Best Gastropubs in Aberdeenshire

In total, there is 1 award winning gastropub in Aberdeenshire, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more food pubs listed in Aberdeenshire? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list gastropubs in the UK and Ireland holding an award from a major UK restaurant guide; less than 3% of the total restaurants in the UK and Ireland currently hold such an award, and the proportion of award winning gastropubs is likely even lower than this.

The best gastropub in Aberdeenshire is The Cock and Bull in Balmedie (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Ric Broadwith serves up award winning Modern Scottish, British Cuisine. The Cock and Bull currently holds 1 AA Rosette.

There are currently no gastropubs holding a Michelin Star in Aberdeenshire and indeed no gastropubs at all in this location listed in the Michelin Guide; perhaps the Michelin inspectors will visit soon!

There is currently a single listed AA Rosette gastropub in Aberdeenshire which holds 1 AA Rosette.

Nestled in the heart of the United Kingdom, Aberdeenshire is a renowned haven for food and drink connoisseurs. This historic region is celebrated for its rich culinary heritage, only paralleled by its impressive assortment of traditional gastropubs and food pubs. Hearty meals, created from the freshest local produce twinned with a tipple from one of the area's many breweries, make for an unforgettable dining experience. Owing to centuries of agricultural prosperity, coupled with a longstanding fishing tradition, you are guaranteed a superb plate of fresh seafood, tender Scotch beef or perhaps even a delightful game dish in Aberdeenshire. No discussion of Aberdeenshire's food scene would be complete without mentioning its treasured gastropubs. The Cock and Bull in Balmedie, for instance, has been a firm favourite amongst both locals and visitors, having been awarded Scotland's Gastropub of the Year multiple times. The cuisine here delivers an irresistible melding of classic pub dishes with a creative modern twist, crafted lovingly from locally-sourced ingredients. Equally notable is the Marine Hotel in Stonehaven, a quintessential seaside pub that serves up mouthwatering seafood amidst breathtaking views of the harbourside. Lastly, the Fennel Restaurant in Inverurie is renowned for showcasing the best of Aberdeenshire's larder, capturing the true essence of the region's culinary culture. These examples indisputably demonstrate that Aberdeenshire is a locale where our cherished British pub traditions humbly co-exist with gastronomic innovation.