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MacGregors

4.6 (79 reviews)
Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Desiree D.

MacGregor's is a genuinely fun place right in the heart of Inverness, and it definitely has a proper buzz! We stopped by and immediately loved the vibe. It was incredibly busy, which speaks to its popularity, but the atmosphere was electric. We managed to snag a spot on the good patio, which is a great place to people-watch and enjoy a dram or a pint when the weather cooperates. The major highlight of the evening was the great live music. It really elevates the experience and makes MacGregor's feel like a true Highland pub. They boast an excellent selection of local beers and ciders, making it easy to sample some fantastic regional beverages. For food, I tried the chicken sandwich, and it was good--satisfying and well-made, hitting the spot perfectly for a pub meal.

Haddock, scotch egg, and halloumi
J J.

Fantastic service! Amazing food. Great ambience. Loved our trip here I will be back again for sure. I got three small plates and I am full

The Legend, and Scottish Sampler with a side of Haggis
Marco C.

This place was truly excellent, the best food I had in Scotland. There's not a lot of seating there, but fortunately it was reasonably warm outside on this day, and they have a decent size outdoor eating area. You go in and order at the bar and then they give you a number and they bring it to your table. Definitely recommend the Scottish sampler, complete with haggis and cullen skink - these things may have a bad name but they sure are tasty. A great supply of beers on tap and a solid Scotch whiskey list to boot. If you find yourself in Inverness, be sure to squeeze yourself into MacGregor's.

Meena C.

We stopped here on recommendation from our Airbnb hosts. This place is TINY and we only got a seat at a small table near the bar. We ordered drinks ( they were ok) and two appetizers. Both appetizers were ICE COLD - mozzarella sticks and the loaded fries. The chicken was cold which l was hesitant to eat. Would not recommend to other tourists.

Julie O.

Great atmosphere, great food & great entertainment! Get there early for a table/seating. Friendly group - everyone's welcomed.

Stout!!
Jennifer M.

Had a grand time at MacGregor's in Inverness on a rainy Friday evening. We sat down at a table and made some friends, drank the Dog Falls stout and enjoyed a proper evening at the pub! We had dinner there (I enjoyed the Steak and Ale Pie served with yummy crisp vegetables and chips) and then they booted us from the booth to make way for the musicians--a lively mix of 3 fiddles, bagpipes and guitar. Bruce McGregor, bar owner, was playing with the band! We snagged a spot at the bar next, which was a great way to see and hear the live music and avoid the cold and damp outside in the rainy beer garden. Great evening!

Honey chicken dish
Ash B.

Aside from having to sit outside amongst smokers (yes, I know it's a pub) this place was bustling for a Tuesday night. Super friendly patrons and hosts! The honey chicken on top of fries was super delicious (don't recall name).

Manish C.

Located in city centre Inverness is MacGregors, which claims to be the best bar in Scotland. I'm not so sure about the claim of being the best, but it'd definitely be in the conversation for the upbeat atmosphere and live music. There is very limited indoor seating, as many come for the live music. There is an outdoor patio if you can't get a seat inside, but you won't have direct views of the band, and it does tend to get chilly at night in northern Scotland. For food, we ordered the mozzarella sticks, fish & chips, and chicken burger. While the mozzarella stick were forgettable and served with some odd spicy salsa (definitely not a marinara sauce), the meals were both delicious and of above average quality. The Lost Orchards cider they had on tap also hit the spot. While you had to order yourself at the bar and there was nobody waiting on you, the staff that took orders and brought out food were very friendly. The star of the show was definitely the live music, as the band performed a variety of songs and the crew got larger as the night progressed as new band members joined the performance. Maybe since it was my first time watching a Scottish music being performed at a pub live, but the overall experience was worthy of 5 stars. I'd recommend a visit to MacGregors Bar if you're looking for live music and fun atmosphere in Inverness.

Robert E.

A completely outstanding experience. Visiting Scotland we stumbled on this amazing restaurant...and on carving day. Do not miss this place on a Sunday. You will not be disappointed. Lively, music, and outstanding roast and food!!!

The array of desserts
RM P.

What a fun place! Service was good etc. there's a dining room if you want the dining experience with full menu- we just got chips and sticky toffee pudding at the bar area. Fun people, lively atmosphere but the music wasn't blaring - so it was a nice time. I got coffee - husband got beer - teens got hot chocolate. Overall wonderful!

Whiskey tasting

100% YES! This is the best pub in all of the highlands! We went for the whiskey tasting and stayed till the lights were on! The musician (and incredible storyteller) Davy Holt made the night totally unforgettable. His charisma and powerful voice really blew us away. We had dinner there too- I had the lentil soup and my husband had something he loved, but we can't remember what. We had SO MUCH FUN! We made a bunch of friends, sang and danced the night away, all the bartenders were super friendly and helpful, and we wished this could be our neighborhood bar! Do not miss this one, and tell Davy we say hello from Philadelphia!

The Beast
Michelle F.

This burger was my first meal in Inverness! I'd been traveling through the UK and really craved a cheeseburger. I was able to easily walk in to some lively music and order directly from the bar. I like like that they have recommendations for beer that would complement my meal and they have a variety of options including salads! The servers were super quick and everyone had such a great time. Wish I got the T-Shit but it's cool... picture is worth a thousand words. This burger was a beautiful beast!

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We did the whisky tasting last night. I wish I could give 6 stars. Davey was amazing. the music, stories and of course....great whisky!

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Quick and friendly service. Great little spot to have drinks and some grub. Food was delicious.

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Kind and thoughtful brews and people. GO THERE!!!!! Long stressful afternoon totally saved by this place.

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Great ale, food and service!!! Highly recommend stopping at McGregors if you're in Inverness ...

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The gentleman who lead it was both an excellent guide through the history of Scotland but also an incredible musician.

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Johnny Foxes - Highland burger: topped with haggis & red onion chutney

Johnny Foxes

4.0(108 reviews)
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We ate here on our last night in Inverness after a very long day on a tour. We did not have…read morereservations but the restaurant was accommodating and kind. The World Cup Game was on so it was lively and fun. I will tell you, this was some of the best seasoned food we had the entire time we were in the UK (two weeks). Finally we didn't feel the need to add salt to something. The flavor was just spot on. My husband had the beer steak pie with puff pastry, I had the Cullen skink, my son had a pizza (I can't remember if it was on the kids' menu or not) and my daughter had a Caesar salad with chicken, which she eats a lot at home and had been craving. Both the skink and the stew were perfectly flavored! The fish in the stew was tender and so was the steak in the pie. If we ever go back to Inverness, we will be sure to be returning to Johnny Foxes. Oh! And our waiter was wonderful! I don't remember his name but a young blonde man with a mullet kind of haircut. Thank you to him!

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.

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Old Market Inn - Bonny Prince Charlie was here!

Old Market Inn

4.5(4 reviews)
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Look you are either going to absolutely love this place, or completely hate it. There is no middle…read moreground. Go there at 10pm one night, buy a beer and stand by the bar for 15 minutes. You'll see. Downstairs: Never been in, seems a bit 'Local' In the sense of 'Royston Vasey' rather than ' Rovers Return' though. But upstairs: A total gem. A 100% Music dive of the best sort. Bar is tiny, but still hosts some of the best LIVE music to be had in Inverness and beyond. True sometimes its comedically awful. But sometimes its totally amazing. You never know what you're gonna get, and that's part of the fun, More hits than misses in my experience. Place can be quiet (but is never empty), or it can be completely packed out. It has a totally amazing friendly buzz either way. One day you'll get a 6 piece Death Metal band, next it could be some grey haired R&B growler, or a Cornish folk duo. At the weekends, don't be surprised to see 18 year old Goths drinking snakebite next to bearded kilties with Guiness who - but for the smoking ban - would doubtless be chuffing away on pipes. Mucially its mainly quieter Folky type stuff during week nights, and touring wannabes and up and coming bands playing the weekends. The size of the place means that the acts are mixed in with everyone else. Friendly, scruffy, and very chilled out, this is the bar where the Proclaimers hung out before they made it big. I almost always pass through when I'm out on the town planning to head to Hootenanny or wherever, and quite often, end up staying put.

The upstairs pub has all you want if you like to hang out with a few pals over a pint or four…read more there is live music over the weekends thae staff are great and the atmosphere is warm great place for students.

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Old Market Inn - It's not a bar with music. It's music with a bar.

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It's not a bar with music. It's music with a bar.

MacGregors - pubs - Updated June 2026

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