August 2025 by Joanne
A great place to end our return hike to Beinn Damh. The coffee was VERY good, and the service was great
July 2025 by Alex Parkinson
Me and my partner stopped off here with our two dogs and were really impressed. The food was absolutely spot on ? fresh, full of flavour, and beautifully presented. The staff were super friendly and happy to help, which made the experience even better. It?s a lovely, welcoming place with a great atmosphere, and we?ll definitely be going back next time we?re in the area!
May 2024 by Moira Edwards
Quick drink en route to Skye. It?s okay, service a bit perfunctory & the bar didn?t feel very inviting so, as it was a dry day, we sat outside. A handy pit stop.
September 2023 by Mme_X
Quick summary: clubby bar that serves light food as well as a spectacular drinks selection. This is the only bar & dining venue open to the public (with caveats), I.e. those not staying at the Torridon Hotel. Friendly, helpful, professional service. We were touring the area and needed lunch. The hotel itself is only available to its guests for dinner, and they did not seem to be serving lunch. An alternative: The hotel?s separate Bein Bar has a nice clubby atmosphere, partly dark woods and high tops, partly leather chairs and a lamp with a brass elk base, partly sunny lounge area with upholstered chairs and sofa, where we sat. Huge array of drinks and spirits. We just needed light lunch (we?d had a big breakfast; did?t want to starve until dinner time.). We each had the good -sized bowl of soup of the day with excellent crusty sourdough bread, and split the platter of Scottish cheeses, served with chutney and flatbread. All was freshly prepared and tasty. There is also a venison burger which was tempting, but more than we wanted. Also on the menu: a salmon platter, salad, etc. Prices are reasonable for the quality. There is a 12.5% service charge tacked on, unless you protest. I?m sure that all staff are friendly and professional, but you will be in very goods hands if Dan is serving you, and earns this consideration. To note: I think the hotel is open to outsiders for teatime if you call ahead and they might have room. There is also a bistro I don?t think it was open for lunch. So - an enjoyable lunch experience that was something of an introduction to what one might expect at the hotel. It offered a good reason to consider staying at the hotel in the future.
August 2023 by Johann FERRANDIS
Very pleasant and timeless break in this typical bar on the road to Wester Ross.
August 2023 by joerZ6338WU
Great food, incredible management. Been many times over the past two years, and this past 6 months have been especially impressive. Creative dishes and thoughtful service.
June 2023 by 703gemmas
Lovely dining experience. Staff very helpful. I had the venison stew and my partner had the ribeye steak. Absolutely delicious. Did not disappoint.
April 2023 by KB_the_truth
Our visit here was enjoyable as the restaurant is relaxed with a friendly service. As well as the main menu there was a menu of special dishes. I selected a dish from the special menu and all food that was delivered to the table was well presented and had great flavour. Very close to comfort food. The highlight was the apple tarte tatin with rum and raisin ice cream. Service was also relaxed but professional at the same time.
April 2023 by DHAandCoIreland
We were staying in the Torridon for 2 nights and had initially booked one night in Bo & Muc and one in the main Hotel Restaurant (1887). We were so please with the meal and the ambiance in Bo & Muc that we changed our booking there for the second night. In summary the menu was good - something for everyone, the food was good....the atmosphere was very relaxed and enjoyable - plus the meal etc. was all reasonable value. Another factor - was Marianne (I think she's the manager).... who was just so nice...nothing was any trouble ...so a big thanks to her - she made the experience on both nights one to remember!
April 2023 by dickandjoe
This is a review by Dick and Joe. Both the 1887 and Bo & Muc restaurants are a part of The Torridon, a hotel on the banks of Upper Loch Torridon, commanding spectacular views and rightly demanding attention for its stunning architecture. The fancier sounding 1887 restaurant was not open to non-residents, apparently due to staff shortages, so we opted for Bo & Muc where we were able to reserve online, and we later phoned to ask if they could fit us in earlier, which they duly did, and were very friendly on the phone. We ate on Friday 7th April 2023. The restaurant The website for The Torridon is chic and attractive and alludes to a level of quality which we simply didn?t experience through Bo & Muc. The restaurant itself is tucked round the back, in a separate, non-descript building overlooking the car park and well back from the loch. The bar area consisted of mis-matched tables and chairs, walls painted a brick-peach colour, a piano wedged into the doorway of the disabled WC and the general feeling that you?re sitting in a corridor not a lounge bar. The section where we ate was a sort of conservatory dominated by plastic plants and random objets d?art strewn along the window ledge, a trio of wilting roses on the table, fake candle and bland elevator music playing in the background. Inside, Bo & Muc was divided into a series of random rooms. Where we sat, ?Rive Car Park?, there was a lot of empty space and very few tables making it feel more like a storage area. We found out later that this is going to become the new lounge area, but they?d been waiting some time for the new furniture ? time enough to make this space feel less of a temporary afterthought. The food Dick had the Trio of Hot & Cold Smoked Salmon, Arcturus Pine Gin & Lime Cured, Citrus Jelly, Apple & Beetroot Salad (£12). Despite the fun names, this was average at best and the salad came with an overpowering garlic dressing which would be reprised in the main course. Joe opted for Haggis & Black Pudding Bon Bons, Parsnip Puree, Whisky Peppercorn Sauce which went down well with no complaints (£11). For mains, Dick had an 8oz Ross-shire Rib-Eye with Triple Cooked Chips, Roasted Vine Tomatoes, Garlic Butter with an option of Blue Cheese or Peppercorn Sauce (an exorbitant £40). It was ordered medium rare, and came well done, but not surprising as unlike any other rib-eye, this was less than a centimetre thick and would have been a nightmare to cook to order. The staff were extremely accommodating and came back quickly with another steak which to the chef?s absolute credit, was medium rare. It had none of the taste of a rib-eye, very little marbling and it was a hugely overpriced disappointment. They kindly waived the cost of Dick?s wine by way of apology. Joe had the Seabass, Smoked Mussel Broth, Leek Mashed Potato (£27), a chowder essentially, though just a little too much on the liquid side and grateful for the mashed potato to balance it up. Other mains to consider included Venison Casserole, Port & Juniper Berries, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes with Seasonal Vegetables (£25) and Cauliflower Steak, Cauliflower Puree, Honey & Mustard Dressing (£18) which was the closest thing a vegan could have eaten out of the entire menu, were it not for the honey. The service When we entered there was no front of house service, and though we got a smile from a passing waitress, it seemed to be nobody?s job to greet us. We wandered through three rooms before we found the bar and ordered drinks. Only in the bar area did anyone ask if we had a reservation, and we were told they were running to quite a tight schedule, so they?d call us through at 7:15pm. It would have been a good opportunity to hand us menus, maybe a bowl of peanuts, especially if they were in a rush. Our friendly waitress eventually called us through at 7:30pm and gave us the menu as we sat down. The barman serving us and waitress Meg were brilliant, very friendly and welcoming and they went as far as they could to compensate for the miserable décor and atmosphere and underw
January 2023 by teresamow
The food was lovely, the chef was able to accommodate for my food allergy. No complaints with the staff, very personable.
November 2022 by CurlyRose
We come up to Torridon every year and stay in either Annat or Torridon. In the past we've always eaten in Bo & Muc at least a couple of times during our stay and always really enjoyed it (I've given previous reviews). We've also visited the gin and whiskey bar in the hotel and eaten at the 1887 restaurant too. It's always been a great experience, great food, great atmosphere and lovely staff. This year however we weren't able to eat in Bo & Muc or the hotel because we weren't hotel guests. All we were able to do is have a drink in the bar in the afternoons. We did this 3/4 times during our 2 week stay in Torridon but by the end of our stay I actually ended up feeling quite resentful about spending money there. The decision to only allow hotel guests to eat isn't very clear. I couldn't help but feel that this place has actually started to get a bit too big for its boots since featuring on BBC Amazing Hotels (we were actually at the hotel for an Archery lesson when they were filming the episode). There is an air of superiority about the place now which seems to account for a lack of effort and friendliness. It's almost as if they now rely on the fact that they featured on the TV show and that everyone who walks through the door should feel privileged to be allowed to experience it, even if that's for a drink! After loving this place for years, this year, I was disappointed and resentful. It's a shame they now dismiss those that probably helped them get to where they are now. We'll continue to stay in Torridon as it's absolutely stunning but I wouldn't even visit Bo and Muc for a drink in future. I shouldn't be made to feel like I'm lucky to be a customer, you should be grateful for your customers and those willing to spend their money in your establishment. Really disappointing.
November 2022 by ClaireM737
My partner and I visited Torridon for a few days decided to have dinner one night at the Bo and Muc. Considering that the bar and restaurant are part of a 5 star resort, the food and service weren?t great. Several different servers brought us our courses and it felt a bit chaotic. The food was ok, I ordered steak which hadn?t been rested before serving as I ended up with the plate swimming with blood. Dessert was good, it was a bit of a wait though. The waitress kindly took one of the desserts off of the bill without prompting which made up for it. The bar is set on the Torridon estate but separate from the main hotel, there is a sign stating that dogs and those with ?muddy boots? are welcome, but in the bar area only, meaning that you can?t eat there after a long walk. The tables in the restaurant are given to hotel guests as a priority, which is fair but means that those in the local area (including those that live in the village) miss out. Overall it was ok, but having seen the hotel featured on the BBC, it didn?t meet our expectations.
October 2022 by GOMS2013
Dined here rather in the main hotel restaurant, here is more of a gastro pub atmosphere rather than that of a dining room. Very friendly staff and excellent service. After tackling the magnificent version pie could not manage a dessert! Really good, no problem with dining here again.
October 2022 by 504090PC
Ate here twice whilst staying at The Torridon Hotel, as we didn?t fancy the menu in the main restaurant on the first night and the restaurant was closed on the second night (which we knew in advance of our arrival). Both meals were lovely, friendly staff and tasty meals. Relaxed atmosphere and ample choice on the menu. We also called in for coffee and cake at lunchtime, on the day of our departure - hot chocolate, coffees and cakes were all fabulous and again - the staff were super.
