I didn't realise that Aikmans was a Bistro......but that just shows you that this review will be…read moreprimarily based on my drinking experiences at Aikmans. Honestly I really like Aikmans though for me its not one of those bars that you start the night off at but one of the bars you finish the night up at since it is open late everyday of the week. Basically, my last couple of nights out have ended at Aikmans. I also really like this place because they have a pretty broad selection of beers and ales as well as harder sprits for the more veteran drinkers out there. Its a pretty solid pub and pretty typical, I like that it is unpretentious and that the bar men are nice even to the student crowd such as myself. Now that I realise it is a bistro I am going to have to try the food one of these days!

Popped in here for a couple pints twice during my trip through St. Andrews. While I didn't have…read morethe food, the people I saw eating looked happy. The atmosphere was awesome (and divey) for students and I felt moderately comfortable as a 30 year old. They had a guy who was singing absolutely kick ass covers upstairs the first night and I was in love with the place. It gets crowded, so if you don't have a seat be prepared to get close to some undergrads...which could be a good or bad thing. Overall this is definitely worth a pop into whether you are a tourist or a student. If you are a student, you probably know all of this is and just wasted 30 seconds of your life.

This place was wonderful. We stopped here on our way back to England for lunch. The service was…read moregreat and the food was spectacular. I believe Google listed it as being open 24 hours, but this place starts serving at 1200.

Little bar in a quiet little town. The fish and chips was really fresh and perfectly cooked :) if u…read morehappen to be in this area definitely pop in for a beer and fish :)

What a spectacular find!! Stopped in after visiting Braemar Castle, and so happy we did. The…read moreatmosphere is absolutely stunning! We had a great table location and the service was excellent. I ordered the butter head salad, it was amazing, reasonably priced and delicious! My friend had the wild mushroom tagliatelle and it was fantastic and she had so much she brought it home for dinner. We both loved it. Definitely recommend if you're traveling through Braemar!

Such a great find. Fantastic food, friendly service in a bright and open space that oozes mountain…read morelodge charm. Had the venison burger and it was so good. Hand formed patty with fresh tomato and lettuce, the smoke Gouda pulled it all together. Solid list of a dozen local and foreign brews made the experience complete.

We stopped here for lunch while we were whiskey tasting in the area. Service was excellent,…read morebeautiful park just outside. We tried the gnocchi, mussels, steak and chicken parm pasta. Everyone enjoyed their meal except me. The chicken was good but the pasta was bland. The mac and cheese was kind of bland as well which is surprising. Its a very nice bar restaurant. Big selection of whiskeys and they have a really cool cigar and whiskey room.

Like many of the eateries we're trying on this trip, we came across Mash Tun online. I was excited…read moreto try the venison pie. According to my husband it was less gamey than what he's used to, likely due to the domestic farming of the deer and every other time he's had venison it's been wild. So if you're not into gamey meats, but curious to try venison, this could be a great option for you. We ordered a few cocktails and a glass of wine during dinner, but we've noticed a trend. It takes a long time to get drinks out here in the country and I'm not sure why. There were 3 waitstaff for the 7 tables and while the food came out like clockwork, drinks were slow to come by. We got our first set of drinks before dinner and were able to sip them during our meal. I was really excited about dessert and we ordered the cranacan and the sticky toffee pudding. My husband ordered an old fashioned and I ordered a glass of wine, but they weren't delivered until well after dessert was concluded. We even considered canceling the final drink order until our server informed us that the drinks were being made just then, and yet we still had to wait another 10 minutes before we got the drinks. In total we waited about 30 minutes for the 2nd round of drinks and by then we just wanted to leave. The restaurant itself is quaint and cozy with a nice loca feel. And once again, be sure to set a reservation in advance.

This was just a quick stop for a break from the road, but I'm so glad we stopped here! Those who…read moreare familiar with the show "Still Game" will know what I mean when I say I felt like we'd stumbled right into the Clansman. The patrons were all on the other side of middle-age, seemed to all know each other and were exchanging playful banter among themselves and with the bartender. There was a cozy, crackling fire - real wood, not gas, mind you, and just a general air of comfortable companionship there. I almost felt like I was intruding while quietly drinking my pint, but the occasional friendly smile from a regular kept there from being any sense that we were unwanted. It seems that the only food available is crisps and nuts, so don't go in looking for a meal, but if you're out that way on a cold, rainy night, you'd do well to stop in for a drink before you get back on your way.

I passed one of the most fun afternoons of my recent trip to Scotland shooting the shit with older…read moregents in this pub. Almost everyone who came in the door was a friend of theirs, or soon was. They were so welcoming and interesting and kind. I had no idea what to expect when I wandered in there. I assumed I might make myself cozy by the fire and do some sketching. Who knew I'd meet such nice people who kept me company while Jeff visited distilleries?

Food was good, music and environment was amazing!!! Service…read morehowever was horrendous. Server forgot us several times. Took our drinks and food order and didn't return, we had to call her over after waiting 20 minutes for our drinks. She apologized for forgetting. Our food took over an hour and half and she again apologized for forgetting to put the dinner order in.

Super fun live performer Friday night. The fish and chips and pie were great; the curry was a bit…read morebland. But the vibes were impeccable. The ciders were great and sweet. We were able to walk in at 5:30 PM on a Friday, but the place was packed at 6:30 PM

Our party of 4 walked into the town of Aviemore and had dinner at this nearby pub.  It was about a…read more10 minute walk from the Macdonald Morlich hotel to here, and that's about the minimum amount of walking needed to get to the commercial main drag as the grounds of the resort property cover a good portion of that walk.  The pub is quaint and cozy and we ate in the 2nd floor triangular loft area that one enters the restaurant in.  I had their venison burger and wife had their seafood linguine.  Our pals had a Winky Beef burger and the fish and chips.  The portions were pretty large.  My venison burger was a bit on the dry side and lacked flavor, but the other dishes were apparently ok.  The fries were decent. Overall, ok, and they got the job done for us

Pretty solid restaurant. Stopped in Saturday afternoon for lunch. Seated quickly. Good menu and…read moredraft beer selection along with cask ales. Food came out quickly and hot. Ordered haggis neeps and tatties along with the steak and ale pie with mash. Both delicious and comforting.

The food is decent but the service is really bad. I asked for a menu literally four times. I gave…read moreup and hunted one down. I constant had to ask for my glass to be refilled. When I went to pay and gave an Amex, the server literally stormed off. It was really bazaar. I guess it is a small town and people in the service industry have no clue how to do it. It's really sad.

If you find yourself near the Wee Puffin for dinner, just go! Great fish & chips & their apple…read morecrumble with custard is delicious. By far the best restaurant we found in Grantown-on-Spey.

Very friendly staff, tasty traditional pub food, and a great selection of whisky. There are two…read moreseating areas (one with TV and pool table and one for dining and the bar). Since we were having a full on dinner we decided to sit in the dining area We had the mozzarella sticks to start, as well as the tattie (potato) and leek soup, followed by vegetarian burger and beef stew. We also tried a selection of local whisky. And we topped it off with the chocolate cake, ice-cream, cream, and sticky toffee dessert. The sticky toffee + cream combo was delicious, so leave some room for dessert!

Friendly little pub where we had a delicious lunch on a windy day! There seemed to be only a few…read morerestaurants in Dufftown and fewer still open for lunch midweek. We picked this one arbitrarily and were very happy with our decision. I had the fish and chips which I was pleasantly surprised by the quality. My husband had the steak pie and had a similar reaction. I had a pint of cider which went well with the greasy fish and chips. I would not hesitate again to eat here if in the area.

good bar! best kareoke! staff are amaAzing and take no crap!read more

Good pub, especially on a Sunday for the karaoke. Good atmosphere and friendly staff. Will be back…read moreagain :)