The Oban Inn

The Oban Inn is a central Oban pub where dogs are welcome inside, so you can settle in together for a drink and a meal without splitting the group.

It's a properly local spot just off Stafford Street near the harbour, useful for keeping everyone together when the weather turns or after a harbour wander ends in tangled leads and muddy paws. There's food served throughout the day and live music adding to the atmosphere and the pub keeps generous hours—open until midnight most nights and 1am on Fridays and Saturdays. The dog-friendly status is well noted by both CAMRA and recent visitors, making it a reliable choice when you need a warm, welcoming pub that won't send half the party back outside.

It's the kind of harbour-side stop where pavement duty can end cleanly and the whole crew—lead, bag, damp dog and all—can finally sit down in the same room.