Reviews of The Old Brewhouse
1-5 High Street, Arbroath, DD11 1BH, United Kingdom
#13 of 22 hotels in Arbroath
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 776 hotel reviews
9.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.6
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Comfort
9.5
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
9.2
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Staff
9.5
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Value for money
8.9
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Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Axel
Germany27 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly staff, good restaurant, rooms are nice, perfect location at the harbour, nice view, good accompdation. Bathrooms new and a very good shower
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Margaret
United Kingdom1 review10“Would recommend the stay, you won't be disappointed.”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Brilliant location with fantastic views of the harbour and sea. Breakfast and Dinner were excellent with plenty to choose from on the menus.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Wendy
United Kingdom19 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“A delightful place, almost lost in time.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing of any importance, but duvet was rather too heavy for us, given the unexpected warm temperatures.
The location, view from room, decor and friendliness of staff. Very helpful with advice re local area and attractions. Let us leave our bags till train was due. Outdoor seating area a bonus, as the weather was unexpectedly great! Thanks.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Annette
United States1 review8.0“Went to visit some places from my childhood the walk on the cliffs was very moving”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The bed w as s pretty uncomfortable
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Tom
United States42 reviews2 helpful votes10“Great location on the sea!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We had a lovely Seaview room. Very clean and convenient to the downtown and harbor.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Dawn
United Kingdom16 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Our stay wasnt long enough....
A right wee gem of a find. Room beautiful, modern & very comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Mark
United Kingdom5 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Can't really think of any negative points.
Very clean, modern and beautifully situated accomodation.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Stuart
United Kingdom11 reviews8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
- • Stayed 1 night
Could not fault location or evening meal. Only negative was the fact that they don't serve breakfast until 10am.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Troy
United Kingdom7 reviews10“A very comfortable stay in a stylish modern room, met by very friendly staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Studio with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A very modern and comfortable room overlooking the sea. A nice lounging area and a very nice warm shower. A good selection for breakfast. Very friendly staff. Would recommend, and plan to return later in the year with family.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
David
United Kingdom37 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Excellent staff, room and bed. Restaurant choice was good, breakfast superb.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
The only real issue is that breakfast is only served from 1000 - 1130hrs. So if you have to get off early, you will miss the excellent breakfast.
The room was clean and tidy, the bathroom compact, yet adequate. The bed was the highlight, comfortable double bed and with the window slightly open, it was silent other than the rhythmic rumble of the waves against the breakwater. I had the best two nights sleep I have had for a long time. The breakfasts were excellent, with good choice, local fare and generous portions. Very good value. Staff were friendly and helpful. All in all a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Marie
United Kingdom2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Kit
United Kingdom22 reviews8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
Unfortunately breakfast not being served until 10:00am is no good if you are staying on business. Provision of a continental breakfast would not require a chef, so surprised nothing was on offer. this was not made clear when booking
The welcome and room were very good and a minor problem with a key was more than adequately addressed. Dinner was outstanding. the room was lovely despite creaky floorboards.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Pauline
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Good but on the pricey side”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast could have been included
Was very nice, clean and comfortable with a lovely location.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Lorraine
United Kingdom8 reviews9.0“Very comfortable room, friendly staff and great food - close to all attractions.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
- • Stayed 2 nights
Overall, our stay was excellent. Very small points were that a stool or table in the bathroom would have been useful to put toiletries on, and there was occasional fan noise (from downstairs). Breakfast doesn't start until 10am, which wasn't a problem for us, but good to know before you visit (a small fridge is provided in the room alongside the usual tea and coffee making facilities).
Very comfortable room. Well appointed with sofa and chairs and coffee table, dressing table and mirror. Spacious bedroom and bathroom. Separate entrance (from the pub itself) to the rooms was good to have.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Robert
United Kingdom1 review10“We enjoyed our stay”- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room - Disability Access
- • Stayed 1 night
The weather
The food was excellent and our pets (two small dogs) were made very welcome
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Elizabeth
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0“Pleasant”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Late opening on Sunday morning. Had to leave without paying for dinner as nobody around to take payment.
Lovely clean room Food was excellent
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Donna
United Kingdom1 review10“great hospitality”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 5 nights
nothing
Your staff were fantastic. I worked in the restaurant with excellent wifi, great surroundings, amazing food and staff that catered for my every need. I even brought my dog in for the last day and she was given her own water bowl and dog biscuits. I can not thank your team enough for making what was a hard working week into a very comfortable, full of excellent service and nice environment time. I would recommend you highly to anyone. Big thanks to the restaurant staff.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Ken
United Kingdom9 reviews55 helpful votes10“Perfect from start to finish”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room - Disability Access
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Everything, having stayed many times before it was like we had never left. The staff we amazing as always, Claire and the chef so looked after us and Whisky the dog
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Anne
United Kingdom16 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Really nice rooms to stay in. Very clean and nicely kept. Right on the coast.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
Very creaky floors!
Lovely room, looked as if recently redone. Very clean, nice decor. Sea view from our room, building is right at the water's edge.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Jeni
United Kingdom4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Everything from the place the facilities to the staff
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Phil
United Kingdom36 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very clean, great food and friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Graeme
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Loved it, what a fantastic experience, just fitted what I was looking for.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I think checkout time should be 1 to 2 hours later than breakfast start time. At the moment check out and breakfast start time are both at 10am. This would be in line, in my opinion with other similar types of accommodation.
Excellent breakfast, lovely hot and fresh. Room was very clean. Loved the size and space in the sea view room
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Gillian
United Kingdom3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Creaky floorboards in our room and next door's. Breakfasts not available until 10 am earliest.
Right on the cycle route 1 and staff let us store bikes safely overnight. Warm and comfy room with good food in the bar downstairs.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Barbara
United Kingdom13 reviews9.0“Excellent”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
No quibbles at all. Would have been nice if breakfast had been available on site earlier than 10, but I knew that.
Right by the sea
Stayed in March 2024
