Set amidst a nature reserve, McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant offers the perfect retreat. Savor local cuisine at one of two restaurants, unwind by the fireplace in the lobby or take a stroll through the garden. With helpful staff and free WiFi, this hotel adjacent to a golf course is sure to leave you feeling relaxed.
Bells Blair Athol Distillery - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
Edradour Distillery - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Getting around
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 79 min drive
Pitlochry Station - 3 min walk
Pitlochry Blair Atholl Station - 12 min drive
Dunkeld & Birnam Station - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Scotch Corner of Pitlochry - 2 min walk
The Auld Smiddy Inn - 2 min walk
Iain Burnett - the Highland Chocolatier - 12 min drive
Blair Athol Distillery - 14 min walk
Mackenzie's Coffee House - 1 min walk
About this property
McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant
McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant puts you just a 5-minute drive from Cairngorms National Park. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the 2 restaurants are nice spots to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights at this Edwardian hotel include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English, Polish, Romanian
At a glance
Hotel size
39 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–10 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Adjacent to a golf course
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Double-glazed windows
Comprehensive food waste policy
Banquet hall
Edwardian architecture
Accessibility
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Onsite venue #2 - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.00 per person
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
McKays Hotel Bar Pitlochry
McKays Hotel Bar
McKays Bar Pitlochry
Mckays Bar & Restaurant
McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant Hotel
McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant Pitlochry
McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant Hotel Pitlochry
Frequently asked questions
Does McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant.
What are the check-in and check-out times at McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking. McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring local cuisine.
What's the area around McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant like?
McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant is a short 3-minute walk from Pitlochry Station and 14 minutes' walk from Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
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McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2025
Great place to stay
Great service with a lovely room. Food excellent and breakfast great as well. Nice warm atmosphere in the pub as well. All in all a great place to stay
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2025
Staff we helpfully and friendly lovey food very quiet at night so a great sleep
Mrs Wendy A
Mrs Wendy A, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2025
Super little hotel in a lovely village, very helpful staff
Emily
Emily, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2025
McKays Pitlochry
We’ve had a 2night stay, room modern comfortable and very clean, food was excellent as well
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2025
Fantastic family room
Amazing cottage next to hotel great for families clean, friendly and great food
DARREN
DARREN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 24, 2024
Wonderful stay again
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 3, 2025
Night Away
Nighy away, food drinks were good, but pricey, in restaurant. Only small carpark.
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 3, 2025
Great for an overnight stay
The room was mordern, clean and very comfortable. Great location and good value for money. Great atmosphere in the bar
Jeanette
Jeanette, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2025
Only issue was cashless /card only at bar and restaurants
All else perfect
Irvine
Irvine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2025
Fabulous Quirky Hotel !
Fabulous gem in the centre of Pitlochry. We had the small double which was fine for the one night. My parents had the larger double & huge bed. Lovely Highland Soap toiletries in the toilets. The staff were really lovely and attentive. Fantastic breakfast the following morning. It would have been good to have the option of fresh fruit.
Agnes
Agnes, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2024
Comfortable and clean. Good location and great breakfast.
Lesley
Lesley, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 25, 2024
We had a comfortable room,breakfast was great
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2024
Second time at McKays excellent place to stay
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2024
Nice location
Calvin
Calvin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2024
Amazing all around! Rooms, food, bar. Would recommend and stay again.
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 26, 2024
Great food, and the bed was so comfy!
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
Excellent stay and food
Lovely hotel room very comfortable, enjoyed our meal then the entertainment later on. Stayed for breakfast which was also excellent would recommend and would stay again thank you
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 25, 2025
Great hotel a good base for walking.
A very lovely hotel close to the train station, only took us 2 minutes to walk from the station to the hotel. First impressions were great, food was good in the restaurant, then we got checked in, room was lovely. We stayed in room 207. Although the noise from the fans outside did keep us awake at night.That was with the window closed as well. The room did become quite warm as we could not sleep with the window open because of the noise outside. I wonder if there was any way that these fans could be covered? So that the noise is not affecting the sleep of customers. Apart from that could not fault our stay.
T
T, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
Lovely hotel in the hear of Pitlochry. Staff were super and food was good.
Mandy
Mandy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2024
Lovely Hotel in Prime Location within town and great food and drink. Well worth an option in a very popular tourist hot spot... Would def stay again
Graham
Graham, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2023
Great location and accommodations.
tracy
tracy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2024
Was great
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2024
Great pub stay!
Loved the pub and the accom! Comfortable and well located in the sweet town of Pitlochry!
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 9, 2024
Lovely stay- great sized room and comfy bed. Clean.
Friendly helpful staff.
Generous breakfast
Jenny
Jenny, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2024
Food and service was excellent. Easy to get to from the train and on main street for shopping.