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Hours
Sun
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Mon
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Ratings and reviews
4.5
RATINGS
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PRICE RANGE
₹110.00 – ₹3,306.00
CUISINES
Cafe, Seafood, British, Scottish
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
meals, features
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Details
PRICE RANGE
₹110.00 – ₹3,306.00
CUISINES
Cafe, Seafood, British, Scottish
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
158 reviews
Excellent
94
Very good
42
Average
13
Poor
3
Terrible
6
KateC
7 contributions
Jun 2021 • none
We booked for seafood night (they also do steak nights) and shared a generous platter for two at a very reasonable price. The Pantry has the ambience of a café rather than a restaurant but the food and the service make it stand out. Nice to have a choice between this and the Colonsay Hotel (also very good) for a meal out.
Written 6 July 2021
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Boatman100754
Edinburgh115 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
The Pantry is a Colonsay institution that has gone to great lengths to meet and exceed COVID guidelines and continue to offer excellent hospitality in a unique setting.
Lunch today in a comfortable protective “tent” that kept us from the drizzle but allowed an uninterrupted view of the neighbouring islands.
Great food and coffee’s wonderful cakes - all in a safe and comfortable setting. Great stuff and highly recommended.
Written 5 August 2020
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Bellsa1745
19 contributions
Sept 2020 • friends
Fabulous seafood dinner at the pantry. With so much shut it was lovely to find the Pantry not only open but turning out fresh and delicious local seafood. For £38, two of us stuffed ourselves with giant oysters and langostines, crab, mussels (in the shell and smoked), scallops, smoked trout (or salmon, not sure but gorgeous) and little white fish bites. It was so good and so reasonably priced and all done with attentive friendliness and conscientious Covid compliance. It was fab. Gavin and his staff were great and the food superb.
Written 20 September 2020
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Ellie
Innerleithen3 contributions
Aug 2020 • couples
My partner and I were on holiday here in Colonsay and as there are only two places to eat out on the island, we wanted check out the pantry.
We arrived at 2.20pm and were given a table outside that was disinfected. We sat and looked at the menu and waited for our order to be taken.
Over 20 minutes has passed, nobody had come to the table to take our order. So being patient, I thought I’d order using the app suggested, Hopt. I placed our order and was told by the app it would be ready by 2.50pm.
We waited, and waited whilst other people were being served, new customers arrived, were being served, had eaten and even then left before we saw our meal.
My partner had to go inside to enquire as to where our order was, to which the reply was ‘that it had been done for a while’ and something about running out of paper.
Out came two cold toasties, a limp and lifeless salad with a pot filled with scraps of potatoes meant to be chips. To top it off, a chocolate milkshake which was out of a carton and a rather mumbled and poor apology.
A very expensive lunch, and an incredibly disappointing and annoying experience added to our holiday.
Written 1 September 2020
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jennywren231
Kendal8 contributions
Jul 2020 • couples
We visited Colonsay for a week very soon after cafes and restaurants opened and agree totally with the previous review from The Boatman. We booked evening meals for 3 nights and we weren't disappointed. The food is locally sourced and very tasty. Gavin couldn't have done more to make us welcome and make our evenings so enjoyable, despite one night when windy and wet weather did not alter their excellent service.
Thank you so much. We have booked for next year and can't wait to return to the pantry.
Written 12 August 2020
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chompandmunch
Aberdeen11 contributions
Jan 2022 • none
After being stuck a little longer than planned on Colonsay due to ferries we were delighted that Gavin opened one evening just to feed our large family including children. It was JUST what we needed after slightly running low on food. We were all very well fed and the the room had been made up to look really welcoming and fun for the children. Gavin catered for our dietary requirements too which was wonderful. Thanks so much, we can't wait to be back and come and try more!
Written 6 January 2022
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Bellsa1745
19 contributions
Apr 2021 • family
We ate six meals at the Colonsay Pantry over a four day holiday on the island. Gavin and his team looked after us really well. The fresh, local food was excellent and the menu changed daily. Dylan served us with attentive ease and wit, nothing was too much trouble. We all are keen to return to Colonsay for its beautiful beaches, walks and for Gavin’s Balnahard beef, haggis bites and of course, his seafood platter. We had the best time. 5*****
Written 28 May 2021
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Master Brewer
4 contributions
Jul 2022 • family
Can't say enough positive things about this island eatery, how they manage to provide such a fantastic varied menu in such a challenging location amazes me. Visited every day we were on the island and the fantastic service and quailty food was never a let down. Keep rocking it Pantry till next time
Written 6 August 2022
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Mark1924
47 contributions
Jun 2022 • none
We had sandwiches and cake from The Pantry every day while staying on Colonsay, they where always lovely and great value. We also went one evening for a meal which was excellent and also great value. Staff all very friendly and helpful, will definitely be back next time we are back on Colonsay.
Written 8 June 2022
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Emma W
Auckland744 contributions
Apr 2019 • none
We had two lunches at the Pantry during our time on Colonsay. The cafe was very busy on our first visit but the service was still prompt.
The food we had for lunch was simple but tasty, sandwiches and soups. Unfortunately, we were not organised enough to book in for Seafood Night.
The Pantry also sells a range of food products and Colonsay souvenir items e.g. aprons, tea towels, so you can pick up a unique souvenir from your time on Colonsay.
Written 1 February 2020
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Jim Love
Islay4 contributions
Apr 2022 • friends
Visited as a large group, had pre-booked and ordered in advance. The group ordered a number of items off the menu, all of which were delicious and it all came out in a timely manner. One of our group accidentally knocked over their drink just after receiving it, and the team very kindly replaced it for them.
Would recommend, and will definitely visit next time we visit Colonsay.
Written 20 April 2022
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Philippa396
Manchester76 contributions
Jul 2022 • none
Great food and very friendly service right next Colonsay harbour. We went for seafood night which I highly recommend - you do need to book. Amazing seafood platter, but also great fish and plenty of options for those who dont like seafood, They also seem to have menus for coffees, snacks, lunches etc and dinners on most nights - a great facility on this small island.
Written 16 July 2022
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Alison
Aberdeen5 contributions
Apr 2022 • family
Amazing food, the sea food platter was so good. Staff are very friendly. The whole place was very clean. They where very good at making small portion for my three-year-old daughter And pensioners potion for my dad with out any fuss. Highly recommend this for a morning snack or an evening meal any time of the day (when open)it’s worth a visit.
Written 1 May 2022
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noryorkie
Harrogate254 contributions
May 2022 • none
Only open odd days and need to book at night. Missed sea food night as only there 3 days. Good menu and food was freshly cooked and excellent. My trio of fish was tasty bu too much. Thankfully they boxed up the salmon and it fed us for lunch the next day. Reasonable prices. Also went for coffee and cakes twice, which were good but too much thick sugar icing on tray bakes for our liking and not keen on the Colonsay crunch. Honey ice cream is nice and good salad. View out is mainly of a car park.
Written 1 June 2022
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Diverlady2021
92 contributions
Apr 2023 • couples
My husband & I have had several lunches & dinners here. There is outdoor seating for warm, sunny days & a lovely restaurant with huge windows looking towards the sea. The food is great. We’ve tried the soups, baked potatoes, sandwiches & baking at lunch. At dinner we’ve had the fish & chips, sea bream, trout, scallops, the burger, the chicken dish & the vegetarian pasta. Every meal has been excellent- and the local honey ice cream is homemade & a real treat. The staff are all locals & the owner Gavin is lovely. The homemade empire biscuits are the best I’ve ever had! This seems to be the heart of the island, it’s where you find good food at decent prices & the locals seems to hang out there too. It’s brilliant to support a local family business when travelling to an island. Would 100% recommend.
Written 27 April 2023
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