THE CALEDONIAN, Brechin - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews

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Brechin's foremost real ale pub & restaurant. In CAMRA's Good Beer Guide since 2005. Great food freshly prepared by our chef Stephen Field served in the relaxing and welcoming environment of our large wood-and-stone open-plan bar/dining area. A great selection of quality drinks on offer including wines, Belgian beers, Scottish cask ales and malt whiskies ideal to accompany a meal or to enjoy on their own.

PRICE RANGE

$6.00 – $40.00

CUISINES

Bar, British, Pub, Scottish

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Dinner

FEATURES

Reservations, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Table Service

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4.5

105 reviews

Excellent

69

Very good

22

Average

8

Poor

5

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Dennis B

22 contributions

Finally, somewhere carnivores and vegans can meet with ease.

Jul 2021 • family

The outside of the Caledonian could probably do with a lick of paint, but don’t let that put you off. Once inside, it’s clean, comfy and the service is as welcoming and helpful as it gets. The food is exactly as one would expect a pub grub menu to look, but it’s cooked well, is tasty and is good value. Where the Caledonian really excels, though, is the vegan menu. It’s no more fancy than the standard menu, but is well thought out and executed. Moreover, I challenge you to find anywhere else within at least 50 miles that offers meat eaters and vegans alike at least three starter/main/pud choices each. A far cry from “onion rings” meaning somewhere has “vegan choices”, this is somewhere that genuinely treats diverse dietary needs as normal.

Written July 23, 2021

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lynda_mathieson

2 contributions

LyndaX

Jan 2020 • couples

Brilliant vegan menu. Well lit, spacious and homely. Wasn’t busy the lunchtime that we were in. The vegan options take a bit longer to cook, for them, but there are board games and literature to browse whilst waiting.

Written February 26, 2020

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Jade S

Aberdeen4 contributions

High tea

Nov 2022 • family

Booked a high tea for the family after scattering the ashes of a family member we recently lost. We were all feeling a bit raw and emotional so we really appreciated the warm welcome from the friendly staff. The food was excellent - great vegan and veggie options very tasty and really good value for money. The staff were fantastic, they couldn’t have been more helpful and we had a good laugh on the end. Thanks for everything we shall be back!

Written November 20, 2022

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amybU9267JR

2 contributions

Disappointing experience

Sep 2024 • family

Lunch for two on Sunday Sep 1st. Very disappointed with the food. The nachos were burnt and tasteless. We couldn’t eat them at all- they were so dry. The chicken in batter was doughy tasting. The haggis fritters were soggy with an oily peppercorn sauce on top as you can see in the picture. We told the waitress that we weren’t able to eat the nachos as they were burnt and she replied okay. Nothing was done to rectify this. We were charged full price. Very disappointed with the food. The service also wasn’t great. After clearing almost three plates away with the majority of the food still on it (unable to eat) it was clear we were disappointed. To look at burnt nachos and still serve them at £6.95 - clearly the standards are poor.

Written September 2, 2024

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Ali209

Aberdeen47 contributions

Anniversary Meal

Feb 2023 • none

We were a table of six to celebrate our wedding anniversary with family. We all enjoyed our meals - including a GF meal. Everything was piping hot and the portions were excellent. The Scottish burger was a sight to behold :-) I would definitely recommend a meal here if you find yourself in Brechin

Written February 14, 2023

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Trish A

Cumbria97 contributions

Friendly pub with great food

Jul 2022 • none

We had been staying nearby all week and decided to come here on our last night. It was the friendliest pub we’d visited all week and the food was excellent and very good value . Wish we’d visited earlier in the week. A place not to be missed .

Written August 3, 2022

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bonvoyagescotland

Dundee1371 contributions

What a find.

Nov 2023 • family

What a great find. A lovely, cosy restaurant and bar with the loveliest staff. Food was home cooked and well presented. Tasted amazing, we had steak pie and the fish. Shared a sticky toffee pudding which was gorgeous. We will definitely be back.

Written November 27, 2023

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gordonr2016

Brechin147 contributions

Worth a visit

Jun 2024 • couples

Not been for years. Had our anniversary meal and the food was great. Service was superb from all the staff, went out of their way to ensure we were well looked after.

Written June 29, 2024

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KC2155

Northampton298 contributions

Great service

Apr 2023 • friends

Great service and food. Good beers and a pleasure to visit. Would recommend to visitors as an exceptional welcome and friendly staff.

Written January 30, 2024

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Stephanie C

Ho Chi Minh City91 contributions

Friendly pub, good food, real ale

Jan 2023 • none

We eat here once a week with our two kids. The staff are always lovely and treat us like old friends. Everything we've had on the menu has been good, and there's a good ale selection on draught.

Written February 9, 2023

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Lesley H

Dunbar13 contributions

Another gem in Brechin

Jul 2022 • couples

The exterior isn't much to look at but don't be fooled! The food was plentiful and very tasty, the service excellent and the price very good.

Written July 16, 2022

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Duncan H

Plymouth145 contributions

Booked at Randem

Mar 2022 • none

Took the opportunity to eat here as it was across the road from the caledonian railway. Very friendly staff, not very busy, but it was late afternoon. Food was cooked well and very filling

Written April 6, 2022

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DS1426

76 contributions

Fantastic Food

Jan 2022 • friends

Fantastic food, I’ve had two carry out meals from this pub/restaurant and on Monday night I had the pleasure of dining here with friends, the food and service was excellent, this place really is well worth the visit or go for the carry out option, you will not be disappointed and I will definitely be back.

Written January 3, 2022

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Steven A

4 contributions

Great pub fare

Sep 2021 • friends

Friendly, welcoming staff in attractive bar surroundings. Wide variety on the menu - 3 of us had 2 courses each (all different) and none of us was disappointed. Great ale on tap, and very reasonable prices.

Written September 3, 2021

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Rachael😶

19 contributions

Outstanding meal and service

Aug 2021 • couples

Some of the best pub grub I have had in a long time. The food was outstanding, even better value for money. I stay in cowdenbeath and I would travel there just for lunch😂😂 really really good.

Written August 17, 2021

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