Place is great, good food and good service, close to everything in town, love the old ambiance,…read moregreat view of the weirs

4 stars for the food and server! Our burger and soup were pretty good and came out within 15…read moreminutes. 1 star for the two women at the bar who are not friendly "at all" and were taking other orders from people who arrived at the bar "after" me. Why they have an attitude is very odd and does not help the restaurant at all.

An evening in Inverness is not complete without music and whisky. (Unless you don't like one of…read morethose things, in which case one or the other will do...for us, it was both!) We spent one of our 4 nights in town at Hootananny...It's a lively spot with a full restaurant and bar and good whiskey recommendations from the bartender. On this night, it was a jam, as opposed to a frontal performance...these jams you'll find throughout Scotland are really not performances, but musicians who gather together in the front of the venue, sitting in a circle, typically with a group of them with their backs to the audience, who play for each other, for the sheer and obvious love of the collaborative music. They ran through all kinds of traditional Scottish tunes, occasionally with instruments put aside to let a couple of them sing a cappella. It was a beautiful experience to watch "performers" immersing themselves in each other's music, with us, the audience, grateful, if not incidental, receivers of it. They've got a decent whisky selection too, and, as I found throughout Scotland, every bartender seemed knowledgeable in what was offered and willing to have a conversation to help guide you to what you might want to drink that night. (I had a Bunnahabain dram.) If you've got a few nights in town, this is one of the main 3 venues you should check out...the other two we experienced were more direct performances, also good, but to experience a musician's jam circle like this, is truly a wonderful and unique experience to have when in town.

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!

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.

We found this place to be pretty good, even though the reviews are mixed. Fantastic haggis and cold…read morebeer! My husband had the prawns which he liked a lot. There is also a hidden outdoor seating area in the back with full sunlight.

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.

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.

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 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 :)

Karaoke night on Wednesday was the spot! Big, cold bottles of Newcastle and a youngish but fun…read morecrowd. Stayed til 1AM.

Great drinks and service. But karaoke was the best. These Texas ladies had a blast…read more (Mother-daughter) my daughter got up and sang a bunch. Everyone was super fun and engaging.

This was a great casual place to have a pint or a bite to eat while in Glencoe. We went to the Boot…read moreBar that is at the back of the inn. It's such a great atmosphere with a cozy area to eat in front of a wood-burning cast iron stove. It's a very pet friendly place as well. We saw a cute doggie enjoying the warmth inside the bar. We ordered the chicken casserole special. It was good despite the price being a little too high for what it was. I'd expect to have a puff pastry on top of it for that price. Although, it was very tasty even though the presentation was not all that great. It was served with mash potatoes instead of chips. It was good. They have a big variety of local taps. I went with the Jock Pumpkinhead Stout from Loch Lomond Brewery while my husband had the Man O'Hoy from Orkney Brewery. We were very happy with our local brew selections. It was a very nice atmosphere for lunch. If you're a Harry Potter fan, then you may want to take that hike from here to the filming location of Hagrid's Hut. The pathway up to the hut is just a short walk from the inn. The inn itself is kind of unique with the ice ax and ski décor. It reminded me a little of Ketchikan for some reason. Maybe it was the 5 Points of Contact photo that I saw by Peter Daynes. There's also a display of ice axes designed by Hamish MacInnes. Our tour guide in Ketchikan was coincidentally named Hamish. Wow, everything does come around full circle. It all turned out to be a nice lunch experience in the Highlands.

Amazing find way up north in Mallaig!! We ended up there due to a road closure and truck accident,…read morebut it was worth it!! The food was amazing, along with the atmosphere and service. The langoustines were sweet and delicious, the venison was perfect, and the Scotch Pie was awesome.

First we visited the Lovat for dinner only at their Station Road restaurant. Then when an…read moreunfortunate accident happened on the hwy between Ft. Augustus and Glencoe, causing it to close for over 7 hrs, we found ourselves in need of hotel rooms. Back to The Lovat we went. The prix fixed dinner was delicious. First they sat us down in a lounge/sitting room for "snacks" while we played cards, then we were taken to the dining room for dinner. They presented each course, explaining the preparation, etc. We really enjoyed our experience and the delicious food. Everything was presented beautifully. We stayed in the garden rooms which are a newer addition to the hotel. They had great views. The rooms were clean and they provided goodies in the coffee/tea/refrigerator area. We all really enjoyed our time in Fort Augustus and look forward to visiting The Lovat and Station Road restaurant again.

We had a very special dinner at the Lovat. They offer two different prix fixe menus. We went for…read morethe less expensive one, which was £75 per person. The amount of food was just enough for us. Some people might not have found it to be enough. Everything was very well done, but it was very fancy food. Not just smoked trout, but smoked trout mousse. Not just crackers, but crackers with nettle leaves. The beef tartare was served atop a potato cube. Service was very attentive. A great place to celebrate a special occasion.