The Bothy Café
The Bothy
A popular café in the centre of Ballater, opening at 8:30 am, with soup, scones and paninis that suit fuelling up before or after a hike.
Located at 43 Bridge Street in Ballater, you enter through an outdoor outfitters shop. The café serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, including soup of the day with scones, salads, toasted sandwiches and paninis (served with crisps and salad), plus homemade cakes. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available. It is ranked top lunch café in Ballater on Tripadvisor and is often full at mealtimes. The space is small, and dogs aren't allowed. Expect about £8–15 per person. It's a good stop before or after walks on Lochnagar or along the River Dee.
Opening hours
Daily about 8:30–16:30 (some platforms list 9:00–17:00; check ahead in winter)
Nearby sights
- Ballater
- Cambus o' May Suspension Bridge
- Burn o' Vat
- Royal Lochnagar Distillery
- Loch Muick
- Crathie Kirk
- Glen Tanar
- Balmoral Castle