We stopped in one night, not as part of a tour or experience, during our time in Inverness. You can get 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! read more

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Quiet space with knowledgeable staff and a great selection of whiskeys. We shall return.

This place deserves a 6th star, but you need a love for whiskey to appreciate how amazing it is. 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 read more

If you go to one bar/whiskey bar...make it the Malt Room. It's a speakeasy down an alley and looks very 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. read more

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The selection of whiskies were great. We did a flight of whiskies from difference regions of Scotland. The staff were very friendly explaining the differences. This did seem to be a local hang out. Met a few locals who also provide recommendations. read more

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Very disappointing. Was looking for some interesting bottles to take back to the states. These guys I thought could do some samples to help me pick from the bottle store they own across the street. No samples only full pours. One selection they made was a single cask that they had bottled and sure this was promotion. Second was an uber expensive blend. Conclusion is they either don't know whiskey at all or likely just playing the game to part tourists from their $s which seems to be the Inverness norm. Avoid! read more

I love this place, tough to find down an alley, even tougher to find a seat or even a place to stand. I've been her twice and it's always full. A whiskey list to die for and the most knowledgeable bartenders anywhere in the world. My wife got a great cocktail since she doesn't drink whiskey and she claims it was the best she never had. Highly recommend read more

We enjoyed the Malt Room 2 nights in a row. The first night, we were looking for an after dinner dram and found this cozy, intimate space. We enjoyed a dram of Ardbeg before heading home. The next night, we bought tickets to the weekly whiskey gig. Little did we know we were about to have one of our best Scottish nights! We enjoyed a well curated whiskey tasting paired with live Scottish music. The music, the conversation, and the drink were incredible. The staff clearly knows their whiskey and stories. This is a night we will be talking about for years to come. read more

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Feels like an old speak easy when you walk in. It's down an alley and easy to miss. Very small and intimate. Staff are very knowledgeable, friendly and helped me decide what to try. Found out I enjoy Glenfiddich 18. Just loved this place. If I had another night in inverness, we'd go back to try a cocktail or two. I highly recommend it read more

So we were wandering the streets in look of a nice pub for our continued whiskey travels when I spotted this sign down a small close. When we barreled our way into the small door we stumbled into a nicely renovated small whiskey bar with a bar tender who not only loved whiskey but the stories of whiskey. I love knowing how a bottle came to be and what makes it different and interesting in its own story. Seating was comfortable and the atmosphere warm and sophisticated. I highly recommend taking a flight through the various bottles and learning about this water of life from true experts. read more

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Great ambiance and selection. Knowledgeable staff. Tucked away and off of the beaten path, felt like a nice place to settle in and enjoy ourselves out of the weather. read more

The Malt Room is a small but cosy bar with a wide range of Whisky, we ordered only a Cider / IPA so cannot judge on the Whisky itself. The very nice service advised other guests with high expertise about the different malts, very professional read more

One of the bar tenders at Scotch and Rye recommended we swing by here after we'd order a tasting of two whiskies from their bar. He said they had a great selection and curated flights. He was right! This little hide away is limited in space so if you are a big party, maybe reconsider. There were two of us and were able to tuck into a corner to order some flights. The staff was attentive, the whisky good, and the informationals about the whiskies in our flight were great. If you like a whisky and an intimate atmosphere, consider stopping here. read more

This has by far been our best Scotland experience. Matt was the epitome of hospitality and education. We found this place by chance and entered into an unforgettable evening of laughs, good whisky, great conversation and a memory to last a lifetime. Thanks Matt for the Smoke! read more

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If I could give this place 10 stars I would. This a cozy place with very friendly environment. The staff is amazing and highly knowledgeable about scotch. I came here alone and walked away knowing the entire bar, this place symbolizes what Scotland is about. read more

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The Malt Room is a boutique, small, full bar that caters to scotch lovers or those who want to learn about it. Although I've been drinking scotch for many years, the proprietor is a guy who really knows his scotches, and is only too happy to help you find the type of scotch that suits you best. Four of us recently spent the afternoon enjoying two scotch flights. It was a wonderful way to discover the flavors that we like, and even the characteristics that we like to avoid. After leaving, we all felt like we came away with a better understanding of the drink and the types and ages of scotch that best suit our taste. The Malt Room is a wonderful bar worth visiting. We defiantly plan to visit again and would likely be regulars if we lived in Scotland. read more

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Fantastic experience tonight at The Malt Room. Worth a stop to this new bar, whether you're in town for the night (like me) or a local. I'm not the most knowledgeable Whisky drinker, but the bartenders were patient, knowledgeable and provided a great education and conversation over a flight as I sampled some of Scotland's offerings. Quite enjoyed myself, and it capped off a great evening on the town in Inverness. If you find yourself in Inverness, swing on by - well worth the time! read more

Incredible prices, great ambience, and incredible whiskey. As a newbie to whiskey, I came here unsure what to expect but was thoroughly impressed. We got the whiskey and chocolate flight and the pairings were impeccable. The owner was working and was very helpful (not to mention very enjoyable to talk to). If I come to Inverness again, the Malt Room will be at the top of my list to visit! read more

Wonderful experience in a cozy knowledgeable atmosphere. Friendly local environment. Exactly what I was looking for in Scotland! read more

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Fantastic little place for a whisky flight. Staff were knowledgable and attentive, prices were decent and the whiskies were amazing.

Amazing whisky bar! Owner was super helpful and knowledgeable! Matt recommended several whisky's that would work for our tastes! Highly recommend this bar! read more

Perfect little tasting room. Comfortable place to lounge and have a drink. Modern decor in historic building, very cool. We enjoyed a whisky flight. read more

Simply amazing. We were looking to get a solid sampling and education in scotch. We wound up spending an entire afternoon with the owner, Matt. He walked us through some amazing drams of rare, old, and unique whiskeys. It was a great way to understand more about the craft in a chic environment with good company. read more

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John and Jack were fantastic hosts! They listened and offered suggestions for what to try. Very cozy and comfortable bar that offers beer as well. On my list for a return visit - great idea for anywhere else in the world. read more

very new bar, very pleasant experience with a great choice of whiskys

Really enjoyed my visit here. Bartender was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Very passionate about whisky and very patient with a tourist who is not an enthusiast. I learned a lot, and his recommendations were great. I'm really glad I stopped in. read more

We walked in here hoping for a high quality Scotch Whiskey bar, we were not disappointed! My wife doesn't drink whiskey and Matt, one of the owners, made her a phenomenal cocktail with whiskey that she loved. He shared a local small batch single malt that was great. We left to finish shopping, but came back later that night for the Tallisker 30 yr and a nice pineapple mojito. Oddly there aren't any Scotch Whiskey bars in Inverness except for this one. The whole staff is great! I hope one day we can make it back here. read more

The Malt Room was by-far the best whisky bar I have been to in Scotland. I have been traveling around Scotland for some time and grown to love whisky whilst here (how could you not?!). I was looking for a good place to have a night cap. After doing a quick Google search for "Whisky bars near me", I found The Malt Room at the top of my list with a 4.7 rating; outstanding. It was right down town and I thought it would be perfect for a drink. When I arrived, I was greeted with a smile by the bartender. I sat down at the bar and told her I was looking for something local, similar to Aberfeldy. She had me smell the Dalmore, which smelled delicious so I decided to go for it. The owner of the bar, Matt, arrived and took over for her as she joined me to have an after-shift dram herself. We all got to talking, I asked Heather and Matt all sorts of questions about whisky and different distilleries. They were very knowledgeable and able to answer all my questions, while allowing me to smell different types of whisky. Matt also made me a delicious cocktail made out of Japanese whisky, served with a grapefruit. So yummy. The atmosphere of this place is so cozy, from the lights to the wooden walls. You feel right at home here. The prices are fair, whisky delectable, and the customer service outstanding; what more could you ask for? I would definitely recommend you stop in here any chance you get! read more