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Most Popular Bar food in Loch Ness, Scotland, United Kingdom
Discover Restaurants offering the best Bar food in Loch Ness, Scotland, United Kingdom. With depths reaching 700 feet and a length of more than 20 miles, Loch Ness provides plenty of hiding places for its legendary monster. Should you tire of searching for Nessie, this scenic section of the Scottish Highlands also delivers charming villages like Drumnadrochit and Fort Augustus, open-air Shakespearean productions, multiple golf courses and medieval Urquhart Castle. Wildlife of the non-mythological variety and ancient Caledonian pine forests can be found in the Glen Affric nature reserve.
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10. The Priory Hotel Restaurant and Bar Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 447 reviews
Very busy and popular restaurant right in the heart of the historical and lively village of Beauly. We have a traditional style restaurant, and for a quick pit stop we have a coffee and cake area attached. We also have a more budget offering in our Bistro
Reviewed By R8264NKsandrar
Had a lovely meal here whilst on holiday travelling around the highlands. We had planned to have a nice meal for my birthday the night before but our day was a bit of nightmare so decided to try and make up for it tonight. The Priory did not dissappoint! We had to wait about 45 minutes for a table but this was perfectly understandable as we arrived around the primetime for dinner and we did not have a reservation. We had a lovely glass of wine while we waited for a table. The service was very attentive and friendly. Both me and my partner thoroughly enjoyed our meals and took our time because we did not feel rushed. We shared apple pie for dessert which was also lovely. We were pleasantly surprised when our bill arrived as we are on a budget but decided to splash out for my birthday meal, but the bill ended up being much less than expected. Best meal we had during our holiday in the highlands. Thank you for making (the day after) my birthday so special!Good afternoon Thank you for your kind review, we all appreciate you taking time to do so. We hope you have enjoyed your visit to the highlands and wish you a safe journey home.Regards Kate
9. Cluanie Bar & Kitchen
Overall Ratings
3 based on 56 reviews
The Cluanie Bar and Kitchen serves mountain inspired cuisine, a menu of impressive hearty classics like burgers, ribs and steaks, and international favourites in a lively and casual ambience where travellers and locals gather to enjoy the well-stocked bar
Reviewed By Fishawk
We were traveling from Skye back to Edinburgh at the end of a week in the Highlands. Beginning to wonder where we were going to eat when the Cluanie appeared. Wonderful food, service and atmosphere in the middle of gorgeous wild scenery. Thanks for the review. Glad to note that you enjoyed the food and the atmosphere at Cluanie!
8. The Craigdarroch Inn Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By 5GMan
After a long road trip we were looking for a place to eat. The Pub serves food until 8:30 PM which was perfect for us. While not a culinary masterpiece, we had some Cajun Spiced Chicken and a Salmon (with an excellent salad). The food was fresh and tasty. Pub service (pay at bar they bring to table). A few cask-conditioned ales as well.
7. The Bothy Restaurant and Bar
Overall Ratings
3 based on 1411 reviews
Reviewed By Mandallian
Excellent service, friendly eatery and bar, great choice of ales, spirits, ciders and of course great scottish foodstuffs.
6. Benleva Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 199 reviews
Benleva Hotel Restaurant focuses on warming Scottish meals, with a fantastic specials selection. We are available for Breakfast to Non-Residents between 8am and 10am. Lunches are served between 12pm and 3pm and Dinners between 5pm and 9pm.
Reviewed By Cathandmick5
Excellent food on both visits. Lunch time staff was excellent. 10/10 Night staff let the place down. Mixer was flat in my drink and the Guiness poured too quickly. Staff could take lessons from day staff. Value for money and pleasant atmosphere on both visits
5. Richmond House Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By sharonsS4368FS
We visited on a very hot day and this was the quietest of the places around the canal. I had scampi and chips my husband fish. It was served very quickly too quick for it to be fresh. It was plain pub grub the side salad was a nice addition but itâs not a gastro pub if youâll looking for plain pub food this is for you if you want something special eat elsewhere
4. Whitebridge Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By Julie S
Excellent food at an excellent price in an excellent location served by excellent staff.Very pleasant surprise. Best to reserve a table.We had Sunday Roast and Nut roast and a couple of extra beef slices for the dog ;).... and cheesecake (to die for)
3. Dores Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2011 reviews
Reviewed By cyclisttorrens
Despite the cloudy weather we witnessed people swimming in Loch Ness near the pub. Adjourned to the pub for a few pints of real ale from the Loch Ness brewery.Atmospheric feel to this area and will definitely return to this pub for a lunch and a drink in the future
2. The Loch Ness Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1035 reviews
Reviewed By Keriza
Weâve visited the Loch Ness Inn several times over the years. We love the ambience of the place, and the service is always perfect, super-friendly. Tonight we felt the food was perhaps not quite up to itâs usual standard, and itâs rather expensive actually. It IS a huge tourist destination area though and I would charge a premium if I ran a restaurant there too, so fair enough. The meat in the steak & ale stew was beautifully cooked but very over-seasoned. Chips were small and over-cooked. Others in my party said the food was âfineâ, but it was a lot better than fine the last time we were there. Coconut panna cotta didnât have much flavour at all, Iâm not sure it had sugar as an ingredient at all? You did get some sweetness from the mango sorbet which came with it. All in all, just a little bit disappointed tonight with the flavours & some of the execution. I am sorry to hear that you were disappointed by your recent visit to the Loch Ness Inn, I have passed your comments onto the kitchen.
Where to eat Scottish food in Loch Ness: The Best Restaurants and Bars
1. Fiddler's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1525 reviews
Reviewed By richarda170
Went to Fiddlers whilst on holiday cruising the Caledonian canal. Its about a 20 minute walk from the mooring at Urquhart bay. We hadn't booked but we were dining early so managed to squeeze in - would recommend booking as its relatively small.They serve a good amount of local beer and ales and have a very extensive whisky menu - so much so, they have a food menu created to have with a dram pf selected whiskies.Mains of lamb cooked two ways and Loch Ness cider pork belly were very tasty with big portions. The Fruit Pavlova came with a huge meringue and a lovely fruit compote - again all desserts had a recommended dram !Service was warm and friendly - overall a nice dinner is a traditional pub. Well worth a visit.
