bar can be reached from all four sides and the barmen are very attentive. Another great stop in Oban.
On 27th May 2008
- rating: 10
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Tony o'sullivan left this review about The Lorne Bar
Realy good pub with a good selection of beers and a fine menu.The beer garden is a welcome for smokers too..Live music most nights and a disco.well worth a visit
On 30th November 2006
- rating: 10
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