Perth has some lovely hotels and restaurants. Why not take in a show, a dinner and an overnight stay - a perfect evening or even better a perfect weekend in Perthshire.
Restaurants
63 Tay Street www.63taystreet.com, is an Eat Scotland Gold Award holder, situated in the heart of historic Perth adjacent to the River Tay which passes through the town. The restaurant by day is light and airy with a contemporary feel to the space. In the evenings for diner the atmosphere is relaxed and sophisticated.They will be serving a pre-theatre menu from 5.30pm during the Festival.
The Bothy Restaurant which is a stones throw from both Perth Theatre and Perth Concert Hall (literally) has a pre theatre menu available every night from 5pm – 7pm. Or if you prefer, come in for a dessert and coffee after the show. The Famous Grouse bar is also the perfect location for a pre-show cocktail!
Deans @ Let's Eat restaurant offers modern Scottish cuisine and homemade breads, sauces and chocolates and is just around the corner from Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre. Chef, Willy Deans, offers a £10.50 early evening menu Tuesday - Friday, and a Saturday Grill Menu, which are great for theatre goers.
Reids Cafe which is located on the High Street, just opposite the junction with George Street, offers a great selection of locally sourced prodcue on thier all-day menu. During the summer Reids is open for dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings from 7pm.
Other lovely restaurants, who all provide Pre-Theatre menus, are Willows Coffee Shop (Friday & Saturday only), Cafe Breizh, Cafe Tabou, Pig'halle, Grand Italia on George St and Sante Winebar & Restaurant. They are all minutes walk away from the Concert Hall and the Theatre and come highly recommended.
Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre both have restaurants offering Pre-Show Menus. Visit Glassrooms Perth Concert Hall and Redrooms Perth Theatre for their menus. The photo is of the cupcakes at Perth Concert Hall Coffee Concerts.
Hotels and B&B
The Parklands Hotel provides Perth with an unbeatable combination of quality accommodation and two highly regarded restaurants. A consistent awards winner, it has won the Perth Hotel of the Year at the Scottish Hotel Awards in 2007, 2010 and 2011. It has also received the Best Bistro award for No. 1 The Bank Bistro at the Scottish Hotel Awards in 2009 and 2011. 63@Parklands restaurant is fine dining at its best with traditional and new dishes combined on a menu to provide a great experience.
Hilton Dunkeld House, just 12 miles north of Perth, is a 4star country house hotel, set on the banks of the Tay, with great Dinner, Bed & Breakfast rates generally available mid-week. Full details on their website.
The Royal George Hotel on George St - a hop, skip and jump from Perth Concert Hall - is a favourite of Perth Festival go-ers, and the Salutation Hotel is also very centrally located.
Methven Castle is an idyllic hideaway offering luxury bed and breakfast on an exclusive basis. With it's beautiful setting overlooking the Perthshire countryside and stunning views, Methven Castle is the private home of the Murdoch family offering private accommodation on an exclusive basis for those who wish to be out of the limelight.
Another, very accessible, is the Holiday Inn Express Holiday Inn Express Perth, which is just off the A9. For other options, click here Perth Hotels
If B&B's are more you cup of tea, you could try Scotia B&B, on Dunkeld Road or the Glebe B&B which is about 6m north of the city centre.
