Castle Tavern in Highland

Delicious food, even better beer. Young people serving with their usual verve and enthusiasm. A nice time.

Wonderful place for a beer in Summertime... :-)

A very good experience in this pub where we ate typical Scottish dishes that were delicious! The servers were very friendly and we had a great time. The restaurant is upstairs, so don't expect to come for the atmosphere, but you'll enjoy the peace and quiet. Reservations are highly recommended.

We made dinner reservations and were seated upstairs in the small dining room. The server was friendly and gave us good recommendations. The food was delicious, and the beer selection was good. Great location.

Very nice Scottish pub, in an excellent location, with splendid views down to the river and up to the castle, looking down and up. Prices are pretty reasonable for a very touristy area. Certainly comparable to any other tourist area. We got 2 pints of beer, and two glasses of wine, and an appetizer for £37. Service was good. You Order at the bar after looking at the menu, and give them your table number. It Seems to be a spot favored by locals and tourists alike. Several TVs turned to sporting events like football (soccer) and rugby. Interior is cozy but small. Restrooms are downstairs.

£10.50 for a diet coke and a single vodka soda and lime. Tourist trap looking to cash in with tourists. Used to be a fine pub for the locals but now feels dirty inside, please give the mirrors behind the bar a clean.

Traveling from the U.S. and wanted to try a tavern. This place was above and beyond our expectations. Delicious food—Cullen Sink soup, fish and chips, Mac & cheese, and waffle dessert were absolutely amazing. The Mac & cheese is a bit different from U.S. Mac & cheese but equally delicious. The guys working the bar and restaurant were top-notch and attentive. Highly recommend this tavern. Scottish people in general are super welcoming and this bar staff was super welcoming and nice—thank you!!!

Excellent Cullen Skink. All the food was good. Popular place, a reservation doesn’t mean much. You still may get shuttled about.

Great little pub. The beer was good and cold. The fish and chips was huge and wonderful. The bartenders were friendly. So glad we walked in.

We had a great time, very good meal, super friendly boss. The little Frenchies

Walking past does not yield a seat for dinner. Reservations can only be made at impossible times. Not recommended for us.

Great place. Fish was bland. Beer was good.

Was served by James for my mum's birthday meal. Was great food, had a main, a side and a pudding. All was lovely and James gave us suggestions on where to visit when we had paid the bill.

Came here for my mums birthday, cute vibe, pretty quiet atmosphere but made it easy to chat. Lovely service and food was great, I think our server was called James and he was fantastic. Would definitely recommend

Really nice beer garden at the front and a prime location to people watch or observe the world passing by! We ate the beef burger and the veggie burger which was standard pub grub and was a decent size to fill our stomachs.

Sat outside for a few pints in the afternoon. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere.

Utterly diabolical customer service from bar staff. Only verbal interaction was for payment and all three of us were so disappointed we left after one drink and won't return.

Great little pub food great to nice atmosphere 👍

Had wings and fish bites as a snack, and a pint. Service and food was wonderful.

Absolutely dreadful service today, 30th April lunch time. Bar member clearly not impressed that he was working solo, bar staff not turning up.. Not our problem!!!!! Shocking service from a very disgruntled bar man. Never again will we darken your door. We were going to order food, on our way up the brae, saw kitchen staff outside smoking away, disgusting and put us off ordering food. Simply, overpriced and service was a joke.

Didn't go inside Had the pooch with me and it was very busy at 6pm on a Monday

We only stopped here because our hotel was around the corner and we were hungry. At first glance it looks like a cool place to stop and eat. I had fish and chips, the only one available was the gluten free. Maybe this is what affected the batter, it had no taste, it was crispy but the inside was swimming in grease. I ended up scraping the batter off and just eating the fish. The guy who served us really didn't want to be there or enjoyed his job, or at least that's how it came across to me the customer. Would I go there again? Not for food, drinks maybe

Very good restaurant with all local specialties.

It’s a nice pub with local Scottish food. The fish nuggets were amazingly fresh and crispy but bit oily at all. Simple side salad was fresh too.

Authentic place in a tourist town, rich and abundant Scottish food.

Very delicious specials. Reserve your table, limited seating.

Pub with restaurant on the first floor, overlooking the castle, unfortunately currently under renovation, so you don't see much. Unpretentious environment and service (a little abrupt and hasty, with little desire to explain the dishes), good quality. The best Cullen Skink I have eaten in Scotland and great fish. Very nice pub on the outside, weather permitting it is very nice to sit outside.

The food was delicious and the service was incredible! Great place to eat with river views! The fish came with a homemade tartare sauce that was insanely good.

We had reservations for 6pm but arrived 30 minutes early. No problem, we were kindly installed by James. The service was very good, constantly listening to us. The Cullen Shink was very good. It's one of the rare establishments I've found that serves it in a main dish. I've never seen onions this big: they were super good. The sweet potato fries were a little soggy. It was a very nice experience and the first floor is nice. Note that there is a covered terrace and a second uncovered one. Very reasonably priced and has a children's menu.

Gran ubicación con vistas al castillo y al río y amplios asientos exteriores en diferentes niveles. Un animado bar con una buena selección de bebidas y muy buena comida. El eglefino y patatas fritas era muy bueno y muy grande. Este debe ser el mejor pub de Inverness

A la llegada nos mostraron inmediatamente a nuestra mesa como habíamos reservado previamente. El servicio fue amable y la comida muy abundante con grandes tamaños de servicio. También incluye una oferta de curry vegano.

Had been there six jears ago. A very stylish pup. It's still in my memories.

This pub really deserves its high rating, we had lunch here recently and I could have very easily stayed all day. We were greeted with a warm welcome and we managed to get a table even though we hadn’t booked or anything. The service was incredible being quick, super friendly and efficient - they couldn’t have done any more to make my daughter and dog feel welcome. The food itself was just as high standard - the haggis stood out for me it was utterly delicious. A huge well done to the team working and thanks for a really lovely lunch! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍👍👍

Muy buen lugar para tomar una copa. Pero seguro que te llevas el p. s con cobrar 5 libras. 95 por una botella de Corona y ni siquiera tienen cal para ir con ella.

Went for food this afternoon. They have a flat iron steak on the menu, but 8oz sirloin available on the specials board. We decided to go for the sirloin as its generally softer steak. The meal turned up and looked good, and all of the items served with it were tasty. However, the sirloin didn't look or taste like a sirloin. Its meat fibers were tight and chewy, which makes me believe that it was the lesser of the two mentioned steaks. I mentioned it to the waiter, who said he would pass it onto the kitchen. I'd suggest either changing the meat suppliers if they are being sold inferior cuts of meat or clearly labelling the steaks in the fridge so the cook knows which is which. Overall, the meal and surroundings were nice but let down by the cut of meat.

Nice beer nice food nice view and friendly staff what more could you want. Well maybe slightly cheaper prices but you are in Scotland.

Nice pub, typical pub. Despite the proximity to the castle, almost only locals. Food and service good.

Lovely pub with friendly staff and great drinks. Tried haggis here for the first time and was actually quite good. Very nice view over the river - quite lovely for a sundowner.

Stopped in with 16 friends for a drink which we all enjoyed outside on the patio.

Nice place to dine in a typical Inverness pub with good beers. The waiter speaks French.

Lively bar serving good food. I had fish and chips and it was tasty and very filling. Price ok. Even though it was quite busy, the service was on top of everything and there wasn't a long wait.

After a long flight, checked into my hotel, and then went for a walk and found this place. Lovely wee bar overlooking the river Ness. Cozy atmosphere, great spot to sit outside and enjoy a beer. It is right on the corner of the street so it can be a bit busy but honestly, the traffic doesn’t seem to affect the atmosphere of the tavern at all. Very welcoming, bartender, stunning view..

The best food experience in Inverness.

Great traditional pub right beside Inverness Castle... quaint, my lunch was excellent, large outdoor area. Dog friendly.. Toilets clean.. Only thing, and it's probably just me but I found the place quite cold, toilets very chilly...! Thanks, shall be back :-)!

The food and service was great and the tavern is super cute. We enjoyed everything we ordered and the staff was really nice and attentive. The Cullen skink and haggis bon bons were the best we had on our trip. Highly recommend.

Really disappointed. This has been our 'last post' on the way home many times. Stopped for something to eat tonight. Did not complain about the food but just explained that it was not the quality for the cost, as the steak was an inedible cut. When we went to pay they charged full cost. I explained why this should be reduced to be told, that's what it is! You will not be our go to place again. Get a taxi and go to the fluke....better value, service and manners.

Great local Inverness pub! We (14 blokes) booked a table upstairs for dinner, the server was a great lad that managed to keep up and keep us entertained all night. Food was delicious and local. Great selection of drinks and a good atmosphere at the bar / garden downstairs. Highly recommended.

Me and my partner wanted to have some drinks here because we thought the terace loved absolutely lovely. The guy from the bar was apparently friendly but from start gave us the small pints even though we asked for big and then, when we went outside, a lady from the bar came after us and she kept staring at us the whole time we were there, like we were planning to steal something. Seemed very odd and made us feel awkward and not want to come again ever (needless to say that we didn't do anything inappropriate or something like that).

We called here for lunch, lovely pub serving good beers... dog friendly too! The food was excellent and huge portions

So I popped in 2 weeks ago to try their Sunday roast,as it Was highly rated. I must say it was a big let down, veggies were dry&old, kind of looked like they been prepared 2 days in advance, also it was very interesting to see beetroot on the plate as part of sunday roast.The beef was tender,but lack of flavours. I must say the Barman was the spotlight of the visit,attentive and kind, He is the only reason I scored higher. Unfortunately won't be returning for food,but for drinks as they have got a nice outside area,and good staff. Also toilet was suprisingly very clean for a pub.

Excellent choice of real ale/beer, and great view from the outside tables.

Popular pub, good range of real ale, plenty of outside seating , a little away from city centre so not overrun and easily walkable from centre, handy for many local hotels

Near Inverness Castle is this typical Scottish tavern with traditional food and a cozy atmosphere. The service is impeccable and the prices very affordable. The mushroom soup of the day was delicious and so were the haggies. 100% memorable.

It’s not a huge pub but the staff are really wonderful - very friendly. We were there off peak so no need to book, but in the warmer months you definitely should. The food in the bar was really good and that was our only option as we have a dog with us. We had the steak sandwich and the steak and ale stew and it was the best meal we’ve had yet in Inverness. We will definitely visit again if we’re back in Inverness.

Precioso pub en el centro de la ciudad justo al lado del castillo. Visitamos dos veces durante nuestra estancia, ambos temprano por la noche. Reservar es esencial ya que en ambas ocasiones todas las mesas del bar dog friendly estaban llenas. Todo el personal era amable, incluso los viernes y sábados por la noche, cuando puede estar bastante ocupado. La comida es muy buena y excelente relación calidad-precio. Vigila la pizarra especial. Mi esposa probó el queso macarrones y ahumó salmón de él y quedó muy impresionado. En nuestra primera visita tuve los haggis, neeps y tetas, mientras que mi esposa tenía la piel de cullen. Ambos fueron excelentes. En nuestra segunda visita tuve el haddock & chips rebozado, que era grande y delicioso. Tenga en cuenta que hay varias pantallas de televisión en el lugar que muestran programas de deporte y entretenimiento, a veces al mismo tiempo. Quizás no el lugar para una ocasión romántica y acogedora. Sin embargo, tiene un buen ambiente y recomendaría visitarlo cuando esté en Inverness

Great wee pub. Nice terrace. Friendly.

A pub as you would imagine it to be in the Scottish Highlands. Super nice service and authentic food. I went for the traditional Scottish experience with a local beer and the haggis and was not disappointed. The food was very tasty and I also liked the beer.

Went for a pint before dinner, lovely intimate atmosphere. Very cosy.

Just back from evening at The Castle Tavern. Was entertaining American friends so thought it would be nice to take them to a local pub rather than a chain restaurant. The haddock looked amazing but they only had one portion left so one member had to pick something else. Most of us had mac and cheese, and I have to say it was one of the most disappointing I've ever had. Hardly any sauce so it was very dry. I wondered if they had just sprinkled cheese through the cooked pasta rather than making a cheese sauce. I felt quite embarrassed given I had recommended the restaurant.

Lovely setting well worth looking this place up. Excellent food and service so good that we came back 2 days in a row.

Really cute old pub. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Food was delicious. Good choice of local spirits

On holiday for my 60th birthday. The castle tavern was first on our list of places to eat, turned out to be our first and only. The food was delicious the staff were very friendly, great music. Best to book as it gets busy. A must for any visit to Inverness. If they had rooms we probably would have stayed there

Old fashioned pub " that's a good thing by the way" good service and good food. Fish and chips were totally delicious, good ingredients well cooked highly recommend

Great pub would definitely be back 😁

Cracking local type pub in the lovely city of Inverness

Qué hermoso pub acogedor. Disfrutamos de un delicioso almuerzo y algunas bebidas, y sin duda volveremos de nuevo. Una mención especial al barman por ser tan amable y servicial.

Cool little pub with a great atmosphere and fantastic fish 'n' chips. Located directly at the castle.

A very nice little pub! You can order selected dishes from a smaller menu downstairs, and there is even a restaurant upstairs. The fish & chips were the best we've had so far; The portions are really big - even for hungry people. There is also a large selection of draft beer! we can recommend it without reservation!

Been enjoying fish and chips for about 65 years, this was the best by a lang scots mile, outstanding.

Definitely worth a visit , two cask ales on , Cromarty brewery pale and a dark ale stout from Orkney .. I visited in a cold January and my visit was very good .

Good was decent and appropriately priced. Was disappointed in their lack of a whiskey selection on the restaurant menu.

Fabulous place for a delicious meal. All food was freshly made to order and service outstanding. Highly recommend!

El personal era muy amable y servicial. La comida era excelente. Tuve la piel de Cullen - fue excelente. Me encantaría cenar allí de nuevo.

An Inverness institution. Great beer selection.

Nice and cozy bar. Friendly staff and delicious food. Absolutely recommended!

Cosy, quiet, nice staff, nice regulars. I was here on a Monday evening waiting for a train, and I was very happy.

Every Year the same, its great here 😍👻

very friendly and fast service, good local food, especially haggis and haggis croquettes. You should reserve in advance, preferably a table by the window. The restaurant is located upstairs on the 1st floor, the atmosphere is very authentic. The price-performance ratio is very good.

sehr freundlicher und schneller Service, gutes lokales Essen, insbesondere Haggis und Haggis Croquettes. Man sollte vorher reservieren, am besten einen Tisch am Fenster. Das Restaurant befindet sich oben im 1. Stock, das Ambiente ist sehr authentisch. Das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist sehr gut.

Excelente, comida tradicional con súper servicio. Apareció en la casualidad y la bienvenida no podría haber sido más cálida. El almuerzo era excelente, muy sabroso y porciones de buen tamaño. Recomiendo encarecidamente las croquetas Haggis y pescado con papas fritas.

Delicious food, very friendly staff 😘

Es un pub que sirve comida escocesa con sabor casero. Uno busca eso y eso es exactamente lo que recibe (no esperen manteles, servilletas de tela, mesas que no limpian sino cuando uno se siente, etc). Como todo pub, tanta gente comiendo como tomando Guinness y otras cervezas locales. Yo aproveché para probar el cullen skink (una crema de mariscos; de sabores no tan intensos pero deliciosos) y unas croquetas de black pudding (la preparación escocesa de la morcilla) porque el black pudding o similares preparaciones, nunca decepcionan. Insisto, si van a comer, concéntrense en la comida y en nada más.

Nice little bar really small so be in there quick. Live music and great banter. Not tried the food yet.

This was a great restaurant in Inverness. It's by the river so it's walking distance from main street. Parking can be an issue. The food was really good and the sandwich portions were of nice size. Outside seating look great but too cold to sit that day. Worth the visit!

Lovely little pub, staff welcoming and friendly. Gorgeous location. Will visit again if ever back in the area.

A quaint and charming pub full of history, fine food, and an incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff. Inside seating is limited, but there are several covered tables outside. While there are a few seats at the bar, like most places I’ve been (this is my first time in Scotland.), you don’t eat there. The bar area is for drinking. When you’re ready to eat, you sit at one of the tables, close enough to your neighbors to enjoy a conversation. I had two starters and highly recommend them both: the haggis croquettes, and the wings. And of course, a pint. The croquettes had all the earthy flavors you’d expect from haggis, and are quickly deep fried. The wings were unlike any I’ve had in the states. No Frank’s hot sauce here, just an unusual and flavorful dry rub, cooked to perfection. A woman at a neighboring table had both a gluten and dairy allergy, and they were able to accommodate her. Check this place out, you won’t regret it, and will leave with a full belly and great memories.

Stopped in for drinks only, friendly staff nice atmosphere 👌

Superb special, beef and cashew stir fry. Really tasty and colourful 😋 full of flavour. (Photo is half portion as eating out tonight!)

We stopped here for a pint and some food, we both had the steak for mains and it was really nice, cooked as ordered and really tasty, first time I've had a baked tattie with steak but it went well. Friendly staff and nice area outside to eat in the rare November sun!

Found this spot within walking distance of my B&B and had a good time. Only thing, they didn’t have indoor seating due to being busy. Good food selection and beer

If I lived in Inverness I could see this being my local as it had a welcoming vibe. Had the haggis croquette starter which was delicious. There is a small bar area, restaurant upstairs and outdoor seating.

The food wasn’t as good as we had hoped. The atmosphere was comfortable and service spot on!

Walked here from nearby accommodations for a casual weeknight dinner plus a drink. Exceeded expectations! Their pork loin dinner special was spectacular. Wonderful sear on a juicy cut of pork, in a beautiful brown sauce. Each side veg was also done well and added to the flavors of the dish. Wow. Cullen skink was also delicious and rich. We enjoyed the outside seating under a heat lamp and watched some football. Bartender and manager were friendly and patient. Nice peek at the river.

Nice place. We are American and so expected other tourists, however nearly all customers were also American. Must be on the tourist guidebook! Good place though.

We have already been here in 2019. Nice little restaurant with a view of the castle. Very kind staff and generous dishes. Recommended+++

Splendid little pub on the outskirts of Inverness with 5 beers on tap from Scottish breweries The barman put on a fresh cask of Orkney Dark Island for me, as the one that was on ran out. That is going above and beyond - so having had a beer from Cromarty I found it necessary to have the Orkney as well

Even for a pub meal, the food was meh. The live music was good.

It's hard to dine out with toddlers and this place weren't above and beyond making us is feel comfortable with our three littles. The food was great. Substitutions, as frustrating as they are, were possible. The atmosphere was very relaxed during our fall lunch.

Great spot, great food, great staff. Nuff said. Had all the Scottish classics but the Mac and Cheese was probably the big surprise. So good we went back a second time.

Great little pub with excellent service and atmosphere. Thank you.