We went there today actually for the birthday lunch of two of our colleagues. Never been there…read morebefore. The food comes in big portions and it is tasty. The waiters are a bit slow, and they do not pay attention when you call them, but in general I had a good time. I had the bacon and chicken chiabatta, and I would have been very happy with it, if my bacon was crispy on its fat and it was a bit warmer. The chips served with it however, were really nice - makes a difference when almost everywhere in UK the chips are half fried... prices were more than ok happy to go back. Oh! I forgot to mention that it was packed during lunch time, and that made it a bit noisy, but bearable. It has very clean toilets, and they smell nice. Did not also like the fact that when I entered the place there was a dog inside where the bar area is...

The broadstraik has recently been done up and wow what an improvement!…read more From the main entrance you enter a lovely cosy bar area, with plenty of squishy sofas by the fires and nice comfy seats. The wine is lovely and there are real ales on tap. Through to the restaurant area, it is nicely decorated, warm and spacious with another fire. The service is attentive and friendly and the menu changes regularly and has lovely hearty food all at reasonable prices. I can particular recommend the burger - although the wedges are spicy! All in all, a lovely bar and restaurant, worth the drive out of town for. There is plenty of parking and it is kid friendly. I hope you like it as much as I do!

First off, the service is amazing. Kei 1 served us both of the nights we went in. He's so nice and…read moremade jokes with us at the table. We had a bit of scotch since it was the spirit of speyside whisky festival. They have a huge selection book to choose from with their scotches and then some Japanese whiskies as well. Kei suggested a few to try the first night and they were good choices. The food as well is very good. They have some nice salad's along with shepherd's pie and the usual fish and chips. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The inside is small but quaint and is decorated with so many rare bottles of scotch. Overall a great place to have a dram with great people.

Incredible selection of whiskies and casual dining. Very…read morefriendly, professional and welcoming staff with warming, comfortable and cozy ambiance. It gets busy at evening, you should make a reservation! Recommend this bar and Inn to everyone!

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.

Food and drinks were the best!!! Stick to it though, it can be hard to find but it's worth itread more

Food is delicious! Comfort food, cozy atmosphere & attentive staff…read moreEveryone's meal was good... WOW

Great pub in Inverurie. Have good bands on a Friday and Saturday night and have a huge selections…read moreof beers and spirits.

Good family run pub with bands, comedy and quiz nights. Well worth a visit ...............read more

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?

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.

Charming place to eat after an outing to Loch Muick. Not only was the meal delicious, the service…read morewas friendly and attentive. Pricing was very reasonable and the restaurant had a home feel to it, which was very nice.

Aboyne doesn't have a vast choice of decent eateries. but we were up for the weekend and I found…read moreThe Boat Inn (on Yelp, natch!) whilst looking for somewhere better than the hotel restaurant for a Saturday evening. Despite our rather late booking at 4.45 in the afternoon and the fact that it was the Aboyne bonfire and fireworks display at 7pm that evening, they managed to squeeze us in at 6.30 in the upstairs Pine Loft restaurant. The place was packed to the rafters with families and kids attending the fireworks, yet despite this we were served very quickly and courteously and were soon enjoying our starters of smoked mackerel fishcakes with horseradish mayo. The fishcakes were so thick that they were served balanced on edge with a wee twist of lime on the top, and the waitress was very pleased with herself that she had managed to carry them upstairs without them falling over! Main course was a substitute for the grilled halibut, but as the substitute was swordfish (which we both love), it was a no-brainer to go for that. Served on a bed of chickpeas with samphire, it was absolutely delicious. More so because by this time the rabble had departed for the bonfire party and we were left in peace to savour our meal. For dessert, we both again chose the same dish (this is quite unsual for us!), the blackberry parfait with honeycomb. I was marginally disappointed it wasn't an actual honeycomb but a Crunchie-like candy honeycomb; however it was a great combination. Great food, with cheery and efficient service despite the place being absolutely full when we arrived. Prices were pretty good too - with a bottle of wine our 3-course meal worked out around £36 each.

As far as I know The Steamboat is a locally owned pub and it shows as it has a nice close nit feel…read moreto it, where everyone knows each other. Even if you are an outsider like myself, you are sure to feel at home due to everyone being so friendly. Drinks are good prices and there is always something to suit someone. May it be a pint, long drink or shooter, I am sure there would be something you would like. Most weekends there is entertainment ranging from a singer to karaoke, and during the week there is a pool table to play and the usual bandits dotted about. A very nice cosy pub down by Lossiemouth harbour.

Great wee pub by the Harbour. Usually has entertainment on a Friday and Saturday night. It's a nice…read morewee meet up for me and my pals during the week and gets busy during the weekends if you want to kick the ar*e out of it.