The Drouthy Laird in Aberdeenshire

We were at the Drouthy Laird in Inverurie for carvery and it was amazing- gluten free Haggis Bon-Bons to start which were delicious, then carvery where everything was gluten free except skirlie and Yorkshire puddings- the chef was amazing and made gluten free cauliflower cheese specially for me 🤩there was also gluten free sticking toffee pudding but I was too full 🥴it’s been lovely to feel being gluten free is special, not a problem 😍

Great food, atmosphere and reasonably priced for a 2 course Sunday carvery. Staff were great with us too, another good experience here

Food was poor. I had the half chicken and ribs. This was misleading. It was not a chicken, rather a half poussin. Very small. The BBQ ribs were quite dried up and difficult to cut. No steak knife was provided and there was very little BBQ sauce on the ribs. Fries were a separate purchase. Corn on the cob was overcooked. Food came on a wooden platter that was too small for what was on it. Not a good experience. Wouldn't recommend or go back.

I didn’t expect to be in a big function room eating lunch. I thought we’d be in a restaurant area/windows/daylight. Perhaps 1/4 full which felt empty in the space. Plates weren’t warm, Yorkshire puddings were cold, nice meat available & good cauliflower cheese. My son’s meal came & we were invited to go the carvery, so he ate alone whilst we went for food & waited for hot yorkies. Staff were very nice. Dessert was good. Just disappointed given the reviews.

From booking a lunch table, to arriving a wee bit late, to taking our lunch order, the people were so nice. We were given two menus, one is 'light bites' and the other is fancier food and the options were amazing. I had a 'light bite' baked potato and soup and my husband and nephew had a starter and main course from the fancy menu. All of the food we ate was excellent and tasty. The restaurant looked lovely also. Would definitely go back.

Pre party meal, service was excellent, food was excellent... But OUR Jason who looked after us the entire night... What a star! Made us howl with laughter.. What a guy! 🌟😂.. Definitely recommend here for food.. Remember to tell him it's your birthday 😉🎉🎂😂

Visited for lunch to celebrate a friend's birthday. Dining area very nice with plenty of space between tables. Service was mixed, with clear experience gaps showing. Had to ask 3 times to have dirty glasses changed which wasn't great. Food was mixed, soup was very heavily peppered and chips were not great but the fish was really tasty.

First time visit we would highly recommend. Carvery the best near and far. The staff welcoming. The amazing Debbie made our visit more special .

Never again. Baked potato raw in the middle, uncooked chips and macaroni which could have been sucked through a straw. 45 minutes waiting time.

Great meal last night. Upstairs in the Kirkhill Suite, lovely atmosphere and excellent food as always. Tried the special main and pudding both delicious.

When for afternoon tea Amazing yummy cakes sandwiches so delicious the cocktails yum yum class A and the service great all absolutely wonderful highly recommend not only for afternoons teas , dinners and parties best pub restaurant around Aberdeenshire ❤️ Nat Hosie

Celebrated my birthday in The Drouthy Laird at the weekend with an Afternoon Tea (with prosecco 😀) What a great time with friends, the staff made sure we were all happy and settled then started bringing out the food and fizz! What a lovely selection of sandwiches and cakes.....infact there was so much we boxed some up to take home!! 😀 Once afternoon tea was finished we moved through to the bar where the atmosphere was so good we ended up staying there the whole night! Fab DJ in the small room off the bar where everyone was up dancing to great music! What a brilliant afternoon/night we all had!!! 🥂🍾

Visited The Drouthy Laird last weekend for some food & drinks.. food was amazing - beyond expectations and the restaurant area is beautiful. 10/10 for drinks at the bar area including the friendly service 👌. Had a DJ on at night too so a great day and night had by everyone 😁. Will definitely be back soon, look forward to it already!

We had a lovely meal at the Drouthy Laird with our two sons . Love the decor and atmosphere of the lovely upstairs dining room . I am always delighted with my meal in the Drouthy. As someone who doesn't eat gluten I am always well catered for . My boys were delighted with their burgers!

Well what a luvley Experience we had in Inverurie, we went up for the weekend to meet friends, we went in to the drouthy laird bar and restaurant on the Friday afternoon for lunch , very friendly place , great food , we went back on the sat afternoon for rugby and more food , with music on the sat night, on the Sunday afternoon we went back for the carvery And a great band , all round we had a fantastic weekend, fantastic food ( I have to mention the prawns in batter and the duck spring rolls , to die for ) will definitely be back at the drouthy laird . Just luvley people , with a very nice vibe .

Went to the Drouthy Laird with friends who had not been before. Table booked for 7.30 but it was not ready when we arrived. Waitress was very blasé about it. She took us downstairs to the very noisy bar full of drunk teenagers and a very loud hen party, and gave us all a drink on the house. Eventually got our table half an hour late. It then all became rushed. Waitress asking if we were ready to order before I even had my jacket off! Food was lovely but my husband’s breaded fish was very small. The staff started switching off lights while we were still drinking our coffee. I won’t be rushing back and our friend’s impression of the place wasn’t good. It’s a very busy place so not sure if your custom is valued.

Went to the ‘Drouthy Laird’ for a birthday lunch on a dreich Wednesday. We entered in through the bar & was told that the restaurant was upstairs. My Mum has mobility issues and would have struggled to climb the stairs. However, a quick word with staff/ owner and we were accommodated in a cozy little nook in the bar. Absolutely Amazing service- nothing was too much trouble- great banter and good food. Good time had by all.

EDIT: I've been contacted by the venue and was politely told that there are actually 2 places with the same name in the same building - one a pub, which I've ended up in, and one a restaurant, which has a different entrance. I've looked it up on maps and I couldn't figure out where it was until noticing a sign on the side of the pub pointing towards it. This is entirely insufficient because: 1. The restaurant has the exact same name as the pub with 2 different entrances, which is evidently rare, confusing and unexpected. 2. The pub entrance has "restaurant bar" written over it, and the entrance to the bar says "great food", both of which suggest that's the entrance for the restaurant. 3. There is nothing online when booking or on Maps mentioning there are actually 2 places. 4. The sign for the restaurant is on the left side of the pub entrance so if you are coming from the other side, there's no chance you can see it. And who even stops to read all the signage around the outside of a building, especially when it's dark and rainy? 5. The restaurant entrance looks more like an entrance for deliveries than the entrance for the restaurant so even if we did walk past it, we might have not realised we should go through there. Solutions? A. Make the pub signage not mention food or restaurant and improve the signage to clarify that the restaurant is somewhere else, as well as noting that in the booking system. OR B. Name the restaurant or pub as something else and market them as 2 different businesses. So, I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt and updated the review to 3 stars, as this still resulted in an unpleasant experience and there are improvements to be made by them. Original comment: We made a booking for Saturday evening here as TripAdvisor recommended it, pictures looked good and so did the menu. When we arrived, it was instantly obvious this is not a restaurant at all, but a very loud sports bar! There was no one to speak to without queueing to speak to a bartender and no table with a reserved sign on it at all so we just gave up and left. We ended up having to find a table on a rainy Saturday night which was a pain but we did end up at BrewDog which surprisingly felt a lot more like a restaurant and less like a pub than this place! If you're looking to have dinner, absolutely avoid this place.

I took my Fit-like Fitness gym clients to the Drouthy Laird for our January meal out. There was a big group of us but they served us so well! Service was very smooth, the atmosphere was so lovely and welcoming and the staff were top notch! There's a reason we keep coming back for our January meal out because they don't fail to deliver on a lovely experience for us all.

Lovely upstairs, beautifully decorated, but no lift for folk with mobility issues, ( no mention of this when booking). Menu ok, style over substance as we discovered. Family Birthday meal, slow , very slow. Obviously lots of new untrained staff( young ) not their fault, we have all been there! Salmon dry, burgher, over cooked. Shame , as such high hopes for this place.

Fantastic dinner out with the family! Service and food was great! Was good to see somewhere so busy. Even with how busy they were the service was still very attentive and the food came out in good time. Special thanks go out to Debbie and Natalie for looking after us and managing to get us a table!!

O dear. What can I say? Nothing good I’m afraid. Service abysmally slow. Food mediocre. Turkey came on cold plates, so was only warm, hard tasteless carrots, tasteless sprouts, very little stuffing. Poorly presented. Cranberry sauce came after nearly finished.. coffees came eventually - cold. What a lengthy drawn out occasion & not entirely wowed by staff either. No smiles in sight. Very disappointed.

We had our College 45th year reunion everyone though the room was ideal for our group, Sunday lunch was delicious the meat melted in our mouths great value for money too The service was excellent such a friendly lass & meal was served so well Thank you again

Inside this unassuming building is a bustling business. We went for dinner on a Saturday night and were seated in the upstairs restaurant. The larger room downstairs was hosting an event. The service from the young staff was on point - especially considering how busy the whole place was. Laird himself was serving too - the family are always about and their passion for good food & service obviously filters through the team. The food was lovely. Downstairs the bar was also thriving but this does not affect dining in any way. If you are after good food in Inverurie, The Drouthy won’t disappoint.

Visited for a family gathering, sat in the upstaires restaurant. Great food and service. Friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere.

Oh my god burger night, chicken and chorizo burger the most amazing., hit the spot.!!!😍10/10 will definitely be back. Service was so good and friendly too. Xx

Food was excellent, the best stroganoff I have ever had. Great staff, great atmosphere. Restraunt lovely.

Whilst passing through Inverurie on the way home from a family trip, we looked at tripadvisor for recommendations on where to eat. The Drouthy Laird was well recommended, so we chose there. This was a great choice, as the waiting staff were attentive, the service quick snd flawless - and the food was absolutely superb. The prices were very reasonable for the quality of food and service received.

The food was excellent and the staff were very polite and attentive. There were several gluten free and veggie options.

Absolute brilliant meal, steak was cooked to perfection! Staff couldn’t have been more attentive, chatty and friendly. Went back later for the music. Atmosphere was bouncing, had a ball! Ty will be back for sure

Having read Trip Advisor reviews we ate here last night on our 53rd wedding anniversary. We weren't disappointed. The restaurant was busy. Always a good sign. We had used their online booking system. We even got a reminder the day before. Staff were friendly, helpful and efficient. Our meals were tasty and nicely presented. Portions were generous and the bill was good value. We're new to Inverurie and haven't eaten out very often. I'm sure we'll be back👍

We met up with old friends at this attractive ex-British Legion building, the food was lovely but the service in the restaurant was quite wonderful. The waitresses were totally charming and helpful. One overheard me (the Englishman) asking my friends if the deep fried Mars Bar was a real thing in Scotland, they confirmed that it was and she joined the conversation to tell me that she had tried it and it was surprising tasty. I asked whether it was available in any local eateries and she said she would find out. Within 10 minutes she arrived at the table with 3 deep fried Mars bars beautifully presented with ice cream. I ate two of them. It was delicious and I would recommend it to anyone not suffering ill health. Thank you to the lovely team at the Drouthy Laird for making this foreigner feel very welcome and going ‘off menu’ to satisfy my curiosity. I think it should be on the menu 😁

I was lucky enough to have an afternoon here for my birthday . .. there were 14 of us . I can only say WOW ! The food was plentiful and delicious… everyone went home with a doggy bag there was so much . The staff were excellent … very attentive and friendly . Excellent value for money c

Travelling through Inverurie so booked our evening meal here. The place was buzzing -birthday parties, ladies day, etc. However, restaurant was upstairs and far less noisy. Staff were all very friendly. Plenty to choose from the menu - hubby had halluomi which I sampled - lovely. He then had red mullet while I had steak and ale pie - meat was so tender, well seasoned, veg all well cooked. Shared white chocolate and strawberry cheesecake - light and not too sweet. Perfect end to a lovely meal. We will definitely be back!

Fabulous dinner out! Incredible service! Staff were excellent!! Way above and beyond! Especially Holly, Natalie, Annalie and Jenna were amazing! The male server did well too, I can’t remember his name though! Can’t wait to return!

Food was very good and enjoyed by everyone, however service was very slow and looked like no one was in charge of the young waiters/waitresses, they need an attentive front of house person to provide a service to match the goof food.

Went there last night for a meal with the brother. It was lovely. Food was excellent and so was the service. The staff were very friendly but especially analise who was very friendly and helpful. Always s smile on her face. The decor was very...

My Mother’s Day experience at the Drouthy Laird was perfect. Even though the place was full we didn’t feel it. The staff are so very welcoming always smiling couldn’t do enough for my party of 4 two of which were children. My granddaughter can be...

We stopped here on our way to Aberdeen. Food was excellent and so were the staff. Service quick. Restaurant was lovely decor & atmosphere. Obviously a popular place

We had a large booking here - 20 plus and in the days running up to it the restaurant accommodated the fluctuating numbers with good humour and patience ! The dining room was lovely. The food was tasty and reasonably priced. The service was friendly...

We went to The Drouthy Laird for our youngest daughter’s 18th. The food was good as was the service, special thanks to Holly, very attentive and friendly.

I took my clients to the Drouthy Laird for a group meal and we all had a fantastic time. The food was good, the service was great and it was a lovely atmposphere where we felt very welcome. There were no isses with anyone's food...

We go regularly to the Drouthy Laird. Quality of food and service is consistently excellent and well priced in a nice environment. We also booked New Years Eve and had a great night. Tables were well decorated, the whole place looked wonderful. Traditional pie dinner...

Have been visiting this place often since being made aware of it earlier this year. On each and every occasion, both the food and the service have been excellent. The staff are clearly well trained and obviously care about their customers. The menu caterers for...

Visited with family today. Very busy, which is always a good sign. Because of this we were given a free round of drinks while we waited for our food. Food was well worth waiting for, highly recommend. Staff were very friendly, helpful & attentive. Will...

We were 3 adults, one in a wheelchair and two dogs. Dogs are allowed in the bar area. The lady looking after the bar was extremely helpful, opening up a door for wheelchair access. The lunch was very tasty and good value for money. Staff...

Every week my colleagues and I take a large group of adults with learning difficulties to the pub to play darts and pool. The people we support have to order their drinks etc separately and each require their own receipt, which can be time consuming...

Druthie laird is an absolute pleasure to visit, staff are 100%,food is 100%,atmosphere 100%,cant wait for cocktail bar to open next year, i have returned to druthie laird for a long time with different friends and my experience is always spot on, have spent a...

We visited as a group of four for Sunday lunch . The table was in a large venue suitable for functions rather than a cosy ‘pub lunch’ We ordered various versions of their ‘Roast Lunch ‘ The beef was tough , no horseradish sauce served...

We were very pleased at our first visit to The Drouthy Laird for Sunday carvery. The roasts were lovely and tender and there was a generous supply of vegetables to make full use of the serving plates. Desserts were first class - just had to...

Had my 60th Birthday celebrations here and had an absolutely top night. Perfect venue and we all had a great time. 100% recommend The Drouthy Laird. Bar staff and door stewards all looks after us perfectly. Will definitely be back soon.

It was quite a surprize to walk through the pub to the lovely dining room for our dinner booking. Steak & Ale pies, Chicken Schnitzel were fabulous. The Eton Mess was a total treat. Service was friendly and prompt.

After hearing a lot about this place we decided to try it out for ourselves. We were taken to our table promptly and asked for drinks order, these did take about 20/30 minutes to arrive but the waitress had apologised as had been missed by...

We chose The Drouthy as the venue for our wedding reception as we were going to get married abroad. After Covid though, the wedding abroad was cancelled and we decided to move the whole event to the Drouthy. Laird and his brilliant staff couldn’t have...

First time for us and Sunday lunch was just so good a real carvery with quality meats inc sirloin of beef and lovely fresh vegetables the staff were exceptional couldn’t do enough for us . Beautiful surroundings finished it of. Very highly recommended and going...

We were a party of four booked for the tipsy afternoon tea at £27/person. The waitress was attentive and chatty. Our food stand was delivered promptly along with a cocktail of our choice or Prosecco. It was great value for money and we had plenty...

Staff very friendly and food was delicious, very accommodating with our dog 🐕 brought her fresh water to our table and even gave her a wee snack, we would definitely go back if we are ever in the area on holiday 😀

We arrived for an unannounced meal for two and the service was excellent. Our meal was very good and our charming waitress, Holly was attentive without being overbearing. And it was reasonably priced. We'll be back and I'd thoroughly recommend

Afternoon tea was amazing. The waitress, Holly, was very attentive and cheery. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for an afternoon tea.

Went as a couple on the jubilee weekend. Food was excellent as was the setting and service. Will definitely be back.

Great company, wonderful menu choice and delicious food. All brilliantly served by Holly and her colleagues. Would definitely recommend.

Had a delicious lunch here, so tasty & lovely menu. Especially enjoyed the gorgeous dessert! Great service by Holly.

What a beautiful setting, lovely decor and atmosphere and amazing food! Highly recommend for any meal. Great staff and menu choice

We always have a brilliant time in here. The food is really good. The pub is really good. It’s always hopping, even off the weekends. The owners are lovely too as are all the staff. ❤️❤️

We visited the Drouthy Laird last night for a meal with friends. Prior to ordering our food we were attended to by a young waitress who was very attentive and professional, also the dishes that were coming from the kitchen all looked first class. When...

Birthday afternoon tea with family and friends . Service and food first class . Venue excellent for special occasions.

I was in at the drouthy laird on the 12th of March fantastic food and service, for me havin a little mental health issues at the moment the staff were amazing and made me feel really good about my self couldn't ask for better service...

First ever visit and we were here only for drinks, my friend approached the bar and was suitably ignored by the two barmaids. No friendly welcome nor acknowledgement. We finally received our drinks and when finished, I went to the bar to order another round....

We were celebrating a family occasion & knew all our dietary needs would be met here. Great surroundings. We were made most welcome & knew the food would be excellent. We enjoyed a variety of super starters served by friendly staff. Unfortunately my daughter then...

We came for our lunch yesterday and I would just like to say it was fantastic 👏 👌 😊 everything was so fresh, well presented and the menu was full of choice!! Still having the favourites like scampi but having the balck pudding, bacon and...

Popped in for dinner tonight. What a warm welcome and fantastic food. Excellent menu and everything was delicious and really well presented. Very spacious and well spaced out restaurant. Nice to see a local restaurant with so many out eating on a Tuesday night. Testimony...

Excellent experience and excellent service would highly recommend. Booked my birthday meal here and the food was lovely and on time.

Sometimes a bar becomes popular because of how the owners and bar staff treat their customers, sometimes because of the ambiance and how it attracts custom, sometimes because it serves food of the highest quality, sometimes it’s the locals who make the atmosphere, sometimes it’s...

We had our work's Christmas lunch here and loved it! There was a mixture of starters, mains and desserts and not one thing to complain about. All meals were fresh and well prepared and very tasty indeed. Plenty of distance between the tables and the...

We went there last night to meet up with friends who we hadn’t seen in a while. The Drought Laird has a large function hall with well spaced socially distanced tables, with a good choice of menu. I have eaten here on a few occasions...

Delicious food options for lunch - first class excellent friendly service - beautiful restaurant - plenty distance between tables.

Had low expectations for some reason but wow my mind has been changed . I had the Xmas turkey dinner and it was fantastic, fresh veg and the turkey was cooked perfectly. Our friends liked their choice as well. Lovely staff and great service. Lovely...

I ate here tonight with the family. The first thing to say is that the venue is nice and spacious, so it’s great in terms of social distancing etc. The service was absolutely first class, our waitress was a delight and could not have been...

We followed the reviews on tripadvisor and we were pleased to find a lovely restaurant space and delicious lunch. Ben was a fantastic waiter and was very knowledgeable about the menu and the restaurant. Thanks

Visited here at the weekend for the first time for a birthday meal/night out. Could not fault the place. Staff were excellent and friendly. Food was brilliant and great sized portions. Very clean and modern throughout. Dj was also great and a brilliant atmosphere through...

Visited here for the first time today - very impressed. We were given a very warm welcome and thoroughly enjoyed the tasty, well presented food. We ate in the function hall, which is lovely and allows for social distancing. Will definitely make a return trip.

Brilliant meal at the druthie tonight. 2 of us had burgers, really good quality burger, not the cheap type that some places do. Lovely service too, all very professional

After a long journey from Lincolnshire to Scotland we were looking for a quick meal before heading for our accommodation. They were helpful in booking a last minute table and were welcoming when we got there. The front bar is for drinks but they are...

Spent a fantastic afternoon having cocktails with the girls , then the men came and had a fantastic dinner with us . Being there so long and both Molly & Ben our waitress & waiter were fabulous. Service & food outstanding hence we keep going...

Visited with friends and family. Food was brilliant, service was brilliant (thanks Cara). Cannot fault the place. Thank you

Our third visit - delicious food every time - super friendly staff - best cocktails - lovely atmosphere - would thoroughly recommend.

I was at the Drouthy Laird with friends to celebrate my birthday at the weekend. The customer was absolutely fantastic, in particular from our waitress Keira Skinner. She was welcoming, polite, attentive and very knowledgeable. The food was delicious and all of our dietary requests...

Ben and the team are really friendly and tentative Food was good honest pub grub and portion sizes were ample. Lovely place to stop off and refuel

We were delighted with the pleasant customer service carried out in preperation and during our visit to the restaurant. Staff were welcoming and handled a large group order great and we weren’t even waiting a lengthy time for meals. Fantastic service and we will be...

We had a fantastic family lunch! Lovely food and great service! Will definitely return and would not hesitate to recommend to others!

Often come to The Drouthy Laird since it is in my local area. Always outstanding food and excellent service!! Tonight we were served by Ciara,Tara and Keri and both were lovely and had brilliant customer service skills. We’re very accommodating for myself and my friend....

Myself and a friend went on Wednesday 11th August for lunch. Was greeted at the door by staff and shown to table, really nice selection on the menu the young gent told us the specials for the day. I had fish and chips which was...

We visited the Drouthy Laird on Friday 6th august for dinner. It was a last minute decision and I’m glad I went there. Inverurie is the capital city of Inverurie district and has electricity and gas these days. The town name is Gaelic and translates...

Great welcome from bar staff and shown through to lovely decorated and atmospheric restaurant area. Well looked after by staff. Food was also great. Will be sure to drop in again when in Aberdeenshire. A lot of central belt restaurants are put to shame with...

We enjoyed our meal , lovely food, super waiting staff, not a long wait for our food. Highly recommend, will be back.

A great place with friendly faces. Lovely decor. Staff very attentive, nothing too much trouble. Great value for money

Really excellent service, staff are friendly and accomidating and make you feel welcomed and valued. Great food and cocktails with lovely atomsphere. Highly recommend and will be going back.

Have been coming to the drouthy laird many times for food and drinks with family & friends and it’s absolutely amazing, the food is outstanding everything is fresh and homemade, Lesley and laird the owners are absolutely amazing and go above and beyond with there...

We stayed one night in Inverurie en route North and found this pub/restaurant in the town centre. The food was excellent as was the friendly service. Good menu and selection of beers. The venue was busy and has a good atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Excellent service, very friendly staff, food tastes and looks like it comes from a 5 star Michelin chef. Presentation on the plates was absolutely wonderful.