Our lounge bar, à la carte restaurant and beer garden

At the Ulbster Arms Hotel and Restaurant, near Thurso, we offer several options for a special dining experience. If you’re looking for relaxed or family-friendly dining, the Lounge Bar offers traditional comfort. Our à la carte restaurant, Beat 4, presents a formal yet relaxed setting. We also host occasional BBQs in the beer garden. You’re sure to have your appetite satisfied when you dine with us.

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The cosy library with open fire at the Ulbster Arms Hotel

The Lounge Bar for relaxed dining

Lunch served from 12:00 until 14:00. Dinner served from 16:00 until 20:30.

Relax and enjoy our latest seasonal menu and daily specials in the traditional comfort of our Lounge Bar, which features a beautifully carved fireplace from a Dutch galleon ship. This offers a more relaxed and family-friendly alternative to our Beat 4 restaurant, with the same high quality, locally-sourced ingredients and excellent service. It’s a welcome retreat from the crisp outdoors in autumn and winter with its roaring fire and cosy booth seating. Spread over a couple of levels, you can find the perfect spot in which to enjoy your meal.

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Ulbster Arms Hotel renovated bar

Beat 4, our à la carte restaurant

Dinner served from 16:00 until 20:30.

Enjoy specially curated daily menus in our Beat 4 restaurant, so named as it sits opposite Beat 4 on the River Thurso, which is well known as one of the best salmon fishing rivers in Scotland. With its high ceilings, stunning antler chandeliers, plush carpets and colour scheme that’s been carefully chosen to reflect the hotel’s natural environment, Beat 4 is a traditional Highland space in which to enjoy the creations from our kitchen. Our friendly team will find you the perfect table. The à la carte menu is sourced and produced daily by our team of chefs, so advance booking of a minimum of 48 hours is recommended.

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The Beat 4 Restaurant set for dining at The Ulbster Arms Hotel

Beer garden

The Ulbster Arms Hotel’s welcoming beer garden is the perfect place to relax and soak up the peaceful countryside in Caithness. Relax outdoors in the ideal outdoor space to enjoy a refreshing drink, a leisurely lunch or dinner. Or simply unwind after a day exploring the North Coast 500, fishing on the River Thurso, or discovering the local area. Open daily from noon until late, the hoptel gardens offer a relaxed, dog and family-friendly environment where guests can savour locally sourced food, quality beers, cask ales, whisky and gin. Why not join us for a summer BBQ, adding to your holiday experience. Whether you’re catching up with friends, enjoying the Highland sunshine or watching the evening light settle over the surrounding countryside, it’s the perfect spot to sit back and enjoy the slower pace of life.

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Book your dining experience with us today

Book your dining experience today and come and enjoy some culinary delights in our traditional Scottish hotel in Caithness. Call us on 01847 831 641 or contact us to find out more. We look forward to welcoming you.

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Testimonials

Had a great stay here, staff were very friendly and the rooms are clean and well decorated, all staff are very attentive and I will be back again!! Terri was very informative taking us a tour around the hotel and giving advise on local walks and fun things to do.

Very cosy and spacious rooms with large bathroom and hall. Value for money is one of the best on NC500 – nice stay with breakfast included are less than for a hundred pounds. The hotel also has a bar, a restaurant and lobby & library, where you can rest after trip. The off street parking area is large and very convenient.

Good location. Good facilities and food. Staff very friendly and helpful. I had an issue with my car on our morning of departure and the hotel was helpful and accommodating.

Just had dinner in the Ulbster, it was superb!! So tasty, lovely presentation. I had the featherblade of beef cooked to perfection, hubby had the pan roasted breast of chicken, the sauce was gorgeous. A pleasure to visit, very friendly young staff, reasonably priced. Highly recommended.

The best staff who will look after you, great food in the best 4 restaurant , really well furnished rooms with comfortable beds for a great nights sleep. Access to the best salmon fishing in Scotland . A friendly atmosphere and I would thoroughly recommend.

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