Castle Tavern in Highland

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.

Lovely city centre pub right next to the castle. Visited twice during our stay, both early evening. Booking is essential as on both occasions all the tables in the dog friendly bar were full. All the staff were friendly, even on Friday and Saturday evenings, when it can get quite busy. The food is very good and excellent value for money. Keep an eye on the specials board. My wife tried the macaroni cheese and smoked salmon from it and was really impressed. On our first visit I had the haggis, neeps and tatties, while my wife had the cullen skink. Both were excellent. On our second visit I had the battered haddock & chips, which was large and delicious. Please be aware that there are multiple tv screens in the place showing sport and entertainment programmes, sometimes at the same time. Perhaps not the place for a romantic cosy occasion. However, it has a good atmosphere and would thoroughly recommend visiting when you’re in Inverness

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.

Food here was terrible, starter was miniscule. Two tiny fish goujons, not enough to feed a child let alone a grown man, £9, WAISTED. Steak pie again very small, most definitely more like a child portion. Fish n chips really bad. Most definitely the worst we've had, bordering on burnt, horrible frozen chips, for almost almost £20 for a main meal, it is a joke. First time here for food and most definitely the last. Shocking prices for the terrible food received. We felt completely ripped off. The fish batter was awful, steak knives would have been appropriate to cut through it, just very disappointing. Definitely a place to ignore .

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 😍👻

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 😘

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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+++

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.

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

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.

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

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.

The food was so praised, we had had a very bad day. The table was sticking, the chickpea eel was a ready meal and so seasoned - not edible. The staff didn't care. It's a shame that we made such a wrong decision.

Excellent food for a pub. There was now here to sit inside but we decided to stay since it was Sunday at 7pm and hungry without any reservations elsewhere. The mushroom and herb soup (special of the day) was very good. The fish and chips was humongous and tasty, the salmon was crispy and had very tasty veggies. Lastly the Mac and cheese was good.

The salmon with the veggies was fantastic. Would def order again. We really enjoyed the fish and chips; the batter really added to the dish. The mushroom and herb soup was enjoyed. The mac and cheese was also good. We really enjoyed our visit

Service wasn’t very great. I seemed as if I was a burden every time I asked for something

Everything was great! I had their Cullen Skink and it was so good! Staff was super friendly and quick.

Not a fan of the chili, but I’m from Texas soo…. Husband liked the fish and our friends were big fans of the Mac and cheese. Haggis was delightful.

Great food and super nice Service.

Palace view restaurant while palace is closed for renovation

Briliant little cozy pub with friendly staff. Indoor and outdoor seating with a view over the river during the day! Squeezed us in for dinner as we turned up after a full day of holidaying and didnt book. Meals were delicious and a step up from regular pub meals. Superb!!! Best gf range of meals too which you wouldnt know were also allergy friendly. Salmon was a large portion and tender & juicy. Gf fish and chips were stunning. Batter was tasty and soooo light. Best I've had gf or not! Wish we were locals to enjoy more often! Highly recommend!!!

Enjoyed a wonderful meal in a great location across from Inverness Castle. Highly recommend!

Absolutely lovely. The Belgian tap beer is highly recommended 👌

Había un grupo más grande de nosotros que vino alrededor de la hora de la cena. El personal femenino era muy atento y amable. Tardamos un poco más en conseguir nuestra comida porque mucha gente pidió pescado con patatas fritas esa noche. La comida era deliciosa. Solo deseaba que las lámparas de calor exteriores funcionaran. Por lo demás todo fue genial!

La taberna del castillo continúa sirviendo cervezas reales de primera clase con un gran servicio. Un ambiente agradable y baños impecables, sigue siendo el mejor bar de la ciudad

The staff was very good and accomplished. They were able to fit us in even though we didn't have a reservation. The food was excellent and arrived in a timely manner.

A very lively place, it seemed a mix of locals and tourists were enjoying themselves, servers were absolutely pleasant, food and drinks were delicious. Be sure to make a reservation.

Dog friendly and great food with a good atmosphere. Super helpful staff.

Busqué un pub que acepta perros para la comida y no me decepcionó. Muy amable. Inmediatamente con un tazón para perros y golosinas para perros. La comida era muy buena. Tenía el Cullen Skink y era maravilloso. Mi compañero tenía el filete y se veía tremendo. Encantado con la experiencia.

Visitado el 25 de septiembre inicialmente solo vino a tomar una copa, pero tomó la decisión de cenar también esperando comida de calidad pub lo mal que estábamos la comida era excelente, tuve el filete de solomillo con una salsa de chile y mi esposa tenía el salmón asado ambas comidas eran excepcionalmente buenas, el personal era muy amable y servicial sin duda recomendaría parar aquí.

This restaurant is very close to the accommodation my mum and I stayed in when visiting Inverness on a bus tour. The staff received us well from start to finish. I ordered Steak sandwich and my mother North sea haddock & Chips and it didn't take long until we got our food and I have to say it's one of the tastiest things we've eaten 😌 Perfectly fried meat, crispiness and taste. A delight for the taste buds! As an autistic person, it is important to me that there is not too much noise or bright lights and you get my approval, it was just right. If I ever visit Inverness again I'm sure that I'm gonna come back here and try some new dish.

Very nice Tavern. Good place to sit also on the terrace. Great beers

Friendly service, great food/drinks, masterful playlist.

Our server, Abby, was wonderful and gave great recommendations for places to visit while in Inverness. The food is excellent, but keep in mind you may have a bit of a longer wait than expected. Trust me, it is well worth it! This pub-style restaurant is a treasure amongst locals and tourists and is often busy, for very good reason. Be warned that the fish and chips are delicious and HUGE! Come with an appetite, or be prepared to share. Great place to stop and live like a local for a while.

Visited yesterday, was so glad we chose to eat here! The food was amazing! I had the best Mac and cheese I’d ever had with salmon and crayfish on the specials! I want to come back just for the mac and cheese! The service was also amazing and the two guys in there were really nice and welcoming. If I’m ever in Inverness again I will definitely return!

Très bon et beau restaurant. Plats originaux , excellents et copieux. Service nickel, avec une mention spéciale au serveur sympathique qui s'est adapté à notre niveau d'anglais !!!! Pour l'ecosse, c'est un très bon rapport qualité prix.

Beautiful food, friendly staff .

Best. Cullen. Skink. Ever. It was my first time trying out Cullen Skink in Scotland and let me tell you, it has ruined it for me. After leaving Inverness I’ve been trying Cullen Skink everywhere else and they are not as good as The Castle Tavern’s! It was so rich and creamy and puts all other Cullen Skinks to shame! Their fish and chips is also one of the best I’ve had in the UK and their steaks were amazing too! Everything was super reasonably priced and I would definitely come back again when I get the chance to visit Inverness again.

The fish and chips were very good and generous. The soup of the day was also successful. We arrived a little late for Scottish times but they agreed to serve us. I only put 4 on the service because although the bartender was very nice to us, one of the waitresses clearly did not want to deal with foreigners even though we spoke English.

Great! Incredibly friendly staff and the food is outstanding! It's definitely worth waiting for a table.

It's a really great place. Attentive staff. Good food and drink. Good views.

Amazing staff ( includes John 🤔🤣) no matter how busy they are always on good form . Delicious food the fish & chips is massive , great selection of drinks and the best outdoor area in town .

A lovely little pub in a perfect spot between Inverness Castle and the Rivee Ness. Ordered the macaroni cheese, haggis croquettes and Cullen skink soup and it was all delicious! Sat outside and enjoyed some live music. A gorgeous Inverness evening!

Mostly a tourist pub. Nice if the weather is ok to sit outside

Cosy little pub with good views of the River Ness, food was lovely and reasonably priced - under £10 for starter and under £20 for most mains. Service was friendly and quick, without feeling rushed. One of the best places I've tried so far. Book ahead to guarantee a table especially in the summer, as there was a sign up today saying bookings only.

Very good Sunday roast menu & tastes really great too. Quite close to the Inverness castle. There is a lot of seating outside but it does get crowded. The indoor has limited seating but is quite cosy.

The food does not match the menu at all Salads Unsuitable products

This Bar has a fantastic atmosphere with really friendly staff. I had dinner and chose the Flat Iron Steak. I asked for it medium rare. I’ve eaten in many a fine dining establishment but I must say this steak was up there - it was cooked to absolute perfection and the quality of the steak was obvious. Huge commendation to the management and staff at the Castle Tavern

Service much too long: 1 hour wait after ordering. Simple dish, nothing sophisticated. It’s a shame, even though it’s recommended by the backpacker’s guide…..

This place has a nice atmosphere but is slightly chaotically run. I arrived at about 6:30pm on a busy Wednesday evening and had a drink at one of the tables outside. I then tried to order food at the bar but was told I wasn’t sitting at a table where food could be served, because it’s a small kitchen (not sure about the logic there but never mind). I quickly found a table where food could be served, but had to go back to the bar to order the food. One of the members of staff said that anyone could take my table while I was gone ordering food, and he wouldn’t be able to do anything about it. How then, is a solo patron supposed to be able to keep their table and order food? I ordered fish and chips which were fine, and a garlic bread, which was terrible - I think they forgot to add garlic or butter to it? It was just … bread? The fish and chips were priced on the menu at £15.95 and the GB was £3 but I was somehow charged £20.50.

I went with my family for dinner and had a brilliant time. It is in a great location with brilliant views of the castle and river. The bar has a great selection of drinks and has great outdoor seating and a great atmosphere, it also had great live music on the night we went. The restaurant is upstairs and you can't hear any noise from the bar and is a calm relaxing space. We quickly got served drinks and both the people working there were really nice and really helpful. They would make sure to answer any question even if it meant going down to the bar. The food was absolutely delicious and didn't take long to arrive. I had Haggis, neeps and tatties. The mashed potatoes and turnips were so soft and delicious and the haggis was incredible. We had a brilliant time and if we are ever back in Inverness we will definitely go back. I highly recommend.

Good experience of live music outside

Highly recommend, excellent choice of beers and great food

Great food, good fun. Would recommend. Food was very good. Fish chips were great. Good beer. Service was slow but that's because I am used to servers handling tables vs how real pubs work. The workers were great, personable, and would come here again.