Atholl Hotel Restaurant in Aberdeen City

We stayed at 8 different hotels and guest houses during our last 2-week visit to Scotland. Unfortunately, this was our least favorite. We liked that there is plenty of onsite parking, restaurant, and bar. Check-in was quick; but the layout has you walking through the bar and restaurant to get to the check-in desk. Rather awkward for those walking through; and mildly distracting for those enjoying a drink or meal. The room itself was spacious and I liked the trouser press. However, signage in the room requests you keep the bathroom door closed when showering to prevent the fire alarm from going off. This turns the bathroom literally into a steam room. Everything; and I mean everything gets wet/damp, and stays that way. The hallways are very narrow and have a moldy smell. The bar downstairs is well stocked; but the bartenders are unable to mix a drink. I don't mean they lack the skills - but refuse. I love a good Scotch; but my wife occasionally prefers a mixed cocktail. Not possible here.

We met up with family who had travelled up from Edinburgh and Kinross and we chose the Atholl for lunch as it's always been the best of Aberdeen. I can confirm 100% that it still remains in that category after change of ownership. Great selection of traditional grub and every meal was first class as was service. Recommend highly to anyone.

This is a classic old world restaurant. The clientele are primarily seniors. They are quite busy. The menu was classic Scottish / British. We had burgers. They were quite large. They tasted fair. Service was good.

Our third stop on our two-week tour. We were on the second floor (unfortunately no elevator, but that wasn't a problem for us, elevator only to the first floor ;)). The room was large and clean. For breakfast there was the option of having breakfast freshly prepared from the menu. The service was warm and the breakfast was delicious. The location was okay for us, free parking. Although it is in a very quiet location, a bit removed from the city. Therefore you had to walk about 30-45 minutes to the city center. Unfortunately the city didn't promise us Aberdeen, but that's nothing the hotel can do about it.

Generally good country hotel vibe. Mediocre food, and really bad wifi. Car parking arrangements were generous. Our evening waitress was somewhat rude I thought. Overall good for a night if one has to stay, but wont visit for leisure

Had my wedding reception there. The rok. Was beautiful the staff that helped us were friendly and very efficent. Had a .wonderful stay tjerë would highly recommend

Took my darling wife for a meal to celebrate our 25th wedding about.Knew it would not let us down.Great friendly welcome,as requested I got a near window table,got the amazing menu,drinks order came in no time at all,after convient time to ponder what to eat a waitress came to ask our order.Didnt wait long for it to arrive ,and it was worth waiting for,as usual.Couldn't fault our visit on anything. Will definitely be back.

This is absolutely my favourite hotel in Scotland. I have stayed many times whilst in Scotland attending The Highland show and The Scone country show. Usually there are a few day in between. This hotel is my first choice. Nearby there are lovely easy walks and so many interesting places. Most of the time I just relax here and do very little. Dog friendly and brilliant.

Lovely people, service was very nice. Just tea with cream and warm scones which were enjoyable. Lovely place, building looks amazing.

Nice hotel restaurant with an offering of Scottish comfort foods. We both ordered the Sunday Roast and it immediately came out. It’s a big draw here, dining room was full of customers so get reservations. The roast was well done even tho we asked for med. rare. Potatoes, gravy and Yorkshire pudding were okay. We are still looking for the perfect Sunday roast!

We had dinner and breakfast at the restaurant and the food was mediocre.

A lovely wee hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Room was very comfortable, very spacious and spotless. It's only a half hour walk into town, with some lovely walks and parks locally.

Great hotel to stay at, host's were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was ordered the night before and was freshly prepared that morning.

Came into the hotel looking to purchase a bottle of wine to take back to our room. Martin was extremely polite and knowledgeable in helping us make a selection. It was a very nice experience, thanks to Martin.

Traditional hotel. Lovely staff and good food.

Usual spot for lunch. Always consistent with the quality and service

We were absolutely enchanted with the staff, room, and amenities of the Atholl Hotel. Our only complaint is that our visit was far too short! We were warmly welcomed upon arrival after a long day of driving and sightseeing (that included a stop at Dunnottar Castle for a surprise proposal and double-rainbow approval from the Universe!). We thoroughly enjoyed the in-house restaurant which provided fantastic service, delicious food, and honored us with celebratory flutes of champagne. Our room was large and accommodating with a sizable and well-appointed en-suite - the bathtub was an unexpected treat! Atholl Hotel will have a special place in our experience of Scotland for both the gracious accommodations and personal service.

What a fantastic hotel. My only disappointment is that I was only staying for one night. Room was warm, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The shower was excellent, and very invigorating. My evening meal ticked all the boxes, and a hearty Scottish breakfast pre departure was the icing on the cake. Service: Every member of staff I interacted with (I didn't get names) was polite, talkative and friendly. Welcomed warmly, and thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. Highly recommended!

This is a firm favourite of my in-laws who are in their 80s. My father in-law is coeliac so needs gluten free and there is plenty of options on the menu, in fact his fish and chips were amazing, the portions are always big. We were in the bar on a Friday evening and it was relaxed and busy. The staff are always exceptional.

My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed our lunch today, the turkey was cooked to perfection, the hotel was very busy the staff coped admirably. This is a lovely traditional hotel which we are fortunate to have in Aberdeen altogether it is wonderful.

Can't go wrong at the Atholl! Always guaranteed a friendly welcome and fine food.

Just there for a birthday celebration

Great hotel, food excellent, staff friendly and helpful, nice clean rooms.will be back.

Three weeks now for Sunday lunch whoever is in the kitchen they need to make sure he never leaves the food was amazing knocked it out the park service is good manager is excellent few members of staff a bit lax but if you want good home cooked food it’s the place for you

Went for a catch up with old workmates. Food was excellent and good selection. Staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful Will definitely be back.

Useful for the training course I was on. Didn't eat there so can't say what it was like but really nice atmosphere.

The best hotel in Aberdeen with caring staff who also care for the hotel.

Fab place to dine. Highly recommend

An outstanding hotel that sits in a deluxe location. I very much enjoyed my stay. My dinner at the in-house restaurant was an embodiment of perfection. The staff were clearly well-trained, courteous, and helpful. I highly recommend this exquisite establishment.

Lovely meals rather expensive though good service and atmosphere

Held up by roadworks - arrived at the Hotel at 2.05 pm (Wed) for Lunch, Sorry sir, the kitchen is closed! Quite surprised, its supposed to be a Hotel and they close the kitchen at 2pm! Left hungry to find a Hotel that doesn't close the kitchen at 2pm.

so refreshing to have home cooked food with fresh ingredients at a reasonable price. I didn't bother going anywhere else, why, what's the point

Lovely well cooked food from a very varied menu. Helpings are huge! Breakfasts are the Attholl cooked breakfast. You don't have space for lunch are that.

A family member and I visited here for dinner. It's a traditional Scottish hotel and restaurant. The menu is also somewhat traditional, and was appetising. The beef was a little more cooked than we would have liked, but it was good quality. I would definitely eat here again when I next visit Aberdeen.

Went for lunch, having checked the menu online prior to booking. The person I was with chose the venue, purely based on the menu as they wanted to have either a steak or some venison, and both were showing on a menu on the website entitled 'Lunch/dinner'. On arrival, following the covid briefing, we were led to a table which had been cleared after the previous diners had left, but it had not been cleaned, and we had to actually ask somebody to clean in. The person I was dining with asked about steak/venison and was informed that these were only available for dinner in the evening, not for lunch. We queried why they were shown on the website as being available for both. The lady waiting on us went away to check and came back to say that they would do it, but it would be pan fried and not grilled as the grill wasn't on. This was acceptable to my dining buddy. I had queried what came with the fish cake ie chips, etc and was told just salad. I ordered it with an additional side of chips. When the food arrived, the steak was excellent. My dining partner has travelled the world and has been back in Aberdeen for around 3 years. He said that it was the best steak he had anywhere in the area, if not the entire UK. The fish cake, however, was a different kettle of fish (excuse the pun). A large dinner plate arrived with one fishcake, half a lemon and a spoonfull of green sticks. I wasn't familiar with samphire before, but I certainly am now. The waitress had told me the fishcake came with salad, so I was expecting lettuce, tomato, etc. Instead, I got a spoonfull of what I assume was steamed samphire. I found it to be unedible, despite trying my best to chew it. So that would have left me with just a fishcake - certainly not worth just shy of £10. I was glad that I had ordered a side of chips. The total bill for these 2 dishes, a pint of coke, 2 sparkling waters and one coffee was about £50. Whilst there was a steak in the mix, it seems excessive - especially taking into account what was provided for the fishcake meal. I have dined here many times in the past, and always thought it on the slightly pricy side, but the quality of the food and the portion sizes made up a little for the higher prices. Therefor this visit was disapointing. It was a shame as the steak was good.

Went here for a meal. Staff were very friendly. Food was excellent and such a lot of choice on the menu. Big portions on our plates. Plenty of sanitizing in place. Will certainly be back

Lovely staff, so clean and Covid friendly with great cosy outdoor seating, calming atmosphere and a fab Whiskey menu.

What a pleasure visiting here. Covid safe system in place. Good menu lots of choice. First class service and a lovely meal. Looking forward to a return visit.

Lunch today was a delightful escape from most of the horrors of covid. The staff went out of their way to welcome us and to make all the restrictions manageable. The food was as good as always and portions still assume you have been working in the fields since first light. The establishment and its fine staff richly deserve to weather this storm - I have been eating here for 40 years and hope there are a few more decades left!

Finally got round to ordering from the Atholl’s great takeaway menu. Everything was perfect and piping hot. Treat yourself!

from breakfast to meals all day or snacks all very well presented hot plates when appropriate and scrumptious food and desserts

Enjoyed a delicious meal and a lovely bottle of fizz in The Atholl. Same traditional high quality home cooking as it’s always been renowned for and all COVID-19 precautions in place to make it feel very safe. Very pleasant staff and a thoroughly good experience all in all! We’ll be back for sure!

A grand and charming venue, just splendid, high recommended for tasty food and steady service. Do try

Visited for lunch. Excellent service in beautiful surroundings. The meals arrived very quickly and were beautifully presented. I had the chicken and my wife, the beef. The portions were huge and the ingredients of the highest quality. Everything was cooked to perfection. Quite an expensive place but perfection doesn’t come cheap. Would highly recommend!

Una vez más, las tres 'damas que almuerzan' decidimos regresar al Atholl.Nos encanta el ambiente agradable, el personal encantador, pero especialmente la súper comida.Desafortunadamente, uno de nuestros números no llegó, ya que fue retenida en la Clínica de Fractura, por lo que éramos dos en esta ocasión.Como siempre, el restaurante estaba bastante lleno, un lugar tan popular para el almuerzo.Tuvimos una bonita mesa tranquila en la parte de atrás, aunque junto a una fiesta de 13/14 mujeres, pero no eran nada ruidosas.Elegí el pollo cajún con ensalada, y mi amigo tenía el pastel de carne. El pollo cajún era particularmente picante y caliente, lo que me gusta, pero podría haber sorprendido a algunos comensales. El pastel de carne estaba lleno de carne de res y deliciosa salsa, pero algunas verduras más que lo acompañaban no habrían salido mal.Los dos terminamos con un café con leche. Nuestra factura con propina fue de 17 cada uno.El servicio fue impecable como siempre por todas las camareras realmente agradables y impecables.El Atholl nunca decepciona.

Me gustaría felicitar a Gordon, Lee y al equipo del Atholl Hotel por hacer de la ocasión del 80 cumpleaños de mi madre una noche tan especial. La comida y el servicio eran impecables y nada era un problema. Los filetes estaban hechos a la perfección y cada otro plato ordenado estaba muy bien preparado y presentado. Todo el personal que trabajaba en la noche era profesional y amable y, como resultado, no tengo ningún problema en recomendarle el Atholl para su ocasión especial, función, almuerzo o cena.

Very good food, freshly prepared. Very good value. Friendly service. The dining room and bar is very poplar with local people.

Never let down by food at the Atholl! Good, traditional, well-cooked food served by professional and attentive staff.

The Atholl Hotel restaurant in the west end of Aberdeen city has a great reputation and after a vist with family recently their reputation remains in place. We were warmly welcomed and placed directly to our reserved table of four. The restaurant was busy when we arrived and it is highly recommended to book in advance even during a week day.They have an extensive diner menu, including tradional scottish fair. The bar next to the resturant is the main bar of the hotel and is always popular with regulars and visitors alike.Drink orders were taken efficiently, although were we a guest down they were quick to react when our final family member arrived some 15-mins later.The order for food was taken briskly when we had decided what we wanted. Our order comprised of their roast Buchan Chicken; Atholl Chicken Currry and 2 x portions of deep fried North sea Haddock and clean plates all around.

As usual had a great evening at the Atholl. Super food brilliant service and a real buzz about the hotel. It has never let us down.

We fined at the Atholl restaurant multiple times while we stayed at the Atholl hotel. The service was flawless and the meals were excellent! Steaks were cooked perfectly, and the Roast Buchan Chicken is recommended. Try the Knickerbocker Glory!!

A last minute visit for lunch. Excellent lunch, tasty food, good selection, great efficient and polite service. Highly recommended.

Delicious soup and grilled entre cote followed by tasty dessert which made me feel quite guilty about calories, but all very nice, with good service. Wine menu is modest but good enough to satisfy the taste.

Logró conseguir una mesa larga para todos nosotros. El servicio era bueno y la comida era deliciosa. No es un gran menú, que por lo general garantiza ingredientes frescos. Las raciones eran grandes y caliente. ¡No es el lugar más barato de la ciudad, especialmente por la cerveza! . En general, una buena relación calidad-precio.

While staying at this hotel we enjoyed the good complimentary full breakfasts. We also had a very good dinner there on our anniversary & rec'd a complimentary bottle of wine & dessert truffles! Thank you again for your thoughtfulness.

Had a very pleasant lunch with some good friends again, a good menu of traditional pub food, i had my usual a mixed meat salad, along with a bowl of chips to compensate !

Have been to the Atholl a few times now, there is not one thing I can fault. All the staff are friendly, helpful and go above and beyond to make sure you enjoy your visit

Dropped in for lunch before visiting relatives in hospital. The welcome we received on arrival warmed our hearts, big smiles and friendly manner. The staff made us feel like family showing us to a table and engaging in friendly banter. There was a light lunch on offer but also a wide menu for larger appetites. What took my eye from the first glance at the menu was ox cheek with horseradish mash....I could not resist and was not disappointed. Would thoroughly recommend this place. Wonderful staff, divine food and great atmosphere.

We ate here as we were staying the night in the hotel and were surprised how much we enjoyed the food which was reasonably priced. The waiting staff were attendant, polite, helpful but not pushy. If I am every visiting in this area again I would certainly plan to eat at the Atholl Hotel again.

The Atholl is an Aberdeen institution. On a Monday night the bar and restaurant were buzzing and it's a fair bet that most of the clientele were regulars. Service is smooth and friendly. Portions are generous and you can see why patrons often order half portions. It's mainly a traditional menu with all the usual favourites but I had the ox cheeks - a delicious melt in the mouth choice.

Severe diarrhoea shortly after meal of smoked salmon and prawns. Suggests all is not well in the kitchen. The smoked salmon looked "off" and was either out of date or contaminated. I only drank bottled water. Therefore I believe it was the seafood.

Fabulous service,,,,, 6 of us from 95 to 15, the staff couldn’t do enough to help. Large, varied menu, something to suit everyone.

This is a very traditional almost quaintly old fashioned hotel in Aberdeen with a slightly, erm, older clientele.

This is a long established hotel retruant the food is homley and seasonal ( lovely Xmas dinnerd) the staf are so helpfull and nothing is two much good selection at the bar to suite all tastes and has a relaxed atmospher.

I had a group of 16 in to the Atholl for lunch and we had a lovely time with good food and excellent service. Prices reasonable.

Booked for a graduation lunch. There were four of use there. We were shown to a table at the window lovely area plenty of room.Ordered drinks two menus to pick from so two of us has the festive set menu and two had the standard menu. Starters we had were a fruit platter,scotch broth and two had the prawn platter. We all enjoyed them really good. Then the mains two had the battered haddock and the other two had the xmas beef and xmas vegetarian wellington. Everyone cleared there plates delicious. DESSERT next two had ice creams one had the xmas profiteroles and one had xmas creme brulee everyone agreed very good. Then to finish teas coffee with mints and fudge. We had a lovely afternoon there. Staff were brilliant very attentive couldn't fault them. We would highly recommend the Atholl Hotel Restaurant. We will definitely be back.

Nos reunimos con un amigo en Aberdeen y él sugirió el Atholl. Lo encontramos en el bar y luego en el restaurante. A pesar de que era miércoles estaba muy ocupado en el bar y restaurante con numerosos grupos almorzando. La comida del bar se veía genial y no nos podemos quejar de la comida en el restaurante.

Visité aquí para reunirse con un amigo para almorzar, que visita regularmente, lugar ocupado al entrar, amable bienvenida por parte del personal, tomamos una bebida antes de que llegara nuestro amigo y la zona del bar se llenó rápidamente de clientes, llevados al restaurante, ordenamos plato de mariscos, pollo piri piri y un sándwich, toda la comida estaba recién hecha y muy sabrosa, nuevamente el restaurante se llenó rápidamente, tuvimos un almuerzo agradable y recomendaríamos una visita aquí

Tuvimos una muy mala experiencia con el hotel que elegimos para tomar un refrigerio después del funeral de mi padre, y cuando mi madre murió, visitamos otros lugares antes de decidirnos por el Atholl Hotel.

Great food and service, good location ,easy to find.in a very good state in and outside,would return .

Este restaurante sirve una buena variedad de "favoritos", pero también ofrece platos "más nuevos". El listado de "favoritos" demuestra el éxito de larga data de este restaurante, que se basa en gran medida en su costumbre local. Tampoco tiene miedo de probar diferentes platos adicionales y el menú es bastante extenso. El servicio también es muy bueno. En general, vale la pena una visita.

Second visit to this spacious dining area didn’t disappoint , very attentive and friendly staff dealt quickly with our order. Generous home cooked portions, well presented, and piping hot. Bonus of this hotel is there is ample parking behind hotel.

Excellent choice of menu. Quality of my chosen dish was very good. My only 'complaint' would be that, for me, the portions of food were too big.

Try the mince and oatmeal, scampi yummy. Traditional Scottish breakfast good selection of continental, try the local Aberdeen roll or Rowie

Good quality food with a wide range of choice for most tastes. All served in the quiet ambiance of of a cosy restaurant.

The food is good, the service excellent, the portions huge. It’s the same menu as it was about 15 years ago, nothing fancy! They seem pretty clued up on allergies and there were several gf choices.

I booked a family party for my mum's 70th. The Atholl managed to fit us all in their smaller function room as some of the guests were wee. I really appreciated them making the effort for this and opening the adjacent bar as it wasnt booled.

The restaurant serves traditional british grub - but aimed at a more beige style senior clientele (think cold ham salads and skirley). Food is always a good standard, waiting staff are excellent and thoughtful. Prices seem steep for what is essentially mince and tatties (+£15). Really impressed with the sticky toffee pudding - contains dates (as it should do!) and lots of butterscotch sauce. Loads of free parking.

We were a group of ladies. Menu had plenty of choice with lots of traditional dishes like roast chicken and skirlie, scampi, fish and chips. Helpings are generous but half portions are available.Clientele tends to be elderly or family groups. Staff are welcoming and helpful.This is a popular venue and it pays to book ahead. People tend to eat early here and by 9.30 it was very quiet.

Ive been a couple of times recently, not sure I'd go back.

I'm giving this restaurant 3 stars for the following reasons.

My two grandsons wanted to return to the Athol hotel.as usual great food and excellent service from the staff

We had family lunch here & everyone enjoyed the food so much we are going back next week. The fish and chips were delicious but looking forward to having the curry next time.

Booked for a party of 8 following our annual trip to the panto. We were made to feel very welcome and the service and food were excellent. It was good traditional food done well. Would certainly recommend to anyone

Booked a table here for a family gathering. Could not fault this place one little bit. Food was excellent and service superb. It was very busy but we still were made to feel very special. Thank you.

Busy Wednesday night 6 people. We did not book and were shown to a nice table after a short wait. The traditional Scottish food was well cooked and plentiful. We enjoyed banter with the staff. Plenty of parking.

The Atholl continues to deliver well on British classics. And, especially when there’s a nip in the Aberdeen air, what’s better than a warming plate of sausage and mash or a Sunday roast with all the trimmings? We went for fish and chips last time...

We love the Atholl Hotel and Restaurant. It beautifully presents an atmosphere of welcome for residents and visitors and staff members who really look after you, and nothing is a bother. It is a busy restaurant and bar lounge where the tempting menu has so much selection, with emphasis on using local produce and suppliers. Atholl favourites are dishes which we're tried many times, but with such a varied menu, you can sample food which cater for all tastes. What we like is that smaller portions from the menu can be ordered, which suits our needs as we cannot eat as much as we used to. The food is prepared to order and we like the Buchan Chicken dish (a local favourite), as well as the Haddock dish, either battered or breaded, another favourite is the mince, tatties and skirlie! But anything from the menu is worth tasting although we stick to 'our' favourites. Even when the restaurant and bar lounge is busy with food being served, it is a lovely place to meet and eat, and know that the staff are looking after every diner. There is nothing that I have ever disliked about the Atholl, its food, its welcome, its staff. Brilliant, in our opinion.

The Atholl has succeeded in introducing an improved range of menu items whilst wisely retaining the 'old favourites', even making incremental changes to these without losing their character. The Atholl certainly isn't dull, but it's predictability is one of its endearing qualities.

We go here regularly and always enjoy the food and the service. Also we go for Christmas Dinner every year and are never disappointed. One of the last decent places with quality old school management style which modern day restaurants no longer have ! Highly recommend

I had not been here for several years but it will not be as long until I return next time. Staff friendliness was evident from the first moment we booked by telephone to arriving early - nothing was too much trouble. I visited on a Sunday lunchtime with my elderly parents and ate in the bar area rather than the formal dining area - this was beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. Parking is plentiful and the hotel is accessible to those in wheelchairs. The menu was extensive and covered everything form the normal items to those a little more unusual. Half portions are available and staff went out of their way to help on choices. Food was of a very high standard and well presented. We were all very pleasantly surprised. Most of the clientele are a little older but there is something to suit everyone on the menu. Thoroughly recommend and I will be returning soon.

There is a huge choice of food , all of which is excellent. The service is very attentive and friendly too. Would definitely recommend to anyone .

we went for a lunch on a Saturday , it was a very nice menu, and covered all tastesand we met some friends, and had a wonderful time, my husband and I used to go every Friday night tea time , the service is second to none and the food is of highest quality, and cater to all your needs

Went to a function here, the staff are very attentive, the menu was surprisingly good, choice of 4 starters and 4 mains, served hot and well presented. If anything my criticism would be not to serve such a large chicken breast as it was quite off putting.

Nice homely food, big portions and good value. Had the fish and chips and it was huge. Service is very good and nice atmospheric

Very good restaurant which was busy with both hotel guests and locals which is a good sign. The food was well cooked with a good choice and the service and staff were friendly and helpful.

The meals were well presented and cooked to perfection, The service was also excellent and could not be faulted throughout our stay . The restaurant was always busy so best to book to avoid disappointment, I would recommend this restaurant to anyone

Very attentive service and good food , huge portions which we struggled to finish . Consistently good .

I seem to be at the Atholl a lot these days, and why not? - when it is consistently good. We had dinner there with friends on a Saturday night. I had booked ahead, and just as well, as it was busy, with all tables taken.For starters my husband and I both had the Haggis Balls which are delicious, and very filling, with a lovely Drambuie sauce.My friend and I both had the ‘special’ of Salmon in Filo Pastry. There is an extensive menu, and always plenty specials options too. My husband had the Slow cooked featherblade of Beef – SO tender. The other gent opted for the Pork Loin Chops. My husband and my friend had another pick from the specials menu for dessert - the Raspberry & White Chocolate Roulade. They both raved about how good it was.The guys - not driving - enjoyed a bottle of wine, and a nightcap each too, and nobody was rushing us to leave.We love the terrific service and the homely relaxed atmosphere, a slight step back in time, but just as we like it. Never disappointed at the Atholl, and we've been going there since 1970!

I visited this restaurant with family members on a recent visit to Aberdeen. Everything about the evening was excellent. The staff were polite and professional, the food very good and the atmosphere superb. All in all a first class evening.