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Everyone’s Welcome at Potarch Café

We create food that celebrates Ballogie Estate and local Scottish producers, while playing with dishes and flavours that the team have picked up from travelling around the world.  

Our coffee bar is run by Thomas, who has a wealth of experience in the specialty coffee industry and was Head of Coffee at the Allpress Espresso Roastery in Dalston, London. Knowing the origin of the beans, the team behind the roastery and the consistency of this balanced blend, it is what we use for our house espresso. It also makes us the furthest north cafe you can find the Allpress Espresso Blend.

Opening Hours


Regular hours
Thursday – Sunday / 11am – 4pm

All day Breakfast Rolls, Brunch/Lunch Menu
Specialty Coffee – House bakes
Sit-in or Takeaway

Summer hours
July – September
Thursday – Sunday / 10am – 4pm No bookings, walk-ins welcome

T: 01339 884468
E: potarch@ballogie-estate.co.uk


Request a Table or Make an Enquiry

Tables can be reserved for a Maximum of Six people. Walk-ins welcome.

 
Potarch Bridge

Location

Find us nestled by the banks of the River Dee, over the iconic Potarch Bridge, the gateway to Ballogie. A beauty spot and site of cultural heritage. Potarch is family and dog friendly, and has a cosy, relaxed atmosphere. There is outdoor seating, a children’s play area, and ample on-site parking.

Good Folk

We have cultivated a team that share our values and passion for quality food. Our team are friendly humans who love what they do.

Join The Team – If you are interested in working with us, please get in touch.

Staff member making coffee

Provenance

We work with local suppliers, selecting local produce, where possible, and use our own seasonal beef, which is reared just 5 miles away at Ballogie home farm.

 
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