Scotch & Rye in Highland

Might as well go to Wetherspoons it’s the same food but better value for money! Would never return to this place the wings are pitiful and not worth the price tag. Cheap frozen food plated up at a premium 😔

The chicken and cauliflower wings were overly oily with a strong burnt taste on the outside. The coating seemed over-fried, while the inside felt undercooked—likely due to high heat. Excess oil made the dish heavy and unpleasant to eat. Disappointing overall, both in taste and cooking quality.

Dog friendly, cosy and fun restaurant. Has the Loch Ness Munchster which was delicious. Fantastic milkshakes and service was unbelievably good!

Incredibly delicious food! A lot of vegetarian options. Would come again anytime.

Too tiny of a place for the amount of people that want to get in, but older gentleman server was great at juggling new arrivals wanting to get in while taking orders and serving all the food! First full Scottish breakfast I've had since arriving in Scotland few days earlier and really enjoyed it. The variety and portions were good and again the service was great. Totally recommend but hit and miss if you get a table, but worth it if you do!!

10/10 for burgers. We had the Scotch&Rye beef smash burger and the chicken with bbq pulled pork (gluten free). Excellent. Chips aka fries are cooked in a fryer that is not gluten- contaminated, so happy days. Tasty. We had one portion of ordinary fries (5*) and one portion of garlic-parmesan loaded fries (4* good but not the Absolute Taste Sensation I was expecting when they were recommended). Key Lime cheesecake: good, not too sweet, but I wanted more zing from the lime and the whipped cream detracted rather than added. The cake portions were modest -- makes sense because burgers and fries are big, but felt a bit mean in comparison. Service: super-friendly, very welcoming, but slowed down when it became busier and our second round of drinks never arrived, nor did the bill (check) before we put on our coats and asked to pay. Atmosphere: we enjoyed the soul-funk playlist and we didn't feel hurried. A solid 8.67/10. Very tasty. Caters for gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan. Go.

$75 bucks for two so-so starters, one half pint beer, and one dram whisky. I felt ripped off. No plans to return.

We ate here on Monday 26th May. After a long and tortuous outing on the bike and train, the staff kindly allowed us to store the bikes in a corner in the restaurant as a favour to us. That really made our day, thanks so much. My 3rd visit here and it is always very good, Definitely go here if you are in town. Great selection of beers on tap on the wall as well.

They serve food until 10pm! One is the latest times in Inverness.

Scotch and rye was amazing, and the food was good. The servers were also very helpful to us and they helped us pick and told us what was good. It was honestly a quite lively place, and the customers weren't rude and didn't stare at us when we walked in. Honestly a very great place to grab a large or small bite to eat!

The food was poor, straight from the freezer!

Good for a quick bite after a long day of touring. Nothing special about it though.

Staff are always friendly and look after the customer and the food looks delicious 😋

Poor service. Food was horrible (the beef patty in the burger was clearly not 100% beef..) and the banoffee came with dried bananas, cream that used to be whipped and a coconut aftertaste with no warning. Come only for the beer, I guess

Cracking food! It was pretty busy but it did feel a bit like we'd been forgotten about as it took quite a while to get our drinks & order the food

Hemos comido aquí un par de veces y la calidad siempre ha sido agradable. También sirven hasta bastante tarde cuando otros restaurantes cercanos han cerrado. Bonito ambiente relajado; buena relación calidad-precio.

Hearty food; reservations are recommended. Some options were a little spicy for our taste.

Decent American faire, good all around pub with a prohibition theme that wasn't on the nose. Very friendly staff. Worth a look if your jonesing for some standard western style grub.

Great place! Did the 666 hot wing challenge. If you like spicy this challenge is easy!

We went for dinner and drinks. I had the chicken fingers, fried cauliflower, a pint of stout and a delicious cocktail (I forget the name) with ginger beer, elderflower liquor, Prosecco and blood orange gin. Delicious

Ate here several times while on a week's holiday, great food and drinks, staff were great, good music too, always busy so would advise booking

Been in Inverness for a week and ended up here 4 times, first night for a drink and other 3 for food. The Sunday Roast Burrito with Tater Tots is amazing and I’d thoroughly recommend it. The buttermilk chicken used on their dishes is amazing. Cheese and bacon dirty fries are incredible! The Pink Panther cocktail is truly delicious! The ambience is really nice and the staff really helpful. On our last night there I had the Katsu Chicken burger which was my least favourite. The Katsu flavour was destroyed by an overwhelming amount of pickled red onions which made the whole thing very wet and unmanageable to eat unfortunately. I would suggest that a full blown Katsu sauce used to intensify the Katsu flavour, as opposed to Katsu mayo and the red onion is removed. Other than that an amazing place hence maximum scores overall!!

Great burgers and good selection of drinks.

The food is a bit overpriced, but the service and ambiance make up for it.

Great vibes and really good wings. Incredibly dog friendly- they even have a special dog food menu - and the staff are very kind and accommodating.

Loved yet another hour or so in one of my favourite places in inverness. Hear range of food and drink to try. Great staff on hand to help you decide.

Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was excellent! GF and veggie options available

He estado aquí dos veces. Tenía la doble hamburguesa de queso que era tan sabroso, y fresco también. Aunque no se veía muy grande, el hoyo era más que suficiente, sin embargo, al ser panadero yo mismo, tuve que probar el pudín de toffee pegajoso. Era igual a la mía, y he probado un montón, es el único lugar que se ha acercado, bien hecho whisky y centeno, definitivamente volverá. Aslo el joven sirviendo era muy agradable y amable también. Al igual que la jovencita del bar. 10 / 10

A Fantastic Dining Experience at Scotch and Rye! We had the pleasure of dining at Scotch and Rye in Inverness, and it was absolutely delightful! The atmosphere was cozy yet modern, creating the perfect setting for a memorable meal. The menu featured a great selection of Scottish classics with a contemporary twist, and everything we tried was exceptional. The cocktails were a highlight, especially the ones crafted with local Scotch whisky, which added a unique touch to our experience. The staff were friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, making us feel very welcome. Whether you're a whisky enthusiast or just looking for great food and drinks, Scotch and Rye is a must-visit in Inverness. We can’t wait to come back!

Popped in after discovering this is a sister establishment to Classroom in Nairn (which I visited yesterday). Lovely smashed burger, upgraded to brisket dirty fries and wasn’t disappointed with either. The Raspberry Mocktail was delicious too. Service was top notch and if I didn’t live right on the South Coast then this would be a regular for me.

Incredible place. They serve food until 2400 which was clutch for us. They have a solid line-up of drinks and their cocktails are fantastic. We got the spicy chicken sandwich and highland burger, both delicious. Highly recommend checking Scotch & Rye out!

Fabulous burger and piping hot fries, as they should be but often are not. Waiter on her first day and seemed unsure. Not her fault.

Burger and fries were some of the best I've ever had. Friendly staff and a really nice atmosphere. Highly recommend 👍

Nice pub. It's worth for a quick stop to grab a bite.

Would rate this place 6 if I could!! Food was great and the service was amazing!! Recommend the crispy chicken wings. Shout out to whoever gave us the spoon so we could eat the sticky toffee pudding on the train- we thank❤️

Extremely average food served at rather pricey level in a very poor service. Booked the day before for 2 families including 4 adults and 6 children, asked about any restrictions regarding children in before certain time and was told they should be out by 10 pm. Set table at 8 o'clock and was reminded 3 times about that fact. On arrival, on taking the order and after serving the dishes 1h later after ordering. Such a rude statement for no reason while I was the one asking for it hence I was fully aware. Poor wine selection even worst beer. burgers dry and overcooked pretty small and poor sides

Tuve una experiencia increíble en este restaurante! Estaba muy ocupado cuando llegamos, pero todo funcionó sin problemas. Nuestro servidor, una chica rubia con tatuajes, era absolutamente excepcional. Incluso con una casa llena, ella era increíblemente atento, amable, y se aseguró de que teníamos todo lo que necesitábamos sin nunca hacernos sentir apresurados Su energía y profesionalismo realmente destacó y hizo que todo el tiempo fuera más agradable. La comida también era muy bueno = fresco, sabroso, y salió sorprendentemente rápido teniendo en cuenta lo lleno que estaba el lugar. Sin duda un lugar que recomendaría y volveré!

Staff is very friendly and attentive (Alex waited on us). Food is very good especially if you’re a fan of American style cuisine.

He estado aquí muchas veces ya que tengo mi oficina de trabajo en Inverness, pero no sé qué ha salido mal esta vez. Definitivamente personal, supongo. Al principio cuando caminaba en el que era temprano para mi reserva con mi familia... Lo cual dije. Mencioné que dije que no me importa tomar una copa mientras esperábamos mi mesa y en este momento me saltaron por la garganta y no pude tomar una copa con mi hija conmigo. Así que no puedo tomar un refresco esperando mi mesa que había reservado? Claramente un gerente dijo esto. El ambiente en este punto fue la horrible experiencia de la noche. Había reservado esta mesa hace unas semanas y todavía me senté en la mesa mirando cada pedazo de mierda posible en el restaurante, desde pintura, a pelotas de ping pong, etc! Como vista absolutamente terrible y terminé pidiendo mudarme con me pareció un inconveniente. La comida era agradable, pero no tan agradable como la última vez. Definitivamente no estaré en un apuro de regreso con mi compañía o familia después de esta experiencia. Muy decepcionado.

It's okay, loved the large gluten free menu, the food was mediocre and I really expected more

Great food and nice restaurant.

amazing creamy vegan vodka drinks and the lovely vegan waitress confirmed they're expanding their plant based menu which is so amazing! 😍

Lovely cocktails for inverness cocktails week.

Smash burgers were delicious, came with big portion of chips which were nice and crispy too. Over an hour wait, but Friday is a busy day

Saddest, coldest takeaway ive eaten in a while. I waited nearly 50 minutes for cold fries, cold onion rings and a lukewarm burger that tastes like it was cooked hours ago, reheated & served in a dry bun with nothing else that was advertised in it. Av

Absolutely love Scotch & Rye! 1st choice to go for food with any business colleagues! Great food, great atmosphere and lovely staff!

Como una chica que absolutamente ama sus hamburguesas, pero me encanta su hamburguesa LFC, el pollo con las migas de pan de Luisiana y la salsa Chipotle es absolutamente delicioso y sus patatas fritas son realmente sabrosas. Personal encantador y muy buena comida. Recomiendo encarecidamente ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

One of the best burgers I’ve had in Inverness As a Girl who absolutely Loves their burgers but i absolutely Love their LFC burger the Chicken with the Louisiana breadcrumbs and the Chipotle sauce is absolutely delicious and their chips are really tasty. Lovely staff and really good food. I highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Nice little restaurant with a good menu and very dog friendly. We were there during the week so no need to book and I wouldn’t book a table myself because they require a credit card to book and I refuse to give my credit card for that. We enjoyed burgers and chicken parm and our dog was offered water but we already had some. We definitely recommend this place as the staff are lovely.

Steps from the train station. Great service and food.

La comida y el servicio fueron increíbles 😃 Gran ambiente, divertido 🕺💃🕺💃 No probamos los cócteles, pero se veían increíbles 🍸 Definitivamente volveremos cuando estemos en Inverness la próxima vez 😃

Exceptional food and cocktails. Very surprised to eat the best chicken parm I’ve ever had in Scotland. We came here 3 times in the 3 days we stayed in Inverness. Let that say it all.

Good was cold by the time it arrived

best venue I’ve been to in the UK so far. Amazing chicken parmy, apocalypse now burger, and unique cocktails ❤️

Amazing food for an amazing price! Not often im spoilt for choice as a vegetarian but the three burger options alone was a tough one! They have a lunchtime deal for a burger and chips for £10 so we both went for that one veggie and one beef and it was so delicious. Lovely member of staff and lovely environment. Only sad I was so full as i would of had another just to enjoy it all over again.

Scotch and rye was a place I'd heard about from locals on repeat, sadly due to life being so hectic I was unable to visit it as soon as I'd have liked, but my gods, it was worth every second of the wait. I went for lunch the first time ordering the LFC burger which is quiet frankly utterly incredible, I'm not a pickle person but whatever the hell is on those pickles makes them dreamlike! They fit into the flavour profile of the burgers beautifully. Also, upon my second visit I ordered sweet potato fries and a normal smash burger, again, perfectly seasoned, cooked, executed fantastically, presented beautifully and it did not in any facet dissapoint, it was truly a force to be reckoned with. Points to note: - The food is incredible, but the price is hefty for portion sizes. - Drinks are quiet frankly stupidly marked up, a can of iron bru costing £3 is quite frankly a joke - food has yet to disappoint, always arrived quickly, well presented and very well made - the staff are very friendly and accommodating - the stairs to the bathroom are slippery and dangerous, be careful - they are dog friendly and the atmosphere is fantastic All in all it makes a great addition to the food/night life scene in Inverness, it would be nice if they'd gauge less on drinks cost but as we all know trying to explain to a shareholder why they are making less money is like explaining to a Tory why they need to pay taxes, impossible. Overall the staff are great, the atmosphere is great the food is great and the experience is one to enjoy, I'll be back without a doubt to battle some of the food challenges and more out of the box food choices they have. Best burger in Inverness goes to scotch and rye, but sorry folks, playback and the Innes bar have you beat ob the chips.

Great service and atmosphere. Sunday Roast comes in a giant Yorkshire pudding wrap, with two extra normal sized ones on the side! Also, spizy chicken burger was delicious. Meal for two + 2 beers (Inc tip), £50.

Awful burgers.... burnt and too thin...

Great dog friendly restaurant with great service!

¡Segunda ronda de cócteles en Scotch & Rye! ¡Pruebe un Rhubarb Gin Fizz con un toque de jengibre, absolutamente delicioso! Si estás en Inverness, este bar es una visita obligada. Un gran saludo al gerente del bar, Liam es una leyenda absoluta! Nos hizo sentir tan bienvenidos, compartió grandes recomendaciones sobre bebidas, lugares para ver en Inverness, e incluso el mejor lugar para un asado de domingo.

Great place!! Really good food. Chilled atmosphere and staff were really friendly. Would definitely go back.

We was very impressed with this establishment when we went for late evening food and drinks. Lovely atmosphere and food and drink was top notch. Friendly staff was a added bonus.

I had a lovely burger here. Nice place and nice staff. Certainly worth a visit if you are in the area.

Great burgers and venue in central Inverness.

Great restaurant Delicious food Very good craft beer!

Great service. Good was delicious.

The food was lovely, however the amount of time you need to wait to be served anything is quite poor. i dont blame the staff to be honest as its a saturday night; however we waited almost 40 minutes AFTER getting the bill to actually pay meaning sat around with nothing on the table even after calling staff over. its extremely annoying waiting this amount of time JUST to pay while having called staff over twice- just for them to then serve other customers.

Best Dawg I ever had ! Amazing food, great and fast service! Totally recommend and will definitely come back for the Dawg again!!

This is truly the best experience we've had since coming to Scotland. Great food, excellent service, and a very comfortable atmosphere. Definitely recommended. And their cocktail menu is top notch.

Pasé a cenar esta noche. La joven que servía, Katie, era un niño encantador, muy amable, muy cálido y acogedor también. La comida era caliente, fresca y sabrosa. Chicos bien hechos, gran ambiente

Food was amazing for being gluten free! 10/10

Delicious burger and the garlic fries were incredible! There's plenty of options on the menu too. Very pleased with my order as always 😊

The delivery service was great although food wasn't worth the money. Burgers and fries were fine and tasty but I spent £18 for crispy wings and battered cauliflower alone and both of them was uncooked, unseasoned, greasy and not tasty at all. I am very disappointed

Great cocktail menu...great staff...we had a great time!!!

Nice place, it is a fast food place, the good thing is that they close later in the area, as for dining during Spanish hours

Food amazing, drinks amazing and Sara… DOUBLE AMAZING! Great fun and made our night. Will be back again! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I visited The Scotch & Rye with three friends based on a recommendation. We were there for some food and drinks, and while the experience had its highlights, it was a bit of a mixed bag. First off, the décor and atmosphere were impressive—everything about the vibe of the place was spot on. The staff were incredibly friendly and even offered us a free drink and wings, which was a lovely touch and made us feel very welcome. Based on the service and ambiance alone, I’d definitely return just for drinks with friends. Unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to the rest of the experience. The signature burger was a big let-down—it was bland, the patty had a strange foam-like texture, and it was riddled with unchewable sinew and gristle, which made it inedible for me. The haggis balls were another disappointment; they were overly greasy and unappetizing in appearance. I’ve had haggis balls before, and the difference between what we received and what I’ve enjoyed elsewhere was like night and day. Overall, The Scotch & Rye is a great spot for drinks, thanks to its fantastic décor, welcoming atmosphere, and excellent service. However, I’d skip the food next time.

I was enjoying the dog friendly atmosphere but my opinion changed when i watched a waitress bend down, stroke a dog and then let it lick her hand. She then continued to take food orders. (In response to owner's comment - I didn't say when I was there so your confident assertion that you checked the CCTV just smacks of BS to me. If you're going to bullsh#t over bad reviews then at least make it convincing. I went another time and asked for an option that had garlic, but it was just sprinkled with garlic salt. I was unimpressed that I had to pay so muchg more for a sprinkle of garlic salt, not even real garlic, and when I calmy said to the manager I wasn't happy paying the extra, which wasn;t a huge amount, but I still felt it was a rip off, the manager reacted in a curt and unfriendly manner, rather than just being friendly and waving the extra charge. If i had wanted to i could have pushed for a refund of the entire main course but I tried to be reasonable and the response i got was cold and uninterested. It's not your money pal, you could've dealt with it way better. A little charm, rather than resentment for a small additional charge, would have completely transformed my review. Take the small hit for a bigger PR gain in future.)

that was one of the best takeaways I have ever had

Went in with a voucher for a meal for two with cocktails and the server was both pleasant and knowledgable. They did a great job marketing their challenges. The food came quickly and was delicious, especially the chicken burger. The selection of hot sauces was also pretty decent. 10/10 would go back again

No sauce with the chicken tenders, and we ordered sweet potatoes fries and we had just fries. It was cold too.

Excellent fresh beers with great attention.

This place was recommended to us because of their great gluten free options, and wow was I pleased! They had so many options and when the waitress wasn’t 100% sure on all the gf option, she sent someone else over who went through all the things that were available gluten free. I got the GF chicken tenders and fries and they were amazing! They told me they’d let the kitchen know about being celiac so be extra careful. My friends got the haggis popcorn and when the guy from earlier brought it out, he made sure to let me know it wasn’t gluten free. The servers were all friendly and the atmosphere was great. I would definitely come back here to try more of the gf options!

Scotch and Rye is incredible. As a gluten intolerant, with family finding a place to eat out together where one person doesn't feel left out is a struggle. I am gluten free, another of us gluten and dairy free and the other two have no restrictions. This means that at least one of us usually stares at the menu of 2 items which we can eat, while the others have many. Scotch and Rye is not that place. The gluten and dairy free options are galore. We can have the same burger as everyone else with some modifications. I can eat the meals I have always loved. The fries are incredible, perfectly crispy. The gluten free buns are the best I've ever had! The staff are so helpful and make the whole experience next level. With their help, we were able to slightly modify some of the options to be safe for us. The experience of being able to eat with your family without feeling left out is almost as good as the food. Scotch and Rye is our favourite place to eat out in Inverness. We want to thank Scotch and Rye —in particular the manager who has always been so helpful and thoughtful — for tasty food and great experiences.

Must try bacon burger and seasoned fries..staff is very polite and courteous

Good food with many American twists, which I hadn't noticed until we jumped into the menu. The cocktails are definitely the star of this place though with their quirky names and fun blends. Great seating arrangement and parking wasn't too hard to find nearby!

If you're looking for a fun bar with delicious food and friendly service look no further! The staff was very helpful and kind the moment we walked in. Their seasonal Christmas cocktails were a fun twist on familiar drinks. Definitely recommend! PS, their spicy sauce is no joke 🥵

The food was absolutely delicious! Good atmosphere and friendly staff

Ordered pulled pork and fries, it came with like 1inch of pork and a whole box of plain fries

Good food and service, hot sauce will be a proper challenge 👌

Great place to eat and enjoy burgers, chicken, beers or anything else. So relaxed and the staff is amazing!

We had the mid-week meal option (starter and main) - absolute bargain! Food was delicious and fresh, service was super friendly. Highly recommend!

One of the few places that has the kitchen open until late. We came at 9:30/10 p.m. and they had the kitchen open, we had passed by 5 similar places and they had already closed the kitchen. Very good atmosphere, they are very friendly and best of all, at least for me, they have many gluten free options (without Tacc) 10 points!

Amazing food, drink and service !

Very disappointed with the burger. Not really a patty in it. More like a schnitzel. Nit soft and juicy. Not right

Awesome experience in great atmosphere and amazing food

Super attentive service and fantastic food. They even give you tourist advice. Thanks guys! Highly recommended!!!

Starting with the negative - there was a leak developed above our table, resulting in "fluid" dripping into our food, we asked to move tables, of which the staff allowed. However, within 20mins they had seated another couple at the leaky roof table. Very disappointing to see customers treated in that way. I made the new customers aware of this, as the hygiene implications of a roof leak into food is criminal. But on the positive side - the food and drinks were brilliant, the first 2 male members of staff were very efficient and helpful on arrival! It seems once they were on their break, however, the female member of staff was not interested in keeping up the same level of customer service, first grudgingly moving us, then very slow service, and very long waits between drinks orders. Overall, The first half of our visit was exceptional, would highly recommend! But the 2nd half, left us with a bitter taste in our mouth, let down purely by one staff member.

Nice food, awesome staff and cool dog menu. Will defo come back

Came in for lunch, I had the Apocalypse Cow burger. It was amazing! The chilli sauce certainly brought the heat. I'm looking forward to coming back. I will make sure I have more water on standby 😅