The Fern dining room, with laid tables beside tall windows

At Bogenraith, Durris, Royal Deeside

Welcome to the Fern Restaurant.

The restaurant is open to the public 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. It is advisable to pre-book your table.

Book a table 01330 494039

Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm · Saturday and Sunday 9am to 6pm

Taste Our Best, Quality Assured 2023/24Taste Our BestVisitScotland Quality Assured 2023/24
Scottish Tourist Board 4 star badge4 StarScottish Tourist Board
Chef of the Year 2025North East of Scotland, Head Chef Fraser Hobday
Open 7 DaysTo the public since 20 January 2024

Welcome

Local Produce, Served with Care

‘The Fern’ Restaurant is located on the first floor in the Main Building of the ‘Durris’ International Arena, also accessible via a lift.

Sourcing and serving local produce whilst supporting local businesses is important to The Fern at Bogenraith Equestrian, and in doing so we are delighted to welcome local company Caber Coffee into our restaurant.

We also offer gluten free, vegan, vegetarian and dairy free options. For any other special requirements please contact us directly.

Drinks and homebakes are served all day.

Burgers and chips with coleslaw
A curry with rice and sides, with a glass of white wine

Taste Our Best

Quality Assured · In Conjunction with VisitScotland · 2023/24

We have been awarded the Taste Our Best award, quality assured in conjunction with VisitScotland.

Head Chef Fraser Hobday holding the North East of Scotland Chef of the Year shield
Head Chef Fraser HobdayWith the North East of Scotland Chef of the Year shield, 2025

Meet the Head Chef

Head Chef Fraser Hobday

Joined The Fern in March 2026.

  1. 2026
    Head Chef at The FernJoined The Fern in March 2026
  2. 2025
    North East of Scotland Chef of the YearFinal held 26 May 2025, prize night at The Marcliffe Hotel
  3. 2025
    Andrew Fairlie Scholarship FinalistOne of five finalists

From the Head Chef

His award-winning competition menu from the Chef of the Year 2025 final. This is not today’s menu.

Fraser Hobday’s winning main course: BBQ pork fillet with faggot, rosti, asparagus and apple
His winning main course
First
Poached duck eggJersey Royals, kombu, crowdie and lovage
Main
BBQ pork filletFaggot, rosti, asparagus and apple
Sweet
Rhubarb and stem ginger mille-feuilleToasted almond and vanilla ice cream

Our menus

Our Menus

Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Tea

9am to 12pmBreakfastServed daily, with drinks and homebakes all day.
From 12pmLunchGluten free, vegan, vegetarian and dairy free options.
Book by phoneAfternoon TeaCall us on 01330 494039 to book.

Our menus are currently being updated. Please call 01330 494039 for further information.

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Plan Your Visit

Opening Hours and Booking

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday9am to 4pm
Saturday and Sunday9am to 6pm
Breakfast, daily9am to 12pm
Lunch, dailyFrom 12pm
Drinks and homebakesAll day
Horse Shoe Bar, dailyFrom 11am

Book a Table

It is advisable to pre-book your table. If you cannot secure your booking it is because we are full.

Book online 01330 494039

For group bookings of more than 6 please call the restaurant direct. Afternoon tea is booked by phone.

Open Daily from 11am

The Horse Shoe Bar

Open to the public, we welcome you to sit and relax in our lounge area or grab a seat outside on the balcony and enjoy the stunning countryside views.

  • Our own Fern lager, made by local brewers Six Degrees North, on draught, as well as Guinness, plus a selection of wines and spirits.
  • A limited edition of our own Bogenraith Gin, made in collaboration with the award-winning Gin Bothy in Angus, by the bottle or as a refreshing G&T.
  • Please note we only accept card payments.

The Horse Shoe Bar

The Fern lager tap
Beer taps and a gin glass on the bar

A Look Inside

From Our Kitchen and Bar

The Fern dining room, laid tables beside tall windows
A curry with rice and sides, with a glass of white wine
The Fern lager tap in the Horse Shoe Bar
Burgers and chips with coleslaw, served at the pass
Battered fish with chips, peas and tartare sauce
A bottle of Fern Bird sauvignon blanc and a glass at the bar
Beer taps and a gin glass on the Horse Shoe Bar counter
Ferns Castle in County Wexford

About the Fern

Named for Ferns, in Wexford

Bogenraith Equestrian owners Marion and Ciaran Dreelan originate from a village called Ferns in the north of Wexford in the Republic of Ireland.

Naming the restaurant The Fern added that little bit of home and a reminder of their roots and love for Ireland.

Read the story

Good to Know

Everything You Need to Know

Lift Access

The restaurant is on the first floor of the main building, with a lift for those who need assistance.

Disabled Parking and Toilet

Ample parking, plus disabled parking and a disabled toilet.

Baby Change

A baby change station on the ground floor and in the ladies toilets on the first floor.

Private Feeding Room

A private room for mother and baby feeding if required. Please ask a member of staff.

Guide and Therapy Pets

We welcome guide and therapy pets only, into our centre and restaurant.

Cashless

We are a cashless restaurant. The Horse Shoe Bar accepts card payments only.

A talk in the Deeside Function Room

Private Hire

The Deeside Function Room

Available for private hires and events, family gatherings, and meetings, training and education, parties, and fitness classes.

Find out more

The Fern Restaurant

We Look Forward to Seeing You!

Bogenraith Equestrian, Durris, Banchory, AB31 6DS

Book a table 01330 494039