# Winking Owl Restaurant, Aviemore — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.2/5 from 2,691 Google reviews. Chalet restaurant serving Scottish and international dishes, with mountain views from the garden. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/highland/restaurants/winking-owl-restaurant (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Pub # Winking Owl Restaurant Aviemore, Highland [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11924397051110225532&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Winking Owl Restaurant](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/115701201764826024189) **In short:** Winking Owl Restaurant is a pub in Highland, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 2,691 Google reviews. Details checked 2 September 2026 · source: Google Places Chalet restaurant serving Scottish and international dishes, with mountain views from the garden. Summary via Google ## About Winking Owl Restaurant The Winking Owl is a chalet restaurant on Grampian Road serving Scottish and international dishes. The garden offers views of the surrounding mountains. The pub takes bookings and is equipped for children and groups. Diners report hearty Scottish fare in generous portions, including traditional dishes such as haggis, neeps and tatties. Staff are noted as friendly and attentive. The venue is dog-friendly and has a lively atmosphere. Some reviewers have noted that prices are steep relative to portion size. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Winking Owl Restaurant's own website](http://www.winkingowlaviemore.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Tuesday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Wednesday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Thursday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Friday** 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM **Saturday** 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM **Sunday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM ## What's nearby - Costa Coffee next door - ALDI next door - Home Bargains next door - Boots Pharmacy next door - Tesco Superstore 400m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this restaurant's delicious and hearty Scottish food, including haggis, neeps, and tatties, and generous portions. They also highlight the friendly and attentive staff, lively atmosphere, and dog-friendly policy. Some reviews mention the food can be overpriced. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.2 / 5 (2,691 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** Improvement Required **Destination** Highland Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/562243). [More restaurants in Highland](https://staycation.co.uk/highland/restaurants) ★ 4.2 (2,691 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £20 – £30 [Visit official website](http://www.winkingowlaviemore.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01479 812368](tel:01479812368) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Highland **Plus Code** 9C9R55VC+63 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Highland Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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