Where to Eat in Huntly: The Best Restaurants and Bars

November 14, 2017 Darwin Bolte

Huntly (Scottish Gaelic: Srath Bhalgaidh or Hunndaidh) is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, formerly known as Milton of Strathbogie or simply Strathbogie. It had a population of 4,460 in 2004 and is the site of Huntly Castle. Its neighbouring settlements include Keith and Rothiemay. Both Huntly and the surrounding district of Gordon are named for a town and family that originated in the Border country.
Things to do in Huntly

1. The Grouse Inn

Huntly, Scotland Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Reservations, Highchairs Available Bar, British, Scottish, Pub Lunch, Dinner
Excellent
55%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 38 reviews

The Grouse Inn

Reviewed By Karen B - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Been here a few times have not eaten though, have purely went to view the vast whisky collection it is amazing and the lady owner is just an absolute treasure I could listen to her stories all day she made us feel very welcome, she could tell us about any whisky she had it is quite a collection, we collect, so for anyone that does you must go and see.

2. The Gordon Arms

The Square, Huntly AB54 8AF, Scotland Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol Bar, British, Scottish Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +44 1466 792288
Excellent
16%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
7%
Terrible
18%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 66 reviews

The Gordon Arms

Reviewed By ScottishKath - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Pretty average pub dining room with friendly staff and average food if you like chips with everything. Why can't pubs offer fresh green vegetables?!Thanks for your comments. We do have daily deliveries of veg and most dishes give a choice of veg or salad. Chips are standard but we also offer boiled and mashed potatoes.

3. Huntly Hotel Restaurant

18 The Square, Huntly AB54 8BR, Scotland Seating, Waitstaff Bar, Pub Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +44 1466 792703
Excellent
30%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
9%
Terrible
28%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 21 reviews

Huntly Hotel Restaurant

Reviewed By JohnfaeHuntly - Huntly, United Kingdom

The Huntly Hotel is a beautiful building in a prominent position at one corner of the Square in the centre of Huntly. It has changed hands a number of times recently and we are hoping that the new owners will be able to invest in the building to bring it up to the standard appropriate to such a hotel on the southern edge of the Highlands. But don't be put off by the shabby appearance of the building. The staff are welcoming and friendly and there is a good three course menu with plenty of variety for evening meals and lots of good quality snacks at lunchtime. The bar is friendly but can be very noisy in the evening. The dining room is cavernous and usually not very full. However the food is excellent, mainly good wholesome Scottish fair with a few nice original twists and the portions are generous by any standard. The biggest surprise is that the presentation of each dish is simply beautiful. Far better than we have ever seen in a comparable establishment anywhere. Check out the haggis starter and the Sticky Toffee Pudding - and the pies and other mains are just fantastic in terms of quantity, presentation, quality and general yumminess!
This hotel does not have the strongest reputation locally but don't let that put you off. Give it a try. Sit in the bay window looking down Gordon Street - either at night as the light is fading or during the day - and you will have a magical dining experience with simply excellent food and great service.

4. Cafe Indian

109 Gordon Street, Huntly AB54 8ES, Scotland Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Indian, Asian, Balti, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Dinner, Lunch +44 1466 792667
Excellent
42%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
4%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 117 reviews

Cafe Indian

Reviewed By andrew p - Huntly, United Kingdom

This place has once again been totally refurbished and looks really good
Thoroughly professional, clean and comfortable ambiance
Service great. menu is varied and plenty for everyone and all tastes
Can recommend chicken chilli garlic
One observation - no Indian tea (Chai) which would be nice...
Food freshly cooked, hot when served and well presented
Hope the take away menu as good
highly recommended

5. Dean's

Steven Road, Huntly AB54 8SX, Scotland Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Cafe, British, Scottish, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Brunch, Breakfast +44 1466 792086
Excellent
37%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 255 reviews

Dean's

Home of Dean's melt in the mouth shortbread & biscuits

Reviewed By Ed S - Oliver, Canada

Ate here at the recommendation of the staff in the office at Huntley Castle. The soups were very good. Just enough to keep us going for the afternoon. We also bought some discount shortbread on our way out (no idea why it was discounted - it was excellent). The place had parking and was very easy to find.

6. Elim's Kebab shop

31 Duke Street, Huntly AB54 8DL, Scotland (Formerly Huntly Pizza & Kebab) Delivery, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible Pizza, Fast Food, Turkish, Halal +44 1466 792747
Excellent
19%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
9%
Terrible
28%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 21 reviews

Elim's Kebab shop

Reviewed By Dons1977 - Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Ordered our food so we wouldn't have to wait, specified everything down to the type of sauce we want.....got home (8 miles away) to cold food and zero sauces. Awful. And not cheap. I've had cheaper kebabs in London.

7. Park Lane Cafe

The Ward, Huntly AB54 4QU, Scotland Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Cafe Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +44 1466 794795
Excellent
43%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 24 reviews

Park Lane Cafe

Reviewed By 572ann50 - Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

Good home made food and baking and friendly staff. Don't pick a mart day for a visit as it is full of loud farmers and they come in with their boots covered with all sorts but I suppose it is a market cafe after all. They also do great carry out food. It is well worth a visit.

8. The Dining Room at the Castle Hotel

Huntly AB54 4SH, Scotland Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol British, Scottish, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +44 1466 792696
Excellent
67%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 53 reviews

The Dining Room at the Castle Hotel

Reviewed By RR030916 - Aberdeen, United Kingdom

We had the Sunday carvery buffet today and it was excellent. Huge selection of salads for starters, along with a soup option (which was gluten free), a choice of meats for main- venison, chicken and beef which were all very tender, and a huge choice of desserts. The majority of the desserts were gluten free too (incl chocolate cake, toffee roulade, chocolate mousse and creme brûlée). We would definitely dine here again on a Sunday for lunch. I think the carvery buffet option is only available on the last Sunday of every month but it is worth the wait. The staff are friendly, helpful and happy to explain the ingredients in the dishes.

9. Merry Kettle

25 Duke Street, Huntly AB54 8DL, Scotland Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Cafe, British, Soups, Scottish Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +44 1466 792108
Excellent
24%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
11%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 45 reviews

Merry Kettle

Reviewed By bUbBlEgUm91919

Visited again at the weekend while passing through and as always tasty food .....and ....unlike the previous reviewer - I rather prefer their tasty fruit crumble which has more crumble than fruit . I make it that way at home .
Keep up the good work .

10. Castle Cafe

3 Castle Street | Huntly Aberdeenshire, Huntly AB54 8BP, Scotland Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Cafe Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
Excellent
39%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
5%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 19 reviews

Castle Cafe

Reviewed By dashodoric - Scotland

we went in before an appointment. I had no breakfast so a cooked one is most welcome. Staff were very friendly and the disabled access is excellent

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