The Winking Owl, Craft Ale Pub & Bar

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “Had a great experience here! The food was good, the bar had a fantastic atmosphere and the live music made the evening even better. The staff really added to the friendly and welcoming vibe. A special thank you to the team for going above and beyond after I accidentally dropped my wallet there. When I got in touch, I was relieved to hear that they had found it and kept it safe in the office. A huge shoutout to Karen, who was incredibly helpful in coordinating a courier collection and made sure my wallet was securely packed and safely handed over to the delivery driver. Really appreciate the care and effort! Will definitely visit again when back in Aviemore :)”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Drinks review of the Winking Owl Bothy Bar beer garden. Enjoyed drinks in the lovely beer garden, along with takeaway pizza from El Diego, which is situated next to the beer garden – there are pizza menus on all the outside tables. The Bothy Bar had local Cairngorm Wildcat Ale on tap when we visited – would recommend this! The drinks aren't cheap (half pints of local ale over £3) but it's a lovely relaxing place to have a nice drink, pizza, and enjoy the scenery.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Good fish with underfroed chips, pork and cheese was good. Nice staff, a little hot inside in the summer.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Absolutely beautiful place, superb food, with stunning views over the Cairgorms Mountains. Beautiful home made food, cracking real ale, lovely relaxing atmosphere. And the Haggis, Keeps and Tatties, with pepper sauce, is just a stroke of genius... so much do, I had it twice, judge all you want, it was that fantastic”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Arrived without a booking and pushed for time. Beverley was amazing, gave me a table within 20 mins, sent me to the bar to relax with a drink beforehand and put my food order through quickly so I wasn’t rushed eating. Steak pie and chips was epic! Excellent service”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Would highly recommend here. We had the Cullen Sink then Haggis and dessert. That whisky sauce is the stuff of dreams and I will be thinking about it for weeks. An absolute must if you're in the area.”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “We visited at the beginning of spring, so generally quieter compared to peak times. I booked our table for 4pm, and asked to be seated out of the way as we have a reactive dog. You can book in advance on their website. It was quiet at this time but busier when we left. The staff were very accommodating and friendly. We love this place. It isn't the first time we have visited. The staff made us a bowl of chicken, parsnips and carrots for the dog 🐕. She thoroughly enjoyed. We did pay extra for this.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “Staying in Aviemore for a few days and popped in on the off chance of a table. We were in luck though they were busy so perhaps best to book. We were welcomed warmly by the friendly staff and served quickly. The food was served in a timely manner and tasted fresh, warm and extremely tasty. We didn't stay long as we we were tired but I got the general impression that you wouldn't be rushed into leaving. All in all highly recommended for an evening meal.”

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  Google user

  ·11 months ago

  “Easy to park and lovely outdoors, weather permitting, centrally located, popular place. We visited for lunch on a quieter day. Staff were friendly and helpful. Good customer service 👍 Food was good quality and reasonably priced. This is our third visit and will come back again. Well done 👏”

• G

  Google user

  ·11 months ago

  “We chanced a late walk in (bad people, I know) but the staff were so accommodating and got us a table pretty quick. Really nice setting , comfortable atmosphere and very clean. Food was good and reasonably priced for what you get. Nothing fancy just simple food done well.. and sometimes that’s what you need. Great location , plenty parking, friendly staff , good range of options and a really efficient menu system regarding allergens. Was very impressed with this- more restaurants should follow the allergen layout in menus that these guys do. They advertise steak night on a Wednesday and a consistent variety of live music at the weekend. If you’re in the area , I would recommend a visit. Don’t think we’ve been here in over 10 years but we’ll definitely not leave it so long next time.”

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