Glen Avon Hotel in Moray

Description on website is totally different to the experience we had. The manager was not in residence, there was no proper cook/chef so there was no food being served, not to speak I'll of Donnie who was left in charge as he was so helpful and friendly but the breakfast he cooked was inedible. Room not up to much shower had absolutely no pressure was just a trickle. We booked in for 4 days left after 2. If manager knew this was going to be how our stay was going to be he should have cancelled as we expected a bed and breakfast that served food this was just a pub with rooms. I would never recommend this place to anyone

Terrible was like a step back in time.Had to sit with jackets on it was so cold.Decor was old and dirty.Bar staff didn’t appear to know what they were doing and there appearance was not very smart for serving the public.

I 'phoned to book a table for next week to be told that they no longer serve food as they do not have a chef anymore, so I recommend you check before planning to visit.

Great welcome from the owner, Had a great night, 6 of us on our travels. Such a shame there's no food being served now But a great place for a drink and a laugh 😃

Had a drink in the Bar prior to getting fish and chips from a van outside the Glenavon. Unfortunately the van closed before we ordered food so we were left hungry. We decided to have another drink whilst debating what to do about food when the barman offered to get something for us even though they were not serving food. He gave us huge bowls of delicious thick soup with hunks of bread, and didn't even charge us for it. We had a brilliant evening, great beer and company. You will get a warm and friendly welcome in this great Scottish pub.

We popped in for one drink, ended up having 3 rounds while having a great chat with the barman who was really chatty & friendly, we also met the owner and Lucy the dog! The open fire gave a warm welcome, blankets for any chilliness! Worth noting, although webpage says they do food, they don’t at the moment.

Took us in for hours after our car broke down and failed to get us a replacement. Great beer and nice atmosphere. Kept the bar open longer for us.

A great pub in the centre of town. Nice fire place for winter evenings. Excellent local beers on hand pumps. Good whisky as well. I’ll go back for sure!

I stayed for 1 night after walking the Tomintoul Spur on the Speyside Way. The room was cozy and comfortable after a long hike, and I especially enjoyed meeting the owner, Graham. He's a warm and welcoming host.

My wife and I stayed at the Glenavon Hotel for a really special night in Tomintoul. Graham is a gem of a guy. Very friendly, helpful and intent on ensuring that everyone has a good time. The pub is brilliant and so laid back and comfortable. We are so happy we stayed for a night!

This pub is an absolute haven! Graham was the most welcoming of landlords whose stories I could listen to for hours. Warm, cosy and a great place to spend the evening. We will be back the next time we are in the area.

Landlord Graham only in pub since February and has no chef at the mo so B&B and pub only . Very welcoming , real fire in the grate and comfy seating . Good selection of draught and keg beers and whiskies and gins . Wishing Graham well in his new venture in Tomintoul!

Stayed a week in Tomintoul and it was so good to be in a village with a proper local pub. The landlord Graham has only been there since Feb 2022 so disregard bad reviews from before then, he's working his arse off to turn this place round and make this pub a warm, friendly welcoming place. We dropped by several times in the week we were there and were always greeted with warmth and a good array of beverages behind the bar.

For such a great price you get a very homely and warm experience at the Glenavon. The host, Graham, and hostess, Lucy the dog, are absolute wonders in conversation and company. The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable, you only have to mind that the water pressure isn't 100%! We were greeted and made very welcome, bar and atmosphere very friendly and the food was wholehearted and great priced too. The pool table is free to play, and the location of the Glenavon is right in the heart of the town square. Either side of the town provide walks through the beautiful Glenlivet estate and an amazing children's playarea opposite the wigwams. I'd highly recommend Tomintoul as a quiet settlement alternative to Aviemore, which is only 35minute drive away (and a gorgeous drive through the mountains at that!) There are some perfect places for pictures and watching the sun set, all to come back home to the Glenavon.

Massive overpaid for a sub-par lunch. Never offered a drink despite being in a large group. Please avoid

The meal was very poor quality,and very limited choice,I believe its recently been taken over,would suggest new owners have a challenge to bring it up to an acceptable standard

Such a friendly welcome on our Lands End to John o Groats cycle trip. Really comfortable beds and a lovely dinner. Would recommend this hotel to walkers or cyclists and they are really dog friendly too

Welcoming atmosphere, nice staff, affordable prices, open fire and a pub dog. What's not to like. Strongly recommended this venue. I've tried the food in the past too. Steve the Chef makes a great hearty dish with the usual pub menu cooked and presented to a high standard.

Came here for dinner first night in area..enjoyed it so much we came back 2 more times! 2 adults, 3 teens and dog. Very friendly welcome, good choice of food...delicious and good value. Free pool (and darts for over 18s). Nice selection of whiskey and local beers. Would definitely go back if in area again

Although you could quite correctly call this a pub with rooms, it was much better than expected. Rooms were clean and comfortable, food was very tasty, packed lunches, and the team could not do enough for you. Would not hesitate to use again as a...

Warm welcome, menu is small but there is a specials board with more options. Food was simple but very tasty and well priced.

Visited for dinner while staying in area. Staff not welcoming, food came on waves so not eating together. When it did come it was very poor. Everywhere felt sticky and not clean . Food clearly all out a packet or tin. Honestly have no clue...

Had the best night in the glen Avon pub on a holiday with friends - definitely pay it a visit for a great night! Staff were so lovely and the pool table and dart board was great fun!

I gave it a terrible score because I couldn’t score less than that. I have never stayed in such a horrible place in my life. Downstairs looks nice, like a proper country hotel should. Elsewhere it’s a different story. It was so cold that we...

There was a lovely pub dog and very nice food. Welcoming atmosphere and friendly and helpful staff Would recommend

As we had rented a house in the area - and I don't cook on holiday! - we thought we would give The Glenavon a try - glad we did. We ate here twice. I had the cullen skink on both occasions and it was...

We popped in for a drink outside (due to COVID regulations) and were warmly welcomed by Jamie the young man working at the bar and later, the owner. We later ordered takeaway food and it was delicious. In particular the cullen skink was amazing! Mac...

Popped in for tea I’ve night whilst staying nearby. Really good meal, great beer (well kept) and nice cosy atmosphere. Dog friendly too!

Stopped in for supper - stovies & cheeseburgers were so fine. Great selection of ales & spirits. Friendly service. Well set up for current Covid-19 restrictions

We arrived in the afternoon to Tomintoul, the highest placed city in Scotland, not much was happening. The Glenavon is a cosy place with locals having a pint in the PUB. The pubdog was very sweet. The room was good, with a nice bed. Food...

Went for lunch. Friendly staff & great pub dog. Good pint of Cairngorms ale. Not fancy but fair price & lovely steak & ale pie. Returned later in the week for another pint and a big cuddle from Bailey's the pub dog. I would go...

Below average food ruined further by dogs out of control in the pub. The pub owner didnt bat an eyelid as her dog and another dog ran amok throughout the eating area. Disgusting.

Nice pub in the pretty village of Tomintoul but the food is an absolute disgrace. Literally everything came out of a frozen packet. I ordered a venison stew, veg and chips for myself and my other half had the steak pie with veg and chips. Venison stew was as dry as an old leather boot and whoever made it (days beforehand, I can only assume) threw far too much pepper in it to disguise its blandness, rendering it inedible. The chips and parsnips came from a frozen packet and the veg, sprouts and carrots, were boiled to an inch of their lives and were utterly watery and tasteless. Stew was £13.50 and steak and ale pie £10.50, so profit aplenty here for these shysters. We only came here as the place we were staying in said this food was the better of the 2 pubs in the village that served food. Would dread to have tasted the food in the other place. Would not return here at all.

We booked a Xmas eve meal here and was very disappointed. My wife’s meal was the turkey was pressed turkey, the veg like rubber and soggy roast potatoes, how ever the Yorkshire pud was ok. I chose macaroni cheese, it was far too runny, didn’t...

Meal for two- two mains, one from menu, one special ( steak pie for a tenner and wild boar cassoulet for 13.50) . Both dishes had super dry meat, overcooked side veggies. We got water in sticky, dirty glasses- it tastes funny. Service lady was...

Warm welcome from the staff, even our dog was welcomed until the resident dog spotted her sniffing the dog food bowls! Husband ordered a steak and said it was cooked to perfection, I ordered the chilli with extra jalapeños ( which the dish needed as was very mild and not very tomatoey) the rice was nicely cooked. My dairy allergy was catered to for the main course but no dessert available, hubby had sticky toffee pudding which he said was fabulous, the bill was £52 for food and drinks which I think was very reasonable. Nice that our dog was welcomed and we could enjoy an evening out without having to lock her in the car.

We did not stay here but were given the recommendation to go here for dinner and we did not regret it! All the dishes were great and the service was good. The guy behind the bar was nice and friendly and gave us recommendation of what to do around town. They have darts, pool, and are dog friendly. Would recommend!

Staying in village whilst on holiday . Very friendly and something on the menu for everyone. Was quite busy , Saturday night, glad we booked. Would definitely recommend and go back again if in the area. Most important for us is that it is dog friendly

Lovely old building but food was disappointing. The ‘chef’ had covered the skinny (frozen) fries in salt making them inedible. To be fair the staff did reduce the bill

Cosy, well priced, not a lot of space but the food was great with a highland flavour. Its part pub part eating area but we loved it. It even had a friendly dog to ask for your leftovers. The staff were unfailingly friendly and helpful. Its not often I can order a venison burger with haggis topping, but I recommend it!

Not really a hotel ,more a pub with accommodation,only one member of staff behind bar,and for her age she worked really hard and coped well under pressure,one girl serving meals who also was working hard,food looked very good,lthough we did not eat,room was basic but ok,breakfast in morning was good,staff very accommodating

The omens aren't good from the outside - we would normally avoid anywhere that has large photos of their food on an amateurish looking sign outside... we used to go often and it was always good (years ago).

I had 2 great afternoons/evenings at this pub. Wish I was there now. The Salmon dinner was delicious and the local company were hilarious, fun, interesting and hospitable.

Nice comfortable place for a drink and a meal. Good food, reasonable prices, good service. Nice atmosphere.

What a lovely little hotel, it was found on Booking.com and whatever I asked of them, they were able to do it. I sent some banners and balloons for my husbands 30th birthday and when we checked in they had decorated the room with them.

The pubb is traditional but nothing very special. The staff is friendy and the food very good. We had spicy chickenbreast and a vegatarian dish which were above our expectations. Good ale.

Nice friendly pub, great staff and great food, really warm and friendly atmosphere and welcome. Stopped close by and had a few visits here and was never disappointed

Stopped here for soup and sandwiches - great value for money bc tasted great and big portions (salmon and cream cheese and cheese & pickle). Was ready quickly, comfy seating. Good all around!

We ate here on the recommendation of Kenny at the Smugglers Hostel . We’d mountain bikes up from Braemar so the good beer and hearty food were welcome. Log fire and fun atmosphere.

Nicht herausragend aber einfache Küche die frisch zubereitet wird. Kaminfeuer und Hündin (Kuschelmonster) inklusive.

We stayed in Tomintoul from 23rd to 30th March 2019 and visited the Glenavon on the 23rd and 24th for food in the evening. Although the staff behind the bar were friendly enough there was a generally unwelcoming atmosphere about the place that was difficult to pin down. The beer was fine but the food was distinctly average I'm afraid. We found out that the pub was to close on Monday 25th March for some reason, so we took the opportunity to go elsewhere and did not return. The pub is dog friendly.

We had dinner at the Glenavon Restaurant twice & both nights were very good. Great Scottish Pub fare & a well stocked bar.

We visited the Glenavon pub whilst staying in Tomintoul in September 2018. The staff (and pub dog Baileys) were lovely - good selection of local beers and whiskies and the food was great. Would definitely recommend a visit!

Nice little pub with friendly staff. Stopped in a couple of times over a weekend and had a nice pint of guinness and it is dog friendly

Passing through, hit a dead end on our lunchplace of choice and ended up here. Bit run down, but cosy and spacious. Wide choice of menu plus daily specials. Finally some normal sandwiches and soup! Good food, lovely hostess and dog.

We popped in for a couple of drinks and ended up staying till closing so I'd say we liked the place

Lovely friendly welcome and a cracking wee dog in the bar called Baileys...food was excellent, we had broccoli and Stilton soup then chilli con Carne and a chicken burger and all were excellent. A lovely pint of guiness aswell :) lemon cheesecake and sticky toffee were also excellent....sticky toffe was the best I’ve ever had and I’ve had a few in my time...would highly recommend if you’re in the area. We have been several times as stay not too far away and it has always been brilliant.

Straightforward old school pub dinner. Nothing fancy or overdone but a very nice meal. Steak and Ale pie was excellent, Venison stew a welcome treat.

We visited the Glenavon three times during our stay in the village. The first night we went just for a drink after a meal in one of the other Pubs. There was a friendly welcome and good service so we decided to try out the food on the following night. I had Halloumi to start followed by Haddock and chips and my wife had Steak and ale pie. Standard fare, but tasty and excellent value.

Tried this as the third in the village during our weekend stay. A very cheery welcome was given and we ordered from the regular menu. The macaroni cheese had a very interesting flavour but got better upon eating, and the boar and garlic sausage stew was a little too tomato flavoured, however the chocolate and hazelnut cheesecake was to die for and made up for any shortcomings.We may be back.

We stayed here for 2 nights. The rooms were comfortable and clean with tea and coffee making facilities. There is a TV in each room too. The free WiFi does not reach the rooms.

We ate here tonight; choosing to do so as it was the only place that could offer something that everyone in our party would eat. Food was okay - nothing too special but was edible. Staff were friendly but the place could defo do with a little facelift.

Please don't be put off by the appearance of this place, shabby it certainly is but chic it is not, the interior could do with a good general overhaul, but the food is great. Staff very friendly and polite and one of the best steaks in the area. Really good value for money and portion size generous. This is quite simply a fantastic local gem, good beer, local banter and an excellent chef.

Hyggelig sted, men mindre utvalg av øl og whiskey enn Richmond Arms baren. De har biljard og dart, men for å få musikk må man betale på en jukeboks. Helt ok sted. Veldig hyggelig personale!

Came here everyday of the 4 days we stayed. Could not fault the place. Bt sports on tv. Free pool. Friendly owners and staff and food pretty good too.. defo recommend

We went here for lunch during our family holiday to Tomintoul as it had been recommended by the owner of the cottage we were renting and having fond memories of a visit there some twenty years ago. The staff were very friendly and accomodating of our large group. They boast a good selection of local beers. The menu is relatively extensive and the quality of the food average. There is a pool table and two darts boards for entertainment and a nice country pub atmosphere.

Pleasant lunch at the local pub. The food was as expected, good and filling pub food. Nothing to complain about.

Was passing through and stopped here for lunch. Got a lovely table in front of the fire to enjoy our food. The food was excellent and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were friendly and we would definitely stop here again.

travelling solo and popped in for a bit of dinner. very welcoming and the steak was lovely. The food is served promptly and of your lucky you can get a wee seat by the fire. The staff were very friendly.

Auf der Schottlandrundreise haben wir in Tomintoul eine Zwischenübernachtung gemacht, und unsere Wahl zum Abendessen war dieses lokal, eher ein Pub, mit lekkeren Burgern und gutem Ale. Wir wurden freundlich bedient und die Atmosphäre war toll. Unser Hund war auch willkommen, also wenn ich nochmals in diese Ecke der Welt kommen würde, würde ich nochmals einkehren. Tomintoul muss man aber erstmal finden ...

After a long journey from Glasgow and having checked into a nearby B and B i was hungry and came across this decent pub/hotel. Fish and chips were great and not expensive. The bar staff were attentive and knowledgeable about the whiskey they had on offer. Gave me great advice when I said I wanted to do a distillery tour the next day and they recommended the Glenfarclas distillery (which I would now also highly recommend).

We ate here last year and really enjoyed the food drink so we visited again this year whilst in the area. Lovely food and drink at very reasonable prices

Service was nice but you had to go to the bar to order and pay. There was only one bartender so it took a while. However she was friendly and helpful. Had garlic mushrooms appetizer which was quite nice. Chunks of sautéed mushrooms in a cream and garlic sauce. Served with a thin,toasted baguette. Angus burger with chips for dinner. Decent size burger topped with cheese and bacon. A decent burger but not as good as back home in the states. A bit overcooked. All in all not bad

Great little find after a stroll around the village green in the centre of this beautiful village on way back from braemar games.

Good pub grub! We shared the nachos to start - very nice, and I had a salad to follow. reasonable price, good selection of wines and beers and a very friendly, chatty barmaid.

Our rambling group had booked high tea and was given a price of £7.50. For that price our expectations were...

Popped in for a couple of pints as I was staying locally. Friendly enough service, comfortable bar area with tv and big comfy couches. I noticed a separate area for dining which is a good idea. Tried the local Cairngorm ale on tap which was lovely. Menu and food served looked decent enough but I didn't eat there

Paramos aquí en nuestro camino de regreso a una actividad en Aviemore. La comida era normal y abundante, en un entorno agradable. Si necesita alimentación, este le dio en el clavo, pero no despilfarrar su calcetines. Tiene un ambiente muy relajado, lo cual es agradable y la mesa de billar y dardos una adición bienvenida.

Sehr freundliche Bedienung. Man fühlt sich zwischen den Einheimischen direkt willkommen. Man kann seinen Hund mit in den Pub nehmen

Stayed in the village a few days and dropped in for a quiet drink or an evening meal on more than one occasion. Nice menu choices with dishes hot and fresh. Best roast beef we've had in a while! What we really liked about this place was the people. Friendly folk, whether staff or customers, happy to have a chat or share a joke. Looking forward to coming back..

Brilliant food, great portion sizes and a good selection on the menu - all at reasonable prices. Friendly staff!

The initial impression of the internal layout of the lounge/seating area is confusing. The lounge/bar accommodation appears to comprise three linked but separate areas, none of which offers a comfortable area in which to relax. The visitor has the option of being in a corridor-like space, or alternatively enjoying the benefit of a first class view of the snooker/pool table, which dominates the larger room.The wood panelled decor, combined with the energy saving lighting unwittingly contributes to the venue's sustainability co-efficient, but does not assist in providing sufficient lighting to read the menu.The sole bar server could not cope with the number of customers, resulting in a singular queue lining up single file in front of the bar, obstructing the waitresses tending the tables, who tried valiantly to serve food to customers seated in the passageways, and obstructing potential customers attempting to make order of the situation.That aside, the food was modest, but well-prepared and probably represented good value for money.Like most things in Tomintoul, which admittedly must have a very short tourist season, the experience could probably be best described as well-intended, honest and makeshift.

We recently visited The Glen Avon Hotel whilst we where staying in the area for a few days. We had a meal there on both days and found it to be a very relaxing and Atmosphere with very Friendly Staff who did everything they could to make your meal experience absolutely perfect. The choice of Meals available was vast, the portions were huge and it is was all cooked to perfection. I would Recommend a visit to this Hotel/Restaurant to anyone who is in the area. It can not be faulted.

Is geen aanraderNiet erg mooie kamersZeer vriendelijk personeelSanitair niet erg netjesOntbijt ok. ..

Glen Avon and the Richmond Hotel the only placed to eat, apart from the Clockhose Restaurant.Alright if you like basics, my wife had cajun chicken rather on the dry side, limp chips, I had the roast of the day which was beef and was quite reasonable with veg.Decor dark and traditional.

Stopped here for a quick drink. The staff were welcoming and friendly. Comfortable chairs and sofas. One of our party is a real-ale enthusiast and wasn't terribly impressed but the other three people found the bar perfectly satisfactory.

Friendly staff and a simple, cheap menu.We were well fed and 'watered'The locals are friendly and happy to chat

When we entered the bar the female server noticed us but decided that, rather than serve us, she would go for a walk round the bar (which was not busy) and came back with a plate. She was lukewarm when she did finally serve us, and when the locals became offensive she found this hilarious - this was certainly the first we'd seen her smile.A local bar for local people perhaps. Horrendous experience. We certainly won't be back.

Spent all night in the pub playing pool and darts. We had dinner and the food was excellent finished with a few 80s tunes on the juke box

Pub sympa surtout quand rien n'est ouvert. Ambiance cool, repas honnête. Bière pas trop mal. Je ne sais pas que dire de plus pour arriver à 100 caractères

Great pub with great staff lovely beer garden food reasonably priced .very friendly atmosphere has pool, darts , jukebox

Vi nød at besøge restauranten, som var fyldt med lokale skotter såvel som turister. Vi fik rigtig god og charmerende betjening. Det var virkelig morsomt at blive indført i de lokales skikke

Good service and tasty pub grub on a busy evening. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals and the friendly atmosphere.

We just finished a 70 km walk finishing up in Tomintoul. Lovely village but the food at this place doesn't match the charm of the district. The steaks we have had up until now have been excellent, these were like leather. We appreciate this isn't Edinburgh but the value for money here wasn't there.

Characterful on the outside but lacking charm on the inside. Perhaps it was the busy Saturday night, but ordering at the bar for both food and drink was an ordeal and without any semblance of friendliness. Food was basic pub grub and tasty enough at a reasonable price, but the overall experience was disappointing.

Je ne sais pas qui a posté les avis positifs précédents mais j'aurais bien aimé être present ce jour là.Le personnel n'etait pas désagréable.J'ai voulu essayé le "Chili maison", ce fut le pire de ma vie. Viande très grasse et sans goût, quasiment aucun haricot, seul le riz était correct (j'ai envie de dire: heureusement). Mon amie avait choisi du saumon qui n'avait rien d'extra non plus.L'assiette de fromage était plutôt bonne, bien qu'excessif (9,5 pounds pour deux). Je ne recommanderais donc rien de ce qui sort des fourneaux et "plats faits maison".Sûrement un endroit sympa pour boire quelques bières mais pour manger, allez en face pour un meilleur rapport qualité-prix, et pourtant il en faut pour que je me plaigne à ce point.

We had the pleasure of dining here twice. This is prime pub grub territory, food that always pleases hungry travelers. Due to driving the rental car, I did forgo sampling any of the alcoholic beverages. We sampled a wide variety of dishes, Haggis to fish & chips to burgers. Food was always served hot and delicious. We would return again.

Good food cooked to order with decent portion sizes. Nice friendly atmosphere within the public area.

Les plats proposés sont les mêmes que l'on trouve dans tous les pub bars restaurants. Toutefois, la grosse affluence des personnes venues boire un coup (sans doute parce qu'il y a très peu d'autres commerces dans la ville) rend la prise de la commande un peu compliquée. Le dîner est du coup bruyant. Le rapport qualité prix n'est pas intéressant.

We were lost and needed to orient ourselves to find our B&B before it got late, and decided to stop in Tomintoul for a bite. The first restaurant we tried had limited hours and would not be serving till six. The one across the street likewise, and the eastern european receptionist seemed unable to understand when we asked "do you know of another place that is serving now" and kept merely repeating that they would not be open till six. We happened to spot Glen Avon open and serving. That night we had the roast beef and it was lovely, as was the chocolate cake drizzled with hot fudge topping. The service was good as well. We returned the next night and not being overly hungry, ordered a few appetizers. Our idea of prawn cocktail differs radically from theirs - the "prawns" were dime-sized similar to the kind that come in cans and about the same amount, absolutely SMOTHERED in a sauce that to me tasted like mayonnaise with ketchup. The brie with plum sauce was two pieces of deep fried brie, not bad, with what looked and tasted like jam. The cheesy garlic bread was cheesy enough but we are accustomed to it being melted, not just grated on. So they strike out on appetizers, but hit a home run with their roasts and we would recommend ordering the roast of the day. Having criticized in this way I must say we were just happy to find a place in this remote area that was open and serving, and pleasant to be in with its dogs under tables and locals/visitors mingling. I'd go back again but stick to the specials.