The Gunpowder Kitchen & Bar
Enjoy relaxed dining and drinks at The Gunpowder Kitchen & Bar at Melfort Village, a welcoming on-site restaurant and bar on Scotland’s west coast.
Dining at Melfort Village
The Gunpowder Kitchen & Bar is the heart of dining and social life at Melfort Village, offering guests a relaxed and welcoming place to enjoy food and drink without leaving the resort.
Set within peaceful coastal surroundings, it provides an easy-going space to gather, unwind and enjoy time together during your stay, whether you’re stopping by for a casual meal, a drink, or an evening spent socialising.
Relaxed Dining at the Resort
The Gunpowder Kitchen & Bar offers informal, comfortable dining designed to complement the self-catering experience at Melfort Village.
Guests can enjoy the flexibility of choosing when to dine out, with food and drink available on site as an easy alternative to cooking in your cottage. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal, making it suitable for couples, families and groups alike. Dogs are also welcome in the Restaurant but we ask they they are kept on the lead at all times.
Menus and offerings vary seasonally, allowing the kitchen to adapt throughout the year. They also have a specials board which changes regularly to showcase the very best local seasonal produce.
Sarah-Jane Edwards
Owner
Opening Times
Please note that opening times are subject to change. Whilst booking is not always necessary, it is advisable to reserve a table during peak times. To book, please complete the book a table form on this page, pop in to the Restaurant or call Sarah-Jane on 07301 639 541.
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 3pm until 10pm
- Wednesday: 3pm until 10pm
- Thursday: 3pm until 10pm
- Friday: 3pm until 10pm
- Saturday: 12 noon until 10pm
- Sunday: 3pm until 10pm
Food Service Times
Bar service alongside teas/coffees are available outwith the food service times.
- Cold Plates: 3pm until 5pm
- Dinner: 5pm until 8.15pm
A Sample of What You Can Enjoy…
This sample menu offers a flavour of the dishes and drinks available, with selections changing seasonally.
Please note that these are sample menus as our menu changes frequently and we have an additional special board offering local produce and specialites. If you’d like to pop in whilst you are here, Sarah-Jane will be happy to give you a current menu and talk you through what is on the specials board.
A Welcoming Bar for Drinks & Social Evenings
The bar at The Gunpowder Kitchen & Bar provides a friendly, relaxed setting to enjoy a drink after a day exploring Argyll, catching up with friends and neighbours around the resort, or simply unwinding close to your accommodation. With its warm, sociable atmosphere, it has become a natural gathering place for guests staying at Melfort Village.
The bar regularly hosts Melfort Village music nights on Tuesdays at 8.30pm, alongside its own programme of events and live music, creating a lively yet laid-back social scene throughout the year. To stay up to date with what’s on during your stay, guests are encouraged to follow the bar’s Facebook page for the latest listings and event details.
Proud of its drinks offering, the bar stocks a wide range of ales, ciders, spirits and a carefully curated wine list, alongside a cocktail menu for those looking for something a little different. There is also an extensive whisky and gin selection, featuring many much-loved local distilleries from across the region. Local ales are supplied by Leven Ales, bringing a true taste of the West Highlands to the bar.
Easy, On-site Drinks & Dining
Having dining and bar facilities on site gives guests the freedom to shape each day exactly as they wish. Whether it’s enjoying a relaxed meal without the need to travel, popping in for a drink close to your cottage, or spending an evening soaking up the atmosphere with fellow guests, everything is conveniently close at hand. The Gunpowder Kitchen & Bar provides a natural social hub within the resort, while still allowing guests to dip in and out as suits them, balancing sociable moments with the independence of self-catering. This blend of flexibility, comfort and ease is a key reason many guests return to Melfort Village time and again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, The Gunpowder Kitchen & Bar is the on-site restaurant and bar at Melfort Village.
No, guests can enjoy food and drinks on site at The Gunpowder Kitchen & Bar during their stay, except for on Monday nights when the Restaurant is closed.
Yes, the relaxed atmosphere makes it suitable for couples, families and groups staying at the resort.
Although open all year around (with exception of their annual of two weeks closure in January), dining availability may vary seasonally. Guests are encouraged to check current opening times during their stay or to contact the Restaurant on 07301 639541.
Yes, they will do their utmost to cater for any dietary requirements. Please contact Sarah-Jane on 07301 639 541 to discuss your needs.
Yes, dogs are welcome in the bar & restaurant, although they must be kept on the lead at all times.
Yes, we have high chairs available.
Yes, we have an external stair lift for access from the ground level.
To book, please complete the book a table form on this page, pop in to the Restaurant or call Sarah-Jane on 07301 639 541.
Book a Table
Please complete the following form to request a table for dining in The Gunpowder Kitchen & Bar at Melfort Village.