Finavon Hotel in Angus

Best fish and chips we have ever had highly recommended Friendly staff great chef owner always available to sor any problems

What an historic beautiful place. Run by lovely people serving great food. Love it. It is redolent with a long association with the past. Drovers, highwaymen, dating back hundreds of years.

Stayed in the car park in our motorhome as part of a trip to Scotland. What can we say about this place? Fabulous welcome from the fella that welcomed us (turns out it was Robbie the owner). Nothing too much trouble, very relaxed and welcoming towards us and our little companion Bruno the Cavapom. We had a couple of drinks in the bar. Not a massive choice of beers, but adequate. We weren’t rushed and we went to our table when we were ready. Menu choices weren’t extensive but that’s often a good sign. We chose not to have a starter. Mains ordered: scampi and a sirloin steak (med / rare). Both dishes were excellent. The steak was well cooked and well rested - so no huge amount of blood oozing out. Very impressed! Have to say that dinner was excellent. Service was superb. Doggy was welcome too - always a positive for us. Value for money? Amazing!! We had a bloody good evening, with bloody good food and thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Thanks Robbie and your team - we will definitely be back again

We used the Finavon for our football presentation. Robbie and the team were outstanding and very accommodating. The Marquee out back is massive and would recommend for booking for parties of all types. Food was great and shout out to the Chef. Big play area out the back with stunning views. This is our 3rd year and will be back, we also use this venue for events throughout the year and nothing is too much for the team.

What a fantastic roadside stop off. We were heading between Aberdeen and Edinburgh and in need of some proper food we stopped. A really nice menu and the food was just what I expected. Good, well cooked tasty food. And the service from who I believe may be the owner was very personal and friendly. If you are hungry en route. Stop. You’ll not regret it.

A lovely hotel which has both a cafe and a restaurant. We stopped here for dinner in the restaurant. Restaurant well furnished and cosy with a coal fire . Menu was brought on a blackboard. Really good selection of starters. I chose Camembert which was a generous portion and cooked to perfection. Husband had garlic mushrooms which he said was also excellent. Main courses were not such a big selection but husband chose gammon steak which came with all the trimmings and said was very tasty. I chose fish ( because of lack of chicken dishes ) tasty fish but batter could have been better drained. Both served with unusual chips (thick odd shapes ) which I personally didn’t like at all . Drinks : pint of beer usual price but for a small glass of water and dash of cordial £1.75! The bill was probably correct but every item had “ correction “ bedside it so was a little bit more than confusing! We will probably return next time on that route as overall a pleasant visit.

We stopped here on way home from Royal Highland Show. Even though it was busy with people stopping without reservations the food was good and the service even better.

So drove past McDonald’s by mistake and I’m glad I did. Great food, drink and atmosphere at this lovely place. King scallops with black pudding is a must in my opinion. That beats McDonald’s any day.

Stopped here on the way to a weekend in Aberdeen. It was so good we also stopped on way back. Pleasant environment, lovely light meal and staff were lovely and pleasant. Would highly recommend

Just wanted to eat. Says restaurant but just tables in bar area. But restaurant prices for bar food which wasn't very nice. I complained but chef just said sorry. Girl behind bar was nice.

Dropped in for bowl of soup last Sunday. There seems to be a Coffee Shop and a Dining Room. We had leek & tattie soup and a ham/cheese sandwich in the Coffee Shop. Very good. Fresh and tasty. Good stopping off place on A90. Would recommend.

Lovely staff and really nice food, something for everyone with lots of choice on the menu. There is a also a pub menu and an adjoining cafe with lots of menu choices also. Parking outside and easy to get to.

Stopped in past on way up to Aberdeen. I had a sirloin steak rare with blue cheese sauce! Hubby had steak pie! Both lovely couldn’t fault it! Waiter as efficient and friendly. Only complaint was it was a bit chilly. But it is winter and it’s an old building. We will stop again. Thank you

Early tea. A very quiet restaurant, but it was early. Nice staff and nice menu. We had the fish n chips, duck stir fry, beef stroganoff and the chicken n black pudding. All the meals were served quickly and were superb, but the stroganoff was a wee bit too salty. Pudding was nice but warm chocolate fudge cake was not warm, but a quick visit back to the kitchen it was sorted. All in all, recommended.

where is the brunch as advertised on your website,visited sunday morning to be told that there was not one,very disappointing,will not be back

Went for Father’s Day dinner it’s now under new ownership and he is a pleasant host. However it would be nice if the chef was to be a little less heavy handed on the salt and pepper. Had to return the chicken with pepper sauce as it was in edible got replacement with gravy instead. Food lovely on the whole. Service not as consistent as it used to be Would go back though

We are regular customers to finavon hotel restaurant and cafe but since its got New owners things have changed I used to love there cakes they served in the cafe and have stopped the lovely cakes now it's a poor selection it's hard to find decent cakes for a treat we are very disappointed also have noticed cut backs in other areas such a shame .

We live locally and wanted to try it again since it is under new ownership. delighted to say that the chicken soup was perfect and the fish and chips really excellent. very fresh fish, in light batter and the best chips I have had in a very long time. Quick service

Decided to stop here for a late lunch on our way north. The food was very good and service was good. We were wanting to get on with our journey so being able to eat promptly was advantageous. Good parking available to side and behind the restaurant. Food was freshly prepared to order and was good value for money.

Stopped for lunch at 2pm thinking we would be late but was pleasantly surprised to see lunch is served from 1200-1600. The choices available would fit a variety of customers. We opted for a light lunch of soup and sandwiches. The soup was piping hot and really tasty. This is a must when we head North

We always stop off at Finavon when we are driving south and every time it is excellent. Good food, friendly staff, good parking and an all round nice venue.

This is a regular stop for us for a cuppa in the daytime coffee shop or a “full nose bag” in the all day (huge) dining area.

Good choice of food on menu from soup & sandwich to proper meals, home baking to go with your tea & coffee

Had a nice coffee and cake, reasonably priced, friendly, helpful staff. It’s a very old building, but has modern technology, like WiFi and contactless payments.

Stopped here on the way south. Have previously been to the main restaurant so hoped the cafe would be as good. It definitely was. Enjoyed bacon roll , scone and tea. All fresh and tasty and a reasonable price. Will stop here again without a doubt.

Stopped here many times as on main Dundee to Aberdeen road. Always get a really good home-made meal with attentive staff.

He utilizado este durante muchos años como un café o almuerzo, y nunca dejará de conseguir una alegre bienvenida. Cafetería cerca a 4. 30, pero un restaurante o bar personal puede normalmente proporcionan lo que sea requerido. La comida es siempre muy fresca, sabrosa y bien presentada. Gran selección de sandwiches. Altamente recomendado.

Really enjoyed Lasagne for lunch. Great value for money at lunchtime. Will definitely be back for more of the same. Great friendly service

Dropped in here by chance on way from Aberdeen to Perth. Lovely little coffee / snack shop as well as the hotel and restaurant.Home bakes, breakfast rolls, paninis and decent coffee. Didn't go in the restaurant, but the menu looked good. Parking and easy access from road.Friendly staff, efficient service and nice surroundings. Very good. Would defo stop here again in way to Aberdeen.

Mi hija y yo hambre tener no tenía comida y salir de Edimburgo alrededor de 1700 muy concurrida.

Although I did not stay in the hotel the restaurant was great. Quick and attentive waitresses took and delivered the order. The food was very tasty and the ambience was conducive to an enjoyable dining experience.

Called into the Finavon for late lunch on the recommendation of a local. There was a variety of different seating areas: cafe, bar, more formal dining. It was really clean, staff were friendly and very attentive, and the price was reasonable . Would certainly go...

Cafetería ambiente acogedor que es parte del hotel y el servicio era maravilloso. El personal era muy servicial cuando tuvimos una situación que sin personal pidiendo atención neede miembro preguntó si podían ayudar de cualquier manera, cosa que apreciamos mucho. La comida era increíble a un precio razonable

Llame brunch los domingos - siempre cuando me voy a quedar en la zona. La comida era estupenda, como de costumbre, mucha variedad y perfectamente cocinada. El personal es amable y muy eficiente.

Stopped off on the way back to Stonehaven from Dundee. Have been here several times before the food is always good and the portions ample. Didn't quite know what to order on this occasion and chose the smoked haddock and salmon fishcakes. Two of the tastiest morsels arrived on my plate along with a dressed salad and a hearty portion of chunky chips. As it is always polite to leave something on your plate I chose the capsicum and cucumber from the salad. The rest was gratefully devoured with a bit of a problem due to the gargantuan portions

We dined here on Friday evening 7th October. The hotel was located near to where we were staying for a week away. Our host and waitress Kim was very polite and extremely efficient. I chose chicken stuffed with haggis which was lovely. We decided the chips were possibly the best we had ever had! The house white was also very good.Delightful food and a reasonable price.I highly recommend eating here.

On the journey home from down south, grandma, myself and my kids needed some food. So without any thought we went to the Finavon hotel for a bar meal. We have never had a bad meal here and tonight was no exception. Kids had chicken goujons, grandma had the fishcakes and I had the steak pie. Followed by sticky toffee pudding for dessert for the adults and the kids had ice cream. With a coffee and tea and juice for the kids we were just £43 and something pence... and the food was brilliant, the amount of food for both kids meals would have fed older kids but my six year old tackled it well. We have left fully satisfied with happy bellys. Definitely recommend. From a family of foodies we loved it.

I stop here anytime I'm travelling south. The Finavon Hotel cafe serves great coffee. Lunches are generous and freshly made to order. The seating is comfortable and the service is very friendly. Even though you are close to the road, it's quite quiet because the walls are so thick. I've had dinner just once on a journey home and it was excellent - a varied menu, very nicely presented. It's just a great place to stop. And there are lovely rooms for the weary traveller. As you drive south look for the sign for Finavon Services, and take the right hand lane to cross and leave the dual carriageway. The road turns to the right to get to the hotel front door 60m at most. There's enough parking for probably 15-20 cars. To get back on the road going south, take the same road back to the dual carriageway and take care crossing the lanes.

Lovely place to eat in.Food was delicious.My hubby had mixed grill,I had the fish pie it was simply the best I have ever tasted.This is our second visit and we wont be long in going back.Love the country feel to it rustic and very Scottish.The staff are a credit to the hotel.thankyou so much for lovely meal.

I'd passed this place many times and, at last, saw an opportunity to stop and eat. What a pleasant surprise! Happy, friendly and efficient service. Decent value, too: two courses and a drink for £18 each. A great place to break a journey.

this is our go to restaurant for a delicious meal close to home. we like sitting near the open fire and have never had a bad meal here. the staff are very friendly and it is always busy so I recommend booking to avoid disappointment.

Stopped off on way to Aberdeen for a spot of lunch. Service was quick and friendly. Choice of cafe type seating and bar meal too. Good was simple and delivered quickly food was ok.

Had a meal here 2weeks ago, nothing special, we had mussels and deep fried Brie, both over cooked, mains were average, not worth the review it got in the courier.

We visited this hotel yesterday, for lunch. There is a café as you enter the hotel, or if you prefer you can sit in the Hotel dining room for your meal. We all settled for the soup and sandwich deal. The soup was home made and very nice, and there is a huge selection of sandwiches to chose from. Everyone agreed that sandwiches and soup were delicious.

We do stop here is looking for somewhere to eat on the way home. Stopped for a late lunch and we were not disappointed. The staff are welcoming and we were seated with no problem. Decided to go for Scampi. WOW! THE BEST scampi we've both had in a LONG time accompanied by the loveliest chips I've also had in a LONG time! I think the chips were twice cooked as they were really golden looking and crispy on the outside with the fluffiest centre (my mouth is watering as I write this - they were THAT good!!!)

Called in to this hotel on the way home for an evening meal. We were made welcome and shown a seat in a quiet corner. This is a peaceful place to eat as there was no annoying background music playing. We had a most enjoyable meal. My wife has a homemade steak pie and I has a breast of chicken, veg and mashed tatties. Good wholesome food.

We nearly always stop here for lunch when on a trip south and it is always excellent. Good friendly service, Smart and restful atmosphere and a range of freshly cooked food options. Most recent stop was in evening and we had the best tuna I have ever eaten. Would have been happy to pay double. It was a fresh thick steak, cooked perfectly with Chinese veg and noodles. Superb. Worth a Michelin Star.

Went here with family, enjoyed a nice meal - something for everyone. Food was good and staff were polite. Was pleased to be so welcomed in a place that is also for locals. Would love to visit again next time I am nearby.

We stopped here on our way home from Glasgow. The waitress was extremely friendly and welcoming and our meal, from the specials' board, was delicious. Definitely rates a return visit.

My husband and I eat at Finavon restaurant/cafe regularly it has excellent food@ service also very helpful and friendly staff.I would recommend Finavon Hotel it's also great value and good portion sizes.

Travelling south from Ellon, we stopped for an evening meal. Friendly, efficient service in pleasant pub surroundings. Haddock and chips with salad voted excellent. My steak pie had very tasty, tender meat; pastry square was a bit tough. The meals were piping hot with large servings. the chips were large size, home made, fluffy with crisp exterior. Will return.

Our order was served quickly by very nice and attentive staff, we were made very welcome. The food was first class and we were all pleased with our meals. We will defiantly visit again.

While travelling on the A90 and in need of refreshments, we happened upon the Finavon Hotel. Great cafe, fresh and tempting layout of food. Good coffee, excellent scone (warmed). And sandwich filling choice good and tasty. Clean toilets (very important ), good service and a great find. Ticks all the boxes, worth a five star review.

Traveling south gives a extra pressure when arriving. Crossing a busy dual carriage way can be a challenge. Nice place for a stop. Good food, good drinks and nice and helpful people are running the place. With hungry and restless children it is sometimes difficult to wait, but the food are served quickly. If you are after a gourmet meal, try an other place, but are you after bar food served with a smile. Try this next time.

Enroute to Aberdeen stopped for coffee and was delighted to find a lovely lunch stop or restaurant.Lovely choice of sandwiches, wraps etc and good choice of fillings. Good service too. Just watch there are 2 exits off the dual carriage way but both take you into the back of the hotel .

Enjoyed a great dinner here with my husband: quick service, peaceful and relaxed atmosphere, good selection on the menu, additional chocolates and rose as we were a 'romantic' couple, very reasonable price....what more could we ask after 27 years of marriage!

I visit this restaurant at least once per week en route to Aberdeen from Glasgow on business. They serve good home baked hotel scone with a selection of butter and jam. The coffee is the best you find on the A90 between Dundee and Aberdeen The staff are polite and helpful, well worth a visit.

My wife and i are local to the area and frequently enjoy a weekend visit to the coffee shop. The coffee and breakfast rolls would be hard to beat any where. The staff are friendly and attentive and the service is excellent.

Am a regular visitor while travelling north. Getting toward the end of my drive, I always look forward to a wee break for a coffee and home made fruit scone. Nice coffee and the scone is always hot and delicious. As I said only a short stop but really relaxing to sit and read the newspapers (supplied).Always friendly service too.

As the Finavon Hotel is in our local area, we are frequent visitors to the coffee shop, bar and restaurant. We have enjoyed many a lovely meal here. You've not tasted a decent chip until you've had one from here! Plenty to choose from from the main menu or their specials boards. Their lasagne is one of the best I've tasted in a long time and always followed by one of their tasty desserts as a special treat. Worth breaking the diet for!

I went here tonight for tea, had steak pie and chips and requested salad instead of vegetables to go with it. Steak pie was good quality meat, the bowl of salad was poor as it was clearly out of date as the bowl of salad was Brown. I complained, the waitess took this too the chef to let him know. I then requested the bill, it was for the full amount of the meal. I don't think so! I requested I get discount as the salad was not edible, got a measly £2 off. They obviously don't want repeat business, certainly won't get it from me.

We have often driven past on our way North but never at a time when we were requiring food.However due to unforeseen circumstances had to stop on 5th June for a meal.The staff were very friendly and helpful and there was an extensive menu all reasonably priced.The service was excellent as was the food

I've eaten here regularly over the years and it's always excellent. Welcoming environment, warm and comfortable, staff are very friendly. The food is excellent, and lots of it!

If, like me you travel to Aberdeen and Inverness regularly don't drive past the Finavon to stay at a chain hotel. The food is good (local ingredients - veg is grown in the owners walled garden) and there is often someone to chat with at the bar. The feeling is one of home from home and I will often do a crossword whilst relaxing after dinner. Rooms are tidy and clean. It is the antidote to the bland uniformity of the well known chain hotels! I have stayed here since 1995 and still look forward to arriving. One of the best things about the place is breakfast. Whatever you order it will set you up for the day. It is always advisable to book your stay the day before as, like me many business travellers make regular return visits. The Finavon is also the venue of choice for both uk and foreign parties who make annual visits to the area for shooting and fishing. The place has its idiosyncrasies but these are all part of the charm and character!

Having stopped here several times in the past on the journey North from Edinburgh, we stopped for a quick bowl of soup and a cuppa in the Costa part of the restaurant. It was freezing cold - the radiator beside our table was cold (it was a horrible day outside), we had to keep our coats on! The soup took ages to arrive and when it did was watery and unappetising. The service was pleasant but oh so slow (it was not that busy). Peggy Scott's next door next time, I suspect.