Black Isle Bar
68 Church Street, Inverness
Brewery-owned pub on Church Street with a proper beer list, wood-fired pizza, and the best taproom atmosphere in town.
Venues in Inverness
Every venue we cover — from Hootananny to Eden Court to Bught Park. Tap through for opening hours, location, and what’s coming up.
Bogbain Farm
Bogbain Farm, Inverness
A working farm on the edge of town that doubles as a venue for ceilidhs, weddings and ad-hoc Highland gatherings.
Bught Park
Bught Lane, Inverness
The city's sports park on the river — home ground for cricket, shinty, the annual Highland Games, and the busiest parkrun in the north.
Caledonian Stadium
East Longman Road, Inverness, IV1 1FF
Eden Court Theatre
Bishops Road, Inverness
The cultural anchor on the river — theatre, dance, cinema and comedy across two stages, plus the best programme north of Edinburgh.
Hootananny
67 Church Street, Inverness
Three floors of live trad and folk on Church Street — Inverness’ most reliable spot for a session, a pint and an unhurried evening.
Inverness Botanic Gardens
Bught Lane, Inverness
A small but lovingly kept tropical and cactus house on Bught Lane, with seasonal plant sales and a community-run feel.
Inverness Cathedral
Ardross Street, Inverness
St Andrew’s Cathedral on the west bank of the Ness — services, choir concerts and the occasional candlelit recital.
Inverness Leisure
Bught Park, Inverness
The flagship public leisure centre at Bught Park — 50m pool, gym, soft-play and a packed family swim timetable.
Inverness Town House
Castle Wynd, Inverness
The 19th-century seat of the Highland Council on Castle Wynd — civic events, occasional open days, and one of the finest interiors in town.
Ironworks
122B Academy Street, Inverness
The Highlands’ biggest live-music venue — touring rock, indie and tribute acts in a 1,000-cap warehouse on Academy Street.
Leakey's Bookshop
Greyfriars Hall, Church Street, Inverness
Scotland’s biggest second-hand bookshop, housed in an 18th-century Gaelic church with a wood-burning stove and a tiny stage.
MacGregor's Bar
109-113 Academy Street, Inverness
Bruce MacGregor’s Highland-music-led bar on the riverside — quality session music, a sharp food menu and proper Scotch.
The Castle Tavern
1 View Place, Inverness
Hill-top pub beside Inverness Castle with one of the best beer-garden views in the city and a Wednesday quiz worth crossing town for.
The Market Bar
32 Church Street, Inverness
A tiny upstairs bar tucked above the Victorian Market — open-mic nights, sticky carpets, and zero pretension.
Torvean Park
Glenurquhart Road, Inverness
Victorian Market
Academy Street, Inverness
A glass-roofed Victorian arcade in the centre of town — independent shops, a refurbished food hall, and the occasional weekend market.