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.

This is a MUST VISIT if you're in Inverness. I was lucky enough to get to chat with Bruce…read moreMacGregor, one of the owners, and listen to him play. His passion, talent, and story telling is unmatched! The roast dinner was delicious and the cocktails were so fun! They take great care with the details around the pub, giving nods to history while pushing forward progress within the re-adoption of traditional Scottish music. Come for a drink or a meal, and stay for the vibes, history, and immense talent on stage.

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!

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.

If the car park is full I wouldn't recommend going in. We went in and were told to go to the bar…read morearea but then they were disorganized, told us to have a seat and they would come over but then just kept serving people walking up to the bar. We waited another 15 minutes but finally left. Too bad as it looked really cute.

Sometimes, one or two employees are the weakest links that destroy a team's effort to provide an…read moreotherwise fine dining experience. That was the case here, as two young women seemed to split the service for our group of five. Neither one seemed to feel any responsibility for our table, or to be interested in actually serving. Just ordering water was a chore. There were mistakes in the drinks and food order, eventually rectified. But they saved the worst for the end. We told each in unmistakable terms that we would like to box/wrap approximately half of three meals so that we could enjoy desserts. Later, after the food taken away failed to re-appear, we were told, "There's been a bit of a mix-up." All the food had been thrown away. I feel badly for saying so, because the food was excellent and the venue a pleasant one. But this was the most lackadaisical service we received in five weeks of European travel.

We were staying at the nearby Invernairne Hotel (highly recommend), and our hosts suggested…read moreBandstand for a walkably close supper. Very friendly server, beautiful views and a good overall vibe. The food was very good, especially the steak and ale pie. We were a bit travel-weary at this point, and Bandstand was a perfect spot to have a relaxing, low-key meal and bracing drinks while enjoying views of the water. Pay them a visit!

I've traveled all over the world and have had steak and ale pies that don't come close to what I…read morehad here. Service was great and the atmosphere is cozy, quiet and intimate. My wife also loved her meal. For all you tourists....I highly recommend! Stay away from the city and give this location and village a chance. It's the real Scotland! I must add that the hotel and staff went above and beyond for us. I never give 5 stars and originally gave my "high 4" but the attention and detail was above and beyond what we ever expected. We've traveled all over the world and never received the service we had tonight. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!!

Great local pub. Burger was great and the people were very friendly. Great place to get some local…read moreflavor.

First time in they were not serving food and we had a person with a wheelchair which provided some…read morechallenges. The place was nearly empty and I was hesitant about how great could it be. Thank heaven we are not faint of heart because Euan was the best bartender in the UK! He taught us how to add water to the whiskey to open it up! We came back to see him and ate dinner but sadly he was gone but the food was awesome! Even the Mac and cheese was off the charts! Please come by and tell them we sent you!

It was very quite on the Sunday night. We enjoyed our food a…read morelot (delicious haggis!) Wish we come back again on a day when the bar is full!

I wanted to like this place, cute atmosphere, smelled good, nice music, but from the second we…read morewaked in, the seemingly annoyed long haired red head 'greeted' us. Our service was horrible, we waited over 40 mins for our food, it took us forever to get our order taken, and we were being completely ignored. Anytime we ask her for something she seems completely put off. What was worse as there was hardly anybody in the place. Pretty pissed by the time we got our food and completely over it. Our waitress and an older gentleman who what I think was an owner were completely oblivious. I watched other people come in and order and then leave because they waited so long. i"it was ridiculous

Food was fair but service was poor. Ordered an Old Fashioned that was so small.. only a little over…read morea finger and cost 11£. No wonder the place was empty

Good service at this pub! Fish and chips were good. The ham pie was good too. Good pub at the train…read morestation.

Amazing spot! We were in from the US and we wanted to find a local spot for dinner and this was it!…read moreLiterally best food we have had on our trip and it was SO affordable! We wish we could go back tomorrow! Richard and his wife are so kind and nice and the food and hospitality was amazing! The spot was clean and easy to park too, 5+ stars!