A Place to Eat

Strathpeffer now has a wide selection of places for eating out - here are some of them.  Opening times given are as of March 2008  - we recommend that you ring your chosen establishment to check that times are still valid:

RedPoppy Restaurant @ the Pavilion

In the Pavilion, as its name implies (entrance on the bandstand side of the Pavilion).  Chef Nick Aburrow offers an interesting and varied menu.  Hours are normally: Tuesday - Thursday from 11 am to 8 pm (lunch, coffee shop and dinner menus until 5 pm, dinner menu only thereafter);   Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 9 pm;  Sunday lunch from 12.30 to 4 pm, but times may vary depending on events in the Pavilion.  See website for more information, including menus.  
Tel: 01997 423 332

Richmond Hotel

Church Brae (start of Golf Course Road) on the left.  Recently taken over by Heather and Jeremy Firth, who tell us that the Richmond is now offering bar meals again.  (Closed Monday & Tuesday)
Tel:  01997 421 300 

Coffee Shops / Tearooms

DigitWorks Internet Cafe and Coffee Shop, in Cromartie Buildings, just off the Square.  The Internet cafe has an adjoining Coffee Shop offering hot and cold snacks and pastries.  Winter opening hours 10 am to 6 pm daily.

Maya, Strathpeffer's Belgian chocolate shop, opposite the Pavilion.  Famous for its hot chocolate “to die for”.  See Maître Chocolatier Fabienne De Mulder making exquisite chocolates (the total selection now includes over 35 different fillings).  Maya also serves tea and coffee and a range of small cakes – all handmade on the premises.  Open Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm.  Maya now has its own website, with mouthwatering pictures!
Tel: 01997 420 008

Museum Coffee Shop, beside the Highland Museum of Childhood at the picturesque Old Station, where Catherine offers the finest home cooking and baking for breakfasts, morning coffees, light lunches, afternoon teas and take-aways.  Currently open 10 am to 5 pm daily except Sunday.  Will also be open Easter Sunday and then every Sunday from April 2008 until further notice. 
Tel:  07759 690 459

The Wee Swally, in White Lodge, the Square (use the side entrance in Church Brae) is a Victorian tearoom with a delightful atmosphere and home baking plus soup at lunch-time.  Open again from Tuesday 15 April, Tuesday to Saturday from "11-ish to 4-ish"!
Tel:  01997 421730