The Sutherland Inn in Highland

Dreadful food. After waiting for more than 40 minutes our inedible burgers arrived. Mine had 2 pieces of lettuce and a dry patty that was inedible until I added barbecue sauce. By the time the sauce arrived it was cold so even less pleasant. My husband's burger had bacon that was so hard he couldn't cut it. And the same patty. I gave an honest answer when asked about my meal and suggested they needed a new cook. It was the worst meal I have eaten in years. I'm told it used to be good. Avoid it at all costs.

Stayed here in 2022 and again in 2024. Same room allocated and crack in bath still present two years later. More attention needs to be given to repairs and renewals. Good good and staff friendly.

Arrived at close by campsite late evening and was our anniversary so decided to try loca food. Can across this pub on driving in - popped in to check still serving food (was 830pm on a Sunday) and landlady was welcoming and said we could til 9pm. We went in (2 adults, 2 kids, 2 chn) and were warmly welcomed by all including several regulars sitting at the bar - most of whom spent the evening just wanting to let our dogs!! Service was good aside from young waitress trying to clear our plates before we'd finished! Food and drinks were great. King prawn linguine - excellent; fish and chips - lovely; burger - son declared it best he'd ever had; chicken goujons - fab and lots of them. Overall a really good accidental stop - great food and welcome and good value.

We arrived late at our AirBnB so looked for somewhere to eat. Although a bit run down outside, we ventured into the Sutherland Inn, and had a really good meal. I had mushroom stroganoff, really good. My wife had an amazing venison steak. As always the beer was splendid.

Waited so long for someone to come to serve in the bar. We left. You missed both drinks orders and food orders. Sad that you can do this and leave bar unattended for ten minutes.

The lounge bar is comfortable and the staff very friendly and welcoming. We had to what awhile as the technology for ordering food was new so there was bit of a muddle placing our order. When it got sorted out, the food was worth the wait - hot and nicely cooked. Great quality ham made the ham, eggs and perfectly fried chips a hit for my husband. I had the version stew with sticky leek dumplings. It's hard to make a stew look pretty so don't be out off by appearances, this was an excellent home made stew, I really enjoyed it. We nipped over the road for a cone each of the local ice cream for pud!

Very awkward stair to bedroom with no lift available. The room was pleasant but bathroom narrow and nowhere to place toiletries. Excellent breakfast but rather early cut off time of 8.45am.

Having booked a table we arrived at 6:15pm on a Sunday Evening and were taken into an empty dining room and the waitress told us about the specials and gave us a menu. We sat down and the table felt tacky and the room could definitely benefit from some paint and new furniture. The food was cooked to order and was good. After eating the main course, we waited, and waited, heard voices from the kitchen and we waited for nearly 25 mins, just the two of us the dining room. We eventually got up went to the bar and left, not having seen the waitress since she served us our main course. We had struggled to find somewhere to eat on a Sunday evening in Helmsdale (it was the Games weekend, and we didn't want chips again) or Brora. We would really have loved some fresh vegetables, but there seemed to be a dearth on the menu. Nice food spoilt!

Just visited here for a few beers and a bite to eat . Wow what a disaster waited 15 mins to get served at bar . Then asked for menus after deciding what we wanted to eat the service was non existent to the point we walked out . So that's 3 guys drinking and eating can easily say at least £100 in your coffers that you didn't get

We stayed here for 1 night as gala week and weather gorgeous we sat outside on arrival and we were kindly let into our room early which was a nice touch. The room was very large but did smell of damp upon entering so I opened up all windows. It is a very old pub and floors very squeaky. Beds comfy and breakfast gorgeous but wish they’d offer a longer service time as only 7.30-8:45 which isn’t a big window when you’re wanting a lie in so 9:30 would have been nice. Our relatives missed theirs due to oversleeping so come on owners please allow guests to be able to have breakfast, the price paid for the rooms have more than doubled since our last stay here.

Fantastic local pub/restaurant. Table for 3. Outstanding and incredible staff. Top drawer. Food superb, burger best I have had in Europe, fantastic flavour brilliantly cooked with everything about it super fresh and tasty. Waitress was exceptional, super bright person and fantastic at her job. Chef a lovely mega talented bloke as well who we said hello to on our way out the door. Will definitely be back. 10/10.

I stayed @Surherland Inn for 4 nights. Had dinner twice - one at the Bar, one in the Restaurant with clients. Both dinners were fabulous. Great food, great Service. My stay was good as well, all clean and well prepared, Very good breakfast-the only thing: my room needs an update, fresh colour, a drawer, less bulky furniture.

Une heure d'attente au restaurant pour un des plus mauvais repas du séjour en Ecosse (un curry sans goût, un Burger au poulet très piquant même pour une guadeloupéenne, ... ) ; la chambre avait quelques problèmes : le robinet d'eau froide du lavabo sans eau, la porte de la salle de douche qui se bloque, la lumière qui clignote, ... et le petit déjeuner du lendemain était à l'unisson, un seul exemple : le porridge était instantané et versé dans du lait chaud ; il y a trente ans, cela aurait été bien, mais les écossais ont fait beaucoup de progrès, aussi bien en aménagement de leurs hébergements qu'en cuisine ; nous avons été très déçus

They allow you to take your dog for food which was a bonus for us. We ordered two fish, chips and peas. It took about 45 mins to arrive as I think they gave our food to another table of 4 by mistake who also then had to wait for their other 2 meals. Got there in the end. Fish was lovely but all just a bit greasy. Lovely young staff who just need a bit more training, said as positive feedforward.

Convenient place to stay on out NC500 route comfortable room and a good breakfast to send us off the next day.

Very friendly bar staff and waiters. Very welcoming and offering basic but good food and drink. A good experience.

Stopped in for dinner on a whim. Wow, glad we did. Nothing fancy, just excellent service and good local food. Chicken and leek pie excellent and the chips are fantastic.. Service staff were fun and great to deal with. 5 stars. Would recommend without hesitation.

Absolutely amazing food. Wee hidden gem. The you boy serving us deserves a pay rise!! Fantastic service and great crack!

In February the NC500 is quiet, open restaurants and eateries in general are hard to come by at times. This was a very unassuming but welcome find! Excellent food, excellent service, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

Friendly pub, with TV and pool table . Food served too .. had a good night there with the locals, we will be back , hopefully soon

Absolutely amazing place to stay. My wife and I had a three night stay and everything about our visit was perfect. All members of staff where super friendly and nothing was ever a problem, the food was stunning every time ,Gordon Ramsay doesn’t even come close to this chef seriously. The room was great always clean right temperature and the water pressure was awesome definitely felt nice a clean. All in all 100% pleased with our stay well worth every penny spent and we’ll definitely be coming back I encourage anyone reading this review to go and visit you’ll not be disappointed

Having been shown to our table the waiter promptly came and took our food order of chicken goujons and sutherland fried chicken. 50 mins later I had to inquire about our food order. 55mins after placing our order our food was served. The food was good but the wait is a bit much.

It does what it says on the tin - a pub with food and rooms. A family run pub - very friendly and helpful staff. Couldn’t do enough for you. Plenty of free parking across the street and a 5 minute walk from the beach. On a very busy road. Its was unusually warm for the Highlands but couldn’t sleep with the window open. Our room was also above the smoking area. Bar was well stocked and restaurant food was amazing. Great choice and beautifully presented. Good choice of wines too. Unfortunately we had a terrible nights sleep but not the fault of the hotel. Just very loud neighbours talking until the wee small hours. Take your earplugs as the walls are paper thin!! Breakfast was gorgeous

The place is typical and the food quite good. However even if we had made a réservation, we had to wait before having a table - this can happen and was ok - but then waited again our plates for about one hour. Thank you...

Ate here with friends who I was cycling the NC500 with. Couple of bars and different rooms to eat in. Wide range of food on the menu and food was good quality and big sizes. I had a pasta main course of chorizo and chicken...

An Inn. Pub food but not all chips, . Prepared freshly for you, generous portions. Great service from local staff.

We were greeted with a warm kind reception at the bar by two ladies . Shown to our table by two very polite and helpful young men . It was the first night for one of them ( who did very well and he was...

What an amazing atmosphere. Had our food to takeaway but wishing we chosen to sit in. Food was amazing and mouth watering. Amazing and friendly place with such a welcoming atmosphere. Such great service and amazing staff and people.

Drinks and food took ages to come 30 mins after drinks ordered and food 45 mins, only another table of 2 eating at that point. The food was very poor congealed tagliatelle that had been sitting under heat, burger was ok but chips were sadly...

We ate here at the recommendation of Culgower House B&B. The Inn is situated on the main road through Brora and there is free parking a 2 minute walk away across the road. The food was good and they catered for my gluten free requirements...

We came here for dinner during our stay in Brora. The service was fast and very friendly. The food was incredible! Thank you!

Great place with very welcoming, friendly, and efficient staff. Although the room was very cosey, we hit Scotland during a warm spell and had to leave the window open during the night. Road traffic was infrequent but very noisy as a result. That aside, our...

Visited here for a last minute meal with my partner. It was a cosy restaurant with friendly staff. The food was incredibly fresh and tasty (halloumi starter and beef noodles for main). Would visit again.

We stayed in Brora on our way round the NC500 and we found this pub as we walked into the village. Great selection of food and drinks and all top quality. The staff were fantastic, really friendly as are the locals! Lovely cosy pub with...

We were staying with family and decided to have dinner on the last night of our holidays. The welcome we received when we entered the pub was warm and friendly. Courtney and James who were looking after the dining room that evening were very friendly,...

Popped in for the curry special and a couple of drinks. We were accommodated despite not booking a table, the food arrived quickly and tasted amazing. A good selection of beers and single malts.. we will definitely be visiting again..

poor choice of food and drinks, the toilets were disgusting, the food was just about average, this place is over priced and in need of a good deep clean, the staff are the only good thing about this place

We booked for one night's dinner as a change from the Royal Marine where we were staying. The dining room was poorly decorated, lacking any coherent theme. There was even a wall light illuminating the nail on which presumably there had once been a picture....

Very friendly inn, great staff, good beer and a seat to watch the world go by - don’t hurry through Brora but stop for a drink, meal and accommodation

We visited here last night , booked for 19.30 ordered our meals ,got starter at 19.50, mains came out at 20.25 I specifically asked the the waitress to tell the chef not to put Chipotle mayonnaise on my burger but when it came out it...

Really friendly staff who were incredibly helpful & accommodating - our room was spotless & very comfortable. Dinners were delicious & very reasonable prices. Would highly recommend.

Apologies for late writing of this review but I lost my notes and just found them whilst tidying up in lockdown. The team that looked after us were lovely but it was a bit Fawlty Towers - not a very busy Sunday evening on 27th...

We had 2 meals here during our short stay in Brora. Both meals were amazing. The venison sausage and mash was very tasty and the Chicken a la Brora was delicious. Definitely worth eating here. The staff were also very friendly.

Visited as part of a trip to the Highlands. Tables well spaced and menu was varied, food was ok and service was a little bit slow but otherwise a good visit.

This was a great disappointment. The menu promised good pub grub but what arrived was tasteless and uninspiring. The waiting staff were poorly trained but tried their best. Worst of all, the dining room was very chilly as it was 7 degrees outside. The staff...

We have had two meals in the Sutherland Inn during this visit, both have been excellent. The monkfish, green curry and steak were all very good, portion sizes, particularly the burgers, are very generous. We had a vegetarian and coeliac in our party and they...

Came here with my mum whilst visiting Brora and it was lovely. To start we had the Halloumi and my mum had the haggis. It was Devine. For main I had the chicken burger my mum the fish, 10/10, staff are welcoming and lovely. I...

We have visited twice during our stay in Brora, both meals and the service were excellent. Steak, gammon, fish and chips and Brora chicken we would highly recommend. Very friendly and welcoming staff 🙂.

We have been going to the Sutherland Inn for years , we live in Shrewsbury, Shropshire and have always had great service!!!!! We are coming next week for the week so can;t wait to see you!!!!

Had dinner midweek, 1hr late to be shown to dinner, thereafter chaos, from food not being to ready to serve to all present, very young waitresses not being able to deal with the poor service from the kitchen. Incorrect billing, making the serving staff look...

We drove past on our way to Lybster and turned back to stop for some lunch. After looking at the menu and having no option for our vegan friend the amazing staff asked what she would like to eat and they would make the best...

Staying up north with the family for a few days & nipped in here for a couple of drinks after the football. Great selection of drinks & well priced too. Friendly service & you’re made to feel very welcome! The food smelt lovely too although...

Lovely choice for an overnight stay.Arriving at the Sutherland around 4.30 in the afternoon. The check in was very quick and I was shown to the room within 5 minutes of arriving.The room was comfortably made up and the heating had been switched on prior to my arrival. Lots of wardrobe and drawer space a small desk /dresser and a small wall mounted TV along with a lage double bed made up the main room There were copious amounts of coffee and tea and a couple of packets of Biscuits and unusually a load of milk cartons.The bathroom had a large bath with a tap controlled shower a wash hand basin and the usual toilet.The pipes seemed to be small bore as there was one of the eviscerator outflows that seemed to make a bit of noise.The bed was lovely and comfortableI ate dinner at the hotel I had chicken a la Brora which was delicious. Unfortunately breakfast started at 7.30 am and as I had an early train I did not have any due to time restrictions.Over all I thoroughly enjoyed my short stay at the Sutherland the bar was well stocked and busy.If you have a shower at 6am you have to run a lot of water to get to the hot stuff. Good job the Sutherland area has no shortage of rain

Right on the main road, the Sutherland Inn offers great food and service. Bar and table seating. Good selection of gins and whisky. Friendly staff

Visited the Sutherland Inn on our recent break in Brora. Excellent food and first class service. Would highly recommend.

We had eaten a lot of great food that day already. So we weren’t particularly hungry when we arrived, BUT we ended up having the best food and drink! The cheese board featured 4 super yummy local cheeses with oat cakes and chutney. The “smoked salmon parcel” contained the loveliest mackarel pate. And the cream of mushroom soup was great. The local Cromarty pale ale was fantastic. They didn’t have a large selection of local gins, but the ones they had were excellent; we had a nice Navy strength one fro Orkney. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. What a pleasant way to end our day.

Arrivo alle ore 13:20. Sono le 14:10 e ancora non è stato servito nulla al tavolo. Solo la birra che ormai è calda.

In need of a warming lunch on a chilly August Sunday,we stopped at the Sutherland Inn although a couple of years ago we'd been rather disappointed. But what a change! Without losing its unpretentious appeal the place had been spruced up, the service was prompt and friendly, the real ale option was local and served at the right temperature and the day's 'specials' were attractively presented and imaginative. We both had spring rolls stuffed with haggis and venison hot dogs. Both came with salad (slaw with the venison) which was fresh and easy on the eye. Portions were so generous that I can't comment on the puddings, but the espressos were excellent. The prices seemed very reasonable and we were glad we'd chosen to stop there.

The food was good. I ordered a praw cocktail, served with salad: lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber. The bathroom was clean and the staff nice

Really enjoyed the food especially the Special which was ‘venison Hot dog’, and the Chicken Brora style. So impressed we went back the next night...Salmon fish cake mostly potato though. Fish n chips good if not on on small side.

Stayed here in Brora for one night. The hotel is nice but ageing. The room was very comfortable but we have to agree with previous comments about the bathroom, could do with a bit of TLC. We enjoyed a lovely meal and drinks in the bar that night. The atmosphere was good as a lot of locals and guests eating and drinking there. The only downside was we like to have our bedroom window open at night and what a mistake the road was directly outside and noisy. Never mind we still enjoyed the stay and breakfast was good.

Called in on a Saturday afternoon. Surprisingly the pub was empty. Ordered our food, hubby had gammon and I had a burger. We both found our food very good and the burger was really tasty. Staff friendly and service was quick, but as I say we were the only ones eating

Called at the Sutherland Inn last Sunday evening looking for takeaway fish & chips for my husband as we were travelling back from weekend away. I have coeliac disease so wasn't expecting to be able to eat. The chef (Wendy?) immediately offered to cook separate chips and fish with a gluten free batter for me. It was absolutely delicious and great to be able to eat without anxiety about a reaction since it was all prepared separately. Highly recommended for food and service that went the extra mile!

The entrance to the Inn doesn't seem too inviting but we found the staff to be very friendly & welcoming. We had an evening meal in the back room of the bar on a busy evening.Chicken a la Brora was very good as were the fishcakes. All cooked quite promptly and good portions including the accompaniments.

There is not much choice of accommodation in this part of Scotland. The hotel is in the main square and handy for parking across road in co-op.

Having arrived late to Helmsdale on cold day we struggled to find somewhere for family holiday meal before heading back to Edinburgh.

Had an unpleasant time at the restaurant. Our group of four went in for lunch for what turned out to be a big mistake. We were handed the menu twice and it was quite a while before the order was even taken; that should’ve been a warning sign to just walk out. The order of soup, two burgers and fish nd chips took over an hour to arrive. When it did, the burger turned out to be cold, incomplete and downright unpalatable. One bite and straight to the bin. What a total waste of time. The servers gave no warning of waiting time when we entered. No explanation was given for the state of the food nor was it discounted from the bill. Terrible service and experience overall. Avoid!!!

Called in around 6. 15 for a meal without booking. They were very busy but prepared a table for us in another room. Which was great as had 2 youngsters with us.

I have stayed here a few times with work and you get a very warm welcome when checking in the rooms were nice and clean and tidy we went to have food and it was amazing the staff are very friendly and the cooked breakfast was great

this really id the locals pub with a great food and a few rooms--- it is where to go for a great steak or a grill plus local fish cooked and served hot and genreously by friendly and helpful staff and really good value

We ate here while staying in Brora on our honeymoon. Lovely locals made us welcome and the food was great.

The Sutherland changed ownership a year or two ago - the food is good value for money and their burgers and homemade soup is really good, however I would love to know how they make their Onion Rings they are fantastic.

Dio la sensacion de que no querian atendernos. Luego nos mandaron a otro sitio. Seguro que no volveremos.

We stopped in here two days in a row for drinks. The place was always busy and even on a weekday they were sold out. The staff are extremely friendly with a mother/daughter duo managing the bar. The place is immaculate and the food looked really good. I would have eaten here if my husband wasn't craving Indian food down the road! Easy parking in the Co-op parking lot across the road.

We were staying in the area recently for a long weekend & had a very enjoyable meal on a couple of the evenings. The meal was plentiful & the staff were very friendly & helpful. Would visit again when in the area.

Very friendly and welcoming when asked for table for late lunch where we could sit with our 2 dogs. Excellent fish and chips /fishcakes and chips. Superbly presented.

We ate here during our stay in Brora and the food was wonderful. Great pub. Great locals. Friendly and welcoming.

We stopped here for lunch after a walk on the beach from the campsite. It was warm day and we had our dogs with us. We fully expected to have to sit outside, however we were allowed to bring the two of them in. The staff were friendly and the food was superb. Hubby had fish and chips and I had the scampi. Lovely presentation, not in the least oily and a really good salad on the side. Chips were perfectly cooked. They also sell a very tasty local cider called North Shore - made from local apples. We bought some to take home with us. It travels very well!

Booked for dinner at 7pm and it took over 3 hours for a 3 course meal. Food quality was very good but the service was appalling. Basically one waiter covering the dining area with periodic help from a barmaid. Both were totally unfamiliar with the menu. Had to go and check with the kitchen what starters and main courses were gluten free for one guest. When it came to the desserts we asked for the Ice cream selection and said to ourselves in advance it’s odds on they will have to go to the kitchen and ask again. Correct! The menu remains the same throughout the week and possibly longer yet the staff make no effort to acquaint themselves with its contents. Various trips were made back to the kitchen empty handed when empty plates could have been cleared from tables and the service speeded up. Staff are in urgent need of training and supervision .

We were staying in Brora at the Royal Marine Apartments, so came here for a different restaurant. The servers were good (although perhaps a little bit "new") and the food was great and well priced. Single fish and chips with mushy peas for 10GBP. Would have gone again, but ran out of time.

We stopped here during our NC500 tour for a drink. However I noticed that this place offers you some good food aswell as I had a chat with some guests. The service is fine, staff is friendly and it's worth a try.

Excellent evening meal here. Broad menu choice and daily specials available; on our visit, these included venison, scallop and sea bass dishes. High quality locally sourced produce, prepared with care and just the right dose of imagination. Pleasant, relaxed local pub atmosphere, and attentive and friendly service from the young staff. Would highly recommend The Sutherland to anyone visiting the Brora área.

Superb meal off the Specials Menu (what a difficult choice); scallops & chorizo salad to start, absolutely delicious, then went for the venison, treated with respect by the chef and exceptional. Two others in the party chose off the standard menu and were not let down. Brora chicken, tender and well presented, properly cooked fresh veg (I'm shocked at how difficult some places find that!). Bacon & cheeseburger was another choice - the 60+ year old who chose it said it was the best burger he'd ever eaten. All finished off with Capaldi's ice cream. Glasses of both red & white wine were drunk by members of the group - both excellent. Staff were young, well trained, happy at their work and good at what they were doing (again I'm shocked at how difficult some places find this - it's not something you can just do someone needs to show you!). A small friendly local with fantastic food...thinking about when I can come back again!

Siamo stati in questo ristorante a pranzo, ottime tagliatelle al salmone e ci hanno pure scaldato la pappa per il bimbo, molto disponibili!

We were staying at the local caravan site.Went for dinner we got a great welcome .I had fish and chips my husband had chicken fillets. Both were great .service was quick and not expensive thanks to all the lovely staff will return next time in Brora .

Slightly better than average pub food and reasonable value. As a bar seemed popular with locals. Nice little town for a walk.

We were lucky to get a table. The House was totally filled, we got the last free Table. The staff were very friendly and fast and the Food which was delicius came very fast. We were impressed.

Friend and I both had the chicken and chorizo tagliatelle which was very tasty and fulfilling. Good service and reasonably priced.

On holiday in Brora and decided to go to the Sutherland Inn tonight for a meal. It was lovely and would definitely recommend a visit. The staff are friendly and efficient service. I had cream of mushroom soup which was delicious. My husband and I both had the chicken a la brora one with potatoes one with chips highly recommend trying this it has a beautiful creamy sauce. My husband had Disarano cheesecake with ice cream which went down a treat. Wether passing through or on holiday make sure to visit as you won't be disappointed.

We stayed one night whilst passing through and enjoyed our stay. The room was a little old fashioned but comfortable. The evening meal however was excellent.

I ordered the chicken burger which had no mention of breading or frying. I got essentially a huge piece of fried chicken breast literally drenched in sauce with fries and onion rings plus a small salad. I had to remove a ton of sauce and breading just to be able to eat it. If that is your thing great but it isn't mine.

Called in for a beer whilst passing and ended up staying for a few...Good selection of beers and lagers, very friendly staff behind the bar, very clean (nice toilets), situated in a quite village, worth calling in.

This pub is on the main road, there is a car park in the road almost opposite the pub. The menu has a good selection of pub food, which was reasonable priced. Our food was good, it was well served by a friendly and pleasant waitress.

The Sutherland Inn is a great venue to take family and friends out for an excellent meal at a very reasonable price. The staff are very friendly and make people feel welcome.

On a freezing cold day we came in here for lunch.The staff are very friendly.

Not been in the hotel for years. Went on Saturday night for a meal - the food was superb. There is a very skilled chef at the Sutherland Inn.

We visited Dunrobin Castle on a cold spring morning and the warm food was delicious. For such a small restaurant they offer a good range of snacks/meals to eat. There was plenty of seating both at the Inn and in the fire room. The staff were friendly and helpful whilst being busy serving everyone. Lots of different nationalities there and all served with a smile and patience.

We were returning from Dunnet head to Inverness and it was raining and we had an appetite so the Sutherland Inn attracted us. Inside the atmosphere was warm and welcoming with the locals in full swing. Always a good sign when the locals frequent a place. Our table by the window had a fabulous view over the stream and it was relaxing. Service was prompt and friendly and we soon had a bottle of red wine and some warm rolls to munch on. Entree of soup and the mushroom dish was a good start. For mains I had the chicken with chili sauce and my wife had scampi. Both mains came with a fresh salad and hot crunchy chips. We were so relaxed by now we decided to try dessert and the cheesevake and sticky date sponge made for a perfect finish with an Irish coffee. What a great dining experience that was.

Called in for a meal on our way north, and a very welcome stop.Very friendly staff, efficient service and tasty hot meals One was haddock and chips the other a Jack Daniels burger that was quite amazing, highly recommend.

This was my first visit to The Sutherland Inn and will certainly not be my last as I found the food to be excellent and reasonably priced.