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    The Castle Tavern

    3.9 (53 reviews)
    ModerateBars, British
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Roast Lamb

    Outstanding spot for lunch! My husband had Sunday roast, delicious and very reasonably priced. He cleared the plate. I had the Cullen Skink, piping hot and not overly thick/creamy. I also had the warm tomato and goat cheese salad, and it was so so good!

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    Amanda C.

    Food and live music, and a great view of the castle The food is delicious and portions are very generous

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    Erin M.

    It was a windy and rainy afternoon in Inverness as we were trying to see the Diplomatic Castle when all of a sudden we turn the corner and saw this quaint little Pub. Looking for some respite and a pint we quickly entered in and was greeted with the usual Scottish hospitality and a great pint of Red Ale. We were not there for dinner although saw many entrees and they looked delicious. For us this place was the best place to be at the right time. Out of all the pubs I've been to, this one had the most welcoming curb appeal and was cute as haggis pie!

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    John C.

    Ordered the haggis crepe, mushroom soup, and Scottish salmon. The quality of the food is on par with the fancier restaurants in town. The crepe has a nice chewy texture despite that it's covered in sauce and the haggis is fresh is flavorful. Salmon is cooked just right; moist and flaky with no overt fishy smell, lemon not required to mask anything. Very cosy restaurant and seating could be a bit tight inside.

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    Veronica J.

    The Castle Tavern served the best Haggis I have tried up to date, therefore I think the venue deserves 5 stars! It is located very close to the castle and is quite busy, so I suggest you reserve your place in advance if possible or at least call and ask whether they have seating space available. Big portions justify slightly higher prices - I had to cancel my main because the starter was enough. The soup is served in a huge bowl, you probably won't need the main;)

    Dirty Mac n Cheese
    Andy B.

    Rustic Scotland ambience. The Castle Tavern is a traditional Real Ale bar, restaurant and beer garden in Inverness. While attempting to visit the castle (which was closed), we stopped here for dinner. I ordered the Dirty Mac n Cheese and washed it down with an Innis & Gunn Lager. Both were awesome. The service was very good. I definitely recommend eating here while traveling to Inverness.

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    Raina S.

    Across from the entrance of the Innerness Castle! If you're ever here try the Haggis.

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    Scott P.

    Definitely a nice spot to sit outside, take in some good weather (if you are lucky) and have a pint.

    Euge R.

    The Castle Tavern is located in front of the entrance to the Inverness Castle. It's very quaint restaurant / pub that provides a great view of the River Ness. The Tavern is on its own block and probably my favorite pub in Inverness. The service is friendly and you can sit outside or eat on the second floor where the main restaurant location is located. If your here for just drinks the first floor has a nice set up to mingle and enjoy your scotch. The food served is traditional Scottish food but what really stands out is simply the location and the vibe this place exudes.

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    The Cullen Skink soup was amazing! The staff were very friendly, and the ambiance was very nice.

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    Loved this place. Tasty food and very friendly bar tenders. I highly recommend to all!

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    Decent priced drinks, great staff & service, awesome view, and a good selection of real Scottish ales. What more could you ask for?

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    So much fun! Great beer and hard cider. Sat with locals all night and felt like we belonged!

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    Great food. Friendly staff. Americans in the midst of World Cup Fifa games. Visit for sure if you're here

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    Coming from CA their hoppiest beer isn't that hoppy but it still made us happy! Nice atmosphere and attentive staff :)

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    The castle tavern is a delightful little eatery in the heart of Inverness, not to far from Inverness Castle and River Ness.

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    Loch Ness House Beefeater

    Loch Ness House Beefeater

    2.0(5 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    ££

    I'm struggling to even justify one star…read more Table of 6, arrived, shown to table, drinks order taken, food order taken, 30 minutes later drinks arrive.... 30 minutes after drinks the starters arrive - very average - after starters long 40 minute wait for main courses - average burgers with 7 chips which were soggy - youngest sons burger wrong - waiter says he will get a fresh burger - 5 attempts & 45 minutes later a burger arrives over cooked and not very good Waiter friendly, manager couldn't even manage a smile let alone a restaurant. Will not be back. Beyond poor

    This bar is attached onto The Premier Inn hotel on the banks of the canal just outside Inverness…read morecity centre. The bar and restaurant are open to residents and non residents alike and in fact the majority of the clientelle are guarenteed to be locals! The whole place has just been done up and re-opened as the front section is a listed building and boy is it looking good! Food is typical Beefeater style so lots of burgers, steaks, nachos etc. You won't leave here hungry however it isn't fine dining if that's what you're after. They offer daytime and evening value meals but this is only within certain hours and outwith these times the prices hike up! If you just want some pub grub to enjoy along with your pint then this is the place. The sharing combos are great snacks for a few of you to share and at £8.99 it isn't bad value as the plate comes fully loaded with everything from potato skins, chicken kebabs, garlic bread, breaded muchrooms and coleslaw - finger licking good!!! However this being said, it is Inverness we are talking about here. So, for them to be serving pints and spirits + mixers for £3.60 it is pretty steep! They shut the bar before midnight so you could always head into town from here. Nice outside area with tables and chairs to soak up the Scottish sunshine though and all in all a nice little place.

    Mash Tun

    Mash Tun

    4.4(22 reviews)
    37.1 mi
    ££

    We stopped here for lunch while we were whiskey tasting in the area. Service was excellent,…read morebeautiful park just outside. We tried the gnocchi, mussels, steak and chicken parm pasta. Everyone enjoyed their meal except me. The chicken was good but the pasta was bland. The mac and cheese was kind of bland as well which is surprising. Its a very nice bar restaurant. Big selection of whiskeys and they have a really cool cigar and whiskey room.

    Like many of the eateries we're trying on this trip, we came across Mash Tun online. I was excited…read moreto try the venison pie. According to my husband it was less gamey than what he's used to, likely due to the domestic farming of the deer and every other time he's had venison it's been wild. So if you're not into gamey meats, but curious to try venison, this could be a great option for you. We ordered a few cocktails and a glass of wine during dinner, but we've noticed a trend. It takes a long time to get drinks out here in the country and I'm not sure why. There were 3 waitstaff for the 7 tables and while the food came out like clockwork, drinks were slow to come by. We got our first set of drinks before dinner and were able to sip them during our meal. I was really excited about dessert and we ordered the cranacan and the sticky toffee pudding. My husband ordered an old fashioned and I ordered a glass of wine, but they weren't delivered until well after dessert was concluded. We even considered canceling the final drink order until our server informed us that the drinks were being made just then, and yet we still had to wait another 10 minutes before we got the drinks. In total we waited about 30 minutes for the 2nd round of drinks and by then we just wanted to leave. The restaurant itself is quaint and cozy with a nice loca feel. And once again, be sure to set a reservation in advance.

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