Delnashaugh Hotel in Moray

We arrived after walking from Craigellachie. Our walking instructions had said that the owners would pick us up at Ballindalloch Station, but when we phoned we were told that this was no longer the case, and we had to walk another 1.5 miles in the pouring rain. After a struggle to work out what direction the hotel was in, we contacted the owner again who didn't seem to know where we were. We eventually worked it out with google Maps. However the hotel was pleasant and the showers were particularly good. There is a set menu at £30 per head, offering only one choice for each course. We would have preferred to maybe have a choice of 2 menus. The rooms were good and the staff were lovely. We found the drinks to be expensive. Breakfast was nice and the lady who serves breakfast was lovely.

We stayed B& B for three nights to attend a family wedding. The staff were superb. We dined in twice. Angus the chef provided a well balanced and delicious set menu. It was truly “dog friendly” The staff are all dog lovers and committed to treating your best friend as well as they do you. Staffing discreet but friendly and attentive and definitely go over and above their duties. Well done. We hope to return.

A return visit to The Delnashaugh Hotel. A very different experience to our stay last year. The bedrooms and bathrooms have been freshened up. New electric showers, curtains and a generous tea coffee tray.The sitting room, bar and dining room also refurbished. We received notification of the set menus the week before our visit to allow any allergies, likes dislikes etc. to be considered. Dining each evening at 19.30 encouraged a drink in the bar first and a gathering of the diners so created a good atmosphere. The food was excellent, varied, local and I would be confident to stay for a week even though we only had four nights. Breakfast was a highlight with the elegant Joan, who greeted you warmly each morning and even accommodated us for an early flight on our departure. Denise the house manager was friendly and efficient and I felt our DBB rate was very keenly priced. We all look forward to visiting again.

Stopped for a couple of drinks after some walking in the hills. Decided to book a table for dinner as places open off season are few and far-between. The food was fine and on a par with the other places we visited in the area. The food was fresh and there was plenty of it. But what really set The Delnashaugh apart was the friendly owners who not only offered to pick us up from our accommodation but also dropped us off again after our meal. There are lots of clichés about Highland hospitality but this is a real case in point. Would certainly go again.

Had a lovely family meal this evening. Very friendly welcome, good service - thanks to all the team for making it a great evening. Food was delicious and they accommodate our birthday cake, balloons etc. would highly recommend.

The team were so friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The hotel rooms are lovely and huge. Very clean and tidy. Breakfast was great too.

Stayed at the Delnashaugh Hotel with 9 other family members for a little fishing and general catch up now that restrictions allow. We cannot thank Fiona, Andrew and all the girls enough for their hospitality and making this break one we will remember and are already planning to repeat. The location is stunning and so quiet it is impossible not to completely relax! The food is outstanding and locally sourced, the atmosphere so chilled, none of us wanted to leave! Many thanks again guys, see you again soon!

We had a dinner on a Sat evening. I ordered a deluxe burger. The portion was very generous and they're at great prices. The burger was great and well cooked. highly recommended Andy is a local and seemed to be very knowledgeable.

Lovely friendly service, great lunch. Even got some retail therapy as they sell items from small local businesses. Would recommend and definitely visit again.

Met up with family for lunch here.Beautiful location Lovely log fire and made very welcome.Very extensive menu for lunch time and very reasonable prices. All Covid rules adhered to. Certainly recommend.

What a great place to stay.Both Andrew and Fiona made us all very welcome including Milo my cocker spaniel couldFelt like you were staying at home.View from the room amazing with deer aplenty.Food very tasty and reasonably priced Fiona went over and above by letting me use her own phone to make a call to Australia Great base for exploring Thanks so much

As this virus makes itself really felt. We braved going out for a meal on our last night of our holiday in the Highlands Obviously it was a very quiet bar and hotel, but the warmest of welcomes We both had a delicious steak and chips My husband has suffered for a while with taste and appetite disorders I haven’t seen him enjoy a meal so much in ages A beautiful steak cooked perfectly and homemade onion rings. Yum! Good luck to the lovely landlord and landlady in these uncertain times

Visited the Delnashaugh twice on our holiday and both times have found the service to be excellent. Felt like a home from home. Good, homely food at a reasonable price and a nice Merlot too. Definitely worth a visit.

No real welcome on arrival. Gentleman behind bar seemed not to bothered , but eventually we got some pre dinner drinks. The menu on a “whiteboard” was dumped down in front of us. Girls serving dinner much better. Xmas menu. Unremarkable pate followed by traditional Turkey but with mash potatoes , no roasted ones. Felt a bit like school dinner. Wine list poor, but those they had were too pricey for what they are. Very noisy group next to us , yelling on mobile phones. Very disruptive. This place could be really good but it’s not there yet.

We were grateful to have stumbled upon the Delnashaugh August 2018. We enjoyed excellent customer service and delicious food at this family run Inn. Thank you to Andrew, Chef and Andrew's family for being so kind to us. The Delnashaugh is a gem not to be missed! -Michelle & Zac

Nous avons très bien mangé dans ce restaurant tenu par les membres d'une même famille (l'agneau à la menthe était excellent), dans une ambiance chaleureuse et typiquement écossaise. Le propriétaire nous a reconduit gratuitement et avec sympathie (nous avons eu une agréable discussion avec lui) jusqu'à notre B&B de Woodville : merci ! et félicitations.

We are fans of the Delnashaugh, we spend a week each year fishing nearby and either eat or drink there on most nights. The staff are friendly and attentive, the atmosphere relaxed and the bar area welcoming. The bar was as you would expect well stocked with whisky but also gin!! Which pleased some of our party. The food quality was high and portion sizes generous. Prices were also reasonable. We will certainly be back next year.

Wohl für Mittagessen weniger geeignet. Wir waren die einzigen Gäste und erhielten anfangs nur einen Platz im Eingangsbereich und die Snack-Karte, erst auf Anfrage hin erhielten wir Einblick in die grosse Karte und einen Platz im Saal. Die Steak Pie schmeckte ausgezeichnet, die Hähnchen-Filets waren allerdings recht geschmacklos und (nicht wie auf der Speisekarte beschrieben) stark frittiert und trieften vor Fett. Auch Macaroni Cheese war eher gewöhnungsbedürftig.Die Toiletten sind sauber, das Personal freundlich und sicherlich eine Alternative für den Hunger, den einem auf dem Malt Whisky Trail ereilt, aber wir würden dort nicht nochmals unbedigt essen gehen.

After driving most thebdaybwe stopped in at the Delnashaugh and what a treat it was. With a large menu and additional specials we ordered macaroni and chicken breast fillets. With the fillets there was even choice of breaded or battered. The fresh hot full plates arrived and were soon empty. Both main courses were an absolute delight.

We just had to post a review of this hidden gem in Ballindaloch. After cycling from Aberlour on the Speyside way we got to the end of the bit we were doing. Came across this place about a mile off the track on the main road. A delightful small hotel. Great views. At 4pm the landlord kindly gave us lunch even though it was well past time. The food was fresh and tasty. The landlord also gave us a lift home with bikes as it was pouring down. What kindness and hospitality. We will hope to go back again.

My husband and I are in the area on holiday and popped in for lunch a couple of days ago. He opted for the Ploughman's and says it is the best one he's had for a long time - generous servings of good quality cheeses and ham with assorted salads and pickles. I had the omelette with cheese and ham filling (you can choose your own two fillings); it was beautifully cooked and came with a nice bit of salad. We had sides of garlic bread and chips - and the latter were delicious home cooked fries with skins. We were very impressed - not least with the very reasonable price, the total with drinks coming to under £29. (The drinks are good too - they have the excellent local Cairngorm Brewery "Trade Winds" on draught.) By the way, we visited Ballindalloch Castle a few years ago and would recommend that too.

We were driving back to our lodging near the evening meal time when we saw the sign to this place. It was late and we were hungry, so we decided to stop. We were invited to have a seat in the lobby to look at the menu. The host also mentioned that they were serving roast beef as a special. All four of us ordered the special. We enjoyed spending time by the warm fireplace until being invited to our table. The serving sizes were large and the food was delicious. The staff were very warm and friendly. One couple ordered the Banoffee pie for dessert, and the other couple ordered the Pavlova with fruit. All of us thoroughly enjoyed our desserts, as well. We would highly recommend the Delnashaugh Hotel for a terrific meal.

The staff were very helpful in accommodating my dietary issues and produced a lovely Gammon steak. The cheese board to follow was fabulous - 3 generous portions of cheese including my favourite Strathdon Blue! One happy bunny!! :)

We dined here when staying overnight during our walk along the Speyside Way. The food was excellent and well-priced, plus some tasty bottled beers from Cairngorm Brewery and single malts. All backed with efficient and friendly service, so well worth a visit.

Found this place last minute looking for a nearby place for lunch. Definitely didn’t disappoint, well located just off the main road from Grantown to Dufftown perched on the edge of the valley of the river Avon. Comfortable fire side seating to peruse the menu and take pre dinner drinks, and shown through to small dining room when food was ready. We had the Cajun chicken (akin to chicken curry), with pilau rice, the roast beef (only one choice of meat available for Sunday roast) where it was great to see mashed potato included, alongside the usual selection of roast veg, and the fish and chips. Portion sizes were generous and food well prepared, although beef was well done rather than rare but in some peoples’ view this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Puddings were equally generously sized, we had meringue, chocolate tart and sticky toffee pudding. Would visit again.

Super petit resto typique. La nourriture est tres bonne et le service plus que correct. La traditionnelle partie de flechette est top pour passer un bon moment.

Been here twice was so good. Food freshly cooked and the days we were in for lunch log fire was on. We ate in the bar because our dog was allowed in. Good staff and great food. Definitely worth the trip.

For one night had a meal in the bar and the second night had starters and cheese brought to the room. Both nights very much enjoyed the quality of the food.

Every single one of us had 3 courses and we all thoroughly enjoyed each course. Staff great and very attentive. Nice cosey, homely feel. Wish we could have stayed the night. Will definetly be back!

Four of us had lunch on August 13. Great food and very large portions. We had a ham and cheese toast, macaroni and cheese, curry chicken, both sweet potato and white potato fries and mushrooms in garlic.

Stayed in ballindalloch for 3 nights and each night we ate here - it's just fantastic! Everything is made fresh to order as far as I can tell, and a good range for people with a variety of dietary requirements. Fiona and Andrew are great hosts, Alan is a hoot and the wee lassie who served us on Sunday evening was just brilliant! Highly recommend - will definitely be back!!

After being turned away from another restaurant that was no longer serving lunch we popped in to delnashaugh hoping to get some lunch. We were not disappointed. Simple sandwich lunch but hit the spot. Great to see that in some places lunch extends beyond a 2.30 pm cut off. Would recommend this.

I was a bit disappointed with this place as were my fellow travelers. I had a sirloin steak which was a bit tough and over done. My partner had a pie that was cold and our friends were not very complimentary about their food either. The people running the place were very pleasant and they collected us and took us back to our B&B.; I am sure that when they have been there a while things will improve.

Had read rave reviews of the restaurant so decided to give it a go. Wonderful setting and very relaxed atmosphere but have to say the food did not inspire. Well cooked but very basic. In fact nothing more than mid market pub grub. I went for the burger and was sorely disappointed. A plate turned up with some coleslaw and a few chips. The burger itself was just a burger in a bun with 3 very small onion rings. Nothing else at all. No tomato, or lettuce or anything. A dry burger in a dry bun. Very disappointed and will not be returning.

Went to Delnashaugh for lunch with high expectations but was left disappointed massively. First off, I phoned up to ask about their menu because on the website it stated ‘winter 2017 menu’ and there was a early lunch menu and a main menu. I phoned and asked if the menu which was online was the current menu and got a rude blunt reply from the man (the owner) of yes if it’s on the website then it’s the menu. I then politely explained that it’s labeled as winter 2017 and it is no longer winter 2017. I then asked if the only lunch menu they had was the early bird menu and I got another rude reply of ‘yes we have a early lunch menu and OBVIOUSLY yes we have the main menu’. I was getting impatient with the rude owner and explained that I was uncertain if the main menu was for during the day as well as at night. I booked the table for 12:30 on the phone. Got to Delnashaugh and waited about 5 minutes to be greeted by anyone. Eventually got lead into the dining area and it was baltic! It was a cold day and they had no heating on at all, it was ridiculous! The dining area was only about 4 tables so they clearly don’t expect many visitors. Very old fashioned decor, wasn’t appealing at all. Looked at the menu, very basic and not a lot to choose from! Drinks came at 12:50, my brother ordered a coke which was very watered down, more water than coke. We ordered at around 12:50ish, I ordered the chicken and on the menu it doesn’t state that it comes with any sauce but it came with one which was misleading. Nice enough but very basic pub grub but the waiting time was so poor, we were the only table in at the time and our mains took 40 minutes to come, so poor. We ordered a few desserts and we all said that they were just shop bought desserts charged at £6 each and even they took about 15 minutes to come! Went and paid and got greeted by the male owner who clearly has never had any manners taught to him or ever has been told about presenting himself smart rather than dirty jeans and top (very off putting), he told us the price and then just stood there and after a minute we asked if we could pay by card then he snapped at us telling us to hold on then went through the back. He then returned saying that they had undercharged us and he corrected it by adding 3 desserts for an extra £20. Overall, this restaurant is bog standard food, very overpriced, bad location and the worst customer service. This restaurant was the place that my summer work night was intending to be but after my experience there, everyone was put off. The customer service really was so bad and the manner of the owner just cost himself a table of 30. Manners cost nothing. Don’t recommend at all.

Sehr gute Pub-Küche, nette Bedienung und ein freundlicher Wirt, der uns einen Whisky-Schnellkurs gegeben hat. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt!

I cannot recommend Fiona, Andrew and the team highly enough!

Was here with a party for lunch today, ours was ordered in advance so not long to wait. Excellent service, very pleasant staff lovely presented food and very good as well, will def. return if passing again,

We ate here one evening whilst walking the Speyside Way and staying at a nearby B&B.; Our food was very tasty with generous portions sizes. It was a beautiful evening and we were also able to have drinks on their outside decking area before dinner. The Hosts were extremely friendly and even gave us a lift home to our B&B; after we'd enjoyed dinner and a few drinks. Definitely recommend this nice little Hotel!

We had a problem in our bookings because the hotel has a brand new management which just took over and the old managers did not pass the reservation information. It might not have been their fault but as someone who paid for the bookings 8 months before the travel date - I thought an apology was due. None came -

This restaurant with lovely views used to be a good place to eat.

Stopped off at the Delnashaugh for a bite to eat on our travels and wasn't disappointed. Lovely homemade soup and a wrap was very filling and reasonably priced. Service from staff was prompt and courteous

We’re staying down the road and the Delnashaugh was on the recommended list of places to eat. So glad we came. It’s a lovely, cosy place with an open fire, spotlessly clean and welcoming. The bar is well stocked and heavily features local beers and spirits.

Had a fantastic meal would recommend it to family and friends good value for money very welcoming staff

Clean and well appointed rooms. Comfortable beds and nice bath facilities. Service was friendly and helpful. There is a restaurant and bar inside. Breakfast was traditional Scottish and very nice. The wheat toast was the best I've had in Scotland The view outside of the Cairngorms is beautiful as well. I would recommend.

We spend a week fishing and quite a lot of the evenings at the Delnashaugh, drinking and eating. The atmosphere is relaxed, the welcome warm, the staff friendly and efficient. The drink selection wide, both whiskey and Gin among others. The food choice varied with...

Nos encantó nuestra comida en el Hotel en Ballindalloch Delnashaugh. Llamamos recto, ya que teníamos en nuestro grupo y veganos y ellos imprimieron un menú especialmente para nosotros. El personal era amable y servicial, la comida era excelente y las vistas preciosas.

Este pequeño hotel en de whisky, Escocia en bastante cerca de la Finca glenlivet y destilería. La habitación en la que nos alojamos era en un edificio anexo al hotel y bastante adecuado. Comida en el hotel era buena, especialmente el desayuno la mañana siguiente. Servicio de teléfono era irregular, así como el WiFi, pero el hotel no mencionan que en su información. Y, la propiedad está cerca del Río Spey; vimos a muchos hombres para la pesca con mosca en la mañana.

Una noche aquí después de una agotadora caminata de un día en la manera de whisky. La bienvenida fue bastante decepcionante - un miembro del personal del bar claramente sobrecargado nosotros corrió a nuestra habitación, pero nunca he sido muy agradecido por la visión de una bañera en mi vida. Cosas mejorado aún más cuando llegamos a la concurrida comedor. El servicio era lento, pero el menú era interesante y cuidadosamente construido, y la comida estaba bien vale la pena la espera. Mi pareja tuvimos una comida impresionante de pato local, y me fui para los carbohidratos, a través de venado albóndigas sirve en lo que creo que era pasta hecha a mano en una rica salsa de tomate. Con una copa de vino o dos bajo nuestros cinturones de pronto sentí mucho mejor, y poder contemplar elevándose a caminar de nuevo otro día.

Nos estancia local y comer regularmente, así que decidimos cenar una noche aquí en el último minuto. Llamamos para reservar una mesa y nos dijeron que había uno disponible.

Hace poco fuimos a comer ya que solía ir hace años y tenía muy buenos recuerdos de la buena comida y el servicio muy amable. Sin embargo, el menú era muy limitado, no empezar aparte de sopa. Había sándwiches, pero nos apetecía algo cocinado. Los platos principales, aparte de posiblemente el queso macaroni, sólo requiere una freidora de grasa. No estábamos buscando cordon blue, pero algo aparte de col y ensalada que era casera hubiera sido agradable. Mi comida frita estaba bien, pero mi marido estaba muy underdone. Sé que debería haberme quejado, pero si no puede usar una freidora, ¿por qué digo que el chef? Es una pena que las camareras, la decoración y la ubicación son preciosas.

Fuimos al hotel para mi comida Delnashaugh cumpleaños.

Well looked after by the staff, local produce and beer, what's not to like! Friendly efficient service and some great chat and local insight. Highly recommended.I was travelling solo on this occasion but noticed how well a family with "tween" aged kids were looked after by the staff. Inspired me to take my own family in there some time too.

Visited the hotel restaurant with a group of friends as we were staying locally for the weekend. Plenty of people we met over the weekend recommended it so we were happy we had already decided to visit.The food was excellent. We all had various starters and had a selection of steaks for our main course, which we all really enjoyed. There was a brilliant roaring fire and a TV if you were interested in it and of course a great selection of whisky.Staff were very friendly and attentive.Would definitely recommend visiting if you're in the area.

Wir haben im Hotel übernachtet und auch hier zu Abend gegessen. Die Portionen waren reichlich und es hat ausgezeichnet geschmeckt,

My wife and I stayed at the hotel for two nights whilst walking the Speyside Way. On both evenings, we ate in the hotel restaurant.The staff were helpful and friendly - service was good.The food was delicious - well presented, hot and tasty.

A quiet and friendly restaurant, this palce offers some excellent local as well as other fares. A traditional Scottish country hotel, the restaurant reflects this very clearly. We saw a variety of people from different parts of the world, giving us the impression that it was universally friendly place.

I was pleasantly surprised by the lamb cutlet special, and loved the veggie selection that came with it - lots of whisky but options as well - quaint and charming.

Place was extremely busy and we were lucky to get a table.Would have preferred some plainer choices, otherwise very good

We ate here on our Speyside Way walk and despite living not too far away I didn't even know it existed. Not a huge menu but the food was delicious. Comfy sofas to sit and enjoy a local ale or whiskey. Seating outside.

Stopped off for something to eat on the way back from Deeside and was delighted with the friendly atmosphere and staff. Lovely meal, which appeared freshly cooked and at a very reasonable price. Will definitely be going back and have recommended it to friends and family.

Lovely food and generous portions.The owner is very pleasant and helpful.Has had a refurbishment since our last visit,a great improvement.Highly recommend.

Excellent, reasonably priced food & service , except "smile" on faces of all waitresses ! Not an exhaustive menu but chefs being owners of the place gives a special touch to food ...

C'est un endroit un peu à part , un peu intemporel.Nous nous y sommes arrêtés avant d'aller visiter la distillerie Cragganmore. Nous avions juste 30 mn.La serveuse nous a préparé des sandwichs selon nos indications, et nous a fait découvrier un bière noire du Speyside à tomber par terre.L'endroit a un charme fou : le bar est magnifique, et devant le bar quelques tables, et un coin salon extrêmement cosy.Le tout donne l'impression d'être chez soi avec des amis.C'est un endroit que je conseille vivement à tous ceux qui veulent faire une halte dans un cadre très authentique et très charmant.La carte des whisky est à souligner Superbe endroit

Wenn man nicht vor reserviert hatt man unter Umstände es schwer einen Tisch zu erhalten. Es sind Zimmer verfügbar. Die Tische werden somit vielfach von Gästen besetzt. Kleine lustige Bar

My mother in law and I were walking the Speyside way and stayed in Woodville bb. The owners of the bb kindly took us to this hotel for a meal. We had great service. Received great food and sat in front of the log burner with a light refreshment... Really nice place to visit....Will recommend.

We stayed at a B&B just 5 min from this place. This was recommended by the owner. This is a great pub for drinks and dinner. We had a warm welcome and we had some great pub food. It's very cosy in here.

Man kommt hinein und ist sofort von der gemütlichen Atmosphäre eingenommen. Wir setzten uns sofort vor den brennenden Kamin und genossen einen Glenfarclas zum Apero. Nachdem wir unser Essen von der intreressanten Karte ausgesucht hatten wurden wir in das benachbarte kleinen Esszimmer gebeten. Gute schmackhafte Schottische Küche, von Fisch über Angus bis zu Lamm. Alle waren sehr zufrieden. Den Tea mit Whisky gab es dann wieder vor dem Kamin. Sehr zuvorkommendes Personal, welches auch mal für einen Schalk zu haben ist.Wir kommen bei unserem nächsten Speyside-Besuch sicher wieder!

This is a small venue and it is nice. The food is OK and it reasonably accessible. It's a nice pub but that's about it. Would I drive 50 miles to eat there? No, I wouldn't but if I saw it in passing and dropped in, I am sure I Would leave feeling it was OK.

We visit here a few times a year and they always deliver good quality local food. They usually have seasonal dishes, game, fish, etc.

We came here when we came to visit our Daughter, her Partner and Granddaughter. Although last orders for meals was 8pm (I suspect this was because it was out of the main season) they gladly kept the kitchen open when we arrived at 8.15. We had already phoned ahead to let them know we were on our way. The service we received from John was second to none, he was superb and made a real fuss over our 6 year old Granddaughter. The food was superb and well priced. The cost for 4 adult starters and main courses, a childs main & pudding a bottle of fizz, 2 pints of cider and a few soft drinks came in at a reasonable £120. I have paid a lot more for less elsewhere.I would certainly eat there again and would definitely recommend it. Pity were almost 250 miles away from it, bust rest assured when we pop back to see the family in a month or two we will be back!

Not been to The Delnashaugh for a while but another lovely meal - food excellent as always. Was lovely to relax with a drink on the sofa's in front of the open fire before dinner.Waitress/bar maid very nice & friendly.

was for a surprise birthday meal, 10 adults 2 children, meal was excellent , made to feel very welcome lovely staff

Two families meeting on a cold Saturday in November and seven of us turned up without a booking following a lovely walk on the nearby Speyside Way. They settled us in front of a log fire in the Lounge, served our drinks and took our orders. Service and food was very good, the Cullen Skink soup was exceptionally good. Great location on the A95 near many Distilleries and roughly halfway between Aberlour and Grantown beside Ballindalloch Castle - will be back!

We went to the restaurant for two times. The staff is very friendly, the owner likes to chat with his guests, the restaurant is very comfy, a mixture of lounge, bar and restaurant and the food was delicious. We had salmon, pasta and fish&chips! Very tasty!!

On our tour on the Speyside Way we spent three nights in a nearby B&B. There is not a lot of alternatives for dinner in Ballindalloch, but we came there with increasing delight. Great atmosphere, very friendly and supportive staff, food was excellent every evening. Tastes differ, of course, we'd come back more often if it weren't 1000 miles away...

Popped in for lunch in the bar and service was slow & underwhelming from barman. Landlord speeded things up! Good choice of local gins but no mixer to go with our choice. Not much point recommending it then? Baguettes were offered with limited fillings & when they arrived they were soft rolls and had no sign of any French background. We asked to sit on the sofas but were told in no uncertain manner to sit at a small table instead. All in all we left with a smile on our faces having had an almost Basil Fawlty experience.

Nach dem Frust mit dem kalten Zimmer hofften wir auf ein warmes Essen und wurden nicht enttäuscht: Soup of the Day zum Aufwärmen, Rindsbraten mit Gemüse und Yorkshire-Pudding und dazu ein feines Bier

We were passing by and arrived at the hotel. We were made very welcome and the ambience with the coal fire burning very inviting .Food was very quickly served and was good pub grub. The view is very nice. The friendly staff certainly warmed you to stay for " another" . We kinda wished we had booked in here , as it just had the " feel " of a nice place. Will book in the future.

You have to try the Braised Lamb Shankhttp://www.delnashaughhotel.comBook a table if you want to eat here on Saterday

We had heard good things about the hotel so as a group of three couples we decided this was the venue. Not quite what my husband and I expected, somewhat small bar with people eating at tables in the bar area. We were then taken through to the dining area. The menu was not extensive but I ordered duck with roast potatoes and vegetablesI did enjoy this meal, my husband couldn't settle on a meal so eventually had fish and chips. The rest of our party enjoyed their meals. The waitress was not overly attentive, we had to ask twice for the wine menu.When the bill arrived it was somewhat of a shock as we felt it was way overpriced for the service and food provided.I would recommend this hotel for a special occasion but be prepared to reach deep into your pocket.

Hi I visited your hotel yesterday as one of a party of twenty. We had a meal there which I must say was excellent, the food was not to be faulted. However the attitude of your barman left a lot to be desired. We wanted to pay our own meals as some had three courses, some had two and some one etc. Also there were drinks to pay for. When a male member of our party informed him of this he refused and said that would be too much bother and it would take all night. He wasn`t really rushed off his feet at the time. Consequently we had to spend another half hour or so sorting it all out ourselves. I don`t think this is service at it`s best or putting the requirements of the customers first and I will not be returning despite the high quality of food served. I think this incident should be brought to the attention of the management as if it was my establishment I would want to know how staff are representing it.I`m sorry I`ve had to use the enquiry form to send this but it seemed the only online means of contacting you.Thank you for your email. I (manager) was the person who took your bill yesterday. I am sorry you felt your needs where not attended to, however I cannot understand how you expected me to take individual bills when your party did not know what food/drinks they had, as you said it took you half an hour between you, all I had to go on was the bill. Changes were made to the original order and extra dishes were also ordered on top of the drinks.At the time as it happens I was rushed as there were other customers and I had other work to attend to.Once again I am sorry you feel you will not return but that is your choice.Thank you for your customNo apology for the inconvenience to us as customers. Very poor attitude.

Having visited this hotel's restaurant several times previously, we decided to drop in for a quick lunch. Previous visits to the Delnashaugh have produced mixed results; one fine evening meal in the restaurant area and another in the bar. This previous evening meal served in the bar we found puzzling, as the food was good but the bar area just seemed to lack for warmth and atmosphere.Our latest lunchtime visit produced equally puzzling results, as the bar still felt cool and atmosphere-less. I appreciate that this was not a busy day (only two other tables were occupied), but I think I can understand why.Initially, we were surprised by the lack of 'lunch' choices. The menu seemed to consist of big, calorific boot filling dishes, roasts, steaks and battered fish, etc. This is good if an active afternoon is planned, possibly followed by a late dinner.We, on the other hand, were having a late lunch after a lazy morning at home, a trip to the shops followed by our casserole (bubbling away in the oven) for dinner, and as such, didn't really want our boots filling with what seemed like a 'dinner' for lunch.Upon enquiring if there was a separate evening menu, our unsmiling waitress confirmed that they were one and the same.In my humble opinion, there should be some lighter meals available for lunch guests; why limit the menu to big platefuls? Would it really be such an inconvenience to the chef to be creative with crispy salad or positive with a panini? Perhaps the chef is above such things...?We decided to stay (first instinct was to head for the car) and compromise with a decent starter and a pudding, as the specials board looked more promising. After ordering our Cullen skink and garlic mushrooms, we settled with our soft drinks to watch the fire roar. Or not. As the fire rapidly sputtered out, having been suffocated with sawed whisky barrel ends, and I started to see how this was becoming a metaphor for our lunch treat, we watched the clock drag itself round to display the fact that we had now been waiting 20 minutes for our lunch to start. I wondered if the mushrooms were being picked fresh. When our food arrived, we tried to make light chat with our waitress about the struggling fire, hoping that she might take the hint and rescue it, and thereby save us from having to don our jackets indoors. This appeared to be a failure as she then disappeared with another staff member into another room and seemed to open an outside door, leaving us to shiver in a newly created draft.Whilst my companion's mushrooms were garlicky and, well, mushroomy, my Cullen skink was very thin in texture with infrequent flakes of fish. Not, in my opinion, a Cullen skink.Our waitress came back to battle with the unco-operative fire towards the end of my dissapointing 'Cloutie dumpling'; alas, too late to warm our toes.I use inverted commas above, as I strongly suspect that this was NOT a cloutie dumpling, more of a christmas pudding type thing owing to the orange zest I tasted within. I won't even waste any time on the 'custard', other than to describe it as warm milk.I would like to point out that the purpose of this review is several-fold; if the proprietors are reading this, can you please sort out a lunch menu and NOT use an evening one (it should be simple to do), can you make the bar area FEEL warmer (put some colour in there even, at the moment its all greys and browns- the dark green tartan on the curtains doesn't count). This is also to point out that the service and the food we have experienced there previously has been excellent, but was not in this instance.We will not be deterred from visiting again.Just maybe not for lunch...

After a day exploring the area the warmth of Delnashaugh was just what we were after. Lots of choices including all of the local whiskeys. The 3 pudding starter was really good as was the steak and ale pie. Local produce and big portions. We moved into the bar for a few of the local whiskeys. Excellent value

We visited for an evening meal and were not disappointed with both the welcome and the quality of the food.The haggis starter - with black pudding and apple - was delicious.Billy - the barman - was extremely helpful and Lauren - our waitress - was delightful (what a gorgeous smile!).Well worth a visit.

Over priced as really is just average pub grub served in a cold restaurant with no atmosphere by miserable waiter .

Ate here while on business.Very good menu, good local ingredients being used and a good choice. Good selection of Scottish & local ales and of course Speyside WhiskyHonest fair with a warm welcome.

We based ourselves on the Glenlivet Estate staying with friends. We took them out for a meal at the Delnashaugh Hotel which was a short drive. The restaurant had only one other table with diners. As there was four of us the table we were seated at was rather small and we asked if we could move to a larger table. A table in another room was found, it was indeed a lot bigger although the room had nobody in it and devoid of atmosphere. We ordered a variety of food and wine. The service was slow and the waitress rather sullen, but once the food arrived it was fine. The same cannot be said of the wine which was some of the roughest I have tasted and both bottles were not house wine nor were they cheap. Would we come back again, probably not.

C'est sur les conseil de nos hôtes du B&B de Woodville (à quelques miles du restaurant) que nous sommes allés dîné au Delnashaugh Hotel et nous n'avons pas été déçu.Un accueil chaleureux, une serveuse souriante, des plats " Home made " avec que des produits frais et de bonne qualité.Un vrai repas écossais, avec bière locale et très belle carte des Wisky du Speyside !En fin de repas, la serveuse nous à même proposé de nous faire raccompagner en voiture jusqu'à notre B&B si nous étions venus à pieds !Allez-y sans crainte de vous faire avoir !

Great find, right on the bend, if you are going a bit too fast, go past, turn around and Go Back!Lovely bar with dining as well as a separate dining room, lovely staff / management, great mix of clients, locals, fishermen, whiskey trailers and highland lovers. Very warm welcome and a chat if you want. Menu is varied with daily specials with well thought options. quality is high and value good, bar also has a sensible selection of beers to cover most people's preferences. Very near to Ballindalloch Castle, Golf Course and soon to be opened distillery.Accommodation is also available but not used by me, members of my party stayed and were more than happy with the standard, value etc

Great food and friendly service! The menu here is not big but caters for everyone! The restaurant has an nice atmosphere with nice decor and a nice bar. Good value for money. Will return next year!

Was amazed at this tiny wee hotels menu... The choice was amazing and they have a stunning whiskey collection in a tiny wee bar!!! We visited June 2014, the views of the hills were fab. We had a starter of a trio of puddings, haggis, white pudding and black pudding, all produced by local butcher served on a drambuie sauce garnished with deep fried kale - local produce at its best and cooked to perfection. For my main I had the steak n ale pie, a rich gravy with hearty chunks of tender steak served with chips and a selection of seasonal veg, again locally grown. Puff pastry I would normally put to the side, I amazed myself at eating half of it. My partner had the haddock and chips. The batter was light and crisp and the fish cooked well but not over done. The place was very busy, I would not just turn up and expect to be seated... Booking is advisable. Staff were fab, the owner came to check our food was fine and answered our questions on produce sources etc. looking forward to trying a Sunday lunch next time I am in the area... Highly recommended venue in a fantastic location. The only thing I would say could be improved with this meal is to make home made chips rather than frozen but not a big deal... Still get full marks with the frozen chips...

We had a really nice evening at the 'Shaugh - decent and straightforward food, reasonably priced, and a nice atmosphere (the refurb has improved it no end, and there's a good mix of locals, ghillies, tourists and fishing folk). Outdoor seating has fantastic views of the Spey valley and Glenlivet. Our only niggle was the waiting staff - neither seemed to know the basic etiquette of serving ladies first, and the waitress has to be the clumsiest in the trade - she slammed plates down (onto slate placemats), managed to knock a glass with the bottom of a plate, and generally lacked any finesse! They were pleasant enough, just in need a little training in the art of waiting at table!Booking recommended as tables are limited, and despite the plate handling (!) we will definitely revisit.

A good watering hole, excellent staff and service, but no real ale.It's surprisingly popular and booking may well be required. The rib-eye steak was good but make sure they understand exactly how you like it.

Just back from having our second visit since it changed owners, was very disappointed again, had to wait an eternity to get our food, simple stuff, prawn cocktails and steaks, prawn cocktail was average, my steak was supposed to be well done not cremated and the chips were still raw, my daughter had scampi and her beans were cold, asked to speak to chef and his excuse was he had a trainee, that's no excuse, always like to give places a second chance and they blew it

The new owners have clearly worked hard at the Delnashaugh, and it has paid off as it has improved so much since the last time we were here. Reasonably priced and lovely food, particularly the venison, which was cooked to perfection. The service was excellent, both in the bar and on the restaurant side of things, and all in a beautiful setting. I'm sure that the next time we're up we'll stop by again!

Ate here for the first time after the new owners took over, we were made welcome when entering the lovely lounge bar where we sat with a drink while looking through the wide selection of dishes on the menu, something for all tastes. We were ushered into the small cozy dining room & presented with our starters, we all had 3 courses & the presentation of them was superb. The prices were so reasonable & the staff a joy so will be returning in the near future.There are very few good eateries in this area,but id say this is one of the best now.

choose the Delnashaugh after many possitive comments from friends. Family of 6, 4 adults 2 children. Ate in the beautiful dining room, new decorated with lovely furnishings. Menu was superb, something for everyone and desserts the same. Price excellent and drinks very reasonable. service good. would thoroughly recommend and will definately return.

Went here for a meal last Friday night after hearing all the good reports since the new owners took over at the end of last year, lived up to all the good reports and more, food was well presented and tasted even better, the staff were very welcoming and couldn't have been more helpful, for what we all had to eat it was very reasonably priced, will definitely go back and highly recommend you give it a try, you wont be disappointed

One of the highlights during the spey side walk was our diner at Delnaushaugh Inn.As most of the Belgian citizens, we have our preconceived opinion about the Scottish cuisine. Kevin surprised us with the total experience he gave us that evening.Beginning with the kind hospitality in a very nice interior of the Delnaushaugh Inn, we were amazed by his suggestions of the scottish Gins, the main dish and desserts.My son and I have tasted the Caorun Gin tonic. Main dishes were the T-bone steak and the shank of lamb.If by any change that we are in the neighbourhood, we certainly make a detour to visit the Delnashaugh Inn again.