Not drinking? Every venue here made an alcohol-free signature for Inverness Cocktail Week, so nobody has to sit the night out. Here's what each one poured.
| Bar | What it is | Fri and Sat until |
|---|---|---|
| B&B Hotel Academy Street and Eastgate | Hotel bar | Not listed |
| Beira The River Ness | Restaurant and bar | 9:45pm |
| Blackfriars Academy Street and Eastgate | Bar and restaurant | midnight |
| Coyote Burger Church Street and the High Street | Burger restaurant | 10pm |
| Encore Une Fois The River Ness | Restaurant and bar | midnight |
| Fig & Thistle Bistro The River Ness | Bistro | 9pm |
| Gellion's Church Street and the High Street | Pub | 3am |
| Highlander Church Street and the High Street | Live music bar | 1am |
| Jimmy Badgers Church Street and the High Street | Bar | midnight |
| MacCallums Church Street and the High Street | Pub | 1am |
| Number 27 Bar & Kitchen Church Street and the High Street | Bar and kitchen | 11pm |
| Perk Coffee & Doughnuts Church Street and the High Street | Coffee and doughnut shop | 11:30pm |
| Playback Academy Street and Eastgate | Games bar | 1am |
| Scotch & Rye Church Street and the High Street | Bar and grill | 1am |
| Scran Academy Street and Eastgate | Restaurant | 5pm |
| The Babette Academy Street and Eastgate | French restaurant | 1am |
| The Caledonian Church Street and the High Street | Pub | 3am |
| The Malt Room Church Street and the High Street | Whisky bar | 1am |
| The Wee Bar The River Ness | Bar | 1am |
| The White House Church Street and the High Street | Bistro | midnight |
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 20 Inverness bars on this page.
The shortest walking order for 5 of these bars, about 8 minutes on foot in total.
Numbers match the bars below. Tap a pin for the name.
Alcohol-free signature
A design-led hotel on Academy Street with a bar and restaurant.
Inverness Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSunlit Berry Bloom Smirnoff Miami Peach, Passionfruit Syrup, Framboise Syrup, Lemon Juice
Alcohol-freeNon-Alc Sunlit Berry Bloom
A63 Academy St, Inverness, IV1 1LU
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 bar and restaurant on Academy Street.
Inverness Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBath Tub Gin Tanqueray London Dry, St-Germain, Cucumber, Mint, Egg White
Alcohol-freeWatermelon Mojito
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Fri 8am to 11pm, Sat open 24 hours, Sun 8am to 11pm
93-95 Academy St, Inverness, IV1 1LX
Alcohol-free signature
A burger restaurant on Bank Street, by the river.
Inverness Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBahama Colada Captain Morgan Spiced Gold, Coconut Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice
Alcohol-freeVirgin Bahama Colada vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 9pm, Fri and Sat 11am to 10pm, Sun noon to 9pm
27 Bank St, Inverness, IV1 1QU
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
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 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
Alcohol-free signature
A live music bar on Church Street.
Inverness Cocktail Week 2026 signatureHighland Fling Smirnoff Red Label, Lemon Juice, Grenadine, Soda or Lemonade
Alcohol-freeVirgin Nessie Breeze
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day noon to 1am
44/46 Church St, Inverness, IV1 1EH
Alcohol-free signature
A bar on Church Street.
Inverness Cocktail Week 2026 signatureAppletini Ciroc Apple Vodka, Sour Apple Liqueur, Apple Syrup, Lime Juice, Apple Juice
Alcohol-freeAppleton
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 11pm
25 Church St, Inverness, IV1 1DY
Alcohol-free signature
A pub on Union Street with music.
Inverness Cocktail Week 2026 signatureCaptain's Mojito Captain Morgan White, Sugar Syrup, Soda Water, Fresh Lime Wedge, Fresh Mint Leaves
Alcohol-freeGuilt Free Mojito
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day 11am to 1am
40 Union St, Inverness, IV1 1PX
Alcohol-free signature
A lively independent bar on Castle Street with local game and seasonal produce on the menu.
Inverness Cocktail Week 2026 signatureMaple Gin Gimlet Tanqueray London Dry, Maple & Brown Sugar Syrup, Fresh Lime Juice, Mint
Alcohol-freeVirgin Maple Gimlet
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Fri noon to 10:30pm, Sat noon to 11pm, Sun 12:30pm to 10:30pm
27 Castle St, Inverness, IV2 3DU
Alcohol-free signature
A coffee and doughnut shop on Church Street.
Inverness Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBiscoff It All Up Baileys, Coffee Liqueur, Vanilla Vodka, Espresso, Biscoff Syrup
Alcohol-freeIced Shaken Biscoff
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 8am to 3pm, Thu 8am to 8pm, Fri and Sat 8am to 11:30pm, Sun 8am to 8pm
36 Church St, Inverness, IV1 1EH
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
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 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
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
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
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
Alcohol-free signature
A bistro on Union Street with craft cocktails and pub food made with local ingredients.
Inverness Cocktail Week 2026 signatureLife's A Peach Smirnoff Miami Peach, Peach Schnapps, Lemon Juice, Cranberry Juice, Lemonade
Alcohol-freeLittle Zombie
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 10:30pm, Fri and Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 10:30pm
50 Union St, Inverness, IV1 1PX
Yes. 20 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Inverness Cocktail Week 2026, including Non-Alc Sunlit Berry Bloom at B&B Hotel, Caribbean Breeze at Beira and Watermelon Mojito at Blackfriars.
Yes. Blackfriars, The Babette, B&B Hotel, Scotch & Rye and Highlander are about 8 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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