Restaurant | Bar | Music Venue

Welcome!

The Winking Owl

The Winking Owl and Bothy Bar offer a warm and cozy atmosphere to enjoy hearty home-made food, a diverse selection of beer and wine, or cocktails in our expansive beer garden. Situated in the heart of Cairngorms National Park, The Winking Owl is the ideal destination for families and groups of friends, for quiet drinks or large parties!

Restaurant

Our chefs create a delicious choice for you, from tasty light bites to full, hearty meals, plus yummy puds, a children’s menu and a great selection of coffees – scroll down to see our menus. We are delighted that our menus have received Visit Scotland’s Taste our Best Award!

We pride ourselves on catering for vegetarians and vegans as well as any special dietary requirements.

BAR

Draft Beer

Enjoy a selection of draught ales and bitters such as kegged Cairngorm Wildcat, Golden Hen & Atlantic IPA, alongside popular brands like Heineken, Moretti, Guinness, Beavertown’s Neck Oil & Gamma Ray. We also offer draught ciders like Inches and Old Mout.

Bottled Beers and Ciders

Choose from our international beers such as Sol, Estrella, and Noam, and ciders including Old Mout from New Zealand and Bulmers Original.

Wines

Our wine list features house wines from around the globe, including reds from Chile and France, whites from Italy and Spain, and sparkling options like Santinello Prosecco.

Spirits

A vast selection of malt whiskies from all major Scottish regions, an array of Scottish gins, and a comprehensive assortment of over 50 spirits including rums, vodkas, and liqueurs.

Please drink responsibly and consider local taxi services if needed, in light of Scotland’s drink-drive laws.

Live Music | Entertainment

We offer live music is the Bothy Bar on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays most weeks starting at 9pm.