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.

A wonderful friendly pub on the black isle. Two real ales from the nearby and excellent Cromarty…read morebrewery are excellently served and even come with 20p off a pint for CAMRA members. The bar staff are really friendly and the small but cosy bar area is lovely. It would be the perfect place for a pint during poor weather. However in good weather there is a beer garden to make the most of it! There's a bistro at the rear in which you can have a proper sit-down meal, but you can also pick up some tasty bar food too. We had ham and cheese toasties (£2.50) which were massive and must have contained a whole block of cheese on each sandwich. Incredible value. Dog friendly too, as are the locals!

A good little pub in Rosemarkie. Very cosy, especially when the fire is lit. A very traditional…read moredecor inside wood panels. Good beer too. Has a beer garden for the (all too short) summer.

Great little pub. Good beer and the service was great. We met one of the owners Steven, he was very…read morefriendly and gave us some good tips on other pubs and restaurants to try. Had dinner there tonight, we both had the bacon cheeseburger which was outstanding. Highly recommend Jackos.

A small bar on one of the streets leading to the harbour…read more Very friendly atmosphere, not your typical pub, feels almost like a student bar. Standard bar menu, nachos, fish and chips, burgers, etc.. Drinks can be ordered in regular or watering can sizes.

I was really put off by their plates. They felt so dirty I didn't want to finish my meal but just…read moreget out of there. Sorry!

I've never experienced a rude Scots before, but this pub showed me it is possible…read more I at first thought the 2 ladies on were having bad days, or maybe they were born with a negative disposition; but alas, moments after the scowling blond took my order told me the only place I could sit, I noticed here face light and joke and laugh with the regulars. This behaviour then shifted back to rude scowl when other "foreigners" came in and ordered food. The blonde also only offered me bottled water...which has NEVER been done to me over the past year I've lived in the UK. As a former server, I knew what she was doing and she was very lucky I already was wanting a sparkling water otherwise she would've gotten back a little of her own cheekiness. Food was horrible on top of the rude staff.... DON'T GO!...use the cafe around the block.

Comfortable atmosphere, room to move about. The staff is friendly and accommodating. If you're in…read morethe pub, food is ordered at the bar and brought to your table. Seating is also available outside. This place is also one street above the main street that runs along the shore. So if you're a tourist (like me) this is a great place to avoid the tourists. The beer is cold, the food is hot, the smiles are warm. - did I mention this place is clean and well lit?

This is a great pub in the ground floor of the Argyll Hotel. Decent prices, friendly patrons and…read morestaff. Food was quite good, prices were fair. They have Pub Trivia in Tuesdays at 8:30 PM (well, maybe more like 9 PM). It's £1 per person to play, and the questions are 1) British-centric, and 2) difficult, but it's fun and worth the price of participating. A great place for a drink or a meal.

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 place was wonderful. We stopped here on our way back to England for lunch. The service was…read moregreat and the food was spectacular. I believe Google listed it as being open 24 hours, but this place starts serving at 1200.

Little bar in a quiet little town. The fish and chips was really fresh and perfectly cooked :) if u…read morehappen to be in this area definitely pop in for a beer and fish :)

Food was good, music and environment was amazing!!! Service…read morehowever was horrendous. Server forgot us several times. Took our drinks and food order and didn't return, we had to call her over after waiting 20 minutes for our drinks. She apologized for forgetting. Our food took over an hour and half and she again apologized for forgetting to put the dinner order in.

Super fun live performer Friday night. The fish and chips and pie were great; the curry was a bit…read morebland. But the vibes were impeccable. The ciders were great and sweet. We were able to walk in at 5:30 PM on a Friday, but the place was packed at 6:30 PM

Good little local pub, we just went in for a couple of pints. Bartender was nice and the pints were…read moregood.

Well another visit to during a visit to Nairn, other half would not b happy if he did not get to…read morevisit. Friendly Bar Staff Locals for a bit of Craic! Hair straighteners at Ladies toilets, sparkly silver toilet sea in the ladies. Has a whisky of the month & wine offer. Lots of stairs up so be careful after you have enjoyed the refreshments.

We went to the Platform's sister restaurant in Portmahamaic,, ,the Castle. It's only been open 4…read moredays. The food was great, fun atmosphere, but I found a wood screw in my mussels. The owner was not apologetic and seemed annoyed with us. He said it added flavor. It would have been worse in a salad, but was ok in mussels, because you are picking things out. I was still unable to finish my meal. No refund, no extra dessert, nothing..

Amazing!!!! Highly recommend coming here! Food is excellent with great variety, very clean and the…read moreservice is wonderful. Felt very welcomed as a foreigner on holiday! And the cocktails are delicious