
The Cairngorm Brewery
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About The Cairngorm Brewery
The Cairngorm Brewery is a brewery with a tap room and shop at Unit 12 of Dalfaber Industrial Estate, on Dalfaber Dr in Aviemore. The tap room has a few keg taps and a couple of cask ales, and the beer list includes Black Gold and Wild Cat. Whisky, gin, vodka and wine by the glass are poured alongside. The shop sells a wide range of bottled ales and party barrels to take home, along with merchandise including mugs and beer mats. A shop Collie lives on site, and dogs are welcome, with treats on sale for them. Groups can arrange a tasting by booking in advance. Crisps and small snacks are also sold at the counter.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention black gold ale, wild cat ale, shop dog Roy and brewery tasting.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention black gold ale, wild cat ale, shop dog Roy and brewery tasting.
Customer Review Summary
Black Gold is the beer reviewers name most often, with one saying it has to be tried, and Wild Cat comes close behind, both called nice ales. Others mention the Cairngorm Gold, lager, IPA, Tradewinds and White Lady, and one reviewer who bought four different bottles found them brilliant. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, knowledgeable and helpful, and a wedding party who booked a tasting called it an insightful journey through the range. The taproom is described as a decent size for a pint or two before buying, with a shop selling bottled ales, gin, whiskey, cider, crisps and merchandise. One reviewer who only stopped for a drink says staff offered no visit or explanation. Dogs are welcome, and reviewers mention the friendly shop collie, treats for dogs on sale, and a dog bandana taken home as merch.
Customer Review Summary
Black Gold is the beer reviewers name most often, with one saying it has to be tried, and Wild Cat comes close behind, both called nice ales. Others mention the Cairngorm Gold, lager, IPA, Tradewinds and White Lady, and one reviewer who bought four different bottles found them brilliant. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, knowledgeable and helpful, and a wedding party who booked a tasting called it an insightful journey through the range. The taproom is described as a decent size for a pint or two before buying, with a shop selling bottled ales, gin, whiskey, cider, crisps and merchandise. One reviewer who only stopped for a drink says staff offered no visit or explanation. Dogs are welcome, and reviewers mention the friendly shop collie, treats for dogs on sale, and a dog bandana taken home as merch.
Featured reviews
- Katy Vacas
“We only had a drink, no visit or any explanation from staff there”
- Brian R
“Lovely beers and (when we were there) lovely weather to enjoy it outside. Perfect really.”
- Glynn
“Great little brewery. Black Gold & Wild Cat both nice ales. Very friendly staff member with his lovely Collie dog Roy. Relaxing setting, lots of choice of bottled ales, we will definitely return. 👍”
- Watty
“Great selection, passionate staff that create a fantastic product. Ive been serving this a my bar for the past week and by drift and by bottles only heard good reviews. Best trying the cairngorm gold or even the cairngorm wildcat. Will definitely be in the store soon and leave with a great selection.”
- Steve Hilton
“If you love beer, I highly recommend you visit Cairngorm Brewery. Service: - When I entered I received a warm greeting from Ian. - Ian was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful - Rating: 5/5 Atmosphere: - They have two seating areas - Some of the seats are padded, whilst the others are cast iron. - During my visit they played some great 80’s and 90’s music, which I loved. - Rating: 5/5 My Order: * Cairngorm Lager - Price: £2.50 (Half a pint) - Rating: 5/5 * Cairngorm IPA - Price: £2.50 (Half a pint) - Rating: 5/5 * Black Gold - Price: £2.50 (Half a pint) - Rating: 5/5 * Tradewinds - Price: £2.50 (Half a pint) - Rating: 5/5 * Wild Cat - Price: £2.50 (Half a pint) - Rating: 5/5 * White Lady - Price: £2.55 (500ml Bottle) - Rating: 5/5 * L Ochan - Price: £2.50 (Half a pint) - Rating: 5/5 Additional Information: - In addition to beer, they also sell cider, wine and sparkling wine. - They also have a small retail area, which includes beer mats, mugs, postcards, magnets, key rings, bottle openers, coasters, t-shirts, headwear and of course beer. - They even sell beer for dogs 🐶 Overall Rating: 5/5”
Hours
- Monday
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- Closed
Good to know
“A brewery shop and tap room at Unit 12 Dalfaber Industrial Estate, Aviemore selling a selection of bottles beers and party barrels to take home or you can enjoy a pint of real ale or kegged craft ale in our tap room. Group tastings are available if booked in advance by calling 01479 722076. As well as our award winning beers we also sell a selection of Scottish whisky, gins, vodka and wine by the glass. Parking is available and we are dog friendly.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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