The Jib Door at Islay House

4.2

12 Reviews

£26 to £40

Scottish

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for fine wines

Islay House is one of Scotland’s grandest and most historic country house hotels, located at the centre of the Queen of the Hebrides, Islay: the Whisky Isle.

Set in 28 acres of public gardens and protected woodland overlooking Loch Indaal, Islay House possesses one of the most naturally beautiful locations in the United Kingdom. From the stunning views across the ornate lawns out to the sea loch to the scenic Bridgend Woods surrounding the house, Islay House offers everything that could be asked of a trip to Scotland.

Our own community garden provides a wealth of island, home grown produce for our kitchen to provide a menu for both residents and non-residents alike. Our menu changes daily to take advantage of the local catch before it makes it way to London and Paris.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Scottish, British
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 6:30 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
01496 810287
Website
http://www.islayhouse.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
Islay House, Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute PA44 7PA
Neighborhood
Isle Of Islay
Parking details
Ample free parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Turnip Soup£8.00
haggis (regular/veggie), whisky brown butter & garden onions
Roast Beetroot£8.00
goat's cheese, pickled beetroot, beetroot puree & pickled shallots
Mussels£9.00
cooked with ginger, garlic, chilli & coconut
Whisky Cured Salmon£9.00
horseradish, cucumber, mooli & barley
Islay Scallops£13.00
parsnip, broccoli, foraged herbs, apple & crispy coral

Mains

Homemade Beef Burger£13.00
Isle of Mull cheddar, brioche bun & chips
Cinderella Squash Risotto£17.00
two-year-old parmesan & truffle mascarpone
Gigha Halibut£23.00
peppers, olive, chilli, brandade & capers
Venison Stew£20.00
carrots, celeriac, & creamed polenta
Beef Sirloin£22.00
chips, braised shallot, peppery leaves & bearnaise sauce
Mussels and Frites£18.00
cooked with ginger, garlic, chilli & coconut
Smoked Halloumi£17.00
warm chickpea salad, spinach, cherry tomatoes & basil pesto
Pork Belly£18.00
carrot puree, braised red cabbage, confit potato & apple jus

Desserts

Chocolate£7.00
honeycomb, whisky & creme fraiche
Apple£7.00
from the Islay House orchard crumble with vanilla custard
Cherry & Almond Clafoutis£7.00
with pistachio ice cream
Selection of Cheese£10.00
chutney, oatcakes & apricot bread

What 12 people are saying

The Jib Door at Islay House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

12 Reviews

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Lisa
Phoenix1 review
1.0
Dined on September 28, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant has been closed for more than a month so there was no ability to serve any clients.
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Scottishgal
London9 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 19, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It is a lovely venue, the staff were so friendly. The chef came out to meet us which was a lovely touch. They made us feel very special. I would recommend to friends to go to the bar and restaurant when they are in Islay.
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Reinhard
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 14, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Easily the best meal I’ve ever head. Seared scallops with black pudding. Salmon
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HungryHorse
London25 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 4, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely characterful dining room with good service and local produce menu. We really enjoyed our dinner here. I had scallops as a main, my friend had a starter and chicken. Problems were quickly resolved to our satisfaction. So pleased that we stopped to dine here.
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BruceC
Argyll1 review
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Delicious local produce in an elegant surrounding.
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IneseK
Perthshire1 review
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very friendly place. Posh and special. We were visiting with a 3 years old, so we were the noisy table. But staff was very friendly and made special dish for wee one.
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PennyT
London1 review
4.0
Dined on May 17, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Superb food and delightful staff in a lovely hotel. The restaurant room is a bit old fashioned, but the bar is welcoming and stylish.
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LimKen
London1 review
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Getting to my table, I found very nice garden view at the seat. In the garden, there were some rabbits and birds. The staff is very attentive and have various knowledge of Islay Whiskey to ingredient. The main courses, Halibut and Islay beef, were nicely cooked.
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TexasNole8
Washington DC5 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 11, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We visited this location right after they opened back up after the holidays so it was VERY quiet. We basically got treated to a personal experience as we were the only ones in the restaurant! The food was outstanding and it was such a romantic experience. Would definitely recommend anyone to try out this restaurant.
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PhineasFinn VIP
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 11, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great location. Great food. Could be even better if welcomed on arrival and more local produce.
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Islay House, Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute PA44 7PA

Additional information

Neighborhood
Isle Of Islay
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 6:30 am–8:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Scottish, British
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Ample free parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.islayhouse.co.uk/
Phone number
01496 810287

The Jib Door at Islay House

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Menu

Starters

Turnip Soup£8.00

Roast Beetroot£8.00

Mussels£9.00

Whisky Cured Salmon£9.00

Islay Scallops£13.00

Mains

Homemade Beef Burger£13.00

Cinderella Squash Risotto£17.00

Gigha Halibut£23.00

Venison Stew£20.00

Beef Sirloin£22.00

Mussels and Frites£18.00

Smoked Halloumi£17.00

Pork Belly£18.00

Desserts

Chocolate£7.00

Apple£7.00

Cherry & Almond Clafoutis£7.00

Selection of Cheese£10.00

What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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