MacGregor's Bar in Highland

Wow, what a fabulous place for some food and music, definitely be back soon

Lovely atmosphere. Very talented singer/guitarist giving it his best. Beer good. Atmosphere great. The staff are attentive, knowledgeable, and attentive. Their 'sides' are amazing! - Tasty, beautifully presented, and great value. I am looking forward to returning for a full meal soon.

Good bar selling good selection of Scottish drinks

Popped in without a booking, they had a small area in the front first come first serve. We had a pint at the bar while we waited for a table to open up. Bartender was super friendly, food was nice! Was a bit crowded in the front, but maybe with a booking you could go into the main restaurant and see live music. Would recommend, had a nice time overall😊

Enjoyed music session there, didn't eat this time but enjoyable meal last time. Heated outdoor "tent" area nice and cosy even in middle of winter.

We came here because it had local live music, which I love. The bar is quite small and the staff really friendly. The music good... but... so unbelievably loud! Set up more for a large hall than a small pub. There are only about 5 tables in the bar (more outside) and I'm pretty sure the guy had his amp turned up to 11, spinal tap style! Would have loved this as acoustic guitar singing in the corner, but unfortunately we had to go out to the garden as it was painfully loud. Beer good and the bar staff were great.

Was walking by and popped in for an impromptu boiler maker and there was a band playing, great atmosphere and helpful staff! After a bit of a chat booked a table for the coming Sunday for a meal and listen to their jam session, amazing atmosphere, fantastic music, decent food and staff super friendly. Can’t wait to visit again thanks all! Also it’s dog friendly, what’s not to love.

Live music played by local artists and great collection of beers & Scotch.

We recently visited MacGregor's in Inverness and had an amazing experience! The food was outstanding - we ordered the Warriors, Samurai Burgers, and Halloumi Fries, all of which were delicious. The portions were generous, and the quality was top-notch. Washed it all down with cold Cokes, perfect! But what's even better is that MacGregor's also caters to vegan dietary needs! They have a great selection of vegan options, making it an excellent choice for groups with varying dietary requirements. But what really made our evening special was the live performance by Schiehallion. Their energy was infectious, and we thoroughly enjoyed the music. The only drawback was the limited space to enjoy the live performance, but that didn't dampen our spirits. Overall, we had a fantastic time at MacGregor's. The combination of great food, vegan options, and live music made for a memorable evening. We'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a fun night out in Inverness!

Best bar staff best beer best pub ... music fire and atmosphere... cheers

Enjoyed their Christmas carvery dinner. One of the best meals we’ve had in the UK on our trip.

Wonderful place! Enjoyed steak and ale pie - probably (one of ) the best in the whole UK.

Fabulous place, very warm and welcoming with an excellent selection on the bar. I didn't eat as my dining companion was rather late and more interested in joining the session. But we will be back for Sunday lunch and an another afternoon of tunes and fun

Sat by the cozy fire on a wet day and drank good local beer, and listened to the live music. I submit that it doesn't get any better than that!

Really is the best pub in Scotland

Live music on weekends. Good ambience. Good for quick bites too. Or if you just want to hang around and experience the music they're pretty cool about that.

Great little spot for music with even better service!

We were here just to drink, very nice atmosphere, typically Scottish. There was a small group on site who played live music. Very large whiskey selection.

Had the salmon, sausage and mash and burgers. Everything was really good, including the gin and tonics. Service was fast and friendly.

We tasted the “of the day” soup, a real treat! One of the best ever tasted, with the Halloumi - grilled polenta a real treat, accompanied by the non-alcoholic spirit (really not famous). The servers are quite friendly and professional. However, only the small room seemed open and we quickly became cramped.

Great food beer and trad. Music

Live music, good food, great staff.

Luxury interior design mind blowing place

Not a good experience. First off, stood at the bar for quite a while the staff were standing around chatting each other up about nothing to do with their job. Next the venison burger was horrible very salty and dry and everything was over priced. Also had to ask 3 different staff members to get the basics, napkins, salt, pepper and sauce. The one good thing were the muscles. Additionally one of the customers had a dog in the restaurant that would not stop barking. Staff did nothing. Dogs are fine as long as they are well minded. Staff should have asked them to go onto the patio. Don’t waste your time and money here.

Seriously good beer including some great Dog Falls stuff from Inverness, especially the red ale and the stout

Didn't eat hence the 3*. Lovely bar with great ambience, a must visit. Staff are superb!

Absolutely amazing food, service, and atmosphere!!! My highlight in Inverness, Scotland!

What a night! My mother, sister and I had an incredible evening at MacGregor’s starting with the Whiskey Experience followed by live music at the bar. Stuart, our host of the whiskey experience, shared a great amount of history paired with accordion music and 5 whiskies to taste. After the experience, we joined the bar upstairs where it was lively, friendly and fun — the bartenders (Alistair!) were an absolute joy and we had the best time. It was everything we hoped for!

Found ourselves here after getting to our hotel around the corner late. Just on a walk and passing by, the atmosphere looked great, the customers and staff all smiling. We ending up with some drinks outside and moved inside when a table opened up - it was chilly outside. Had more drinks and dinner inside enjoying the music. So glad we wandered in!

Food and service was excellent! We had the Warrior Burger and the special which was the Chicken Curry. Everything was great!

A wonderful spot to grab a pint, or to try 3 main courses and dessert because you can't decide on what to eat. The barstaff/waitstaff were so cool, and kept up the banter between clients. The food (fish and chips, steak and ale pie, scottish salmon, and sticky toffee pudding) were all perfect. Not 1 complaint about anything. The place is in right in the middle of everything so its easy to walk to from most hotels and the bus depot.

Horrible service. Stood at the bar for 15 minutes. One bartender chatted with the customers sitting and the other did dishes. There are other places to try.

We had a lovely evening. Our host was very knowledgeable and we learned a great deal about Whisky, Scottish history, and traditional folk music. The five Whiskys we sampled were superb. Overall a fun experience we can highly recommend to anyone staying in Inverness.

We stopped for drinks and dinner and had the wonderful surprise of live music. A duo playing with guitar and violin. The service was also very good. We ordered some snacks to go with it, but without a doubt the best part of the night was the music.

Popped in for dinner, got the roast beef roast, which was nice enough but just a bit cold. Some good music going on. Service and staff were excellent.

Looks like it could be great but our experience was not. The ordering experience was weird and painful, they missed an entire dish and the rest of the party was sitting around waiting to leave by the time the missing dish arrived. It’s frustrating to have already tipped (when you order) when the actual service delivery is so poor.

Great location, lovely food and drinks

The Steak & Ale Pie I had was good, plenty of steak and veggies, nice pastry crust. Not a fan of the ordering system. I found a mixed bag with the service, one person was friendly, the other two were just OK. Did not stay for the music.

You should go to MacGregor's in Inverness... PS: Now in my native language, because Google Translator translated something "inappropriately"...🙃

Oh my God, what a place! Really nice ambience (music and decoration), large variety of beers and... Best Fish and Chips I tasted in my 10 days trip around Scotland! (haggis and cheesecake were also good, but Fish and Chips here.. Oh la la). Please don't miss this place, if I ever come back to Inverness I will visit this bar for sure.

Whiskey and beer taste very good. You have to order at the counter. No table service. The barkeeper advised us to find the right whiskey. Sometimes there is also live music.

A small place, and the food was just ok. We had heard how great everything was, so we were disappointed. Just average!

Great selection of spirits, excellent food, very friendly staff

If you take a detour to Inverness, don't miss this pub. Good atmosphere and friendly servers

Called in last Sunday after reading other reviews, hadn't booked. The place was buzzing, live music playing at one end of the bar. All tables taken, I asked at the bar if we could reserve a table to eat lunch, told to grab one as soon as one was available. Ordered drinks & waited. Eventually we got seated, ordered food & more drinks. Well worth the wait, the roast beef lunch was delicious & to have the music playing in a vibrant atmosphere, perfect.

A relaxed bar with good music. Only for vegetarians the options are extremely limited and as a vegan it is of course even more difficult. The burger I ordered was really tasty.

I think for this one, i needed 10 stars, not 5 for the atmosphere. I have never experienced anything like this in my life. This makes me want to pack my bags and just shift in this lovely town full of culture and heritage. This is what takes away all the pain of life. Coming back to what must sound like a review of a bar. I tried many tap beers and all were great. Not one below this.

This was a treat after my west Highland Way and Great Glen Way walk. The place was busy with a jam session going on which was pretty cool. I decided to order mussels and a beef and sit outside. The food was Amazingly good! And just don’t remember the beer but it was better than a Guinness. You have to try this bar out if you want good food and fun.

Great music and GREAT loaded fries to go along with your preferred drink.

I was having a beer in the afternoon with friends and family. It is a pleasant place, and the atmosphere is excellent with live musical accompaniment. I enjoyed it a lot. I was having a beer in the afternoon with friends and family. It is a pleasant place, and the atmosphere is excellent with live musical accompaniment. I enjoyed it a lot.

We were in Inverness on holiday and had a local recommended MacGregor's on our flight up. Definitely a great recommendation! The food was delicious and the barkeeper was able to recommend a whiskey to me that I really enjoyed (usually just a white wine drinker, but wanted the experience!). We tried the mussels on the staff recommendation and they were amazing!

The food and atmosphere was awesome! Fraser was very demure, very mindful and made sure our experience was perfect. Thank you <3

Awesome spot. Highly recommend it! Get there early because they can run out of top menu items like fish and chips.

Get the tour! Best activity so far!!

Excellent food, wonderful music!

We went to this restaurant under the advice of our host and we have absolutely no regrets! At first glance the restaurant is very lively with a large bar and local music, but if you reserve a table you have access to another somewhat hidden room. The second room is much calmer and more intimate. Both atmospheres are great. For the food it was delicious, we had 2 fish and chips and halloumi with polenta (divine vegetarian starter). Finally, the staff is very friendly and efficient!

Nice Scottish pub with good music. We struggled to find a table mostly due to the lack of organization of the staff. We had dinner based on Cullen skink, two excellent plants of Scottish stout, a cranachan and a toffee pudding... everything was really delicious, and great music. Low prices.

Really tasty food (I had the spiced haggis burger), wonderful whisky selection, and delightful live music!

That was fun. Nice beer. Children allowed with parents, which is unusual for Scotland.

The place isn't bad if it weren't for the incompetent behind the bar. Incompetence and arrogance, just the right combination to never set foot in this place again. There are so many better and more professionals in Inverness.

Appalling. There was no availability inside the place and I decided to take a table outside. I bought three cocktails and some fries which never arrived. Not to mention that the waitress had not placed the order nor brought us the drinks which I had to go get. In a city as beautiful and touristy as Inverness there cannot be a place so unprepared.

They were out of a lot of things. The staff was very professional and helpful but overworked. They didn't say it of course. We are glad we ate there.

We shared the haggis as a starter. Was special. I had the Sunday roast as a main course and it was tasty and plentiful. The yorkshire pudding was fresh and delicious. The service started well with a nice waitress. Later a young man came, and he was terrible. Better start doing the dishes...

Food here is always top quality, and the folk sessions are top notch. Nice range of drinks and friendly staff.

The food at McGregor's was not very special. We had high expectations from all the reviews and other comments, but for us this did not correspond to reality. It was also strange that one had not yet ordered and the other had already received the food. The atmosphere in the part of McGregor's where we were eating was not a pleasant one with bright lights, while live music was being played on the other side of the restaurant. After dinner we went here and we were able to end the evening on a pleasant note.

1st time eating here and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal, very tasty down to earth food well cooked and presented something on the menu to suit everyone The staff were very helpful polite and efficient and friendly. One of the best places to eat in inverness we will definitely be back x

This is really an insider tip. When there is live music, there is an atmosphere that makes the roof fly off the hut. The staff is quick, even though it's super busy, professional and friendly. The food is super delicious. (Well Hagis is just not the case anymore, but other than that.) And they have a great selection of whiskey and beer.

I don’t normally write negative reviews but our experience at MacGregor’s tonight was truly disappointing. We have booked dinner at MacGregor’s for our one night in Inverness based on their main menu online which had traditional Scottish dishes and plenty of gluten free options. When we arrived, we were presented with a small lunch/late night menu and when we asked we were told that they don’t do their main menu on a Sunday. The menu we were presented with was very limited with a few types of loaded fries and burgers as well as a few mains. The gluten free options on this menu were only the loaded chips. I raised my concern that none of the mains were gluten free and I was told I can pick something from the actual main menu and they will accomodate me, so I picked the vegan burger. 10 minutes later I was told that the vegan burger beef pattie had bread crumbs in it which I questioned how could the vegan burger have a beef Pattie in the first place but the waiter just repeated that it’s not gluten free (despite being marked as gluten free on their main menu). They ended up making me a chicken breast which was chewy and completely flavourless so I could not eat it. My partner had a fish and chips which as undercooked and flavourless as well. For drinks we ordered a Prosecco and a beer, only to be told after waiting for over 15 minutes that they don’t have the Prosecco and the beer came out even later. Finally, when we went to pay and surprise surprise, the vegan burger and Prosecco (which we never had) were both on the bill… overall an awful and disappointing experience 😞

Food is absolutely delicious. So is the beer. Definitely a place to visit in Inverness.

The food was honestly nothing special but the staff is very friendly, polite and willing to help. Love the atmosphere.

Great food and excellent selection of whiskies. Really enjoyed the venison burger and fries (chips). And don't be turned off if you can't book a table in advance. They have a large outdoor seating area that is self-serve.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Earlier this evening I had the pleasure of dining at McGregor’s Bar in Inverness, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by Jess, who was incredibly welcoming and set a friendly tone for our evening. She showed us to our table with genuine hospitality, which continued throughout our time there. Our server, Lewis, was a young man brimming with enthusiasm. His knowledge of the menu was impressive, and he went above and beyond to ensure our experience was nothing short of fantastic. His dedication to excellent service truly made our evening special. We dined in the back bar, which features a stunning stone wall that adds to the cozy and inviting atmosphere. A wonderful band played in another part of the bar, and the appreciative crowd there enhanced the convivial vibe of the entire place. The food at McGregor’s Bar is superb, showcasing local produce with great skill and attention to detail. Each dish was beautifully presented and even better cooked, with flavors that were perfectly balanced. On a previous solo visit, I tried the bacon and cheese burger, which was delicious. This time, with my family, we sampled a variety of dishes: Highlander Burger: A haggis-topped beef patty that surpassed even the excellent bacon cheese burger. Southern Fried Chicken Burger: My son loved it, and the taste I managed to sneak was fantastic. Pulled Chicken Ness Side Dish: My daughter enjoyed the flavourful chicken, a refreshing change in a world of often bland poultry. Haddock and Chips: My wife raved about it and wouldn't let me get close enough for a bite, indicating just how delicious it was. We ended our meal with a large portion of sticky toffee pudding, a truly great finisher that left us wanting more. McGregor’s Bar excels in every aspect: quality food, genuinely friendly and attentive service, great Cromarty lager, and a lively, welcoming atmosphere. I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone who enjoys great food and a wonderful dining experience. Thanks to Iain Stanger for the recommendation, hopefully this review will pay that forward and lead to more people getting the great experience we got!!

Wonderful vibe! Cullen Skink is superb 👌also, waitstaff and bartenders are some accommodating. Beautiful Scottish music on Sunday. Totally recommend.

Very friendly staff, tasty traditional food and atmosphere. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

Discovered it by chance in the evening because I was attracted by the live folk music. Great atmosphere, very nice staff, I had a delicious wheat beer. Apparently there is often live music played here by locals.

Great whisky selection and good beer, including a delicious NZ PA (kia ora). Live music was great and friendly staff

We were there while they were broadcasting a Scotland match and the truth is that there was a very good atmosphere, it was very full but everything was optimal, there was also a terrace and it was very spacious. We ordered the salad and the famous haggis and both things were very tasty and delicious. Without a doubt to repeat.

Very popular and well stocked bar of various drinks, especially whisky. Their fish & chips were great! Sometimes they have live music. They also have trays with three different whiskeys to try such as Deanston from tequila barrels. Not cheap, but a great way to try slightly more unusual types of whisk.

Nice atmosphere good music good food

My partner and I went for having a drink, and it was amazing, a really good atmosphere, awesome music and the staff was really kind, nice and welcoming! We'll come back soon!

Very nice, but somewhat modern pub.

The whiskey tour is a must if you are in Inverness.

The food was decent but nothing to write home about. I appeciated it more when I mixed the crust and meat together as it was very uninteresting to the pallet individually. The servers acted in a rush all night though there was an abundance of them and hardly any patrons. I felt bad when I tried to get their attention and was completely ignored. I also was not sure who was serving me. I think my original server must've not been taking care of my table since someone else checked on me and I managed to grab the attention of a entirely different girl to grab the bill at least fifteen minutes after I had finished eating. The place itself was very interesting and clean, lovely pub vibes and might be better for a drink and a social hour than a bite to eat.

We had a reservation. Reserved tables are in a separate section, very quiet, with odd music playing in the background (covers of popular music in a big band style) that doesn't match the vibe of the place. The "reserved" section just doesn't have the energy of the pub. To start, we shared an appetizer: haggis bhaji. Surprisingly good. I wish I could say the same for our entrees. We had three: steak and ale pie, sausage and mash, and the "Warrior" burger (venison with a black pudding on top). The best was the sausage. The steak pie was ... fine. The burger was terrible, overcooked, dry, and chewy, and the toppings of poor quality. For dessert, we tried the cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding, both good. With dessert, we wanted to have some of the specialty coffee drinks on offer, but were told that they weren't making coffee that night. We picked this place based on other reviews. I'm not sure if we got an off night or what, but it did not live up to those reviews.

Thanks to the great staff for the fabulous food and atmosphere.Big shout-out to SAM who did a great job. Thanks for the t shirts from big man and wife

Great atmosphere on Saturday afternoon good drinks and service and lovely outdoor seating area.

We wandered into this pub and these guys were playing. It was magical! best day ever in Scotland!

The food may not have been that bad (fish and chips and chicken pieces with fries) but we were placed in the restaurant part of the pub. The tables were sticky, you could skate on the floor, it was so greasy and the cutlery was dirty. The dishwasher was defective. You could tell from the relatively young staff that they were ashamed. A no go!

Limited lunchtime menus, but enjoyed a tasty burger.

Grab a table as they open up. No reservations, no hostess. This place embraces the food, music, whisky combo. Enjoyed the co-owner and his music while sipping on drinks

I was here on a Monday night and it was booming. The fish and chips were amazing and came out very quickly. Great beer selection too. Would highly recommend. Thanks MacGregors

Pleasantly busy pub with live music.

Great bar but didn't get reservations.

I love this place first time in it and will be back your bar staff have fantastic sense of humour they are quick efficient and on the ball Fraser and Jamie they take it in there stride

The whisky tasty they do here is brilliant and lots of fun. The bar itself is worth a visit but it's not very big

The 4 stars was a tough call. The staff was 5 stars (super kind and helpful), food 5 stars (loaded haggis fries were fantastic), and the ‘legendary Sunday session’ was fun. My main gripe is that unless you’re one of the lucky 4-5 people who chanced upon the right table or bar you don’t get to see the musicians, and then there’s not much more room inside the place to hear the music without it going through a wall or being muted as you sit even farther away on the patio.

Don’t waste your time in the restaurant; food and service mediocre at best, and the music they played was too loud and did not fit the atmosphere. We wished we had stayed in the bar where the service was MUCH better.

They are definitely a people who know how to live, and this place is proof!!! Great atmosphere in the evening, quality beer/cocktail, and concert that gives a warm soul... go for it!!

We went yesterday to the jam session that happens every Sunday at 4. Great music. We had the carvery, which we agreed was one of the best carveries put on anywhere. MacGregors is a special place. Very friendly, well organised, great food and music. But full disclosure, it's also my local! :-)

Amazing food and service. They're dog friendly and have a really tasty menu and great drinks selection. Rosie was amazing (and a fellow swiftie!). I loved the style of contemporary-jazz music.