Barrel / Glenaden Hotel (Ballater)

Situated on the far side of the town square, the small Glenaden Hotel hotel displays a prominent external sign for its Barrel Lounge. Normally serves three beers in busy periods and fewer in winter.

Balmoral Arms (Ballater)

Four star hotel formerly known as the Deeside Inn. No ale on handpumps in August 2026 and no plans to resume.

Alexandra Hotel (Ballater)

This smart, friendly and family owned lounge bar is popular with locals for bar suppers and regular bar drinkers.