Queensferry Hotel recently hosted an event for the Sidecar Club, which I became a member of (even before drinking!) during said occasion. What really sells the hotel is the stunning view back towards Edinburgh (though you can get some of that for free as there is a viewpoint at the hotel).
The meal we had was pretty basic - some rather tasty leek and potato soup, followed by a rather odd combination of portobello mushroom with yorkshire pudding, some hard carrots and an overcooked sprig of broccoli. For dessert, my boyfriend and I shared a piece of Bailey's cheesecake and some profiteroles. To be honest, both desserts came out a box and not much else seemed amazingly fresh either - from the yorkshire pudding on. Saying that, nothing tasted bad, but I wouldn't go shouting about the quality of food here being particularly high, and most likely your aunty who likes plain food would be at home here.
In regards to the breakfast - pretty spartan options of cereal or full English. Food wasn't stocked up on the buffet, so I had beans, tomatoes and mushrooms on toast, as there wasn't much other non-bacon and sausage options out there i.e. the desolate plate waiting for eggs that never appeared in the time I took to wait, give up, eat and leave. It wasn't exactly clear what we were supposed to do at breakfast either - sit down, wait for a waitress who didn't show up for sometime after I arrived? Was I supposed to hunt down a cup of tea? If so, the bugger laid low in the bushes and I was left wth OJ.
In regards to the venue - as mentioned earlier, stunning views. The room we had was relatively quiet (although you could hear doors slamming up and down the hall in the morning). Rooms were clean and bed was soft but comfy.
Would this be a place I would rush back to? No, but they did a reasonable job at looking after us and our event, and I don't think anyone was booted out after hours. A pleasant, if not remarkable venue. read more