We were on a day tour to the Highlands, and Loch Ness was our third -- and main -- stop. We had…read morearound 2-2.5 hours there and were free to explore and grab lunch wherever we liked. After roaming around the town and a tiring day out, being South Asian, we were craving some rice. We spotted this place and decided to give it a try. We walked in and were greeted with warm, smiley faces. The restaurant was almost empty, which made us a little unsure at first -- but we decided to settle down and order: * Chicken Szechuan * House Special Fried Rice And wow... what a meal it turned out to be! The Chicken Szechuan was absolute gold -- perfectly cooked, loaded with veggies, and coated in flavorful sauces. The House Special Fried Rice was good too -- though I personally would have loved it a bit spicier or with more veggies. The pricing was reasonable (thankfully not £17 for a single basic meal ). Service was very good -- simple, polite, and efficient. The décor was typical Chinese style, nothing fancy, just a couple of servers managing the place Overall: simple place, tasty food, good service. 4/5

Can't even call this place Chinese. There was barely any protein in our meals with kool aide…read morecolored sweet and spicy sauce splurged all on top. The fried rice wasn't even fried with an egg from a quail jizzed on top. The best part of the meal was throwing it into the garbage.

Interesting to read mixed reviews .. I liked it ok!…read more Nothing fancy but when on a tour and pressed for time , it's important that food is filling and fast . The sandwich was plain toast with fillings and nothing to write home about . However, the salmon and cream cheese, and I added cucumber was excellent .... and so was their soup of the day! One of few spots that were open ... all in all , not bad . Plenty of seating and I enjoyed my smoked salmon. Had I got the sandwich with tomato and herb , I wouldn't have been too happy .

St Augustus is a charming little town by Loch Ness, and The Bothy is a cozy spot that stands out…read moreamong the limited dining options. We were thrilled to find a gluten-free vegan cottage pie on the menu, and the ambiance is really inviting. Good drinks menu too. The service could be a little better, but the friendly atmosphere and allergy-friendly options make it worth a visit. I'd give it 3.5 stars, and I'd stop by again if I'm in town.

Good food, good for families. Good service. Friendly atmosphere with wonderful views of the loch.read more

Ordered the chicken kebab and my wife had the salmon kebab. Nice change from deep fried food,read more

Make a reservation ahead of time! They do require a credit card guarantee for your booking, but…read moreabsolutely worth it to enjoy dinner and a show. We sat in the upper level over looking the live music. The drinks came quickly and were cold & tasty. The food was standard fare, but they took great care to make accommodations for gluten free needs. After dinner we moved down to the benches by the stage for another drink and to enjoy the next musician that came out. The vibes in Hootanany's were top notch, just come with the understanding that they are busy and patience while you're on vacation is key!

Good spot for live music and great vibes! Saw folks of all different age ranges hanging out here…read more If you're not here for food and just drinks and music, you can come right in. The tables are only for dining in, and there is a time limit as they won't to turn over the tables. We stood around the bar and listened to the music and have a couple of rounds. Great overall vibes.

We had just driven from Keswick and needed to find a good place to get a hearty dinner. We came…read moreacross Benleva only a short distance from our hotel. Dinner starts at 5pm and even though we showed up early, they let us order. It was excellent. Clean, football on the TV, great selection of beer, excellent service and great menu selection. After a couple of Guinness and a very good meal, we were able to relax and enjoy our evening. Can't say enough about our bartender, would go back in an instant. The only thing I would do differently is stay at their hotel also, have a few more Guinness & shot some pool!

Pros: - warm atmosphere…read more- free parking - casual clothing - TV to watch sporting events - indoor and outdoor seating - live music starting at 9:30pm - moderately priced food, amazing whiskey selection from all regions of Scotland - Scottish and local foods on menu - This is perfect to escape from the rain, especially if you're looking for a down to earth and easy vibe atmosphere Room for improvement: - falafel burger is very dry, a nice spread on it would be an easy fix! Tip: the peanut butter and chocolate lava cake was so WARM and comes with a scoop of rich vanilla ice cream! SO. GOOD.

Definitely a hot spot. Luckily there was a table available…read moreand we were sat. Food was decent and the staff and crowd are nice and friendly.

Pub was busy, we were told it would be 20 to 30 minutes before we could order food. An hour later,…read morewe've been ignored by the staff the entire time. Get wrecked.

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 :)

A find for sure. A…read morepurely random stop as we were driving, flying along the road. I saw a sign in a blur as we passed that said something about a floating cafe. Well, in my mind, we had to stop for such a thing. It took a minute to get back to the spot, and another to wander around the lock on the river there to figure out where it was. It turns out it's a large boat anchored above the lock, tied off to the moorings. We walked on board, and ducked our heads and went below. Here there was a surprisingly small but well stocked bar. All around the bar were about a dozen fellas jawing it up and laughing, in what I would guess to be a Gaelic speak(I understood none of the banter). We used the facilities(yes they had a good bathroom), and saw down on some large leather couches like we were in a den in someones house. We ended up with a couple glasses of wine and relaxed. There was a dog wandering around by us, relaxed to the odd juxtaposition of a bar under water. To the side of the couches was actually a lizard fish tank, just to add some quirky ambiance I suppose. we only stayed for a couple drinks, we had to be on our way. But not before thanking the gal working that day,for a great spot to stop and relax for a moment on the road.

We turned up here today for lunch, having emailed to ask if they were open as we'd be cycling, and…read moreit's long way from anywhere else to eat. Only to find a rather snarky young woman who said, oh, they weren't doing food. We were starving! And I had emailed! But she just shrugged and said, well, we're open, aren't we? When I emailed to complain, the manager said that my original email hadn't asked about food, "so the error lays with you". I didn't ask if you had bubonic plague, either, but I'd expect you to mention it. I really, really don't recommend going there. Or if you do, email beforehand and ask if they have food, if the lights work, if the loo flushes and if the boat has sunk. Otherwise, the error "lays" with you.

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!

I highly recommend eating at this great restaurant. Call ahead to make reservations, since they…read moredon't open usually until 530 (17:30). Great ambiance, service and food were delicious. Lamb haggis start was great (we were on the fence but after talking to the waitress she recommended it). If we were staying another night we would definitely eat here again.

Europe 2023 - Scotland…read more FAST we arrived late to Loch Ness area, and our hotel recommended Fiddlers. Food: The roasted Cod Loin Cullen was amazing!!! Lots of flavors to pull out of this dish, with the chowder, Cod and Smoked Haddock. Just amazing. My wife had the chicken salad which she enjoyed. I had the malt of the day which was a great choice. Atmosphere: we did not have reservations so we popped in and put our names on the list and went back to our hotel since it was raining and there really isn't much waiting room inside. But the place has a great bar and decorations, mostly of bottles of whiskeys. Service: excellent service. Tip: if you can get a reservation, but if the weathers nice there are tables outside.