Portland Hotel Restaurant in Highland

We only ate at the restaurant and although it was the end of the season, the standard of the food should not drop. The steak dish was bland & cold. The burger was acceptable. Maybe the choices on a full menu might be better

We stayed at a B&B in Lybster, and our hosts recommended the Portland Hotel restaurant for dinner. Were they ever spot on! The food was delicious and the service impeccable. We thoroughly enjoyed everything about our experience at the Portland.

Yhe location was good and easy to find. The room was musky and dusty. When moved to another room it also was musky and dusty, Cobwebs in the windows and dirty inside along with other things. It was cleaner than the first one. When confronted about they said they had scrubbed the hole room. Was offered a deluxe room with 4 poster bed etc but there would be additional charge to upgade. Cooked breakfast wasn't included in the price, the continental breakfast was poor as well. Not as expected for the price.

The Portland Hotel was our first stop over on our tour of Scotland . After 611 miles from leaving mid Wales at 2 am, our stay at the Portland was perfect for us . My farther is 75 and loved our stay , our room was spotless and so comfy, our food was delicious and we were cared for by wonderful staff.

Disappointing service with bad service, i have ordered a curry who was inedible because too spicy. It made me cried

We have been poorly welcomed (staff not friendly at all), very spicy curry (with no warning), food quite expensive for commun quality.

Would not return. Ordered a gin and tonic and was told they had run out of ice and lemon. Not a great start. Ordered the chicken curry which was completely inedible due to being the spiciest thing I have ever eaten. Other guests I was with tried it and agreed. Another friend had also ordered this and had tears streaming down her face. When we passed this on to the staff, instead of being understanding we were told the chefs didn’t think it was spicy at all. The chefs started shouting at us. And when we got to speak to the manager, she came over and was very unhelpful told us ‘the kitchen can’t win’. Abysmal customer service and were told we could have £5 off the chicken curry with no apology.

AVOID!!! Went for a meal in a group of nine. Two meals were curries. When these arrived they were inedible because they were too spicy. A few others tried and agreed. When the bill arrived I explained I wasn’t comfortable paying full price for them. Manager not in so spoke to the chef. He was immediately aggressive, intimidating and shouted at me and across the bar area, bringing other members of staff over to intimidate me. He then shut the door in my face. Spoke to the manager (who had returned to the restaurant) and her response was “the kitchen can’t win because people ask for hot curries then say it’s too hot.” Got £5 out of £15 off the curries and no apology. Poor food, terrible customer service, horrible staff. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.

What a place for a great meal. Really good value for money with large portions too. 3 slices of roast beef with lots of veg, potatoes, etc - it was a struggle to finish it, but too good to waste. The staff were really friendly and service was fast and efficient. Definitely worth a visit.

Just had a lovely meal at the Portland Hotel restaurant. The gentleman who greeted and served us was professional, very pleasant and can’t fault him at all. We had sea food linguine and homemade burger and chips, both were delicious. Will return in the near future and certainly recommend.

When I stayed at the Portland the new owners had only reopened it two weeks before. Despite the obvious amount of work that entailed, they were very attentive, accommodating and cheerful. I got a couple of tours of the old hotel, which retains much of its beautiful architectural detailing from a century (or more?) ago as well as lovely period furniture. My room had been fully updated and was very comfortable and private, although there was a slight musty smell, which I expect will just take a little time to disperse. The breakfast was generous and fresh and Caroline was a delight to talk to. The new owners seem so excited to be bringing the whole hotel up to date and I think it's a very worthy undertaking because the result will be fabulous. I hope I have a chance to stay there again and see The Portland in her new glory.

If you want a night with the locals, and a few odd extras, the pub at the Portland is the place. When we got there a few larrikins in the corner made sure we got to try a selection of whiskeys, only doubles thank you very much. They were poured with a tale of how to truly experience them - think open fires, snow falling outside, the Dalwhinney slowly warming you as you sip a double. The experience was only made better when a fellow pub goer decided he wanted a red wine with Fanta and a twist of lemon, to remind him of the sangria he and the missus had just had in Spain. Our effervescent publican was quick to acquiesce, and added umbrellas for good measure. The food was delicious, well portioned and timely. It was so good that we went back for a second night and was not disappointed. This time a lorry driver named Dave educated us on the differing accents of Scotland and thoroughly entertained us with his impersonation of a horse. But don’t let our account fool you. The Portland is elegant and richly dressed without being garish. The large hall out the back is perfect for weddings, and the staff confident, friendly, and more than up to the task of completing your perfect Highland holiday. Highly recommended by a pair of Australians, possibly on the hunt for a reason to stay in Scotland. That reason might wear a kilt. And own a castle.

A warm friendly welcome by the new owners. They could not do enough for us. The room was magical and was full of character as was all the hotel. We shared their new ideas for the hotel including local sustainability supporting local food suppliers. Very impressed and wish them well.

Called here as we were stopping local very limted for food around this place the place was warm and a few folk about good menu plenty to choose from lots of gluten free options I opted for rib eye £25 was not the best steak I have ever had was chewy but was ok chips good my wife had roast dinner which she said was not hot just warm overall was ok would I be back no

My friend and I stayed at the Portland for 3 nights. We received a very warm welcome, bags taken to our room which was a twin. The room was spotlessly clean and had everything we required. Kettle with plenty of supplies. The beds were very comfortable and good quality bed linen used. Bathroom was beautifully tiles and again plenty of supplies. I am a fresh air fiend so I was delighted that the windows opened. The breakfast was superb, everything you could ask for from juice, cereal, fruit and plenty toast. I had poached eggs and they were cooked to perfection. My friend had the cooked breakfast and what struck us both was the high quality ingredients used. The staff were so friendly and courteous and couldn’t do enough for us. This hotel is a little gem and I’ll definitely be back

Good selections of menu. The food was cooked very well, delicious & good helping. For Sunday evening the place was busy. The staff were friendly & helpful.

Just back from doing the NC500 and since the trip was planned for 2 years ago things have changed and we ended up bringing our 7 month old son along with us 😂 the Portland hotel was our second stay and we would highly recommend it. The hotel Had everything we need and the staff were lovely. Meal times can be a struggle at times with the baby but the staff were great in making us feel comfortable and nothing was hassle. The food was also amazing 🤩.

We both had an excellent meal, the food was really delicious. We chose off the specials menu and we were delighted with our choice. There were only two members of staff on due to the usual post covid shortage and though they were really busy they were so helpful and friendly. Would really recommend this establishment.

We happened to be looking round Lybster, and this hotel was recommended by the post mistress. Due to timing, we only had chance for a quick refreshment stop. However the staff (owner / manager ?) couldn’t have been more welcoming. And what he brought for...

Stayed overnight in the hotel so ate in the restaurant. Food was excellent and the service superb. Can't fault it had a great meal.

Ate here tonight while doing the NC500, food is absolutely amazing! The staff are brilliant perfect service! Only downside is we’re only around for 1 night as I would of loved to eat hear again!

We stayed here for one night while doing the NC500 - a real find. We had a really friendly welcome and everyone was so helpful. The room was decorated traditionally but very well and the bathroom was clean and with everything you would need. We...

Stayed at the Portland Hotel for one night whilst touring the north coast. From the moment we walked into the hotel Amy was so friendly and so helpful. The room was spotless with a very comfy bed. We had a meal in the hotel which...

We stayed here for one night whilst touring and were made very welcome. The room was clean and well-equipped. The meal in the restaurant was lovely - well-cooked, fresh food and the sticky toffee pudding was one of the best we have had. Well done...

The dining experience was much better inside this traditional Scottish hotel/restaurant than the outside might suggest. The food was excellent, with local seafood on offer. It was beautifully cooked and well presented. Service was great and the meal well-priced. It didn’t have much by way...

This hotel is a almost hidden gem The food we had tonight was fantastic we had hunters chicken with haggis and a whiskey mustard sauce Vegetables cooked to perfection The rooms are very clean and spacious The waitress and bar staff were great This hotel...

Very happy to be returning here. Continues to get better each time. The restaurant menu may seem basic but the food is 5 star all the way. Excellent service from staff and owners, all of them appear to take pride in their work and enjoy...

Visited in laws whom live in Lybster with our children earlier this month. Went to Portland Arms for a meal. Very good seasonal choice, friendly staff. Resturant welcoming. More lack of decorative features than normal due to Covid Pandemic but cannot be helped at this...

Just spent a week with family at the Portland hotel. Rooms and beds so clean and comfy. Good home cooked food. Steve,Sharn and Aimie could not do enough for us and service was excellent. Would highly recommend this hotel to anyone travelling to the North.

Myself and mum booked Christmas Dinner with the portlands carryout we ordered two starters two mains and two desserts one of the starters was wrong only got one main which was beef not turkey got one dessert which was wrong. My mum contacted the portlands...

We visited this restaurant as it was recommended by the B&B owner we stayed at (& one of a few local places open on a Monday). The staff were very friendly and the menu had a good selection of traditional pub type food. I enjoyed...

This is a very comfortable and welcoming place to spend the night. All the staff were excellent throughout our stay: very friendly, good-humoured and accommodating. We ate in the restaurant which had a varied menu so that we were all able to find a choice...

It is a fun and enjoyable place to eat. Staff was exceedingly friendly and the food was great. Would eat there again and again.

Was recommended this place by a local B&B for an evening meal. The atmosphere was cold, dark, bare and unfriendly. Ordered a roast dinner. When it arrived it had no roast potatoes. I returned the plate and it was returned with the potatoes and an apology. Upon paying the bill I asked if I could take away a small amount of ice but was told they had nothing to put it in. A local said surely you have a plastic bag it could go in. Then the rep as we don’t have enough ice. It was quite clear we where not welcome and it’s equally clear we wouldn’t dream of returning.

Went here for dinner for the two of us and happy to get a slot in an otherwise busy night. Friendly, helpful staff and we enjoyed the lamb roast and beer battered fried haddock. Joined with a couple of beer we spent some 40€ including tip. Would definitely visit again.

We were staying at a B&B nearby, and were recommended to eat here. Our landlady booked us a table, thank goodness as the place was packed on a Friday evening.However busy, we received good, friendly service. The fish n' chips with a couple of beers was very much enjoyed.

Good value for money. Friendly, efficient service and atmosphere. Reasonable wine and drinks selection. Easy access for disabled. Clean toilets. Would return whenever in the area.

While up in Scotland visiting my sister, their 23rd Wedding Anniversary occurred and I decided to treat them to a nice meal! A party of 5 including our son.We all chose an assortment of meals from the menu and all were very pleased with the superb tasty food we ate. The menu had a wide selection and a good variety of wines too.The three staff who waited on our table we friendly, professional and showed a excellent level of customer service.The cost of just under £125.00was excellent value for money!A really enjoyable evening in very pleasant surroundings. Thank you

Dinner tonight with family, great menu choice. Ordered Hunters Chicken, however waitress came out to say she refused to serve my dish and it would be a little later than the other diners meals-arrived 20 minutes later than the others. I was served what I can only describe as a seriously overcooked splodge on plate. Young waitress was apologetic however I think overall World Host Training seriously needs to be considered by management, Won’t return.

Bon prix, bonne portion, bon accueil, bons choix de plats, bon accueil. Nous sommes sortis très satisfaits. Merci.

Whether you're staying at the hotel or just driving by on the route...stop here to eat! You will be very happy that you did!

Very relaxing evening. The food quality matched by the friendly attentive staff. Good value with quality ingredients prepare to a good professional standard.

We booked at short notice and stayed in a room with a huge four-poster bed. It seems that the Hotel has been refurbished by new owners who are doing a good job of up-dating and revitalising this large property. The staff we most welcoming and the manager agreed that he had made a mistake in the pricing of the room (too cheap) but honoured the agreed price. We ate in the restaurant/bar on huge portions of Battered Scrabster Haddock, chips and Peas, the staff were welcoming and friendly and after dinner we enjoyed a couple of beers and a chat with some other guests. The hotel is ideally located on the A99 some 30 miles south of John O'Groats, there's plenty of parking and the pretty Old Lybster Harbour is a 20 minute walk away, The Full Scottish breakfast on offer was beautifully cooked and of significant proportion. We would stay again and I would happily recommend it.There were signs of further works being carried out and once these are completed I suspect the Hotel will become a popular venue for the North Coast 500 travellers.

What a beautiful wee place with amazing hospitality! Delicious coffee, cakes and hot chocolate with home made vanilla cream ! What a treat !Thank you so much !

Stopped in on a Monday evening when the most highly rated restaurants along the coast between Wisk and Dornoch (except Sid’s in Brora, but we didn’t feel like Indian food) were all closed. Disappointed to find nothing special. Nice peas, but fish and potatoes over-cooked and wine barely drinkable.

We stayed here for two nights on a touring holiday of Scotland. The new owners have painstakingly worked to retain many of the original features of the building and as a result created a standout experience.This is then backed up by a staff team who have clearly bought into providing the customer experience that you would expect from a hotel of this quality. All very friendly and professional. The food menu is also interesting and the cooking is a very good standard with ingredients sourced locally.A joy to visit.

Went here for the first time on Saturday - staff were very welcoming and friendly. The meal was lovely. We only had a main course as there was quite a lot on the plate and unfortunately we couldn't manage any pudding so will have to come back another day. Thanks for a nice evening.

Lunched at Portland Hotel with 2 friends A truly excellent carvery lunch and very helpful and friendly staff. Did not rush us but were happy to let us sit and chat after our meal

Visited here tonight excellent food and service well worth a visit keep it up nice to see place opened again wish you well

Freindly and comfortable bar which has been refurbished. We had the sirloin steak and the battered fish. Good service as well.

Ok, without getting too excited too soon, and at risk of exciting locals who remember this hotel in its heyday: We had a family dinner and it was excellent! Nice to see restaurant busy again- probably for first time in about ten years. Good honest food. Well executed. Had ribeye steak which was well cooked. Desserts were great. Portions generous. Service was friendly and excellent with the children. Will return.

Have just been for their Sunday Carvery lunch with my family and yet again we had an excellent meal at a very reasonable price. The meat choices were well presented and efficiently served by Bobo and the vegetables were "properly" cooked as my grandfather would have said, neither too hard nor too soft and with lots of variety to suit all tastes. The meat gravy, always my favourite, was superb, just as it should be, however, there was also a vegetarian alternative if required. Choosing a dessert was difficult although we could have had more than one if we'd had any space left, but after a delicious Prawn Cocktail to start, followed by the Carvery, there was only room for Apple Crumble with Custard and Cream although my family had Sticky Toffee Pudding with Custard which was up to the usual high standard with lots of caramel. Fortunately we didn't have far to "waddle" home!It is lovely to have such a friendly establishment as our "local", lead by brother and sister team, Steve and Sharn along with other family members and staff. It is always a delight to pop in and discover the topic for discussion even if there are widely differing views on occasions.Other than The Carvery, the food on offer during the week is equally mouth watering. My favourite has got to be the Harvest Chicken (chicken breast smothered in bacon and cheese with BBQ sauce) served with vegetables and a choice of potatoes or chips. If you like Haggis, my daughter swears by the Haggis Bites to start followed by Highland Chicken. In any event there are so many choices, whatever you choose, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.On special occasions like Mother's Day, for example, they add that special touch as Wallace 108 mentioned. In that instance it was a potted Primrose, supplied by Jo and her husband from the local Nursery, but I do believe they will be doing something similar for the Easter Carvery next weekend.Whether it is a special occasion or you can't be bothered cooking one evening, if you stop in at the Portland Hotel, you will receive a friendly welcome, be served great reasonably priced food by efficient staff and will return home sufficiently satisfied, having had a pleasant experience.I look forward to our next visit :)

It is good to see this venerable hotel reopened under new management who seem to have really got it together. The refurb has left all the orgininal features intact and our bedroom and en suit were comfortable and clean. We had a really good evening meal which was excellent value. The staff are all attentive and helpful.We enjoyed a freshly prepared breakfast that set us up for the day. There were no negative aspects to a really pleasant experience.

Excellent meal at the Portland on Mothers Day.Lovely to see it open again and with a full car park.Nice gesture to present the Mothers with a beautiful pot plant.

Me n my mum have just had an excellent meal in the Portlands, lybster. Efficient, friendly staff. Fantastic food n choices, They've just recieved new comfortable chairs n tables which compliments the age n decor of this hotel. It's great to see it busy with customers again n I truly wish the owners n staff every success in the future. Will definitely be a regular now that it's back open .We came home with potted primroses each from the manager, which was a kind n thoughtful touch. Thankyou for a lovely Mother's Day . Lisa

As the B&B we had booked was unable to accommodate us due to ill health it was suggested we stay here. A kerfuffle ensued as we had booked our original B&B through an agency however we received a phone call on the morning of our stay from the agency to say they had spoken to Amie at the Portland and paid our bill therefore we had nothing to pay. Upon arrival we were advised by Steven that there was no record of this anywhere and he had been on duty all day. We had dinner and we were then asked very quickly to pay for our stay. My husband again told him of the phone call from the agency saying the bill had been paid but he was told of a client who had "claimed" the week before that his stay had been paid by an agency however he had dinner and drinks and left at 4a.m. and no agency payment had been received. We were obviously being treated as behaving in the same way, which is ludicrous and upsetting. My husband paid on our credit card and came upstairs. The next morning, a note was in our continental breakfast bag offering apologies and saying Amie had confirmed the agency had paid for our stay. We felt we were being treated as "strangers to the truth". Hardly the way for a hotel owner to treat guests. I would also say when we ordered dinner in the dining room my husband advised Steven he was allergic to onions however his salad was full of onions!! All in all a very poor and frustrating experience not to be repeated.

This was the first chance we’ve had to try the re-opened and under new management Portland Arms. There was a very warm welcome from the staff from the minute we went in, the boy in the bar was very helpful and chatty. The restaurant was warm and comfortable. The menu was full of local produce and we chose the prawn cocktail which came with salad and thick slices of bread, the sauce was delicious. We then had the scrabster battered haddock with homemade chips was also absolutely delicious. We had no room left for a pudding! We would highly

I stayed here for two weeks with work. I’ll start by saying that the food and service here are first class, with fantastic staff who are very polite and helpful. The one thing which lets this place down however is the ease at which noise travels through the building. Everything seems to creak like hell here, the stairs creak, the floorboards creak, the beds in both rooms which I stayed in creaked, even the walls creaked. This is all well and good when the hotel isn’t busy but during my stay a large group of people arrived and the noise was just horrendous. As people move through the corridors the building sounds like it’s ready to fall down, the noise of peoples footsteps and voices travels through the place as if the walls are made from paper, not ideal when you’re a light sleeper like me. The shower in my room had an extremely poor pressure and was like standing underneath a watering can, once it had taken 5 mins to warm up. In summary, come here if you are looking for a restaurant which serves a nice meal with good service. Avoid if you’re looking for a peaceful nights sleep.

Just had a lovely meal, staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble. We tried it and loved it and will definitely be back. Would highly recommend the Portlands. F Miller, Wick

Had the most amazing stay at the Portland Hotel, we stayed in the full canopy four poster bed, the bed was incredibly comfortable and was like sleeping in a giant marshmallow. The prawns were fresh & tasty and home made bread. The steak was perfectly cooked, soft juicy and melted in the mouth. Breakfast was fantastic with really tasty haggis and huge cooked breakfast. The owner and staff, were friendly, helpful, polite and welcoming. Best hotel we’ve stayed in. Thank you to everyone.

was a lovely welcome here for a lovely meal recently refburbished new management was a good night out had by all will visit again

We had a lovely meal here, friendly staff and excellent service. Can recommend the Balmoral chicken dish

We stayed at a nearby guest house, and were recommended to the Portland Hotel in Lybster. To be honest on a Monday night it seems to be the only restaurant open !It's very good - nice food, friendly/helpful staff. Not expensive given the lack of other restaurants in the area, but maybe there is a lack of tourists as well.I understand the hotel has recently been extensively renovated, it's been nicely done, and the restaurant/bar area is warm and welcoming.The web site lists things like scallops, which weren't on the menu during our visits (we dined twice in the hotel). I accept that this is only a “sample menu” but.......Overall we left satisfied.

Went here because it is under new management. Cullen skink was very thick and the more you ate the saltier it became. Bread was hard that came with it and I couldn’t eat it. All starters were nothing above average Balmoral chicken was a bit dry. Fish and chips were good. Burger was average and nothing special about it. Only thing really good was the chips, they were very tasty! We didn’t have any room for pudding so didn’t get to sample them. All in all it was nothing spectacular!

Availability and courtesy of the hotel and restaurant owner are very impressive....Scotland is surprising us in any aspect...landscapes and wonderful people

Très bon resto typiquement écossais. Bon accueil, bon rapport qualité/prix, bonne ambiance Perfect !

Delicious food and friendly service on the NC500. A great place to fill up after a day walking inLybster

We have recently spent the night at the Portland hotel Helmsdale we cannot recommend this hotel highly enough! The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful nothing was too much trouble, the food was by far the best we've had in ages totally excellent really well cooked and the service was brilliant and just around everything off breakfast was awesome too. The rooms were very spacious and comfortable really lovely furniture and the biggest bed we have ever seen thank you all the staff at the Portland hotel for making our stay so wonderful.

A brilliant and very friendly hotel and the staff made us relaxed and very welcome. Quite a variety of drinks available

We are staying in village and to be honest there’s no where else decent to eat or drink.Food was fantastic, well presented and was good.Restaurant was busy and we wanted to sit in bar anyway which was fine.Service a little slow, perhaps could do with another member of staff, but that’s me being picky.Friendly staff, felt comfortable here.

Had booked for dinner and the food was excellent. Good choice and very tasty. Newly refurbished restaurant bar area. Well done. Will certainly be back.

Five of us had an 80th birthday dinner on Thursday 2nd August, everyone had something different, and all was delicious. Hope to come again soon Kind Regards Pat cormack

We were staying in the nearby Forse of Nature Hotel, the owners recommended the Portland hotel restaurant as somewhere for us to have our evening meal. It didn't disappoint, the food was delicious two of us had the duck and one had the Fish and Chips. I tried the sticky toffee pud for afters.The staff were very helpful as when we arrived (not having booked) managed to fit us in before a large party arrived. Aimee was very helpful attentive but not overbearing. We would definitely recommend this restaurant for somewhere to eat.

I am so sorry to give a bad review to this hotel but went for a meal the service was good with very friendly staff. starter haggis gateau was okay the plate was cold which made the sauce cold but it tasted good. the burger was served with a relish which I can only describe as if you ate it and put it back up. it looked terrible and tasted of nothing. the chips were dark brown soft and sweet tasted like as if they had been reheated. the burger itself was nice but what went with it was diabolical. i couldn't recommend anybody to go for a meal and I certainly would not go back unless they get a new chef.

Lovely place to eat if staying in Lybster (not much else there!) or a stop off along the north coast 500. Reasonably priced and extremely tasty. Staff were very friendly and accommodating as the main restaurant was full.

We had the pleasure of dining in this wonderful restaurant after a very stressful few hours. We had booked at short notice by telephone The Bank b & b in Bridge Street Wick, Only to find on arrival the rooms were up up three flights of stair and quite unsuitable for our octogenarian travelling companions. The proprietor was thoroughly obnoxious and initially wanted to charge us for both rooms.!!! After a three hour ring around we were lucky enough to find accommodation close to this lovely hotel where we enjoyed the most delicious dinner. Amy who looked after us was a real sweetie and commiserated with our feelings as she had also had a difficult day.The food and the service was first class. If you are in the area and in need of a meal DO stop you will be delighted as we were.

Very enjoyable meal with good wholesome food, plenty choice and friendly service. Great place to eat on our journey north

Went here on a visit for a change excellent service and excellent food glad to see some of the old favourites on menu Balmoral chicken still as good took a while to get bill from bar but it came eventually great to see the place open again advise booking on Sat as people were being turned away as didn't book and restaurant was fully booked.

Ambiente con pochi clienti al ns arrivo e clima imbarazzato. Il servizio però si rivela cortese e veloce. Piatti abbondanti e birra buona. Prezzo nella media.

Our two meals were very good,dining room fresh paint looks good, staff very polite,had the burger it was very good,then for the sweet had the chocolate and orange mouse lovely. It is all locally soured meat and fish

We enjoyed two excellent meals in this restaurant while walking the coast. Good morning choice all cooked to perfection. Very good service.

Visited for meal with family. Food was beautifully cooked and so nice to have fresh vegetables and potatoes and chips. Lot places now frozen. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The interior is beautiful. The outside does need a make over but understand inside first. However my son did say the front could make you carry on not realising the wonderful place behind it. Prices are competitive to places round about. It is worth a visit if in area.

Attentive staff and quality food, stylish dining room.The fish and chips were some of the best we have ever eaten, and we have eaten a lot of them over the years!

First time been for lunch since it re-opened and it was delicious. Staff were very friendly and helpful but not intrusive. Starters were soup and pate both very tasty main course was steak on warm ciabatta with chunky chips and pulled pork on warm ciabatta again with chunky chips. Very delicious and plenty on the plate. Definitely go again for lunch. Thanks for a lovely experience.

meal was fine but a little pricey to say it was a pub meal did not stay after we had finished as wanted to get off

Called in on spec for Sunday Lunch, mid afternoon. Could not fault the food, well cooked, well presented & friendly service. You could tell it was all cooked & prepared to a high standard, on the premises.Our first visit since it reopened & I imagine it won't be our last

Beyond saying the rooms are spacious, clean and en suite, the food is good and sensibly priced and the staff are friendly and kind, not much more to say. Provided a warm, dry refuge for 2 nights during particularly nasty thunderstorms (in July) . Then free recovery from my next stopping point (Brown Trout, Watten) back to collect my car. Highly recommended.

Have many happy memories of this hotel from my youth and was happy to be invited to visit following its refurbishment and reopening.The atmosphere was good and the welcome was warm. There are lots of interesting things to see in the dining room and the lovely aga was the talking point.Locally sourced produce meant the menu became limited as the day went on. We had to request yorkshire pudding with our roast lamb main course and sadly when they arrived they were stone cold although the waitress had needed a serviette to hold the metal dish they arrived to the table on.We were all astonished by the prices as main courses were £2 dearer than equivalent eateries and deserts were £1 dearer and half the size.My personal preference regarding mint sauce/horseradish etc., is that they are served separate and not put on the plate. I love mint and rosemary jelly but hate vinegary mint sauce so my main course was slightly spoiled by the mint sauce on the meat when it arrived. If I am invited to return I now know to ask for sauce to be left off my meal.

Lovely meal - the day's special's included a salad of freshly-caught local crab. A slightly limited menu - and they were very apologetic (and kindly adjusted our bill) to have run out of various dishes. We saw this as a plus - obviously menu was locally sourced and food cooked to order, not pulled on demand from the freezerVery friednly and professional waiting staff.It's an old hotel that's recently come under new management, so the setting isn't swanky - tho the dining room has a nice old-fashioned charm.A great find for us hungry (and delayed) travellers needing supper on a Monday evening.