"We had a glass after a long walk, outside in the sun. Everybody was so nie, and the cider perfect in the sun !"
If we had thought the terrifying experience of the 6 hour walk out of knoydart after a months worth of rain was the worst thing that would happen to us that day, we were sadly mistaken. We arrived in knoydart at 2pm soaked, cold and some what beaten by the trek we had all endured, JP the owner said he was closing the pub to clean it and we would all have to wait in the rain till 5, luckily there is a wooden shelter across the road that the locals use as a pub, this seamed strange at the time but would all become clear as the night wore on. We got drinks when we got in the pub, these were all overpriced and seemed to get more expensive everytime you ordered, my mates larger tasted of pipe cle...
Read the reviews and believe them I can only think that some of the good ones are friends or family as from the 1st minute you walk in the old forge you sense an unwelcoming atmosphere. I had the pleasure of visiting knoydart many years ago while working on a community project and had lunch at the old forge, I remember having a lovely lunch in front of a roaring log fire talking away to lovely staff who you could tell really enjoyed their work. On this visit I said I'd love to come back with my wife, so after about 15 years I finally had the opportunity to do just that.We went across on the western Isles ferry on a day where the weather was at best diabolical. Wind and driving rain never sto...
I hiked from Fort William to Inverie last week and for at least half that time all I wanted was a proper fish and chips pub lunch at the end of the journey. The most remote pub in Britain would surely have excellent pub food, right?Wrong.For starters, this place is more like someone 's badly executed idea of what a pub should look like rather than an actual pub. Sure, you 'll find your well stocked bar at the entrance, and your wooden furniture, and even a great big fireplace further in but there 's still something off about the design of this place, something deeply inauthentic. Then there 's the staff. The young lad serving our table was actually very nice and polite, it 's his supervisor...
The booking was poor and took 48 hours for an email reply. The phone number on the website does not work. We arrived for a meal to a friendly welcome. we ordered at the bar. The options were limited to three for mains and one starter. After ordering we waited 40 minutes for our food to arrive. I had fish and chips which were very small portions. Chips overcooked and frozen ones. No peas. My wife had venison burger and chips. Bun burned. Chips overcooked. Burger good. We were left hungry and could have ordered same again to feel satisfied! There was no attention given to us and the staff were more involved in the community event. We felt incidental to the activity in the pub. Felt service and...
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We had an amazing experience here. I see the reviews range fairly widely that's disappointing to see but I expect that with a kitchen that is dependent upon an unpredictable ferry service you're expected to a) pay slightly more than would be expected on the mainland, b) book ahead, and the menu will be restricted at times. We had the seafood platter, the steak, venison stew, lobster bisque and the vegetarian pasta and the food was phenomenal. Combine this with the setting, the miserable weather outside, the eccentric belgian owner and some fine beers, and it has to go down as one of the best meals I've had in a long time. We can't wait to come back.
For the past four years, we have been visiting Knoydart for both work and leisure. The Old Forge has undergone a remarkable transformation from a place to avoid to a must-visit destination. The changes at this establishment are truly incredible, with locals casually playing bagpipes, harp, and more. The welcoming atmosphere and unparalleled views make this place stand out in Scotland.
Homophobic belgian owner/Manager who charged us different amount for each round.If you smiled nicely he let you sniff an empty bottle of gin and then he told you he likes lesbian women (to watch) but hates gay men.Shame this is the only pub. Stunning location.No wonder the locals rather drink in a shed they built next door. Bless them. What a shame.
The Old Forge had such a great reputation in the past but our experience recently has so disappointed us. Expensive and a pub with little atmosphere. My potatoes were undercooked and was told that’s how the chef likes to do it. I could have made better at home. The locals have plans to take over the hotel. Good luck!
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Lovely staff, superb location and good beer. Great experience from the community owned pub. We were too early for the restaurant's reopening but the pub was fab.
We had a glass after a long walk, outside in the sun. Everybody was so nie, and the cider perfect in the sun !
Fresh Creel Caught Loch Nevis Langoustines, Local Mussels, Hand-Dived Loch Nevis Scallops And Smoked (On Peat) Salmon Served With Market Garden Salad Leaves And Bread Or Chips
The Famous Old Forge Scottish Beef Fillet With A Whisky Flambé And Green Peppercorn Sauce, Served With Chunky Chips
Seared Hand-Dived Loch Nevis Scallops On A Leek Fondue, Homemade Thyme Potatoes And Toasted Hazelnuts
Hand-Dived Seared Loch Nevis Scallops On Leek Fondue, Homemade Thyme Potatoes And Toasted Hazelnuts
Loch Nevis Mussels Steamed In White Wine, Fresh Bulb Garlic And Chopped Celery With Bread
Loch Nevis Mussels Steamed In White Wine, Fresh Bulb Garlic And Chopped Celery With Chips
Loch Nevis Mussels Steamed In White Wine And Fresh Bulb Garlic, With Homemade Bread
Montepulciano Sangiovese Bacchus Ciu Ciu Marche Italy Organic Vegan 2019/2020
Aloxe-Corton 1Er Cru Les Valozières, Domaine Chandon De Brailles Biodynamic
Savigny 1Er Cru Aux Clous, Domaine Francois De Nicolay Biodynamic
