The Cairn Hotel Restaurant in Highland

A real friendly hotel. Very comfortable, service great. Ideal base for the Cairngorms

Brilliant food and brilliant staff. Really accommodating and a big thanks for sorting me and my partner out for our lunch on Sunday 12th January as we know you had a big event happening on that day. Really appreciated and will definitely be popping back again for food. Even better that we were allowed in with our three dogs. If anyone stops in Carrbridge and reads this, you will not be disappointed with this place. I was in for lunch on the Sunday and had dinner on the Monday. My partner had the salmon starter and I had the haggis bon bons. No complaints. Lunch was chicken and leek pie for both. Monday night we had the cajun chicken burger and sirloin steak. No complaints on any of the food and serves a good pint.

Dropped in for an afternoon drink. Cosy atmosphere, open fire, friendly locals, delicious drinks selection. Will be back for a meal sometime.

Excellent choice on the menu lots of local ingredients in all the dishes. Food was definitely exceptional will be back for more

Loved the atmosphere! Great bar food! And loved the drinks will be coming back here!

Yes! A++ Highly recommend! Service staff is professional, friendly, welcoming. Food is ON POINT! Atmosphere (pet friendly) and fireplace is remarkable!! Patrons are friendly, you simply cannot go wrong choosing this place. Parking is nearby, MUST GO. First night in Scotland on vacation, and the live Scottish folk music was amazing. Had so much fun I didn't want to leave! This is my wife and I GO-TO every night to wind down the night before the hotel. Next time we are booking here!

Technically I didn’t stay here. I had a booking but on the day I was due to arrive the manager called to say they’d had a flood and the room was out of use. Thinking the worst, I was delighted that he offered to find an alternative place for me to stay, convenient for where I was travelling from and even to cover the excess cost. So I can’t comment on the rooms, the food or the location, but the service is excellent and I’d definitely book the next time I’m in the area.

Had a great time. Cozy and friendly place. Reasonably priced, comfortable rooms, and very decent food.

Carrbridge is small village but this hotel restaurant served wonderfool meal. Salmon/Haggis Lasagne and freshly cooked breakfast was wonderful. Pub(restaurant) was crowded by local residents but staff services were quick and friendly. Hotel room has only minimum facility but enough for good sleeping.

It’s really unfortunate to be writing this and providing such a poor rating. The restaurant was recommended by a Carrbridge local. We were the first to take seats in the restaurant area (there’s a separate bar), sitting down at 17.00. We were told that orders wouldn’t be taken until 17.30 which was fine and we ordered drinks for us and our little one. We were then informed they were catering for a Townhall elsewhere in town, so ordered wouldn’t be taken until 17.45. At 18.00, after other tables who arrived after us had had their ordered taken, ours was. Starters did arrive quickly, by 18.15 - haggis bon bons were pretty tasteless and £8+ for three (you get more in Edinburgh). The smoked salmon on crouton was average. Our mains then arrived at 18.55 - a forty minute wait. We weren’t alone in this - others who had ordered mains and no starters were still waiting for theirs. The kids’ chicken goujons were pretty bad - the batter was falling off of them. The chicken and leek pie filling was overdone and the sauce (of which there was little) was lacking flavour. The pastry was good, as were the curly fries (a nice highlight as we hadn’t had them for ages!) The monkfish main was delicious, accompanied by onion rings on the side which were also top notch. We wanted dessert but by the time we finished it was almost bed time for the little guy so had to leave. Lots of potential here. Service friendly and accommodating but the wait time really ruined the whole experience.

For the mussels starter alone, the bar food must be given 5 stars, followed by a venison burger, which didn't disappoint.. The only disappointing thing was 'frozen' chips, but it must be pointed out that just about everywhere serves frozen chips these days (Please correct me if I'm wrong 🙂)

Stayed overnight for work in Inverness next morning. Easy half hour drive in the morning. Didn't have dinner as I had work to do - excellent wi-fi and lots of sockets for devices. Bed was lovely and clean - and huge. Great shower. Lots of coffee/tea/milk etc. Lots of space in the room. Plenty car parking at the rear. I have an electric car so charged up in Kingussie on way up and topped up in Inverness. Local shop. The beautiful Pack Horse bridge dating back to 1700s is right there! Would definitely recommend. The only issue with the room was that some TV channels dropped out but other channels were working. The breakfast was delicious - would recommend the black pudding and sausage - excellent. Plenty tea/coffee/toast and everything cooked to order. Lovely staff, friendly, warm welcome - will definitely be back. Thank you.

Stayed here for a night with a fairly late check-in. The employees both at the check in area and the bar were friendly and helpful. Even though the bathroom wasn't an ensuite, we had no problems with that, as we had a private bathroom in the guesthouse.

Cozy place with nice staff, have only been to the Pub, and not been a guest at the hotel.

Food here is always great. We go every year when we go to Aviemore.

Tried to reserve a table but told no reservations taken -.come back at 7. On arrival told mon/tues limited chefs and residents only. After some persuasion table in an ante room !!! Provided ( we did have a dog). No atmosphere and very average food at hotel prices !

Nous étions en guest house à côté et nous y avons mangé deux soirs Une fois côté pub et le lendemain côté restaurant Même carte au deux endroits Des plats très bons frais et des quantités bien supérieures à ce que nous connaissons !! Bref nous recommandons

Food very good but shame about the state of the ladies toilets

Had an excellent family meal at the Cairn Hotel on 22nd July! Food was outstanding and the staff were friendly! Would definitely recommend it to others!

A handy short detour from the A9 we popped in for a family dinner and were really impressed with the friendly and quick service. The food was great and reasonably priced - especially for the children. The gluten free fish and chips were the highlight for us - the batter was delicious and it was so tasty my dietary-normal husband said it was even better than his normal one!

Absolutely lovely wee place and lovely food and the locals are lovely people. Friendly bar staff also which makes it better.

Went here for dinner with husband and daughter. Excellent service from friendly staff, and the food was even better. Nice cosy atmosphere where we sat in the bar section.

Super friendly and helpful staff, excellent beer (changing choice of Scottish real ales, beautifully kept) and good pub grub. Great atmosphere. Could do with a refurb, but beer, food and service are more important to me.

Dropped in for an evening meal, heard they were dog friendly, and they certainly were. It had a great vibe, lovely atmosphere, quite energetic. Food was really good pub style and super tasty. I had the quirky haggis lasagne, if you like haggis, you'll like this. Rest of parties food was good as well. Would recommend with or without a dog. Restaurant looked very busy, we were sat in the bar area, which was very cosy next to the lovely log fire. I know it's June but it's been very cold this week and it was very welcome.

Found this place whilst visiting the famous Packhorse bridge close by. We were a party of 5 and had an evening meal. Booking advisable. Service was excellent and a good menu with some dishes you won't find anywhere else. Try the haggis lasagne, highly recommend.

We stopped here for a spontaneous late lunch on the way back to Aviemore from Nairn. What a lovely place, super super friendly - they were really accommodating of our kids and our dogs and the food was fantastic and all reasonably priced. We will definitely visit again next time we're up that way

Was staying in the area with the family and went into the pub for a few beers and a bite to eat, the staff couldn't have been friendlier , food was great , I don't usually bother with reviews but thought this place deserved a special mention .

TA reviews led us to expect something special here - but what we got was fairly ordinary pub food. Best was gooey stick toffee pudding, but the brie sandwiches, whether on bagel or focaccia, were rather unappetising.

Nestled in the picturesque Highland village of Carrbridge, the Cairn Hotel is a lovely place to stop for a hearty pub lunch/dinner. The staff are so kind and welcoming that you'll feel you've been coming here for years and enjoying a pint next to the open fire place will make you feel cosy and snug whatever the time of year. It also has a pool table that doesn't cost the Earth to play on (a rarity in this day and age). The location is lovely to as you step out onto the main street and take a 30 second wander to the old bridge or stop in after a round of golf at the nearby course. I can't comment on the rooms as we only came for dinner, but we would definitely come back.

Great place to start your exploration tour of the Highlands. Barkeeper was very friendly and let the bar open for us. Rooms are very cozy. Would definitely recommend to stay here.

Stayed for two Days in the Cairn Hotel. We spent a great night with the Barkeeper Jamie. He let the bar open for us and we spoke a lot. Also the other staff of this hotel is very friendly and the breakfast was good.

Nothing fancy but good enough pub grub which is hot and fresh. The lady serving was very helpful. They squeezed us in when it was busy.

The lunch and dinner menu is extensive with something to suit everyone. We had lunch and the food and portion size didn't disappoint. The steak pie was made with good lean meat, and the fish and chips was plentiful and delicious. Great friendly service. I definitely recommend a visit.

10/10 food, 10/10 service. Get the haggis parcels and the burger, you won’t be disappointed! Will look to stay here next time I visit.

We walked in to the Cairn and were greeted by friendly staff, they explained they were super busy as it was Saturday night and a table would be around an hours. We waited in the bar area enjoying the lively bar scene and some drinks before being taken through to our table in the restaurant. The restaurant was pleasantly lit with a dim atmosphere and the menu was small but had a great selection of starters, mains and puddings. The food was exceptional and staff were friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend the Cairn for anyone looking to eat out in a nicer place although the price was slightly higher it was worth the price. The only thing is booking is unavailable so a wait is excepted for a table if in a rush I would not recommend or having an alternative back up arranged.

Very kind and helpful! We came here as we ran out of petrol and the owner helped us generously to charge the car (hybrid luckily). During the time it took we had a very tasteful lunch next to the fireplace. So we were lucky twice. And had the time to take pictures of the amazing bridge just opposite of the hotel, too. Thanks a lot!! We hope to get back here when we come to Scotland again. Cheers and all the best, Peter from Germany

To start off, it's a pleasant old pub and the front of house staff were absolutely lovely. I stopped by because I read all the great reviews saying how amazing the food was, and sadly, I left extremely disappointed. I paid £16 for a steak and ale pie that had clearly been cooked in a microwave - indeed, the fact that it was served less than five minutes after I ordered should have been a giveaway. The meat was dry and bland, the gravy watery and similarly flavourless, and the pastry was clearly store-bought and microwaved with the rest of the dish. The chips were also blatantly cheap store-bought fries. This surely reflects either an owner trying to cut costs or a chef who simply cannot be bothered. Unfortunately, I won't be eating here again

We hebben genoten van de gezellige sfeer, brandend haardvuur maar vooral voortreffelijk eten! De duif met speyside met black pudding, aanrader. Bediening vriendelijk en vlot.

Ate here as a party of 5, 4 adults and 1 child. All food was enjoyed, especially the steak pie. Cajun fries were a little on the hot side but all in all a good place.

Stayed three nights in the hotel and had dinner in the pub area. Amazing service by the staff each night. All the food was of high quality and tasted fantastic! I would recommend the Haggis Lasagna!

We have passed this pub many times and always intended to visit sometime. This time we did, food was good, hot and well presented. BUT, the service let them down, long waits for someone to appear and then longer wait for food. After two hours we decided to leave after main course plates not cleared after 15 mins. Did want a pud, but we were fed up of waiting.....but then couldn't ask anyone for our bill, as the solitary person serving had disappeared! It was explained that they only had one chef that night.....but chefs don't clear tables. We'll not go again

Flying visit up into the highlands and we booked in for a night. We had a great room “Dulnain” spacious, clean, lovely comfortable bed, pillows and duvet. Although it was on the roadside, there was no traffic after 10pm so it was t a problem. Food was very good, I went for the chicken shawarma which was tasty. Good busy bar

A lovely meal out, great atmosphere. The food was absolutely brilliant I personally recommend the Haggis Lasagna which was scrumptious. Staff were lovely and welcoming

Keine Reaktion auf Email zwecks Reservierung. Ist offensichtlich keine Option. Im Restaurant gibt es zu Stoßzeiten, wenn alle Tische belegt sind, zunächst Pager, die das Freiwerden des Tisches anzeigen. Getränke kamen sehr spät, erst deutlich nach der Vorspeise. Insgesamt ist hier viel los, daher entsteht etwas Unruhe. Die Karte ist sehr umfangreich mit traditionellen schottischen aber auch einer Vielzahl anderer Gerichte. Hier findet jeder etwas nach seinem Geschmack. Einige traditionelle Gerichte werden auch modern interpretiert. Insgesamt schmeckt das Essen recht gut.

Love this place. Have been twice and both times have been excellent. It is a proper local bar serving great value fresh food. The beers are well kept, supporting local breweries. The thing that really stands out are the friendly, efficient staff. Hard to imagine better service anywhere.

Had a very enjoyable Birthday meal served with friendly and helpful staff. There was a very warm atmosphere about the place and the food was excellent

Excellent fresh food with great prices across the board for food and drink. Staff very friendly and the atmosphere vibe was lovely.

We’ve been here for a drink a couple of times & thought we’d try eating here as it gets good reviews Called to book and was told that wasn’t necessary and not a problem as we would get a table even if busy it would be a short wait, they only take bookings for tables of 6 or more Travelled up there tonight …. Heaving ! No chance of a table & no idea how long we’d have to wait …ok we’ll leave ….. she called after us maybe 45 minutes but no guarantees, we decided to wait & went to sit at a recently vacated table outside only to be told we couldn’t as there was a queue of people waiting! So the suggestion was we had to stand on the pavement outside, on the main road for 45 minutes? I don’t think so !! Very poor show Cairn Hotel & we certainly won’t be back & friends we’re awaiting out our feedback … that’s simple …. To be avoided

Lovely pub, very welcoming and attentive staff, good menu. We all picked something different off the menu and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals, I had to leave some of mine (Sunday roast) as I couldn't finish it. Everything is locally sourced where they can and bread is homemade for the Focaccia starter, (can't comment on other breads). The pub itself is lovely with a log burner and logs stacked on the side, would be lovely and cosy in winter, there are plenty tables outside but we opted for eating inside. We will be back.

The food at the restaurant is fantastic. I haven't had such a lovely meal in quite a while. The restaurant was very busy but I'm not surprised as the standard of their food is really high. My whole family enjoyed every bite and the staff were very attentive. Honestly some of the photos here make this place look average but it's not and is a hidden gem.

Great atmosphere, very friendly. Food was great mostly. Dog friendly which was a bonus. Catered well for our large group.

Choose this restaurant as it was near the lodges we were staying at. The food and service was good. We had a table at the back which was great.

I've stayed with the folks at the Carin Hotel in Carrbridge several times over the past 4 years. Not once have I had anything less than a perfect stay. I'll keep it short and sweet so we can all get on with our days: -...

Friendly lively hotel with plenty of space so no problem with not being able to book. Staff were lovely and the food was excellent. The steak was delicious, as was the starter which we shared, haggis bites? All reasonably priced.

We arrived in town on a Friday evening, we were staying at this hotel and planning to eat at their restaurant however they were extremely busy and there was a wait for tables. We left to go find something else and … there was nothing....

Good reviews are easy to write. The food, service and welcome were all excellent, and a food allergy was catered for. Perhaps unsurprisingly it can get busy quite quickly, so try to book.

Great service and atmosphere at a very busy time of the day, the lamb stew was very tasty and the chicken breast was moist and well cooked. All the staff were freindly and considering how busy the hotel was we didint wait long at all...

Went to the caird on a couple of occasions and it was the same high quality food and staff engagement. The manager was very friendly, helpful and went out of his way ti make our stay enjoyable.

My partner and young family were visiting Landmark on Wednesday 2nd,and I searched for a restaurant we could book for after our day of activity. The Cairn appeared to be the best of the bunch, with glowing reviews. When on the website I noted it...

2 friends and I were travelling to Carrbridge from Braemar. We were running late and risked missing the lunch service. So I called ahead and the staff couldn't have been more accommodating, making sure we had 3 lovely meals waiting for us on arrival. Customer...

We had a wonderful roast beef dinner on a Sunday which was super tasty and offered plenty of well cooked items including proper roasters, rich gravy, carrots perfectly cooked and green beans. For dessert I had the coconut and white chocolate cheese cake and a...

Really good food & service. We turned up on a Sunday evening with no booking, almost all the tables were full except two. Two of us had roasts, one pork & one beef. Both were delicious & massive portions. The other in our group had...

We have been visiting the Cairn Hotel every year for many years and it continues to be really great value for money. Friendly staff and management, excellent food in both dining room and bar, comfortable accomodation and a very relaxed atmosphere. Nothing is too much...

We visited on Tuesday this week, greeted by 2 lovely team members. Fire on, music on. Menu was lovely, the haggis lasagne & chicken breast burger was really nice. Good choice of beers on tap. Service was great. Will definitely return.

We were three for dinner, I had the slow cooked pork Belly and the Cranachan tart, bot tasty and well prepared. Across the table the soup of the day was declared delicious, and the venison burger was also appreciated. The chicken fillets coated with potato...

So disappointed. Visited for lunch same time last year and the menu was interesting and the food excellent I was really looking forward to my return visit but as soon as I saw the menu I knew things have changed. I certainly didn't see anything...

Delicious meal (hake and seasonal vegetables) but very small portion for £16.95!. Hake and veg cooked in paper with juices. Potato portions roasted.

You can't book, just turn up and wait and by crikey it's worth the wait! Fab food, great service and we couldn't believe the very reasonable prices. First time we had been but will certainly be back, loved all of it 😊

Don’t be put off by the paper menu, the food is incredible. Quality and presentation is very good. We’ve been going here for some years and always had a very good meal (plus dog friendly)

Classic Scottish Pub food/ some finer dinner options also. Really enjoyable. Great portions. We had the burger, the fish pie, the chicken strips starter. All piping hot and tasty. Will return

Great food. Even better service, Gareth was great and made us feel very welcome. Enjoyed a joke with a group which made our night

Called whilst visiting the area. Seeing it was dog friendly and after reading the reviews we decided to call. So pleased we did. The staff were brilliant. So very friendly. Welcomed us and our 2 dogs into the dog friendly area in front of a...

Staying locally, so popped in with 2 kids for lunch on recommendation from our accommodation host. We were welcomed & seated immediately, food was delicious and service very friendly. Slight delay when looking to pay, but just a matter of timing, I think. Would definitely...

We popped in for dinner as we were passing through in a campervan overnight (200 yards away is a car park with toilet facilities and free parking for 24 hours). The venison wellington and duck were amazing. The staff were incredibly friendly and eager to...

The food was absolutely exceptional. Delicious and hearty. If anything the portion sizes were more than generous. Great atmosphere too

Been here twice in the past week, absolutely fantastic, the staff are polite and friendly, the food is top class and great value for Money, we will definitely be back.

We were a group of families visiting last week so had booked a table for 2 nights for 11/15 of us. We had been here many times before when we stayed at the Lochanully Lodges but our friends hadn’t. Considering we hadn’t been for almost...

We stayed down the road where food was included but chose to visit the bar every evening of our stay as the staff were so welcoming and made our evenings so much fun, joining in with games of pool, & putting up with our humour....

We walked into here about five thirty, lucky to get a table good atmosphere good food free parking not far .

The food is fabulous. You can take dogs in, but only in the bar. I would advise getting there early if you want to take your dog, as it does get busy and you can't book. I had the risotto and it really was one...

On a cold October day - great food beside a roaring fire . Perfect. Staff are warm and welcoming. Very popular - worth the wait.

We only had a drink but cosy pub was very busy with diners and drinkers. Dog-friendly. Whisky offers. Cask ales choice

The food here is very good and worth a visit or two! The only disappointment is that you cannot always get in. Parties of six or more can reserve tables, but smaller parties just have to wait, and wait. The restaurant is small, clean and...

Good food and beer selection. Attentive service and good local feeling. Parking at the back. Good meny with l8cal food and choices.

I’m disappointed. I was told by restaurant manager who was rude and unhelpful that we are dog tolerant not dog friendly. This meant I had to put my dogs in car to eat. I asked a lovely bar man called Dan if we could take...

Stopped of for a late/light lunch, and just managed to order before the 2.30 deadline. My wife enjoyed her vegetable soup with crusty bread. My haggis laden baked potato was delicious.

Dropped in for lunch (twice) recently and couldn't fault any aspect of the visit. Staff are great and the lunch menu was very varied - from a sandwich to langoustines!! Quality (and quantity) was spot on - all served at a very reasonable price. Clearly...

We ate here twice during our holiday and it is terrific. Even though ir was extremely busy the staff were unfailingly helpful and pleasant. The food was really good. No hesitation to recommend.

Nipped in for an evening meal on Wednesday both myself and my wife had the pigeon starter followed with the venison lovely meal best of the fortnight’s holiday. Well done Gareth and his team .

Staying locally and wanted an evening drink. Great service, very helpful with tasting local whisky. Nice local small pub feel. Very friendly welcome. Didn’t have food except bar snacks but served food looked fabulous. Many thanks for the great bar and table service.

What a find this place was. We turned up ( no booking) from Aviemore as it was impossible to find somewhere to eat. Thank goodness we did. Whilst we were told it would be a 30 minute wait we were given a table after 5....

We visited while staying nearby and really enjoyed our meal. The haggis lasagne was delicious, as was the steak and ale pie, and the kids enjoyed their meals as well. There was a bit of a wait for a table as the restaurant was full,...

A warm and kind welcome, all Covid safety measures in place and the food was delicious. Had the Venison burger - tastiest burger ever ! Is definitely one to come back to.

My friend and I were staying in the nearby Dalrachney Lodge and were recommended by them to try the Cairn Hotel for dinner - we were not disappointed! We loved it so much that we came back twice during our stay to the Highlands. You...

Really friendly and helpful staff, good selection of drinks, great local atmosphere. Busy but not too much so. Didn't try the food, but had we been staying longer we would have.

We stopped here for a meal with our 3 small children after a day at landmark.it was fantastic! Very family friendly, food was delicious and all the staff were really lovely and accomodating of our daughters dietary requirements. Would recommend to anyone and we will...

Lovely hotel and location on a great Summer's day. We stopped off for an unplanned lunch and were not disappointed. Lovely food and great service, dog welcome too. Such a lovely location and we would recommend a visit. Thank you.

Had 2 excellent meals here while staying locally. Staff friendly and helpful. Tables were socially distanced in accordance with guidelines.

We ate here 3 times during our week stay in Carrbridge. Lovely meals and desserts with friendly and welcoming service.

We only stopped here because there was nothing else open in the vicinity, that was a mistake, we should have continued to Inverness. The whole place is in need of renovation and the toilets are not the cleanest considering where we are at the moment....