The Forbes Arms Hotel

Sundays at lunch are a standout, guests repeatedly praise The Forbes Arms’ Sunday lunch and Sunday roast, making Sunday lunchtime a particularly rewarding visit.

Yes, guests report the venue is dog friendly, with several noting the bar in particular looks after four‑legged visitors.

Yes, families are well catered for, with a dedicated kids menu, generous portion sizes and attentive staff who make space and help entertain children.

Portions tend to be generous, guests frequently describe large or extra-large servings, particularly noting the Sunday roast and haddock portions.

Sunday is the standout, guests repeatedly praise the Sunday lunch and Sunday roast as a must-visit experience.

Yes, several guests have celebrated anniversaries here, and the Lounge Bar and the Snug offer a more relaxed, intimate spot for a special evening.

Yes, The Forbes Arms has an outdoor patio/terrace overlooking the River Don, and guests enjoy dining outside on the terrace with riverside views.

The Forbes Arms feels riverside and comfortably refined, historic public bar, a relaxed Lounge Bar and the Snug, plus luxurious furnishings and dining-room views across the river are frequently praised by guests.

Dogs are welcome, guests describe the Forbes Arms as dog friendly, and several note staff look after four‑legged friends, particularly in the bar.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed, and many guests dress up a little for anniversaries and special occasions.