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Am Politician

Eriskay, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5JL

Type:Restaurants

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About

Am Politician, named after the stricken vessel made famous by Compton MacKenzie’s Whisky Galore, is the ideal place to enjoy a refreshing drink. The charming conservatory will allow you to enjoy the beautiful views whilst enjoying some locally sourced food, plus music at the weekends make it a must visit.

 

 

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Awards

  • Other AwardsSilver Listing Silver Listing 2013
  • Other AwardsEat Drink Hebrides Eat Drink Hebrides 2019
  • Other AwardsOuter Hebrides Tourism Member Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
  • Other AwardsWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

Opening Times

Open all year (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
DayTimes
November to February (1 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - Thursday12:00 - 21:30
Friday - Saturday12:00 - 10:00
Sunday12:00 - 21:30
March to October (26 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - Thursday11:00 - 00:00
Friday - Sunday11:00 - 01:00

* All closing times are customer dependant

What's Nearby

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    0.08 miles away
  2. Eriskay Shop is a friendly Community Shop at the heart of the community. We sell local…

    0.17 miles away
  3. Eriskay is famed for its Eriskay Jersey’s

    0.17 miles away
  1. Constructed by the islanders themselves under the guidance of Fr. Allan McDonald using…

    0.26 miles away
  2. This stunning diver species breeds on large moorland lochs in the summer and winters in…

    0.43 miles away

  3. Photograph © David Wilson

    In the book, The Lewis Man, two teenage brothers, Peter and…

    0.44 miles away
  4. Prince Charles Edward Stuart's first landfall in Scotland was on the Island of Eriskay on…

    0.6 miles away
  5. Highest point on the Isle of Eriskay at 185 metres

    0.61 miles away
  6. This pink and white, striped funnel-shaped flower is found only here in the Outer Hebrides

    0.64 miles away
  7. Whilst exploring Eriskay, you may come across wild Eriskay ponies.

    0.71 miles away
  8. Bonnie Prince Charlie first stepped foot on Scottish soil on this beach on 23rd July…

    0.75 miles away
  9. Beinn Scritheann is the tallest hill on Eriskay.

    0.76 miles away

  10. Photograph © David Wilson

    In the book, The Lewis Man, two teenage brothers, Johnny,…

    0.89 miles away
  11. Stations of the Cross Interesting climb, following these images.© Copyright Barbara Carr…

    1.05 miles away
  12. Common Seals can be found in small numbers and usually present themselves on the rocks.

    1.28 miles away
  13. Tigh na Mara Art and Antiques Gallery is by the sea at East Kilbride on the south coast…

    1.99 miles away
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