‘Not many pub lunches require a trip across the Atlantic’: readers’ favourite UK country pubs with great food

Your top tips for inns that serve delicious meals, from mussels on a Scottish island to homemade pies in North Yorkshire• Tell us about your favourite vintage shopping destination – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherThere are not many pub lunches that require a trip across the Atlantic, but to reach Tigh An Truish (a 30-minute drive south of Oban), visitors must cross the 250-year-old Bridge over the Atlantic – Clachan Bridge, which links the west coast of the Scottish mainland to the Isle of Seil. This transatlantic journey is well worth it for delicious and lovingly presented local fare (think Argyll venison and mussels brought into Oban harbour). The pub bustles with visitors and locals, while the adjoining restaurant is a warm space to coorie in from the wild west coast and enjoy the stunning views down the Clachan Sound. Calum Hamilton Continue reading...

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