Balmoral Castle - Menu

Popped into the restaurant at Balmoral Castle after a visit to the Castle with friends. We had the soup which was nice but very expensive for a small bowl. The restaurant was clean and pleasant.

Ordered vegeterian mozzarella panini, got a baguette heated,melted hard one. adding to it the ingredients inside were not enough and was very blank. Not even worth for the amount they are charging.

This iconic place is beautiful but only part of the castle itself is open to the public ie The Ballroom. The place is very busy and there is a long queue to get even a sandwich .The gift shop is full of good gifts but at a price, The car park outside adjacent to the road is very busy and almost full when we attended. View menu

Such a wonderful spot. Peaceful walks along the river. Coffee shop served what we needed, coffee and sandwiches. Difficult circumstances as they are refurbishing the old tearooms , so reduced menu on offer. One tiny thing , cappuccinos could be hotter!!! Didn't spoil our visit though. Gift shop was a winner too, plenty to suit every budget.

We visited on a very rainy day but it didn't spoil the visit. We had the audio tour and it was really interesting to listen to all the information, even our two kids enjoyed it. The grounds are beautiful and would be so nice to enjoy on a dry/sunny day. We visited the tearoom but it's very expensive. We only bought drinks. Car park is £5 and the machines take cash (coins and notes) and card.

Highly considerate and accommodating to individuals with disabilities, as they provide disability scooters for use during your visit. These scooters are permitted in the Ballroom, the only accessible part of the Castle. The Formal Gardens and Glasshouses are definitely worth exploring, and simply walking through the Grounds is a delightful experience. There is a path leading down to the River Dee, which the scooter handles well despite some uneven terrain. The area by the river is shaded and cool, offering stunning views. Overall, a visit to this restaurant is highly recommended. View menu

Very, very expensive for what it is and disappointingly non-sustainable. Our sandwiches were pleasant enough but the menu is very limited. the real disappointment however was after I bought a bottle of water and I went back to ask for a glass because there were none around, and I was given a paper cup as was my friend who had a tea. I would have expected at least a National Trust for Scotland level of service but this was far below and I think if I were to spend as much money visiting again (which I am VERY unlikely to do) I would certainly not spend it on food where quite honestly I didn't feel valued, I just felt like a number on a conveyor belt.

After reading some of the reviews in here we were wondering whether we had made a mistake booking afternoon tea here. We certainly hadn't and we had a really lovely day. It's an uphill walk from the car park to the castle so I was very pleased to discover that, as I have a Blue Badge, we could drive right up to the castle and park by the estate offices. Our afternoon tea was absolutely delicious, really fresh sandwiches and lovely cakes and scones, plus a delightful waitress called Freya, who couldn't do enough for us. The grounds are an absolute delight and there's plenty to see. You do only go into the ballroom which is a shame, but we already knew that when we booked so no complaints.

We had the opportunity to stay in a cottage on the Balmoral Estate for a week, and it was a wonderful experience. However, we were disappointed by the lack of options at the restaurant/tearoom. Despite reading reviews from 2022 about afternoon tea, we did not see that option available during our stay. The limited choices for tea and cake were scones, chocolate cake, chocolate brownies, and a Coronation Quiche which did not look appetizing and was quite expensive. We were surprised by the lack of variety and were hoping for pastries, interesting cakes, or even a Victoria sponge. It seems like this part of the establishment might still be under development. Despite this setback, our stay on th... View menu