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Dores Inn

4.7 (26 reviews)
ModeratePubs, British

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DORES INN ATMOSPHERE

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

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Perfectly cooked Steak Fillet with Garlic Butter
Stephanie H.

I came in after a 10-hour drive through the Highlands. I was starved and needed a it of rest. Even though I did not have reservations and they were booked for the night (a rainy Sunday), I was still able to have a meal at the bar. The service was friendly and prompt. Lovely chat with the bartender which I sorely needed because I was traveling alone and needed the company. The food was excellent. I opted for the steak fillet (medium) and I have not had a steak in over a dozen years. It's not what I usually order. It was amazing. The fries..er..chips were just right. Be sure to check out the specials board. There were some items there that I wish I went for.

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Bob M.

Great service wonderful views. You can get a replica minster right next door. Don't miss this gem.

Full Scottish cooked breakfast
Jason S.

Enjoyed a lovely cooked breakfast while sat outside enjoying the view of Loch Ness. The staff were very friendly and if you have a dog you can sit outside with them too. Would definitely recommend eating here if you are visiting Nessie

Dores Beach with Lochness Lake View
Euge R.

The best part about the Dores Inn is its location at the Northern entrance of the Lochness Lake when coming in from the Inverness City Center. The Dores Inn has an outside patio that allows you to just relax over a nice Scottish meal or even just over a nice cafe/tea. The Fish N'chips is pretty good and the people are very friendly. After going to Dores I love walking the Lochness Lake as the serenity is just incredible. I make it a point to go here each time during my quarterly visits to Inverness.

The 10 ounce highland cow! (They are so cute, yet so tasty)

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Love this place. Friendly staff and great food. The setting doesn't hurt either - right on Loch Ness.

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I'm told the haggis is great, but I can't stomach the stuff :) I had the pork belly and my husband had the haddock n' chips

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MacGregors - Haddock, scotch egg, and halloumi

MacGregors

4.6(80 reviews)
7.9 mi

This is a MUST VISIT if you're in Inverness. I was lucky enough to get to chat with Bruce…read moreMacGregor, one of the owners, and listen to him play. His passion, talent, and story telling is unmatched! The roast dinner was delicious and the cocktails were so fun! They take great care with the details around the pub, giving nods to history while pushing forward progress within the re-adoption of traditional Scottish music. Come for a drink or a meal, and stay for the vibes, history, and immense talent on stage.

Re: Delicious Sticky Toffee Pudding…read more To the Greek couple we met in Inverness, with great apologies, we suffered confusion of which delicious desserts we had at various restaurants around the city, inadvertently directing you towards a place that did not serve sticky toffee pudding. We should have pointed you towards MacGregor's as having the most delicious sticky toffee pudding, now verified after having several others that did not perfectly balance sweet with salt as that of the sticky toffee pudding at MacGregor's. If the pub is full, please find your way to the end of the bar and the small door to the left that takes you to the cosy table service room where Jess and other wait staff, including little Nala, will take the best care of you. We also highly recommend the steak & ale pie and fish & chips, should you require something a bit more than the sticky toffee pudding. Again, apologies, and we are certain you will have a fantastic experience at MacGregor's!

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MacGregors - We were delighted to be awarded the 'Best Bar in Scotland' at the recent Visit Scotland Thistle Awards.

We were delighted to be awarded the 'Best Bar in Scotland' at the recent Visit Scotland Thistle Awards.

MacGregors - Fish & Chips

Fish & Chips

MacGregors - Whiskey tasting

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Whiskey tasting

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

Johnny Foxes

4.0(110 reviews)
7.7 mi
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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!

I was walking back to my guest house after a long day on a tour. I decided to pop in to Johnny…read moreFoxes, and I'm glad I did!I had the steak and Guinness pie, it came with French fries and peas. It was HUGE! I wished I could share it. It was so tasty I managed to eat most of it, I just didn't have room for much of the fries or peas. Quick service and a lovely pub atmosphere.

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Johnny Foxes - Dining room

Dining room

Johnny Foxes - Supposedly this mayo is coleslaw??

Supposedly this mayo is coleslaw??

Johnny Foxes - Bar area

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Bar area

Mustard Seed Restaurant - Monkfish with Thai curry (But I think it's like an indian curry)

Mustard Seed Restaurant

4.2(164 reviews)
7.7 mi
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This was an excellent lunch stop for us in the town of Inverness.  We picked this place partially…read morebecause it was a recommendation by renowned travel writer Rick Steves back in 2014.  It is also located conveniently in the heart of the commercial district and right alongside the Ness River.  Our friendly and engaging hostess/manager was Alina, a 17 year veteran.  They have a cozy and attractive 2 story high ceilinged setting and we sat on the 2nd floor.  The lunch menu was a variety of high quality 2 course selections for a very reasonable 18.95 GBP.  Our party of 4 had a delicious and beautifully presented lunch.  For the mains, I had their traditional fish pie and wife had their filet of seabass.  Our travel mates had the rump steak and red pesto gnocchi.  It got busy and the kitchen might have gotten backed up and it took a little while on the food, but we enjoyed hanging out here.  Service was otherwise friendly and attentive.  Highly recommended should you find yourselves in the lovely town of Inverness.

This food was really quite good although a little pricey for what you get. The bread bowl that came…read moreout before our entree was delicious! I could not get enough of the bread and butter on this trip. It was warm and flaky bread and worth every carb! My main entree of chicken curry was mild but flavorful. The portion was small. It came with a side of naan that was okay I was hoping for a little bit of spice but to no avail. The building is beautiful. The vibe is solid. The staff was a little bit indifferent to us. I felt like we were bothering them every time we asked for something. I would come back though.

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Mustard Seed Restaurant - A partial view of the cozy 2nd floor dining space.

A partial view of the cozy 2nd floor dining space.

Mustard Seed Restaurant - Mussels

Mussels

Mustard Seed Restaurant - Another view of their 2nd floor dining space.

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Another view of their 2nd floor dining space.

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