Just a week to go before Aberdeenshire Restaurant Week serves up a host of special offers
With just one week to go, food lovers are gearing up for the much-anticipated return of Aberdeenshire Restaurant Week.
The celebration of local dining promises a mouth-watering selection of dishes, exclusive offers, and culinary experiences from some of the area’s best-loved restaurants.
Running from November 3-16, this extended two week-long event has so far attracted 76 restaurants, cafes and hotels across the region.
There are many returning venues from last year as well as a selection of new cafes and restaurants to choose from.
And it’s not too late to register a business for Aberdeenshire Restaurant Week – sign up by emailing restaurantweek@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Cllr Alan Turner, chair of the council’s Infrastructure Services Committee, said: “Restaurant Week is a brilliant way to showcase the fantastic variety of places to eat across the region, with something for everyone, whatever your taste or budget. Our hospitality businesses have shown incredible resilience amid rising costs and ongoing challenges, and we hope this initiative brings them the well-deserved support and new customers they need to thrive. There’s a fantastic range of venues set to take part in Restaurant Week, and it’s a great excuse to get out and about this November and discover more of what Aberdeenshire has to offer.”
One of those taking part is the Newmachar Hotel, offering two courses for £20 or three for £25.
Owner Linda Wright said: “Taking part again this year was an easy decision after last year’s huge success. We welcomed so many visitors through our doors and had such fantastic feedback - it really was a no-brainer to get involved again.
“We love the number of first-time visitors it brings to The Scullery. There’s always that lovely element of surprise and delight when people discover us for the first time - they fall in love with the décor, service and of course, the food and it’s wonderful to see that spark turn into return visits. Initiatives like Aberdeenshire Restaurant Week are hugely important for local businesses and communities. They encourage people to discover and support independent venues, highlight the quality of local food and hospitality, and create a real sense of pride in the region.”
So whether you’re hungry for brunch, fine dining or just a snack, we’ve got you covered. It’s a great opportunity to try somewhere new and an affordable way for families and friends to dine out together. But how does it work?
1. Visit www.aberdeenshirerestaurantweek.com and click on the venues tab to see all of the food and drink venues taking part and use the filters to search for your preferred dining option; alternatively you can go to the map page and search by area.
2. Click on the venue profile to see their offer, menu or Ts & Cs
3. We recommend you contact your chosen venue in advance to book a table (if required) and to check availability
4. When you arrive at the venue, mention Aberdeenshire Restaurant Week, and enjoy your fabulous dining experience!
5. Don’t forget to share your experiences and tag us @Aberdeenshirerestaurantweek on Facebook and Instagram and the restaurant/cafe on your social media and help us spread the word about our wonderful food and drink establishments right here in Aberdeenshire.
A - Z of Venues
Check out the full list of participating venues below. Offers and menus are now available to view online:
• Ardennan House Hotel
• Ardoe House Hotel
• Asha’s Indian Aroma, Peterhead
• Aspire, Portsoy
• Auntie Meg's Cafe @ Premier Whitehills
• Balmoral Arms
• Bridge House Café, Ballater
• Buchan Hotel, Ellon
• Buchanan Bistro
• Cafe48, Pitmedden
• Carron to Mumbai Art Deco Restaurant
• Crown Hotel Restaurant
• Davron Hotel, Rosehearty
• Dean’s Bistro, Huntly
• Douneside House
• Duncano’s, Westhill
• Edward’s Restaurant & Bar, Inverurie
• Farm to Table, Westerton Farm, Laurencekirk
• Farquharson’s Bar & Kitchen, Braemar
• Farquharson's@Haughton House, Alford
• Fennel Restaurant, Inverurie
• Fife Lodge Hotel, Banff
• Forest Café, Midmar
• Forsyth @ the Montgomerie, Inverurie
• Grant Arms Hotel, Monymusk
• Green Pastures Café, Westhill
• Harbour Dunes Café, Cruden Bay
• Kellockbank, Insch
• Kirktown Garden Centre & Restaurant, Stonehaven
• Lochter Activity Centre, Oldmeldrum
• Marine Hotel, Stonehaven
• Meldrum House Country Hotel, Oldmeldrum
• Milton Brasserie, Milton of Crathes
• Molly's Cafe Bar, Stonehaven
• Morgan McVeighs, Culsalmond
• Mrs Maitland's Restaurant & Coffee Shop, Fraserburgh
• Newmachar Hotel
• North Bars & Restaurant, Peterhead
• Number 30, Huntly
• Portsoy Ice Cream
• Quayside Restaurant & Fish Bar, Gourdon
• Rothesay Rooms, Ballater
• Saplinbrae Hotel & Lodges, Mintlaw
• Seaview Hotel, Boddam
• Tarlair Pavilion Café, Macduff
• Thainstone House Hotel, Inverurie
• The Bank Restaurant, Huntly
• The Broadstraik Inn, Elrick
• The Coffee Apothecary, Ellon
• The Coffee Apothecary, Udny
• The Drouthy Laird - Kirkhill Restaurant, Inverurie
• The Dunes Restaurant & Bar, Menie
• The Falls of Feugh, Banchory
• The Fern Restaurant, Durris
• The Fife Arms Hotel & Bistro, Turriff
• The Forbes Arms Hotel, Bridge of Alford
• The Gaff, Ellon
• The Garlogie Inn, Skene
• The Grant Arms Hotel, Monymusk
• The Knowes Hotel and Restaurant, Macduff
• The Murly Tuck Café, Tarves
• The Pennan Inn
• The Stack Restaurant & Bar, Muchalls
• The Tolbooth Restaurant, Stonehaven
• Tor Na Coille, Banchory
• Traffords Coffee House, Turriff
• Trump’s Restaurant & Cellar, Menie
• Westerton Farm, Laurencekirk