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The Garden Arms Hotel

69 Main Street, Gardenstown AB45 3YP, Scotland
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

If you are looking for a good pint, a friendly atmosphere, and satisfying food, then you cannot get any better than this pub/hotel. Landlady Lynne is a great cook, and her food represents the best value for money. Goats cheese and oven roasted tomatoes on ciabatta bread - yum. And salmon with maple syrup and chilli - fab! The village... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

I had the pleasure of visiting this spot and having dinner there several times. The couple that run it is lovely, and the locals pleasant. If you go, you must try the chicken on their dinner menu, with the whiskey cream sauce, it is to die for and I am still dreaming about it. Book ahead for dinner. Such a... More

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Lauder, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011

Very highly recommended, do plan ahead and book for a lovely evening in a homely pub with great hosts. We ate here twice during our holiday in Gardenstown, which is a fantastic seaside village. Both times we had excellent service and delicious, freshly prepared food. Very generous portions, lovely vegetables and I was given a tasty alternative to the roasted... More

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Birmingham
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2011

A gem of a pub, warm, welcoming, great beer, great wine, great locals, food sensibly uncomplicated and delicious so book to avoid disappointment. We will be back to take advantage of the great hospitality offered. We were drinkers and eaters there so cannot comment on the accommodation, but if it is half as good as our eating and drinking experience... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2011

We really could not recommend this pub anymore highly. The owners are so warm and friendly along with the locals. Felt like we belonged. The food was great, plenty of it and you really can't quibble at the price. Do not hesitate get yourselves in there!

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Cumbria England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2011

This is the only pub in Gardenstown and it's a great mix of locals and tourists. The very pleasant owners cook all meals fresh, with a heavy emphasis on fish while we were there. The £12 for two courses represented excellent value for money, with the monk fish in pancetta really delicious. Puddings to die for! BUT you can't just... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2011

This pub has real character. Owners friendly and feels like your in a living room. Food was very lovely and owners cooked something vegetarian for me on request. Value for money excellent.

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Sweden
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2011

We stayed one night at this small and charming place. Lynne and Dave gave us a warm welcome and some tips about the area. Our room had a real sea view and we were lucky to enjoy a beautiful sunset from our bed. We spent some time in the small bar were the atmosphere is warm, genuine and friendly. We... More

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Glasgow, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2011

Recently had a family dinner at the Garden Arms hotel, Gardenstown - whilst staying in a self catering home nearby. I had read the reviews and although these encouraged a visit, they didn't do it justice. I am a coeliac and usually have difficulty eating out ... but not so at the Garden Arms. I had special gluten-free rolls bought... More

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Leith
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2010

We were not staying in the Hotel, but ate in the restaurant. The food was locally sourced and of the highest quality - my venison was perfectly cooked. As you would expect the fish was as fresh as can be from a fishing village, and beautifully prepared. The Hotel is a free house, so they are able to source and... More

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69 Main Street, Gardenstown AB45 3YP, Scotland
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