Where to Eat in Banchory: The Best Restaurants and Bars

This impressive granite Georgian mansion is everything you'd hope to find in a genuine Scottish Country House - indulgence, exclusivity, luxury, views, privacy, open fires, antiques and a Michelin recommended restaurant. The Big Fish Bar has been created from an antique four-poster bed and carries a large selection of Whiskies, Gins, Ports and Liqueurs. The Oval Dining room retains the original flock-velvet wall covering and is decorated in traditional formal style with all the sense of occasion and enjoyment that this implies, and the wood-panelled Sitting Room allows commanding views of the landscaped grounds and countryside beyond. The staff are professional and the Scottish menus are created by ex Skibo Castle chef Ethan Forsyth and his team using the best of ingredients foraged in the grounds and from the neighbouring estates and presented with a modern spirit.

Country House Hotel & Restaurant. Tor Na Coille is a 4 star, family-owned & run Victorian Country House Hotel, located at the western edge of the town of Banchory, on picturesque Royal Deeside. Set in acres of wooded grounds, this magnificent granite building enjoys an elevated position with panoramic views over the surrounding hillside. The 25 individually styled en-suite bedrooms each have their own character and distinct charm. Enhanced by the period furniture and unique room shapes, the majority of them enjoy views of the grounds and surrounding countryside. Each Classic, Deluxe and Master room offers something that makes it unique, whether it’s the four poster, sleigh bed, rolltop bath, spectacular fireplace, or just the sheer size.

Family run Farm Shop and Tea Room offering the very best home made meals and cakes, using local and seasonal produce. Set in the beautiful Finzean valley in Royal Deeside, the shop has stunning views of the Estate and beyond. The shop sells a wide range of grocery items from lovely fresh vegetables, home reared beef, Finzean venison & game (seasonal), ready made meals & soups, local artisan cheeses, cured meat, homemade preserves and much much more! The walls display stunning Scottish artists work (many local) as well as interesting & thoughtful gifts and books for all ages. Our hampers are very popular and the contents are entirely as you choose them to be.

The Cowshed is a family owned and managed business. Our philosophy is straightforward: "choose local seasonal ingredients carefully and cook them as simply as possible. Whenever possible we source local ingredients, thus supporting the Aberdeenshire community and providing a showcase for quality, fresh and seasonal Scottish produce. Since opening in 2010, the Cowshed has changed its style of food and service. We now offer a larger and simpler food menu which includes a mix of customer favourites, traditional Scottish dishes and daily specials, sandwiches, paninis, coffee/tea, cakes and bakes. Something for everyone to enjoy throughout the day. As a proud member of the Scotch Beef Club, we serve Scotch Beef PGI. With traceability and unique assurance which begins on the farm of birth, Scotch Beef is high on quality and high on taste.

Potarch Café & Restaurant has a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. We aim to consistently offer a wholesome menu using local, fresh and seasonal produce. For our younger customers we also have a large children's playarea which includes a sand pit, wendy house. We also have outside decking with Seating.

The Derbar is an Indian restaurant located at the heart of Banchory, Royal Deeside; approximately 20 minutes drive from Aberdeen.Established for over 10 years; specialising in traditional North Indian cuisine with exclusive dishes from the Punjab!The Derbar is the place to meet and eat with friends, family & associates.