The Barn Guidebook
Good coffee shops
Incredible chocolate, complemented by great views over Oban bay and marina.
50 locals recommend
Oban Chocolate Company
34 Corran EsplanadeIncredible chocolate, complemented by great views over Oban bay and marina.
Just a costa, but it was a novelty for Oban when it arrived, and is a good place to wait for a bus
6 locals recommend
Costa Coffee
1 Station RdJust a costa, but it was a novelty for Oban when it arrived, and is a good place to wait for a bus
Roxy's Coffee & Tea House
7 Argyll SquareBigger than it seems, great food and coffee
Lucy's ardfern
Nice coffee and a relaxed atmosphere.
Food scene
The Lord Of The Isles
Good food and great view over the marina and islands
Eeusk
Best seafood around landed daily on the same quay as the restaurant!
Millstone Wholefoods
15 High StVery well stocked, friendly, healthfood shop
Tesco Superstore
Lochside StreetLucy's ardfern
Great food!
Sightseeing
Well worth the walk up the steps from town, or you can drive close around the back.
Great views over the harbour
McCaig's Tower
Duncraggan RoadA small but dramatic castle, freely open to walk around and explore.
13 locals recommend
Carnasserie Castle
A small but dramatic castle, freely open to walk around and explore.
A nice place to walk around and also a reasonable coffee shop, right next to the canal basin
12 locals recommend
Crinan
A nice place to walk around and also a reasonable coffee shop, right next to the canal basin
Trips to the whirlpool are available from:
https://www.craignishcruises.co.uk
http://www.jennywrenboatcharter.com/
13 locals recommend
Gulf of Corryvreckan
Trips to the whirlpool are available from:
https://www.craignishcruises.co.uk
http://www.jennywrenboatcharter.com/
City advice
Don't miss
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