Ballater golf club does fantastic scoff at a very good price, i think its only open to 2000 though (from 0800). The indian is very decent to, the Balmoral does proper wholesome bar food, the Alex is a bit dear for what you get imo.

Best Ballater night out - from the chipper, mock chop supper with a mealie pudding on the side and two pickled eggs while sitting in the square, then into the barrel for half a dozen pints of guiness. (Mind and leave the bivi doors open though)

Thanks for suggestions.

Anyone tried either of the Indian restaurants in Ballater - India on the Green or the Lochnagar Brasserie? (The latter claims to be "one of the best Indian restaurants in Ballater" so must be good!)