Highland Perthshire have some superb restaurants to choose from. Here we highlight some for you.
Ailean Chraggan Hotel and Restaurant
Weem, Aberfeldy PH15 2LD
01887 820346 www.aileanchraggan.co.uk
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The Inn on the Tay is a beautifully refurbished family-friendly 6-bedroom hotel nestled into the banks of the roaring River Tay at the rapids at Grandtully in the midst of the stunning Perthshire countryside. We are located on the cycling routes and offer bike storage and drying facilities, as well as accommodation, a superb restaurant and friendly bar.
The Inn on the Tay, Grandtully, Perthshire PH9 0PLTel: 01887 840760 www.theinnonthetay.co.uk
Etape Caledonia w/e 12th May 2012 - Rooms Fully Booked. ((Updated 29th November 2011).
Pasha Turkish and Mediterranean Restaurant
101 Atholl Road Pitlochry Ph16 5AB
Tel 01796 473366
The Auld Smiddy Inn
Open daily from 11am for teas, coffees, lunches and evening meals. Serving home cooked food, freshly prepared to your requirements. Chefs Daily Specials featured on the blackboards. Come in and enjoy a pint of real ale by the fire or a glass of wine with friends, but whatever the weather outside, you are assured of a warm and friendly welcome inside this beautifully refurbished old Blacksmiths Forge.
154 Atholl Road, Pitlochry 01796 472356
http://www.auldsmiddyinn.co.uk auldsmiddyinn@fsmail.net
Blair Atholl Watermill & Tearoom
Ford Road, Blair Atholl PH18 5SH
01796 481321 www.blairathollwatermill.co.uk
Drummonds Restaurant & Public House
Ferry Road, Pitlochry PH16 5DD
Tel 01796 470000
Home of home cooking - fresh to order all day from homemande steak pie to fresh Buckie fish. Family friendly, children welcome, Bikers/cyclists welcome. A comfy haven for a meal a drink and a blether. Open 7 days Mar to Oct 10am-11pm (Thur, Fri, Sat 12.30pm). Regular days in winter.
e.mail drummondsrestaurant@btinternet.com
Cafe Biba,
40 Atholl Road, Pitlochry PH16 5BX
01796 473294
Cafe Biba. Choose from the extensive menu of home cooked food, including two soups freshly prepared on the premises every day. Specials, children's menu, fantastic main meals and deserts. They cater for all, whether it's a quick snack or an evening/pre theatre meal. The restaurant also has a large bright conservatory. Open 7 days: May to October 10am to 9pm, Winter 10 to 5pm,
Fern Cottage Restaurant
Booking is highly recommended for this popular restaurant.
Pre Theatre Menu - available 5.30 to 6.45pm
A La Carte Menu - served 5.30pm to 9pm
Lunch served 12 noon to 3pm
Open daily from 10.30am, serving teas, coffees, cakes & deserts
Ferry Road, Pitlochry PH16 5DD
01796 473840 http://www.ferncottagepitlochry.co.uk/
Hetties Tearooms
93-95 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AB
Tel 01796 472346 www.hetties-tearooms.com
McKays Bar and Restaurant,
138 Atholl Road, Pitlochry PH16 5AG
01796 473 888 www.McKaysHotel.co.uk
Great Food and live Entertainment, Pitlochry's meeting place!
Open 7 days a week 11am till late
Pitlochry Golf Club - Open to Everyone
Pitlochry Golf Club provides the perfect blend of exhilarating golf and pur relaxation. Bar - Restaurant - Sun Terrace - Lounge - Sky Sports - Sunday Carvery.
Open from 20th March 9am - 11pm everyday.
Golf Course Road, Pitlochry, Highland Pertshire. PH16 5QY Tel: 01796 472334
e: pro@pitlochrygolf.co.uk
www.pitlochrygolf.co.uk
Port-na-Craig Inn and Restaurant.
Pitlochry Perthshire PH16 5ND
Tel: 01796 472777
info@portnacraig.com
http://www.portnacraig.com
Morning Coffee - Lunch- Pre Theatre - Dinner
or simply sit by the river with a drink and watch the salmon fishermen cast.
Open 7 days a week. 11am until late.
Prince of India, The Tandoori Restaurant
5 - 7 Station Road, Pitlochry
01796 472275
Offers a fantastic selection of dishes, including authentic Balti dishes, Chef's recommendation and European dishes (for the non curry eaters in the party). Great value 3 course lunch £5.95 and children under 12 eat for £3.95, 12noon until 4.30pm (2pm in winter). Main menue 5pm to 11pm.
Also 10% discount on all Take Away Meals
Victoria’s Restaurant and Coffee Shop
A unique family owned and operated restaurant with a reputation for quality cuisine and professional service.
Cosmopolitan blend of breakfasts, speciality teas and coffees, patisserie, snacks and lunches.
A varied bistro style menu from 5.30pm offers a wide choice of steaks, pizzas, pasta, seafood and much more.
Open 7 days a week 10am til late.
Located just near the Etape Caledonia Cycle start line and opens especially early on race day for those wanting a breakfast before the event.
45 Atholl Road,
Pitlochry PH16 5BX
01796 472670
http://www.victorias-pitlochry.co.uk/
Killiecrankie House
Pass of Killiecrankie
Pitlochry PH16 5LG
01796 473220 www.killiecrankiehotel.co.uk
Killiecrankie House is a small, friendly hotel, ideally located at the gateway to the Highlands, just three miles north of Pitlochry, and we aim to make your stay with us here as enjoyable as possible. We take great pride in our award winning restaurant, and chef, Mark Easton, was recently awarded Real and Local Food Chef of the Year 2011 in the Scottish Hotel Awards. enquiries@killiecrankiehotel.co.uk
Etape Caledonia w/e 12th May 2012 - FULLY BOOKED. (Updated 23rd September 2011).
Acarsaid Hotel (Drying and Storage facilities for cyclists)
8 Atholl Road, Pitlochry PH16 5BX
01796 472389 www.acarsaidhotel.co.uk
Situated within easy walking distance of the town centre. A well established 3 star Hotel, family run offering great service and making the most of all the fabulous Scottish produce we have on offer.
Especially for Cyclists:-
- Secure Storage for bikes
- Great OFF PEAKS deals
- Route planning assistance
- Drying facilities for wet clothes - washing can be arranged too.
- Watch the first Etape Caledonia finishers at www.AcarsaidHotel.co.uk from 10am on Race day.
Availability Etape Caledonia w/e 12th May 2012 - 3 night race and recover break especially for Etape cyclists. (Updated 23rd November 2011).
The Kenmore Hotel (Storage facilities for cyclists)
Scotland's oldest Inn, surrounded by stunning countryside and resting on the banks of the River Tay, hosting 40 en-suite bedrooms, AA Rossetter award winning Taymouth restaurant, traditional Poet's bar and open log fire and Boars Head bar, with pool table and live entertainment. Kenmore Hotel offers secure bicycle storage, weather reports and drying room.
Kenmore Hotel, The Square, Kenmore PH15 2NU
Tel: 01887 830205 www.kenmorehotel.com
Etape Caledonia w/e 12th May 2012 - Rooms available. ((Updated 17th November 2011).
Royal Dunkeld Hotel, (Drying and Storage facilities for cyclists)
Atholl Street Dunkeld PH8 0AR Tel: 01350 727322 www.royaldunkeld.co.uk
Our Restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy our Chef’s innovative menus, created by using as much local produce as possible In addition our Woodlands Lounge Bar offers a place to relax and enjoy the lunch and supper menus. Our traditional ‘1809’ Bar has an open fire and a wide choice of beers and over 50 malt whiskies.Availability Etape Caledonia w/e 12th May 2012 - Rooms available. (Updated 17th November 2011).
The Old Mill Inn,
Mill Lane, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5BH
Phone: 01796 474020 www.old-mill-inn.co.uk
The Old Mill Inn is a family owned inn, offering excellent accommodation, food and service. Recently renovated to a high standard, The Old Mill Inn started life as a Corn Mill situated in the heart of the highland resort of Pitlochry.
The Old Mill can be found in the heart of Pitlochry which is situated at the centre of Perthshire, making it an ideal location for touring the highlands or having a relaxing break. The Old Mill Inn is also close to the A9, and the town’s railway station.
Availability Etape Caledonia w/e 12th May 2012 - Available. (Updated 17th November 2011)
Atholl Palace Hotel
Perth Road, Pitlochry PH16 5LX
01796 472400 www.athollpalace.comSpecial Weekend Rates
14, 15 or 16 May 2010
2 nights or more £81 BB or £99DBB, per person per night
Saturday 15th Only
£98 BB or £116DBB per person
Safe bike storage guaranteed, breakfast from 5.45am
Availability Etape Caledonia w/e 12th May 2012 - FULLY Booked. (Updated 23rd September 2011).
The Bankfoot Inn (Drying and Storage facilities for cyclists)
Traditional 18th century coaching inn located off the A9 in the scenic village of Bankfoot. Located just south of Dunkeld and a short drive from Pitlochry. Public bar and lounge bar with adjoining restaurant. Accommodation is spread across six comfortable rooms.
For cyclists:
* Locked storage for bikes
* Laundry and drying services available
Free Wi-Fi / Open Fires / Real Ales
Main Street, Bankfoot, PH1 4AB
Tel: 01738 787243
http://www.bankfootinn.co.uk/
Availability Etape Caledonia w/e 12th May 2012 - FULL. (Updated 21st September 2011).
Hilton Dunkeld House
Dunkeld PH8 OHX
01350 728333 www.hiltondunkeld.co.uk
Join us at the luxury Hilton Dunkeld House hotel, situated on the banks of the River Tay in 280 acres of picturesque Perthshire countryside. We offer an exciting array of outdoor activities, including salmon fishing, clay pigeon shooting, off road driving and quad biking. Availability Etape Caledonia w/e 12th May 2012 - Rooms available. (Updated 5th October 2011
Aberfeldy Weem Hotel
Weem, by Aberfeldy PH15 2LD
An historic Coaching Inn, situated in the heart of Weem, 1 mile from Aberfeldy, just 1.5 hours from Edinburgh and Glasgow and less than an hour from Perth, this wonderful, small hotel if superbly placed for exploring Highland Perthshire and for the Etape Calendonia closed road cycle race. A wide range of food available throughout the day 01887 820381 www.weemhotel.com
Etape Caledonia w/e 12th May 2012 - Available. (Updated 28th September 2011).
Fortingall Hotel Fortingall Hotel is the ideal place to visit for a cycle holiday.
Fortingall offers a warm and friendly atmosphere and excellent hospitality.
We offer secure cycle storage facilities.
Fortingall, Hotel, Fortingall, near Aberfeldy PH15 2NQ
01887 830367 enquiries@fortingall.com http://www.fortingallhotel.com
Availability Etape Caledonia w/e 12th May 2012 - Rooms available. (Updated 9th September 2011).