Eating Out in Pitlochry and Blair Atholl
 

 While visiting the area why not make the most of your break and try a few of the excellent eating establishments. There is such a variety of foods, something to suit everyone, from the best of Traditional Scottish to the finest Continental Cuisine. Highland Perthshire can boast to having many of the countries leading chefs, several of whom have picked up some of the nations most prestigious awards.

Eating Out in Pitlochry is 6 miles or 10 minute drive from Blair Atholl
 

Victoria’s Restaurant and Coffee Shop. Unique venue, family owned and operated with a reputation for quality cuisine with professional service. Cosmopolitan blend of breakfasts, speciality coffees, patisserie, snacks and lunches. A varied bistro style menu from 5.30p.m. offers a wide choice of steaks, pasta, pizza, seafood and much more.
Exceptional combination of informal surroundings with consistent quality.

 A welcoming ambience where you are assured of quality, with friendly, attentive service. Open 7 days, 10am till late. 45 Atholl Road, Pitlochry
Tel: 01796 472670  www.victorias-pitlochry.co.uk
(Map Grid Ref: C3)

Westlands Hotel & Garden Room Restaurant. This family run hotel has built up a reputation for its good food, bar lunches/suppers & meals in the restaurant. All food freshly prepared to order using local produce. Chef’s daily specials. Children welcome. Open all year, lunch 12 - 2pm, Evening from 5.30pm (to suit pre-theatre diners) Until 9pm. 160, Atholl Rd. Pitlochry. Tel: 01796 472 266 www.westlands.co.uk  (Map Ref:A2)

Drummonds Restaurant and public house offers good basic food all day” just how your Mum would cook it”, from home made steak pie, roast beef to fresh fish. New for 2008 game pie, venison steaks & casserole. The biggest breakfast in town. All food is freshly cooked to order. The bar area has comfy seating for a
iquiet drink. Open 7 days Mar to Oct 10am to 11pm ( Fri, Sat 12.30pm).  Regular days in winter. Ferry Rd. Tel: 01796 470 000 (Map Ref C3)

Fern Cottage Restaurant, just off Atholl Rd. With a large sunny patio overlooking the beautiful, award winning Memorial Gardens, this restaurant will delight you, with its unique mix of Mediterranean and Scottish cuisine, its warm welcome and friendly, attentive service.

Open from 10.30am.
Lunch 12.00 to 3.00pm. Pre-theatre dinner 5.45 to 6.45pm.
A la Carte dining from 5.45pm, until late. Ferry Rd.
Tel:01796 473840  www.ferncottagepitlochry.co.uk
(Map Ref:C3)

Café Biba. If you are looking for the combination of good food and friendly service, this is the place for you. With the new, bright, airy conservatory and spacious restaurant, they cater for all whether it’s a quick snack or an evening or pre-theatre meal. Outside seating,  licensed, children’s menu. Open 7 days all year: May to Oct, 10am to 9pm; Winter, 10am to 6pm. 40 Atholl Rd. Tel:01796 473294 (Map Grid Ref:C3)

Strathgarry Hotel, Restaurant and Café Bar, three separate operations all under one roof. Newly refurbished, you can’t fail to be impressed by the venue & food on offer. Whether it is breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner the chef proprietor ensures it is all to the highest standards. ‘Traditional food with a modern style’.  Open daily 9am ‘til late. Tel:01796 472469 www.strathgarryhotel.co.uk  (Map Ref A2)

The Old Armoury, set in woodland, offers a picturesque garden for summer days & log fires with candlelight dinners for the cooler ones. Chef-proprietors Angus in the kitchen & Alison front of house offer modern Scottish cuisine with the emphasis on fresh local produce, with homemade scones, cakes & breads. ‘Members of Scotch Beef Club’. Open daily March to Oct 12 noon to late, Nov to Feb winter Hours Wed to Sun for lunches & dinners. Parking. Armoury Rd. Pitlochry.  Tel 01796 474 281 (Map Ref B3)

The Restaurant at the Acarsaid Hotel. The mouth-watering 3 or 4 course dinner menu will leave you spoilt for choice. Using the best local quality produce from Scotland’s Larder, Chef creates a delicious array of flavours and tastes. Dinner from 5.45pm May to October. 6.30pm November to April.4 courses and coffee £21.00 8 Atholl Rd Pitlochry. Tel:01796 472389 www.acarsaidhotel.co.uk  (Map Ref: D3)

Port-na-Craig Inn and Restaurant has an idyllic location on the banks of the River Tummel, where you can sit with your morning coffee, afternoon tea, special pre-theatre dinner or evening meal and watch the salmon fishermen. The excellent food is in a traditional Scottish style with a modern influence, including Scottish game, fish and local cheeses. Look out for the theme weeks and nights. Situated just below Pitlochry Festival Theatre. Open 7 days, March to November . Phone for winter opening. Check our website for seasonal offers. www.portnacraig.com  Tel:01796 472777 (Map Ref:C3 )

McKAYS BAR & RESTAURANT, the all day destination offering traditional Scottish dishes and pub favourites, with an excellent selection of draft beers with large screen TV, pool table and music events Children’s menu. Children’s certificate until 8pm. Open all year round with great food and drink, served all day, from 11am onwards.  138 Atholl Rd, Pitlochry. Tel: 01796 473888
www.mckayshotel.co.uk  (MapRef:B2)

Macdonald’s Restaurant & Guest House, at the heart of Pitlochry, welcoming visitors since 1959. Serving ‘All Day’ breakfasts & wholesome Scottish Fayre from fish & chips to steak pie, haggis, lamb shanks & fresh salmon. Recommended by Scotland for Dummies Guide 2007 “hospitality is generous .…. hard to beat the price”. Licensed. Children’s free fun box. Renowned for Traditional Scottish High Teas. 140, Atholl Road, Tel: 01796 472170 www.macdonalds-pitlochry.co.uk  (Map Ref:A2)

Prince of India Tandoori Restaurant.
5 - 7 Station Rd, Pitlochry.
Tel: 01796 472275 and
 01796 473770
Offers a fantastic selection of dishes, including authentic Balti dishes, Chef’s recommendation and European dishes (for the non-curry eaters in the party). Great value 3-course lunch £5.95 and children under 12 eat for £3.95, 12noon to 4.30pm (2pm winter). Main menu 5pm to 11pm. Also 10% discount on all Take Awayeals. Open 7 days a week all year. (Map Ref:B2)

Moulin Hotel has a 300 year old Inn and restaurant. In the Good Beer Guide and Good Pub Guide. Offering courtyard and garden seating next to the Moulin Burn. The menu offers Scottish Fayre using the best local produce. Braveheart and Ale of Atholl are made at the small craft brewery.Located in the centre of the 2,000 year ancient settlement of Moulin next to the historic Kirkyard with Crusader’s grave. All day food (12noon to 9.30pm) 7 days a week all year. Just north of Pitlochry in the centre of Moulin village. Follow East or West Moulin Road.  Tel: 01796 472196 (Map Ref: D1)

Ardchoille Fish and Chip Café. Licensed. Eat in or take away. Recommended in ‘Scotland for Dummies Guide 2007’ highlighted as a “Bargain Alert” for its great value. Our fresh North Sea Haddock is very popular. Steak and Mince Pies, Scampi, Chicken, also White, Black and Haggis Pudding Suppers. Outdoor patio seating. Fish teas (fish and chips plus tea bread and butter).
Tel: 01796 472170 142 Atholl Road, Pitlochry.
www.macdonalds-pitlochry.co.uk  (Map Ref: B2)

The Loft Restaurant & Bistro Wine Bar is fully licensed. “The area’s finest restaurant” has twisted beams, stone walls, oak floors, log fire, cosy Lounge, Roof Terrace and Conservatory Bar. Offers two main menus and daily specials . From our famous Loft Club and homemade Burgers to the award winning delights of The Hayloft dining room from our 2 rosetted head chef. Open daily 10.30am to 2.30 & 5.30 to 9.30pm (last orders). Tel:01796 481377 Blair Atholl. www.theloftrestaurant.co.uk/

Bothy Bar at the Atholl Arms Hotel, Blair Atholl, is Pitlochry’s new ‘pub’ character bar near Blair Castle. Bar meals are served all day along with real ales. Children’s play area. The Great Hall - one of Scotland’s finest public banqueting/dining halls - is available for private parties, etc. In the centre of Blair Atholl village, 6 miles NW of Pitlochry. Tel: 01796 481205

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