Food & Drink Experiences

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Food & Drink Experiences

From our themed tasting menus to gin and whisky flights, come and experience the hospitality of Ulbster Arms Hotel and Lodges. Visit our Lounge Bar, Beat 4 Restaurant and Beer Garden for a taste of Scotland! Browse our Caithness food and drink experiences below.

Friday Night Steak Night

Join us at the Ulbster Arms Hotel in Halkirk for our Friday Night Steak Nights. We proudly serve the finest Sirloin and Ribeye steak cuts that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a romantic date night with your partner or a memorable family gathering, our steak nights offer a delectable culinary experience that caters to all. Enjoy the juicy, perfectly grilled steaks, a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It's an opportunity to make Friday nights truly special in Halkirk.

Steak with chips, onion rings and tomatoes

Themed Tasting Menus

Our experienced chefs love creating new experiences for our guests. We regularly host themed tasting menu experiences that are always popular. Previous tasting menus have included: Tastes of the World, Celebrating Robbie Burns, and a Festive Feast. If you would like to experience our next themed tasting menu, please get in touch and we’ll keep you up to date with news of the next event.

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Whisky Experience

Sit back and relax in our lounge bar or the library and enjoy a selection of four drams from one of our local distilleries. The choice is bound to be a hard one when you’re picking between Old Pulteney and Wolfburn! We’ve worked closely with each of the distilleries to choose a special selection for you to sample, along with tailor-made tasting notes to enhance your experience.

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Gin Experience

We offer a gin tasting experience which lets you sample four gins from our local gin distilleries. The experience can be tailored to suit your tastes and takes from the archives of Dunnet Bay Distillers. Thanks to close collaboration with local producers, we’ll give you tasting notes to enhance your tasting experience.

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Winter Warmer Menu

Our Winter Warmer menu offers a selection of hearty and comforting dishes, designed to warm you from the inside out. This menu promises a cosy and satisfying dining experience to make winter lunchtimes special. Available from November until the start of December, served at lunch from 12-2 pm. Menu coming soon.

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Festive Dining

Celebrate the run-up to Christmas with our festive dining menus. Our chefs have put together a special menu, featuring tasty dishes that capture the spirit of the season. Whether you're enjoying a festive feast with family and friends, the annual get-together with colleagues, or a cosy dinner for two, our restaurant offers the perfect atmosphere for pre-Christmas gatherings. Menu coming soon.

Festive tree and baubles