Beer gardens and terraces in Inverness: 2026 Guide

Beer gardens and terraces at a glance

Bar	Outdoor seating	Fri and Sat until
Encore Une Fois The River Ness	Not listed	midnight
Fig & Thistle Bistro The River Ness	Not listed	9pm
Gellion's Church Street and the High Street	Not listed	3am
Playback Academy Street and Eastgate	Not listed	1am
Scran Academy Street and Eastgate	Not listed	5pm
The Caledonian Church Street and the High Street	Not listed	3am

Opening times, bookings and seating from Google Maps, checked 7 November. They change, so check with the venue.

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Walk it in one night

The shortest walking order for 5 of these bars, about 11 minutes on foot in total.

Fig & Thistle Bistro
ScranAbout 2 minutes' walk from Fig & Thistle Bistro
The CaledonianAbout 4 minutes' walk from Scran
PlaybackAbout 2 minutes' walk from The Caledonian
Gellion'sAbout 3 minutes' walk from Playback

Walking route in Google Maps

Map of beer gardens and terraces in Inverness

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Encore Une Fois

Restaurant and bar · The River Ness · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A Highland restaurant and bar on Young Street inspired by Bonnie Prince Charlie, with hearty meat and fish and plenty of whisky.

Inverness Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBubble Sugar Rush Smirnoff Red Label, Blue Curacao, Banana Liqueur, Apple Juice, Bubblegum Syrup, Lemon Juice, Pink Sugar Rim, Bubblegum

Alcohol-freeBubble Sugar Unrush

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 11pm

5-9 Young St, Inverness, IV3 5BL

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Fig & Thistle Bistro

Bistro · The River Ness · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A popular bistro with good food, wine and cocktails in a cosy, relaxed room.

Inverness Cocktail Week 2026 signatureFig & Thistle Johnnie Walker Black Label, Fig Liqueur, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Bitters, Vegan Foaming Bitters

Alcohol-freeRaspberry Nojito

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day noon to 9pm

4a, 6 National Cycle Route 7, Stephens Brae, Inverness, IV2 3JN

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Gellion's

Pub · Church Street and the High Street · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A pub on Bridge Street that opened in 1841, with live music every night and a ceilidh on Saturdays.

Inverness Cocktail Week 2026 signatureLove Bug Smirnoff Red Label, Grenadine, Cranberry Juice, Lemonade

Alcohol-freeOrange Blossom

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11am to 1am, Fri and Sat 11am to 3am, Sun 11am to 1am

14/17 Bridge St, Inverness, IV1 1HD

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Playback

Games bar · Academy Street and Eastgate · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A bar on Academy Street with games, food and music.

Inverness Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSpring Fling Smirnoff Red Label, Elderflower Syrup, Lemon Juice, Cucumber, Lemonade

Alcohol-freeNon-Alc Spring Fling

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to 11pm

27-31 Academy St, Inverness, IV1 1JN

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Scran

Restaurant · Academy Street and Eastgate · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A restaurant in the Eastgate Centre.

Inverness Cocktail Week 2026 signatureRaspberry Ripple Smirnoff Vanilla, Liquid Oats Candied Raspberry, Vanilla, Coconut Milk, Whipped Vegan Cream, Strawberry Sauce, Fresh Raspberries

Alcohol-freeRaspberry Ripple 0% vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11am to 5pm, Fri and Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun 11am to 4pm

Eastgate Centre, 11 Eastgate, Inverness, IV2 3PP

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The Caledonian

Pub · Church Street and the High Street · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A pub on the High Street with sport.

Inverness Cocktail Week 2026 signatureOne Love Captain Morgan White, Peach Schnapps, Blue Curaçao, Grenadine, Lemonade

Alcohol-freeBerry Dry Daiquiri

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11am to 11pm, Fri 11am to 2am, Sat 11am to 3am, Sun noon to 11pm

9 High St, Inverness, IV1 1HY

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Beer gardens and terraces in Inverness: your questions

Do they do alcohol-free cocktails?

Yes. 6 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Inverness Cocktail Week 2026, including Bubble Sugar Unrush at Encore Une Fois, Raspberry Nojito at Fig & Thistle Bistro and Orange Blossom at Gellion's.

Can I walk between them?

Yes. Fig & Thistle Bistro, Scran, The Caledonian, Playback and Gellion's are about 11 minutes' walk end to end, in that order. The walking route is on this page.

When is the next Inverness Cocktail Week?

The next Inverness Cocktail Week runs 19 to 28 February 2027. Signature cocktails start from £5 with a wristband, and every venue serves an alcohol-free option.

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Inverness Cocktail Week 2027

One wristband, Inverness's best bars

The next Inverness Cocktail Week runs 19 to 28 February 2027. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from £5 in bars across Inverness, an alcohol-free version in every venue, and extra wristband deals.

A signature cocktail created for the week in every venue taking part, from £5
An alcohol-free drink in every venue
Extra deals for wristband holders

Get your wristband See the line-up

Sunlit Berry BloomCaptain CompassBath Tub GinBahama ColadaBubble Sugar RushFig & ThistleLove BugHighland FlingAppletiniCaptain's MojitoMaple Gin GimletBiscoff It All UpSpring FlingStrawberry & Kiwi CollinsRaspberry RippleSpicy PalomaOne LoveJohnnie's HighballPink Rum RiotLife's A PeachSunlit Berry BloomCaptain CompassBath Tub GinBahama ColadaBubble Sugar RushFig & ThistleLove BugHighland FlingAppletiniCaptain's MojitoMaple Gin GimletBiscoff It All UpSpring FlingStrawberry & Kiwi CollinsRaspberry RippleSpicy PalomaOne LoveJohnnie's HighballPink Rum RiotLife's A Peach

Bars were checked against each venue and local listings on 7 November 2026. Photos were supplied by the venues for Inverness Cocktail Week 2026. The cocktails named are the Inverness Cocktail Week 2026 signatures and may not be on the menu all year. Opening times and menus change, so check with the venue before you go. Price guide: £ good value, ££ mid-range, £££ special occasion.