The Jam Jar
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About The Jam Jar
On Rothesay in the Isle Of Bute, The Jam Jar operates as a cafe, bistro and wine bar on a holiday park site, serving coffee shop and restaurant menus across a seven-dish list. Fish and chips and scampi and chips buffalo wings sit alongside a full breakfast, and chicken and mushroom soup runs on the smaller side of the menu, with coconut snowball cheesecake for dessert. Table service brings orders to the table, and the entrance is step-free for visitors with mobility needs. Outdoor seating on the decking suits dogs, which are welcome outside though not indoors, and high chairs are available for families with young children. The kitchen opens daily, and reservations are recommended. Takeaway is offered for those eating off site. Parking is available on site for anyone arriving by car.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs available
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Menu & Prices
7 dishes- Fish and Chips
- Scampi and Chips Buffalo Wings
- Full Breakfast
- Coconut Snowball Cheesecake
- Chicken and Mushroom Soup
- Panini
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak pie, outdoor decking seating, gluten free sticky toffee pudding and roast beef dinner.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak pie, outdoor decking seating, gluten free sticky toffee pudding and roast beef dinner.
Customer Review Summary
The steak pie draws repeated praise, described by reviewers as fabulous and rich, with several returning to it specifically. Close behind, roast beef dinner with gluten free Yorkshire pudding and a gluten free sticky toffee pudding earn mentions, alongside fresh soup and generous starters and mains. Diners consistently point to friendly, prompt service and a quiet, homely setting, with several noting accommodation for toddlers and dogs seated outside on the decking. One reviewer notes the disappointment of no beer on draft, having to settle for bottles instead, though this was called a minor issue against an otherwise strong meal. Several reviewers mention returning again or planning to, having stopped in while staying at the nearby holiday park, with one recalling a coffee enjoyed on the decking alongside their dogs after a Steak Pie, chips and veg.
Customer Review Summary
The steak pie draws repeated praise, described by reviewers as fabulous and rich, with several returning to it specifically. Close behind, roast beef dinner with gluten free Yorkshire pudding and a gluten free sticky toffee pudding earn mentions, alongside fresh soup and generous starters and mains. Diners consistently point to friendly, prompt service and a quiet, homely setting, with several noting accommodation for toddlers and dogs seated outside on the decking. One reviewer notes the disappointment of no beer on draft, having to settle for bottles instead, though this was called a minor issue against an otherwise strong meal. Several reviewers mention returning again or planning to, having stopped in while staying at the nearby holiday park, with one recalling a coffee enjoyed on the decking alongside their dogs after a Steak Pie, chips and veg.
Featured reviews
- will dougie
“Fantastic food menu small but excellent choices , fresh choice s soup fresh and fantastic taste and flavours”
- Singlecamscott
“Really nice honest restaurant. The portion sizes were generous and quality of food was good. Our waitress was well mannered and served us quickly. Sadly there was no beer on draft so had to buy bottles but apart from that, a brilliant place. We shall return”
- Eilidh Black
“We were staying on site and stopped in for a lovely dinner here. The food was fantastic and service was quick and friendly - particularly recommend the steak pie. It's a nice quiet little restaurant. If we are ever back on Bute, we will be stopping here again for sure.”
- Lynnette McAusland
“Lovely wee find! Wish we had known about this lovely place before. Food delicious & staff friendly, perfect place for a lunch/meal”
- Helen
“Had roast beef dinner With Gluten Free Yorkshire pudding and stuffing. Everything was absolutely delicious. Excellent service as always. Ohh and gluten free sticky toffee with ice cream sooo yummy 😋 …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Offers takeaway
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- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Offerings· 7
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves healthy options
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 6
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Highlights· 3
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Family-friendly· 3
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Restaurants near The Jam Jar
- Barbeque Kings Largs4.01797.5 mi away
pakora, pizza, kebab and chips
- Tide & Thyme4.9888.8 mi away
thai special weekend, chinese cuisine menu, generous portions
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jam JarGood for kids · Reservations | 4.6144 | — | steak pie, outdoor decking seating, gluten free sticky toffee pudding |
| Barbeque Kings Largs | 4.0179 | 7.5 mi away | pakora, pizza, kebab and chips |
| Tide & Thyme | 4.988 | 8.8 mi away | thai special weekend, chinese cuisine menu, generous portions |
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