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Port Charlotte Hotel
Argyll & Bute, Isle of Islay - Modern British
'Locally sourced beef, venison, fish, seafood and vegetables, perfectly cooked and presented with friendly but professional service. We ate in the bar with live music, but there is also a more formal dining room.'
B Booth
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