Aberdeenshire Restaurant Week announces eateries which are taking part in the new event
There is just one week to go before hungry diners can enjoy a range of meals during the first Aberdeenshire Restaurant Week.
Running from November 4-10, the event has attracted restaurants, cafes and hotels to sign up from across the region.
During Restaurant Week, customers will be able to enjoy a host of food and drinks offers which will help increase footfall by showcasing the offering across Aberdeenshire to locals and visitors alike, highlighting value, quality, provenance and choice at a traditionally quieter time of year.
And it is not too late to register a business for Aberdeenshire Restaurant Week – sign up by emailing restaurantweek@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Councillor Gillian Owen, leader of Aberdeenshire Council, said: “With such a wide selection of venues participating in Restaurant Week, it’s also a great opportunity to get out and about this November and explore what Aberdeenshire has to offer.
“But it’s not just about hospitality – our local high streets and attractions can all benefit from extra footfall and spend.
“Our small businesses are the beating heart of our communities, so how about planning a day out that includes your chosen venue but also includes a visit to a town centre, farm shop, local museum or country park.
“With so many coastal towns, bustling high streets, historical sites and countryside settings, a day out in Aberdeenshire has so much to offer.”
The Restaurant Week website has been visited by thousands of potential customers eager to see the special offers and dishes which participating venues have cooked up for the week-long promotion.
One of the participating businesses is the Udny Arms Hotel at Newburgh.
Owner Lorna Younge said: “We are really excited to be involved with Aberdeenshire Restaurant Week as it provides a great way for us all to showcase the incredible produce and cuisine the region has to offer.
“As we are about to celebrate our first year in business, what better way to celebrate than with a range of special offers for our loyal existing customers and new diners alike.”
Jack Duncan of the Fife Arms at Turriff said: “It’s great to be part of Aberdeenshire Restaurant Week and everyone here is really looking forward to welcoming diners to enjoy some delicious food in great company and surroundings.
“The wealth of eateries taking part across the area and the wide variety of cuisine on offer is tremendous, giving people a fantastic opportunity to try new things at special discounted prices.”
Councillor Alan Turner, chairman of the council’s infrastructure services committee, said: “Next week’s promotions will help to highlight all the fantastic places to eat across the region and there really is something for all tastes and budgets thanks to our wonderful participating businesses.
“With the hospitality sector facing ongoing challenges around supply chain costs and the wider cost of living, we really hope Aberdeenshire Restaurant Week will give these businesses a much-needed boost and bring a wealth of new customers through their doors.”
Diners can visit www.aberdeenshirerestaurantweek.com and click on the offer tab to see all of the food and drink venues taking part and use the filters to search for their preferred dining option.
They can then click on the venue profile to see their offer, menu or terms and conditions.
It is recommended people contact their chosen venue in advance to book a table (if required) and to check availability.
When diners arrive at the venue they mention Aberdeenshire Restaurant Week and enjoy their dining experience.
People can share their experiences and tag Aberdeenshire Restaurant Week and the restaurant/cafe on their social media.
The full list of participating venues is:
Albert Hotel, Peterhead
Ally B’s, Dess
Asha’s Indian Aroma, Peterhead
Aspire, Portsoy
Barra Farmshop and Kitchen, Oldmeldrum
Boyndie Visitor Centre Café, Boyndie
Braemar Bistro
Bridge House Café, Ballater
Buchan Hotel, Ellon
Café Neuk, Stonehaven
Café Noir Coffee House, Stonehaven
Cafe48, Pitmedden
Cammies, Cammachmore
Chloe’s Kitchen Creations, Alford
Davron Hotel, Rosehearty
Dean’s Bistro, Huntly
Duncano’s, Westhill
Edward’s Restaurant and Bar, Inverurie
Esther’s Manna House, Turriff
Farm to Table, Westerton Farm, Laurencekirk
Farquharson’s Bar and Kitchen, Braemar
Fennel Restaurant, Inverurie
Fife Lodge Hotel, Banff
Fly Cup Enterprises, Inverurie
Forest Café, Midmar
Grant Arms Hotel, Monymusk
Harbour Bar, Gourdon
Harbour Dunes Café, Cruden Bay
Huntly Golf Club
Loch-Hills Garden Café, Ellon
Meldrum House Country Hotel, Oldmeldrum
Milton Brasserie, Milton of Crathes
Newmachar Hotel
Number 30, Huntly
Peterhead Prison Museum Café
Quayside Restaurant and Fish Bar, Gourdon
Saplinbrae Hotel and Lodges, Mintlaw
Scott Skinner’s Restaurant and Bar, Banchory
Seafield Arms, Whitehills
Seaview Hotel, Boddam
Slate and Grain Brasserie, Chapelton
That Pancake Place, Banchory
The Bank Restaurant, Huntly
The Broadstraik Inn, Elrick
The Chocolate Bar, Ellon
The Coffee Apothecary, Ellon
The Coffee Apothecary, Udny
The Dunes Restaurant and Bar, Menie
The Falls of Feugh, Banchory
The Feed Baron, Westhill Golf Club
The Fern Restaurant, Durris
The Fife Arms Hotel and Bistro, Turriff
The Gaff, Ellon
The Garlogie Inn, Skene
The Liberty Kitchen, Banchory
The Murly Tuck Café, Tarves
The Pennan Inn
The Port House Café, Portsoy
The Stack Restaurant and Bar, Muchalls
The Stag and Thistle, Fraserburgh
The Tolbooth Restaurant, Stonehaven
Tor Na Coille, Banchory
Traffords Coffee House, Turriff
Trump’s Restaurant and Cellar, Menie
Udny Arms Hotel, Newburgh
