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Clachan Grill

5 Bridge Square, Ballater

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Photo: Google Maps

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Free car park
  • ✓Free street

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet
  • ✓Accessible seating

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.

About Clachan Grill

Clachan Grill is a bar and grill on Bridge Square in Ballater, serving lunch and dinner alongside coffee, beer, wine and cocktails. The menu includes steaks, ox cheek and vegetarian dishes, with a children's menu available. Sunday roast and sticky toffee pudding are among the offerings. Outdoor seating is provided, and the venue takes bookings and welcomes groups and families with children.

Dogs are permitted, and the kitchen handles allergies with care. Staff are noted for attentive service.

Menu & facilities

🥪 Lunch 🍽️ Dinner ☕ Coffee 🍺 Beer 🍷 Wine 🍸 Cocktails 🍰 Dessert menu 🥦 Vegetarian options
🌤️ Outdoor seating 🍽️ Kids menu 🍴 Dine-in

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
1:00 – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM
Thursday
1:00 – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM
Friday
1:00 – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM
Saturday
1:00 – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 7:30 PM

What's nearby

  • Ballater Hostel next door
  • Alexandra Hotel next door
  • Balmoral Arms 150m away
  • Highland 200m away
  • The Bothy Ballater 200m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this restaurant's delicious food, especially the Sunday roast, steak, ox cheek, and sticky toffee pudding. They also highlight the cozy atmosphere, often featuring a fireplace, and the friendly, attentive service. Guests mention the restaurant is dog-friendly and accommodates allergies well.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Guest rating
4.6 / 5 (490 reviews)
Price level
££
Good for children
Yes
Good for groups
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Food hygiene rating
Pass
Destination
Ballater

Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.