dining at balbirnie

A feature of visiting Balbirnie is undoubtedly the dining experience. Balbirnie’s kitchens have an emphasis on creating classic dishes which use seasonal produce, using at every opportunity the wonderful natural larder that Scotland provides.

We have a choice of two restaurants for our guests, namely James Stocks @ The Orangery and The Bistro. Click into James Stocks @ The Orangery & Bistro pages for more information...

• James Stocks @ The Orangery
• James Stocks Tasting Room
• The Bistro

In The Orangery

• We have very limited vegetarian options available, and these are usually only adaptations from the main menus.
• Children of all ages are welcome, but please do note though that given the scope of the dining operations in The Orangery we only ever provide child portions of dishes which feature on The Orangery menus, and all are charged at 50% of full menu prices.
• During a busy service we can have up 500+ dishes being presented, many of these in very hot copper pans etc etc, therefore to alleviate any safety concerns we would also respectfully ask that if children are dining in The Orangery they must remain at the table at all times.

In The Tasting Room

• Children under 18 are not permitted.
• We would respectfully advise that at certain times strong language may be overheard.

In The Balbirnie Bistro

• We offer various vegetarian options.
• Children of all ages are welcome, and in this area we are delighted to offer a children’s menu with very traditional child favourites, in The Bistro we do have high chairs and baby food heating facilities, as well as changing facilities. Within the hotel we also have a number of Private Dining rooms available for hire.

James Stocks, Executive Chef at Balbirnie, oversees the whole kitchen experience including the Bistro (new menu soon), as well as the first signature restaurant for Balbirnie - James Stocks @ The Orangery

James Stocks tasting room opening in February

Other Dining Facilities

• Picnics - should you wish to explore the surrounding countryside, we are delighted to provide a range of picnic hampers to take with you.

• Afternoon Tea - Traditional cream tea is available at Balbirnie between 3-5pm daily, priced at £5.50 per person. Please note that for non-residents, afternoon tea must be reserved in advance of your visit.

• Room service  - is available to hotel residents 24 hours a day