Old Smiddy Inn in Highland

This was good evening entertainment. We enjoyed the singer/story teller and also the young bagpiper. Staff was friendly and I am glad we went.

Fantastic pub with huge portions ,steak &Kidney pie to die for with homemade chips & veg . Lovely ,friendly couple run the pub .

We went here for our dinner whilst on our tour of the NC500. I can definitely recommend the Steak pie which was good and well cooked. We had an excellent meal and an evening.

We arrived 45mins early but we were made welcome and soon had a refreshing drink in front of us. The menu covered everything I like and more besides they were totally flexible with what you had with any dish chips -mash fresh vegetables or salad and the volume of food was more than you could eat. I did say to the lady that she should have been a taxidermist not a waitress and she asked why and I said that they stuff animals and I was well and truly stuffed LOL.

Fantastic food and service in a lovely quaint bar, we were lucky enough to hear the local bagpipers who were very talented and provided a true Scottish experience, well worth a visit

Popped in on the off chance and managed to get a table. Food was lovely, service was excellent. We were very tired from all the walking so just what we needed! Thank you!

Lovely food. Fabulous fresh battered haddock absolutely perfect. Steak pie really good. Loads of veg and chips. All this washed down with the incredible talent that could be heard from the next room. A fabulous Scottish evening with the pub bathed is glorious sunshine.

I enjoyed my late night food here as the meat was cooked to perfection and the pipers piped away through the evening. I met a man called Jimmy who was sound and the tourists were getting drunk on whiskey. I recommend this little place yey.

We had a fabulous night at the Old Smiddy. Warm atmosphere, good beer and whiskey, and excellent food. Our hosts could not have been more friendly and accommodating as they were initially fully booked for the night but managed to squeeze us in. As a bonus there was entertainment too with singing and bagpipes! A real bonus!! Totally recommend!!!

Enjoyed a lovely home cooked evening meal here tonight whilst staying in Wick on our NC500 trip. It felt like going round for dinner at your friends house, intimate and charming. Garlic mushrooms to start followed by haddock and chips. Open fire warms both the bar and the lounge and to eat to the sound of wood cracking on a cold night was simply wonderful.

The Old Smiddy Inn is a delightful old style country pub that offers a very friendly welcome. Host's Dave & Alison make you feel very welcome to their establishment. The food is very good value for home cooked pub food. The Steak pie, Lasagne, Maccoroni & the sirloin steak were all good value & very tasty. Smiddy Inn is the only pub i know that sells Tennents Ember, what a lovely pint it is.

Had a great meal today the the service was brilliant the waitress liz was very attentive and nothing was to much trouble would recommend going

This is our third year visiting the Old Smiddy and we were delighted to find out that although the restaurant was still closed (due to covid)that takeaway meals were available. We picked up our food on Friday and Saturday nights and we really enjoyed our meals. We hope to be back next year and that we will be able to sit in the restaurant. We cannot praise the pub highly enough. Thank you xx

It was a year since our last visit to the Old Smiddy Inn. Nothing has changed. A varied menu at reasonable prices, friendly quick service and most importantly a very enjoyable meal. We had our meal in the bar area and there was a blazing fire and a great atmosphere with a few games of darts and the occasional !!! dram. A very enjoyable evening

A visit to this pub was an optional visit on our tour. It was well worth it!! We had a great evening that included bagpipe music , lots of singing and story telling. Great fun!!

We were staying down the road, so walked up here for a pub meal. Such a cosy place - we stayed in the bar (not the lounge), with a real fire. It’s an old blacksmith’s turned into a pub, so very atmospheric. The food (we had the roast pork) was very good (not outstanding, but really tasty and good value too). Chatting to the barmaid was great - tips from a local to Aussie tourists. Well done!

On holiday for the week and was my wife's birthday, after reading the reviews decided to come to the old smiddy and so glad we did, received a lovely warm welcome. We ordered our food and again not disappointed, all home cooked and fresh. During our meal a coach party was in the other lounge and we could here the stories listen to the singing and even live bagpipes being beautifully played by a young boy. Could not rate the old smiddy inn highly enough, a must for anyone visiting the area.

Excellent food and drink. Great staff and friendly atmosphere. Called in for evening meal and really enjoyed it. Highly recommend.

Did not eat here, but rather was part of a tour group who attended a 2+ hour show highlighting the Gaelic culture. The headliner was very witty and cordial, and he presented two young bagpipers, an eleven year old boy and nine year old girl who played very fluidly. An entertaining show.

Visited Wick twice in the past year and stopped in at the Smiddy on both occasions. Had the Steak Pie today and it was delicious. Friendly staff and good prices.

We stopped here with our Insight group and all in our group had a great time. It is in an old blacksmith shop with some of the original tools hanging on the walls. The gentleman who plays and sings the piano was full of history and even sang a song in the old Gaelic language which was beautiful. He had a young female bagpiper play us several songs which is very rare to find as there are not many females that play the bagpipes. He got everyone involved with the singing which made for a very fun afternoon. We did not eat, but the beer was good and cold. If you are looking for something different and more intimate then be sure to stop at this cozy place.

Lovely atmosphere homely feel, food always nice and tasty. This is our local and all staff is lovely and welcoming and nothing a bother.

We wanted to pop in for a quick drink on our way home when staying in the area on holiday. The lady behind the bar started to pour our drinks as a man came in and, without introducing himself, suddenly told us we weren’t allowed in here with our dog. When I asked if this was the policy of the pub he simply said we’d be ‘thrown out’. I was so shocked that I turned around to leave, only to be told I’d have to pay for the drinks we weren’t able to stay and have! The lady behind the bar looked almost as uncomfortable as we felt, but did or said nothing to help or even apologise. I’ll obviously never be back but wanted to offer a heads up to anyone else visiting, don’t bother if you have a dog with you! The place was also rather run down and smelt odd, so not somewhere I’d recommend anyway. Disappointing considering all the good reviews I’d read here beforehand.

This tiny pub (once a blacksmith shop) is full of character. We visited with a large group (roughly forty people) as an optional outing with our tour group. We were treated with songs, stories and humor from Raymond Bremner who is a local from the community. He had us laughing, singing and interacting throughout his performance. We were also treated with a young lady on the bagpipes. Such a fun evening.

Lovely friendly pub that retains the character of its former blacksmiths home. Good food, great staff, colourful characters, and traditional entertainment if you time your visit right!

An evening with Raymond,fantastic story teller,musician and singer leaves you wanting more by the end of the evening.

On an Insight Vacations tour and this stop was an optional extra. What a great night with our party of 13 being piped into the Inn and a very warm welcome from the owner and a guest speaker/singer on Scots-Gaelic culture. It would have to be the highlight of our 22 day tour. It was a true Scottish inn and very warm and cosy atmosphere with excellent entertainment. The night left a marked impression on all. Certainly recommend this to all future tours.

I dropped in to find that the restaurant was fully booked for the next 2 weeks. The bar is basic but functional. In the main lounge, which had been taken over by a bus full of tourists to the area, there was a recital of gaelic poetry and a piper

Staying at Lybster and in need of some food, I decided to travel North in the hope of finding somewhere to eat. I had just about given up hope when out of the rain and gloom the Old Smiddy Inn came into view. After checking they were serving food, and despite not having booked, a table was found for me. All the other tables were booked which is always a good sign.I

Came in as a stranger and left feeling like a local. Small but welcoming and cozy venue. Enjoyed the songs and stories by Raymond!!

We had a very good meal here with a great welcome prices were very reasonably priced The meals were not small by any means. We stayed in ower campy but were made welcome Thank you

Whenever we stay in Caithness, we usually have a Bar Supper in the Old Smiddy Inn. Service is always quick and friendly, there is a good choice of eating options on the menu, prices are reasonable and most importantly the food is delicious. Recommended

Just visited Old Smiddy Inn for a meal with the family. They are so friendly & welcoming. The food is not only real good home cooking but the portions are extremely generous. We will definitely be visiting again. Five star.

Our Globus tour guide and driver were SO EXCITED to take us to Thrumster and this inn, located in a century-old "smiddy," or blacksmith's shop. The object was not the food - nor even the drink - but the person of Ray Bremner who hosted the ceilidh. This gifted gentleman sang, told stories, introduced us to local (an eight-year-old newbie on the chanter/bagpipes and her ten-year-old brother with similar talent and two more years of experience!) talent, and kept us mesmerized for two hours. But most of all, he touched our hearts, minds and our very souls with his plea and remedy for the resurgence of the Scottish culture in and through our children.

Fantastic atmosphere. Very friendly service. Would certainly recommend it for a good night out. Love the food.

We arrived just as they opened for the evening, and were warmly greeted by the staff member. The bar seemed quite small and cosy, with a roaring coal fire in one corner. The food was decent. The potato and veg were ok, but the steak pie was particularly tasty. My wife had the macaroni cheese, which she quite enjoyed.

We visited here on holiday in August. We arrive early to make sure we got a table and were lucky enough to get the final table not reserved. I'd recommend reserving!

The atmosphere was tremendous. Great conversation. Quality beer. You need to visit this place. The staff are excellent.

We stopped by here as part of a coach tour, for drinks and entertainment. Ray Drummond regaled us with his singing, in English and Gallic, as well as his story telling. They even had a local piper Grant, very talented, blow out a few times on regular pipes and small pipes. Drinks were generous and quick. If we had more time, would have liked to try the food.

We came here on Wednesday for my husbands birthday dinner after a lovely family day out. It was the icing on the top of the cake. Beautiful food enjoyed by all kids especially enjoyed the homemade chips, lovely friendly staff, can’t wait to go back.

What an amazing night we had here. The food was above and beyond and the landlord and lady are the most friendliest and welcoming people I have met. We had such a great time here and will defiantly be back. Thanks to you both.

The Old Smiddy Inn is a regular port of call when we visit Caithness. We have never been disappointed and tonight's visit was no exception.

Good, fast service, plenty big enough meal. Host genial. Just what you want after a hectic jaunt around the area.

Called here when staying in nearby Keis. friendly local pub with small but varied menu. Arrived at the end of a ceiligh. the for of us had different meals all well presented and very filling.

Went here for an evening meal. Selection was quite good. Very tasty and the service was very quick and the staff very pleasant. Will go here again

Whilst staying in Keiss We visited this pub based on the reviews We were not disappointed We were greeted by the owner who gave us a warm welcome

J'ai adoré mon dîner et mes soirées dans ce pub. Le cadre est très chaleureux (sûrement grâce à l'âtre !) et convivial et tous le monde se connaît.

We, a family of five thoroughly enjoyed our meal last night, well cooked using quality ingredients, generous proportions n not overpriced (like many places can be) it's worth to book in advance as its a popular pub, Thankyou all for great food,service n a lovely night. Lisa X

Buon pub con cucina, cibo ben fatto e abbondante, atmosfera tipica e prezzi ottimi. Non molto lontano da Wick è...

Had a really good time here clean and cheerful 5 stars enjoyed food never been there before really enjoyed thankyou will visit again

Friendly service good atmosphere,open fire blazing away cosy.l had the home made steak pie what a helping and the home made chips are the best,l had home made cheese cake delicious,the prices are very reasonable. Great place

Third attempt to eat here tonight ..third fail. Had heard good things about this place so went last December. They had a party booking' so we couldn't get served food. ( only told this after ordering drinks)..fair enough though..we drank up and left. Returned a...

Lovely friendly local pub. Dave the owner is very friendly and accommodating. Would recommend it. Felt like a local.

Went here for a drink and entertainment by Raymond. He spoke and sang about the history of Scots and Gaelic culture. He was very good and entertaining. The building is very cosy and charming, and the hosts are friendly.

The 'Old Smiddy Inn' Thrumster, is run by a lovely couple, Dave and his wife Alice. The food, atmosphere, company and fun nights we had (eating great food, drinking with the locals, listening to music, crazy dancing) was so addictive we didn't want to leave....

Went in for a drink last evening and dinner tonight. The staff and "regulars" are very welcoming. You walk in...

Small rustic pub with plenty of charm. Friends & colleagues have endorsed the Old Smiddy over the years and finally...

Tuvimos una noche genial en este pub al final de la ruta 500 NC. La comida era deliciosa y salió muy rápido (dos tartas de carne! Sin embargo lo que destaca a este lugar es el ambiente. Es un hermoso edificio antiguo que está llena de vida, con un personal servicial y amable gente de bar. Lo recomiendo encarecidamente!

Con un encantador Country Inn anfitrión amable y agradable comida estilo casera. Está bien de precio. Un lugar muy agradable para relajarse y disfrutar de una comida o algo de conversación.

Traditional Caithness warm welcome. Staff very friendly and helpful. Pub has a cosy feel to it. Being on holiday in Caithness for 10 days and eating out most days the Old Smiddy Inn was the best pub food I had. I was out with 3 friends and we all cleaned our plates.

Nous avons dîné chez Old Smiddy lors d'une halte sur la North Coast 500. L'endroit nous avait été recommandé par notre hôte et ne nous a pas déçu. L'accueil était chaleureux et les portions sont généreuses. Nous avons testé les "macaroni & cheese" qui sont arrivés servis avec une assiette de frite. Il faut s'habituer à cette double ration de carbs, mais on s'y fait vite.Les frites (chips là-bas) étaient vivement recommandées. Je ne suis pas experte mais l'une de nous en parlait encore le lendemain. À croire qu'elles étaient à la hauteur de leur réputation!

Went 2 nights in a row and whilst menu the same, a different special was on and to be fair they put fish on the menu after we suggested as little choice for my pescatarian partner so fair play to them! Food was decent pub grub and value for this. Friendly place though could do with selling real ale?! Good service too

Lovely little place separate bar and eating rooms. Open coal fires and really welcoming. Food was excellent, proper homemade chips like your Grandmas and plenty of them too.Lovely desserts too. Great portion sizes all round a good reasonably priced meal.

The premises are a very traditional pub with a public bar and a separate lounge/eating room. Both rooms have open fires which make the premises feel cosy, and luckily warm, as it was wet and cold the night that we visited. The pub certainly has character but is slightly run down and could do with a bit of modernisation in certain areas. The eating area is fairly small, it can probably only cater for about 20 people so best to book in advance. The menu choice is fairly limited - about 4 starters, 6 main courses and 3 desserts. We had the roast dinner, which was beef and also the steak pie. Both were served with a few boiled potatoes, swede, cauliflower & carrots. We were both impressed with the meat side of the meal but we were both disappointed with the quality and small quantity of the vegetables. For dessert, we both had the strawberry trifle, which again we were slightly disappointed with.After all the good reviews that we’d read we were left feeling a bit disappointed with the food. However, the pub was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful.

A delicious roast was on offer on the Sunday we stopped in to the Old Smiddy. A very local pub but friendly staff. If they have the haggis stuffed chicken available, I highly recommend!

We had a Ceilidh evening at the Old Smiddy Inn as an option on our Globus tour of Scotland. Great show, good singing and good beer. My only complaint would be that the room that we were in was simply not large enough for the 40+ people crowded in. However, a good time was had by all. This was a great opportunity to hear local stories and to hear songs sung in Gaelic.

We had a lovely welcome by the locals here - and some lovely chatter. The landlords are great hosts and very accommodating. We had some supper and it was not only tasty but came with a generous portion of the best chips we've had (homemade on the premises) very much recommend!

Lovely quaint place. Staff very friendly. Meal lovely and home made steak pie had lovely pastry and plenty steak. Served fresh veg and potatoes and don't find that much about now as everyone going frozen items. Worth a visit and will be back.

Definitely worth a visit when you are in or near Wick or Thrumster. We had the homemade steak pie, it was delicious - love the homemade chips also. Dave is a very friendly host, as were the other locals we met. Great small and traditional Scottish pub, would recommend a visit!

What a lovely friendly pub. Clean. Staff very welcoming .And the food is excellent. Compliments to the chef. If your out and about wick. Drop in.its really worth giving them a try. Good value too.

Als eine Kneipe ? Ja, dafür ist es super! Zum Essen? Nein, wenn man auf Essen aus der Fritteuse steht okay. Sonst lieber ein Stück fahren und in Wick etwas essen.

Visited the Old Smiddy Inn Tuesday night for something to eat with my wife Carole. We had a lovely meal, especially the steak pie which was packed with meat & very tasty. The locals made us a feel very welcome & as it turned out Raymond Bremner, the local historian grew up in the area of Wick that i visited through my childhood & we reminist about the people we both knew. Raymond even phoned his dad to ask if he rememered my mother & Grand parents. Really enjoyed our visit & would highly recommend this little pub which is big on hospitality.

if you are in the wick area you must visit the old smiddy inn. food excellent and very reasonable. the staff are very friendly and make you very welcome.. its only a few miles out of wick and well worth the visit.

Great food, always homemade chips, service is always with a smile, always made to feel very welcome. Great place to stop off if your travelling and want a fine feed. Bonus is they have a lovely coal fire.

The pub & food is really good value, you get a right homely feel here, tasty home made food that's always well cooked. This place has a lot of character, will return and recommend to family & friends..

Lovely homemade food, proper Chips made from scratch,friendly staff and atmosphere, nice warm coal fire, definitely worth a visit.

Had a lovely lunch here yesterday, very tasty, great portion sizes & really good freshly made chips. Desserts were very good too, especially the sticky toffee pudding with cream & ice-cream. Cosy place with open fire & friendly welcoming staff, will definitely be going back!

The food and service are absolutely superb. The locals are very welcoming and include everyone in their debates. Last week there was an American in overnight and he was dressed up in a kilt with lots of pictures taken of him to show his wife. The food is good and wholesome and the quality is wonderful. Meals are served every evening apart from Monday from 5.30-8.00. There is a roaring open fire too! Frequently the locals have an impromptu sing song.

I went I here for a nice dinner and a pint... 6 hrs later I now had three new friends.. tasted the best Tenets that I've ever had on draft.. at wonderfully decadent sticky toffee pudding with cream... and have more stories to bring home than an evening should provide thanks to my trip here.Stop in on your way through the area.. you just might not leave

Visited last Sunday with family and friends, really lovely atmosphere, coal fire a bonus. Owners David & Alice very hospitable as always.Food was delicious and generous portions. Will definitely be back. Thanks to chef Sandy also.

Limited but sufficent menu for our evening meal. Probably the best chips I've had in years. Portions massive and very tasty indeed.

gemütliche, urig, so stellt man sich ein schottischen Pub vor, gutes Essen, top Preise, nette Einheimische, offener Kamin

What a great little pub, made to feel welcome, fire on making it warm and cosy, home made food very tasty and large portions. Thoroughly recommended

Australian and German friends visited this place and they were delighted with the atmosphere and food! Fires were on, music was playing - locals were all really friendly and had our guests joining in! A night to remember!

A little gem of a pub situated four miles south of Wick on the A99 offering good food and company. There are lovely open fires to warm you as well as freshly prepared food. The home made chips are excellent and portions are plentiful.