Your best bet is O'Donnell's, beneath The Gathering an Irish pub which has live music most nights, including ceilidhs. The town is not exactly the party capital of Scotland, so don't expect much in the way of late-night diversion. There's a self-service cafeteria downstairs (open from 0900) and the restaurant upstairs (open 30) has a 'Scottish Show'. The much-publicised McTavish's Kitchens, 34 George St, Tel. 567268, is one of the few places offering veggie and organic food, with homebaking and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Cheapīar meals are available at pubs and hotels, and there are the ubiquitous fish and chip shops, the best of which is Onorio's on George St. Good, honest home cooking in one of Oban's oldest restaurants. Then name isn't meant to sound like you've just eating something nasty, it's actually the phonetic spelling of the word fish in Gaelic. Good-value 3-course set dinner and good à la carte menu, popular with locals, so you'll need to book, open daily 1700-2200 (cheap 'early bird special' served 1700-1830). Very good bistro-style lunches and dinners and a wide vegetarian selection, open summer daily 1130-2200. The best food in Oban can be found at the excellent Manor House Hotel. There are numerous cheap options around town, none of which are particularly memorable Expensive More recent royal comments, made by Prince Philip (who else?), in relation to the drinking habits of the local populace, have been less than flattering. It has been a favourite with tourists since Victorian times, when Queen Victoria pronounced it as 'one of the finest spots we have ever seen'. The town lies in the beautiful setting of a wide, crescent-shaped bay, backed by steep hills, with the island of Kerrera, just offshore, providing a natural shelter. It has a wide range of hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, restaurants and shops, and a number of tourist attractions. Not surprisingly, it gets very crowded in summer, with passing traffic and people using it as a base for exploring the region. Oban's a busy little place: not only is it the largest port in north west Scotland and the main departure point for ferries to the Hebrides, it is also the main tourist centre in Argyll and the Sea Kayaking Capital of Scotland. It also comprises several relatively peaceful islands, including Lismore, Kerrera, Seil and Luing. Oban lies at the centre of the northerly part of Argyll, known as Lorn, which stretches north as far as Appin, south to Ardfern and east to the shores of Loch Awe.
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