The Caledonian in Angus

Not impressed with the food at all! The loo fajitas I ordered were burnt black. The chicken that came with the Maryland was dry. Definitely not going back … A waste of money. The waiting staff were nice.

We had a fantastic evening at The Caledonian. Brilliant service from the ladies. We were visiting for the weekend and can’t wait to visit again so we can enjoy the Caledonians fantastic food again. Haggis fritters to start were delicious, then the Haggis Chicken was just amazing. Someone else had the pork and black pudding for main and was not disappointed!

Lunch for two on Sunday Sep 1st. Very disappointed with the food. The nachos were burnt and tasteless. We couldn’t eat them at all- they were so dry. The chicken in batter was doughy tasting. The haggis fritters were soggy with an oily peppercorn sauce on top as you can see in the picture. We told the waitress that we weren’t able to eat the nachos as they were burnt and she replied okay. Nothing was done to rectify this. We were charged full price. Very disappointed with the food. The service also wasn’t great. After clearing almost three plates away with the majority of the food still on it (unable to eat) it was clear we were disappointed. To look at burnt nachos and still serve them at £6.95 - clearly the standards are poor.

Not been for years. Had our anniversary meal and the food was great. Service was superb from all the staff, went out of their way to ensure we were well looked after.

Great service and food. Good beers and a pleasure to visit. Would recommend to visitors as an exceptional welcome and friendly staff.

What a great find. A lovely, cosy restaurant and bar with the loveliest staff. Food was home cooked and well presented. Tasted amazing, we had steak pie and the fish. Shared a sticky toffee pudding which was gorgeous. We will definitely be back.

We were a table of six to celebrate our wedding anniversary with family. We all enjoyed our meals - including a GF meal. Everything was piping hot and the portions were excellent. The Scottish burger was a sight to behold :-) I would definitely recommend a meal here if you find yourself in Brechin

We eat here once a week with our two kids. The staff are always lovely and treat us like old friends. Everything we've had on the menu has been good, and there's a good ale selection on draught.

Booked a high tea for the family after scattering the ashes of a family member we recently lost. We were all feeling a bit raw and emotional so we really appreciated the warm welcome from the friendly staff. The food was excellent - great vegan and veggie options very tasty and really good value for money. The staff were fantastic, they couldn’t have been more helpful and we had a good laugh on the end. Thanks for everything we shall be back!

We had been staying nearby all week and decided to come here on our last night. It was the friendliest pub we’d visited all week and the food was excellent and very good value . Wish we’d visited earlier in the week. A place not to be missed .

The exterior isn't much to look at but don't be fooled! The food was plentiful and very tasty, the service excellent and the price very good.

Took the opportunity to eat here as it was across the road from the caledonian railway. Very friendly staff, not very busy, but it was late afternoon. Food was cooked well and very filling

Fantastic food, I’ve had two carry out meals from this pub/restaurant and on Monday night I had the pleasure of dining here with friends, the food and service was excellent, this place really is well worth the visit or go for the carry out option, you will not be disappointed and I will definitely be back.

Friendly, welcoming staff in attractive bar surroundings. Wide variety on the menu - 3 of us had 2 courses each (all different) and none of us was disappointed. Great ale on tap, and very reasonable prices.

Some of the best pub grub I have had in a long time. The food was outstanding, even better value for money. I stay in cowdenbeath and I would travel there just for lunch😂😂 really really good.

The outside of the Caledonian could probably do with a lick of paint, but don’t let that put you off. Once inside, it’s clean, comfy and the service is as welcoming and helpful as it gets. The food is exactly as one would expect a pub grub menu to look, but it’s cooked well, is tasty and is good value. Where the Caledonian really excels, though, is the vegan menu. It’s no more fancy than the standard menu, but is well thought out and executed. Moreover, I challenge you to find anywhere else within at least 50 miles that offers meat eaters and vegans alike at least three starter/main/pud choices each. A far cry from “onion rings” meaning somewhere has “vegan choices”, this is somewhere that genuinely treats diverse dietary needs as normal.

Excellent freshly cooked food. Friendly helpful staff. Always delighted with quality and service! Great value

Went here for a family meal. The food was fantastic, the menu catered for everyone. The staff could not do more for us. We will definitely be back

Just prior to Angus heading to tier 3 we decided to head back to the Caley for an evening meal. Main course mid week for £7.50 was great value and plenty of choice too. Food was lovely, great staff in a pleasant and safe atmosphere, we will be back when tier 2 returns😀😀

Just had a lovely meal here highly recommend the haggis fritters. Safe environment and will definitely be back soon

Me and my friends were out for a bite to eat for dinner and 3 of us had the fish and ended up with sickness after a few hours of eating. The other member of the group did not have the fish and was fine. Can not fault customer service as everyone was friendly.

Brilliant vegan menu. Well lit, spacious and homely. Wasn’t busy the lunchtime that we were in. The vegan options take a bit longer to cook, for them, but there are board games and literature to browse whilst waiting.

We had the Festive Menu which was £20.00 per head for a two course meal. Really nicely prepared, the turkey was beautiful, we will return in the near future. Good ambiance in the pub with rustic decor, staff were efficient and very friendly.

Went for dinner one Sunday evening and had a lovely couple of roast beef dinners with fresh veg and served piping hot by attentive staff. Would advise anyone to go there.

We thoroughly enjoyed our light lunch at the Caledonian. Excellent value, tasty home cooked food and comfortable homely atmosphere. Looking forward to coming back to try the Folk evening at the end of the month.

We went here for dinner a couple of weeks ago.The place is “the place in Brechin” .., it is lovely inside, exposed walls, wooden furniture, comfy looking sofa with games, clean loo and lovely touches with tissues etc....The menu though is boring. Mac cheese, chips etc. I went for a vegetarian dish, noddles with roast vegetables. This was a disaster. The vegetables nice (the aubergines slightly undercooked) but the whole lot doused in sweet chilly sauce. There was no culinary skill involved and i had stomach aches for days.I would expect someone to use garlic, ginger, soya and fish sauce maybe peanut butter? Chilly at the side if and how much customers want. The Chips were nice. The service was very friendly and attentive, the beer was good but the chef I am afraid maybe should try and develop some better recipes. Please read up on how to cook a vegetarian dish?

Probably the best Pint in Brechin. Good selection of some very good ales. Lovely place. Well furnished. Clean toilets. It was very quiet last time we popped in. But that was midweek.

A place I used to visit frequently, however I believe a change of chef a few years ago.Seafood tagliatelle, mussels, prawns, haddock & salmon in a tomato sauce. Mussels were 2 green lipped mussels served in a separate bowl which were delivered after I had started my meal. Prawns were there! Salmon and haddock has become mush in the tomato sauce. Was nice and hot but totally lacked any seasoning, I ate the 2 mussels, a few prawns and some pasta then gave up and shared the over done chips from everyone else’s meals. My husband persevered with his chicken tortilla but didn’t finish it. Not impressed I’m afraid.A lot has been done to spruce up this place in recent times but it’s a great pity the food hasn’t upped its game too. Service was great by the way, couldn’t fault waiting and bar staff.

Went in mostly to feed my one year old and 3 year old boys We were made to feel very welcome. The woman that served us was very helpful and suggested things on the menu. The food was nice and hot when it arrived and very tasty. Would visit again as lovely atmosphere.

My wife and I live locally and wandered into the Caledonian for a drink. They said they could squeeze us in for a meal and so we stayed to eat. The staff said it would take a while as the Chicken and Haggis was cooked from fresh (about 20 mins).I honestly don’t remember having a better burger (clearly homemade) and my wife said the Chicken and Haggis was excellent. As a bonus the real ale was also very good. The service was very friendly, even noticing our table candle had gone out and immediately replacing it. Portions generous and value for money.Haven’t been in for about a year but will be back soon. The photo is part of the bar area.

This has to be one of the best places in Brechin to go for a meal, a drink or both. The staff are very friendly, the food is great and the atmosphere is welcoming. There are world food nights and folk nights and you can be sure of a good experience and will want to return.

My husband and I have just moved to Brechin and we were out walking last Saturday, looking for a place to have a late lunch or even a coffee and cake. The local cafés were closed or had stopped serving and we were feeling a bit despondent.

My wife and I had very good friends from Cheshire visiting. We all went to the Caley for dinner on a Friday Evening. The service was very good with Fiona and Miguel very attentive and accommodating.The ambience was very good (apart from 1 loud horsey group a couple of tables away). A good selection of wines, spirits and real ales. Food was of a high standard...but beware! We were lucky to hit a TexMex night and the size of the rice portions would have served 2 people unless you are really hungry. Overall well worth a visit!

Group of 6 out to celebrate one lady’s Birthday tonight. Chose from the”Early Bird “ menu...2 courses for £13 or 3 for £16. I had a black pudding and goats cheese tower to start and it was absolutely delicious!! And what a serving!! Most of us then had curries,all delicious, no complaints, and service with a smile and some friendly banter as usual from Heather. All in all a lovely evening.

We had an excellent family meal this evening at The Caledonian! Very varied menu and numerous ‘specials’ on the blackboard with tasty veggie options too, which is a bonus. Very nice helpful staff and comfortable surroundings. We will definitely return and recommend to our friends.

We visited the Caledonian tonight and what a lovely experience it was ! Lovely fresh food and perfect service we will be back. The food was fresh and well presented 😊

Sicuramente bella l'atmosfera generale, Simpaticissimi i proprietari, devo dire che noi abbiamo aspettato più di un'ora per una bistecca e devo anche dire che la bistecca era piuttosto dura, quindi bella l'atmosfera ma il cibo è molto normale e il servizio Spero che non sia sempre lento com'è capitato a noi.

First time in here and we were given a friendly welcome in the bar. It's cosily decorated and the menu has all the things you want to see on a nice pub table (steak & ale pie, fish and chips, home made burgers etc) as well as a bunch of other choices. The traditional food we had was good - well cooked, seasoned and tasty. We also tried a couple of the specials which weren't quite so good - maybe out of the usual comfort zone? But they were cooked right and I'd still visit again.

Myself and my partner agreed this is one of the best burgers we've had. Huge fresh handmade burgers with superb toppings. Generous portions also. Can't wait to be back up this way to visit again.

We stop in a farm cottage not far from Brechin on a regular basis and so it's always good to have a lovely local place to eat like this. The food is always of a very high quality, very tasty and plenty of it. Real ales are on offer and a good range of Scottish malt whiskies and craft gins. Worth seeking out if you are in the area.

Macaroni ( cheese penne) like my granny made and my auntie Norma had haddock & chips for a Sunday tea - excellent food and great price

We got hungry on the way from Aberdeen to Inverness and found this place in Brechin. It's probably mostly visited by locals but we were greeted warmly and given a nice table by the fire. We got some good advice on drinks and food from the staff and weren't disappointed with our choices. The food was hearty, well seasoned and just simply tasty! If you're ever looking for somewhere to eat in this area, it's worth a visit.

My wife and I had a lovely meal. Staff very helpful, sharing portions, extra chips! Rhubarb crumble to die for..... wood burning stove.... good craic.. friendly atmosphere.

I have now been here with the family several times. Each visit I have found the staff warm and friendly and the food excellent. Great choice of food on the menu with nice range of beer at the bar. What more can you wish for. I highly recommend them

I go here all the time, well seems at least once a week anyway. Staff is great and friendly. Food is good and the new chef is doing a good job with the standards and also puts out a few creative things from time to time so look for those as they usually work.

Quaint pub offering a good selection of beers wine and spirits and home cooked food. The food was delicious and plentiful. Definatley all home made and wholesome. Staff work very hard and provided excellent service.

Ottimo pub...veramente tipico! Siamo entrati grazie alle recensioni precedenti. Confermo l'ottima valutazione, siamo entrati non spiccicando una frase compiuta in inglese...con gentilezza e pazienza ci hanno fatto conoscere la cucina tipica scozzese.

Really quaint pub /hotel nice friendly staff always willing to help , good home cooked meals on offer with specials always available. Meals always cooked good and hot good size portions for cost. Nice friendly local atmosphere , child friendly also . Not to be missed when visiting Brechin or looking for a social event .

Driving down the A90, looking for dinner - and this pub/restaurant came up on google maps. Inside has been nicely done up, friendly staff, good choice of food, good choice of beers, big portions. Recommended.

Eastern European night and folk night. Lovely atmosphere. Great to have special menu and normal menu to choose from. Who knew I'd enjoy beetroot soup so much! Would definitely order again if there is another Eastern European night.

Cervezas también. Reservamos 4 adultos y 2 niños. Gran servicio agradable y atento. Fácilmente el mejor lugar de Brechin.

Té más raros jamás. . . . . . Trajimos 4. rebanadas de pan con café. No se ofreció el azúcar o la leche. Campo principal de 2 tartas filete llegamos parecía bueno. Carne y salsa podría haber sido más caliente y sabía realmente de...

Decidí darle una visita a este lugar, ya que estábamos cerca (y vimos que estaba recibiendo buenas críticas en Tripadvisor) y muy contentos de haberlo hecho.

Thoroughly enjoyed a family meal at the Caledonian with my partners sister and brother in law to be and son (who are locals)on Sunday night. Fantastic menu and food.Great service....particular mention to Karen who was so attentive in her service with us, but also enjoyed a fun. :) Great service great food, we'd been on holiday to Aberdeen that week and that meal was far superior that we'd had in a while!

We were looking for somewhere to eat in Brechin on Easter Sunday evening and found this place on Trip Advisor. We were made welcome as soon as we walked in and were told they were only serving high tea at £15.50 a head. I had a pint of one of their guest beers and it was kept and served well. High tea was 2-3 rounds of toast with preserves and butter (?), followed by a choice of mains and then scones, cakes and either tea or coffee. I had pork loin with black pudding in an apple and cider sauce, served with plain boiled potatoes, carrots and cauliflower - the vegetables and sauce were very good, but the pork was a bit chewy and the black pudding seemed to have a lot of oatmeal in it. My husband had a spicy chicken burger with chips and salad, which he said were good. The cakes/scones were a little tired, but the cake I had tasted OK. We couldn't drink the coffee it was too bitter.

Actually I put forward a brill review for this place but trip advisor put it too Caledonian Railway.

great restaurant, great food, great ale definately recommended for any visitor or like myself someone that lives here. Scottish music, mellow , peaceful and relaxing with nice fire.

This was my second time here in 4 years, I was in Brechin for a family reunion, we had a good time the meal was nice, they had a different chef from my first visit I would say the meal was not as good as my first visit, which I gave 5 stars, only 3 stars this time. Hilda

It was my daughters 16th birthday meal,as usual the meal was first class,the draught lager is my favourite and last night we had the added bonus of being beside the fire-nice and cosy.

We only initially called in for a drink out of curiosity as we had never been before in all the time we had lived in Brechin, and when we realised that Stephen was not only the chef but also we had previously worked at the Northern with him, we went for a meal with my son and his partner. Fantastic and as always was nice to eat at a pleasant venue. The food cooked to perfection and the service was first class throughout. Thanks everyone for a lovely night and see you again soon.

Nice friendly service and well cooked food. They did not have the drink I like but good food made up for that. Service was prompt.

We had a very good experience tonight. Nice well prepared food with good taste and flavor. The waiter were extremely attended in a nice way - not too much, but genuine interested in us as customers. Good value for the money and a cosy place.

Not been here in a long time so after hearing there was a new chef thought we'd give it a try. We were not disappointed. The restaurant itself was very clean, the staff were attentive & the whole atmosphere was very relaxing. Everyone that was at our table that night all agreed the food was 5 star, good portion sizes & we managed 2 courses but unfortunately couldn't fit in a pudding but we will definitely be back to try them!!If your ever in Brechin I can safely say its worth a visit!!

Been here as a couple and with familyEveryone loved itThe steak pie is perfectHomemade cheesecake delicious Excellent service The barman knows his stuffCraft beers, real ale along with the usual My favourite place to eat in brechin

Not visited for a while so headed down a few weeks ago. New chef so thought give a try. Not disappointed. Menu with a specials board which changes frequently according to waitress. Very busy during our visit so recommend booking.

After ordering from the specials and the normal menu our party of six were all dissaponted with their meal, the beef was the toughest we had come across and undercooked scampi was cold and the frozen chips were undercookedTry somewhere else if you're in Brechin is my recommendation

Visited the Caledonian as part of a large group to celebrate a friends birthday. We were in a private room away from the main bar area. The food was delicious. A mistake had been made with one of the dishes however the chef admitted fault and was very quick to prepare a replacement dish. Would definitely visit again.

Scelto durante una passeggiata in paese, ci siamo fatti attrarre dalla sua aria da tipica taverna scozzese, rustica e con pochi fronzoli, che come qui succede spesso vuol dire anche non troppa attenzione ai dettagli.Ordinazioni prese velocemente così come veloce e l'uscita dei piatti, il cibo è buono, abbiamo preso due spezzatini con patate, gustosi e saporiti.Il cameriere ci ha consigliato un paio di birre locali molto buone, e ci ha seguito con simpatia per tutta la cena.Conto onesto.Consigliato

Came here as a party of 10 was in a side room so was nice to be able to chat among ourselves. Food was good. Service was lacking a bit and could be done with wearing uniforms rather than own clothes (hoody) overall good.

Great pub with the best food in Angus. A must!!!Service from Mauel and his team is first rate. Graeme, the chef, does great things in the kitchen.

went for supper for our anniversary. food and service outstanding as always. cannot praise the chefs and bar staff enough. would highly recommend and will most certainly be going back

Tried to book a table for a 5 o'clock meal Sunday past.......phone just kept on ringing.....and ringing.......and ringing......We had been told that the meals were very good so wanted to try it.............gave up and went somewhere else!!!

Went here with a group of friends. Highly recommended. Each course was delicious, portion sizes were huge! We couldn't move after attempting to eat 3 courses. Great value for money. Staff friendly and welcoming. If you are going for an evening meal then don't eat anything all day. Brie wedge was amazing! Puddings were wow! We'll be back

Place fairly quiet on arrival. Slow to take order, however starter was fine. Main course was piping hot but tasted very average. From here on service deteriorated! Bar staff and a chef stood at the bar speaking to customers. No one approached us to take our plates or offer pudding or more drinks. After a long wait we decided to give up and just pay the bill. We left with no farewell and our dirty plates still on the table. No excuse as it wasn't even busy. Wouldn't go back.

From the outside its hard to tell,but inside its really cosy,the barman was first class but his puzzling me?Anyway-the waitress was a real darling and the food was almost as good as her,If I had to sum up the caledonian it would be.IF YOU WANT COSY ATMOSPHERE WITH GOOD STAFF AND PIPING HOT FOOD dont try anywhere else,just book here.thank you.

was here sat 13th feb for valentines menu. food was amazing as always. Chefs graham and bob surpassed themselves yet again. very friendly and efficient bar staff. looking forward to our next visit

Had a meal here on Christmas Eve. The restaurant was very busy and the food was surprisingly good. Everyone emptied their plates and had a sweet to boot? Would definitely visit again

Greart atmosphere at the Cally but should be open more often. Great for families & such a good friendly feelnto the place. Food suitable for all as well. Must go venue

Did not expect much when "forced" to visit this place with the family, boy was i wrong! Really nice inside, friendly relaxed atmosphere. Properly good quality food resulted in 4 cleaned plates and full bellies. Wouldn't hesitate to go back. Maybe give the outside a bit of TLC so it looks as good out as it does in!

The Caledonian is often forgotten about when deciding where to go for tea in Brechin. Any time I have been its been faultless. Went last night and had the Stornaway chicken, delicious, as was the Choux Bun with honeycomb ice cream and toffee sauce for dessert. Big portions and piping hot. Manuel the owner is very pleasant and attentive. Will return again soon.

Have to say, I have never been here and had a bad meal. Food is always to an exceptionally high standard and an incredibly friendly environment. I have taken friends here and my father has taken business customers here as well. Wednesday night is grill night and is always a treat!Personal favourite is the venison steak!

My sister and I had a nice dinner saturnight evening. The restaurant was full, but we got a table :) The Food was ok.

My friends and I had a meal last week, which was good,but they need an extractor fan in the kitchen that works.All of us stank for of fat frying smells.

always had fabulous food here. Well worth a visit. Friendly with a cosy atmosphere. If youre passing through Brechin go in for food

Me and my partner were plesantly surprised on our first visit staff friendly and helpful, very good food, grill night Wednesday and variety of beer. We have been back several times since and still love it.

Really disappointed by our meal tonight! We use to come here once a week or more. Haven't been for a while due to busy family life and finally had a night we could go. From the onset we could see the level of staff had fallen, whether it be new or inexperienced. I had to ask for the specials menu & for our waiter to repeat the order. We asked for the starters & kids meals to come out together which they did, the waiter then asked us if the chef should bring our main courses? The food on this occasion also let us down. Menu hasn't changed for a long time. Kids get a half portion, they loved the lasagne but I'm not sure I would of been so happy? Looked poor quality and not exactly a half portion. My venison was over cooked from the "medium" I asked for, almost begging the "was it frozen" question. Vegetables were also of poor visual quality. I'll put it down to inexperience or poor training for the staff but I certainly won't be rushing back.

Lady in charge of Restaurant was very friendly. Portion sizes were large and service was fast. Noise from bar area a bit of a distraction but not bad. Food was good but not exciting.

My partner and I had a great meal here a week past Saturday. Portion size was amazing we both had venison as our main and was cooked just as we asked for. Service was second to none.Being in the hospitality trade myself it was lovely to see the Caledonian getting it just right. Well done everyone we will be back.

Granny Isabel booked here as its her favourite place to eat in Brechin. It didn't disappoint, nice atmosphere great beer and the food was excellent. Don't expect an upmarket and expensive gastro pub, but do expect great pub food, good portions all cooked and presented very well. If your thinking of eating at Brechin Golf Club don't ...please do yourself a favour and eat at the Caledonian.

Had a lovely meal in a nice setting waited on by lovely staff. Steak and ale pie delicious husband enjoyed chicken highlander we both enjoyed our meals very

Great beer and even better food. Quiet and cosy atmosphere. Friendly staff always willing to accommodate. Centrally located

My G.Granny came from Brechin,and after doing the family.tree we met up with decendents from the tree,who still live in Brechin. Ron recommended this Restuarant, and we must say it was the best meal we had on our trip home from Australia, all the meals we had in Scotland were good,But the ( Cally ) beat them all.I had the salmon and it was to die for,and also the veg. Was well cooked and these Scottish spuds are fantastic.We all had a marvellous time Great Company and Great food thanks a lot for the great night,we were there on the 19th Sept. 2014Wiel Aye come back and see YeCheers! Hilda ex pat

We visited this restaurant while travelling through on the way to Aberdeen , arrived without a booking ,we were warmly welcomed and immediately impressed with the cosy atmosphere. The food arrived piping hot , big portions and really fresh and tasty. I had the oatmeal coated Salmon which was great. My wife's chicken was just as good. On the outside we were a little unsure but this is a real hidden gem and we will certainly return again

Every month we visit Brechin to see our eldest son. On these occasions we go across to the Caledonian for an evening meal.A great "cosy" little pub with a good atmosphere and very attentive "smiley" staff that will go out of their way to cater for your wishes.Without doubt one of the best eating places in Angus. Looking forward to the next visit.Philip Joy senior

We had a family renunion meal last Friday night at The Caledonian.Food was excellent,staff were very friendly and helpful, service was excellent.Prices very resonable I would highly reccommend it for any occassion.My cousin who lives in Brechin picked the place and what a great choice it was thanks Ronnie.A fantastic night for all 10 of us who are from Scotland,England (myself) Australia and Canada.Well done to the staff for making sucha great night go with a swing Mrs Jackie Walder Kent ,England

We were a family group of seven celebrating a special birthday and expecting some delicious food after reading the positive reviews. We were mostly disappointed. We chose venison, pork, lasagne, scampi and a vegetarian dish which were just okay, not particularly appetising, though the salmon dish was tasty. There was a mediocre overcooked selection of vegetables. Maybe the usual chef had the night off. Waitress stoney faced, even when she dropped dirty cutlery in my lap. Really wish it could have been a memorable night for the right reasons.

Lovely friendly atmosphere with good food and a large selection of rare beers , fine ales , wines and spirits and a fair selection of nice Scottish malt whiskeys

Very nice cosy pub restaurant. Good food nit home made but well done food just like big chains. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff

This was our first trip to Brechin and what a find the Caledonian was. The staff were very attentive and realised we were out of towner's but made us very welcome. The menu was varied although must confess that we both plumped for the Steak and Ale pie that was out of this world.The bar/restaurant began to fill up later with locals and they also made us feel welcome so thank you the Caledonian and we will return

It was an excellent meal for very little money too, the staff are accommodating and friendly, no quivel basic menu wholesome food for everyone to select. I thought ir was very good value for money too.