The Fluke Inn is my favorite sports pub in Inverness. Place to watch Football or American Soccer…read more Great crowd and locals instead of the typical tourist traps down the street towards downtown. Typical british dish, but be sure to order the french fries drenched in cheese topped with ham. One side is the restaurant full service the other side is for sports fans. Great location right behind the Inverness Golf Course.

The Fluke is a cracking pub. They do good food at…read morelunchtimes with lots of specials on the menu and special price deals. It's pub grub but the portions are hearty and the food is pretty good. It gets busy at the weekends and can be a bit cheesy with Karaoke or a disco but a few beers soon helps you to let your hair down! The combination of locals, squaddies & nurses can be explosive but it's handled well by the staff and the bad guys are quickly moved on. It's got a pool table and a darts board in a wee cubby round the back.

We stopped in one night, not as part of a tour or experience, during our time in Inverness. You can…read moreget whisky and good recommendations at almost all of the venues and bars in town, but The Malt Room is supremely whisky-focused...no entertainment or food...just whisky with bartenders who are experts in what they serve. We had a Kilchoman dram which we liked, but we especially liked the ability to have a conversation with the server about what we might want and the no-pressure offer to smell the corks and make a good choice. There is quite a lot to choose from, and they offer flights as well. It's an intimate space...a few comfortable chairs, and you can stand at the bar as well. It may be a destination for whisky tourists, but plenty of locals seemed to be there as well. The address is on Church Street, but the entrance itself is off a small passageway off Church Street on the way to the food court entrance of the Victorian Market indoor mall...but there is a sign on Church Street pointing the way. If Whisky is your thing, and you don't want the liveliness and noise that comes with the nearby music bars, The Malt Room is the place to go!

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

Food was delicious. We ordered appetizer of mushrooms and cheese. Whole button mushrooms in a dish…read moreof melted cheese. Also ordered smoked haddock patties and pie of the day. Both were delicious. It was a Thursday so we made no reservations. Orders came quickly. Great place to eat if you are staying at the Holiday Inn. Very interesting artwork on the walls. For some reason they could not light our tabletop tea light?!

It's kinda pub food but one that is actually nice. There are two sides in the restaurant one for…read more"fine" dining and other for casual dining where you order at the bar and food is taken to your table once is ready. I didn't find it overpriced and portions were well sized. There were quite a few options for vegetarians which is always a good things for me. I had the stuffed pumpkin with lentil Dahl, served on rice which was supposed to be coriander rice but it was just plain basmati. The greens garnishing on top of my pumpkin were a bit off and I just put it aside. Overall my dish was nice. My husband asked lamb with cheddar cottage pie and veggies. He said it was quite nice too. I'm planning on coming back to try their other dishes as they all sound interesting.

As another of my locals, I have to give Dows 5 stars. The pub is split in 2 - the Sports Bar,…read morefeaturing pool table, darts board, jukebox and quiz machine, and the lounge bar which hosts quiz nights, karaoke nights and poker tournaments. Although the clientele are generally older, there are quite a lot of youths from the neighbouring Hilton and Drakies regions who tend to start their nights there. Within the lounge bar is the restaurant, which boasts a tasty menu at reasonable prices. The poker tournaments on Thursday nights encourage more people into the bar, and creates a chilled-out atmosphere.

This is the closest I get to a local bar and I have to say taht I really like it as a friendly…read moreplace to watch the football: cheap beer good atmosphere (i have not experienced the neds, but maybe i am just lucky) and the pub grub is very good for what it is. I would say this is the best pub to watch the football in Inverness (other pubs might have more screens or be bigger)

We had just driven from Keswick and needed to find a good place to get a hearty dinner. We came…read moreacross Benleva only a short distance from our hotel. Dinner starts at 5pm and even though we showed up early, they let us order. It was excellent. Clean, football on the TV, great selection of beer, excellent service and great menu selection. After a couple of Guinness and a very good meal, we were able to relax and enjoy our evening. Can't say enough about our bartender, would go back in an instant. The only thing I would do differently is stay at their hotel also, have a few more Guinness & shot some pool!

Pros: - warm atmosphere…read more- free parking - casual clothing - TV to watch sporting events - indoor and outdoor seating - live music starting at 9:30pm - moderately priced food, amazing whiskey selection from all regions of Scotland - Scottish and local foods on menu - This is perfect to escape from the rain, especially if you're looking for a down to earth and easy vibe atmosphere Room for improvement: - falafel burger is very dry, a nice spread on it would be an easy fix! Tip: the peanut butter and chocolate lava cake was so WARM and comes with a scoop of rich vanilla ice cream! SO. GOOD.

Beautiful building on the Loch Ness River, although views are limited as they own three buildings…read more Location is great. Food was fine. Bar service was slow, but understandable because a few bus loads of people had arrived. Double occupancy means twin beds. No top sheet, thick duvet only. Beds are firm and all pillows are the same...2" pancakes. No A/C or heat. Portable fan/heat, but window opens slightly. Tight bathrooms, no washcloths (expected in Europe). Bellboy was excellent and went out of his way!

Massage therapist, Ma , just gave me the best foot massage I have ever had. I have had several…read moresurgeries on my troubled feet and she made them feel like new. She is amazing!!!!

Stopped in here because to tired to go any further after a long transit day. Located in the lobby…read moreof Mercure Inverness, it has a chill atmosphere. The server I had was very friendly and chill. I ordered a steak and a beer for a late dinner. Steak was cooked to order. Sauces are extra but I ordered the peppercorn anyway. Steak was good without the sauce. The sauces added to the flavor but not worth what they were charging for. Beer selection is very limited. Place is more cocktail and wine oriented. While the var is open 24 hours, the kitchen closes ar 11pm.

I visited Lochinver in mid-July 2012 and was given the Caberfeidh as a recommendation when I got…read morefuel in the village, in reality there are only 2-3 places to eat in the evening, but I wasn't disappointed. There is a restaurant at the front and a bar/lounge at the back overlooking the river and loch which was very pleasant as the sun set. The menu showed a good range, including locally sourced ingredients. A selection of beers, proper real ale as well as fizzy keg (if you must), though I didn't get as far as what looked like a good selection of malt whisky. All of this was at a good price, not burger flippin' cheap but I certainly didn't feel like I was paying over the odds at all. I can't think of a reason why the Caberfeidh shouldn't have 5 stars.

This review is for the "Grill Room Restaurant" only…read more We happened upon the Carrbridge Hotel on our road trip day heading from the Highlands down to Stirling. We got hungry while driving through Cairngorm National Park, so we got off the A9, ended up in Carrbridge, saw a sign about meals being served all day and stopped in. The dining room itself was nice and clean, and the gentleman working as bartender and server was quite friendly. The menu is varied, including traditional Scottish fare, pasta, Indian dishes, and kebabs. I ordered the Cullen Skink-- a thick, potato-based fish soup similar to clam chowder-- and it was delicious. My husband tried the spicy beef kebab and said it wasn't spicy and the garlic mayo was odd, but that the beef itself was great. I can't speak to the hotel itself, but if you find yourself in this bit of the Highlands, this is a good place to stop for a quick bite to eat.

From the owner: The Carrbridge Hotel, set in the magnificent Spey Valley, is ideally situated, due to its central…read moregeographical location, for exploring the Highlands. Strathspey and Badenoch provide a wealth of facilities and attractions throughout the year for the whole family. Golfing, loch or river fishing, horse riding, hill walking, mountain biking, canoeing and wind surfing are just some of the vast range of activities available close by. Aviemore Mountain Resort, at the foot of the Cairngorms, is one of Scotland's leading ski resorts and is only a 20 minutes drive.

TLDR: tourists should avoid or be prepared for frustration…read more Went there on a Thursday night at 8:20pm. We were told the kitchen closed at 8. No problem, that's on me, even though the hours published on their website don't list the kitchen closing during any certain times and their hours went until much, much later. Still, no real complaint; just the way it is. Fast forward to Sunday. I won't get caught short again; I have a foolproof plan. I'll call ahead. The discourteous person on the other end of the phone explains to me that their kitchen hours are 1115a to 730p. Thanks, we will see you before long then. We arrive just prior to 3pm and the same person I spoke to on the phone informs me that they simply have nothing available; reservations required. Now, this isn't posted on their website, but I understand that since it's Easter Sunday, they may have temporary rules for that. But how about this? TELL ME THAT ON THE PHONE WHEN I CALL AND ASK ABOUT TODAY'S KITCHEN HOURS!!! My bottom line in this place is that they may have great food, but I suspect that they just aren't tourist friendly. We will not give them a third opportunity and if you're here for leisure, I'd recommend that you avoid this place as well. Unless you draft an airtight questionnaire determining when they will deign to allow you to be seated for dinner. And maybe the hostess/phone person should be picked for her abilities to communicate in a friendly, approachable manner.

This was a charming restaurant, friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. The food is delicious! You can…read moretell that the chef enjoys his work!