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Forbes Arms Hotel, Alford

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Opens Sat at 11:00am
Bridge of Alford, Alford, AB33 8QJ (View on Google Map)
(01975) 562108
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Rumoured to be re-oopening but Covid situation has clouded the issue somewhat!.

Was rumoured to be getting a re-furbishment but no further news.

Small, fishing-oriented hotel on the banks of the River Don. The public bar with its open fire, has the feel of a dark, wood-lined cave with one end dominated by a projection TV screen used for sporting events. The lounge bar has a warming wood burning stove and there is a separate restaurant and conservatory dining area with stunning bridge and river views.

The riverside garden is popular in summer.

Beer available in both lounge and public bar.

Meals on Mon & Tue in Summer only.

The Grampian Transport Museum with its own miniature railway is nearby and the Castle Trail and a dry ski slope are also close.

Information for this venue is provided by the Aberdeen Grampian & N Isles Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Aberdeenshire
Last updated
24/02/2025
Last surveyed
28/07/2018
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
ABE/000311
Asset of Community Value
Monday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 1:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 12:30am
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
5:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
5:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
until 8pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Bar only
Accommodation Accommodation
Camping Camping
Haughton Park
Function Room Function Room
conservatory and restaurant
Games Games
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
+ Conservatory
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Stagecoach: 231
Directions
1 1/2 miles from Alford on the A944

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