Polochar Inn
An 18th-century ferry inn at the southwest tip of South Uist, facing the Sound of Barra, known for local scallops, langoustines and fish and chips.
Located at the southwest tip of South Uist, this 18th-century former ferry inn once housed travellers waiting to cross to Barra, and the restaurant windows look directly out onto the Sound of Barra. The bar menu and à la carte menu focus on local seafood. Dinner includes local scallops, lobster, langoustines and seafood chowder, while the fish and chips also receive frequent praise. Steak and game are also available. It ranks near the top of South Uist on TripAdvisor. When short-staffed, service can be slow, and the menu may be reduced in quieter seasons. There are few restaurants on the island, so booking ahead is advised. You need a car to get there; it is about a 20-minute drive from Lochboisdale ferry terminal.
Opening hours
Usually daily 12:00–22:00; may have shorter hours in quieter seasons
Nearby sights
- Prince's Beach, Eriskay
- Am Politician, Eriskay
- Cleat Beach, Barra
- Barra Airport (Traigh Mhòr)
- Tràigh Eais
- Kildonan Museum
- Heaval & Our Lady Star of the Sea
- Kisimul Castle