Market Bar in Highland

Never go here, it's totally rundown and the atmosphere is atrocious. I say this to protect it, the internet is a beast and the Market Bar transcends online fakery. It's worth more than Bezos, Zuckerberg or Musk will ever be, individually or combined. I cant give it higher praise but hopefully you've not read this far.

been there for a couple of whiskeys. Good selection, great value for money but especially great atmosphere: friendly staff and lovely patrons! The type of bar I would get a loyal patron if living here

DO NOT GO HERE I went here with a friend and we were physically and verbally harassed by multiple older men at the bar and staff did not seem to care in the slightest. This potentially cosy bar is ruined by the disgusting regulars who get away with inappropriate behaviour.

like stepping back in time, a bar full of energy where people were excited to see each other. No frills but lots of fun

Brill little bar. The staff and locals are amazing well done all so dog friendly ours fell asleep xx

Please be aware that on entering this bar your data will be shared on Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and whatever gossip mongering platform is on the go right now and that you are guilty till proven innocent.

Wanted to spend NYE in here but was SO Loud, I'm in my 30s and been to many gigs but this was genuinely painful for my ears. People around us were stuffing tissue in their ears just to bear the noise. We had to leave after 3 songs. Support act (pictured) was great and helped create a great atmosphere before the onslaught of the main act. Pub is small so don't know why they needed all the speakers,they even said after the first song they were asked to turn it down but honestly I think they turned it up. Difficult to get to the bar when busy. Found better alternative to celebrate NYE. Shame as I wanted to stay in this one.

As it's upstairs, you'd NEVER go to this wee place, by accident. One of the local musicians suggested we go, so glad we did. This is a small, packed but fantastic place. The antithesis of a 'chain' but unquestionably, what visiting a Bar in the Highlands should be all about. The Singer Robin was very different, everyone was signing along and loving it. Inverness now has lots of 'must go to' pubs. This is one of them.

Lovely place and friendly bartender, I enjoyed my tipple here and it is cheap 👍🏼

This bar is not worth it. The regulars were rude and mean and the staff didn't care. I watch the bouncer kick sober people out and allow drunk regulars to stay. There was a guy at the bar, older man with a beard who started being racist to foreign people. Unproductive and unacceptable. Avoid this place.

Upstairs at the Market Bar is a wee gem in Inverness. A great pub with a good atmosphere.

Excellent Guinness , good craic , aces drams , music upstairs , music down stairs , brill barpeople , brill bar , hh xxx TAL

Legendary market bar great local musicians and atmosphere.

Great mix of people. No football. Diverse jukebox - Carter Sisters to Alestorm

A great little bar tucked away through the victorian market food hall. Good price for a pint too. I will return.

I have to base this on my visit at the time, whilst it did have a micro bar vibe to it, it felt run down and neglected and not a huge choice ales.

Not so good place smells really bad

Am eclectic blend of Inverness' finest music officianados fill the cost little bar as ear-popping sounds pound from the stagelette. This weeny well-stocked music venue is hidden down a lane and would go unnoticed, but for the throng of smokers happily bantering outside. Well recommended! Take your earplugs.

Looking for a modern WOKE experience? Don't go there and leave us in peace.

Great wee music venue, lovely staff.

An authentic bar, salt of the earth people.

The tiniest but loudest gigs you've ever been to.

I went to the market bar on Saturday afternoon with my 2 daughters. A drunk man kept coming up to our table, trying to touch my daughters hair and leg and attempted to sit down at our table. Staff and other patrons saw this happen and continued to chat with the man. I wouldn’t advise women to go to the Market Bar, we were picked out for harrassment as the only table of women, and everyone looked the other way. Avoid!!

Great live music, great banter with the locals, a must visit pub in Inverness

A great local pub that is off the beaten path.

Great service and crowd. Very local, and don't go here if you're afraid of getting in a conversation with a friendly stranger.

Inverness institution. Upstairs bar has nightly music.

Good service, good people and good sounds

I've been away from Inverness for nearly 30 years, but when I go upstairs at the Market it's like I've never been away. Best bar in the town.

With a nice selection of whiskey and if you want advice of which to choose just ask the staff. Very lovely people!

Went to see my mates band playing live upstairs. What a night

Nice bar with friendly and nice people😊

A very friendly pub lovely bar staff great music on the jukebox .

Totally great location, nice people, good music. An absolute must if you are in Inverness!

Love everything about this place, from the fact that it's less than 2 minutes from home, to the fact that I know the bartender - carli u gem, thank you for the music (the songs I'm singing). Also the live music is genuinely sick. Come here. Bring some jukebox money

Absolutely lovely. Need to stop in and hang with the locals. Very welcoming and inviting! Nice pub with the grunge feel!

Very rude staff. Asked to leave because I complained about the lemonade being off. It was our 3rd round. Pretty sure they poured soda in my vodka instead. She tasted it and said no its fine and gave me it back. We complained again and asked for another vodka n lemonade which they did very un-happily saying there was nothing wrong with it. The drink she gave me back tasted perfect. Not happy that they were wrong ended up taking all of our drinks off us (x4) and poured them down the sink. To be fair she gave us our money back, however slammed £8 onto the bar, which we put in their charity box. I've always popped in this bar for a drink on various night out. Will definitely not be back again.

Great bar for a unpretentious session with friendly regulars and bar staff. Great prices. A favorite place to go to get a great pint of McEwans 80 shillings

Too loud when bands are playing, as it's such a tiny pub. You have to go downstairs and outside to finish your conversation.

Altes schottisches pub mit extrem guter live Musik 🎶

Upstairs at the Market bar brilliant live music good atmosphere .. not a brilliant choice of beers .. but adequate

Hidden Gem, good pint no fuss. Spot on

Great vibe great music. Hamish the guitarist was superb and it was grest to hear the guy playing jigs on the mandolin with him.

Great local pub with live music 👍🎵

Tiny wee gem in the centre on inverness. Brilliant music, brilliant staff, definitely be back.

There are bars with atmosphere and then there are bars like Market Bar. Make this a stop. Carli will provide you with the fuel to dance 5o the live entertainment. Honestly, if you're wondering about what to do or where go...come here. Carli is worth the walk up the stairs

Down and out's pub. If you have an English accent avoid ;)

Noisy ! When live music is on & was a hen night when I was there ! Know a local who's local it's been for 45 years !

The best bar in Inverness in my opinion. This has been my local for many years, I love the atmosphere, the people and the awesome bands that play there. They have a great selection of drinks and you can always get the banter.

Amazing bar very friendly with good beers on tap

Little girl with red tints in her hair, met for 2 mins. She is a blatent liar. I won't waist my time telling you why. After Over 40 years I will not give them a penny more.. Thanks for the memories Speedy

Great bar Great hospitality friendly atmosphere

Really glad I found this place. I didn't chat, but lovely locals, live music upstairs and £3.70 for a pint on Tenants. I felt very welcome.

Loved it. Full of character. Bar staff excellent

Service was excellent great place to meet some very interesting people had a great time

Great place , food first class and not expensive and staff very friendly and attentive,deffo go back ,a great wee find

Went there with my girlfriend. Got kicked out since the lady on the bar said was not appropriate that we were kissing each other on the top of the nose and she refuse to give any further explanation about it, being offensive instead and suggesting us to go get a room instead. A real shame since the usual staff is super friendly and the bar itself its a real jewel for its atmosphere and live music.

Quaint and old old pub enjoyed our drinks

This is the best pub ive been to, spit and sawdust just the way an old pub should be No frills, but some incredible memories, we visit every year, extremely friendly people 👍

I'm sorry but there was no market

Don't hate it just find it very expensive staff looked down on me as though I couldn't afford £125 for a nip of whisky. Never judge anybody

Great little place with a lovely bar staff.

Great live music! Quite simple bar but perfectly tipical. Recommend!

Good music, nice vibe and easy friendly service

Great wee bar. I didn't know anyone before coming to Inverness but after a few pints in there I knew everyone there. So friendly and great music. Best place for a pint in Inverness. Great atmosphere!

Traditional working mans bar with a wide varied selection of drinks to chose from. Juke box has a great selection of tunes for the 50s 60s 70s 80s era.

Great traditional bar full of character. Downstairs is more of a small working man's bar. Great staff and great tunes on the jukebox. Upstairs has a more student feeling about it. Well worth a visit for the live music.

Cervezas, música en directo y gente auténtica. Pequeño y acogedor. Sin duda un lugar que visitar en Inverness.

We came across this wee place after meeting some randoms after the Madness gig 😊. It's probably one of the smallest bars that I've been in but it had a decent drinks selection, it had a great atmosphere and the live music was brilliant

The best music venue in Inverness. Great music,people and drinks here. Many top acts have performed here over the years. The Proclaimed where discovered here

Very cosy relaxed atmosphere. Life music most nights

Had great fun a few years ago with some friends and had the chance to meet some nice Scottish people. Good beer and cider, good music and vibes. Thanks to waitress Melanie for her kindness.

Great atmosphere as Calumn Jones and The Trad Project were playing The bar itself was crammed with visitors as far afield as Italy..and people standing on the stairs to listen as they could not physically get into the room itself ! Packed to the rafters it was ( was part of XPO North )

Great prices, great people, live music, what more could you ask for?

Brilliant nite. Met lots of fantastic people Made very welcome Highly recommend

Good crack and shirley is a star behind the bar. 10 out of 10

Good bar. Good music, decent Cromarty beer

Enjoyed my time here again Lovely live Music , nice crowd

Superbe découverte dans ce bar avec un live music de qualité. Service au top et l'ambiance était au rendez-vous pour un mardi soir !

Great small bar with great live music!

Great little bar, staff very friendly

Great little pub. Unspoiled with loads of character.

Nice variety of drinks, and you can choose what music will be played 😀 Very nice decoration

What a nice surprise. Definitely not a typical bar love this place!

Quet small bar, but really tipical. Nice atmosphere with live music and friendly people. A nice place where spend a night in Inverness

Real people, real music, not for the PC brigade and they would be welcomed but not tolerated which would be totally correct and appropriate ... When in Rome etc...

Un sitio auténtico en el centro de Inverness. Para amantes del colorido local.

As a visitor I was made to feel very welcome by both staff and locals. Lovely beer.

Good local music and friendly people

Great bar with a nice atmosphere.

Unbelievably authentic little treasure in the middle of the city. Awesome music!

Great night out with my Buds. Listening to a jazz group. Not really my thing but can appreciate the talent

Excellent Bar Excellent Music what more could you want oh yes Excellent Beer.

Great wee pub in the Inverness town centre, that's hidden up an alleyway, but that should only make it better well your correct as they also host live music from some local bands, so the atmosphere is always going to be good when your listening to some really good local music while your enjoying a pint or a vodka and coke

Great wee bar local wothys crac great made to feel welcome

Great bar opens early lots or local banter made to feel very welcome best bar in inverness

Went here for my friends 18th. Was great place although it is a little small and could of done with more than one member of staff working alone.

Small upstairs and when live band in extremely loud. but other than that. was a good night.

Small, intimate back street pub. Very cozy with great live music. Absolutely loved it. Would always visit again!

Hidden but a gem. Great choice of drinks and a very intimate venue with live music.