It changed hands a few years back and they were really unfriendly
Sounds familiar.
Not keen on you turning up in ski gear for a pint or so of apres ski. Somewhat understandable based on the target market, but there’s no need to be an arse about it.
The Invercauld Bar is pretty good for beer – not sure they do food!- It’s the place adjacent to the “re-opening next year, we promise!” Hotel.
Farquharsons is OK for food, IIRC. The Braemar Bistro was pretty good, but it’s been some time since I went there.
Wasn’t taken with Morrone, the Beinn a Bhuird ride we did was really good and more enjoyable than Morrone.
Someone up there mentioned Loch Muick. I recall there’s about 2km of Hike-a-Bike on the south eastern, lochside path. (Hike a bike for me, anyway).