Castle Restaurant

Serving traditional Scottish café-restaurant food, the Castle Restaurant is a legend in its own time. This place has been serving the cheapest stick-to-the-ribs meals in Inverness for more than 40 years.

• Address:

  41 Castle Street, Inverness

• Phone:

  +44 146 323 0295

Chez Roux Restaurant

Excellent, imaginative dishes with local ingredients are what to expect at Chez Roux Restaurant. In a quiet and elegant atmosphere you can enjoy Scottish dishes with a French twist.

• Web:

  www.rocpool.com

• Address:

  Culduthel Road, Inverness

• Phone:

  +44 146 324 0089

• More info:

  Located at the Rocpool Reserve Hotel

Mustard Seed

Mustard Seed is a former church that has been converted into a stylish restaurant. Here you can choose tasty dishes from a menu inspired by the imaginative, modern Italian cuisine.

• Web:

  www.mustardseedrestaurant.co.uk

• Address:

  16 Fraser Street, Inverness

• Phone:

  +44 1463 220220

Number 27

Number 27 is the upbeat kind of bar you want to spend your whole evening in. For those who are craving meat they serve savoury burgers and have a special steak offer on Mondays.

• Web:

  www.number27inverness.uk

• E-mail:

  no27bar@gmail.com

• Address:

  27 Castle St, Inverness

• Phone:

  +44 1463 241999

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Thu 11am11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12:30am, Sun 12.30pm-11pm

Pizza Express

Craving Pizza? Then visit Pizza Express near the main train station of Inverness. Don't miss out on the delicious starters and try the heavenly Margherita Bufala. You might want to book a table in advance as the place gets quite busy in the afternoon.

• Web:

  www.pizzaexpress.com

• E-mail:

  social@pizzaexpress.com

• Address:

  Unit B, Eastgate Centre, Inverness

• Phone:

  +44 1463 709700

Prime Steak & Seafood

At Prime, you can enjoy traditional Scottish meals and locally sourced, high-quality seafood. The restaurant is pleasantly decorated with great views across the river to the Castle.

• Web:

  https://primeinverness.com

• Address:

  4-6 Ness Walk, Inverness

• Phone:

  +44 146 323 7377

Bar One

Bar One is a cocktail and wine bar created to provide the perfect venue for you and your friends with a warm atmosphere. The menu holds a varied wine selection as well as tasty cocktails.

• Web:

  www.invernessbarone.com

• Address:

  1 Academy Street, Inverness

• Phone:

  +44 1463 714 471

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Fri 11am-1am, Sat 11am-12.30am, Sun 12pm-12am

Gellions Bar

This spacious bar holds some surprises for its visitors. Entering early afternoon you will find a classic Scottish pub with various ales and beer on draft. Drop by in the evening and you will find a dedicated party crowd dancing to a DJ set. So, whether you are looking for a good time with your pals or want to dance the night away, its always a good idea to visit Gellions.

• Web:

  www.gellions.co.uk

• Address:

  14 Bridge St, Inverness

• Phone:

  +44 1463 233648

Hootananny

Here you can find three venues in one. The Ceilidh Bar hosts Scottish bands such as the now legendary Shooglenifty, the Sofa Bar plays up to date rock and pop and the Bothy is the venue for stand-up comedy. If you are hungry this place serves good Thai-influenced bar food and a range of local real ales.

• Web:

  www.hootananny.co.uk

• Address:

  67 Church Street, Inverness

• Phone:

  +44 146 323 3651

Innes Bar

Do as the locals do and share some stories over a dark stout. The Innes is the typical pub next door and an ideal place to meet new people and have a good time.

• Web:

  www.spanglefish.com/innesbar

• Address:

  61 Innes St, Inverness

• Phone:

  +44 1463 232387

Johnny Foxes

Looking for a cozy place to have dinner and some fun with your friends? Then the Johnny Foxes & The Den is your fit! There you will find a friendly staff serving delicious pub food and real ales from the region. If you step in at a later hour, expect a dedicated party crowd and dance to some music.

• Web:

  www.johnnyfoxes.co.uk

• Address:

  26 Bank St, Inverness

• Phone:

  +44 1463 236577

The Castle Tavern

This tavern is the ideal spot to rest after a long stroll along the River Ness. From their garden area you have a wonderful view on the castle and you can enjoy delicious ales from the region on draft. Grab a bite of their delicious pub food and let the day fade away.

• Web:

  www.castletavern.net

• E-mail:

  enquiries@castletavern.net

• Address:

  1 View Pl, Inverness

• Phone:

  +44 1463 718178

Café 1

This café-restaurant serves great brasserie food at affordable prices. The menu includes dishes like fishcakes, pâté and Thai curry. There are well-spiced set lunch and dinner menus on offer.

• Web:

  www.cafe1.net

• Address:

  75 Castle Street, Inverness

• Phone:

  +44 146 322 6200

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Fri 12pm-2.30pm and 5pm-9.30pm, Sat 12pm-2.30pm and 6pm-9.30pm

Leakey’s Bookshop and Café

This affordable and friendly café-restaurant serves cheap light meals, soups and sandwiches. Enjoy a meal in this former church with mezzanine floor, which is now a huge second-hand bookshop.

• Address:

  Church Street, Inverness

• Phone:

  +44 1463 239947

McBains Restaurant by the River

This attractive café-restaurant is located on the bank of the River Ness. McBains serves well-priced classic Scottish cooking at lunchtime and in the evening, as well as filling Scottish breakfasts, cakes and snacks.

• Web:

  www.riversiderestaurant.info

• E-mail:

  riversiderestaurant@hotmail.co.uk

• Address:

  10 Bank Street, Inverness

• Phone:

  +44 146 371 4884

The Rendezvous Cafe

The Rendezvous Cafe is a popular place for a well cooked and reasonably priced breakfast. The ingredients are fresh and delicious and a favourite is the scrambled eggs with salmon.

• Address:

  14 Church Street, Inverness

• Phone:

  +44 01463 718444