The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival has teamed up with The Royal British Legion Dufftown to create The Gathering Place — your Festival hub to meet friends, grab a coffee, enjoy a dram or a bite to eat, and soak up the #Dram25 atmosphere!
Open Wednesday 30 April to Monday 5 May, from 9am 'til late.
Just drop in for a warm welcome — no ticket needed!
Food, Coffee and More
Fresh food and drinks served daily throughout #Dram25:
| Vendor | Days | Times | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tary-mani | Wednesday – Monday | 9am 'til late | Breakfast until 12 noon, then lunch/snacks through the day |
| El Raco De Las Tapas | Thursday – Saturday | 3pm – 7pm | Tapas and Spanish-inspired bites |
| The Moray Hog Roast Company | Friday | 3pm – 7pm | Giant Yorkshire puddings, burgers, wraps, nachos and more |
| That's a Wrap | Saturday | 12pm – 5pm | Homemade hot pies, sausage rolls, vegetarian options |
| Sunday | 10am – 2pm | Freshly roasted, ground-to-order coffee and hot drinks |
Coffee, cakes, and light snacks available every day from The Royal British Legion kitchen too!
Pop-Up Whisky Awards
While you’re here, don’t miss your chance to vote in our Pop-Up Whisky Awards!
Between 12pm – 3pm, Friday to Sunday — come and cast your vote for your Festival favourites.
Nearby Highlights
Make The Gathering Place your Festival base — there's even more happening nearby:
Barrel Top Tastings at WhiskyBrother Dufftown — quick, informal drams from top independent bottlers.
Special Events at the Legion — including a mystery whisky tasting, a traditional Burns Supper & Ceilidh, and a cask-making demonstration and importance of wood tasting. See Legion Events
Dufftown Whisky Fair at Mortlach Memorial Hall — explore independent bottlers and smaller distilleries at Saturday’s tasting sessions on 3 May. Book here (Sunday sessions now sold out.)
More Dufftown Events — discover even more whisky tastings, tours and adventures happening across Dufftown during the Festival. See Dufftown Events
Where to Find Us
The Gathering Place is based at The Royal British Legion Dufftown, a short walk from The Square.
You'll spot the signage easily — it matches the designs you’ll have seen in our emails, social media, and on the Festival website.
Travelling by bus?
Dufftown is connected by Stagecoach No 36 and m.connect 365 services.
Using Ace Taxis' On-Demand service?
The Gathering Place is a handy meeting point while you wait for your ride — grab a coffee, a dram, or a bite while you relax.
