The Balavoulin
125 Grampian Road, Aviemore PH22 1RLThe Balavoulin Is a Family Friendly Pub in the heart of Aviemore. We have a wide selection of Draught Lagers, Ales & Cider. Lots of Local Whisky & Gin and fantastic, freshly prepared food on offer. Food Currently is available 12-3pm & 5pm-8pm (these times may be subject to change). Under 18yrs are welcome accompanied by responsible adults up until 11pm if they have had a meal with us. We show all the main sporting events and host pub quizzes and have live music nights - see our social media for more details. Dogs are welcome also, on the wooden floored area and must be on a leash at all times - dogs that are not settling (barking) may be asked to leave understandably. We have a large Pub Garden licensed until 9pm and 5 en-suite rooms available through our website to book. We have a policy of taking deposits for tables of 5 persons and above, please call the office 8am-4pm or email us at [email protected] for more details
Reservations
Booking Notes:
To book for a party of more than 4 persons, you will need book direct, and a deposit of £10 p/p to secure your booking. Tables of 12 or more will require a pre order.
Discretionary 10% service charge
If you have a dog with you please let us know in advance, as not all tables are dog-friendly.
Dogs must be on a leash at all times, never left unattended.
If you require a high chair please let us know in advance.
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 | Hamburger | Irish | Italian | 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 | Google 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: Child Friendly, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Dog Friendly, Quick Bite,
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 child friendly?
- Yes! We are a small family owned business and all children are welcome to stay until 11pm.
- 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.
- How long can I book a table for?
- We are only allowing tables to be occupied for 2 hour periods. If your table is free after your allocated time slot, you are more than welcome to stay with us for longer. Although, this cannot be guaranteed.
- How long can I book a table for?
- We are only allowing tables to be occupied for 2 hour periods. If your table is free after your allocated time slot, you are more than welcome to stay with us for longer. Although, this cannot be guaranteed.
- What are your opening times?
- We are opening at the moment from 12pm until late. Our lunch menu is served from 12:30pm - 3:30pm and dinner is served from 5pm - 8pm. We do recommend that you book a table to avoid any disappointment.
- 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.
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