Classic Scottish brasserie and grill, a true taste of Royal Deeside with local, seasonal cuisine.
Seasonal, authentic and comforting dishes perfectly showcase the regions produce.
Sample fresh, local flavours at 1852, brought to you by our expert chefs in our Ballater restaurant. Braised game cottage pie sits alongside Scottish salmon and shortcrust venison pie.
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Meet the chef - Tamarin Van Zyl
Tamarin leads the culinary team at Balmoral Arms across both 1852 Scottish Brasserie and Grill as well as The Ghillies Bar. Tamarin, who hails from South Africa, is passionate about using local produce, and in Ballater, there are some fantastic local choices on our doorstep. Having previously worked with brands such as Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt, the highlight of Tamarin’s career was working at the internationally acclaimed Singita Ebony and Boulders Lodge, Sabisand, a five-star Relais & Châteaux Private Game Lodge.
“Stopped here for a lovely lunch whilst staying at Balmoral. The bar was a great setting and the food was freshly cooked and delicious. Our dog also enjoyed dining with us and the staff were very welcoming towards him also. ”foodandtravel93