Location: Fochabers
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Fochabers (/ˈfɒxəbərz/; Scottish Gaelic: Fachabair or Fothabair) is a village in the Parish of Bellie, in Moray, Scotland, 10 miles (16 km) east of the cathedral city of Elgin and located on the east bank of the River Spey. 1,728 people live in the village, which enjoys a rich musical and cultural history. The village is also home to Baxters, the family-run manufacturer of foodstuffs.
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1. Baxters Highland Village
Overall Ratings
4 based on 445 reviews
The Baxters Highland Village offers a variety of speciality shops, stocked with a wide range of Baxters and Audrey Baxter range of food products, speciality foods, clothing, cookware and gifts. George Baxter's Cellar Shop stocks all of the Baxters food range, made here in Fochabers. A wide choice of branded foods sourced from around the world are also available, including many wines and a fine range of whisky. A haven for the enthusiastic cook, Mrs Baxter's Cook Shop is full of practical items for the kitchen. A selection of fine clothing and accessories are on offer in the Coat and Swagger Shop. A trip to Baxters wouldn't be complete without a visit to our restaurant, where a sample of delicious Scottish fayre is served, including Baxters famous soups, pancakes fresh from the griddle and home baked pastries, in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Reviewed By Scott D - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
We stopped here for lunch. Ample parking space in the lower car park with a good amount of disabled parking space opposite the main shop entrance.
Friendly staff served our meals quickly. Our light lunch was most enjoyable.
Tables were clean and tidy (staff cleared them straight away once customers left). We had some food left on the floor (rubbish) by our table, which we had to be mindful of when placing our feet.
When leaving staff said cheerio and were very pleasant.
We then visited the shops, where we bought some items for Christmas in the current Baxter's sale.
2. The Mill House Hotel & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 123 reviews
The Mill House Hotel & Restaurant still has the same character as before but now with a modern twist, the complete hotel as undergone major facelift and the 16 bedrooms in particular have been furnished to a high standard. The menus and quality food are now prepared by the chefs from Moray’s No1 seafood restaurant The 1629 and no matter if it is for a table of two or twenty the attention to detail is first class.
Reviewed By Alison B - Buckie, Scotland, United Kingdom
Visited tonight with family and was very disappointed with the quality of the food . The beef stroganoff resembled tinned stewing steak and everything was tasteless and poor quality. The waitress however was lovely . They did give us free desserts when we complained but most of the ingredients for said desserts were unavailable . It's a shame as it used be such a good place to eat but will not be in a hurry to return .... if at all .
3. Fochabers Ice Cream Parlour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By HornyCooArt - Fochabers, United Kingdom
My daughter just loves the ice cream here so while she's having her treat i opt for a sit down espresso over ice cream! Dee lush! ? Sheila and her staff are lovely and always happy n helpful! X
4. The Barn Steakhouse & Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Sit in the quiet seclusion of the countryside and enjoy the relaxed surroundings and ambiance provided in The Barn Steakhouse & Grill at Greenfields. Our evening menu changes every Friday to allow us to use the freshest local produce that is sourced within a 40 mile radius where possible. We are available for hire as a function venue for a number of events events such as... Weddings Christenings Anniversaries Meetings Hen and Stag Parties Whisky Dinners and many more! Our front of house team will make you feel welcome. With our extensive menu, along with Sunday lunches and an extensive bar boasting a collection of over 80 whiskys, we are sure your visit will be the first of many to come...
Reviewed By Alyson M - Elgin, moray
Went for Sunday lunch this afternoon, a very pleasant welcome as we arrived and immediately seated. Our waiter was Will, throughout our time there his attention and service was outstanding. Very pleasant young man.
The menu had an amazing amount of choices and our food was very well presented and very nice. Large portions too!
The atmosphere was light and the place itself was airy and pleasant. The tables were decently spread so you feel like you have privacy.
The only thing I found that was a small blemish, was at the end when looking at the bill I was charged £4.80 for two glasses of water. I would expect to be given tap water at no charge unless I had specifically asked for bottled, with our lovely Scottish water it is unnecessary to buy. And with the high standard of service given I would have expected Will to say at the time of ordering that it would be bottled.
That aside, it was a brilliant meal out and I would definitely recommend it and will be returning myself.
5. The Quaich - Cafe and Snack Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 214 reviews
The Quaich Cafe offer delicious home made food in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.Our adaptable menu offer a variety of home made dishes created using fresh and locally sourced produce. With options ranging from hearty breakfasts, appetizing lunch, relaxing "Coffee and Cake" to enjoyable evening dinner. We also provide variety of Gluten Free dishes.
Reviewed By Margaret D - Elgin, Scotland, United Kingdom
I was there for lunch and had a baked goats cheese dish with walnut salad and red onion chutney. My friend had an excellent cheese omelette with salad. There was plenty of choice on the menu and it was served in good time.Thank you for your lovely review. We are looking forward to see you soon.
6. Teapots Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 155 reviews
Christies Garden Centre has much to offer. Gifts, lifestyle, Childrens Toys, clothing, gardening and plants. Our latest new attraction is our Play Garden, open during the spring and summer, is a huge hit with our younger visitors. Our restaurant offers a large selection to suit everyone, from Soup and sandwiches to hearty homecooked meals made with locally sourced ingredients. Our homemade cakes, baked daily on our premises are just delicious. Sunday High Teas are also available between 4.00pm and 6.00pm.
Reviewed By legend14 - Dumfries
We regularly make a point of stopping for lunch at the Teapots Restaurant at Christies Garden Centre in Fochabers whenever we are travelling between Inverness and Aberdeen. The restaurant offers an extensive selection of quality meals and snacks at reasonable prices and is an excellent place to spend an hour or so over lunch and browsing the wide selection of gifts on display in the Garden Centre.
This is one of those places we can confidently recommend to anyone in the area in need of a welcome break.
7. Gordon Arms Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Jan Eigil R - Oslo
The Gordon Arms Hotel Restraurant is located just when you enter the city from the river Spey. Good parking area just outside the nice building. The restaurant is totally whithout any decorations, the white walls are almost screaming towards you. Probably the most boring interior of any restaurant visited anywhere in the world.
Food was good, service ok, but we didn't see much enthusiasm among the waiters. But it needs a bit of upgrade both on presentation of food and interior to make the place more exciting.
8. Fochabers Chip Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 199 reviews
Reviewed By maidenunitedkingdom - united kingdom
Okay so I am a local resident and have posted reviews about this chip shop before. Decided to give it another try and decided actually the breaded fish was lovely. So relaxing weekend good telly my husband went to get the supper. Breaded fish supper and my favourite onion rings. Well as soon as I opened it up the breaded fish was a dark brown colour but thought okay give it ago. Well the fish was dry and over cooked the crispy onion rings were soggy well last chance will not be back more money wasted
9. Milano Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 44 reviews
A real taste of Italy in the heart of Fochabers! Milano Pizza is owned by an Italian couple with over 50 years combined experience of making authentic, delicious Italian food. Choose from an extensive menu of wonderful freshly made Italian style takeaway meals including pizza, pasta, risotto, calzone, kebabs - both chicken and doner - plus burgers. A range of homemade desserts and cakes are also made on the premises - the selection varies but typically includes tiramisu, panna cotta, cheesecake and chocolate cake. There truly is something for everyone on the menu! Speciality baking for special occasions and outside catering for small events available. The owners pride themselves on offering a customer friendly eating experience and aim to source high quality local ingredients where possible. Delivery option within local area - Fochabers, Spey Bay, Mosstodloch and Clochan. Late opening at weekends.
Reviewed By Keepingitreal03
We stopped here for some food on the way home, the gentlemen behind the counter seemed confused when I asked him if he would make a pizza that had half on 1 kind of topping and half of another kind. After a few minutes he did it and I couldn't understand what the problem had been. Ok but not great, once bitten twice shy as they say.
10. Gordon Castle Walled Garden Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 286 reviews
If you’re looking for a magical day out in North-East Scotland, visit our Walled Garden at Gordon Castle which is being lovingly restored to its former glory. Over two hundred years old, it is one of Britain’s largest and oldest working kitchen Gardens. Complete with rare and heritage plants, the garden walls are lined with 259 espaliered trees giving the keen gardener plenty to admire. At an impressive eight acres, it has been re-designed by award-winning designer Arne Maynard to allow a modern twist on a traditional design. In addition, the recently restored Victorian Mackenzie & Moncur glasshouse displays an impressive amount of delicious tomatoes in the summer months. Watch our dedicated team of gardeners at work as this magical garden evolves with the seasons and bears fruit for our café visitors ensuring quality home-grown food served all day.
Reviewed By Trudydudy22 - Elgin, United Kingdom
Visited yesterday for lunch with friends and were extremely disappointed in the service. The cafe was not particularly busy when we arrived, we ordered some coffees/drinks while browsing the menu. Our order for food was taken soon after, however after some time we had to ask where our food was and by the time it eventually arrived 35 mins later...all our drinks were finished.....it was only 3 sandwiches.
We asked to order more drinks and when they arrived one of the coffees was missing ....... we waited almost 15mins for an Americano to be poured from the coffee pot!
Our lunch experience was a disappointment to say the least.
Have visited here several times in the past but will not be back.
