The former public bar to the front of this former small hotel remains virtually unchanged for more than 100 years and is a classic Scottish long bar with etched windows and vintage mirrors. It is one of CAMRA Scotland’s True Heritage Pubs.
This bar has recently re-opened. It is now being run by the owners of the Burnett Arms Hotel immediately opposite. One hand pump has been installed so far and there is pressure from regulars to add another. As of the time of this edit, Abbot Ale is being served but it is believed that Fierce beer will shortly be introduced.
Historic Interest
Public bar listed in CAMRA's Scottish Inventory
One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest
Listed status: Not listed
A popular pub that doubles as a hotel with a public bar that has retaining its main features from a refitting of c.1900. The little-changed public bar is dominated by a long panelled counter and a corresponding gantry, the centre part of which has five bays with depressed arches. At each end of the counter there are tall, glazed display cases and from the back of the bar are two hatches (possibly modern insertions) to the rear games room. There are a pair of noteworthy advertising mirrors: on the left one for W B Black of Aberdeen's East India Pale Ale; on the right for Queen's Ale and Vigor Stout from Thompson Marshall (also of Aberdeen). The fixed seating has been replaced and there are a variety of other rooms that are mostly modernised.
Douglas Arms Hotel, Banchory
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