Guidebook for Inverness
Food Scene
Homely cafe with local food and hand baked cakes. Great for morning coffee, lunch or a little afternoon pick-me-up. Open until 9p.m. on Thursday's.
40 locals recommend
Velocity
1 Crown AveHomely cafe with local food and hand baked cakes. Great for morning coffee, lunch or a little afternoon pick-me-up. Open until 9p.m. on Thursday's.
Cafe One
75 Castle StEuropean and Scottish dishes from locally sourced produce.
Small family owned boutique hotel, kitchen, bar and heated terrace. Food and drink sourced from local suppliers and independent breweries.
28 locals recommend
Heathmount Hotel
Kingsmills RoadSmall family owned boutique hotel, kitchen, bar and heated terrace. Food and drink sourced from local suppliers and independent breweries.
Brightly-coloured contemporary setting for locally sourced, modern Scottish gourmet cuisine.
123 locals recommend
Rocpool
1 Ness WalkBrightly-coloured contemporary setting for locally sourced, modern Scottish gourmet cuisine.
5th generation local bakers, baking from scratch. You must try their "Dream Ring", the cake all the locals love! Open at 8a.m.
9 locals recommend
Harry Gow Bakery - Kingsmills
15 Kingsmills Rd5th generation local bakers, baking from scratch. You must try their "Dream Ring", the cake all the locals love! Open at 8a.m.
Deli with delicious food from sandwiches and soup to catering trays. Take-away or To Go only.
12 locals recommend
crown deli
17 Kingsmills RdDeli with delicious food from sandwiches and soup to catering trays. Take-away or To Go only.
Drinks & Nightlife
Johnny Foxes
26 Bank StIrish style pub restaurant offering live music.
The Exchange
38-40 Academy StA wine bar and night club, offering cocktails, tapas, DJ's.
Shopping
The Drawing Room
14 Kingsmills RdSmall independent local gift shop with lots of lovely things.
Exhibiting original contemporary fine and applied art by artists from Scotland and throughout Britain. Purchase ceramic, glass, jewellery, paintings, prints and sculpture.
14 locals recommend
Castle Gallery
43 Castle StExhibiting original contemporary fine and applied art by artists from Scotland and throughout Britain. Purchase ceramic, glass, jewellery, paintings, prints and sculpture.
Arts & Culture
The Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre is located at Highland House of Fraser, short 13 minute film and see kiltmakers working. Kilts made on the premises by traditional handcraft kilt makers. There is a large gift shop and Kilt Rental. Independent local business, selling a fine selection of Scottish Knitwear, Textiles, Clothing and Jewellery. Specialise in Highland Outfitting. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly. There is a second store at 9-11 Bridge Street.
6 locals recommend
Highland Print Studio
20 Bank StThe Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre is located at Highland House of Fraser, short 13 minute film and see kiltmakers working. Kilts made on the premises by traditional handcraft kilt makers. There is a large gift shop and Kilt Rental. Independent local business, selling a fine selection of Scottish Knitwear, Textiles, Clothing and Jewellery. Specialise in Highland Outfitting. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly. There is a second store at 9-11 Bridge Street.
Eden Court Theatre offers both stage productions and movies in 2 cinemas. There is also a restaurant and cafe.
161 locals recommend
Eden Court Inverness
Bishops RoadEden Court Theatre offers both stage productions and movies in 2 cinemas. There is also a restaurant and cafe.
Learn about Scottish history and discover how the Highlands are linked with the rest of the world. Experience Highland contemporary art and crafts – or just browse around before enjoying a cup of tea in Cobbs Tea House, which is now bigger and brighter.
87 locals recommend
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Castle WyndLearn about Scottish history and discover how the Highlands are linked with the rest of the world. Experience Highland contemporary art and crafts – or just browse around before enjoying a cup of tea in Cobbs Tea House, which is now bigger and brighter.