The Fife Arms
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A Fife Arms chef stoking the fire on the kitchen grill
A Sunday roast on a table at The Clunie Dining Room
Three cocktails on a table in Elsa's Cocktaiil Bar

The Fife Arms showcases the finest seasonal produce for which Scotland is world-famous.

From fresh seafood and game to local whiskies and spirits, many of the ingredients used in the kitchens and bars are sourced from local suppliers, gamekeepers and farmers.

A steaming cup of Earl Grey, freshly pressed juices, golden pastries and cereals from the buffet, and dishes from the à la carte menu – breakfast is served in The Clunie Dining Room and will leave you feeling happy and ready for a day in the Highlands.

From an indulgent Sunday roast to light sandwiches and classic Scottish dishes, lunch menus are available in The Clunie Dining Room, The Flying Stag, or in The Drawing Room.

Showcasing the skill of the Fife Arms pastry chefs, the afternoon tea menu includes the most delicious sandwiches, scones, and patisserie.

Discover Afternoon Tea

Aperitifs are served in the legendary Elsa’s Cocktail Bar, from timeless classics to signature cocktails inspired by the surrealism of Elsa Schiaparelli’s designs.

Discover Elsa's Cocktail Bar

Dinner at the Fife Arms celebrates seasonal and locally sourced produce, with fine-dining à la carte and set menus available in The Clunie Dining Room and informal pub dishes served in The Flying Stag.

Discover The Clunie

Enjoy a sommelier-tasting with a board of cheese and charcuterie in the intimate Cellar, taste a flight of whiskies in Bertie’s which have been carefully chosen from the amber shelves of the library, or learn the craft behind great cocktails in the Elsa’s Cocktail Masterclass.

Browse Tasting Experiences

Bertie’s Whisky Bar is a sumptuously elegant library of over 500 whiskies. The perfect place for a nightcap or to enjoy a bespoke whisky flight led by an in-house expert, its shelves are organised by flavour profile: Fragrant, Fruity, Rich and Smoky.

Discover Bertie's Whisky Bar

The Fife Arms showcases the finest seasonal produce for which Scotland is world-famous.

From fresh seafood and game to local whiskies and spirits, many of the ingredients used in the kitchens and bars are sourced from local suppliers, gamekeepers and farmers.

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Restaurants

& Bars

Celebrating the finest Scottish ingredients, the Fife Arms is home to an array of characterful restaurants and bars to suit the mood of the day – from milestone celebrations to relaxed evenings accompanied by live folk music.

The Clunie Dining Room with sunshine streaming through the windows
The Clunie

Taking its name from the River Clunie, which runs past the hotel, The Clunie Dining Room showcases fine wood-fire cooking and seasonal Scottish produce in a striking room painted by the Argentinian artist Guillermo Kuitca.

The Flying Stag

Traditionally the heart of the village, The Flying Stag is the hotel’s public bar. Frequented by residents and visitors alike, the pub offers classic Scottish dishes, real ales, and hosts live Scottish folk musicians twice a week.

Elsa's

This beautiful Art Deco cocktail bar is inspired by the iconic fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli, who was a regular visitor to Braemar. With an interior inspired by her love of shocking pink, Elsa’s Cocktail Bar is the perfect place for a pre-dinner aperitif or a post-dinner nightcap.

Bertie's Whisky Bar

Inspired by Queen Victoria’s hedonistic heir, King Edward VII, Bertie’s Whisky Bar displays a library of over 500 whiskies on its bookshelves which are unusually arranged by flavour profile: Fragrant, Fruity, Rich and Smoky.

Fish Shop is the Bib Gourmand-awarded sister property of the Fife Arms, a restaurant and fishmonger in the heart of Ballater, just 25 minutes from Braemar. Celebrating the heritage and traditions of fishing in Scotland, Fish Shop has been created for those who enjoy freshly caught, ethically sourced seafood from Scotland and the British Isles.

The Cellar

Nestled in the heart of the hotel, the Cellar offers a selection of over 50 wines by the glass and over 500 bottles on the list. The Cellar hosts sommelier-led wine tastings from Monday to Saturday, in addition to bespoke wine tasting experiences.