Some of the best bars in Inverness take a bit of finding. These are the Inverness Cocktail Week partners worth seeking out.
| Bar | What it is | Fri and Sat until |
|---|---|---|
| Scotch & Rye Church Street and the High Street | Bar and grill | 1am |
| The Malt Room Church Street and the High Street | Whisky bar | 1am |
| The Wee Bar The River Ness | 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 3 Inverness bars on this page.
The shortest walking order for 3 of these bars, about 7 minutes on foot in total.
Numbers match the bars below. Tap a pin for the name.
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
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
Alcohol-free signature
A bar upstairs on Ness Walk, by the river, with music.
Inverness Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePink Rum Riot Captain Morgan Tiki, Pineapple Juice, Coconut Puree, Lemon, Pink Grapefruit Soda
Alcohol-freePink Pineapple Riot
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 5pm to midnight, Fri 5pm to 1am, Sat 1pm to 1am, Sun 5pm to midnight
Upstairs, 4-6 Ness Walk, Inverness, IV3 5NE
Scotch & Rye, The Malt Room and The Wee Bar.
Yes. 3 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Inverness Cocktail Week 2026, including Non-Alc Strawberry & Kiwi Collins at Scotch & Rye, Strawberry Twister 0% at The Malt Room and Pink Pineapple Riot at The Wee Bar.
Yes. Scotch & Rye, The Malt Room and The Wee Bar are about 7 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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