Lochside Hotel
Bowmore
📍 20 Shore Street, Bowmore, PA43 7LB
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.1 mi (Open Charge Map)
- Historic inn on the shore of Loch Indaal since 1884
- Restaurant and terrace overlooking Bowmore harbour and the loch
- Menus showcase local produce, with seafood from local fishermen
- Large whisky collection of over 200 bottles
- Central base for exploring Islay's distilleries
The Lochside is a long-established inn on the shore of Loch Indaal in the heart of Bowmore, Islay, welcoming visitors since 1884. It offers 12 cosy en suite guest rooms, a bustling bar and a restaurant with an outdoor terrace overlooking Bowmore's harbour and the loch, with breakfast included in your stay. The kitchen draws on local produce, with seafood supplied by local fishermen, alongside gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and children's menu options. Whisky lovers can enjoy a wide-ranging collection of bottles, and the hotel's central position, just a stone's throw from Bowmore Distillery, makes it an easy base for exploring Islay's other distilleries. Nearby attractions include the Islay Natural History Trust Port Charlotte and the Museum of Islay Life, both around 3.7 miles away.
How far to…
- Bowmore Distillery
- a stone's throw
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- 3.7 miles
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- 3.7 miles
Practical details
- Open
- Open from 11am daily, food from 12.30pm
- Families
- Children's menu available
Accommodation on site
- Rooms
- Cosy Seaview Rooms
- Comfy Seaview Room
- Spacious Loft Seaview
Details taken from the operator's own website on 23 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ WiFi
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
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