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Inside the Captain's Table at Findhorn, a long bar and tables by big windows looking out to the bay.
Morayshire

The Captain's Table

A restaurant and bar at the edge of Findhorn with views over the bay, serving fresh local food from scratch, with a dog menu too.

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Welcome

At the edge of Findhorn village, by the boatyard and the marina, the Captain's Table looks straight out over Findhorn Bay.

Big windows, a long bar and tables outside make the most of the view, and a seat at the window counter is the best in the house.

The food is fresh and local, made from scratch, with plenty for gluten free and vegan diners, and the fish and chips come generous and piping hot. There is a wide choice of drinks too, from the house coffee to local gins and cocktails, all to be sipped by the sea. Dogs are made very welcome, with their own menu.

The Captain's Table opens every day from half past nine in the morning until nine at night, so it works as well for breakfast or coffee as for dinner. It makes a natural stop before or after a wildlife trip from the marina next door.

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Before you go

Open every day, 9.30am to 9pm, in Google's current record.

Where
Findhorn Marina, IV36 3YE.
View
Over Findhorn Bay.
Dogs
Welcome, with their own menu.

Opening hours

Their website
Monday
9.30am–9pm
Tuesday
9.30am–9pm
Wednesday
9.30am–9pm
Thursday
9.30am–9pm
Friday
9.30am–9pm
Saturday
9.30am–9pm
Sunday
9.30am–9pm

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Where it is

At the boatyard by Findhorn Marina, at the edge of the village, IV36 3YE.

Close byFindhorn.
  1. Wildlife Boat Trip from Findhorn Marina, MorayshireNorth 58 Sea AdventuresWildlife trips from the marina next door.Under a mile 1 min by road
  2. Water Taxi to Culbin Sands, MorayshireWater Taxi to Culbin SandsUnder a mile 1 min by road
  3. Seared scallops and black pudding rounds encircle rice in a herb sauceCrown & Anchor InnThe village inn.Under a mile 2 min by road
  4. Findhorn BeachFindhorn BeachSeven miles of sand running east from Findhorn, backed by dunes and a line of brightly painted beach huts.Under a mile 2 min by road
  5. FindhornFindhornThe sailing village.Under a mile 2 min by road
  6. Findhorn EcovillageFindhorn Ecovillage1 mile 4 min by road
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