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Isle of Jura

The Antlers

A bakehouse, café and bar in Craighouse opposite the shop, with sourdough, pies, bakes and island rum.

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The Antlers is the bakehouse, café and bar in Craighouse, opposite the Jura Community Shop, and one of the island's gathering places.

It bakes moreish artisan sourdough, pies and cakes (the island's bakehouse moved in here), makes coffee from Argyll Roasters, milkshakes, sandwiches, soups and salads, and in the evenings serves grazing boards, cocktails, wine and beer, with local produce wherever possible. You can also try and buy Deer Island rum here.

It is under new owners, with new menus, and it opens from Tuesday to Sunday; in winter the hours are shorter, with more meals at the weekend and a fire to sit by, and there are special nights to book. Bookings are made in person, through its social media, or by email. It is a few steps from the passenger ferry pontoons.

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Before you go

Open Tuesday to Sunday; hours change with the season and are shorter in winter.

Book in person, through its social media or by email (theantlersjura@gmail.com). Opposite the Jura Community Shop.

Getting there
Passenger ferry from Tayvallich to Craighouse (April to September), or via Islay: Port Askaig to Feolin.
Opens
Tuesday to Sunday; shorter hours in winter.
Book
In person, social media or email.

Opening hours

Their website
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10am–5pm
Wednesday
10am–5pm
Thursday
10am–5pm
Friday
10am–5pm
Saturday
11.30am–3.30pm
Sunday
Closed

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Where it is

Craighouse, Isle of Jura, PA60 7XP.

Close byIn Craighouse.
  1. Jura Community ShopJura Community ShopJura's community-run shop and post office in Craighouse, stocking everyday needs and Wild Jura venison.Under a mile 1 min by road
  2. The Jura Hotel RestaurantThe Jura Hotel RestaurantThe family-run hotel in Craighouse, with a restaurant over the Sound of Jura and the island's only pub.Under a mile 1 min by road
  3. Isle of Jura DistilleryIsle of Jura DistilleryThe whisky distillery in Craighouse, founded around 1810 and brought back to life by the islanders in 1963.Under a mile 1 min by road
  4. Jura GuidedGuided walks on Jura with an islander, from a shore walk to the long day out to Barnhill and Corryvreckan.Under a mile 1 min by road
  5. CraighouseCraighouseJura's one village, strung along Small Isles Bay, with the distillery, the hotel, the shop and the pier.Under a mile 1 min by road
  6. Camella CraftsCamella CraftsElaine Campbell's craft shop at the Pier Garage in Craighouse, selling what she makes from antler, whisky barrels and sea pottery.Under a mile 1 min by road
Directions
Rows of Deer Island rum bottles with turquoise caps.AttractionsDeer Island Distillery0.2 miles
The dark timber Whisky Island Gallery and Studio at the Pier Garage, Craighouse.ShoppingThe Whisky Island Gallery and Studio0.2 miles
Camus an Staca standing alone on the moor above the Sound of Jura.AttractionsCamus an Staca3.9 miles
ActivityBothan Jura Wild Sauna4.6 miles
Corran Sands from above, a long curve of pale sand between the sea and the moor.AttractionsCorran Sands4.7 miles
Orange and black rigid inflatable boat crossing calm water below distant hillsAttractionsJura Boat Tours4.7 miles
The Paps of Jura over moorland and water.AttractionsIsle of Jura4.7 miles
The small Jura ferry crossing the Sound of Islay, seen from the air.ServiceJura Ferry, Port Askaig to Feolin8.3 miles
Black rigid inflatable boat moored before white cottages along a wooded shorelineAttractionsPort Askaig9.1 miles

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