Kilmartin Museum Café

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The cafe of the Kilmartin House Museum has a lovely conservatory with a view across fields to a prehistoric cairn. Nourishing, delicious, home-style dishes include great vegetarian options, sandwiches, soup, cheeses and daily specials. The drinks menu ranges from espresso to craft beer. Lunches are served from 12.15pm to 3.30pm.


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