One of the largest single investments ever made by Scotland’s oldest registered trading company, it heralds a new era for the company, with the sixth generation of the Leckie family having steered the project.
By positioning itself as one of the most exciting dining destinations in Scotland, the hotel aims to meet the needs of new and younger generations with its new restaurant lineup, whilst remaining focussed on retaining its loyal family market.
New venues include EAST, an Asian small plates concept; The Ballroom Bar, an elegant, relaxed, contemporary day-to-night bar; and The Winter Garden, an airy Victorian heritage space which has been modernised and offers all-day dining. A new panoramic brunch and afternoon tea destination with sweeping views over Strathearn Valley, Loggia has been introduced.
Menus across all the new restaurants champion the very best of Scottish provenance, with Crieff Hydro’s team of chefs working closely with the long-standing local suppliers to bring as much local and regional produce to the heart of the menus.
The new collection of dining experiences brings together bold, global flavours, timeless classics and exquisitely styled, contemporary interiors with a gentle nod to the hotel’s 157-year-old heritage.
The new dining lineup includes:
EAST is the hotel’s signature restaurant, an Asian-inspired dining spot, offering sizzling sharers and a menu made for mixing and matching with dishes bursting with aromatic flavours, such as Javanese Sticky Chicken with a Gooey Sweet Sauce, Korean Fried Chicken, Spicy Gochujang Sauce, Slow Cooked Cambodian Spiced Lamb Shoulder with a Masala Sauce and a Hong Kong-Style Whole Pan-fried Seabass. The place to go for date nights, child-free catchups, family get-togethers and grown-up feasts.
The Ballroom Bar - this totally reimagined space is a nod to Crieff Hydro’s heritage while offering a relaxed, elegant and contemporary experience. Settle into your velvety booth and linger with a mocktail, cocktail or a glass of champagne.
By positioning itself as one of the most exciting dining destinations in Scotland, the hotel aims to meet the needs of new and younger generations with its new restaurant lineup, whilst remaining focussed on retaining its loyal family market.
New venues include EAST, an Asian small plates concept; The Ballroom Bar, an elegant, relaxed, contemporary day-to-night bar; and The Winter Garden, an airy Victorian heritage space which has been modernised and offers all-day dining. A new panoramic brunch and afternoon tea destination with sweeping views over Strathearn Valley, Loggia has been introduced.
Menus across all the new restaurants champion the very best of Scottish provenance, with Crieff Hydro’s team of chefs working closely with the long-standing local suppliers to bring as much local and regional produce to the heart of the menus.
The new collection of dining experiences brings together bold, global flavours, timeless classics and exquisitely styled, contemporary interiors with a gentle nod to the hotel’s 157-year-old heritage.
The new dining lineup includes:
EAST is the hotel’s signature restaurant, an Asian-inspired dining spot, offering sizzling sharers and a menu made for mixing and matching with dishes bursting with aromatic flavours, such as Javanese Sticky Chicken with a Gooey Sweet Sauce, Korean Fried Chicken, Spicy Gochujang Sauce, Slow Cooked Cambodian Spiced Lamb Shoulder with a Masala Sauce and a Hong Kong-Style Whole Pan-fried Seabass. The place to go for date nights, child-free catchups, family get-togethers and grown-up feasts.
The Ballroom Bar - this totally reimagined space is a nod to Crieff Hydro’s heritage while offering a relaxed, elegant and contemporary experience. Settle into your velvety booth and linger with a mocktail, cocktail or a glass of champagne.
The Brasserie - buzzy, warm and welcoming, this is your go-to for feel-good rustic, timeless, bistro classics. Tuck into the Hydro Burger, with two Smashed Patties, Pulled Pork, Barocco Blue, Smoked Bacon, Coleslaw, Salsa, Fries and Onion Rings; or the Pie of the Day. Fancy something with a little more French flourish? Dishes such as French Onion Soup and Steak Frites Au Poivre tick the comfort classic boxes and no French style menu would be complete without Moules Frites, Trout En Papillote or Crème Brûlée.
The Winter Garden retains all the elements of a traditional Victorian Winter Garden - airy, elegant and full of charm with Crieff Hydro’s glass-house space reimagined to flow effortlessly from day to night. Guests can enjoy coffee and pastries in the morning, light lunches and soups and drinks into the evening. Menu highlights include Mix and Match Tacos with Spicy Pork, Refried Beans, Mushroom and Tarragon or Mexican Ground Chicken, Salad Bowls, the Highland Wagyu Burger, Classic Club Sandwich, Battered Fish and Chips, Loaded Tattie Skins and Wild Mushroom Ravioli. The sun-streamed Loggia, with its stunning uninterrupted views across Strathearn Valley, has a packed menu of brunch classics, many with an innovative twist, including Croissant Burgers, Haggis Benedict, Steak and Eggs, Waffles, Pancakes and Bagels. The drinks menu features a range of smoothies, lattes and cocktails including Mimosas, Espresso Martinis and Bloody Marys.
Afternoon Tea at Loggia is a traditional affair which draws on Scotland’s larder, featuring an amuse of Gazpacho Soup with a Chorizo Bon Bon, followed by bite-size savouries including Penny Loaves with Smoked Salmon & Citrus Cream Cheese, Cullen Skink Quiche and Mini Venison Cottage Pie. Mouthwatering morsels follow such as an Éclair with Rose Petal & Pistachio and Scones with Strawberry Jam & Clotted Cream. The menu also features Battenberg, Macaroons and Opera Cake, all accompanied by the finest selection of loose-leaf teas, with the option to add Champagne or a Gin & Tonic. The Hermitage, a speakeasy-style, decadent, low-lit, grown-up hideaway, blends mixology with a bit of mischief with its curious cocktails, non-alcoholic creations, and rare whiskies, including six exclusive Diageo bottlings locked behind a private keep-safe. Hidden behind a secret door, guests can settle into leather chairs and enjoy a menu that flows by mood and journey - Light and Crisp, Herbal and Unexpected and Warming and Comforting.
The project vision was set by Richard and Charlie Leckie - the sixth generation of the Leckie family to be involved at Crieff Hydro, working alongside Fiona Leckie the longstanding Head of Interiors. Support was provided by Denholm Partnership Architects, who have worked with Crieff Hydro on a number of key projects over the last two decades, with all interiors concepts and designs created by Glasgow based 3 Design. The fit out of the entire project was undertaken by principal contractors Thomas Johnstone.
The revamped interior and design concepts bring an uplifting, contemporary feel with modern twists on the hotel’s heritage. Whilst the new restaurant and bar spaces are vast, the design and layout has ensured the table spaces have an intimate feel with each restaurant space uniquely defined with its own distinct personality and character.
The Ballroom Bar was pivotal to the whole layout, with an oak stained, glass and metal work gantry. The bookcase wall with the hidden door leading to the adults-only speakeasy bar is a completely new concept for the hotel.
Elements of the existing design from the public areas were brought into the new spaces but with new colourways to create a luxurious, elegant and timeless feel.
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