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Bar, British
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Reviewed 3 July 2022

Lunch was top notch and home made qualities shone through on all three courses from the golden vetagble soup to the macaroni and cheese and the cheese cake. By all accoutns the vegtable spring rolls, roast beef with all the trimmings and stick toffee pudding...were also well recieved. I booked the station hotel initially for 15 poeple for a function and turned out there were a few extras and that was no trouble at all for them to accomodate. Its the first time in a while that I can say there was not one negative comment with food and service, hats off to Jackie and her staff for running a fantastic lunch service for us. When we are next back in the area dropping into the Station Hotel Insch for lunch is definatley on the list, covid circumstances permitting.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 11 May 2022

Lovey looking hotel from outside lots of parking. Its not a hotel it's a B&B Only tea and coffee available, the bar down stairs was not re opening so no cold drinks after a 5 hour drive, bread for breakfast was wrapped in cling film...and left in the fridge, for the contintental breakfast you help yourself fine enough, all the smoothies had gone over night, there was an open bottle of milk left in fridge a few yougerts and bottles of water. breakfast/dinner area only place to sit apart from room, No ckair in room , no wardrobe just a metal stand thing with 4 hangers. This could be an amazing hotel but needs to be people frendly.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 26 April 2022 via mobile

We arrived to find we were the only people staying there for the next 2 nights. We were shown our bedrooms which were very small but comfortable and warm. Then to the breakfast room where we were told there was no cooked breakfast available but...we could help ourselves to items left eg yogurts, slices of bread left in cling film for toast etc, pain au chocolate in cling film, Kit Kats and a few pieces of fruit. The ‘breakfast’ room had a tv in which we could watch but no heating! It was freezing! We were left alone in the ‘hotel’ for 2 days as the owners were on holiday and had arranged for someone to just let us in and leave us breakfast!! We had not been informed of this before arriving and there was no offer of a reduction in price!! Absolutely appalling!! This should not be classed as a b&b never mind a hotel.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 26 November 2021 via mobile

On Sunday 31st October we arrived about 2pm thinking we might be too late for Sunday lunch. We were welcomed by friendly, professional, helpful staff and enjoyed a tasty, well presented, reasonably priced meal in lovely surroundings. We will certainly use again if in the...area.More

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed 20 August 2021

My sister & I booked an overnight stay at the above hotel. Text’s & emails sent, I advised hotel to expect us at 4pm. On arrival there was no sign of life on the premises - no lighting, only locked doors. A passing neighbour offered...to contact the proprietor, telling him guests were waiting. We were advised he would be with us soonest. We stood a total of 45 minutes in very cold, windy conditions. At that point we left the hotel grounds. The whole situation was chaotic and upset ours & family plans. Now more than ever, in these days of hospitality hardship, we expected a courteous welcome yet we got a locked front door! No guests welcome here! Not only has the establishment missed out on an overnight booking it also missed having 6 family members for dinner. We are seasoned travellers and would say we’ve perhaps “seen it all” but we have never arrived to a locked door of a hotel where we were expected!! Do not expect customer service/satisfaction at the Station Hotel, Insch! I regret having to give one star - IT IS NOT DUE!More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 13 July 2021 via mobile

We had a lovely evening meal with friends. The roast dinners were delicious. We then stayed overnight. The room was newly refurbished and the shower was amazing. The cooked breakfast was perfect. Jackie & Colin are very welcoming hosts. I can only use one hand...therefore all my food has to be cut up in the kitchen. This was no problem for them. We will definitely be coming to stay again as this very central for a lot in the area. It's right next to the train station for a day trip to InvernessMore

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed 5 July 2021

Colin and Jackie are very welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. Rooms are modern and well equipped with plenty of space. At breakfast had good choice of continental or cooked breakfast. Enjoyed being able to have our own lounge area with TV in the evening.... Plenty of space in restaurant for covid spacing. well cared for at a funeral teaMore

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed 20 June 2021

Moved to the Insch area several months ago and today was the first visit to The Station Hotel. Was booked for my son for Fathers Day, The venue was beautifully decorated and clean. Staff were very pleasant and did not overly interact. The Fathers Day...menu was great, Prawn Starter, Roast Beef / Burger / All Day Breakfast Mains as well as Sticky Toffee Pudding Desert were all well presented, hot and delicious according to rest of the family. Free Fathers Pint of Tennants was well chilled and well poured in the bottom etched glass ensuring effervescence throughout. We will be back as soon as practical. Only shame is that due to Covid the footfall to the Station Hotel has fallen off so that currently only open at weekends. Hopefully this situation will improve soon and locals and visitors can enjoy the same experience we had today Great work team - keep it up and see you soonMore

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed 16 March 2021

We live in Insch and want to support this local buisness but the food is hugely overpriced for what you get. Iand a number of friends who also desperately want it to succeed feel that customers are paying restaraunt prices for average pub grub. I...want to go back but have bad several really average but pricey meals to want to go backMore

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed 16 August 2020 via mobile

We really like to support local businesses especially during these difficult times. So we took advantage of the take away service offered by the station hotel. The food was so disappointing, I really felt like none of it was homemade, and it was all out...of a freezer into a frier. I had a chicken burger expecting a home made chicken breast burger instead I was faced with a processed burger. My husband had the beef burger and it tasted the same. Frozen chips into the frier, and not even a side salad. Maybe this is enjoyed by some, but honestly don’t think it would be that much effort to make home made food! Good pub grub would be a welcome change to the village.More

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed 16 July 2020 via mobile

Would highly recommend this hotel, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Meals were excellent and room extremely clean and comfortable. The shower was the best from all the hotels that I’ve stayed in Would certainly go again, hopefully in the near future.

Date of visit: July 2020
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Reviewed 28 March 2020 via mobile

We had a takeaway tonight. The menu is varied and very good value. We had haddock which was massive and a portion of skinny fries which also came with a peas. My wife had the chicken fillets. She really enjoyed hers as well. With a...portion of onion rings we were £21. Would definitely recommend.More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 15 February 2020

Up visiting family in Insch. Five adults, 1 child and a baby. Made very welcome. Food excellent- great value for money . It must be lovely to live somewhere with a local Pub, restaurant, bar, providing great service and food on them doorstep’ Would definitely...recommend.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 4 February 2020 via mobile

Had an excellent lunch here. Staff were very welcoming friendly had a good menu to choose from. This is a lovely place tastefully decorated will be back

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 28 December 2019 via mobile

Great family run restaurant and bar. Delicious food in a very welcoming environment due to the super friendly staff. Good drink selection in the bar too. Will definitely visit again!

Date of visit: December 2019
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I think they are only doing Saturdays meantime.
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There is a seating area outside where you can sit but you can't take your dog inside.
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The restaurant is downstairs and there is a toilet downstairs. Both , if my memory is reliable, are accessible. However I think a quick phone call to the hotel beforehand would be advisable. The staff are very pleasant and... More
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  • Service: 4.5
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