Cairngorm - Aviemore

We arrived for dinner and found it quite busy, but they have an excellent system in place: you receive a buzzer that alerts you when your table is ready. We enjoyed drinks at the bar while we waited. There was a wide variety of options on the menu, and I appreciated the availability of a dedicated gluten-free menu. The portion sizes were very generous, the food was delicious, and the service was outstanding. We would definitely return!

I dined at the restaurant and enjoyed a few beers at the bar. The food was some of the best we've had in quite a while. The staff was helpful and friendly. The prices are reasonable considering the high quality of the food. I would highly recommend this place. We had to wait for a table, so it might be a good idea to book in advance, but it was definitely worth the wait.

Review of the restaurant: The overall experience at the restaurant was a mixed bag. The food, in general, was just okay. I started with the cured salmon, which unfortunately wasn't as fresh as I had hoped. However, the haddock and chips dish was highly disappointing; the fish lacked flavor, and the chips were far from being great. Regarding the service, I must say that the barman was quite rude. I placed my order at the bar, and instead of coming over to me to take it properly, he simply pointed from where he was standing. It would have been more courteous if he had walked the short distance to ask for my order directly. Throughout the interaction, he appeared disinterested and unenthusiastic about his job. On a positive note, the staff during the meal service were exceptional. I was part of a large party, and they handled everything brilliantly, earning a solid 10/10. Their attitude and attentiveness contributed to making the meal enjoyable despite the earlier hiccups. In conclusion, the restaurant had some areas that need improvement, such as the freshness of their ingredients and the attitude of certain staff members. However, the meal service staff shone brightly and ensured a pleasant dining experience for our party.

I didn't stay at the Cairngorm Hotel in Aviemore, but I enjoyed the pub located downstairs. It was excellent, and they offered great drinks as well. We visited with family, and it was lovely to catch up in a beautifully decorated pub. The prices for the business pints were also very reasonable!

Attended for lunch, there was a 30min wait for a table but we were allowed to wait in lounge and received a buzz on the pad they give you to let you know it's ready. Food was delicious and reasonably priced. Myself and my partner took our young child with us and was great to see baby changing facilities in men's and ladies toilets.