February 2024 by Kelly Thomson
Lovely local pub within walking distance of the wigwams. We stayed in Tomintoul 2-4th Feb 2024 and knowing it was winter and with limited options we were prepared with food to cook ourselves but it was nice to be able to walk to the pub from the wigwams forna few drinks and spend some money locally.The bar had a good selection of whiskies and beers, a darts board and a TV, and of course it was dog friendly too. Friendly host and happy to chat with you.If you are in the area take a walk down and spend some money in a local business. We will be back.
January 2024 by Daniel Cleavin
Great bar, very friendly American owner. Superior selection of drink couldn't recommend the place
December 2023 by Sascha Hildebrandt
Awesome Pub, amazing people & Lucy.Go there and enjoy ?
December 2023 by Heather
What a sweet stop for the evening as we explored distilleries. Cozy bar, comfortable rooms, and a kind host. Thank you.
October 2023 by T St work
I miss this place an indescribable amounts. We came here around a month ago, for my birthday. Sometimes you go somewhere that just really stays with you.I loved our trip to the highlands, but this is one of the main things that I?d love to revisit. We just came to drink.. had the very best time. Great selection of whisky, and beer. Our host (and Lucy) was brilliant, great stories, a mythical ideal level barman. Hung out with us later on by the fire. {when you see those silly insta videos titled ?this is the perfect bar that doesn?t exist?, this is that for me. It reminds me of the bar Tolkien wrote about that he only imagined. It was my version of that truly).I could write ridiculous amounts about how ideal and perfect this place was, but honestly just go there. If you are anywhere near, just visit here and be thirsty.I will come back here one day, 1000% sure that I will. And I?ll drink more of your whisky.
October 2023 by Andrew Atkins
We were visiting the village for 24 hours in our van. Cannot recommend The Glenavon highly enough. Struggled to get food (out of season) anywhere in the village, but after a pint here they sorted us out after a couple of phone calls with some delicious soup and bread as well as the lovely beer.Also the welcome was excellent!!Thanks so muchAndrew
October 2023 by victor l
We visited the Glenavon Hotel on sunday and were taken by surprise by how welcoming we were made. whiles having a drink and chatting with Donny the bartender we enjoyed his company and at that we booked into a room for the night so we could stay longer at the bar. Great selection of local whisky and very welcoming place to be with a really nice open fire.Great full scottish breakfast made by the bartender superb.If you haven't visited already your in for treat.We will definitely visited again.Victor.
September 2023 by Kim Herbst
We spent an evening at the pub since our initial accommodations were cancelled and we could only find lodging in Tomintoul - bartender/hotel owner let us try several kinds of whisky as we weren't too familiar and focused on what we liked/disliked. 10/10 would recommend visiting just for the bar alone, great stories, great atmosphere, great guy.
September 2023 by bearli
Great location, good drinks, extremely nice barkeep who kept us entertained and let us stay as long as legally possible when our car broke down and we had to wait there.
August 2023 by Kenny King
Went for a relaxing break and got just thatGraham the owner was very friendly and accommodating and as we had 2 dogs one of which is young and bouncy Graham made sure we had a room that made it easy for us to take them in and out without fussAlthough there is no food at present due to not being able to hire a chef breakfast was still served by the hostRooms are basic but comfortable and very reasonable And the bar is good with a open fire which just hypnotises you lolWould definitely recommend and will be returning soon
August 2023 by Dirk Nales
Great pub! Very friendly owner and a lovely dog. Give it a try people!
August 2023 by Zoe Claire Hayes
Came for a drink at this local pub whilst. Visiting the night best service so welcoming dog friendly highly
July 2023 by BK H
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay at The Glenavon. Friendly and helpful hosts; a good bar with a good selection of whisky and beer/ale; comfortable and homely rooms at a reasonable price. Located centrally in the village square a short distance from a popular whisky shop and restaurants.
July 2023 by Tycho
Amazingly sweet and kind host, had a lovely breakfast
July 2023 by The Search 365
Just popped in for a drink on a hot afternoon. Nice guy behind the bar! Nice beer! Very small beer garden and no escape from the smokers. Dog friendly though!