They fooled us again. Good reviews abound but it's the usual - the whiskey list is "in process",…read morebut not done; you're 6:30 reservation needs to be out by 7:30; food was adequate. Third time they have stuck it to us but now more options in Aberlour. Never again.

We stopped here for lunch while we were whiskey tasting in the area. Service was excellent,…read morebeautiful park just outside. We tried the gnocchi, mussels, steak and chicken parm pasta. Everyone enjoyed their meal except me. The chicken was good but the pasta was bland. The mac and cheese was kind of bland as well which is surprising. Its a very nice bar restaurant. Big selection of whiskeys and they have a really cool cigar and whiskey room.

Our stop at Balblair the historic distillery from 1790 was exceptional. The history and seeing the…read moreprocess from start to finish was entertainingly educational. Simon, our guide made sure everyone understood his teachings and answered everyone's questions. We tasted the 12 and 15 year Scotches and were even given free Scotch glasses. It was really worth it to see a small local historic company.

We toured the distillery with Angus, and he showed us the entire distillery process, from grain to…read morebarrel, in about 90 minutes, giving us a chance to ask questions whenever we wanted. After the tour we went to the tasting room and tried the 12 yo and 15 yo whisky. It was exactly what I wanted in a tour, not too much, just enough detail and personal attention. I highly recommend a visit, approx 50 min drive north of Inverness

Very friendly staff, tasty traditional pub food, and a great selection of whisky. There are two…read moreseating areas (one with TV and pool table and one for dining and the bar). Since we were having a full on dinner we decided to sit in the dining area We had the mozzarella sticks to start, as well as the tattie (potato) and leek soup, followed by vegetarian burger and beef stew. We also tried a selection of local whisky. And we topped it off with the chocolate cake, ice-cream, cream, and sticky toffee dessert. The sticky toffee + cream combo was delicious, so leave some room for dessert!

Friendly little pub where we had a delicious lunch on a windy day! There seemed to be only a few…read morerestaurants in Dufftown and fewer still open for lunch midweek. We picked this one arbitrarily and were very happy with our decision. I had the fish and chips which I was pleasantly surprised by the quality. My husband had the steak pie and had a similar reaction. I had a pint of cider which went well with the greasy fish and chips. I would not hesitate again to eat here if in the area.

Everything you've dreamed of for a Scottish pub/restaurant . Gourmet pub food, excellent Scotch…read moreselection and warm friendly service and locals. We simply did not want to leave.

After a whiskey tour and tasting at The Macallan, we were left hungry having made the 3 hour drive…read moreup from St. Andrews. Wandered into the Copper Dog (since it was the only place that had food at 3pm). Quaint and rustic and just what you would imagine in the countryside of Scotland. Finally tried haggis bon bons for the first time and ordered 3 types of local cheeses. The haggis was much more tasty than were originally led to believe. Although it's a mix of heart, liver and lung minced up - it was served deep fried in a bon bon (haggis ball) with a whisky sauce and a wee bit of lettuce. The local cheeses were also tasty served with oat crackers (not as much a fan). The haggis bon bons were so good we ordered another plate to share between the 3 of us. Had a huge array of whisky, beer and wine available. ordered the steak pie, fish and chips and haggis and cabbage. Everything was so good. Who would have thought a small countryside venue would be serving up such delicious Scottish food.

Ate here for lunch with my wife - she has a gluten diary allergy and I have tree nut allergy, Alpha…read moreGal with a diabetes kicker.... We are a blast at restaurants. This restaurant is very careful. Apparently the lead chef is gluten intolerant. Lots of choices including desserts! We both had the Marry Me Chickpeas (I added chicken). Absolutely delicious. Staff was attentive and helpful. I would bring dates here and business meals here for sure. Maybe small children - maybe. Open seating area and pleasantly decorated. Would come back if in the area...

We absolutely loved this restaurant. The ambiance is great , the food is amazing . Served very hot…read moreand delicious. The cocktails are also delicious and very creative . Highly recommend this restaurant when in Inverness . Our server was very patient with us when we had a ton of questions. Excellent! The dessert was the best part ! The butterscotch pudding was out of this world !

Both the bartender and our server were very nice. Our server kept forgetting us but the bartender…read moredidn't, so we didn't mind so much. The steak was melt in your mouth good. My mouth just started water all over again as I typed that.

This was the first place we stopped at for food in Inverness. I read a few items that were vegan…read morespecifically and chose this for that, we were not disappointed! There was a whole veg menu to choose from and the food was great, I couldn't finish much of mine but thankfully my husband helped me out. Service was good and staff was friendly and seemed happy to be working there. The bar is prohibition themed which was cheeky for us dining as Americans.

The Angels Share has been open about a year now and if you're wandering the streets wondering how…read moreto make it in to this adult Disney land it is above Prime restaurant. The space is open and warmly inviting with great seating options that look out onto the Ness River and the castle which of course is spectacularly lit up at night. The staff is SUPER knowledgeable about the array of spirits they have and are happy to spend the time finding you the perfect cure or ending for your day. It made for a lovely evening out filled with laughter and good drinks! Highly recommend when you find yourself in Inverness!!

It's not often that my husband and I will exclaim "I LOVE this spot!", but that's exactly what we…read moredid after dining here on our first night in Inverness. Everyone we encountered was friendly and welcoming. We were shown right to a table near the windows, offered drink menus, given the daily specials (for food and cocktails). We both ordered a pint (I was stoked to find they had Belhaven on tap!), and the Haggis & Steak Meatballs to start. After a bit of deliberation, I ordered the Pan-Fried Sea Bass for my main, and my husband went with the Slow Roasted Venison Haunch. The meatballs came out first and looked different than I expected. There were three meatballs served in a bowl of a cream sauce, accompanied by two bread slices and a small side salad. I was able to taste the haggis, which was a nice surprise. The haggis flavor didn't overpower the meatball, which in turn was given a nice creamy-herby flavor from the sauce. The salad that came with it was nice and light, and served with kale chips, giving it an extra bit of crunch and flavor. My entree was phenomenal. The Asian-inspired sauce that was drizzled over the fish and noodles added a nice flair to the flavor, without taking away from the flavor of the fish (sea bass is my favorite fish, after all). I was worried that the noodles wouldn't work with the dish overall, but it did turn out very well. The noodles were perfectly cooked and paired with al dente vegetable straws. Everything had a splash of the sauce, which tied it all together. My husband also immensely enjoyed his meal. He said that the venison was perfectly cooked and that the different sauces were all delicious. To be fair, he did say that he originally thought there were too many sauces on the plate, but once it was in front of him, and he was shoveling it into his face, he understood that they all worked together. An appetizer, an entree each, and two pints of beer per person later, we decided that we had to try their sticky toffee pudding. I'm not sure why we thought it was a good idea (other than the vague recollection of a vow I made before we even left the States, saying that I would eat sticky toffee pudding at every establishment that offered it), but we were glad we ordered it. I mean, we were full up and ready to 'splode, but we were glad we ordered it. Their pudding is served in a square, with a scoop of ice cream and warm caramel. It was the perfect ending to the most fantastic meal we had on this trip. We came very close to going back on our last night in town, as well, but wanted to try something different (in reality, we would've been much better off had we come back to The Ivy, but you live and learn.) I hope others stop in to try their wonderful entrees and fun cocktails. I want this restaurant to succeed so that when we return to Inverness, we have a place to go for a great meal!

Wife was very hangry and needed food. The Ivy Bar & Kitchen was one of the first eateries we came…read moreacross. To be honest they have "Bar" first in their name so I should have lowered my expectations but wife on the verge of snapping at me, decided to go with it. Ordered and the food took a long time to arrive. I am all for slow food but any longer and the wife would have been storming out of there. Wife ordered the Scottish Salmon Special for £17. It was well cooked but not an especially creative dish. Actually, most of the menu looked uninspired. The salmon came with mashed potatoes and a creamy sauce that had no ambition. I was a bit bored with the menu so just went with the Ivy Burger. I asked for onion rings instead of chips (fries). Unfortunately the waitress didn't quite comprehend and I got chips and onion rings. The onion rings looked outstanding but sadly the rings were cold and oily. As soon as I touched the burger I knew it was going to be mediocre. The bun, though grilled was dense and close to crumbly. The burger was room temperature and bland. Even the haggis topping didn't distinguish it. Had to ask for some ketchup for my chips, wish they had some curry sauce. There was a tiny cup of slaw which was possibly the best part of the meal, a larger portion would have helped tremendously. Overall, get drinks here but pass on the food.o

Wow, the drinks were great and the staff are amazingly friendly and helpful. You have to stop here…read morewhenever you're in Inverness or the angels will weep for your folly

A decent cocktail bar in Inverness geared towards a sweeter palate. A good place to meet up for…read morehappy hour and, from what I've read, one of the pioneers of cocktails in this town, Bar One needs an it of a makeover to keep up with its cocktail competitors in this town. Not quite a pub, not quite a cocktail bar...decently mixed drinks with very eager to please staff...needs a boost on ambiance.

Great fish and chips and really good cider. The staff are so nice and I would definitely come back…read morehere. We were seated right away in a comfortable area and were served right away. Nice little find. :)

This place is a "must do" if you're visiting the area. Why?…read more Food - Went with a party of 4. We all had something different. The Scottish salmon and Fish & Chips delivered, as expected. The balmoral chicken with haggis was top notch! We could have drank whisky sauce. The steak pie was fantastic! The gravy was deep and rich with the flakiest puff pastry on the planet. If you like sticky toffee pudding, this is the place to get it as it's to die for! Service - Our server was 16 years old and already a pro, aside from recommending liquor. She left that up to the bartender, Ryan, who was well-versed, friendly and entertaining. He totally enhanced our wonderful dining experience. Ambiance - The vibe is both classy and casual. Whether you're there in your fancy-wear or trail gear, you're welcomed. One of the people in our party (from Michigan/USA) said he'd make the trip all over again just for this meal experience. That speaks for itself and I agree! Just be sure to make a reservation.