Bakeries in Arbroath
Arbroath has 11 bakeries on our map, with the biggest clusters in Arbroath Centre, Cliffburn, Hospitalfield and Inverkeilor. Hover a bakery to spot it on the map, or tap Route for directions.
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All bakeries in Arbroath 1–11 of 11
The baking story of Arbroath
Arbroath is the home of the Arbroath smokie: a whole haddock, salted, tied in pairs and hot-smoked over hardwood in a barrel until the flesh is golden and flaky. The method came from the nearby fishing village of Auchmithie, whose families brought it with them when they moved to Arbroath's harbour in the 19th century. Arbroath is also where Scotland's nobles wrote the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320, at the town's great abbey. Its bakers serve the Angus specialities — Forfar bridies from just inland, butteries and Scotch pies — and smokies turn up in pies, pâtés and Cullen skink across the town. Eaten warm from the barrel, a smokie needs nothing more than a buttered roll.
Local bakes to look out for
- Forfar bridie – A horseshoe-shaped pastry of beef and onion from the neighbouring town.
- Scotch pie – A hot-water-crust pie of seasoned minced meat.
- Buttery – A flaky, salty, flattened roll from the north-east.
Bakery hunter's tip: Walk down to the harbour area known as the Fit o' the Toon, where smokehouses sell smokies warm from the barrel.
Did you know? The Arbroath smokie was granted Protected Geographical Indication status in 2004 and must be produced within five miles of the town.
Bakery types in Arbroath
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Bakers | 10 | 91% |
| Bakery Cafés | 1 | 9% |
| Doughnut Shops | 1 | 9% |
Early birds: first bakeries to open
| Bakery | Area | Opens from |
|---|---|---|
| Pie BOB's | Timmergreens | 6am |
| Pie Bob's | Kirkton | 6am |
| Keptie Bakery | West Port | 7am |
| Clark's Bakery | Hospitalfield | 7:30am |
Arbroath at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 11 |
|---|---|
| Busiest area | Arbroath Centre (5) |
| With published hours | 4 |
| Open on Sundays | 2 of 4 |
| Hygiene rated | 10 (70% top rated) |
| Nation | Scotland |
| Local time | Thu 8 Oct, 10:39 |
Bakeries in Arbroath: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Arbroath?
We currently list 11 bakeries in Arbroath, across 7 areas including Arbroath Centre, Cliffburn and Hospitalfield. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Which bakery opens earliest in Arbroath?
Pie BOB's has the earliest published opening time at 6am. Opening times can vary by day, so check the bakery's page for the full week.
Are bakeries in Arbroath open on Sundays?
Of the 4 bakeries with published hours, 2 open on Sundays. Each listing shows a live open or closed badge based on UK time.
Do Arbroath bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
7 of the 10 bakeries with a published inspection result hold a top rating (4–5, or Pass in Scotland). Ratings come from the Food Standards Agency register.
What kind of bakeries can I find in Arbroath?
The most common type is traditional bakers (10), followed by bakery cafés and doughnut shops.