MacGregor's Bar in Highland

Great place to eat a burger or something. I have the idea that the locals go for the fish and chips. Ambiance is also good.

The pub itself is 👍... my companion's food was also top-notch (burger), but my fish and chips were a piece of fish that was fried too much and sat extremely greasy on the plate. And the fries also seemed to have been fried several times. And they cost just under 17 pounds. Otherwise, highly recommended.

A great pub with live music, friendly staff, and delicious food. Highly recommended!

Had a meal here, lovely food and friendly staff

We had dinner here our first night at Inverness. What a wonderful welcome to Scotland! We loved the Taste of Scotland entree and the beers on tap. The night was extra special with a Whiskey Tasting hosted by the owner Bruce! Wow what an amazingly talented person! He not only gave us extensive and interesting history of Inverness while teaching us how to drink whiskey but delivered it in a fun and interactive way by playing the fiddle while singing folk songs with the crowd! Highly recommend this to be your first pub to visit in Inverness!

The food was fantastic and the staff was helpful and patient. Had my first Scotch Egg! Didn't know it was going to be cold, but I hear that is pretty normal. Cold or not, it was delicious.

Best place in town!! Came in as walk-ins were treated like royalty, got us a table immediately. Jamie and Dean were out of this world!! From food and drink recommendations to stories and history of Inverness. Definitely stop by if you don't, your loss!!!

Great pub with live music. Cozy and tasty food and good selection of beer and whiskey. The staff provide recommendations of you are unsure so don't be shy and ask away!

The atmosphere is great. The food is fantastic. The staff are friendly and very welcoming. A huge shoutout to Erin, Andrew, and Ali!!! I forgot my camera there after we had lunch yesterday and didn’t realize it was missing until we arrived back at our airbnb (20 miles away). I called the pub but they couldn’t find it at the time. Erin located it later in the evening and tried to call me back. Unfortunately, my number was no longer in the callback queue. We popped back in today and Andrew immediately presented me with my camera. Outstanding people in an outstanding pub. Our group is heading back again tomorrow for the Sunday Lunch and the live entertainment later in the afternoon. If you’re ever in Inverness, be sure to visit MacGregor’s!

After 5 days sea kayaking, me and my dad were in much need of refreshment and hearty food. This place provided both, with wonderfully friendly staff and refreshing pints, followed by an amazing burger and mussels. A bit of whisky tasting later and I was ready to stay the whole night if my train wasn’t beckoning. A worthy visit for anyone to Inverness.

The fish and chips was very good, the fish perfectly fried, not oily at all, I definitely enjoyed it. The atmosphere was lively and the staff was so nice and made us feel very welcome, definitely recommend !

Ewen was amazing! He spent the time to create a curated whiskey flight based on our individual palettes. He provided detailed and educational advice and history which encompassed the diverse offerings of the Scottish highlands in each of the tastings. Andrew, saucy, naughty- we love you. Had the salmon salad and Fish & Chips, best in Inverness!

Nice pub. Tasty food and great atmosphere!

Decent burger and nice selection. Staff were friendly.

My wishes came true. Finally got to visit 3 times during my stay in Inverness. Great staff, great music great food and dog friendly.

The food here is truly outstanding. On our first visit, we ordered the Fish and Chips and the mussels, and both dishes were exceptional — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The quality of the ingredients and the care in execution were obvious, and the staff made the experience even better with their warm and attentive service. Because of how much we enjoyed our meal, we were excited to return the following evening. Unfortunately, we were turned away despite seeing several empty tables. We were told they were reserved, but there were no signs indicating that. It was very disappointing, especially after such a fantastic experience the night before. This place has amazing food, but the inconsistency in seating left us with mixed feelings overall.

Great greasy bar food and tasty beers, didn't stick around for music, but staff was very friendly and welcoming. The tables were reserved for a couple of hours after we arrived, so they let us sit there and get bar service until they needed the table.

Only here for the beer, and well worth it. Mostly keg with one cask on. Folk band last night were good background. Today's singer just to loud so drank outside until to cold. One of the best bars in town for beer.

My husband, myself, our 16 year old son, and our 16 year old niece booked the afternoon highlander experience and had an excellent time. The owner played several hisotircal tunes on his fiddle and was a fantastic orator, relaying relevant knowledge. The tasting menu consisted of the following: 2 high quality whiskeys, iron-Bru (soda), a cup of Cullen skink soup, a scotch egg in haggis, a potato salad with salmon, and a tasty dessert consisting of layers of mixed berries with whipped cream and Oats. It was just the right portion. The ambience is reminiscent of prohibition era speak easys. We enjoyed it so much that we immediately booked for dinner just before we leave. We highly recommend MacGregor's!

By far the worst food I’ve ever had. We ordered cheesecake and got some sort of ice cream mixture instead—I have no idea what they were even trying to make. The ‘fish and chips’ had no fish, just batter, and there were no chips—just fries. Definitely not worth the price.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at MacGregor's Bar, and I must say, their fish and chips are absolutely outstanding! The fish was perfectly cooked, with a light, crispy batter that paired wonderfully with the fluffy chips. Each bite was delicious, making it a standout dish. Beyond the fantastic food, the staff at MacGregor's Bar truly made the experience special. They were kind, attentive, and went out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed. Their warm hospitality added to the overall enjoyment of our visit. The atmosphere of the bar is also worth mentioning. It has a lively yet welcoming vibe, enhanced by the great music playing in the background. It was the perfect setting to relax and enjoy a meal. Overall, I highly recommend MacGregor's Bar for anyone looking to enjoy delicious fish and chips in a friendly and vibrant environment! I can't wait to return.

Abysmally awful, overpriced, and throughly disappointing food. Ordered the fish and chips. Instead, i got stale and overcooked fries and a miniscule fish fillet in cheap, flavourless batter. The cranachan cheesecake was just ice cream, jam, and honey.

A brilliant pub in the centre of Inverness. A limited but tasty food menu and a great range of drinks. Friendly staff and lots of space to sit outside if the weather's good. Live music on a regular basis.

Super tasty and great atmosphere with great music

A wonderful dining experience! We were able to get in on a Tuesday night without a reservation had the Steak and Ale Pie and Fish and Chips. Both meals were outstanding, the staff was welcoming and attentive, and I highly recommend this establishment.

My friend and I stopped in for a pint on a beautiful day while walking around Inverness. Sat outside and had a wonderful sour beer from Brew Toon. Ordered a plate of the loaded fries to share and it was definitely worth it. £10 for a solid plate of chips with some tasty shredded chicken and garlic mayo. Staff forgot to bring out a second set of utensils but we made do as they were getting a bit busier inside with the reserved sections.

Great place, very welcoming staff. Fast service and delicious food (and beer)! Great atmosphere!

Sunday carvery is unbeatable in Inverness and although not cheap is still very good value for money both with quality, quantity and variety.

The food was average; which was not my problem at all. Service was absolutely disgusting. Only one worker, this lovely guy was running around cleaning, bringing food and serving drinks; while 3 girls just stood around as if they were doing the customers a favor to even be there. What is the point then? They didn’t even add to the aesthetic of the bar. Com’on ladies you can do better! The singer, a young boy was amazing ! Charismatic and beautiful voice!

Awesome cocktails, cozy atmosphere and best price

Visited August 2024. Escape!! They only want to sell us their whiskey! Trap tourists. We waited 3 hours so as not to eat our dessert. When we explain to them that they are missing, they don't even bother to tell us... even though they were just common cranachan. And when we receive a refund it is not for the value of what was ordered…

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

Great little spot for music with even better service!

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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

Great selection of spirits, excellent food, very friendly staff

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.

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...

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.

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

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.

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.