Highland
Oran Na Mara

Oran Na Mara

IV22 2HU, Achnasheen, United Kingdom, Aultbea, Highland

Cafe • Brunch • British • Scottish


"I visited Oran Na Mara twice this week. I’m not sure what came over me really. I always have the bacon and egg sandwich on a visit here. Without fail. Until now. Something snapped inside my head I think, and caused me to abandon all my usual protocols I think I stick to “the usual” as I know how delicious it will be. And I couldn’t bear to risk disappointment by leading myself astray and making an off piste choice Yet this is exactly what happened. The gentleman owner was quite certain that it would be the aforementioned usual, as he, with a flourish, tapped his biro on his order pad and said “Will it be the bacon and egg sandwich?” to which I replied, with the faintest hint of a quiver in my voice, “no I’ll have the full breakfast please Andy” Naturally Andy was sure I was joking. Or had been drinking. Or both. But I wasn’t. A similar occurrence happened on my return visit when I ordered the burger, with cheddar, bacon, and pickled gherkins Both were equally delicious and I now have three firm favourites from the menu. On my next visit I feel sure I will revert and at least choose one of those three. Equally, I may go completely giddy and take a further step into the unknown It’s always lovely food at Oran na Mara, and superbly presented. Along with great coffee, good banter and lots of lovely birds to view (on the bird table and feeders! including a ‘new to me’ bird this trip a siskin a beautiful yellow/green finch The wife and I travel from Melvaig and back to visit, a round trip of 42 miles. Booking recommended"