Lochinver Larder, Lochinver 04-2021

After a morning seeing the stunning (cold) blue waters of Achmelvich Bay, we passed back through Lochinver before the long scenic drive to Torridon (or Annat to be precise).

The eating options in Lochinver are sparse at the best of items I suspect and the larder's reviews for pies meant my eye was in well in advance. And after a series of convincing statements, encouraged the party to go there.

Because of the outdoor dining area close to the mouth of Loch Inver, we could get a socially distanced takeaway and still have a picnic-style table to enjoy our meals. Pies were cheap £5.95. I was a bit torn between steak & ale classic, venison cranberry, and savoury lamb.

In the end I chose the more mountainous venison & cranberry, which pleasantly had nice chunks of meat and a reasonably buttery pastry. A good pie, and even though not the best I've had, I could have had a second...