Dog Friendly — Pubs in Inverness

One of the Highland capital's oldest private hotels, constructed around 1840. It has had a mixed life from a primary school, doctors surgery as well as once used by the RAF and Royal Navy during WW2 as an officers club. Situated in the Crown area of Inverness, a five minute walk from the city centre and has six individually styled en-suite bedrooms. It has recently been refurbished to a high standard and is a very comfortable, friendly place. In addition to Happy Chappy there is a House ale and an ever changing guest ale.

Fairways Loch Ness Golf Course

Castleheather, Inverness IV2 6AA

When Fairways opened the 18 Hole, 6772 yards, SSS 72, Par 73 Loch Ness Golf Course in 1996, its goal was to create a different type of golf destination: more a friendly bar with a golf course than a golf course with an unwelcoming clubhouse. The smaller Sports Bar has the TV No accommodation, but Fairways Travelodge 50 meters away. Very popular in the evening - it is the only pub within walking distance for some miles. Operates a loyalty card scheme for social membership (£33). Load the membership card with cash and get an extra 10% added. Also "free" round of golf (normally £32) once a year.

Blackfriars

93-95 Academy Street, Inverness IV1 1LU

After a £1.36 million investment, what was a very “tired” Blackfriars has been transformed and proudly reopened on Friday 8th November 2019 after a closure of just over 2 years. The building itself is "Category B" listed and dates back to 1793, and has had a varied life, including that of a "Temperance Hotel" - the info board outside gives a potted history. With a carefully balanced remit of both restoring and improving, other than a new roof, the outside walls and the walls of the bar area have been stripped back to the old stonework and the bar area has been enlarged by removing some walls and the customer area now provides a mix of booth and the table seating – Look out for the re-purposed cinema seats! Two handpumps offer real ales from Scotland off the Heineken / Star list, typically Fyne Ales, Jarl and Caledonian Deuchars Breakfasts are available from 07:30 for guests, and 08:30 for "walk-ins", although a full bar service does not start until 11:00. The simple menu features Scottish fare, and in the future it is hoped to source some of the herb and salad ingredients from a small garden area on the rooftop, along with honey from the bee hives. Accommodation is provided by the nine cosy en suite (shower) letting rooms, one being a family suite and another with a scroll top bath. Handy for the bus or train station (5 mins walk) but no parking, albeit out of hours only, but on street or nearby Rose Street car park (pay). As a footnote, Star Pubs initially re-branded the pub as "Mortar & Pestle", and more recently as "The Optimist" to signal its new direction, but it was decided to keep the old name on, and this is the only aspect of its past that remains. Expect a very warm welcome from Billy the manager and his staff. Phone / tablet out of juice? Plug your device into one of the many USB / power sockets located just behind the seating. Note, image of the "old" yellow frontage has been left as a contrast & compare.

Tarry Ile Bar

2-6 King Street, Inverness IV3 5DF

Dog Friendly

Jukebox

Close to Railway Station

The Tarry Ile does not sell real ale (yet) but is included so as to include all the licensed premises in the Highlands & Western Isles Branch Area. ***** PLEASE NOTE DUMMY OPENING TIMES ***** FROM ANOTHER WEBSITE:- Definitely a 'locals' pub, the Tarry is harmless really. It's a no-frills experience in that you won't find much in the way of extra-curricular entertainment although there is a jukebox with a passable mix of 80's 90's and oldies music but don't expect to find anything post um.......Travis. Staff are generally friendly and this place has many regulars.

Castle Tavern

1 View Place, Inverness IV2 4SA

Real Ale, Real Food, Real Pub! The tantalising aroma of freshly prepared hot food and the sound of friendly banter emanating from its terraced beer garden are certain to be the first signs that greet you when you visit Inverness City's well known tavern by the Castle. This is a favourite haunt for discerning visitors and locals who appreciate a well run hostelry. Along with the serving of fine food and drink, the tavern is characterised by an essential aspect that some establishments the world over can often lack - atmosphere. The Castle Tavern has a tangible, heartening, social buzz, which is more than stimulated by the friendly disposition of its staff. Positioned opposite the Castle entrance, and ideally situated for convenient access to the city centre just minutes away, as well as being an ideal meeting place for events such as The Inverness Tattoo or The Highland Games. Its also the ideal place to begin or end your walk along the 79 mile long Great Glen Way. Many thanks to Castle Tavern for supplying the images on this listing.

Heathmount Hotel

Kingsmill Road, Inverness IV2 3JU

Heathmount is an independently run hotel, bar and restaurant conveniently located just five minutes from Inverness city centre. With eight individually styled bedrooms, a bustling bar a comfortable lounge and a restaurant that's hugely popular with locals and visitors alike. A Cairngorm beer is always available, the 2nd pump offers Orkney or Cromarty beer Hoping to install a third pump this summer (2013)

Innes Bar

61 Innes Street, Inverness IV1 1NR

The Innes is one of the oldest pubs in the area and used to stand alone serving a small community on the edge of Inverness. Records from 1867 show the first licensee was Jessie Taylor. However it is understood that it may have been operating a pub for at least 10 years before that although Jessie may have also been running another pub in Shore Street during that time. In 1876 Mrs Margaret Patterson and her husband are shown to be the licensees and continued until 1907 when Mr Donald Cumming took over the licence. In 1919 he purchased the pub and changed it's name to "The Cummings Bar". Prior to this, it is not clear what the pub was called. Soon after 1962 S&N bought it and renamed it "Innes", after the street designed by Mr Innes which grew up around it. The pub and street have now been enveloped by Inverness, but still holds onto its "local" atmosphere. Refurbished in 2011 when Craig and Collette MacLeod took over, it is popular with ICT home fans on match days before and after the game. Good honest pub grub at lunchtimes and a very warm, welcoming pub with a pleasant atmosphere. Thursday night is darts night when 8 boards can be in use. Good place to catch a taxi as the local drivers pop in for lunch and a coffee with it being so close to town and 1 hour (max) free parking outside. A real gem of a pub, and a pleasure to visit.

Black Isle Bar

68 Church Street, Inverness IV1 1EN

A relatively new (July 2016) establishment situated in the heart of Inverness and a hit from day one! Offering a wide selection of craft keg beer and up to three real ales from a "tap wall" on what appears to be a font dispense - but is an electric pump! The pub is owned by the Black Isle Brewery, makers of "World class organic beers". Much of the food for the kitchens comes from Allangrange Farm, about 6 miles away on the Black Isle. The open plan single room, which appears to be dominated by the pizza oven, has a mix of high stool and table seating, and some comfy seats which are tempting to settle into for the day! Upstairs is a decked area which forms a substantial "secret garden" on the first floor rooftop. The old (splinter free?) wooden pallets have been "upcycled" into seating and tables (old cable drums) and make for a pleasant and informal area and are sheltered from the weather by old recycled corrugated sheets. Great for sitting out in the summer, but "challenging" in the cold! The 14 rooms include a mix of single, double, twin (bunk), twin double (bunk), and there is even a room with a double and single bunk. Each room is en suite, and has a toilet, basin and shower. Forgot your soap and towel, do not worry, these are provided! Check their website for prices and availability. Tours of the Black Isle Brewery can be arranged all year round.

Eden Court

Bishops Road, Inverness IV3 5SA

Eden Court Theatre is a large 830 capacity theatre, cinema and arts venue situated in Inverness close to the banks of the River Ness. Doors open at 09:00 and closes after the last performance ends, which can be between 22:00 and 23:30 Not really a "pub" as such, but you can walk in, visit the bar and buy a drink without the need to buy food. Open for light bar meals:- Breakfast: 10.00 - 11.30 Lunch: 12.00 – 16.00 Bar meals: 12.00 – 20.00 and full restaurant service Lunch: 12:00 – 15.00 Dinner: 17.00 – 20.00

Clachnaharry Inn

17-19 High Street, Clachnaharry, Inverness IV3 8RB