Restaurants in the Cairngorms National Park
The restaurants of the Park pride themselves on being able to bring you the freshest local ingredients turned into the most mouthwatering dishes. From beef, venison and salmon to salads and strawberries, it's all right on their doorstep!
Within the Cairngorms National Park, you have an abundance of award winning restaurants catering for every taste. If it is fine dining, a quick snack or a lazy Sunday Lunch you will not be disappointed by the choice of our restauants. There is fine Scottish cooking and also International flavours available. We have some great places for your family to eat and relax. If you are looking for afternoon tea, a huge slice of chocolate cake and coffee after a day on the hills check out the places to eat in and around the Cairngorms National Park listed below.
1. The Garth Hotel
Our renowned A la Carte restaurant is open every day, serving the very best local produce, freshly and imaginatively prepared by one of the leading Ch...
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2. CairnGorm Mountain - The Ptarmigan Restaurant
The Ptarmigan Restaurant is located at the Top Station of CairnGorm Mountain railway. The highest restaurant in the UK, it is open for evening Ceilidh...
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3. Giovanni's Italian Ristorante
Experience a real taste of Italy! Set within Macdonald Aviemore Resort's Aviemore Inn, this inviting Italian restaurant serves authentic pizza and pas... more >
4. The Boat Hotel - Osprey Bistro and Bar
Eat, drink and feel merry in our award wining Osprey Bistro and Bar.
Poached, squeezed, pressed, steamed, grilled, wilted, roasted, battered and se...
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5. Spey Valley Carvery
Just off the resort's Reception area and next to Spey Valley Shopping, the country-kitchen style Spey Valley Carvery is open daily for breakfast and l... more >
6. The Druie Restaurant Cafe at Rothiemurchus
The Druie takes its name from the sparkling burn that flows behind the restaurant carrying mountain water from the Cairngorms down to the River Spey. ... more >
7. The Foresters Restaurant at Landmark Forest Adventure Park
Make sure that The Foresters Restaurant at Landmark is high on your list of great value eateries in and around the Aviemore Area. We specialise in fre...
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8. CairnGorm Mountain - Highland Fling Ceilidh Nights
These very popular ceilidhs will return this July and August. Enjoy a traditional 3 course Highland buffet followed by dancing to a ceilidh band....
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9. Boathouse Restaurant
On the shores of Loch Insh, recently voted as one of the top five views from any restaurant in Europe, 100 seater log cabin and glass fronted balcony ...
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a. Dalrachney Lodge Hotel
Eating at Dalrachney augments the Highland experience with our use of the best of fresh local produce.
Our menu offers a wide choice featuring local ...
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b. Old Bridge Inn
The Old Bridge Inn, on the banks of the Spey, and on the road to the ski slopes, offers a roaring log fire, regular live music and great atmosphere, a... more >
c. Aspects Fine Dining Restaurant and Bar
Open daily for breakfast and dinner, Aspects is the signature restaurant at Macdonald Aviemore Resort. Delicious menus comprising the best Scottish ... more >
d. Quarterdeck Bar
Part of the Loch Insh Watersports and Skiing Centre. Public bar was recently voted as one of the best views in Europe. Bar meals served. Large scre...
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e. Rowan Tree Hotel
We are delighted that our meals are enjoyed by so many of our guests who appreciate our simple and wholesome but varied and interesting Scottish m...
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f. Cairngorm Hotel
Aviemore's premiere independant hotel, with a lively lounge bar, restaurant. Live entertainment daily, with a vast choice of meals served from 12pm - ...
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g. Strathspey Clansman
Dine with a difference as you travel through stunning Highland scenery on a steam train.
Traditional Sunday Lunch on the Strathspey Clansman, serve...
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h. Braemar Moorfield House Hotel - Restaurant
We have a simple philosophy to offer exceptional food at reasonable prices in a relaxed and informal restaurant which is also open to the public. All... more >
i. Braemar Moorfield House Hotel - Traditional Bar
In Scotland, the bar is often at the heart of the community. So it is at the Moorfield House Hotel. Whether you are just dropping in for a quiet drink... more >
j. The Cairn Hotel - Rowanlea Bar
Enjoy the country pub atmosphere in our traditional bar with real log fire, our non-smoking sun-lounge, or outside on a fine day.
Bar lunches and sup...
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k. Culdearn House
AA Rosette
AA Award for Recognised Wine List
Fine Dining Award
3 Medallions Taste of Scotland Award
Member of Scotch Beef Club
Wendy Barry Scottis...
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