The Balavoulin
125 Grampian Road, Aviemore PH22 1RL
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English
Reservations
Booking Notes:
If you are booking for a party of more than 8, we will call you in order to take a deposit of £10 p/p.
If you have a dog with you please let us know in advance, as not all tables are dog-friendly.
If you require a high chair please let us know in advance.
Reservations currently only available inside, and for dining only.
Any reservations made for drinks only may be refused upon arrival.
Business Info
- Address: 125 Grampian Road, Aviemore PH22 1RL
- Cross Street: Aviemore
- Cuisine: English | Pasta | Pizza | Vegetarian |
- Cost: | Inexpensive
- Category: Pub
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Casual
- Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
- Parking: Car Park |
- Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Android Pay | Debit |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
- Website: http://thebalavoulin.co.uk
- Phone: 01479812255
- Features: Outdoor Seating, Working Fireplace, Wheelchair Access, Free Wi-Fi, Big Screen TV,
- Occasion: Dog Friendly,
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Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Evening Bookings Indoor Only 17:00 - 20:00
- Breakfast - OVERNIGHT GUESTS ONLY 8:00 - 9:30
- Lunch Bookings Indoor Only 12:00 - 15:00
- Tuesday
- Evening Bookings Indoor Only 17:00 - 20:00
- Breakfast - OVERNIGHT GUESTS ONLY 8:00 - 9:30
- Lunch Bookings Indoor Only 12:00 - 15:00
- Wednesday
- Evening Bookings Indoor Only 17:00 - 20:00
- Breakfast - OVERNIGHT GUESTS ONLY 8:00 - 9:30
- Lunch Bookings Indoor Only 12:00 - 15:00
- Thursday
- Evening Bookings Indoor Only 17:00 - 20:00
- Breakfast - OVERNIGHT GUESTS ONLY 8:00 - 9:30
- Lunch Bookings Indoor Only 12:00 - 15:00
- Friday
- Evening Bookings Indoor Only 17:00 - 20:00
- Breakfast - OVERNIGHT GUESTS ONLY 8:00 - 9:30
- Lunch Bookings Indoor Only 12:00 - 15:00
- Saturday
- Evening Bookings Indoor Only 17:00 - 20:00
- Breakfast - OVERNIGHT GUESTS ONLY 8:00 - 9:30
- Lunch Bookings Indoor Only 12:00 - 15:00
- Sunday
- Breakfast - OVERNIGHT GUESTS ONLY 8:00 - 9:30
- Lunch Bookings Indoor Only 12:30 - 15:00
- Evening Bookings 17:00 - 20:00
F.A.Q.s
Frequently Asked Questions- Are you dog friendly?
- Yes! the wooden floored area of the bar is dog friendly. We do ask that there is strictly a maximum of 2 dogs per booking. And that dogs are both kept on a leash and please observe that they are not allowed on the furniture. If your usually well mannered dog is not settling we reserve the right to ask you to remove it.
- Can I book an outside table for drinks?
- At the moment, no. Currently we are only taking bookings for dining, and for indoor only. It is something we may look into doing at a later period, but currently we want to give everybody as much of a chance as possible to be able to grab a table and enjoy our hospitality.
- How long can I book a table for?
- Currently, due to recommended guidelines, we are only allowing tables to be occupied for 2 hour periods maximum.
- What are your opening times?
- We are opening at the moment from 12pm until 10:30pm (Last orders 9:45!). We run our Lunch Menu 12-3 with Pizzas and Nachos available until 4, and our Dinner Menu 5-8:45. Over the weekends, we also are running Pizza and Nachos until 10pm.
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.65 out of 5 stars based on 1612 votes
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 22, 2023
Dawn D.
Lovely place to stay and eat. Food fab especially pizza and Nacho's. Great atmosphere, friendly staff. If you're staying in Aviemore try it out.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 22, 2023
Lars S.
Great place, nice down-to-earth service, very good food.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 04, 2023
Madeleine K.
The food was delicious but it was the attitude of the staff which made
our evening such a success. Very friendly, helpful and accommodating. I am hard of hearing so found us a quieter table. Thank you.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 13, 2023
Andrew M.
We’re frequent visitors to the Balavoulin. Food is always spot-on, Struan and his staff are great, and it’s dog-friendly, which means you can make new friends
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 09, 2023
Dionne T.
Great place, excellent food and helpful staff. Will definitely be back.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 07, 2023
William C.
Had fish and chips the fish was amazing well worth the money
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 06, 2023
Fiona R.
5 of us were here twice this week for an evening meal and both times the food, service and atmosphere were perfect. Very dog friendly too which is a must for us. Always enjoy a visit here when we are in Aviemore.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 02, 2023
Anne R.
Lovely friendly atmosphere and amazing food
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 15, 2023
Leon & Debbie R.
A lovely experience. Warm and welcoming hospitality. Great service. Clean and comfortable accommodation. Food was good but could offer a bit more variety. Would certainly stay again.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 19, 2023
Iain M.
Food was excellent with big portions and tasty. Great value and will be back.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 10, 2023
Jim P.
Balavoulin staff were brilliant.
My wife got stuck in transit (train delays)
Staff were fantastic
Thanks again
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 07, 2023
Sarah M.
Always a great atmosphere and great food
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Feb 06, 2023
Michelle A.
Great service, very relaxing, good food
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 30, 2023
Sharon F.
Our experience was brilliant highly recommend from the food being delicious to live music (thanks Chris, from Keith) and the staff were professional welcoming and very tentative to us, Excellent, thanks to the chef and staff we will be back!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 27, 2023
Greg H.
If you want tasty food, a good selection of drinks and a nice atmosphere with your family friends and dogs then this place is a must. Best nachos, big pizzas and friendly staff. Lovely
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 19, 2023
james j.
Staff so lovely! Nachos were unreal! Best food I’ve ever had.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 15, 2023
Rachel H.
The staff were very friendly and helpful, regularly asking us of we needed anything and petting the dog with us. Although the food is a simple pub grub offering it's well done and overall very happy with the food and service.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 05, 2023
Jackie M.
Lovely staff who were very accommodating of our family
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Jan 01, 2023
Carol W.
A good experience. Will return.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Dec 29, 2022
Georgia R.
What a brilliant restaurant. The staff were fantastic and so attentive.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 20, 2022
Carol B.
Love this place at Xmas, great service and cosy atmosphere!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 20, 2022
Ruth G.
Amazing place, just what aviemore needed. Great food, great drink and lovely staff.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 06, 2022
Heather B.
We had a brilliant evening!
Great atmosphere, lovely food and superb service from the lovely staff :-) Thanks again for the freebies, absolutely luv my scarf!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Dec 05, 2022
Angie G.
Had a fantastic night here with friends. Everything was amazing, the food, the staff and the ambiance. We were having such a great time we even had to be asked to leave at the end of the night as they were closing. Will definitely be back!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 05, 2022
Annamaria B.
All good, looking forward to return!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 01, 2022
Karen m.
Great food, great friendly staff. Booked for our first night back in Aviemore so we didn't miss out. Thanks guys
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 23, 2022
Grace C.
As soon as we entered the service was excellent. Greeted by a very pleasant young man. We were given plenty time to choose what we wanted and as one of us is gluten free he checked everything was right for us. Lovely atmosphere, quality of food was excellent and really good value. We would go again and recommend anyone to go.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 22, 2022
Devon G.
Had a lovely family meal when we travelled from Dundee after the reindeer experience. Very cosy near the fire and lovely food with large portions! Will definitely be back!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 18, 2022
Nikki D.
Great service and food!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 28, 2022
Pierre R.
Good quality of service and food
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 22, 2022
Julie D.
We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and time in The Balavoulin. The staff were great, very friendly and professional and would highly recommend the restaurant to other guests.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 09, 2022
Michelle w.
Place has a great buzz about it. Staff are friendly and always make us welcome. Food was well presented and tasty
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 08, 2022
Isabelle M.
Great food, friendly relaxed atmosphere
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 24, 2022
Russell T.
Good wholesome food in a pleasant atmosphere with very helpful and friendly staff. Will definitely visit again when next in Aviemore.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 24, 2022
Nina P.
Great place to stay, very friendly staff . The food was fab , both evening meal and breakfast the next morning ...all served with a smile !. Perfect location for seeing Aviemore too. Would definitely use them again.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 10, 2022
Sharon N.
The food was tasty, but our server could have been a little more interactive. However I appreciate that many hospitality venues are experiencing difficulties with staffing and therefore they may just have been tired.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Aug 27, 2022
Nicola S.
We had a really lovely family meal. We asked for a table away from dogs and that is what we got. Loads of choice, wonderful food - just slightly pricey but not a complaint.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 14, 2022
John M.
Fantastic service, great food. Really welcoming.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 05, 2022
Jacqui S.
Lovely meal and service ..
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 30, 2022
Ewan M.
Excellent service, excellent food, staff very helpful, would come back again, perfect setting indoor and outdoor
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 26, 2022
Emma F.
Really good meal and great service! Family and dog friendly, we’ll definitely be back again. Beer garden fab too!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 1/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 15, 2022
Louise S.
Friendly staff, gluten free options that were delicious and dog friendly. Perfect.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 09, 2022
Christina M.
The staff we lovely, they were very welcoming even though they were really busy. The food was excellent and came out piping hot. There was a good choice of dishes at reasonable prices.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 03, 2022
Graeme B.
The food was excellent, the staff were excellent, all round it was a great experience. We will definitely be back.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Jun 25, 2022
David C.
The Balavoulin is a great place to go for a meal. The food quality is great and all of us enjoyed what we had. The staff were very attentive with regular checks to find out if we needed more drinks or anything else. It was also good to have staff that were willing to engage in a friendly way when asked questions such as “what is the meaning of ‘Balavoulin’?” Thoroughly enjoyable and priced at a similar rate to other Aviemore restaurants (which are all slightly on the expensive scale).
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 11, 2022
Kerry L.
I always love coming back to the Balavoulin. Always a warm welcome and a great atmosphere right in the heart of Aviemore. The food was lovely, my partner had the Rump steak and I had the Bally burger both were so tasty!! Can’t wait to come back again.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 10, 2022
Graham J.
Everything was great. All my party enjoyed everything we ordered and staff were really friendly.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 25, 2022
May W.
Lovely food and attentive service. One of the best places in Aviemore
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 18, 2022
Dawn D.
This is our 2nd visit. Great wee place to stay. Lovely rooms. Comfy beds. Great food (have to try pizza and Nacho's). Staff lovely. Great value for money. Already booked again for November.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 23, 2022
Laura T.
We booked dinner here last minute and it was the best decision. The food was phenomenal, I have a lactose and gluten intolerance and eating out generally makes me quite nervous but the staff were fantastic about it and I had my first pizza in over two years, it was amazing!
We will definitely be back next time we are in the area.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 19, 2022
Gary B.
We had a great time at the Balavoulin Hotel from start to finish the Staff where 10/10 & The Food was Fantastic . The only thing I would like to suggest is a small chest of Drawers in the Rooms would be good
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 14, 2022
Susan A.
Lovely place staff all really nice and the food was great. Loved the entertainment too.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 13, 2022
Kim S.
Lovely food, good service, will definitely be back!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 05, 2022
Margaret L.
Everything was excellent, lovely clean room, comfy bed, great breakfast and cheery friendly staff
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 02, 2022
Irene W.
Had a lovely meal, very pleasant and helpful servers
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Mar 13, 2022
Jeanette B.
Friendly staff. Great food.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Feb 15, 2022
Eilidh M.
Overall service was great! Could have done with a drinks menu… but apart from that had a great experience
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 14, 2022
Ian F.
Lovely hotel with lovely staff will definitely be back
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Jan 31, 2022
Deborah S.
The place was great, staff very nice food was good. pudding was meant to be cranachan, but it had no oats! Only cream and raspberry and cost £5.90 this was mentioned to the waitress but we recieved no feedback or discount on the bill.
We enjoyed the live music and it was great that we could bring the dog into the pub.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 18, 2022
Nicole M.
Great dinner and drinks. Service was excellent - thanks Jess! X
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 19, 2021
robert m.
We’ll cooked food and excellent service .
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 05, 2021
James W.
Everything was excellent
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 29, 2021
Forbes H.
A really pleasant evening out. We loved it. Thank you all at team Balavoulin
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 26, 2021
juliette L.
Sunday lunch had a fantastic menu, Wednesday not so much.
Both meals were really tasty. I feel like the fries with the bally burger could be proper chips to up the plate rating.
we recommend the venison and roast beef.
real ale was lovely , had 1/2's so I could taste more.!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 14, 2021
Judith S.
Friendly, good attention to detail, attentive service. Food was well prepared and tasty. My husband had the haggis pakora and thought 4 rather than three would be better portion. Excellent other than that. Coffee good too.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 08, 2021
Vivien D.
No improvement needed. We thoroughly enjoy The Balavoulin and will return again and again!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Nov 07, 2021
Caroline S.
Pasta was yum. Nice sized portion, hot, fresh veg. Our waitress was really good.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 07, 2021
John A.
Great service all round. Would highly recommend.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 31, 2021
Sarah P.
We really enjoyed our meal at the Balavoulin, the burgers were delicious, the ambiance and decor were friendly and warm, and staff were super. We’ll be back next year!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 30, 2021
Stacy M.
Thank you for a wonderful evening, our family had a great time
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 29, 2021
June H.
Great find in the heart of Aviemore. The young staff here were spot on with their hospitality. All so friendly and attentive. The place itself was spacious, clean and had a lovely chilled out ambience. We were very early for our reservation but were offered our table so we could sit and have drinks first. We never felt rushed into ordering so that they could get other diners in. In fact, they knew the coping capacity for the kitchen and stuck to their reservations only. That made for excellent service. We ordered pulled pork nachos to share - they were huge and divine, black pudding pakoras with home made apple chutney (another winner), then 2 Bally burgers and a chargrilled chicken breast burger. All cooked to
perfection and plenty of food! It’s not haute cuisine but excellent quality ingredients and obviously a good chef on board. With 3 pints of lager, 2 large glasses or Merlot, 3 pints of Coke and a double whiskey, the whole bill came to £110 - so excellent value.
I’m fussy about where I eat but this place is one I’d go back to!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 28, 2021
Melanie W.
We loved our 2 night break at the Balavoulin. The food was excellent, staff and service too. We will definitely be back.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 26, 2021
Kerry L.
The staff were very friendly and welcoming on Saturday 23rd October. The food service was fast and the food was lovely, love coming to the Balavoulin and can’t wait to come back again soon.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 21, 2021
Vicki O.
Breakfast was served by a friendly member if staff. Everything cooked to perfection. Quality produce. Have stayed in 5 star hotels and had much worse.
Would definitely recommend.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 20, 2021
Fiona S.
The food was delicious, presentation was excellent.
I booked for another evening before leaving
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 19, 2021
Emily P.
The food and cocktails were amazing and the staff very attentive and friendly. We will definitely be back
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 15, 2021
Nicolle R.
Excellent services. Haven't been since the change over and what a change couldn't fault it at all. All staff very friendly and accommodating. Food was delicious. Good atmosphere/music Playlist. Good value for money.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 03, 2021
Albert B.
Always been our favourite restaurant in Aveimore your present management and floor staff have done a great job
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 30, 2021
Dawn O.
Only issue was the noise from either the heating system or someone else's shower system tank on an evening around 8 & music from the bar ... a complaint no, just making an observation over all a very pleasant stay wonderful staff helpful & obliging ... would we stay again most definitely
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 21, 2021
May W.
Lovely place and a great addition to Aviemore. Bonus it is dog friendly
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 17, 2021
Peter W.
Everything from the initial bookings (we went twice), arrival and reception, the meal itself, and especially the staff, was excellent and we have no hesitation in recommending the Balavoulin when visiting the Aviemore area.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 16, 2021
Craig L.
Excellent on every level. Highly recommended!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 16, 2021
Donna R.
Really happy with our stay at The Balavoulin, Aviemore. Friendly pleasant staff, the food was lovely and our room was clean and very comfortable. No complaints whatsoever. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Norman and Donna Raeburn
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 15, 2021
Toni B.
We had a fantastic time in this fabulous lively hotel
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 14, 2021
John P.
Excellent food, friendly helpful staff, good atmosphere, easy booking system- couldn’t fault it
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 12, 2021
Stuart D.
Excellent food, service and atmosphere, will definitely be back & would thoroughly recommend.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Sep 11, 2021
Alan G.
Great service.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 09, 2021
Lisa A.
Great food and service
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 02, 2021
Fiona S.
Great food ans friendly staff.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 01, 2021
Jacqui S.
Beautiful meal and staff were excellent .. especially Sophie
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 28, 2021
Kevin G.
Family meal to end a long weekend in Aviemore. We all thoroughly enjoyed our food and the service. Very reasonably priced also. Will defo be back
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 25, 2021
Allison B.
A brilliant meal, definitely the best that we had in Aviemore! Thanks so much
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 22, 2021
Gillian r.
Absolutely fantastic place, amazing service for both me and my dog, great food, caters for all, super highly recommended. I come here more than once every time I’m in Aviemore. The only place to eat! :-)
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 18, 2021
Katrina S.
Very nice friendly atmosphere, our dogs were allowed in too . Food was great , staff were nice . Service was gd
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 16, 2021
Morag G.
Excellent . Booking is a must, many people turned away because they had not previously booked a table.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 11, 2021
Lorna C.
Staff were very friendly, interacting with the clients and having fun whilst still working hard. Food was far better than we expected. We were there both Friday and Saturday and glad we booked. Will be back next time in Aviemore.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 11, 2021
Gil R.
Lovely food and friendly staff.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 09, 2021
Laura W.
Had a lovely meal.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 08, 2021
Fiona M.
Great spot for lunch. Quite busy but we had pre-booked online the day before. At the moment it seems lunch service finishes at 3pm, but for us the 2.30pm sitting was perfect. Service was great, food - I had the burger washed down with a glass of white, other half had the chicken burger which was all smashing, couldn’t really fault it.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 07, 2021
Gregor M.
Really lovely staff and tasty burgers.