The Brig & Barrel hotel

Hotels
8.9 (231 reviews)
75 West Church Street , Buckie , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Cons:
Bathroom cleanliness issues
Check-in delays

Categories

Cleanliness
8.44
Some reviews mentioned issues with bathroom cleanliness, but generally the rooms were described as clean.
Service
9.22
Most reviews praised the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
Location
8.95
Conveniently located, easy to find, with plenty of parking.
Room Quality
8.71
Rooms were spacious and comfortable; however, some had issues like uncomfortable mattresses.
Amenities
9.04
Amenities were generally good, though lacking in certain areas like WiFi.
Value for Money
8.6
The overall experience offers good value but some minor issues noted.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Highly praised breakfast and restaurant offerings.
Overall Experience
9.02
Guests enjoyed their stays overall with several mentions of comfort and hospitality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 15:21

Property Description

Escape to The Brig & Barrel hotel in Buckie

Immerse yourself in the serene surroundings of our hotel, boasting a lush garden, inviting shared lounge, and a charming restaurant and bar. Perfectly situated just a stone's throw away from historic landmarks like Huntly Castle and Delgatie Castle, our non-smoking property offers free WiFi and is a mere 27 km from the majestic Elgin Cathedral.

Unwind in Comfort

Relax in our cozy rooms adorned with plush bed linen and fluffy towels, ensuring a restful stay for all our guests.

Family-Friendly Fun

Let the little ones run wild at our children's playground, providing entertainment for the whole family.

Experience tranquility and comfort at The Brig & Barrel - your ideal getaway in Buckie.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 231 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.44
Service: 9.22
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 8.71
Amenities: 9.04
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 9.02
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Audrey • extended_group • gb
10
Brilliant stay and great location.
Pros:

Breakfast was a great start to the day. Location was good and the owners and staff were brilliant.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
10
You would be mad to pass up a stay at this establishment.
Pros:

The hotel was spotless including the toilets considering it has a public bar, which was also clean, modern and the outside space was brilliant.

Staff very friendly and the breakfast was exceptional.

Cons:

Their was nothing I didn't like.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Neicu • solo_traveller • ro
9
La doi pasi de Marea Nordului..
Pros:

Micul dejun...tipic englezesc...cafeaua super...

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
10
Our stay was great with the hotel staff being a major part of that.
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful

Cons:

A larger room would have been preferred

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Niamh • solo_traveller • gb
10
Beautiful , central , safe location. The friendliest and kindest staff.
Pros:

Central, beautiful inside and out. Staff were amazing and food was lovely .
Lovely safe location particularly for someone travelling on their own.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Mcgregor • solo_traveller • gb
10
Very good place to stay in a lovely town👍👍
Pros:

The staff are very friendly and helpful.
The place is very clean and well presented.
The restaurant menu has lots of choices ( had the beef stir fry... was excellent 👍

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Rick • couple • us
9
Pros:

Breakfast and dinner's were great. Staff very nice.

Cons:

rooms were a little small but was expected because of age of the building. They did a great job on the remodel

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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McAuslane • extended_group • gb
7
Pros:

Location was perfect, beer garden was really good, food nice and breakfast good

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
Clean room and central hotel
Pros:

Good breakfast, clean room, within walking distance of everything

Cons:

n/a

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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wendy • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Rhona • solo_traveller • gb
10
Nice friendly hotel
Pros:

Friendly, great food and good location.

Cons:

There is a lot of noise from the bar at the back and its beer garden.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
9
I'd definitely go again!
Pros:

Nice people, nice breakfast, the room was fine. The shower worked well. It was possible to park on the street right outside. The bar as full of locals. A shout out to the singer on Saturday night who mashed up "American Pie" with "The bonny banks of Loch Lomond!" It was nicely decorated by somebody with a good eye for decor.

Cons:

If I had been working, I'd have appreciated a desk in my room, but I wasn't, so it didn't matter!

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Towle • solo_traveller • gb
8
I am always a little reticent booking accommodation but will definitely stay again.
Pros:

Breakfast choice and quality great.

Cons:

A little noisy from a function one night but stopped by 11pm,,

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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PERRY • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Probably the best accomodation I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. I only need the basics when working away from home but this exceeded my expectations. From my arrival to when I left everybody was seriously friendly and helpful, very comfortable room, excellent WiFi, impressive evening meals and rounded off by a superb breakfast. I might be able to revisit very soon, looking forward to it.

Cons:

Having to leave.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty • couple • gb
4
Woodlice on the bed and a dead one under the sheets staff didn't know what the checkout time was and gave me the wro
Pros:

Nice reception area for breakfast

Cons:

No parking

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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nina • extended_group • se
8
Trevligt boende, trevlig personal och god mat.
Pros:

Jättebra frukost

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Matthias • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee