Fun and entertainment Highlands

Black Isle opened its pub in Fort William in 2019. This excellent organic and local Highland brewery is in full development and so much the better. You can of course taste their beers, and no less than 27 draught and pump beers, plus canned and bottled beers from all over the world, as well as organic wines and Scotch whiskies, with a cheese or meat platter. The wood-fired pizzas are worth a visit for lunch or dinner: local ingredients, vegan and gluten-free options

The Malt Room opened in Inverness in 2019 and is the first whisky bar in the capital of the Highlands. In a hushed and confidential atmosphere, it offers an impressive whisky menu, as well as weekly or monthly suggestions and cocktails featuring malt. The staff are passionate about whisky and can spend hours talking to you about it. Tasting suggestions are offered, but you can also create your own, depending on your travel wishes. The most curious will ask for the last nuggets, not all of them à la carte.

You can't miss it when you walk in Inverness. It is so imposing and visible that one would gladly take it for a tourist trap. This would be to make a mistake and miss a nice establishment! Wooden furniture, candlelight and music every night(highland ceilidh on Saturdays) guarantee to this pub an atmosphere particularly appreciated by locals and travelers alike. The establishment has become a must. It also serves very good pubfood, with good value for money.

A huge classic of Fort William, the Grog & Gruel is popular in premises, hikers and visitors. In a very traditional setting, we come to drink good real ales at the end of the day, after hiking or visiting program. It is also possible to eat simple dishes, with the usual burgers, steaks, fish & chips and peaks, but also more original things such as pasta, pizzas and Mexican recipes. The floor welcomes the restaurant, while the bar is on the ground floor.

The building is modern and somewhat lacking in soul, but has the advantage of being superbly located in the heart of the Glen Nevis. It is therefore an ideal address for those who stay nearby and cannot or do not want to push to the city centre. Several local beers are available, such as those from Loch Ness Brewery, and there is also a good selection of whiskies. You can also have lunch and dinner thanks to a traditional pub food menu.

MacGregor's Bar is one of the last bars open in Inverness. Its franchise has been awarded several times, such as "Best Bar in Scotland" and "Best Music Bar in Scotland". More than a bar, it is a place of conviviality, gustatory, cultural and musical adventure. It organises whisky tasting-discovery sessions and regularly offers a variety of concerts, where all types of music have their place. You will also drink excellent local beers and gins. It is also a restaurant with a copious and gourmet pub food.

This friendly and cosy pub consists of two bars: the Ben Bar and the Jacobite Lounge. We particularly recommend the latter, which offers a nice trip back in time with its cosy living room look, sofas, armchairs, low ceiling, heating stove and Highland paintings. There are on average three real ales and the large terrace facing the loch is very popular in summer. Traditional live music, rock and ceilidh concerts are regularly organised and announced on the pub's Facebook page.

This former hotel is a large Wetherspoon pub, with up to 10 real ales available. Often from the Cairngorm Brewery or An Teallach Brewery side, they are unbeatable prices and are enjoyed in a long dark room full of small nooks and crannies for groups. The pub is also a restaurant, with an extensive menu, designed to satisfy all eating profiles: vegetarian suggestions, light suggestions, gluten-free dishes. Attention, some areas near the slot machines are not allowed for children.

Located in Balnakeil Craft Village, an entire village dedicated to creative artisans and organized around their workshop-shops, this tea & chocolate shop will be a welcome stop for gourmands. What could be better than a good hot chocolate, ultra gourmet, to warm up after a hike or a wet day out? You can add a homemade cookie or another cake, chocolates to enjoy on the spot or to take away - for yourself or in anticipation of the return trip. Take advantage of your break to take a tour of this village like no other.

This small coffee and tea shop is located in the former Victorian railway station of the city. This one has kept its charm of yesteryear, rehabilitated in space of independent shops and museum of childhood. Between two purchases, after a cultural visit or a nature excursion, this pretty establishment should make you happy. A soup and a generous sandwich for lunch, or a decadent hot chocolate, with a slice of cake that's even more decadent: there's plenty to tempt you. You will be able to taste one or the other inside or on the terrace in fine weather.