Glenaden - Ballater

We visited The Barrel for a meal, as I wanted to leave a review on Google. It's referred to as the Glenden Hotel, which is a bit confusing since that's not the... read more We visited The Barrel for a meal, as I wanted to leave a review on Google. It's referred to as the Glenden Hotel, which is a bit confusing since that's not the name displayed at the pub. The food was enjoyable, although the portion sizes felt a bit small for the price. The staff were friendly. Overall, I'd rate the service a 3 and the location a 4.

I visited a decent pub and had a cheese and ham toastie along with a basket of chips and a pint for just £10. You can't beat that price for the area we were in.... read more I visited a decent pub and had a cheese and ham toastie along with a basket of chips and a pint for just £10. You can't beat that price for the area we were in. The food arrived fairly quickly, especially considering how busy the pub was. The bartender, who resembled Mac from Emmerdale, was very friendly and provided excellent service.

I visited this restaurant for a pint with the Buchan Hillwalking Club. The atmosphere was excellent, and there were plenty of seats available. It's located in a... read more I visited this restaurant for a pint with the Buchan Hillwalking Club. The atmosphere was excellent, and there were plenty of seats available. It's located in a great spot, making it easily accessible for visitors to Ballater. I would rate the service a 5 out of 5 and the location the same. Overall, it's a luxurious place worth visiting!

Rooms: 5 Service: 5 Location: 5 read more Rooms: 5 Service: 5 Location: 5

Good bar. read more Good bar.