Inverness Airports is a miniature version of it larger brethren. While it only has three gates, it…read morehas a number of nice shops, eating establishments, and sufficient waiting areas making it a comfortable port. We've been in and out through INV twice and found both visits very comfortable and stress-free. Airport and shop staff are friendly and patient, free WIFI is available as well as water fountains for refilling your water bottles. Bathrooms are well-maintained, easy to find, and humorously marked. Things to know: * Hotel accommodations adjacent to the airport are available for travelers who are departing very early/arriving late, or run into flight cancellation challenges. * There is a book exchange for travelers interested (located to the right as you enter the waiting area, just past security). * There is no unpaid arrival waiting/"cellphone lot" parking available.

We had an excellent experience flying into/out of Inverness airport March 2023. The airport is very…read moresmall but very efficient, easy to navigate, and relaxing! Staff are all lovely and helpful - so kind and friendly. There are only three gates, but there are shops and cafes before AND after security - so we had plenty of options for food and drinks while we waited. It was late night when we landed - we had connected in London and our flight to Inverness was surprisingly packed. There's only one baggage claim and it was pretty chaotic and crowded but we had zero issues getting our bags and getting out. There are no Ubers or Lyft around the Highlands - the Uber app works but always says "no cars available". They use taxi here and there's a taxi stand just outside the airport. Taxis are almost always waiting but if not, they have the phone number posted on the stand - we had a taxi in less than 15 mins. There's a bus service that goes from the airport to the city center but it takes twice as long and isn't as reliable in this small rural area - and we didn't want to fuss with that so late at night - so I can't speak to it. Coming back in to leave took a little longer than I expected - from check in, through security and to our gate took two of us about 45 minutes. Security is a tad slow but there's no TSA precheck etc so it's the full security experience - take out all electronics, liquids, shoes off etc etc. The staff were all courteous and friendly. Surprisingly this tiny airport has a tiny lounge (Aspire) haha! It didn't look to be opened though - I peered through the doors and it looked like it was being used for storage - I did see one or two people come out of it though so I'm not sure. WiFi is fast and free and works very well. There are nice views of the runway and distant fields from the waiting areas. We had a hot mocha from the cafe after security and it was yummy - and their prices were reasonable considering we're a captive audience in an airport. There are several clean bathrooms and plenty of signs around announcing flight info. The signs were kept current and accurate - helped us when we had a gate change. There are some nice welcome signs coming in from the plane when you arrive and at the main entrance when you're leaving - great for photos. Great experience here - wouldn't hesitate to come back!

Food was good, music and environment was amazing!!! Service…read morehowever was horrendous. Server forgot us several times. Took our drinks and food order and didn't return, we had to call her over after waiting 20 minutes for our drinks. She apologized for forgetting. Our food took over an hour and half and she again apologized for forgetting to put the dinner order in.

Super fun live performer Friday night. The fish and chips and pie were great; the curry was a bit…read morebland. But the vibes were impeccable. The ciders were great and sweet. We were able to walk in at 5:30 PM on a Friday, but the place was packed at 6:30 PM

Re: Delicious Sticky Toffee Pudding…read more To the Greek couple we met in Inverness, with great apologies, we suffered confusion of which delicious desserts we had at various restaurants around the city, inadvertently directing you towards a place that did not serve sticky toffee pudding. We should have pointed you towards MacGregor's as having the most delicious sticky toffee pudding, now verified after having several others that did not perfectly balance sweet with salt as that of the sticky toffee pudding at MacGregor's. If the pub is full, please find your way to the end of the bar and the small door to the left that takes you to the cosy table service room where Jess and other wait staff, including little Nala, will take the best care of you. We also highly recommend the steak & ale pie and fish & chips, should you require something a bit more than the sticky toffee pudding. Again, apologies, and we are certain you will have a fantastic experience at MacGregor's!

We had a very good dinner on the restaurant side and then slipped over to the bar where we snagged…read moreseats near the musicians and enjoyed a pint while they played and played. A quite memorable evening for us in Inverness.

Furiously raining outside. A wonderful pub with a lovely menu for lunch and accessible WiFi…read more I ordered a lovely pea and mint soup. It was not thick or creamy. Just right. I've been craving a big salad and chef made a special one for me. Just what I wanted. My husband ordered the steak and ale pie with chips and veg. A real Scottish lunch. Excellent food. Great friendly service.

Great, old school tavern near Cawdor Castle which we visited first before coming here for a late…read morelunch and some beers. We had out host's dogs with us so we sat in the side room with its separate bar. Plenty of on tap offerings and I went with the local amber ale. I was surprised to see Menabrea which is one of my favorite Italian beers, but when in Scotland stay with the local products. I had the smoked fish platter which was very large and quite good. Plenty of different types of fish and condiments along with some crackers and bread. A much more filling lunch than I expected but very good nonetheless. Staff was very friendly and the decor is classic pub decor. I'd be a regular here if I lived close by.

Absolutely stunning and a great place to get a drink. Easily accessible and a splendid environmentread more

Let me start off by saying this is my first review. As a restaurant owner myself I like to steer…read moreclear of the whole scene. I do however find Yelp to be a helpful metric and this is the first time since I have been a member of yelp since 2009 that hospitality has challenged by stance. There is so much to say, but as a 46 year old who has spent their entire life enjoying the sound of their own voice I will keep this brief as I am being dragged, kicking and screaming, into maturity. Just outside of Inverness sits a quirky and humble inn perched on a corner in a village with the same qualities in equal measure. The host and owner, Jim, has plied his trade here since 2003 and I can only imagine that the well worn, but not shabby, interior and decor is a product of passion for his craft. They seem to have an ability to cobble together a staff that only exceeds their grace in hospitality in their camaraderie as a team with a total sweetie manning the ship. Everyone is beyond welcoming. The food veers away from your typical standard Scottish pub fare with splashes of American standards along with some continental fare, while still having chow that is common to the region. The beer and whisky menu is curated and a welcome refreshment on the middle leg of our journey as most Scottish pubs tend to lean more towards regional standards, not a bad thing, but after drinking dozens of pints of bitters and milds it was a delight to see a lovely pilsner on draft. I am not a whisky drinker myself but I am in hospitatliy and over hearing the servers describe the selection when asked by the guests one can tell they have done their homework. All in all a place busting with charm and personality in each and every employee and hospitality at its finest. If you're lucky enough to be able to take the trip and brave the roads you will be handsomely rewarded.

Before we went on our trip, my boyfriend did a little bit of research on the are we would be…read morestaying so we didn't waste time trying to figure out nearby good places. Not even 10 minutes from our place he had marked The Anderson. Just a short drive from our AirBnb, and lucky to get a parking spot just across from it, this was starting to be a great night. We walk in, and the host immediately greeted us. There was an empty room to our left, which I'm assuming was for private parties or busier nights, but we were escorted straight in the room behind the host. Cozy room, with a small bar, and filled with locals. All having a good time, and some even talking with the staff showing they visit the restaurant often. That was a good sign and made us feel great about picking this place for dinner. Our server was awesome. Very friendly, treated us like family, and helped us with what to order. The specials of the day are all written down on a chalk board and she brought it to our table and explained each dish to us. One of the things we wanted to try was their haggis, and since we didn't know if we would like it or not, she recommended just getting a side which she said would be enough for both of us. On top of that I got the Special Pie of the day: Chicken Bacon and Mushroom pie. The way she described it sounded delicious so I just had to try it, even if I'm not a fan of pie crust. Haggis came out and to my surprise I really liked it. It's texture is kind of like ground beef and corn beef hash in one (IMO), salty and flavorful. The Pie was perfection! I even loved the crust. Homemade, flaky, buttery delicious crust but not a lot of it so you can truly enjoy the flavors of the filling. Tender juicy chicken, creamy sauce with mushrooms and the bacon adds more flavor to it. The pasta special was a monkfish wrapped with pancetta with a creamy sauce and was divine. While we enjoyed our dinner we also had the chance to pick a record to play on the turntable - How cool is that? And even with the music and everyone having conversations all around the place was never loud so we could enjoy our conversation as well. Honestly one of the best finds during our trip.

Good little local pub, we just went in for a couple of pints. Bartender was nice and the pints were…read moregood.

Well another visit to during a visit to Nairn, other half would not b happy if he did not get to…read morevisit. Friendly Bar Staff Locals for a bit of Craic! Hair straighteners at Ladies toilets, sparkly silver toilet sea in the ladies. Has a whisky of the month & wine offer. Lots of stairs up so be careful after you have enjoyed the refreshments.

While the name and location scream "tourist trap", Johnny Foxes is an outstanding pub that happens…read moreto draw in a non local crowd. We dropped by for an early dinner and got seated right away in a booth. The menu is broadly pub fare, with a focus on burgers and a couple of more upscale dishes (including an excellent fried camambert). We split the camambert (panko crusted and served with a fig and onion jam); my wife had a vegan Scotch broth + house made bread + tomato & pesto bruschetta, while I went with the highland burger: haggis on top of 6oz of dry aged Angus beef. The burger was exceptional, with a deep and pleasantly gamey flavour while the haggis added some richness. Paired with a pint of a local cask ale (Cromarty Brewing Happy Chappy pale), it was as good as dinner as we could've imagined on our first night in the Highlands.

Excellent spot for meal in Inverness. It has a wonderful ambiance especially the booths. It's a pub…read morebut won't table service. They have live music today starting at 10:30. But the highlight is the food. My wife ordered the mussels. They were served in a light cream sauce with a hint of peppers. Sublime and plentiful. I had the soup wich was very good and the steak and Guinness pie. Excellent and so much food I could not finish. Top notch service

Great little pub. Good beer and the service was great. We met one of the owners Steven, he was very…read morefriendly and gave us some good tips on other pubs and restaurants to try. Had dinner there tonight, we both had the bacon cheeseburger which was outstanding. Highly recommend Jackos.

A small bar on one of the streets leading to the harbour…read more Very friendly atmosphere, not your typical pub, feels almost like a student bar. Standard bar menu, nachos, fish and chips, burgers, etc.. Drinks can be ordered in regular or watering can sizes.

This place deserves a 6th star, but you need a love for whiskey to appreciate how amazing it is…read more What a rare treat with absolutely incredible whiskeys and knowledgeable and capable staff. It's the star of Inverness if you are on a whiskey travel, a must see

If you go to one bar/whiskey bar...make it the Malt Room. It's a speakeasy down an alley and looks…read morevery unassuming from the outside. However, once you go in you are transported into another entire setting. Very chic, modern cool vibe with great service and an incredible selection of whiskey. Don't take my word for it...they have the best Whiskey Bar of Scotland award to show for it.