Farquharson's Bar and Kitchen in Aberdeenshire

Lovely outdoor seating area. The sun was shining so even better. It was very busy inside so I would recommend booking first. We weren’t able to eat outside because they were short staffed. Dog friendly too which is great. Will return again.

Beautiful location, delicious food, exceptionally good service from Santa, our waitress. Aptly named as she is so happy and jolly

I’m sad to say i was disappointed. Three friends enjoyed their food. They had chilli tortillas, caesar salad and a beef cobbler. My smoked salmon avocado salad had no dressing, no pomegranate, was a huge pile of bitter leaves and really not enjoyable. I had high hopes too! Braemar itself is stunning.

We booked a table for two this afternoon asking for around 7pm, none available. So, we opted for earlier 5.30pm. We arrived to see a few tables for two reserved and we were shown one a bit too near the door. I asked if we could have one of the other empty reserved tables for two further back as we had our little dog with us, only to be advised “ no”. I couldn’t understand why, perhaps had these tables been specifically requested? was told they had rearranged or something not really clear to us, and as there wasn’t really anywhere else to go in the village, we took this table and were advised it was also booked for 7.30pm. I’d read reviews about slow service, so hoped 2 hours would be enough for us. We ordered, very pleasant waitress, brought water for our little dog. Our started took just over 30 minutes to arrive, loaded fries to share. An ample portion. My partner chose the Highlander Burger and I had the smoked salmon with salad, again ample portions. We had a bottle of red wine and tap water. After finishing our starter, the same lady who couldn’t let us have a different table (we assume is a manager ) took away our plates and asked if we’d like anything else. We said that we’d ordered our main course already, she then took away our cutlery! and headed towards the bar. I said “ excuse me…you’ve taken our knives and forks…we don’t eat with our fingers”. Apologetically she brought them back. This is the same lady who couldn’t change our table, and well over an hour went before anyone arrived for these other tables. Did they request a specific table when they booked ? Perhaps they did, which I will remember for the future. Many people arrived who hadn’t booked and were turned away and advised to try the local Bistro, there must have been umpteen of them sent there. By the time we finished our meal which was absolutely delicious and enjoyed our bottle of wine it was a few minutes after 7.30pm. I paid by card and there is an option to add a gratuity which I declined as I prefer to leave cash as a tip, which I did. I’ve been there many times since 2017, but it’s been 2 years since I was last there for a meal and the food is still very good but I didn’t have this caper over a table, I reserved and had a choice of what was reserved. It won’t stop another visit but I think I’ll ask for a specific table when I do book again.

I tried to get in for food but had not booked so needed to sit outside. Service was good, food was very tasty. Only had a main course as having not planned on sitting outside I was a little chilly. Worth a visit.

This is a very busy Bar/restaurant. There is not a huge choice of places to eat in the area so it is definitely a good idea to book. The food is great, the staff efficient and it has a great atmosphere. We were in Braemar for a week and ate here twice. Both times it was really good.

Booked a table here for lunch and wasn’t disappointed. Staff were very welcoming and friendly and brought water and treats for the dogs. nice ambience and tasty food. Couldn’t fault and would highly recommend.

The vibe in this pub/restaurant was fun. There were lots of friendly tourists from different nationalities talking about their holidays, and how much they like this part of the country. The food was good, and great value for money.

Popped in here after playing golf locally. Friendly service and clearly popular. Decent beer and we had a decent lunch. Friendly staff and a very pleasant atmosphere. In the middle of this little tourist town you'll find this decent place.

This location is an amazing example of Scottish hospitality. We entered the restaurant two times and got always very tasty meals, served from very attentive service personnel. Complete with some fine Lager Beer and a final dram of whiskey, we will come back some day.

Stopped in for some lunch with family, what a great little place this is! My daughter has issues surrounding food and they catered for her with no problems. The food is incredible, the service is really friendly and efficient and the hot chocolate is an amazing little treat to finish off with. Will definitely return when we find ourselves in the area again.

Extremely welcoming and friendly staff, food was delicious. We were a table of 8 our children were well catered for and added bonus of being offered colouring pages to entertain! Would recommend the chicken kebab all my family wish they had gone for this when they saw mine arrive.

What a gem of a Bar. We have driven or walked past this place many times to eat elsewhere but this time decided to give it a go. We're so glad we stopped here. I had the chicken kebab and my wife had the Rosemary Chicked and bacon salad. The portions were excellent and cooked fresh. Felt absolutely stuffed by the end of our meal. Highly recommend that you pay this place a visit. A shame that I was driving as they have a good selection of ales.

Great food, excellent and friendly service, various good beers on tap and in bottles, definitely worth a visit, what more can I say!

The food is first class and the hospitality the same but I'm sure that people who bring dogs into a restaurant where folk are eating can't smell their own dogs! They stink and put us off going anywhere that allow them when food is being served.

Fabulous food and friendly staff. We came here after being refused entry to The Fife Arms Hotel who told us “it’s our Sunday policy not to have walk ins”. Novel! I’ve never come across such a policy and we dine regularly at Michelin starred restaurants where I’d expect this. Anyway, in the end we were very lucky as I literally could not fault this place. The food was excellent! I had the chicken kebab - which was beautifully cooked and extremely tasty. Not your average kebab. Superb. My Scottish husband had the fish & chips - which he said was the best he’s ever had. Now, I was a bit miffed by this as I’m Cornish and we pride ourselves on our fish & chips 😉 Thank you! I honestly could not rate this place highly enough. Best eatery in Braemar 🤩

We had a delicious meal and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I would definitely go back but just a small suggestion, dim the overhead lighting and put candles on the tables.

Great pub. A warm welcome from all the staff, welcoming fire and good pub grub at a good price. What's not to love !!

My son was off hiking in the Cairngorms for the full day so I stopped in here later on in the evening for initially just a pot of tea. I then decided to have nachos - another pot of tea and carrot cake. All very delicious. Reasonably priced for Braemar also. I'd go back.

On a wet day we needed a dog friendly stop for lunch. lovely little place. Great lunch, I had the chicken burger. Treat’s brought for the dog. Friendly staff and a cosy fire to warm us up.

A great pub. Very busy with lots of locals. Service was excellent. Food was served quickly and very good. Fish& chips and chicken were favorites. Came back a second night we like it so much.

We tried Farquarsons twice. On our first trip they accommodated us at short notice. They could only offer a limited menu but it was still good, home cooked local food and we were well supplied with drinks too. For the purist, there are no hand drawn ales. That visit was pleasant. On our second trip we had the full menu as it was a later time. It was also Thursday evening. The full menu was good too, we all very much enjoyed the food and service was very good again. This time though, there were almost as many dogs in the place as people. One was incessantly barking, a couple of others were left by their owners to beg at other people’s tables. One tripped up a waitress and so on. I am a dog lover, but they should not be in restaurants. The practice is unhygienic and it utterly detracted from this dining experience. Twenty years ago we all managed to make alternative arrangements for our dogs, so why can’t we now? Not totally Farquarson’s fault but they do advertise that they are dog friendly.

The most incredible fish & chips we have ever had. The service is brilliant and such a happy atmosphere. So fresh clean and cozy. You must have your lunch here not at the snooty fife arms. We will be back thank you xx

Excellent and welcoming staff, quality freshly made to order food. They were busy when we visited but still managed to make our visit a very enjoyable experience. 5* Excellent gluten free options also

What has happened? We were here last year and the food was lovely, big portions and delicious food. However, this time it was terrible. Opted for the same thing I had the last time I was there, the Kofta Kebab and it really couldn’t have been worse. Firstly it took at least 45 minutes to arrive. To be fair, it was busy but we were given no warning of this long delay. This meant my brother had to leave early as he had things to organise with the folk festival. As well as this, when the food eventually arrived, the rice was missing and the rest of the food was all overcooked/burnt. The koftas were cleverly placed burnt side down so that it would not show immediately but was made immediately apparent due to the dryness of the meat. Furthermore, the menu said that it was served with a flat bread, the flatbread turned out to be a tortilla cut in half! Really disappointed, was no where near worth the £16.90 it costed.

Whilst the staff are great and the food has always seemed carefully vetted for gluten free preferences I was dismayed that they advertise 'gluten free options' when they quite frankly are not. I have coeliac disease and I am very careful when eating out. I...

The food was delicious! Do recommend the spinach balls (they are homemade). Kat was a wonderful host and made sure we had the best service at an already very cozy restaurant.

We have looked forward to eating here for a long time and we’re not disappointed Fun place with great food! Wish they had t shirts or sweatshirts for sale Would of made the visit complete Thank you The Farquharsons from USA Massachusetts

Absolutely lovely. Beautiful setting, the bar area inside is absolutely lovely, but we had such good weather we sat outside on the terrace…which almost seemed a shame, but you can’t waste sunshine in September!! The food was really very good and reasonably priced for a...

We booked tickets for the Braemar Gathering as soon as they were released, and I emailed to ask for a reservation soon after. I was told that they do not take reservations during the Gathering weekend. We arrived at the restaurant last evening only to...

Very upset after experiencing this restaurant. We were told the tables were all booked up , but after seeing such good reviews we asked if we could have a takeaway instead as it was advertised as such outside. After paying the same price as the...

Definitely somewhere we will avoid in future. We had high hopes as the place looks great but the food was not good. The haggis, neeps and tatties tasted like a microwave meal. The fish and chips came with hardly any chips and a tiny amount...

Lovely staff who greeted us immediately and showed us to a table. Our waitress welcomed our little dog and brought her over some treats. Nice touch! They have a wide choice of menu. Drinks offered and served promptly. Really lovely lunch at a very reasonable...

Arrived around 6pm....was very busy but staff were lovely and helpful. Food was excellent. We sat outside...nice space to eat in. Will definitely be back.

Friendly efficient service, delicious freshly cooked food, good portion size. Beef cobbler was piping hot full of tender meat served with fresh vegetables. Chicken balmoral was moist, seasoned well and beautifully presented. Cheesecake was yummy( honeycomb). Great value for money. Dog friendly but not dog...

Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch today at this warm & welcoming restaurant. Fish & chips were yummy as was the potato & bacon soup. Our dog was also made very welcome with treats, water bowl & plenty of pats. Highly recommend

We were booked to dine at the Flying Stag across the road but the staff there were so rude we left and walked opposite to Farquharson’s Bar and Kitchen. Kat and the rest of the team were amazing. They warmly welcomed us even though we...

Having just finished a long off road cycle we were looking for a restaurant for lunch and spotted Farquharson's. The service was very quick and efficient, the menu had many choices and both of us had an excellent meal, I only post on here when...

Great food, fast and pleasant service, great staff. They were really busy but still accommodated us without a booking, staff were super cool and chilled but efficient in such a busy environment.

Service was Good Food was great ad rxpected Nice place for a relaxed dinner Menu selection good Beer selection was good Price ok

We both had a lovely meal, the service was exceptional with nice ambiance. The food and drink prices were very reasonable. Thank you all for a wonderful evening. Highly recommended and we will definitely be returning.

We enjoyed a good bar dinner here. The restaurant area has a relaxed and informal vibe, just what you want after a day travelling up to Braemar. I get the impression that booking in advance is required. I don't think I would have got a...

Good tasty food served in sizeable portions in busy evening meal restaurant. Prices fair for the area. Good outside areas for enjoying a drink or three as well.

Our hillwalking club had its end-of-meet dinner at Farquharson's after a lovely week near Braemar. The staff were very helpful, the ambience was good, we all enjoyed the food, so it was a great evening all round.

Don’t listen to the Crisp Man. A truly fabulous meal with service to match by friendly staff. They welcomed us and the dog, providing a biscuit for the dog and a warm smile to us. Excellent. Thank You.

Save yourself the trouble and find a place with better service and friendlier staff. I guess when you’re one of the only open places in town- you don’t have to care or try.

Been here a couple of times with my partner and the in-laws and it's always a good experience. If you're looking for a nice cosy pub-like place with good food and friendly service then this is the one. Great traditional Scottish menu, food is always...

After a good walk up past the duck pond,around trip of about three miles,we settled for lunch at Farquarsons bar. They let dogs in and even supplied a few dog biscuits, which went down a treat with Isla the black labrador. Our lunch consisted of...

Wow… what an absolutely amazing place this is. We stayed in Braemar for two nights and ate here on both evenings. The food is delicious… I don’t say that lightly as I’m fussy but I can’t fault this place at all. The staff are all...

Called in for dinner, beautiful surroundings, staff very attentive and happy, I had Haggis Neeps & Tatties for a starter ( I really wanted everything on the menu as it was an outstanding menu) This was the best i had ever had and i have...

A lovely place to have dinner. Atmosphere was really welcoming and our waitstaff were fantastic. They were really friendly and extremely helpful with our dietary and allergen needs. I can't emphasis that enough--they were extremely clear with their allergen information and gave us everything we...

Good food and choice with good service in relaxed surroundings. I had the chicken, bacon and avocado salad which was delicious. The toilets were spotless. Would highly recommend.

Had a great Friday night out at Farquharson's - made to feel very welcome on arrival by Lynn and the team, food was really excellent - highly recommend the venison casserole and the Aberdeen Angus burger (with haggis) which we followed by sharing ice cream...

Popped in for a coffee. A lady by the name of Santa served me with a fabulous smile & a bubbly personality. A great advert for a nice, comfortable & warm pub.

We popped in on the off chance of getting a table for later that day and the staff couldn't have been more helpful in trying to fit us in, even though they were clearly very busy. When we returned that evening, we were made very...

Had a really lovely evening in such a cosy, homely and very welcoming environment. Had pre dinner drinks and sat by the lovely fire in very comfortable chairs and then enjoyed a fabulous meal. So nice to see a varied menu and at such good...

The Highlanders burger and chips are to die for, I would maybe like a bit more greens on side but the food was amazing. Nice atmosphere and the very friendly staff 👌

Came for lunch with a group of friends. We hadn't reserved and we were quite late but the staff managed to organise tables for all seven of us. The food food was great and the portions very generous. The staff were all really great. They...

I had the best time at Farquharsons, Nessa and Amy are the best! They were kind and welcoming and made my stay in beautiful Braemar so so much better. I will never forget this amazing and special place. Highly recommend, love from Portugal !!

My family and I stopped by here on the way back from Balmoral Castle and we were pleasantly surprised. The food was excellent and the service and staff were wonderful. Definitely recommend that you stop in for a wonderful meal and great atmosphere!

Tried this place out when we stopped off in Braemar, hand a lovely lunch, nice selection of food, lovely friendly staff, and beautiful very clean toilets, nice outside seating area for when weather is good

We managed to book a table same day for an evening meal. The staff, although very busy, were very welcoming and helpful re. my gluten free requirement. The food was great (lovely gf fish and chips) and the atmosphere was warm and friendly. Great evening.

Great experience. No tables available, but were offered sofa seats, next to the lovely wood burning stove. Food was lovely. My partner had vegetarian haggis, needs and tatties. I had cheeseburger and chips. Good food, well presented. Would definitely return.

We popped by without a booking on a Wed about 5pm and were able to get a table. Most tables were booked for later so best to book. Staff were helpful and friendly. We chose it as it was dog friendly. Food was excellent. The...

The bar/grill was busy however there was no problem in finding a seat. I had the venison casserole which was really flavoursome with chips. I could have easily gone for a second helping it was that nice. My wife had an Aberdeen Burger and the...

Thought we had reserved a table, double checked in afternoon and we were asked to make our reservation for 45 minutes later than planned. No problem says us! We were then told which table would be ours and that the occupants before us will be...

Allowed us in without a reservation with our dog. Food was excellent - a really tasty beef stew. Service was also perfect. Highly recommend.

Food is amazing. Staff very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Pub very nice, cozy, with good music and a lovely atmosphere. Dog friendly. Must book as very busy

Friendly staff, food excellent and portions perfect. Atmosphere galore and best of all....it's in our fave village in the highlands, Braemar!

This was my first visit to this place. And oh my god the food was absolutely beautiful. Can not fault it one little bit. The staff were all very friendly and very attentive. Can not wait to go back again. Would absolutely recommend this place...

Unknown to us 'til Wednesday. Lovely atmosphere, staff & food. Olnt disappointment was the lack of sweets. Two of our party opted for only sweet available, chocolate brownie & icecream, unfortunately it was dry & really crispy edges, didn't stop us eating it though! Thank...

We are regular visitors to the village of Braemar in scottish highlands. Farquarsons is a delightful, atmospheric and friendly pub..true scottish decorations, lovely staff and GREAT FOOD! Ate here 3 times during our visit.

Cozy pub with delicious food (try the venison stew and fish and chips) , friendly service, reasonable prices. Highly recommend!

Family of three went for lunch and was not disappointed, chicken curry, fish & chips, veggie burger were all amazing (compliments to the chefs). Was very busy however the three ladies were a bit under pressure having to deal with serving and the bar, this...

We arrived at about 7.30 after a long day in the hills to the busy restaurant hoping for a table, we had not booked. Asked at bar and very helpful staff advised that we could eat at the bar, very happy with that as the...

Really lovely restaurant Cosy area with games while we waited for our table Good menu and excellent food The haggis was really good and the portions good but not overpowering

Great meal tonight, really friendly and welcoming staff. Food was amazing and we will definitely be back. Probably the best burger I have ever had!

We ate at Farquarsons whilst staying in Braemar. Delightful pub with a local feel and a very nice atmosphere The staff were lovely throughout, from phoning to book to eating there. We ate the beef cobbler which was delicious, lovely tender beef and really tasty,...

We've been a few times to this pub and each time we have enjoyed it, I had the Greek kebab and was delicious. Nice and friendly staff too, thanks!

Really nice food, really nice place and the staff were great. The venison was excellent. As was the burger. Slightly pricey, but no surprise there!

Great discovery for the family while staying a week in Braemar. Comfortable and cosy and with great food and beer choices. Doing their best after Covid times and cheers to them for their great service.

We read reviews of this place and were given advice to book. We tried but we’re told that they weren’t taking bookings that evening, it was first come, first served. So we got there just before 6 and low and behold there were “reserved” signs...

A great place to eat although booking in advance is recommended. Friendly and helpful staff. Food was hot and well presented with a good portion. Very reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely food but not the most welcoming of places. Outside area is pretty horrible which is a shame given the beautiful scenery and upmarket feel to the rest of the village.

First evening was very busy and was served with food and drinks quickly no problem, reasonable service and food. Generally good all round. Booked again for the second night of our stay in Braemar - half as busy as the first night and hopeless service...

Delicious venison stew and mash. The service was great. Its a cosy place with nice touches. Very clean. Seems popular as it was pretty much booked up tonight, but we ate early so managed to get a table.

Went for a drink and decided to stay for meal if possible. Asked a waitress for a table - should b ok she said. Was sitting having a drink and a reserved sign was put on our table for 30 minutes time so we felt...

I advise you to book; many customers were turned away on our Friday evening visit. A short menu, but something for most tastes. About £25 a head all in for 2 courses and a drink. Pretty good given the location. Staff were great and worked...

We were on a mountain bike tour of the Cairngorms. After being turned away from other restaurants in Braemar, we called at Farquarsons, hoping to book a table. The member of staff we spoke to said they were fully booked, but if we wanted to...

This bar/restaurant is very popular and booking is recommended in season. Whilst the menu was not extensive the food served was tasty and plentiful. The venison casserole was very nice and the other dishes available were equally good. The Braemar Brewery beer is extremely good...

If I pay the best part of 15 pounds for fish and chips I expect more than 12 peas and 6 chips. Took half a hour to even order a beer

Stopped for lunch; only ones in there but still had to ask where the meal was after waiting for 40 minutes. Food was ok; interior needs a facelift

Great atmosphere, very nice friendly staff and great food., and very good value, if you wanted a variation ie rice instead of mash or extra sides of veg or salad no problem and even these requests were presented to the same high quality as the...

What a fantastic bar/restaurant! Our group of 7 ladies thoroughly enjoyed our evening meal here and received excellent service from the staff, as well as delicious food. A complementary bowl of mashed potatoes went down a treat and was a very thoughtful gesture. Highly recommended...

We visited on a number of occasions sometimes for a drink only and once for a meal. The atmosphere was great with a real buss. The food was tasty and reasonably priced. Overall a good experience and thoroughly recommended bar.

Had an excellent lunch here. The Balmoral Chicken (chicken breast stuffed with haggis and wrapped in bacon) was excellent plus the sauce went perfectly. I tried the haggis, neeps and tatties which is also excellent. Good service and friendly staff

Thankfully we popped in late afternoon and asked if we should book or was it quiet enough to walk in later that evening: ”book” was the very wise word given with a big smile! Mid week and this lovely eatery was buzzing within half an...

A wonderful mix of locals and travelers ' families and pensioners. Welcoming staff despite a nearly full restaurant . A perfect beer suggestion. The best venison stew ever. Onion rings without added salt... no problem. Tasty apple pie. And a large tv playing g ildovies...

We had a lovely Sunday lunchtime meal here with our young family and the dog. The staff were friendly and they have good beers on tap. Their vegetarian bean burger is very good. Was refreshing to see that it was a proper bean burger and...

A new food venture, excellent choice and good quality. The venue fairly compact and comfortable only down side a bit of a whiff from the kitchen otherwise very good.