Planning a date in Inverness? These Inverness Cocktail Week partners suit a night for two, from cocktail bars with character to restaurants worth dressing up for.
| Bar | What it is | Fri and Sat until |
|---|---|---|
| Beira The River Ness | Restaurant and bar | 9:45pm |
| Fig & Thistle Bistro The River Ness | Bistro | 9pm |
| Scotch & Rye Church Street and the High Street | Bar and grill | 1am |
| The Babette Academy Street and Eastgate | French restaurant | 1am |
| The Malt Room Church Street and the High Street | Whisky bar | 1am |
Opening times, bookings and seating from Google Maps, checked 7 November. They change, so check with the venue.
Spin and we'll pick one of the 5 Inverness bars on this page.
The shortest walking order for 5 of these bars, about 14 minutes on foot in total.
Numbers match the bars below. Tap a pin for the name.
Alcohol-free signature
A restaurant and bar on Glebe Street, by the River Ness.
Inverness Cocktail Week 2026 signatureCaptain Compass Captain Morgan Spiced Gold, Pineapple Juice, Lime Puree, Sugar Syrup, Soda Water
Alcohol-freeCaribbean Breeze
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day noon to 9:45pm
AC Hotel Inverness, Glebe St, Inverness, IV1 1RF
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
Alcohol-free signature
A prohibition-style bar and grill on Queensgate with gastropub food and a long cocktail list.
Inverness Cocktail Week 2026 signatureStrawberry & Kiwi Collins Tanqueray London Dry, Strawberry Liqueur, Strawberry & Kiwi Syrup, Lemon Juice, Soda
Alcohol-freeNon-Alc Strawberry & Kiwi Collins
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11am to 11pm, Fri and Sat 11am to 1am, Sun 11am to 11pm
21 Queensgate, Inverness, IV1 1DF
Alcohol-free signature
A French restaurant on Academy Street.
Inverness Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSpicy Paloma Casamigos Blanco, Cointreau, Fresh Lime, Simple Syrup, Fresh Chillies, Pink Grapefruit Soda
Alcohol-freeNon-Alc Spicy Paloma
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11am to 11pm, Fri and Sat 11am to 1am, Sun 11am to 11pm
96 Academy St, Inverness, IV1 1LU
Alcohol-free signature
An intimate bar on Church Street with over 350 single malt whiskies, local craft beer and cocktails.
Inverness Cocktail Week 2026 signatureJohnnie's Highball Johnnie Walker Black Label, Soda, Lemon Twist
Alcohol-freeStrawberry Twister 0%
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Sat noon to 1am, Sun 3pm to 1am
34 Church St, Inverness, IV1 1EH
Try Beira, Fig & Thistle Bistro, Scotch & Rye, The Babette and The Malt Room. Book ahead at the weekend.
Yes. 5 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Inverness Cocktail Week 2026, including Caribbean Breeze at Beira, Raspberry Nojito at Fig & Thistle Bistro and Non-Alc Strawberry & Kiwi Collins at Scotch & Rye.
Yes. Fig & Thistle Bistro, Scotch & Rye, The Malt Room, The Babette and Beira are about 14 minutes' walk end to end, in that order. The walking route is on this page.
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.
Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and Inverness's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.
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.
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.
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