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My friend and I dined twice at The Royal Hotel, first after hiking around Deils Cauldron, and second after hiking up Ben Vorlich. The first time I thoroughly enjoyed my onion rings and fries (crispy & yummy and met my craving), the second time I had the steak, steamed veggies, mustard mashed potatoes, and raspberry cheese cake. Steak was cooked just the way I liked it, and delicious. Steamed veggies - perfection (these really hit the spot and were so good that, even though the serving was very generous, I almost ordered another round). Mashed potatoes also wonderful. You wouldn't think it could get better, but the raspberry cheese cake ...I wish I had the recipe...although probably would need the good local dairy to make it as delicious. It was a deconstructed affair and melt in your mouth beautiful. Also, they were great about my food allergies. The staff there are wonderful. And many compliments to the chef! Honestly, I would drive out of my way to eat there again. (Which we kinda did as from Ben Vorlich we were going in the opposite direction of our lovely hotel). Oh, almost forgot: The atmosphere there is very chill. Loved the cross between home-like and pub-like. My friend and I ate on the pub side, but the other dining room was also very pretty.