The Bothy - Menu

43 Bridge Street, AB35 5QD, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

🛍 Coffee, British, Scottish, Chocolate

4.5 💬 2821 Reviews
The Bothy

Phone: +441339755191

Address: 43 Bridge Street, AB35 5QD, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

City: Aberdeenshire

Menu Dishes: 9

Reviews: 2821

Website: http://www.facebook.com/The-Bothy-Ballater-146948005400710/

"We visited Ballater on a trip from Aberdeen and stopped at 'The Bothy ' for a snack (cheese scone) and a drink. We liked the ambiance and the vegan options. The scone tasted great and the staff (you order at the counter) were friendly. All the food consumed around us looked very attractive and freshly prepared. We 'd love to come back."

Full menu - 9 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Indian

Dessert

Sandwiches

Sides

Soups

Extras

Andrew Andrew

Food and drink great. Views of the Cluney burn stunning

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Mark
Mark

Great food and friendly service! Thank you for a nice experience!


Douglas
Douglas

Great little cafe and shop. Good coffee and cake, and great walk suggestions and items to buy. We will be back


Sarah
Sarah

Great small breakfast and lovely coffee. Bought cherry and almond scones too! Staff very friendly. Would definitely return View menu


Abigail
Abigail

Really tidy and cosy with friendly service. The menu was very well displayed and easy to see. I came for a takeaway coffee and the service was quick even though it was a busy Sunday morning. I would come again!


Kate
Kate

This is a great café. The coffee is excellent and we are really fussy about our coffee! We are also very grateful to find a cafe where, unlike many others, dogs are not permitted, (except guide dogs). Hooray! Thank you.


Mollie
Mollie

I'm writing this sitting in beautiful park, after getting a coffee and sandwich from The Bothy Ballatter. If I were made to eat they soaked salmon and cream cheese on brown bread for the rest of my life, that would be just fine! And the young ladies working are just lovely! View menu


Irene
Irene

Very friendly and attentive staff. We lost a backpack on the premises and when I asked for it they told me they would call me back as soon as they knew if the backpack was there. They did indeed call me and the backpack was there and we were able to retrieve it. Very grateful for their honesty and attention.


Nicholas
Nicholas

We walked to Ballater from Dinnet along the dismantled railway footpath along the Dee. On arrival which was a Monday in late May, we decided to stop at The Bothy and we were not disappointed. We had a sandwich and the most amazing blueberry lemon cake. In fact I would go as far as to say that it was second to none. Highly recommend.


Anja
Anja

We visited Ballater on a trip from Aberdeen and stopped at 'The Bothy ' for a snack (cheese scone) and a drink. We liked the ambiance and the vegan options. The scone tasted great and the staff (you order at the counter) were friendly. All the food consumed around us looked very attractive and freshly prepared. We 'd love to come back. View menu

Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire offers stunning coastlines, historic castles, and rich Scottish culture; typical dishes include haggis, smoked salmon, and buttery shortbread.

Categories

  • Coffee Indulge in our rich and aromatic coffee selection, expertly brewed to awaken your senses. From classic espresso to creamy lattes, discover the perfect blend to start your day on a flavorful note.
  • British Traditional and hearty, the British menu offers comfort classics like fish and chips, succulent roasts, and savory pies. Rediscover familiar favorites, lovingly crafted with timeless recipes and fresh, local ingredients. View menu
  • Scottish Discover the rich and hearty flavors of Scotland with traditional dishes like haggis, neeps, and tatties, alongside savory pies and tender smoked salmon, offering an authentic taste of Scottish culinary heritage.
  • Chocolate Decadent chocolate treats crafted with rich, high-quality cocoa. Indulge in an array of offerings from silky mousses to molten lava cakes, each designed to captivate your senses and satisfy your sweet cravings.

Amenities

  • Cafe
  • Wifi
  • menu
  • Takeout
  • menu
  • Seating

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"Sunday, 3rd September 2023 – 19:00 Meal: Wine Starters – Main – Coffee My friend and I arrived at 19:00 to a busy but not overfull restaurant without a reservation and they accommodated us upstairs. Menus were produced and we ordered a bottle of white wine and a jug of water. 0rders placed for starters and 2 servings of the Italian style fish stew on the ‘Specials Board’ at 26.99 each. Tomato and chilli with promises of loads of different fish. The toss up was between a steak or the stew (which neither of us would cook at home). The table was dirty and needed wiping – this request was placed 3x on the young waitron who eventually produced a cloth slopping water from a bucket in the corner cupped in her hands where she half heartedly wiped the table with water dripping onto my friend’s lap. Hurried mop up with tissues out of my bag. The white wine was plonked on the table – next to the cooler – unopened and no glasses. Several attempts were made to attract the waitron’s attention. Eventually another bottle was produced opened and we were advised the waitron was under age and not allowed to pour wine. Perfectly acceptable had she produced an opener and the glasses with an explanation I would have been happy to help myself – we understand and appreciate these things. The starters arrived and were delicious! The chef then came out to see us and explained that there was no lobster for the stew – we asked for extra monkfish, he then said there was no monkfish left – but could help us with other white fish and crab claws. He said he was down to the last 2 portions, and he would ensure they were hearty. We were a bit concerned and suggested perhaps we settle for the steak which is always delicious. He assured us we had made the right choice and would enjoy the stew. The stews arrived and were ‘hearty’ if being crammed with the contents of a tin of crab claws is your definition of hearty. The promised ‘rich tomato broth with chilli and garlic’ was a watered down version of what was clearly less than a cup of the original broth left at the bottom of the pot topped with water. It was tasteless – lacking in hint of either chilli, wine, garlic or herbs – having lived in Malta I can assure you I have a deep understanding of Med cooking. I guess we were lucky we didn’t have the salty brine of the crab claws as the broth. It was inedible and we were starving so we kept adding salt and pepper – we were beyond the point of returning the food which was a mistake in hindsight. We skipped dessert – had coffees and left. The meal came to nearly £100.00. This was an expensive lousy experience. We paid a generous tip – because they accommodated us without a reservation. Take aways from the experience: • The restaurant service on a Sunday evening at 19:00 should be as good as it is on a Friday at 19:00 • Being a local and having eaten there several times – it is my first choice for a ‘good’ meal – don’t abuse the luxury of local support. • Train your waitrons to clean tables, by wringing out the cloth and not dripping water on your patrons. • Waitrons (even under aged ones) should at least carry a wine opener, and understand that wine glasses should be produced when delivering wine. • Your chef should know better and never, ever assume he can cut costs by selling the dregs from his kitchen. • A poor dining experience costs you more than you think. We would have ordered dessert, and more importantly returned for a second meal in the next week – WE DIDN’T! I have a friend coming from Ireland in November – do I risk taking her to the Anchor?"