Mosset Tavern in Moray

Heading home from a trip up north, we stopped at the Mosset for an evening meal. We have had many enjoyable meals there in the past, and tonight was no exception. A varied menu, reasonable prices, friendly helpful staff and most importantly, a very enjoyable meal. It is well worth a visit to the Mosset.

Always a pleasure, never a chore. Very busy place. Friendly staff who are well trained and very informative. Gordon has done a great job in the last 15-plus years.

Had quite a nice lunch here after a tour and tasting at nearby Benromach. Loved the food and the staff! Delightful place!

We were staying in a nearby B&B and the owner recommended Mozart Tavern for dinner - we’re so glad they did! We weren’t terribly hungry but the beers were cold and entrees hot - we got the maple glazed pork chop (large a delicious) and seared scallops, which were also great. We’d recommend Mosset tavern if you’re staying east of Inverness and looking for a filling and tasty dinner.

Myself & my partner booked for lunch today (good tip to book as always so busy which is a good sign ). We chose the carvery as we have a good few times before. Yes the price has gone up a bit but then again so has everything else these days. Great selection of meats and vegetables and the Yorkshire puddings are always so big and tasty. We had actually booked a time later than we normally choose but there was still plenty to select. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal out in a friendly, lovely pub in the centre of Forres. What's not to like ? You will not be disappointed :)

Way ay man. Proper Grub like. Banging like. Best in bonnie forres like. Proper loved it more than alot of thing like. Waaay bessy neautiful

Booked for lunch. A pleasant welcome and shown to our table. Good selection on the menu. Food was delicious and well presented. The staff were friendly and efficient. An excellent experience.

We were there for Sunday lunch and we were not disappointed. Great selection of roast meats and very tasty vegetables. I was absolutely stuffed but my husband and sister in law managed a huge dessert. The staff were excellent, it was extremely busy but they manged to keep smiling. We will definitely return the next time we are in the area.

Good value, atmosphere and very friendly staff. Would definitely recommend a visit if in Forres.

Fabulous Sunday carvery. You won't leave here hungry.

A large party of 20 of us celebrating our son’s 18th birthday, from start to finish staff couldn’t do enough for us , the food was amazing and our son was made to feel very special. Well done team Mosset and of course Gordon

Great food and generous portions, the service was excellent, it was a big family gathering I just wish they had round tables rather than a long line.

Spot on service and food as always, have been numerous times and every time it's been great! I've never had a bad meal here or even mediocre to be fair, you're guaranteed an excellent meal if you stop in by. I would definitely recommend booking a table to avoid missing out as it's always busy. My partner is coeliac and they can cater for her with suitable gluten free meals as well.

What a beautiful place! Delicious food and great attentive staff. We were staying nearby for 3 weeks and managed to go to the tavern twice for lunch. Shame we live so far away but when we are visiting next, we will definitely come back. Thank you to your great staff and chef for some top quality meals.

Already several times in this very nice place, really doing both the restaurant side and the bar. I have border coli, the waiters are charming, Pacha was very pampered without even having to ask, he received water. Simple but really good food, especially the meat. Lovely people even if still a little more distant than on the west coast from my point of view. This place is located near a magnificent park…to do

4 of us came for lunch last Sunday, we'd booked in advance which was a good idea as the restaurant was very busy. Between us we had chicken schnitzel, fish and chips and the Sunday carvery. I liked that the staff tell you when to go up to the carvery as it means there's no big queue and it's timed so that everyone in your group gets their food at the same time. The carvery had a fantastic choice - beef, lamb, turkey and pork were our choice of meats this week. There were also roast and mashed potatoes, yorkshire puddings, skirlie, cauliflower cheese, carrots, cabbage, clapshot, celeriac, gravy and several sauces. Your choice of meat(s) is carved for you, then you help yourself to everything else. Fantastic value at £18 and very tasty too. The non-carvery meals the others had were big portions and tasted great too. I wasn't fit for pudding but the others had strawberry tart and caramel apple pie (only slight criticism was that the strawberry tart pastry was a bit hard) which again were good. I'm sorry that we were so quick tucking in that the only photo I took was the strawberry tart! Overall a delicious lunch, it had been a while since our last visit so definitely won't leave it so long til the next one - the beer garden looked good too so next time we'll maybe leave the car at home and take the bus!

Really appreciate the effort all the staff went to in order to make us feel welcome. Great selection of beers and of course delicious food. Nice one team 👍

The dining room staff was very courteous but we found the dishes poorly prepared.

Very welcoming staff, despite there being huge funeral lunch at the same time. We ate outside. It was really nice. Food very well presented and good sized portions. Varied menu, fantastic choice for coeliac sufferers. Almost anything was available. I had fantastic fish and chips, gluten free which was really unusual. We rarely have so much choice!

Service was fantastic and food was delicious 😋

We always visit the Mosset Tavern when we holiday in Nairn, and we have had another lovely meal. It was Sunday so we had the carvery which was very tasty as usual. We love the bouncy castle ( well the kids do!) which is a nice touch while they are waiting. The staff were very helpful and attentive especially as two of our party have different food allergies. We will be back next year!

Friendly staff great tasty food and nice views when outside

Excellent service in the Mosset this evening. Great music vibe. Vegan burger and vegan churros with chocolate sauce.

This is our main go to restaurant as we live in Forres. Never had a bad meal yet and I've lost count of the number of times we've been there. Food is excellent and very well priced. Really friendly and attentive staff. Nice touch too when it's an occasion.

Didn't actually eat here but looked good, fabulous place especially if you have fur babies our two Weims were greatly welcomed and given treats. Really friendly and enjoyed both our visits. Hope to be back soon. Thank you 😊

Food was good but on the pricey side. Servers were lovely and a great atmosphere

Very good food and service excellent

Good quality pub food with good range of drinks, be prepared to park in the council park up the hill. Would return

Just had the Chicken Schnitzel absolutely delicious highly recommend 👌 will definitely be back.

Excellent food and service. The best place to eat in Forres!

We had a lovely meal. Nice menu/ something for everyone. Best fish and chips I’ve had in ages. Service was great. Kids can’t eat in the bar but the restaurant was relaxed and there’s an a la carte menu until 5:30pm. I’d recommend booking early, even midweek. And the menu is available online if you want a look in advance. Plenty of parking around. Perfect. Thank you.

Always a lovely experience here. Helpful and friendly staff and great food.

Good food and staff are friendly. Lots of stuff going on with live music, karaoke and weekly quiz night

We were looking through reviews of a few restaurants for some time before deciding on mosset tavern. When we arrived it was sort of busy. We were seated next to a large table even though there were plenty tables else where. The atmosphere in there was quite negative, and the room was very stuffy. The staff were okay ish but a few waitresses seemed like they couldnt be bothered and didnt want to be there. The menue is bland and unwelcoming. We left before wasting our money. Oh and the carpark is in shambles.

A nice location for outdoor eating overlooking a park and pond. I had a small smoked salmon and anchovy salad which was excellent. A little disappointed they neither did smaller portion meals nor allowed us to have childrens' ones. Apparently pensioners' meals are only available to passing visitors if they pass through on one particular day of the week. My husband had crisps for his meal which no doubt cost a lot less than a children's meal would have.

Really enjoyed my meal here. It was a sizeable portion and very tasty.

Sea Bass itself was nice, but the accompanying veg was bland, chronically overcooked & swimming in oil. Not pleasant. (And there was no bread available to go with my really rather meagre scallop starter :(

Can't folt a thing staff very welcoming and friendly thank you

We had lunch here whilst visiting Forres for the British pipe band championships… The fish and chips were excellent and the spicy chicken wings were on point too…. Fast, friendly service in a great setting and atmosphere. If you’re visiting Forres this is the place to visit for a meal.. fantastic..

A Great Place to go for, highly recommend it. The staff here is very friendly. The Food here is made with heart. If you happen to be around check it out!

The 4 of us all enjoyed the food the staff are really friendly and attentive it's a really busy restaurant advise booking ahead 😀

Great food and nice staff, always a winning combo. Get there if you can.

Quite a pleasang stay overlooking a lovely water body and flowing river. Comfortable airbnb perfect for 2/3 families. All basic amenities probided except kitchen towels and waste bin packets, would recommend taking personal toileteries. The dishwasher switch was hidden behind a wall decor slanted on the wall, took us a while and a phonecall to determine where the switch was. The ipstairs is lovely with 2 big rooms and a smaller bedroom. The pnly downside is there are two toilets in the second floor which means everytime we needed to come down specially during the night. The air bnb is just above the pub so can get a bit noisy till 1am , but windows were soundproof enough to block the noise. We didnt get a chance to ise the pub as we were out and about.

Lovely food. We had the Korean chicken burger and Sunday carvery which were both excellent. Dog menu also available and very good. Great selection of real ales. We will definitely visit again when we are in the area.

great food and very nice place!

Excellent menu choices, I would recommend the Sunday Carvery. Friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere make this a very pleasant dining experience.

Can highly recommend the delicious Korean Beef Bipimbap. Lovely food. Reasonable prices for lunch menu. Quite quiet. Very pleasant friendly staff.

Taste food, very good. Nice atmosphere, smiling and friendly staff.

Great setting for a beer with the family and dogs. We were just visiting, customers and staff all friendly

Wonderful. Great authentic friendly service, fresh quality dishes.

Absolutely beautiful place to visit, great food,, great service and beautiful scenery

We came here on a Friday 10th May for dinner, 2 adults, 1 teenager and 1 child. The food was delicious and the menu choices were fab, we will be back to try the other dishes! The young person who served us was brilliant, really polite and attentive, we were very impressed with the service we received. The atmosphere was great, it has a warm and friendly feel, noise levels are nice it's easy to have a conversation without having to raise your voice.

Meal excellent, sanitised well, very good service. Will call again..

My friend & I booked a table. My food was delicious, even though I didn't think it was enough but then I had dessert as well & that was gorgeous. The staff made sure everything was ok throughout the night. It wasn't overly expensive too & we were left to chat for ages. I will definitely be back. Thank you. We forgot to take photos.

Had a great evening with delicious food and drinks. Loved it and will come back! :)

Nice Bar and Restaurant. Good for Lunch

Only dropped in for coffee and scone with friends and all good. However on previous occasions when I've been in for dinner with friends I can rate food 4/5.

I was at the Mosset last Saturday for a family 60th and had the best time ! Everything was seamless from the service to the beautiful food and attentive and friendly staff! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a casual lunch /dinner to something really special ! Thanks to everyone for a great time !

Friendly, good value, tasty steak well cooked ie medium rare. Quaffable red house wine.

Gone downhill. Prices gone up and quality of food down. 3 courses and all disappointing. Used to go at least once a month but won't be returning.

Eaten in the restaurant. A quality chef means quality food. The atmosphere is welcoming and chilled. The staff are warm, friendly, and professional. Brilliant prices, wonderful experience

I was there this time as a guest. Food was fine, great atmosphere - and warm praise for the staff who were charming and attentive: they made our evening really special.

Went to a business event as a speaker. Staff were very nice.. didn't have any food.

Had lunch at "The Mosset" with my family today and everything was 100%, menu, presentation and service. Thank you all for another very enjoyable meal. H.G.T.

We had another lovely meal for my husband's birthday at the Mosset last week. The staff were really helpful and accommodating for my son who has a limited range of food. We had the 2 course lunch meal, my husband and elder son had steak (which was delicious) and I had the chicken bites and as usual it was amazing. The boys had apple pie for pudding and my husband and I had the creme brulee with blood orange sorbet. I'm not a fan of orange but the sorbet was perfect. Not too tart or sweet. The creme brulee was beautifully rich and creamy. The kids loved their pudding and didn't leave a drop. We love the Mosset and always have a brilliant experience with the Mosset team. Will be back again soon!

Great place to eat, lovely food,surroundings and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend this place.

Absolutely amazing Christmas menu and the service and food was as always absolutely great. I was there with friends who loved it too

Lovely meals and friendly place. At last, a meal in Moray that wasn't disappointing! Dog friendly, and even a dog menu, too. Consistently good meals.

One of the places to go for food! Hats off to the chefs!! It's been a struggle to find good quality food up here but this place sure does it! Never felt ripped off by the portion sizes and definitely need a sleep after.

Beautifully cooked and presented food at reasonable prices. Attentive service and the restaurant has a lovely ambience with all the fairy lights. Do enjoy a visit to The Mosset Tavern. Definitely recommend a visit. The venison steak was delicious!

No wonder this place has good reviews. Staff friendly and excellent service. Food was really good. We went on a Friday night and we were hungry and it did not disappoint. Highly recommend.

Great place, staff friendly and polite and very helpful. Will definitely be back, also the manager takes time to speak to the customers and makes you feel very welcome.

Never disappoints. Good food with generous portions. Excellent service. Very efficient at dealing with larger groups. Lovely setting next to pond.

Stayed in their rental flat above the tavern which was excellent, had dinner and drinks in the tavern, food was excellent and service was spot, would def return, great all round incl value value for money.

We have always enjoyed coming to the Mosset when on holiday in the area which we do three or four times a year. However, over the last year we have failed to get a table at The Mosset on three simultaneous occasions. On one occasion we were told that the bar was "too busy", on another occasion we were refused as we had both our grandson and our dog with us and this week we were brusquely informed that"We're not taking any walk-ins today...". It wouldn't have been so bad if the young gentlemen had explained how sorry he was and that they were very busy, but no. So, sadly, The Mosset is now off the menu for us for fear of any further refusals!

Lovely food, lovely atmosphere.

Went mainly so my girlfriend could get a carvery. I had the fish and chips and we were both thoroughly impressed at how good the food was. I had the sticky toffee pudding and it was a good bit bigger than you often get in restaurants. Service was excellent from the attentive staff. Add to that, it was all fairly priced for the portion sizes, we will definitely be back.

We came as a treat (rare night out with having small children) the food was absolutely delicious specifically the cajon chicken and the sizes of the meals were well worth the price the only grumble I would have is when I put my cutlery down to show my partner something on my phone the waitor came over while lifting my plate asking if I was finished but I couldn't answer with a full mouthful that I wasn't 🤣 my partner then didn't want to put his cutlery down in-between breaks on his pudding incase it was whisked away , we felt quite rushed and when paying quite alot for a meal we wanted to relax and take our time

I like the Mosset. I've been coming here for years and I think it gets better each year. The staff and service are good. There are tasty vegan options, the atmosphere is relaxed but smart, it feels Scottish in the decoration and vibe, the best qualities of a pub with the ambiance of a restaurant. One thing I have noticed is that the team listen to feedback and make adjustments. There is an accessible and inclusive toilet. I recommend this place to anyone visiting Morayshire. Thank you!

Dropped in for a drink on way to the station

Great family birthday meal. Great service and food. Younger kids loved the bouncy castle. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely venue, nice dance floor for linedancing

Went on Sunday with my family. Had an excellent meal complimented with excellent service and an extremely fine pint. The restaurant has a very relaxed feel. An excellent establishment 10/10.

Visiting the area for the weekend and came to Mosset Tavern for the first time on Saturday night with 10 in the group. Ate in the bar where the staff and food was as good as I have experienced. All 10 had the same opinion. My wife is a Ceoliac and she was in heaven when she opened the menu to see so much choice. Both myself and wife enjoyed it so much we returned the following night before heading home. Definitely one of the best restaurants we have visited for a long time. Will definitely make this our first port of call if back up in the area. Gordon, the Manager, can be proud of the hospitality of his staff and the food that comes out of the kitchen.

Visiting the area for the weekend and came to Mosset Tavern for the first time on Saturday night with 10 in the group. Ate in the bar where the staff and food was as good as I have experienced. All 10 had the same opinion. My wife is a Ceoliac and she was in heaven when she opened the menu to see so much choice. Both myself and wife enjoyed it so much we returned the following night before heading home. Definitely one of the best restaurants we have visited for a long time. Will definitely make this our first port of call if back up in the area. Gordon, the Manager, can be proud of the hospitality of his staff and the food that comes out of the kitchen.

Went here as a family of seven to celebrate some birthdays. Service was good from the start. The food was excellent, with some of the group struggling to clean their plates. Definitely recommend.

Popped in with the pup while up visiting with a friend, the lovely ladies behind the bar made a fuss over the pup and made us feel very welcome. Will definitely go for a few when I'm next up that way 😊

Great location. Right in the heart of Forres, but seems almost rural because of the river walk. Excellent food. I went with their signature burger. It was far nicer than a Brodie burger from brodie country fayre (a nearby rival). Prices similar

Relatively new menu - well-presented and cooked.

Lovely meal, food excellent happy to recommend 😊

We recently visited after the new menu was released And we’re very impressed with the changes. There is something for everyone with a great choice. We have eaten here many times before but we think that this is their best menu so far. We will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu.

Nice cavery meal. Prices are not that bad either.

Amazing meal and service staff were amazing 💝

The food was really good. HOWEVER, when we asked if we could have a pudding of the specials menu, we were told no as we hadn't had a main from that menu, this was disappointing as it was my wifes birthday which they were aware off and her that wanted a pudding from the menu. We won't be going again for this reason as we didn't feel like we were being accommodated for as the paying customer and left a bitter / negative atmosphere on the experience.

Had a lovely meal here with my son (18) and friends. I had the roast turkey followed by the sweetest of puddings, banoffee meringue. Very busy so would recommend booking a table. Good selection of drinks. Limited parking but amble surrounding streets to park Accessible by wheelchair via entrance although I would certainly phone ahead as floor spacing might be an issue depending on table placements. I personally would say best for teenagers rather than younger children.

Lovely lunch. Very attentive staff who spoilt granddaughter. Good menus for children and adults. Will definitely return.

A welcome lunch break on a drive from Aberdeen to Inverness

Attended a murder mystery last night which was great fun. The food the mosset prepared was amazing and the service was second to non with well mannered pleasant and efficient staff. Great night out.

Posh pub grub, also nice classics. Good service in a modern setting. Tasty food and a good selection of real ales. Dog friendly, well worth a stop

Always great food and a great night out! Love their pub quizzes!