The Mash Tun in Moray

Nice environment and the decor was good. We had a nice dinner but the waitress we had was very abrupt and quite frankly unfriendly so we weren't sure how to approach that. She told us we could sit at a table but we had to go order drinks after no service came. We also asked for the dessert menu but it never appeared so we decided best was to leave. Throughout there were only 2 tables being served so we didn't understand why we were left, understandable if busy. The younger blonde lass at the bar was very nice and apologetic for the bad service which somewhat made up for the bad experience. Overall it was alright the food was nice enough but for a quiet weekday I expected more.

We had a lovely lunch and beers at the Mash Tun on Saturday. It was very busy, but we were lucky enough to get a table. I had hot smoked salmon Nicoise. Steve has mussels. We both had a pint of IPA.

On a snowy day we visited the Mush Tun for lunch with friends. Lunch was absolutely delicious and food was of a very good quality . As you can imagine the bar was packed with an amazing range of whiskey and I was intrigued to walk round and read about them . Naturally my husband and friend tried a few . Lovely comfortable pub with a great atmosphere. The staff were very efficient, helpful and knowledgeable about whiskey. Can’t wait to visit again and stay in the hotel attached .

Great for a casual night out with an extensive whiskey list in the Speyside region. Also came back for a second evening and enjoyed a tasty dinner. Best French Onion I’ve ever had!

The lunch was superb and the menu offered a variation of options of classic pub food and I was so good. Service was fantastic, minimal waiting time and staff were friendly

Started off well - seated, ordered drink and food. French onion soup came out fast. It was tasty at first until I realised the bottom half was pretty cold. Chicken and pasta for mains - this was lovely Princess punch was a very nice cocktail. Service was dreadful - didn’t ask any questions , sat with an empty glass since the beginning of my main.

Stayed here for a long weekend with my wife. Lovely little hotel (inn style). Food is great, service is fantastic and the bar is so welcoming and friendly, not loud or crowded. We’re not huge whisky folks so although the bar has an UNBELIEVABLE selection, it’s not something we tried. My only gripe would be that the room was quite small and we struggled to spend anytime in there, and there was also only one chair, so nowhere we could both sit.

One of the biggest problems with small idyllic towns such as Aberlour is that food tends not to be great. However, this is not the case with The Mash Tun. First off, the menu is simple—not lacking but simple in an entirely positive way. It's so easy to go through and find something just for you. There are lots of vegan, pescatarian, and regular options, making it open to virtually anyone. Of course, the quality and taste of the food is what matters the most, and this is one of the best restaurants I have been to this year. I have the pleasure of visiting many wonderful locations around the world, and this place really did blow me away with how incredible the food was. Honestly, I miss it, and I wish I could be back sometime soon. Oh, and the ice cream is wonderful.

Having visited The Mash Tun regularly for several years , very disappointed to find it has changed significantly , and not for the better. Decor upgraded, nice. Menu very limited, one vegetarian meal and bland mushroom dish. Service ok, but waitress had her jumper tied round her waist, very abrupt and dull, no smile, no chat… sad to see a very popular fun place become dull and void of personality. An expensive meal with no atmosphere. Won’t bother driving the distance to eat here again.

This was the first time I have visited the ‘Tun since the previous owners sold up. It has changed a lot and not for the better. The menu was a poor shadow of its previous self and vegetarian options were sparse. The service was again not a patch on previous years. I had a rib eye which was, to be fair, cooked nicely but from a menu with only 5 or 6 choices it was the only choice for me. My better half is not a fan of red meat which limited the menu for her to fish and chips. Previously we could eat there three nights on a row and not repeat a dish. Sadly we won’t be in a rush to return.

We have been to the Mash Tun a couple of times before. We were surprised to see that the basic lunchtime menu hasn't changed in over a year. The Specials Board seemed the place to go for me. I recalled a comment by Gordon Ramsay to avoid these, and frankly it seems he's right. last time I chose the seafood gnocci, which was just the spare stuff from other meals with gnocci added. Tasty enough. This time I went for a dish that included haggis, chilli and lamb. It was served as a mince over a serving of pasta. Quite tasty, but again evidently a rehash of other meals. Hubby had steak. Agreed it was melt in the mouth, but it was also expensive. For dessert I went for cranachan, which was a bit boring -more cream than anything else with a few raspberries. He chose crumble, which was hot, served with ice cream, obvs, cold. As I say nothing really wrong, just not as good as I'd like for a bill of over £100. The atmosphere was great and the service exceptional.

Nice atmosphere and attentive staff. Food quality was generally good but french beans very under cooked and for the price not quite there.

The restaurant and bar are excellent along with their food and service. We stayed in the Macallan, which we picked as perhaps the best room. The toilet did not seem to work well. The lighting was minimal in its entry and closet. Since we left early, we used a flash light to make sure we had our things. Worse than that for 3 nights, there was no room service of towels, cleaning, or trash removal. We asked where to leave the keys as we were leaving early and told to leave them in the bar, which was closed at 7 am. I walked the building outside, finding no place, I left them in small swith door and emailed them as to where the key was. They seem to be focused on the restaurant and bar and pay little attention to the rooms pr their guests?

In jeder Hinsicht eine positive Überraschung. Superfreundliches Personal, tolle Lage am Fluss, in unmittelbarer Nachbarschaft zu den besten Whisky Distilleries. Wunderbares Restaurant mit hervorragendem Essen und sehr freundlichem und aufmerksamen Service. Eine bestens ausgestattete Whiskybar und sehr gut sortierte Zigarrenlounge. Die Zimmer sehr gemütlich und landestypisch hochwertig eingerichtet. Das Badezimmer mit freistehender Badewanne und großzügiger Dusche, ein Traum! Alles makellos sauber!

Sehr enttäuschend Obwohl die App das Restaurant als „jetzt geöffnet“ anzeigte, wurden wir weg geschickt, da die Küche geschlossen hätte bis 17:00! Schade- aber okay… Als wir um 17:15 zurück kamen, waren alle Tische als „reserviert“ gekennzeichnet- obwohl wir nachfragen und beteuerten, recht schnell wieder weg zu sein, wurden wir zum zweiten Mal weg geschickt. No Go! Das hätte man uns auch um 14:00 bereits sagen können!

Another excellent meal at the doggy friendly and whisky lovers paradise that is The Mash Tun in Aberlour. Great staff, excellent food, lovely atmosphere and great choice of drams. Highly recommended

We had a lovely night at the Mash Tun while staying in Aberlour. Beautiful inside, warm, welcoming staff and (very) dog friendly - our pup was delighted to get multiple treats from the staff. I have seen other reviews about service, but this is a small, busy restaurant with only a few staff, so it was slightly slower than normal. Nothing that spoiled the experience if you have a little patience and they all worked tirelessly and provided such friendly service with a smile which was much appreciated. Food and drinks were delicious, so much so that myself and my partner returned the next day for breakfast. Would highly recommend Dinner or Breakfast to anyone passing through.

Assolutamente il posto più bello e con straordinaria offerta dì whisky che abbiamo trovato sul nostro percorso! Gentilissimi ci hanno accolto per la cena anche se non avevamo prenotato (consiglio di farlo) abbiamo condiviso in 2 il filetto di angus squisito, tenero come velluto con salsa al pepe e prima abbiamo scelto la specialità scozzese: haggish servito su crostone di pane con salsa ai capperi. Squisito, una specie di cotechino tagliato a fette sottili. Tutto equilibrato, senza fritti ne pastrocchi! Torneremo sicuramente anche perché ha camere molto belle e vale la pena conoscere meglio la zona delle distillerie per i paesaggi stupendi che si percorrono

Great lunch we had here after a tip of our taxidriver. King scallops, fish and chips, salmon, all prepared very well and amazing taste! The whisky collection is superb! Service was great as well.

Spent the day touring distillery’s and checked into The Mash Tun. Oh my word!!! What a GEM! The building alone has such character! The team that runs it could not have been more accommodating; so kind, so generous, hard workers!! The Mash Tun is right next to a park that overlooks River Spey; that was our view, could not have been better! We walked down to the river and sat drinking our tastes of Whiskey. Then we went to The Mash Tun Restaurant. So much fun. The food was great, the waiter, Grame, was absolutely a delight in meeting every need and visiting, with such joy. Our room was very comfortable and quiet. The bath was large, with great shower. In the 5 B&B’s we have stayed in, my husband said The Mash Tun had the BEST breakfast!! Our only regret is that we chose to stay only 1 night in Speyside at Mash Tun, so much more to see and do! So much more sitting by that peaceful river with a good whiskey. Well done Management! You are the right track!!!

The food was good. The service was extremely bad, our server was Kelly and gave us the feeling that she was in a bad mood. We really would have liked to stay the whole evening as we are guests in the hotel, but the table was not cleaned and we did not feel welcome at all. When our main dishes were served the plates were just thrown onto the table. We asked for the whisky menu, after quite a long time the menu was collected for other guests. We were not asked if we wish to order some drams but the Menüs were just taken away. It was our second time in the Mash Tun, sadly this time was quite disappointing and disheartening.

We dined here twice and found the food and service to be excellent. On our first visit we didn't book ahead but got a table no problem although the restaurant did get busy. So we booked for the following evening and very glad we did. The bar has an amazing selection of whisky covering every price range. Will definitely be back to this restaurant next time we are back in the area and would definitely book ahead as this place does get busy. Very highly recommended.

Great food and large portions set in a beautifully refurbished building in a stunning location with an unparalleled selection of whisky.

Ten of us had a great meal on the 14th. We had not seen each other for 2yrs, so wanted to celebrate with a good meal and family atmosphere. I cannot recommend the food enough, the steak was one of the best I have had in a long time. The waitress Amanda couldn't do enough to cater for our needs, it was lovely to see someone who enjoys their job. My son in law who is a chef, for the first time couldn't find fault with the food, it has never happened before!So to sum up, fantastic food, brilliant atmosphere and staff and very reasonably priced. A hidden Spey side gem, I will definitely be back.David

Visited here while staying in Aberlour, the food and service was excellent. There was variety in the menu and tasty daily specials. The staff were friendly and engaging and happy to talk whisky ! Great value too, definitely be back 👍🥃

My wife and I stopped for lunch here in charming Aberlour, not expecting too much. The food turned out to be far more than simple pub fare. My chicken was outstanding and well prepared, and my wife had the best meat pie she's ever had. Plus, the whisky selection is excellent and extensive.

Proper pie with pastry base and lid not just a dish of stuff with a puff pastry lid! It was delicious and so was the sticky toffee pudding. The staff were really friendly, good fun and knowledgeable about the whiskies which you'd hope as it has a good selection. We had a good experience and will definitely return.

We were holidaying in Aberlour and booked a table at this pub for Friday night. What a treat! Not the biggest menu ever but food was delicious. I had pie of the day and it was the nicest pie I’ve had in a long time. Maybe ever! My daughter had the chicken stuffed with sausage meat and Stilton, this was also delicious. And the staff obviously enjoy their job, they were attentive and hilarious and delightful!

Went there for dinner and drinks two days in a row. Good food and a pretty nice whisky list. Also dug the music, which seemed to be a lot of classic rock from the 80s and 90s.

As part of a significant birthday celebration my grown up boys surprised me with not only a trip to the Spey Whisky region, but also treated me to dinner and drinks in this well reviewed pub and eatery.From the moment we walked through the door the welcome by the staff was friendly, accommodating and relaxing. Sharon and Kate had the perfect balance of being efficient and professional, but married this with a personal touch when recommending drinks and food. The food was well presented, delicious and the perfect portion size, again with staff being attentive, but not intrusive throughout the service. I would wholeheartedly recommend anyone staying in the region to pop in and visit this well established and reviewed local asset, where you will be looked after by staff who clearly have a passion and flair to look after their customers. We have visited every day in our trip for just a coffee, light bite or a drink and consistently been met with a smile, good banter and a first class service.

Visiting the area for a break up north and couldn’t recommend the place highly enough. Clearly the star attraction of Aberlour and Moray region. Staff are exceptionally knowledgeable on their drinks and food and served with a great attitude despite being very busy. Would come back and stay here next time! Highly recommend for families and small groups. Particularly good for those who like whiskey!

From the initial arrival and poor welcome at this well known establishment the mood was clearly set by the staff. Very abrupt, unapologetic and extremely rude. This is the reason I tend not to visit many restaurants in Moray....... poor service, especially in a tourist busy hotpot. Shame as the people of Moray are genuinely nice and accepting. Having visited the mash tun numerous times with a great atmosphere, drink and food selection along with fantastic service , we decided to visit on a day out. very poor selection of beers, menu has not changed and is very expensive for what you get and the older waitress is on a par with Kate Hopkins. Number 1 in Aberlour? Why.......?

Generally really good. Excellent selection of drinks and lovely service. Unfortunately the vegan options aren't actually vegan as cooked in the same fryer as the fish and meat but otherwise the food was good. Don't base your visit of the assumption that's there's vegan food though.

We booked this prior to us holidaying in the area. Great communication from Sharon to confirm our booking.On arrival, although 15 minutes early we were able to sit in as our table was ready, and the procedures put in palce due to covid were explained. As we had arrived a littel early we were forewarned we might have to wait a bit longer for our food, but that wasn't the case.Kate and Amanda were extremely attentive and friendly without being intrusive, and are both an asset to the Mash Tun. Thank you both for taking the time to chat to us when you were fully booked and busy covering the bar, waitressing and being front of house.The food was excellent, nicely presented and reasonably priced and portions a good size.

8 of us had lunch at the Mash Tun, great food (sticky toffee pudding was a big hit) and staff were very attentive

Staff were amazing, super friendly and helpful, and the food was delicious. Typical pub grub, though slightly more expensive than I’d expect for the quality of food we received. It was really tasty and well presented though! Decor and furniture is a little dated, but kind of added to the coziness of the place. Would probably visit again next time we’re in the area.

Was looking forward to having lunch here. . On entrance to the bar/ dining area, we were asked abruptly if we had a reservation, as if we should have booked and not just walked in. . The place was empty by the way. . The bar area inside was tired and looked a bit grubby. We ordered from a menu that was not nearly as inspired as the prices on it. I had Brie and beetroot tart, with "dressed" leaves. I wasn't sure what was in the tart as I couldn't find the beetroot, but there was a blob of something sweet and quite bland in the centre of the tart, with what might have contained tiny cubes of beetroot. To note that in 2019 a previous diner also had the same conundrum with the same item on the menu, so they don't seem to change their menu, and the veg of the day back in 2019 was green beans and carrots, which was what I was also offered today in 2021! I opted for the dressed leaves instead. The dressed leaves were so tired that one of the leaves left mush on my plate and there was a bitterness. They were obviously from a packet. The "dressing" was a thick unappetising gloop on top of the leaves. I was expecting the leaves to be tossed in a tangy dressing, but only the top few leaves had dressing on. My other half had the gammon steak and said it was probably the most mediocre gammon steak he had had in a while and very thin. He had two mushrooms and a halved tomato with it. Neither looking that appetising. If they are going to charge restaurant prices, they need to provide food that has the quality and imagination to match it.

After cycling part of the Speyside way, we arrived at the Mash Tun to a warm welcome and were delighted with our room. A soak in the roll top bath was just perfect before returning down to the bar/dining room which oozes charm and character. The food did not disappoint, good menu and very well presented. Staff were friendly and professional with excellent COVID measures in place. A whiskey from the fabulous range finished off the evening perfectly.

Having read previous reviews of this establishment decided that we needed to visit on our overnight stop in Aberlour for a bite to eat and I have to say that we were not disappointed with our decision. A small food menu to choose from but all appeared appetizing and well priced. Restrictions in place due to Covid-19 obviously impacts the ambiance of this small intimate establishment so early booking for a table is advisable. Staff were welcoming and professional in their duties. I would recommend paying it a visit

The Mash Tun is an amazing place for food! I have been here many times but this visit was the first for about 4 years. I was nervous if it would live up to my fading memories…..I’m very pleased to say it was as excellent as I remember!! There is parking to the rear or alternatively you can park on the Main Street with a short walk down the side street. Inside the decor is very aesthetically pleasing on the eye, a decent bar greets you and the wooden floor is amazing. There is free Wi-fi offered, an excellent whisky collection with every year represented from 1952 onwards….get your wallet out for the older ones!! Or just enjoy the excellent display. The menu is very good indeed, a decent mixture of items available just as I remember! There is also a kids menu, the bar is very well stocked indeed. The quality of food was always excellent from memory with a lot of things being home made, I especially remember the desserts and the steaks being of particular note! Today I had the bacon, Brie and cranberry sauce baguette followed by the pear crumble with ice cream. The food was amazing! Just as excellent as I remember! The staff were friendly and efficient we enjoyed a good chat with them both were new since my last visit. With this place being dog friendly it’s a favourite of mine anyway but the excellent food and service make it a real treasure in Aberlour. If you’re in the area you would be crazy not to visit the Mash Tun in my opinion.

We had dinner here. Pre-booked with excellent email communication.Good COVID precautions which were explained clearly when we arrived.Ordered food and drinks. The server got my main course totally wrong but it would have been a long delay to get the stuff I actually ordered, so ate my wrong order. It was ok. But truth to told, they dealt with it well and took the main course off my bill. Shows how a good establishment deals with issues. The server also made some recommendations on whisky which were good since due to COVID, their actual physical whisky menu could not be seen by customers.Will return.

We arrived wet and smelly after another leg of the speyside way that started in Spean Bridge. We were greeted by an extremely friendly and cheerful waitress. Ordered our food (pulled pork pie and tender pork steak) which were both superb. The veges were cooked to perfection, the meat was tasty and tender and the sauces complimented the food wonderfully. The same was true of the delicious desserts - best sticky toffee pudding outside of Cartmel. Would have happily paid for this in a posh London restaurant for twice the price!We enjoyed the service and meal so much we decided to stay the night (instead of another wet night camping in a small 2 person tent). The room was quaint and delightful and came with full length bath robes, fluffy towels and long promised Walkers shortbread. A highly enjoyable evening was topped off by a complimentary glass of Octet Glenfarclas to celebrate my husbands 60th birthday. Highly recommended!

Had a fabulous meal, the haggis & black pudding starter was amazing and what a choice of whiskies, I asked the hosts on a whisky recommendation and they recommended a Glenallachie 15yr, I had never tried this distillery before, wow, what a great dram, enough for me to purchase a bottle the next day. Thank you for a great evening and not sure how many whiskies you have, but it seemed an awful lot.

We couldn't get a reservation earlier in the week as they were fully booked. We went in on the off chance at 3.45p.m. on Sunday for an early dinner and we are so glad we did. My poached salmon was lovely and husband had the stuffed chicken and both were delicious. We rarely have a sweet but couldn't resist the brownie and sticky toffee pudding, again clean plates all round. There is a sanitising station as you go in and each table has dividers keeping diners apart so you feel very safe. Staff are efficient and very friendly.

We've visited the Aberlour area for several years, and we always book a lunch in the Mash Tun (generally after a morning whisky tasting). We've always found the food to be both good quality, and good value. Draft beers not available on our visit due to Covid, but plenty of choice in bottled beer, whisky and other drinks.Sensible and secure Covid precautions are in place, by the way.

The first thing you notice is the unusual shape of the building. Rooms above the bar continue the turret feel but are a little tired and would be better if the decor and bathroom are refreshed. Wonderfully located just off the Main Street and beside the river Spey. There s whisky galore for anyone who wants to stray a little from an old favourite. Pub food is available and the staff are very friendly and helpful.

Booked a table for 5 people on the last day of eat out to help out. Food was very pub grub but tasty. Staff very helpful and getting to look at the amazing Glenfarclas collection is a must.

The Mash Tun is known as a whisky pub in the heart of the Speyside Whisky area and the you will struggle to see a bar with more varieties of whisky. The food is excellent. The menu is not expansive but the quality is outstanding. Service was friendly and very knowledgeable about the local area and whisky.

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I visited the Mash Tun on a wet Friday evening with my wife and our dog. The staff were friendly and clearly well trained in hygiene and the current guidelines. The service was good as was the food and the whiskey selection as you would expect. If we are back in the area will certainly return.

Great service and menu. Steak pie was amazing. Lovely starters of black pudding and haggis. Sits by the speyside way and lovely playpark. Outside eating area and dog friendly too

Due to COVID restrictions the tables in bar/restaurant were well spaced with transparent barriers between tables. We received great friendly service and the food was brilliant we enjoyed a great family meal in a friendly place despite the Covid restrictions.Also there is an amazing array of single malt whiskies on offer.

Sat outside as didnt have a reservation. Bit basic. Service friendly and efficient. Food nice poached Salmon and the steak pie recommended.

Needed a dog friendly restaurant at short notice and managed to get a table at the Mash Tun. We originally booked a table in the outside marquee but in the day they phoned us up and advised as it was so wet and cold we could sit inside with our dog. Excellent Covid precautions in place. We had the salmon, a burger, the chicken and a chicken in a basket meal. Food was really good and staff were extremely friendly. A lovely place for a good meal.

Nervous about visiting pubs etc still, we had look at the setup and were very impressed here. Clear signage, great distancing measures around seating , cheerful table service and good cleaning between customers made us feel very confident and comfortable the last couple of days visiting the area. Thank you Amanda and colleagues for a safe and enjoyable experience!!

The staff was extremely helpful and welcoming, despite a strict respect of corona measures. Food was great, clearly homemade, with some vegetarian options. Also, not too expensive for the quality.

We enjoyed a lovely meal at the Mash Tun, shortly after they re-opened. This is a popular spot and we were glad we pre-booked as they were very busy. The track and trace system is in place for customers, the area is well zoned and screened and staff masked and sanitising carefully between customers. Staff were very friendly and the menu offers a good range of dishes. The selection for vegans is very good and includes desert choices, which I really appreciated. However, my husband also appreciated the more carnivorous offerings! It was also lovely to enjoy cask ale again!

We visited during the Covid crisis, so the staff apologised for being short staffed...but the two servers they had on duty were so great we barely noticed. They were super knowledgeable about their amazing whiskey selection (their collection is 300+ if I recall correctly), and were able to recommend something great to our tastes, without automatically going for the most expensive, which I found to be very thoughtful.The food was really great - the salt and pepper squid is some of the best I've ever had (but a smallish serving - if your family likes to share starters, you might need two!) The veggie tempura on the other hand was a very generous serving, as were the mains and dessert, and all absolutely delicious. I was impressed by the range of options on the menu! Not so fancy as a gastropub, but still more than a standard burger/steak/fish and chips option. It was a really nice balance.All in all, even if you're not a whiskey fan, I'd absolutely recommend visiting if you're in the area! It's a great selection of great food, and friendly staff--the perfect pub experience.

Enjoyed a lovely three course meal with kids before return to school. Service great all social distancing and screens in place but enjoyed meal without feeling convined. We took advantage of 50% off evening but portions were still large and everyone enjoyed their meal.

We visited shortly after they reopened following covid 19 closure. The staff were great, particularly a female waitress who was friendly and welcoming. The space had been adapted for appropriate distancing but still felt relaxed. The food was hot, fresh and delicious. Would definitely recommend.

We decided to go here after our walk to the Linn Falls as it was near the car park. We had a short wait and asked if we had a reservation (we didn't) they luckily had a table left for the 2 of us out in the marquee. This was well spaced out from other patrons and not too bad a day weather wise so enjoyable. We had chicken fillets and tomato soup, both were good. I would definitely recommend the chicken fillets, best I've had in a while, really juicy chicken breast. We were served very quickly I thought and there were only two members of staff on. This place is really near a big car park where a few official walking routes are.

We have just left The Mash Tun after enjoying a lovely two course lunch. Typical Scottish summer weather left us cold and soggy so we were in good need of warming up and some good food.As we entered we were warmly greeted by one of the two young bar staff who explained covid procedures and showed us to our table. A huge effort has been put in to making the space safe yet welcoming.We were quite hungry and so settled on two courses each. My partner started with the 'Highland Pudding' and I had the broccoli and Stilton soup. The portions were extremely generous. Although delicious, the 'Highland Pudding' was a little bit greasey but still very enjoyable. The soup was just brilliant. The ratio of broccoli to Stilton was just perfect and I honestly could have eaten it all day.For our mains my partner ordered the steak pie and I ordered the baguette of hot beef, caramelised onions and cheddar. The pie was superb and the baguette was tasty. We both should have asked for no chips as we were just so stuffed.Great food, great service. Happy to support a local establishment. Thank you.

This was my first pub/restaurant visit since the lockdown. The staff has done a terrific job at making the site safe for both themselves and the guests. Food and service was great.

The Mash Tun have put a lot of effort into complying with the new regulations as a result of the pandemic. They have done a great job here, really feel safe and comfortable. We were the first guests to stay since being allowed to open and we had a wonderful experience. We stayed on the Glenlivet room overlooking the Spey, clean and tidy, great roll top bath. No skimping on the extras, plenty of coffee/tea, robes and slippers too. We enjoyed two very good rump streaks on the restaurant/bar. Excellent choice of whisky too.

After a full day of fun in Aberlour, we enjoyed a family meal at the Mash Tun. Food was really good as was the service. Great prices! Kids eat free on a Friday, all enjoyed our meal. Staff are really lovely 😁

Well, in the small towns the local restaurants have a specific schedule: not working 7 days a week. That’s why that very Sunday two rock & whisky pilgrims had to drive by taxi from Dufftown to Aberlour for a dinner. We did a smart thing having booked a table in advance.Local ale for aperitif with Smoked Salmon - that was a Scottish signature thing, as usual. Then time came for Sirloin Steak and Chicken Breast - everything of a real home-made style. Bottle of red wine just emphasised that impression.Sticky Pudding - another UK signature thing - became our ending there, but not at all: cigar + dram of whisky at veranda while admiring the quietness of Speyside made us feel a harmony.

The Mash Tun pub is Whiskey orientated with a phenomenal number of Whiskey’s to sample. The food here is fantastic with recommended Whiskey’s to try with each. We Enjoyed a two course meal with pudding and the Sticky Toffee is to die for. ❤️

Great food and beer. We enjoyed the atmosphere inside. Fast service and very friendly staff. Highly recommended!

I was staying in the area and decided to drop by the Mash Tun, excellent service from the staff there. I especially enjoyed the steak pie I had there - far better than those of the supposed "award winning" butcher's of Aberlour. Would highly recommend to anyone.

After a great 3-course dinner with whisky pairings, served by the wonderful Amanda, I had the privilege of spending some bar time with Bill Morgan (Speyside folklore) and owner Mark Braidwood. Thank you for some great stories gentleman! Let us never be easily offended!! 😏

Excellent food and service,family and dog friendly where a warm welcome is assured in beautiful Speyside.

Our new local, lunch time date with hubby, lovely friendly staff, whisky was very nice. It would be VERY nice to have more options for vegetarians & vegans.

Really nice lunch Saturday with couple on tour from California- who appreciated learning more about the water of life Thanks for hospitality and great Haggis Gordon

We had a cracking little night in here, all too short I'm afraid and really enjoyed the pairing menu items, and even whisky paired with beer.

I had a great evening whith my friends at the Mash Tun. The food was excellent and there were a lot of whiskies to try. Booking is essential!

wonderful bar and restaurant tucked away by the Speyside trail in Aberlour

As an industry professional when you usually find someone with Kevin’s knowledge and expertise, it comes with a pompous attitude and pedantic service and this couldn’t be further from how Kevin actually is. Welcoming and nice and absolutely willing to spend time with you to find you the best dram. His whisky menu is remarkable and yet discerning. You can tell he and the staff make selections carefully and are not just buying bottles for an award list or menu. The fact that he takes the opinions and tasting notes of his staff to put on the menu says a great deal about his integrity and their ability to offer the best whiskies in the world. Definitely explore their flight menus. While whisky is the impetus, the food is wonderful so make sure you grab food as it was some of the best we encountered in the highlands, a step up in quality.

After a day of whiskey tours and tastings along with a nice hike along the river and to the falls it was time for a beverage and the Mash Tun fit the need. The bar has an extensive whiskey display and the bartender was very knowledgeable. We were there in the afternoon so the pub was not busy. It is off the main road but not difficult to find.

Make sure u book early, as the Mash Tun is small with limited tables, which makes it extra special.. Wonderful knowlegdable bartendars, no need to do whisky or gin tour, u can taste all at Mash Tun with the local commentary.. priceless! They taught us what council gins were! We are now forever spoiled. Thanks for you wonderful

Stopped for a lunch while walking through Aberlour on the Speyside way. Food was fine, whisky was good and the place is perfectly located beside the old railway and walking path. Can't rate 5 stars as the steak pie had a false top (which I hate) and the veggies were a little under-cooked for my taste. Dessert was amazing though!

This pub is my father-in-law’s local so whenever we go and visit we always have a meal or two here. The staff are great always very friendly and the food is amazing....I would say if you’re in the area and you want something to eat or just a drinking, then this place is a must!!

Busy pub, with large choice of whiskies available. Service was very good and the food good quality and well priced.

I really enjoyed the food and the whiskey selection was absolutely amazing! The fish was cooked perfectly and the presentation was good as well!

Recently went with my wife to The Mash Tun for lunch. Pub is small, quaint and inviting, and has an amazing selection of malt whisky's on offer.

Spent a week in the Highlands distillery visiting and whisky tasting. Stayed the night in our rented motorhome at a caravan site a mile outside Aberlour so walked in for a few drams and some shopping. Dog friendly and very friendly. Didn’t get a chance to eat here as it was already fully booked but hope to next visit. But the whisky range is amazing with a massive list.

First off, on your visit to Scotland, you will meet the mostly friendly and helpful people, the Mash Tun is no exception. Booked early for Dramathon race and was just right for the three of us guys. Book early, it was full around our stay in later October. Beautiful location, Abelour room was nicely appointed right by the River Spey walking path. Breakfast was a full Scottish spread, dinners were a great menu, too. Would recommend reservations for dinner, it is a good testament that locals come there a lot.

Great wee place for a bite to eat and something to drink. Well situated in the town of Aberlour. Brilliant whisky collection, good food and friendly staff. What not to like about this place. Highly recommended.

Friendly staff, great food and an outstanding range of malt whiskies. We were a group of 6 friends, The service was very good, The food well above standard ‘pub-grub’.

Great welcome, attentive staff and a fantastic whisky collection! Food menu well priced and the steak was delicious.

Brilliant bar/restaurant Great pint & beautiful food,also Staff are helpful & very quick to help! Busy place with a warm welcome!

Enjoyed a light dinner on a Monday night, the soup of the day was excellent (Broccoli and Cheese), and chicken wings.

En pub mitt i Aberlour med trevligt läge vid floden, kanonställe att bo på några nätter.

During our stay in Aberlour, we stopped in for a meal on the first night and enjoyed the great food & excellent service. The following night, we stopped by again to try some more of the whiskies - Kevin was very friendly and helpful in making recommendations / allowing us to inspect the bottles etc.

We were between distillery tours, so asked the ladies at Walker Shortbread store for a recommendation. She directed us to the Mash Tun, just a couple blocks away and it was perfect! Great hearty food, wonderful and fun staff. A delightful surprise on a rainy and cool day! And try the mint pea soup.

We had lunch here on a day which included a tour of the GlenAllachie distillery. They have a great selection of whisky. Friendly service and decent food.

Great food, friendly staff and a lovely location. What a gem of a place and dog friendly too. Well worth a visit, good to book as it is so popular

The building alone is worth a visit and once you go inside you will presented with an extensive selection of whiskies. The staff are knowledgeable and have created their own huge volume of tasting notes. They can quickly narrow down a selection of whiskies for you based on what you know you like and how much you’re willing to spend.

We had an amazing meal here and the bar staff are super knowledgeable about the whisky & the local area. The menu also contains whisky pairings for each dish. We will definitely be visiting again.

If you have lunch at the bar, your mouth will water with the sight of all the whiskies behind the bar. The baguettes chicken&bacon; and brie&cranberry; were very good and were supplied with chips and made up a nice lunch

What a wonderful evening, we dropped in for a pint and a nip and ended up taking advantage of a dinner “no-show” and eating at the bar. The Mash Tun has an excellent and broad selection of scotch and other single malt whiskies. For dinner we shared the locally smoked salmon as a starter, which was excellent, then I had the pork steak in a pepper sauce which was very good indeed. For both courses we tried the paired whisky, which worked! The food is wonderful but tables need to be booked a day or so in advance. Definitely recommended.