Inverness City Breaks - Eating & Drinking

Inverness is known for its beauty and stunning backdrop, and it's also home to some fantastic places for eating and drinking. During your Inverness city break, be sure to pay a visit to some of the city's top stylish restaurants and bars.

Abstract Restaurant
Made famous by Gordon Ramsey as one of his makeover restaurants, Abstract is now a multi-award winning restaurant and named as a "Rising Star" in the latest edition of the Michelin Guide. Abstract serves superb modern French cuisine created using the finest Scottish ingredients and it's definitely one of the most memorable places in Inverness to have a meal. Visit Abstract Restaurant website.

River Café and Restaurant
If quality home cooking is what you're looking for, this café and restaurant is the place for you. The excellent cuisine is made from fresh local ingredients and it's served in a cosy and friendly atmosphere with enviable views over the banks of the River Ness. What more could you want? Visit the River Cafe and Restaurant website.

The Kitchen
One of the newest and most exciting restaurants in the city, it holds court on the banks of the River Ness and combines contemporary and sophisticated design with high quality produce, creating a truly stunning experience. And if you get the chance for some Al-Fresco dining, this is the place to do it. Visit The Kitchen website.

RocPool Reserve
If you fancy splashing out. The best place to do it is at p Rocpool Reserve. Exuding an atmosphere of quiet, modern elegance, the food served here is nothing short of spectacular. The passion for food is clear to see. And the constantly changing menus, the creation of new dishes and the sheer love of cooking compliments the quality in everything Rocpool does. Visit the Rockpool Reserve website.

The Cawdor Tavern
A traditional country pub located in what was the old castle workshop, the food here combines fresh, quality local produce with the expertise of the kitchen team. And when you add the warmth and willingness of the dining staff into the mix, you get a meal and visit you'll long remember. Visit the Cawdor Tavern page on visitscotland.com.

Hootananny
Hootananny bring you the best in live music, superb Thai cooking and a range of the finest locally produced real ales. Wrap all that up with a warm welcome and you have the best night out in the Highland capital. Spread across three venues - the downstairs Ceilidh Cafe Bar, Mad Hatters and The Bothy Sofa Bar - this is one night you won't want to miss. Visit the Hootenanny website.

The Heathmount
A friendly and stylish boutique hotel, it's the ideal place to mix with the locals. The city centre, the theatre and historic Inverness Castle are just a pleasant stroll away and it's also the setting for one of the most popular restaurants in Inverness. Offering extensive a la carte menus, there are traditional Scottish dishes as well as imaginative vegetarian meals. Visit The Heathmount website. 

The Mustard Seed

The Mustard Seed is an Inverness based restaurant and is one of Inverness' newest and most exciting restaurants. Situated on the bank of the River Ness, in the heart of Inverness, the Mustard Seed is also close to Inverness town centre. The restaurant combines contemporary and sophisticated design with high quality produce, creating a truly stunning Inverness restaurant experience. Visit the website of the Mustard Seed.

Clachnaharry Inn
This inn has been serving customers since 1836. Situated on the banks of the Caledonian Canal, this old coach inn is now synonymous with great beer, great food and great Highland hospitality. It also has a beer garden. What are you waiting for?

The Oakwood Restaurant
Just a few miles from the city centre at Dochgarroch is a hidden gem. The unassuming building houses a plethora of antiques and curios but they will not distract from the quality of food on offer. The finest local ingredients are innovatively crafted and presented with gluten free dishes common on the menu. Their specialities are venison and scallops.