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Charlie's Bistro, Restaurant with en-suite rooms.

Dunganachy, Balivanich, Isle Of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5LA

Type:Restaurants

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Tel:01870 603242

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About

Situated in Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula, Charlie's Bistro offers healthy eating using fresh local produce and ingredients, also offers five, Superior, ensuite private rooms and a fully accessible studio flat, booking are essential and can only be made by calling 01870 603242.

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Best for

Breakfast
Business Lunches
Group Dining
Live Music
Lunches
Romantic Meals
Special Occasion
Whisky Selection
Wine By The Glass

Catering

Catering Available
Childrens Portions
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Nut Free Meals
Outdoor Smoking Area
Outside Catering Available
Private Room (s) available
Serves after 10pm / open late
Traceability / Provenance
Vegan Meals Available
Vegetarian
Vegetarian Food Available

Children

Baby Changing Facilities Available
Children Welcome
Children's Menu Available
Highchair Available

Cuisine Types

Far East Food (Fusion, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian etc.)
Fish & Seafood
Indian
Modern British
Other Food Producers
Other International
Scottish
Thai
Vegetarian

Dietary Options

Dietary needs can be accomodated
Nut Free Meals
Vegetarian Meals available

Domestic

Big screen for sporting events
Toilets

Facilities

24hr CCTV
Closed Circuit TV
Disabled Access
Disabled toilets
No Smoking Permitted

Location

Rural Location
Village Location

Payment Methods

Cash
Debit Card
Mastercard
VISA Card

Special Requirements

Allergy Sufferers
Business Travellers
Children Welcome
Families
Groups Welcome
Hen/Stag Parties Welcome
No Pets Allowed
School Groups Welcome
Senior Citizens
Single Travellers
Unaccompanied Children
Young People

Transport

Disabled Parking
Free Parking On-Site
On Public Transport Route
Parking
Private Parking

Typical Prices

Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch

Map & Directions

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Awards

Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020

Opening Times

Open all year (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)

* Open 9 AM to 11pm Monday to Friday, 11am to 11pm Saturday, closed on Sunday.
Last table bookings for meals is 7.30 pm, Booking is essential for all meal times, please call to reserve a table and a member of staff will allocate a table and time that is available to your party.
Charlie's is a small restaurant with 8 tables available and may not have the seats available for large parties without pre-booking.

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