Food and Drink at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort, Aberfoyle

You will get a genuine taste of the Scottish Highlands at the Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel. Our location, nestling on the banks of Loch Ard in the Trossachs, gives us access to the highest quality local produce. The hotel's acclaimed chefs take the freshest of ingredients and transform them into delectable dishes. We serve only the finest Scottish beef, lamb, pork and wild white fish in our hotel restaurants and source local, organic suppliers for our vegetables and dairy products where possible.

The Garden Restaurant at the Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel combines panoramic views with the finest in dining experiences. The surroundings are traditional, our food contemporary and yet classic and blended together these form a perfect retreat for an intimate dinner for two or a celebratory meal with friends. Our family friendly Rafters Bar and Bistro is an excellent choice for a relaxed meal after a busy day in the hills or on the loch. Or just sit back and relax in our Lounge and enjoy morning coffee and afternoon tea or browse our menus as you take in views of the terrace.

The Garden Restaurant

The Garden Restaurant provides one of the most stunning backdrops for fine dining to be found anywhere in Scotland. Elegant decor and superb service combine with inspired menu choices to make this a sought after venue for dining and entertaining. Our menus blend the best in traditional and modern Scottish food with fine seasonal ingredients and are complemented by an impressive wine list. Make an enquiry

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  Garden Restaurant

  A wholesome feast in the Garden Restaurant will really set you up for a day of adventure or sightseeing in the Trossachs. Whether that's a light fresh fruit buffet, home-baked bread with sweet comb honey, crunchy cereals, freshly squeezed juice or a full Scottish breakfast made from the finest organic produce and free range eggs, it's a great start to the day! In the evening the Garden Restaurant is transformed into an intimate haven of fine dining.

  Choose from a dazzling array of Scottish produce, cooked to perfection by our chefs. Specialities include glorious Loch Fyne Smoked Salmon and a sensational Slow Roast Saddle of Lamb with a Rosemary Infusion. For dessert try warm Clootie Dumpling with a contemporary Drambuie Creme Anglaise.
  

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  Opening Hours

  • Breakfast
    Mon - Fri 8am - 10am
    Weekends 8am - 10.30am
  • Dinner
    7pm - 9.30pm daily. Last orders 9.15pm

  At Your Service

  • Dress code: Smart-casual. No jeans or trainers please
  • Child policy: Accompanied children are welcome in the restaurant. A children's menu and highchairs are available on request.
  • Seats: 80
  • Special requirements: Catered for on request

  Booking Information
  Due to the popularity of the Garden Restaurant we advise you to book your table when you make your hotel reservation.

  Make a Reservation
  If you have a question about our dining policy or would like to enquire about a table reservation, please send us an enquiry form or contact 0844 879 9057.

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• Garden Restaurant Sample Menu

  Starters

  Tattie & Leek Soup
  Crème Fraiche

  Goat Cheese, Red Onion & Beetroot Salad
  Grain Mustard Dressing

  The Sea and Land

  Smoked Mackerel
  Salad and Citrus Dressing

  Smoked Scottish Salmon
  Mixed Leaves, Lemon & Red Onion Dressing

  Parma Ham
  Mixed Leaves and Sun- Blushed Tomato Vinaigrette

  Duck & Orange Pate
  Red Onion Marmalade, Oatcakes

  Pressed Terrine of Ham Hough & Confit Shallot
  Beetroot and Frizzy Endive

  Main Courses

  Risotto of Wild Mushrooms
  With Leaves & Parmesan Crisps

  The Scottish Waters

  Roast Fillet of Cod,
  Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables, Mild Curry Sauce

  Fillet of Shetland Salmon
  Potatoes, Vegetables, White Wine Sauce

  The British Farms

  Roast Supreme of Free Range Chicken
  Pomme Mouselinne, Seasonal Vegetables

  Rump of Scottish Lamb
  Couscous, Vegetables and Red Wine Jus

  Venison Casserole
  Panache of Vegetables

  21-Day-Aged Scottish Ribeye Steak
  Served with Plum Tomato, Field Mushroom, Vegetables, Chips
  (Supplement £7.95)

  French Fries
  Selection of Market Vegetables
  Buttered New Potatoes

  Mixed Salad Leaves & Vegetables with French Dressing

  Individual Side Dishes Will Be Charged at £3.25
  Additional Sauces Will Be Charged at £1.75.

  Desserts & Cheeses

  Cheeses

  Platter of Selected Cheeses
  With Home Made Apricot Chutney, Quince Paste, Oatcakes

  Applewood Smoked Cheddar: Firm and Moist Cheddar, Made from Pasteurized Cow's milk.
  Brie 60%: Traditionally Made from Cows Milk, 60% Fat in Dry Matter.
  Blue: Mould Ripened Semi/Hard Blue Cheese.

  Tradition & Season

  Rhubarb Crumble
  Vanilla Ice Cream

  Cranachan
  Served in Shortbread Basket

  Bread & Butter Pudding
  With Toffee Sauce

  Dark Chocolate Delice
  White Chocolate Sauce

  Apple Turnover
  Fresh Cream

  Warm Baba au Rhum
  Cream and Rum Syrup

  We would like you to know that some of our dishes may contain nuts. For more information please speak with our Restaurant Manager.

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  3 Courses
  £ 30.95

  2 Courses
  £ 25.95

• Sample Wine List

  White Wines

  Chardonnay Willowood NV (California)
  A Crisp, dry white with refreshing citrus fruit characters and a typical light buttery finish. £16.95

  Chenin Blanc 2005, Cape Bay Winery (South Africa)
  This popular young wine gives delicious ripe Chenin fruit balanced by a dry, long finish. £17.95

  Pinot Grigio 2007, Marchesini, IGT, Botter (Italy)
  Pale yellow straw in colour, the bouquet is unmistakable and immediate, with an intense floral impression. The palate is dry and full-bodied £17.95

  Colombard/Chardonnay 2005, Katherine Hills (Australia)
  A delicious combination of grapes - the fresh citrus overtones of the Colombard balancing the richer Chardonnay £18.95

  Chardonnay 2004, Vin de Pays D'Oc, Robert Skalli (France)
  Pear, peach and gingerbread aromas give great complexity to a refreshing and balanced Chardonnay £18.95

  Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Fairtrade, Dos Hermanos, Curico Valley (Chile)
  Sauvignon is typical of the excellent Fairtrade wines - Fresh, Zesty and Aromatic with a lively crisp acidity £25.95

  Rioja 2003, Marques de Caceres (Spain)
  The best of new style wines from Spain with ripe, lively fruit and a fresh, dry finish £19.95

  Red Wines

  Merlot Refosco, Altana di Vico 2007 (Italy)
  A light bodied yet convincing all-rounder. Fruity and well balanced - great with lamb dishes and cold meats. £17.45

  Shiraz/Cabernet 2005, Katherine Hills(Australia)
  This wine has smooth, ripe fruit with soft tannins. The delicate spice of the Shiraz blends perfectly with the red fruit characters of the Cabernet Sauvignon. £18.95

  Merlot 2004, Vin de Pays d'Oc, Robert Skalli (France)
  A warm, plummy red with good depth of Colour. £19.95

  Pinotage, Cape Bay 2005 (South Africa)
  From a grape variety unique to the Cape, this is a delicious red wine with complex, attractive red berry fruit. £20.95

  Rioja 2003, Marques de Caceres (Spain)
  Fresh, Fruity bouquet of soft red fruits with a touch of vanilla and spice. Pleasant fullness in the mouth with well-defined but silky tannins and a fleshy finish. £21.95

  Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Vin de Pays d'Oc (France)
  A smooth, generous wine with intense aromas of blackcurrant, vanilla and pepper. £19.45

  Sparkling Wines

  Pinot Grigio Rose, San Orsola NV
  A fashionable pink sparkling version of Italy's most popular white grape; light, dry and refreshing. £22.95

  Vallformosa Cava Brut
  Clear straw colour with greenish shades. A jubilant and lively fizz. Gentle apricot and almond aromas. £21.50

  Champagnes

  Champagne Mansard Rose Brut
  Blended with the three main champagne grape varieties, Pinot Noir gives elegance and length, Pinot Meunier gives body weight and Chardonnay contributes to aroma and finesse.

Rafters Bar and Bistro

Our inviting Rafters Bar and Bistro is the epitome of Scottish style and comfort. Choose from a menu of high quality, family friendly dishes or indulge in high tea after a day taming the Trossachs. Settle into our comfy sofas for a refreshing drink after a visit to the Spa downstairs or relax with a snack in traditional, wood panelled and tartan-inspired surroundings.

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  Rafters Bar and Bistro

  For a relaxed meal of family favourite dishes the Rafters Bar and Bistro provides great quality and value. The Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel prides itself on catering for casual family dining in comfortable surroundings. Choose from a wide selection of lunch, dinner and afternoon snacks including lasagne, fajitas, nachos and burgers - all produced from locally sourced ingredients.
  

  Opening Hours

  • Lunch 12 - 5pm
  • Winter opening times: 2 - 5pm Weds-Sun (closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
  • High Tea A children's High Tea is available between 5-6pm during school holidays
  • Dinner 6.30 - 9.30pm. A full bar service is available until 11pm

  At Your Service

  • Dress code: Casual
  • Child policy: Children are always welcome in the Bistro. A children's menu and highchairs are available
  • Seats: 60, Bar area 40
  • Special requirements: Catered for on request

  Special Events
  Rafters Bar and Bistro proudly offers an unashamedly Scottish line up of events throughout the year. Every Wednesday during the summer we host an evening of Scottish themed entertainment. At other times during the year join us for ceilidhs and whisky tasting. But what better time of year to be in Scotland than at New year for our Hogmanay celebrations?

  Booking Information
  The Rafters Bar and Bistro is particularly popular with guests staying in our lodges. If you would like to eat at the Bistro we advise you to book your table when you make your hotel reservation.

  Make a Reservation
  If you have a question about our dining policy or would like to enquire about a table reservation, please send us an enquiry form or contact 0844 879 9057.

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• Sample Menu

  To Start

  Soup of the day served with crispy bread
  £4.25

  Baked vine tomato filled with goat cheese, olive and red onion salad, grissini
  £5.25

  Ugie smoked salmon, baby caper salad, shallot and lemon
  £6.50

  Classic prawn cocktail with crisp seasonal leaves and brown bread
  £5.95

  Black mussels in spicy tomato sauce with toast or in white wine cream sauce
  £6.25

  Classic Caesar Salad Starter Main
  With Chicken £5.95 £9.95
  Without Chicken £4.50 £6.95
  
  Smooth chicken liver pate with
  red currant sauce, selected leaves and oatcakes
  £5.25

  Mixed salad with tomatoes and vegetables drizzled with yoghurt dressing
  £4.95

  To Follow

  Grilled salmon fillet, garlic mash & vegetables, leaves and lemon dressing
  £9.95

  Fish cake of Loch Fyne haddock and salmon, vegetables and herb cream sauce
  £8.50

  Traditional fish and chips with salad
  £9.25

  Penne pasta served in a hot and spicy tomato sauce, tossed with parsley, rocket leaves £7.95

  Pan seared supreme of corn fed chicken, herb mashed potatoes and roast vegetables £10.95

  Lasagne al'Forno with garlic bread
  £8.95
  Traditional beef pie with potatoes and vegetables £8.95

  From the Grill

  All our steaks are reared locally and matured for a minimum of 21 days and served with field mushroom, tomato, salad and chips.

  8oz Sirloin Steak £18.95
  8oz Ribeye Steak £17.95
  14oz T-Bone Steak £24.95

  Side Dishes

  Thick cut chips £2.50
  Garlic fried button mushrooms £2.50
  Battered onion rings £2.50
  Seasonal vegetables £2.50
  Salad of seasonal vegetables £2.50
  Garlic bread £2.50
  Garlic bread with cheese £2.95

  Burgers

  All burgers served with hand cut chips and mixed salad.

  Plain Burger £8.00
  Cheese Burger £8.95
  Bacon & Cheese Burger £8.95
  Chilli Burger £9.25

  Desserts

  Apple pie Rafters Style, served with vanilla ice cream £5.25

  Lemon tartlet with citrus syrup & Lemon Sorbet
  £5.75

  Mixed ice cream with tangy mango sauce, toasted coconut flakes £5.25

  Sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce and ice cream £5.25

  Dark chocolate and orange marquise, orange salad £5.25

  Snack Menu

  Freshly Prepared Soup of the Day with Bread £4.25

  Rafters Style Caesar Salad with Chopped Egg and Croutons. Served with or without Grilled Chicken

  Starter Main
  With Chicken £5.95 £9.95
  Without Chicken £4.50 £6.95

  Sandwiches £4.50
  (White or Wholemeal Bread)

  Club Sandwich with Crisps and mixed Salad £7.95

  Baked Potatoes £5.50

  Baked Potatoes & Sandwiches are served with a choice of the following:
  Tuna Mayonnaise
  North Atlantic Prawn Marie Rose
  Honey Roast Ham & Grain Mustard Scottish Roast Beef & Horseradish Savoury Cheese
  Cheese & Pickle
  Both served with a tasty salad on the side.

  Homemade Beef Lasagne £8.95
  Served with Garlic Bread

  Nachos Grande Baked Nachos smothered with our own recipe House Chilli, Sour Cream, Jalapenos & Cheddar Cheese £5.95

  Portion of French Fries £2.50
  Crusty Bread £1.00
  Snack Menu available daily from 12-5pm

Room Service

At Forest Hills we want you to relax and pamper yourself. So if you want to unwind after a long day, take advantage of our special room service. Just pick up the phone and order a leisurely breakfast or kick off your shoes and treat yourself to a light snack. The Forest Hills Hotel's Room Service menu has been designed with your convenience in mind.

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  Forest Hills Room Service

  The Forest Hills Hotel can provide you with a range of succulent snacks and tasty treats. Among the room service favourites are Waffles with Maple Syrup and toasted Bacon or Brie and Bacon Melt with spiced Pear and Pickle. Superb comfort food comes in the form of fish and chips and our superior fillet of Salmon. Salads, side dishes, foccacia sandwiches, beverages, light meals and desserts can all be served to your room between 7am and 10pm and there is a limited menu available 24 hours a day.

  Opening Hours

  • 7am - 10pm daily. A limited service is available 24 hours a day.
  • Light meals, soups and salads may not be available between 3.30 and 5.30pm.

  At Your Service

  • Child policy: Children's room service menu available on request
  • Special requirements: Catered for on request
  • Dishes from the Garden Restaurant menu

  Booking Information
  We like to deliver your room service requests as quickly as possible.

  Enquiry Form
  If you have a question about our room service policy please send us an enquiry form or contact 0844 879 9057.

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• Sample Menu

  Light Bites

  Seared yellow fin tuna loin, nicoise salad
  Char grilled corn fed free range chicken, Caesar salad
  Loch Fyne smoked salmon, lemon, caper berries
  Home made soup of the day, freshly baked bread
  Greek salad, feta, cucumber, olive, red onions, tomatoes
  Classic prawn cocktail

  Mains

  East Anglia Farms, premium pork sausage, creamed mash, shallot gravy
  North Sea beer battered cod, hand cut chips, tartar sauce
  21 day aged prime Scottish rib eye steak, traditional garnish
  Traditional cottage pie, seasonal greens
  Smoked Loch Fyne haddock, omelette, "Arnold Bennet"
  21 day aged prime Scottish beef burger, hand cut chips
  Goats cheese, mozzarella, sundried tomato, black olive panzotti
  Traditional fish pie, seasonal greens

  Sandwiches

  21 day aged prime Scottish steak ciabatta, caramelised onions
  Loch Fyne smoked salmon, rustic baguette
  Club sandwich with free range chicken and eggs
  Corn fed free range chicken Caesar wrap
  Greek salad, feta cheese wrap
  Seared tuna niçoise wrap
  Home cooked ham, grain mustard, bloomer
  Prawns, Marie Rose, bloomer

  24 hour food

  Homemade soup of the day, freshly baked bread
  Corn fed free range chicken Caesar wrap
  Greek salad, feta cheese wrap
  Seared tuna niçoise wrap
  Home cooked ham, grain mustard, bloomer
  Prawns, Marie Rose, bloomer

  Desserts

  Granola, natural yogurt, berry compote
  Ice cream, from Arran Dairies
  Cut fresh fruit
  British cheese, oat cakes
  Dark chocolate and orange truffle
  Classic lemon tart

  Hot Beverages

  Cafetière of coffee, served with shortbread
  Cafetière of coffee (decaffeinated), served with shortbread
  Large Cafetière of coffee (serves 2), served with shortbread
  Pot of tea, served with shortbread traditional English, Earl Grey, Assam, Ceylon, Darjeeling or Lapsang Souchong

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• Wine and Champagnes

  Champagnes

  Champagne Mansard Brut
  Blended with the three main champagne grape varieties; Pinot Noir
  gives elegance and length, Pinot Meunier gives bodyweight and
  Chardonnay contributes aroma and finesse. There is a good amount
  of bottle age on the brut non-vintage, making this a very attractive
  and enjoyable champagne.

  Sparkling Pinot Grigio Rosé, San Orsola
  A fashionable pink sparkling version of Italy's most popular white grape;
  light, dry and refreshing.

  White Wine

  Sancerre, les Comtesses, Paul Thomas, Chavignol, Loire Valley, France
  The wine comes from a particular slope called 'les Comtesses' on
  the best part of the south facing hill of Chavignol, just outside the
  hill town of Sancerre. This is an elegant and appealing Sancerre, full
  of 'gooseberry' fruit with a delicious citrus tang.

  Chablis, J Moreau et Fils, Burgundy, France
  Very dry, crisp flinty wine with excellent fruit and acidity, yet retains
  its essential elegance.

  Sauvignon Blanc, Dos Hermanos, Curicó Valley, Chile, Fairtrade
  Fairtrade Wine means that the growers are guaranteed a fair and
  stable price for their grapes. Winemaker Peter Bright was one of
  the original flying winemakers and this Sauvignon is typical of his
  excellent wines - fresh, zesty and aromatic with a lively crisp acidity.

  Chardonnay, Vin de Pays d'Oc, Fortant, France
  A delicate wine with subtle aromas of pears, figs, hazlenut and honey.

  White Rioja, Marqués de Cáceres, Spain
  The best of new style wines from Spain with ripe, lively fruit and
  a fresh, dry finish. This young white is perfect as an aperitif.

  Colombard/Chardonnay, Katherine Hills, Australia
  Lifted, tropical fruit characters, balanced by citrus and melon
  flavours, dominate the nose. These enticing characters follow
  through to a palate showing length and lingering fruitiness.

  Pinot Grigio, Marchesini, Italy
  A crisp, dry wine with the fuller style typical of this highly popular
  grape variety. Cool fermented for maximum fruit and acidity
  retention, the wine is bottled while young and fresh.

  Chenin Blanc, Cape Bay, South Africa
  This popular young wine gives delicious ripe Chenin fruit balanced
  by a dry, long finish.

  Chardonnay, Willowood, California
  Made using state of the art techniques to produce a crisp, dry
  white wine with refreshing citrus fruit characters and a typical
  light buttery finish.

  Red Wines

  Fleurie, le Roitelet, Henry Fessy, Beaujolais, France
  Soft, silky, raspberry fruit and an attractive purpley red colour
  characterise this well made wine from the Gamay grape.

  Pinot Noir, Vin de Pays d'Oc, Robert Skalli, France
  Intense flavours of small black fruit, chocolate and liquorice give
  wonderful complexity to this smooth, delicious wine.

  Pinotage, Cape Bay, South Africa
  From a grape variety unique to the Cape, this is a delicious red
  wine with attractive berry fruit and full flavours. Once you have
  tasted this grape variety, it will become a firm favourite.

  Cabernet Sauvignon, Vin de Pays d'Oc, Fortant, France
  A smooth, generous wine with intense aromas of blackcurrant,
  vanilla and pepper.

  Merlot, Willowood, California
  A delicious soft rounded red with hints of ripe red berries and
  supple tannins.

  Shiraz/Cabernet, Katherine Hills, Australia
  This wine has smooth, ripe fruit with soft tannins. The delicate
  spice of the Shiraz blends perfectly with the red fruit characters
  of the Cabernet Sauvignon.

  Merlot Refosco, Altana di Vico, Italy
  A light bodied yet convincing all-rounder. Fruity and well balanced -
  great with pasta dishes and cold meats.

  Rose

  Grenache/Syrah/Cinsault Rosé, Wild Boar, Provence, France
  A refreshing dry rosé from the heart of Provence. Bright red berry
  and mint aromas with a supple yet dry and crisp finish. Very versatile
  and matches perfectly with grilled white meats, seafood, dry cheeses
  and salads.

  Pinot Grigio Rosé, Marchesini, Italy
  Pinot Grigio is neither dark or light skinned (actually somewhere in
  between) as such it lends itself well to the production of pink wines.
  Just off-dry and subtly flavoured this fashionable combination is a
  good choice for many wine lists.

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