Balmoral Arms - Speisekarte

13 -15 Victoria Rd, Ballater AB35 5RA, United Kingdom

🛍 Bars, British, European, Scottish

4.1 💬 2261 Bewertungen

Telefon: +441339755413

Adresse: 13 -15 Victoria Rd, Ballater AB35 5RA, United Kingdom

Stadt: Ballater

Menü Gerichte: 12

Bewertungen: 2261

Webseite: https://www.crerarhotels.com/collection/balmoral-arms/

"Additionally, their bookkeeping was chaotic. They double charged me for my stay: first, they charged the full amount of the room to the VISA I used to make the reservation, and then they also charged the full amount plus meals and incidentals to the AMEX I provided upon check-in. When we checked out, we pointed out the error, and they assured us it was fixed and provided us with a corrected receipt. However, they never reversed the charge on the credit card. When I reached out a month later after noticing both charges on my statements, they weren’t very eager or prompt in assisting me. Overall, it’s a nice place, but be cautious with your charges. **Response:** I provided the necessary information about the overbilling at checkout. Your staff confirmed they received my email before I left and assured me the issue was resolved. Unfortunately, that was not the case, and now you can’t even locate the email I sent. I’ve resend the information, along with a detailed letter and proof of the two credit card charges. The double billing should never have occurred, and when it did, it should have been addressed properly at that time. I shouldn’t have to spend my time twice to rectify this clear mistake, and your staff shouldn't treat me as if I’m trying to cheat you. A sincere apology for the oversight and the inadequate resolution would be appropriate."

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Bianca
Bianca

Scotland how I imagined... Rooms: 5 Service: 5 Location: 5


tom
tom

Amazing bar lunch. One of the best fish and chips I have experienced in a pub. Chef takes the time to come out and deliver the food. Nice friendly chap. Would defo recommend this for pub food. Great taste large portions. Looking forward to our next visit in a weeks time. Thanks again. Service: 4 Location: 4


Roberto
Roberto

Charming little spot with delightful food and drinks! The culinary offerings are truly exceptional. As for the accommodations, I would rate them a solid 4. The service is also commendable, earning another 4 stars. While the location is decent, I'll give it a 3. This hotel is perfect for a romantic getaway, offering a serene and peaceful atmosphere. Speisekarte ansehen


Jo
Jo

Had a lunch here. Meal was very average. No vegan options apart from sandwiches available and it was a very low effort vegan option. They even added cheese and onion crisps which definitely aren't vegan. My partner is not a strict vegan so it wasn't an issue but they should've known better. I had the game pie which was pretty nice but the venison was quite dry. It was cosy and the waitress with the American accent was really lovely. People on reception were not so welcoming and didn't help us.


Kate
Kate

We had a meal at this hotel. Despite being the second group seated in the dining room a lot of others were being served their meals before us We waited over an hour before having to ask if our dinner was in its way. One of the meals was inedible and the other was cold. Despite the staff being very apologetic and taking the drinks off of the price of the bill I could not recommend this hotel as a place to eat. We mentioned our experience to our B B manager and he told us that this hotel is renown for poor service. Hit and miss unfortunately


Adam
Adam

This was the first time I have mixed views about a place. It is not a 5 star rating as advised on the front door. A small run down from when we arrived for dinner, menu card text was so small, in the light (no light) a small candle, ok ambience. We picked 3 items on the menu all 3 were not available. Settled for an Aberdeen angus burger. Apart from the menu and light the place was great everybody there had their dog with them and it is really dog friendly. £25 pounds for the dog and the room rate it did seem over valued. We have had a few reviews I found this one the most difficult as the breakfast was ace. Speisekarte ansehen


Stephanie
Stephanie

The staff at Balmoral Arms went above and beyond our highest expectations. My now husband and I are from Canada and were supposed to get married on October 20th at an outdoor location nearby. Since storm Babet had interrupted these plans, our nuptials were almost halted until our officient and Balmoral Arms saved the day. The manager Joanna and assistant Chris helped plan the ceremony and celebration afterwards. They decorated the fireplace room and turned it into a beautiful space for our ceremony, and the dining room afterwards for a celebratory meal. The location is beautiful and the staff/service is impeccable. They have truly touched our hearts and we will make it a tradition to come ba...


Rory
Rory

On a positive note, the hotel's ambiance is lovely, with a warm atmosphere and friendly, chatty staff at the reception. However, the rooms felt a bit small for the price, and while the beds were comfortable enough, they weren't the best either. Overall, we had an enjoyable stay, but we were disappointed with the value, particularly regarding the food and service. Regarding the rooms, they are a bit snug for what you pay, but they do have a cozy feel. Just a heads up that the heaters are quite effective, sometimes making the space a bit too warm. As for the food and drinks, the service was lacking, and there were significant delays, even during less busy times – likely due to insufficient st...


Allison
Allison

Additionally, their bookkeeping was chaotic. They double charged me for my stay: first, they charged the full amount of the room to the VISA I used to make the reservation, and then they also charged the full amount plus meals and incidentals to the AMEX I provided upon check-in. When we checked out, we pointed out the error, and they assured us it was fixed and provided us with a corrected receipt. However, they never reversed the charge on the credit card. When I reached out a month later after noticing both charges on my statements, they weren’t very eager or prompt in assisting me. Overall, it’s a nice place, but be cautious with your charges. **Response:** I provided the necessary inf... Speisekarte ansehen

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  • Bars Entdecken Sie unsere Auswahl an fachmännisch zubereiteten Cocktails, erfrischenden Bieren und unsere kuratierte Liste erlesener Weine. Perfekt, um mit Freunden zu entspannen oder mit Ihren Lieblingsgerichten aus unserer Speisekarte zu kombinieren. Prost!
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  • Wheelchair Accessible
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"Dining We looked forward to dining in the pre booked Clunie restaurant on our first night. The hotel is crammed full of fascinating object d’art which have been creatively and tastefully embedded throughout the building. The restaurant was no exception which all supported the promise of a good meal. Sadly this did not really materialise despite the hotel’s website stating ‘The Fife Arms showcases the finest seasonal produce for which Scotland is world famous. From fresh seafood and game to local whiskies and spirits, many of the ingredients used in the kitchens and bars is sourced from local suppliers, gamekeepers and farmers.’ Despite the restaurant being almost full the presented menu only offered a choice of four options for starters and mains with only three side dishes listed. One of the mains was only available as a two person course thus further limiting the choice. I immediately felt this somewhat limited offering was not on par with the five star aspirations of the hotel. It clearly failed to reflect the website statement. I opted for the scallop dish which consisted of two small scallops (I used to return larger to the sea in my diving days) which were all but hidden by three scant chicory leaves and a small spoonful of hazelnut purée all for the princely sum of £20! The price is one thing but I have had a more appealing dish served as pub food! My wife opted for the equally uninspirational mackerel crudo fancy name not so fancy dish. These dishes were followed by cod on wilted greens for myself which although a sizeable portion of fish it included a glutinous skin (probably left behind after removing the outer skin post cooking) totally lacked any seasoning apart from an overwhelming acidic drench through the vegetable. My wife opted for 4 pieces of wood fired pumpkin, presumably the vegetarian dish for £22 really! While cod is not a bad fish it is hardly in the top ten of those landed on our shores. Why wasn’t there more fish or indeed seafood options on offer to showcase Scotland’s larder? Halibut, turbot, salmon, shell fish all spring to mind. Likewise I noticed a rather grand open fire range to the front of the kitchen including a josper type grill /bread oven etc which was not in use. Why not when alternative steak dishes could have been offered? Maybe this is only operated during special events. Like the hotel I purchase wine from Corney and Bowes (the delivery van was leaving as we arrived). The mark up on wines is staggering even for a hotel! Breakfast the following day presented similarly poor and limited options again bearing in mind the premier league the business seeks to compete in. The Ghillie’s breakfast was edible no more. It included spicy beans which clearly had been reheated numerous times , no mushrooms, no tomatoes which are normally standard fare in such dishes. Another odd trait concerned the toast which when ordered alongside coffee actually came underneath the brittle bacon not on a toast rack. No usual smoked haddock, kippers etc were available. I’ve had better cooked and varied breakfasts in ‘greasy spoon’ cafes. (References are available) Most of the same dishes were on offer the following day and included one of the strangest dishes I’ve witnessed broccoli and onion fritters really for breakfast! I twice asked for a copy of the previous evening’s menu to see if this vegetable had been on and possibly confirm kitchen recycling. I never got it or any further explanation. The odd practice of slipping toast under cooked food continued as I was met with one slice of soggy sour dough toast under my scrambled egg. In short the entire dining experience at the Fife Arms was hugely disappointing especially as it was meant to mark a special occasion. Again in comparison with other high end establishments we felt the kitchen lacked any imagination, creativity, finesse and ability to properly showcase what Scotland has to offer on food. Recent reviews suggest the business is striving for premier league recognition but will flatly remain in the third division unless menus and standard of cooking are radically overhauled. Otherwise I do not envisage the Michelin man visiting soon and returning a positive score. How is it that much smaller establishments can and do offer far more varied and innovative menus which showcase Scotland’s larder at much more realistic cost. I acknowledge that good reviews have been left by many regarding good standards but it does beg the question what benchmarks they are using. I for one shan’t be darkening your doorstep again and shall patronise those businesses who deserve their well earned accolades and corresponding patronage."