Dining at Meldrum - Carte

Barra Farm Shop Kitchen

➤ Barra Castle, Oldmeldrum, United Kingdom, Urquhart Rd, Inverurie

Carte • Asiatic • Mexican • British • European

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"I always enjoy visiting for lunch or coffee, and their berries are the best I've ever had! The service is consistently excellent, and the quality of the products is outstanding. Be sure to make a reservation for lunch in advance, as it can get really busy and you might not find a spot otherwise!"

The Redgarth

➤ Kirk Brae, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

Carte • Food • Cafés • Steak • Lodging

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"I recently discovered the Redgarth, a fantastic restaurant run by Stuart and his team. From the moment you arrive, Stuart ensures that your experience is top-notch. The Cherry room I stayed in was immaculately clean and had great amenities, including a "loo with a view," a luxurious shower and bathroom, a comfortable bed, and daily housekeeping. The continental breakfast was delicious and the evening atmosphere in the bar was pleasant. I highly recommend this place for anyone in the area - 5 stars to Stuart and his team!"

Spice At Meldrum Arms

➤ S Rd, Oldmeldrum, Oldmeldrum, United Kingdom, Urquhart Rd, Inverurie

Carte • Cafés • Mexican • Asiatic • European

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"We called to report these issues immediately and were informed that the restaurant was using a taxi service that evening because their regular driver was working in the kitchen. We were promised that someone would call us back that night or the next day to discuss the situation. However, no one ever called. After waiting four days, we called back only to be told they were closed and it wasn’t a good time to talk. Once again, we were promised a call back the next day, but you guessed it—no one called. So we contacted them again this evening, and the person my wife spoke with was completely unhelpful. They were unapologetic, spoke over my wife, and refused to take any responsibility for the situation. We weren't looking for anything free; we just wanted to give a restaurant we had supported for years a chance to make things right. Instead, we were met with excuses, hostility, and a deep sense of disappointment."

Afternoon Tea at Meldrum House

➤ Meldrum House Country Hotel Golf CourseAberdeenshire AB51 0AE, Oldmeldrum, United Kingdom

Carte • Wine • Cafés • Asiatic • European

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"The surroundings are gorgeous, service was good alas there was quite a delay in receiving our food due to how busy the dining room was. We were advised that because there was a backlog in the kitchen meals were taking longer to come out. The cave bar is lovely, but it was cold, the door is close to reception, and with lots of guests arriving to attend a wedding, the draft through the bar meant that jackets had to be left on. Service and food was great."

Spice Cottage

➤ S Rd, AB51 0AB, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

Carte • Balti • Asian • Indian • Lodging

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"We have used this restaurant for the last 5 years and up until recently have been very happy. last week we placed a sizeable order (over £50) and after practically having to guide the driver, turn by turn, we recieved our order over an hour after the eta, given to us by the restaurant. The food was cold, and 2 of the meals were inedible due to the quality and state of them. The standard of all meals were sub par and we were very disappointed. We called to highlight the problems immediately and were informed that they were using a taxi that evening, as their usual driver was acting as a chef in their kitchen. We were told someone would call us back to discuss either that evening or the following day. Nobody called. We left it 4 days and called back and were told that they were closed and it was not a convenient time to discuss, but were told someone would call tomorrow guess what.... nobody called. So we called again this evening. The person my wife spoke to was completely unapologetic, spoke over the top of her and refused to accept any responsibility. We did not go looking for free stuff, we simply wanted to offer a restaurant we had used for years an opportunity to make things right. Instead we were met with excuses, hostility and the feeling of being let down."