AccommodationBeer gardenFoodOutside areaDartboardQuiz nightsBig screenFootballTerrestrial TV 
Small, friendly family run hotel in the centre of Ballater. The ensuite room was very comfortable, immaculately clean and well appointed. Breakfast was excellent. Great base for hillwalking and mountain biking.
A superb, small, family run hotel. "The Alex" has excellently stocked bar with 7 or 8 taps. They've always got 2 taps exclusively to the Cairngorms brewery. When we stayed over Saturday past, Trade Winds and Wild Cat were on tap. Food, is excellent, home made pub grub,and good portion size too. Rooms are perhaps a tad dated, but, a very comfy bed and great shower more than compensates. For breakfast there are several hot options, but I always pick the full Scottish, which sets me up for the day. All in all, a great stay, very clean and efficient and friendly staff. 'Til the next time...
We visited here for dinner - we had looked at a couple of bars in Balleter but didn't fancy them and went here instead. Initially it seemed there weren't any tables but after 5 minutes or so the staff were able to allocate a table. 😀 Service and food were good with my wife and me pleased with our choices of veggie lasagne and ordinary lasagne, followed by apple pie. 😋 The bar area looked very fresh and, on speaking to staff when we were leaving, we were surprised to find out it had been decorated a year ago so it's very well kept.
Very straightforward establishment - warm welcome, wide choice of beer, wine and a menu which made it dificult to choose! Great for kids too, I imagine. Meal and drinks excellent!
Beautiful building. Spotlessly clean, comfortable, and very friendly. The dinner was just perfect, and the breakfast was delicious too. The owners and their team were so professional and kind. Of course, we will stay here again when we're in the area, 100%.
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Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 