Argyll is home to some of Scotland's finest food and drink producers. From craft breweries and artisan distilleries to award-winning cheese makers and smokehouses, there's plenty to discover and taste during your stay at Huisje.
Craft Breweries
Fyne Ales
Based at the head of Loch Fyne, this award-winning brewery produces a range of distinctive craft beers using water from the hills above the brewery. Their flagship ale, Jarl, is a refreshing session beer with citrus notes.
Location: Cairndow (40-minute drive)
Visitor Experience: Brewery tours, tap room, and farm shop
Website: fyneales.com
Argyll Brewery
A small craft brewery producing traditional Scottish ales with modern twists. Their Loch Eck Lager is named after our very own loch and uses pure water from the surrounding hills.
Location: Dunoon (20-minute drive)
Visitor Experience: Brewery shop with tastings on weekends
Website: argyllbrewery.co.uk
Loch Lomond Brewery
Although a bit further afield, this brewery is worth the journey for their exceptional range of craft beers. Their Southern Summit pale ale has won multiple awards.
Location: Alexandria (60-minute drive)
Visitor Experience: Brewery tours by appointment
Website: lochlomondbrewery.com
Distilleries
Glenbranter Whisky
A small artisan distillery producing hand-crafted single malt whisky. Their limited edition releases are highly sought after by collectors.
Location: Strachur (25-minute drive)
Visitor Experience: Guided tours and tastings
Website: glenbranterwhisky.com
Beinn an Tuirc Distillers
Producers of the award-winning Kintyre Gin, made using sustainable methods and local botanicals.
Location: Torrisdale (90-minute drive)
Visitor Experience: Distillery tours, gin school, and café
Website: kintyregin.com
Loch Fyne Whiskies
While not a distillery, this specialist whisky shop in Inveraray offers an outstanding selection of Scottish whiskies, including rare and limited editions.
Location: Inveraray (45-minute drive)
Visitor Experience: Expert advice and tastings
Website: lochfynewhiskies.com
Coffee Roasters
Argyll Coffee Roasters
A micro-roastery producing small-batch, ethically sourced coffee. Their Loch Eck Blend is a medium roast with notes of chocolate and berries.
Location: Sandbank (15-minute drive)
Visitor Experience: Coffee shop and roastery tours by appointment
Website: argyllcoffee.co.uk
Glen Roasters
Family-run coffee roastery specializing in single-origin beans. Their coffee can be found in many local cafés.
Location: Dunoon (20-minute drive)
Visitor Experience: Shop and tasting room
Website: glenroasters.com
Local Food Producers
Loch Fyne Oysters
World-famous for their oysters and smoked seafood, Loch Fyne Oysters began as a small enterprise on the shores of the loch and now exports globally.
Location: Cairndow (40-minute drive)
Visitor Experience: Restaurant, deli, and farm shop
Website: lochfyne.com
Argyll Smokery
Award-winning artisan smokehouse producing smoked salmon, trout, and other delicacies using traditional methods.
Location: Dunoon (20-minute drive)
Visitor Experience: Shop with occasional demonstrations
Website: argyllsmokery.com
Inverawe Smokehouses
Traditional smokehouse using age-old smoking techniques to create distinctive flavors. Their smoked trout pâté is a local favorite.
Location: Taynuilt (50-minute drive)
Visitor Experience: Visitor center, shop, and café
Website: inverawe.co.uk
Highland Fold Ice Cream
Artisan ice cream made with milk from their own herd of Highland cows. Unusual flavors include whisky cream, heather honey, and Scottish tablet.
Location: Strachur (25-minute drive)
Visitor Experience: Farm shop and café
Website: highlandfold.co.uk
Farmers' Markets & Food Festivals
Dunoon Farmers' Market
Held on the first and third Saturday of each month, this market features local producers selling everything from fresh vegetables to artisan bread and cheese.
Location: Dunoon Pier (20-minute drive)
Times: 10am - 2pm
Loch Fyne Food Fair
Held annually in May, this is Scotland's longest-running food festival, celebrating the best of local and Scottish produce.
Location: Cairndow (40-minute drive)
Website: lochfynefoodfair.com
Inveraray Food Festival
A celebration of Argyll's food and drink held in October, featuring cooking demonstrations, tastings, and local producers.
Location: Inveraray (45-minute drive)
Local Produce Hamper
If you'd like to arrive to a selection of local produce, we can arrange a welcome hamper featuring some of the items mentioned above. Please contact us at least one week before your arrival to arrange this service (additional charges apply).