DISAPPOINTED!!! Got into town at 7pm and was turned away…read morebecause they were sold out. It would be nice if it was mentioned they might sell out. Try another restaurant in town. EXCELLENT!! Don't waste your time on a maybe Pie.

A wide selection of savoury pies served with a side of fries and sarcasm. A friendly spot that…read morewill make you feel like a local. Nothing else on the menu but you're in Scotland so try and understand the assignment folks! To no one's surprise they also serve a nice selection of scotch.

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.

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.

Good place to come for music any night of the week. They post that schedule a week out, so plan…read morearound that. Sound quality could be a bit clearer. The food was decent standard pub food. Considering their reputation is on the music, it was perhaps better than I expected. Several good local beer choices on draft, though I wish they had something on cask. And of course many whisky choices, with good navigation. Service was friendly and not rushed, perfectly timed with the 1.5-hour table max.

A good place to lunch when doing distillery tours. I got local venison (pretty good) and my friend…read moregot the fish and chips (very good). We appreciated the atmosphere and the barman was nice.

Alan and Helene are wonderful hosts! Perfect pints and delicious food makes this a great…read moredestination before, during, or after exploring the highlands. You can't go wrong with one of Paul's (head chef) specials - so trust host expertise and go with it. Ask Alan about his Whiskey from the S.S. Politician!

A wonderful friendly pub on the black isle. Two real ales from the nearby and excellent Cromarty…read morebrewery are excellently served and even come with 20p off a pint for CAMRA members. The bar staff are really friendly and the small but cosy bar area is lovely. It would be the perfect place for a pint during poor weather. However in good weather there is a beer garden to make the most of it! There's a bistro at the rear in which you can have a proper sit-down meal, but you can also pick up some tasty bar food too. We had ham and cheese toasties (£2.50) which were massive and must have contained a whole block of cheese on each sandwich. Incredible value. Dog friendly too, as are the locals!

A good little pub in Rosemarkie. Very cosy, especially when the fire is lit. A very traditional…read moredecor inside wood panels. Good beer too. Has a beer garden for the (all too short) summer.

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 :)

Although the beers produced at Cairngorm Brewery aren't some of the most innovative or earth…read moreshattering, but they are award winning and tasty. The brewery is located to the north of Aviemore. Probably walkable if you have time on your hands or a short taxi if not. The tour is informative but don't expect to see anything new if you've done a brewery tour before but the highlight is the amount of beer you get to try. We had a taste of pretty much every bottled beer they do and as others in the party weren't that thirsty, ended up getting a lot of beer for not much money!

I'm a big fan of the beers from the Cairngorm Brewery which are available from various outlets…read morearound the country. The brewery is worth a visit as they offer brewery tours which are very informative.

Very tasty pizza and beer and friendly staff. The secret garden area upstairs was nice in the mini…read moresheds. But it can be quite busy even on a weeknight. We got a half and half pizza and enjoyed both halves.

As our forefathers said - pizza is life is pizza. (I may be paraphrasing, and possibly made that…read moreup...) We love good pizza, and even on a trip where we're focusing on local cuisine, if good pizza is available, we're willing to forego a meal of local culture to put it in our mouths. Black Isle Bar is located on Church Street, in the main couple of blocks stretch of bars and restaurants in the heart of Inverness. After a day out exploring Speyside whiskies, it was exactly what we needed for dinner. You order at the counter and find a table where they will deliver your food. The pizza menu has a handful of good vegetarian options, and there are plenty of beers on tap. My wife and I shared the Broccoli and Stilton pizza...It had a good, light, and chewy crust and overall good flavor, though I didn't taste much of the honey listed as one of the ingredients. We also shared a salad, which was quite fresh. They've got a nice rooftop garden-like seating area too (though it was too cold for us Californians to enjoy that space) Great pizza in a lively atmosphere with very friendly service. We'd definitely get it again if we were in Inverness.

We went to the Platform's sister restaurant in Portmahamaic,, ,the Castle. It's only been open 4…read moredays. The food was great, fun atmosphere, but I found a wood screw in my mussels. The owner was not apologetic and seemed annoyed with us. He said it added flavor. It would have been worse in a salad, but was ok in mussels, because you are picking things out. I was still unable to finish my meal. No refund, no extra dessert, nothing..

Amazing!!!! Highly recommend coming here! Food is excellent with great variety, very clean and the…read moreservice is wonderful. Felt very welcomed as a foreigner on holiday! And the cocktails are delicious

Great little pub. Good beer and the service was great. We met one of the owners Steven, he was very…read morefriendly and gave us some good tips on other pubs and restaurants to try. Had dinner there tonight, we both had the bacon cheeseburger which was outstanding. Highly recommend Jackos.

A small bar on one of the streets leading to the harbour…read more Very friendly atmosphere, not your typical pub, feels almost like a student bar. Standard bar menu, nachos, fish and chips, burgers, etc.. Drinks can be ordered in regular or watering can sizes.