Atholl Arms Hotel Restaurant in Perth & Kinross

Cozy, rustic, highland hotel with friendly staff, real log fire, excellent breakfast and great location. We stayed for two nights in the autumn and were kept warm, well fed, and slept well. The “rustic“ descriptor refers to quirky layouts and ancient bowed floors that give this place some character, and also to the wonderful log fire and leather sofas in the foyer. We ate in the bar one evening, sadly one of the meals was under the heat lamp for too long and was all but inedible (this small problem was handled excellently by the waiting staff). The other plate was delicious. I’m giving four stars because we enjoyed our stay, and could probably return again, but I couldn’t wholeheartedly recommend it to all of our friends.

My husband and I booked a room but unfortunately we were not able to eat in the large room and, worse, the staff clearly showed us that a gay couple was not allowed. The room was poorly cleaned and had mold. Do not take this hotel if you have little self-esteem, hygiene and humanity.

Hotel which treats is homophobic, forces them to dress in a classy manner while heterosexual couples eat in hiking shoes in their restaurant, to flee!!

What a shame to discriminate against gay couples like that, didn't they pay for their room like everyone else??? Put it at the entrance in this case display it openly dare it openly!!! TO FLEE

Gay and lesbian couples are clearly not well received by the homophobic staff and the bosses are conspicuously absent when it comes to answering for their actions. Should we remember that homophobia is ILLEGAL and punishable by law?

Terrible and omophobic staff. Shocked by the horrible behavior of the staff towards an LGBT couple. In their place I would be ashamed 🤬🤬🤬 To avoid.

A lack of respect from staff for gay couples

Disastrous, damp, old and really outdated rooms. Deplorable behavior on the part of the service concerning a gay couple who was present at the same time as us. I would never set foot there again.

Horrible experience of homophobia in the restaurant.

We didn't stay at the hotel but visited the Bothy Bar / Pub out the back which found to be lovely and cosy. The service was really great from start to finish and we enjoyed our food (soup which was a decent size, and the mince with veg) It might look like from the outside round the side that its closed, but just pull the door hard! Luckily a couple behind us were visiting for the second night in a row and showed us how to get in :)

Great hotel. .never let's you down. .had the family up for the night bnb .they went to the enchanted forest. .I went to the bar

Disastrous experience at this establishment. The room is very old, dirty, dust everywhere, water infiltration, uncomfortable bed. For a very high price!

It is a marvelous building with a nice Victorian touch. Nice pub wit friendly staff and a dining room with wood fires like you've never see before. The building is almost 200y old and lots of details are also antique. So, if you see reviews about things about the hotel that we're maybe outdated or even malfunction, that's it... How nice to stay in a monument in these days of chain hotels. Thank you again for your Friendly welcome and service, good pubfood, quality breakfast. We loved it.....

It is a marvelous building with a nice Victorian touch. Nice pub wit friendly staff and a dining room with wood fires like you've never see before. The building is almost 200y old and lots of details are also antique. So, if you see reviews about things about the hotel that we're maybe outdated or even malfunction, that's it... How nice to stay in a monument in these days of chain hotels. Thank you again for your Friendly welcome and service, good pubfood, quality breakfast. We loved it.....

Very disappointed in the attitude in the Bothy bar. The barman was surly, unsmiling and unwelcoming. The beer was flat and when we complained we were told there was nothing wrong with it and nobody else had complained. We had enjoyed the "Braveheart" beer on previous occasions, so we new it was off. We had another of the Moulin beers that was fine. We were not prepared to pay for the replacements which the barman accepted. The prices are equivalent to London prices, very expensive! Some staff training and improvement in customer relations are very necessary. A friendly Barman would improve the atmosphere immensely. Pete Kirk

Lovely lunch here, very friendly staff

From what I understand, don't respect the persBTQUIA+.. A shame!

A super dog friendly pub , excellent staff and delicious tasty food - what more could you ask for ? Will definitely stop here again on my travels

Stayed overnight to attend the horse trials. Price was waaay over what the place was worth to stay in. £165 for no internet and no working tv in the room. We were told a 35 minute wait for dinner which came and was cold. One large glass of wine was £9.25. The only positives about the stay were it was clean and the staff were pleasant. Maybe worth £85 a night but no more.

This hotel was our first stay on a bikepacking tour of the Cairngorms. We rolled in late after a longer than anticipated day. We were able to sit right down for an awesome meal and the room was cozy and perfectly nice. The person at reception also kindly stored our bikes inside for us. We would absolutely stay here again.

Excellent spot at the entrance to the highlands. Wonderful hospitality.

The worst lunch we've experienced in a long time. Very tired experience all round. Food woeful and expensive

4 stars as I only had a drink in the beer garden with family and did not stay or have food. Definitely worth a try as it was busy and everyone was very friendly.

Good service. Very charming waiter. Food lovely - fab fish n chips. Perfect walk to and from Blair Athol caravan park

Went in for drinks and was told it is table service only. We sat at a table and despite there being 3 members of staff doing nothing we left after 15 minutes as no one was interested in taking an order. The tables could also do with a good clean as they were very sticky with food and drink residue. The bar itself is quirky and would be a ice place to sit but the service was appalling and I can't recommend this to anyone.

Review: Atholl Arms Hotel The Atholl Arms Hotel is steeped in history and beautifully decorated, which makes it a charming place to stay. The staff were kind and helpful, contributing to a pleasant experience. However, the small restaurant/pub at the back of the building feels like a newer addition that doesn't quite match the historic charm of the rest of the hotel. It seems a bit like an afterthought and doesn't integrate well with the overall aesthetic. Regarding the accommodations, the rooms could use some attention. Specifically, we stayed in Room 101, located on the left corridor, first door on the left. The room was a good size but could benefit from some updates and more care. The bathroom, in particular, needs a remodel, as the taps don't work properly and it generally needs an overhaul. Despite these drawbacks, the hotel has potential, especially as a venue for events, which they actively advertise. With some improvements, the Atholl Arms Hotel could be truly outstanding. Rating: 7/10

The place is absolutely charming, the dining room, the lobby, resolutely Scottish. Ideal location for visiting Blair Castle. The staff is friendly, the food very good. But, and it's a big but, the rooms are not up to standard. Well, yes, on the third floor, without elevator. An old-fashioned room, 140 cm bed with worn-out spring mattress, outdated bathroom with a shower that no longer holds a trickle of water... what a shame, when this place could be perfect!

Stopped over for an early dinner. Service was slow. Food was good. One of us had roast beef would have been nice to have had a steak knife to cut it although. One dog up on a couch didn’t agree with.

Had dinner in The Bothy and it was lovely. Sat out in the beer garden afterwards for a drink. Dog friendly.

Had a lovely stay at Atholl Arms. Beautiful traditional hotel in a magnificent setting. Staff were fantastic and made the stay very pleasurable.

Hotel very dark, room very dark. Lighting bad. Needs plumbing fixed. Telly didn't work but chamber maids changed telly immediately. Mattress too small for bed frame and room soon hot.

Had a lovely meal on my birthday cheers 🍻 👏 friendly staff

Stayed here for 5 nights. Had a beautiful room with a bay window Service was excellent, food very good. Lovely staff.

Cozy little town, haven't visited the hotel🙂

Barman a bit abrupt, but overall a nice place for a meal and a drink, can't stand at the bar to drink, table service only

Stayed here for one night of our motorbike tour, rooms were very clean, staff were very welcoming and friendly. Food was outstanding amazing service from the waitress and breakfast was excellent too will definitely be back.

Great wee bar that is dog friendly

Food overall very nice.....menu overpriced in bar area.....£17.95 for steak an ale pie??....£16.95 for mince an tatties??.....service good.....

Hmmmm. A grand hotel from days past. And, it’s grand days seem to be past. The room I was given, on the third floor, was dated and funky. Worn carpet and poor bathroom. I paid £100 bnb, but that’s 25% more than the room quality warrants. The dining hall is impressive, the breakfast less so. The open fires are kept burning, and they are welcome. If I’m passing through here again, I’d look for somewhere else.

Worst sleep we ever had in a hotel. We could actually hear people in the next room turn the light on and off. Location is great and the facilities are well kept. Everyone we met at reception is borderline rude. Hotel is dog friendly but won’t allow them in dinning area which means our dog had to stay in the car while we had breakfast although they charged us an extra £15 for the dog.

Great location, but standing in the shower covered in soap when the hot water pressure drops to zero and refuses to come back does not encourage giving a high rating.

Popped in for a couple of drinks when we were staying at local caravan park at weekend. First time visit to Blair Atholl Arms Hotel but definitely not our last time.

Great lunch at the bothy, good service and nice pub grub

A classic olde worlde highland hotel in a stunning location. Tartan carpets, log fires and good food. Our room was fresh and comfortable. Some of our friends were less fortunate...cramped and a bit foosty. Definitely worth a visit though.

Wonderful place to stay, extremely helpful and friendly staff. Will definitely be back. Cannot praise them enough. Great value for money.

Great wee pub - staff are lovely. Dog friendly.

Stayed at the Atholl Arms last weekend for 3 nights. Traditional Scottish hotel which is warm and welcoming. Food was excellent and staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.

The very definition of hospitality, this cosy hotel really hits the spot, even in a cold, rainy February.

The food and hospitality was great The open fire was certainly what we needed after a long day outside in the cold.

Our room was a bit tired, but everything else was amazing - service, food and ambience. 100% recommended. Oh, and we are in the trade so can be pretty picky....

Loved the lunch here! Strangely we had to eat in the bar because that's how they serve in the winters - but it was delicious!!

Fabulous wee pub. Really friendly staff, very attentive and couldn’t do more for us. Went here twice in a short period of time. Top class. Our dog loved it as well, he got two sausages and he’s not stopped going on about it since. Great experience all around. Shout out to the superb New Zealand bar lady, she was excellent

Lovely hotel, in a stunning location. Good service in both the hotel and the pub.

Extremely cozy and warm place. The style, the open fire, the breakfast is top notch. It's probably the first hotel which forces me to leave my room just to sit in the common space.

Went to the Bothy Bar at the back of the hotel. A huge improvement on the way it once was. Quite a lot of time and effort had gone into it. A warm, welcoming atmosphere with just the right degree of privacy. Recommended!

Warning! Not dog friendly at all. Booked only to be told our well behaved dog could not spend breakfast with us. Both room bookings had to be cancelled and all evening meals. Our advice is try somewhere else if you have a dog.

Amazing day .. warm and welcoming an live music food and staff amazing. Decor is stunning .Just by the river tay ..Was just perfect ... so recommend ..

Stopped by here for lunch as we know the food is good, the dogs are welcome and the service is friendly. Plenty space for big dogs (3 golden retrievers). Would definitely recommend, wide range on the menu. We had selection of dishes, Cullen skink, sandwiches, salad and fries. Looking forward to returning on next trip in a couple of months.

Cosy bar with friendly staff, great beers and a fab menu!

Very cosy bar / restaurant. Open fire and lovely girl serving us .

Fantastic food went for evening meal it was fab

Ordered a steak ciabatta with fries and slaw. For the price you would expect a good quality meat for the little you get on the sandwich but most of it was tough, chewy fat which was unfortunate. Slaw is bland but the fries were good.

We enjoy the bothy with our wee dog

went here for food great place good service but dropped my phone in the toilet so loses a star

We were desperate for a place to eat in Blair Atholl and came across this pub. We ate in the bothy and it was a cosy atmosphere. The food was really flavoursome and pretty reasonable for the quality. We had fried calamari, curry and haggis and my partner said it was the best haggis he's ever tried. The staff were super friendly and all in all it was a great experience. We will be back!

Wer "old world charme" erleben will ist hier am richtigen Platz. Wunderschön gegenüber dem Schloßpark gelegen, lädt dieses altehrwürdige Hotel ein, in vergangene Zeiten zurückzureisen. Brennende Kaminfeuer in Pub, Lobby und "Rittersaal", weiche Chesterfield Sofas und eine wirklich rundherum passende Einrichtung machen die Sache komplett. Auch wenn man nicht zum Lachsangeln oder Golfen in Schottland sein sollte, so stellt sich hier beim hervorragenden Frühstück vor prasselnden Kaminfeuer das Gefühl ein, doch irgendwie eine Lordschaft zu sein.

The Bothy Bar is expectacular. I love how cosy it is, waiters are awesome going above and beyond and there is good pub food.

Charming, atmospheric hotel that's not seen a refurb in half a century but I loved it. It's like a cool dream about an old hotel. The mattress is terrible, the water pressure from the electric shower is low, the electric wall-mounter heaters smack of 1970s council house but see past it. The dining room is spectacular, the roaring fires are a thing of beauty and the breakfast is excellent. I'm giving 5 stars because it's enchanting and memorable in a way that few hotels are.

What a lovely place, I had a great time away.

I ordered the steak and ale pie. Probably one of the worst I’ve ever had. Meat was dry and tasteless and potatoes were tasteless as well. Pastry was also dry and horrible. Don’t go here. Avoid at all cost. At 16.95 you really expect a lot more. I’m not angry. I’m just disappointed :(

Not a wonderful experience here, food not up to scratch.

Great food and friendly service. Cosy pub with good atmosphere

Lovely hotel with staff who went above and beyond for my disabled / elderly grandmother. Also great meals at decent prices.

Loved the old-fashioned and 'busy' interieur. Food is good.

It's just a lovely experience off the A9. Amazing food, we had a huge lunch in the Bothy bar. Hope to stay here one day.

Good food, excellent service in the Bothy Bar. Very friendly staff and pleasant surroundings.

Comimos. Parada en camino a otro destino.

We stayed at the Atholl Arms for a weekend reunion with approximately 50 others. We had Friday and Saturday night suppers, and Celeidgh dancing on Saturday in their dining hall. Our family suite was pleasing - facing the road --quiet, clean and user friendly. Old fashioned desk service instead of a scanner/machine/robot. Dining room was super well-organised - breakfast orders taken efficiently and food delivered immaculately as ordered. For the numbers being served this was impressive. Friday night the best lasagne I have ever had was served. For this I asked the Maitre'd for the recipe and the chef personally wrote it down for me! Saturday night for the black tie dinner for 60+ salmon was served - again an excellent standard of food for such large numbers at one time for a local, family-style hotel. Requests and questions were answered and at busy times the staff remained cheerful and personable. We had a great time there! Tons to do and see around the area. Enjoy this old-school family - style hotel with high quality service while you can!

Wir waren nur zum Essen dort. Zum Hotelbetrieb kann ich nichts sagen. Die Gaststube, darf man in dem Fall wirklich so nennen, war so schottisch wie man sich das vorstellt. Da musste ich natürlich zum ersten Mal ein Haggis probieren. Und mir hat es geschmeckt. Leider fehlen mir die Vergleichsmöglichkeiten. Alles in allem ein typischer Schottlandabend wie aus dem Bilderbuch. Kleine Schönheitsfehler und Abnutzungserscheinungen waren aber sichtbar. Da sollte das Management aufpassen.

Popped into the Atholl Arms for lunch after a morning exploring the local area. Food was good with friendly service, plus my beer was nice and cold on a warm highland day. Worth the stop.

Excellent food and drink plus kind staff.

Typical but really welcoming, clean and warm pub, we had a really great dinner with friends. Food was really good (Atholl double beef burger superbe, salad very tasty, maybe fries not the same level; my friend a great beef'n'Ale, would be my next choice). Special mention to the waiters: really supportive, funny, but they possess the right equilibrium not to be "too much". A "must-do" for dinner when in Glasgow

Nice pub to sit in for a drink but wouldn’t recommend the £13 macaroni cheese - it was 100% the Heinz variety from a tin just upended into a little dish - they hadn’t even seasoned or tried to hide it under a homemade cheese crust. Mega cheeky since mac & cheese is a simple, cheap meal to whip up from scratch.

Definitely one of the nicer places to stay. Friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere. I’d stay there again.

Had a lovely family meal here at the end of our holiday, after a 20mile walk and a Munro it was gratefully received 😅the food was incredible and the girls serving us were attentive but not overly so. We would definitely go back, such a lovely atmosphere and the option to eat outside if you wished.

Drink review only - Just doesn’t make sense having to take a table and wait on being served for a drink. I’ve came here for years upon years and live visiting to have a few sociable drinks and not necessarily eating. It’s lost some of the oldy worldy atmosphere and I’m still scratching my head as to what table service for drinks would make any commercial sense ! I hasten to add the waitress was lovely and efficient but still, I’d rather it functioned as a normal bar / restaurant!

Nice Scottish hotel with fabulous traditional decor. Classic pub food.

We just stopped here for a cup of coffee from the bar. The coffee was really good. The service was very friendly. We sat outside at a bench in the sun.

Honestly dont want to write this. I have been coming here for 25 years and loved every meal. Bar this one. The prices are abysmal for what you get. Venison calibrese starter was a salad with two shavings of dyed ham. Steak pie was cold and got sent back twice. Dont reheat pie in a microwave mr chef man. Roast must of been trown off a wall. Insult to i injury it was served with one potato. Burger was like out of a fairground van. Hate to be a karen but we complained to just a sorry and nothing else. To top it off, visited the toilet to exit my vile meal and could only wipe with hand drying roll. Needed a pillow for the way home. I could genuinely write more but im too frustrated.

Nice place for food and drink with friendly staff

Lovely hotel went for a meal it was great staff very helpful and in a beautiful location

Beautiful hotel in stunning surroundings. The team here were amazing, as was the food. My partner said the steak and ale pie was the best he'd ever had. Visiting Blair Castle is a must.

Lovely food & pleasant service. We arrived after a number of tourist parties so it took quite a while to get our food however it was worth it in the end.

Rude, Unfriendly, Confrontational & Bad Tempered I apologise to all our visitors to this stunning area - this sort of service is TOTALLY unacceptable and belongs in the Stone Age - IT IS NOT representative of our fabulous country or its people.

Great lunch and very friendly staff. Thanks.

Lovely place to stay, very comfortable, very Scottish.

Excellent experience all round granted the weather was perfect but food was excellent.

Didn't stay there just had drinks

Just in for something to eat in the Bothy Bar and the food was lovely, sat out in the garden and had our meal as we had the dogs with us.

A pit stop for lunch on our way to Glasgow! Two adults two kids. Nice service pleasant staff. Fish & chips was very tasty all of our food was enjoyed the kids as well. Will definitely return here again we will be back in Blair atholl next month so looking forward to eating here again.