Rothesay Rooms, Ballater

25/09/2026

Rothesay Rooms, Ballater

If you’re exploring Ballater, make sure you take time to visit the Rothesay Rooms, a beautiful café and dining destination set within the village’s historic Old Royal Station. 🚂

With its fascinating royal railway heritage and relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to stop for a coffee and cake, enjoy a delicious brunch or lunch, or treat yourself to a traditional Scottish afternoon tea. 🍰☕️

The menu celebrates the very best of Scottish produce, with locally sourced ingredients and seasonal flavours. From Highland venison and Aberdeenshire beef to Scottish salmon, homemade bakes and locally roasted coffee, there’s plenty to tempt you.

And of course, the setting is part of the experience. Soak up the history of Ballater’s Old Royal Station while enjoying some great food and genuine Scottish hospitality.

A lovely spot to add to your Ballater itinerary during your stay with us!

18/09/2026

Heading to Ballater for Thrive this weekend? 🚴 🚴‍♀️ 🚴‍♂️

Why not stop by Rothesay Rooms for a tasty bite to eat!

From breakfast rolls and brunch favourites to hearty lunches, plus plenty of delicious cakes and bakes, we've got you covered. (And we're dog friendly too!)

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Come and see Danny MacAskill, Duncan Shaw and friends this weekend!!!

Times are on the website - thriveballater.com

Aboyne Local 🫶🏼

26/08/2026

🍰 National Afternoon Tea Week may be over, but the celebrations continue at Rothesay Rooms.

Set within the beautifully restored Old Royal Station in Ballater, our two-course Afternoon Tea showcases the finest Scottish produce, homemade treats and warm Highland hospitality.

£31.50 per person, with optional additions including:
• Prosecco £8
• Ch*****ne £13.50
• Cocktail £9.50
• Mocktail £4.50

Please note a minimum of 24 hour advance booking is required.

Book your table and join us for a royal treat with a local touch. ✨

14/08/2026

02/08/2026

COME & JOIN OUR TEAM

With many of our student team members heading back to university and college, we're looking for someone to become a key part of our team who is available to work weekdays and weekends, during term time and holidays.

We're seeking a serious, hardworking and committed individual who understands the importance of great customer service and quality food.

✅ Flexible hours
✅ Can work around school pickups/family commitments
✅ Great customer service skills
✅ Passion for good food and hospitality

If you're reliable, enjoy working with people and want to be part of a great team, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested? Send us a message to find out more. 📩

01/08/2026

🌞 Treat Yourself This Weekend! 🌞

Join us for a delicious all-day brunch, a relaxing lunch with family and friends, or simply stop by for a yummy slice of cake and a freshly brewed coffee. ☕🍰

Looking for something a little more indulgent? Sip on one of our refreshing cocktails 🍸 or share a summer pitcher of Pimm's with friends while soaking up the sunshine. 🍓🍊🌿

Whether you're catching up, celebrating, or just treating yourself, we've got something for everyone.

✨ Great food • Great drinks • Great company ✨

25/07/2026

JOIN OUR FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM

With many of our student team members heading back to university and college, we're looking for someone to become a key part of our team who is available to work weekdays and weekends, during term time and holidays.

We're seeking a serious, hardworking and committed individual who understands the importance of great customer service and quality food.

✅ Flexible hours
✅ Can work around school pickups/family commitments
✅ Great customer service skills
✅ Passion for good food and hospitality

If you're reliable, enjoy working with people and want to be part of a great team, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested? Send us a message to find out more. 📩

23/07/2026

Black leather rucksack style handbag has been lost by one of our guests today, was left on one of the outside benches for a very short time.
If anyone has it please message us direct or contact the owner Nanette on 07717 751939
Contains urgent medication.

18/07/2026

On the specials board today we have ⭐️ Venison, pork, cranberry & black pudding sausage rolls and Ham, leek & cheese quiche ⭐️

And from the bar, why not treat yourself to a pitcher of Pimms


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