Buchanan Bistro

Restaurant | Banchory | Scotland | United Kingdom

Buchanan Bistro in Banchory is a cozy and modern café-restaurant known for its creative cuisine and friendly service. The bistro places great emphasis on using fresh, local ingredients and offers a menu that is regularly adjusted to suit the season. The restaurant's philosophy revolves around good, nutritious food that provides guests with both taste and enjoyment.

Particularly noteworthy are the homemade dishes, prepared with attention to detail. The breakfast offerings include fresh, homemade sourdough bread and also cater to guests with special dietary needs such as gluten-free or lactose-free options. The lunch and dinner menus offer a mix of hearty dishes and lighter options, perfect for a relaxed lunch or upscale dinner.

Another highlight of Buchanan Bistro is its variety of events. The restaurant regularly hosts themed evenings where guests can enjoy special culinary experiences, such as vegan menus or evenings with live music. This adds to the unique atmosphere of the bistro and makes it a popular destination for both locals and visitors.

The relaxed and inviting atmosphere is complemented by the modern decor and friendly service, making the experience truly enjoyable. Overall, Buchanan Bistro offers a successful blend of high-quality cuisine, excellent service, and a pleasant environment.

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Woodend Barn, Burn O'Bennie Rd
AB31 5QA Banchory

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Opening hours

Sunday9:30 - 17:00
Monday--
Tuesday--
Wednesday9:30 - 17:00
Thursday9:30 - 17:00
Friday9:30 - 22:00
Saturday9:30 - 22:00

Reviews

201 Reviews

Oran Kennedy
19.10.2024

Had a great lunch here, seafood sharing platter which was very tasty. Looked a little small at first but actually felt quite full afterwards. Staff were great, definitely one of the better places to get lunch in Banchory.
Alexandria Grant
21.09.2024

Delicious food and drinks in a lovely setting
Christina Kirkwood
31.08.2024

Had lunch with friends. Great quality food, served in lovely surroundings by friendly efficient staff. Def recommend.
Richard Wardrop
26.07.2024

Found this place on a day trip out to burn o' vat really nice sharing platter.
Megan McGrath
06.07.2024

Great venue, fab staff with great local vegan options. We love coming here and visit every time we’re in Banchory now! Loved their vegan tasting menu evening.
hundreddragons
05.07.2024

A charming spot to enjoy homemade cakes and simple meals, perfect for a refreshing break on your journey to Inverness.
Emma South
30.05.2024

Amazing food and great veggie/vegan options. Plenty of parking. Dog friendly.
Barbara Macleod
22.05.2024

The Bistro supplied a delicious meal for 22 of us to eat at our holiday accommodation. We collected the food but they were happy to deliver if we’d wanted them to. A good selection of mains and deserts (particularly the venison stew and the lemon possets). They were super friendly and very efficient. Highly recommended.
Mario Prager
08.04.2024

Great food, very friendly Staff
Laura G
05.05.2024

Booked a table for the vegan set menu night. Best vegan tasting menu. Good portions and each course was delicious. Highly recommend! Have previously taken away a slice of their vegan coffee and walnut cake, also very good.
Kirstina Fairweather
24.04.2024

The Food & Service were excellent & it's dog friendly. For me, it loses 1 star due to the limited choice in the menu & the cost. £50 for lunch for 2 is a bit on the pricey side for what we had.
Stephen Young
24.03.2024

Lovely food, fresh and a bit different from other places, friendly service and nice ambience.
Sandy Wilson
04.12.2017

Ideal spot for a mid-cycle coffee and cake.
louis pickup
17.11.2023

Just walked in on speculation,warmly welcomed and given a perfect table.The menu wasn't vast but there was enough choice really.The service and description/suggestions from the waitress was really helpful towards our choices.The food was beautifully prepared and SO tasty,chef knows his stuff . We'll be back as soon as..
Alan McPherson
13.10.2023

Afternoon coffee and cakes . First time visit, despite on the doorstep location. Good service , obviously popular judging by the attendance. Would recommend.
ewelina puzdrowska
21.07.2023

I absolutely love this place. There is nothing like that around Banchory. The menu is interesting and there are lots of vegetarian options. The staff is always pleasant and I like the music in the background.
Emma Morgan
15.07.2023

Waitress on entering decidedly unfriendly. Food overpriced and mediocre. Could not even bite into bread served with Coastal serving plate.
Ash Morris
02.07.2023

Such a personal and accommodating place for the whole family to go. Always a friendly welcome and service, with delicious breakfast options, refreshing coffee and scrumptious fine pieces to take away for later on! Highly recommended if you’re passing by!
Mike Churchill
19.06.2023

Visited for lunch last week. We were able to find something appealing on the menu, but only just. No sandwich or salad options available but two choices of soup on such a hot day suggests their formula is a bit rigid. The menu doesn't seem to have changed since our last visit a year ago and majors on light bites.
Charlotte Malliet
17.06.2023

Amazing food, everything is very fresh and the service is lovely. Will be back.
john mcewan-whyte
06.06.2023

What an amazing little find. I would highly recommend anyone pay a visit. The food was so fresh, tasty, and really put beautifully the dish. And the front of house staff weren’t half bad with ;) (veg options were awesome!)
Joe White
27.05.2023

Stopped for lunch by chance. Can only say that it was excellent in all respects. Even bought 1.5kg of Smoked Paprika. I feel like a hoarder!

 

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