Gellion's
A pub on Bridge Street that opened in 1841, with live music every night and a ceilidh on Saturdays.
Pick your night
Ten days. One wristband.
The big one: Inverness Cocktail Week
The next Inverness Cocktail Week runs 19 to 28 February 2027. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from £5 in every venue taking part, an alcohol-free version in each, and extra deals for wristband holders.
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- Signature cocktails made for the week, from £5. 20 venues took part in 2026.
- An alcohol-free drink in every venue, so nobody sits it out.
- Ten days, so go when it suits: weeknight, weekend or both.
- Groups of four or more pay £7.95 each.
Wristbands from £7.95 each in a group.
Can't decide where to start?
Spin and we'll pick one of the 20 Inverness venues on this page.
Live music and DJs
Inverness bars known for live music or DJs, so the night comes with a soundtrack.
Date night in Inverness
Spots that suit a night for two, from cocktail bars with character to places worth dressing up for.
Scotch & Rye
A prohibition-style bar and grill on Queensgate with gastropub food and a long cocktail list.
The Malt Room
An intimate bar on Church Street with over 350 single malt whiskies, local craft beer and cocktails.
Fig & Thistle Bistro
A popular bistro with good food, wine and cocktails in a cosy, relaxed room.
Dinner and cocktails
Make a night of it: dinner first, then stay for a cocktail. Every one made a signature cocktail for Inverness Cocktail Week 2026.
Scotch & Rye
A prohibition-style bar and grill on Queensgate with gastropub food and a long cocktail list.
Fig & Thistle Bistro
A popular bistro with good food, wine and cocktails in a cosy, relaxed room.
Encore Une Fois
A Highland restaurant and bar on Young Street inspired by Bonnie Prince Charlie, with hearty meat and fish and plenty of whisky.
Number 27 Bar & Kitchen
A lively independent bar on Castle Street with local game and seasonal produce on the menu.
The White House
A bistro on Union Street with craft cocktails and pub food made with local ingredients.
Big nights out with the group
Room for the whole crew, from birthdays to hen dos and work nights out. Book ahead at the weekend.
Gellion's
A pub on Bridge Street that opened in 1841, with live music every night and a ceilidh on Saturdays.
Scotch & Rye
A prohibition-style bar and grill on Queensgate with gastropub food and a long cocktail list.
The Malt Room
An intimate bar on Church Street with over 350 single malt whiskies, local craft beer and cocktails.
Fig & Thistle Bistro
A popular bistro with good food, wine and cocktails in a cosy, relaxed room.
Encore Une Fois
A Highland restaurant and bar on Young Street inspired by Bonnie Prince Charlie, with hearty meat and fish and plenty of whisky.
Drinks outside
Terraces, beer gardens and outdoor seating for the drier nights.
Gellion's
A pub on Bridge Street that opened in 1841, with live music every night and a ceilidh on Saturdays.
Fig & Thistle Bistro
A popular bistro with good food, wine and cocktails in a cosy, relaxed room.
Encore Une Fois
A Highland restaurant and bar on Young Street inspired by Bonnie Prince Charlie, with hearty meat and fish and plenty of whisky.
Something a bit different
Bars with a bit of personality, for a night that's a little out of the ordinary.
Encore Une Fois
A Highland restaurant and bar on Young Street inspired by Bonnie Prince Charlie, with hearty meat and fish and plenty of whisky.
Great nights without the alcohol
Not drinking? These made an alcohol-free signature for Inverness Cocktail Week 2026, so nobody sits it out.
Gellion's
A pub on Bridge Street that opened in 1841, with live music every night and a ceilidh on Saturdays.
Scotch & Rye
A prohibition-style bar and grill on Queensgate with gastropub food and a long cocktail list.
The Malt Room
An intimate bar on Church Street with over 350 single malt whiskies, local craft beer and cocktails.
Fig & Thistle Bistro
A popular bistro with good food, wine and cocktails in a cosy, relaxed room.
B&B Hotel
A design-led hotel on Academy Street with a bar and restaurant.
Ready-made nights out
Short walks between stops, so you spend the night in bars, not taxis.
An evening around Church Street
4 partner bars around Church Street, all a short walk apart.
- 1Gellion's
- 2Coyote BurgerAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 3Jimmy BadgersAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 4The Malt RoomAbout 2 minutes' walk
An evening around Academy Street
4 partner bars around Academy Street, all a short walk apart.
- 1The Babette
- 2BlackfriarsAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 3B&B HotelAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 4PlaybackAbout 2 minutes' walk
An evening by the River Ness
4 partner bars by the River Ness, all a short walk apart.
- 1Beira
- 2Encore Une FoisAbout 9 minutes' walk
- 3The Wee BarAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 4Fig & Thistle BistroAbout 8 minutes' walk
What a Cocktail Week night looks like
Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and Inverness's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.
Inverness at night: your questions
What is there to do in Inverness at night?
Plenty. For live music, try Gellion's and Highlander. For date night, try Scotch & Rye and The Malt Room. For hidden bars, try The Wee Bar. For dinner and drinks, try Beira and Fig & Thistle Bistro. For group nights, try Playback and The Babette. For ten days a year, Inverness Cocktail Week adds a signature cocktail in every venue taking part.
Where is there live music in Inverness?
Gellion's and Highlander are good bets for live music or DJs.
Where should I go on a date in Inverness?
Try Scotch & Rye, The Malt Room and Beira. Book ahead at the weekend.
What is Inverness Cocktail Week?
Ten days when Inverness's bars and restaurants each make a signature cocktail for wristband holders, from £5, with an alcohol-free version in every venue. 20 venues took part in 2026.
When is the next Inverness Cocktail Week?
The next Inverness Cocktail Week runs 19 to 28 February 2027.
More from Inverness
Every venue on this page took part in Inverness Cocktail Week 2026. Descriptions are our own, checked against each venue and local listings. Closing times, bookings and seating come from Google Maps. They change, so check with the venue before you go. Venue photos were supplied by the venues.