The Barrel

Fabulous- would highly recommend this hotel for a weekend in Ballater

Pros: Our room was cosy, comfy and clean. Lovely bed linen and everything we needed. The staff were fabulous. Very welcoming and helpful. This hotel was great value. Breakfast cooked to order and food and drinks in the bar were excellent.

Pros: The bed was very comfortable. The staff were nice. Area and locals are nice.

Cons: Rooms were a bit small. Shower tray was lethal, very slippery.

Pros: Had the absolute pleasure of staying at the Barrel in late October. So warm and welcoming! The rooms we booked were utterly charming, incredibly clean and cozy. There are a few steps to negotiate, and the staff members were so helpful with assisting us with our luggage 🙏 Dinner was fantastic - the meals were tasty, the music choices were just brilliant, and staff were a great bunch! And even though the pub was still full of lively music and people when we headed up to bed, the rooms were very quiet and we had simply the most restful night on our trip. To top it off, brekky was lovely, with everything fresh and wonderfully prepared. Check in and checkout were completely fuss-free as well. Everyone was helpful, friendly, welcoming and we look forward to staying again on our next trip 🙌

Pros: The staff were friendly and helpful the barrel itself was warm and comfortable had a good atmosphere it was very clean the location was perfect the little town of ballater was beautiful with surrounding mountains and views it was just beautiful and location to shops etc was excellent.

Cons: There was nothing to dislike

Would stay again - friendly locals in bar lounge

Pros: Bedroom just refurbished and lovely. Super comfy bed. Breakfast was lovely/freshly made (could have been included in price!)

Cons: Thought we would be staying in hotel for dinner but it wasn't available on the night we were there. Lovely Indian restaurant nearby 👍

Pros: Perfect location right on the village Square, really comfortable room and an excellent breakfast.

Good pub. Great location. This was our 2nd time at The Barrel.

Pros: Lovely town. Beautiful countryside. The Barrel is great for and overnight stop en route to Speyside. Breakfast was a properly good, full Scottish. Superb!

Cosy place!

Pros: Excellent location, bar and staff really friendly. Food and drinks in bar were lovely too. Plenty parking available

Cons: Shower had very poor pressure but its an old building and we were only there one night so didnt bother us too much.

Pros: Great venue in a brilliant wee town. Want a room to hunker down in after a fun night in a friendly location, this does the trick

Cons: It rained

Really enjoyed our stay, the lack of wardrobe and bedside table would not stop us coming back.

Pros: Staff excellent very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good. Location excellent.

Cons: No wardrobe. Only one bedside table, even a small table big enough for a cup would have been useful.