The Winking Owl
Located on Grampian Road in Aviemore, The Winking Owl is a welcoming destination for good food, drinks, and a lively atmosphere. Upstairs, the cosy restaurant serves up Scottish and international dishes with mountain views over the Cairngorms. Downstairs, the Bothy Bar offers relaxed pub grub and often hosts live music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights — a perfect post-hill-walk wind-down=
The menu delivers tasty, comforting dishes using fresh, local ingredients. Expect classics like fish and chips, hearty pies, haggis with 'neeps and tatties', plus burgers and lighter bites. Generous portions and a children’s menu make it family-friendly. The bar upstairs pours a solid range of beer, wine, whiskies, cocktails and baristas’ coffees .
With a spacious beer garden, dog-friendly spaces downstairs, and live music most weekends, The Winking Owl offers genuine Highland hospitality. It’s a place to linger over your meal, sip a dram, and enjoy the buzz of community — perfect for visitors and locals alike
Location
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Aviemore sits in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park and offers plenty of family-friendly walks for all ages. From peaceful lochside trails to magical forest paths, it's the perfect place to get outdoors and explore together.
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