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Scotch & Rye, Inverness, Highland

Scotch & Rye

4.5
4.5
947 Reviews
£25 and under
American

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
Our style is industrial prohibition with a splash of steampunk thrown in for good measure. Find us on Queensgate and enjoy craft beers, vintage cocktails & some incredible comfort food!

Let us transport you to the speak-easy world of 1920's Chicago. Where the streets were ruled by unrelenting gangsters, and the drinks were inspired by the minds of geniuses. Scotch & Rye is our homage to the hard working, harder drinking people of that era, delivering our signature New York & Chicago inspired burgers and home-cookin', all washed down with great craft brews, unique (and award-winning) cocktail creations and a service team with an unmatched personality! We are also a dog-friendly bar! All well-behaved dogs are most welcome at Scotch & Rye.

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult and vacate the premises by 10 pm.*
*Table with under 18s must book in for a meal and all be eating.

We look forward to hosting your safe, enjoyable dining & drinking experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, International, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    01463 715374
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Inverness
  • Cross Street
    Post Office
  • Parking details
    Parking available 2 minute walk away at Rose Street multistory car park
  • Public transit
    We are a 2 minute walk from Inverness Train Station & Bus Station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 947 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Overall

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Service

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Ambience

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Value

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Great for brunch

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Child-friendly

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Good for groups

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Hot spot

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Lively

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Most Booked

  • Inverness

    Best Overall

  • Inverness

    Best Service

  • Inverness

    Best Ambience

  • Inverness

    Best Value

  • Inverness

    Good for groups

  • Inverness

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Inverness

    Healthy

  • Inverness

    Hot spot

  • Inverness

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Inverness

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inverness

    Lively

  • Inverness

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Scotch & Rye offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere with a friendly staff that is frequently described as "amazing." The menu presents a delightful Scottish twist on Americana, with standout dishes like the "haggis popcorn starter" and "great cocktails." It's a dog-friendly venue with a relaxed vibe, making it a favorite spot for many in Inverness. While some service delays occur, the delicious food, including gluten-free options, and the "fantastic drinks" keep patrons coming back for more.

947 Reviews
  1. Kymberly

    Inverness

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and drinks as always. Excellent atmosphere and our server Sara was brilliant ☺️

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  2. Ashley

    Aberdeen

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    First of all we walked in and got told we weren't allowed to sit at any high tables as we were only a booking of 4 (yet the option was there upon booking) so we got put right next to a condiments shelf in the corner - not very aesthetically pleasing.... We did get moved to another table as we requested. Ordered a 2 pinter stein of Dark Doom (I think it's called) for my friend and it was off. Not much care seemed to have been given but we replaced it with madri instead. The service was pretty slow and the food really wasn't that great. One of our party had the parmesan chicken and the chicken was so dry all could taste was parmesan and the chips were stone cold (sadly they didn't tell us until we left as didn't want to make a scene since we were with friends) my friend had a burger and they agreed that theirs was dry also. My quesadillas were quite nice but not worth the cost. Really quite poor as heard scotch and rye was good for food.
    Scotch & RyeResponded today
    Hi Ashley, It really sounds like we missed the mark on a few points here. I can only apologies for what sounds like a very out of character experience from us. I sincerely hope you will give us another try in future to show you just how amazing we can be. Kind regards, Liam

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  3. Jasmin

    Inverness

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great hospitality from Paula as always 😊 one of our favourite places to come for drinks.
    Scotch & RyeResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Jasmin, Thank you for leaving us a great 5-star review! I will be sure to pass on your lovely feedback to Paula :)

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  4. William

    Inverness

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and excellent service will be back again.
    Scotch & RyeResponded on December 19, 2024
    Hello William, Thank you for leaving us a 5-star review!

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  5. Angharad

    Inverness

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently good. Buffalo hot wings are a fav. Good service.
    Scotch & RyeResponded on December 16, 2024
    Hello Angharad, Thank you for leaving us a 5-star review!

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  6. Ryan

    Perthshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice warm welcome, Excellent food and good service. Big well done to the Scotch and Rye team.
    Scotch & RyeResponded on December 12, 2024
    Hello Ryan, Thank you for leaving us a great 5-star review!

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  7. James

    Inverness

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Arrived and was seated, once served food was delivered before drinks, we only ordered soft drinks so thought they’d have arrived before the food. Food was Amazing and staff were friendly and nice
    Scotch & RyeResponded on December 2, 2024
    Hello James, Thank you for leaving us a 5-star review!

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  8. Tara

    North Scotland

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I left feeling disappointed, the food was delicious, the staff friendly but we waited 30 minutes before our drink order was taken, people who came in after us were attended to before us and as our table was booked for the next group we felt very rushed to pay and leave.
    Scotch & RyeResponded on December 3, 2024
    Hi Tara, Thank you for taking the time to leave your honest feedback. We pride ourselves on our service and we are sorry to hear that we missed the mark here. If you would like to leave any further details please don't hesitate to get in touch. Kind regards, Kyran

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  9. Pippa

    Inverness

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant meal! Brilliant staff! Brilliant vibes and the value was incredible
    Scotch & RyeResponded on December 5, 2024
    Hello Pippa, Thank you for leaving us a great 5-star review!

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  10. Alex

    Aberdeen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were excellent and very accommodating, food adequate, drinks were good
    Scotch & RyeResponded on November 21, 2024
    Hello Alex, Thank you for leaving us a great 5-star review!

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FAQs

Scotch & Rye offers delivery in partnership with Just Eat. Scotch & Rye also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01463 715374.

Scotch & Rye is rated 4.5 stars by 947 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Scotch & Rye

21 Queensgate, Inverness, Highland IV1 1DF

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Post Office
  • Neighbourhood
    Inverness
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, International, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking available 2 minute walk away at Rose Street multistory car park
  • Public transit
    We are a 2 minute walk from Inverness Train Station & Bus Station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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