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The Badachro Inn, Gairloch, Highland Council

The Badachro Inn

4.6
4.6
390 Reviews
£25 and under
Scottish
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Visit The Badachro Inn | Restaurant by Gairloch for the best hospitality the West of Scotland can offer. The Inn offers good food, beer, wine and spirits to go with it.

Badachro Inn is a unique bar / restaurant in a unique place – a sheltered bay in spectacular Loch Gairloch – one of the best West Coast anchorages. It’s a popular place to meet for a drink or a pleasant meal.

Visit us for the best hospitality the West of Scotland can offer. The Inn offers good food, beer, wine and spirits to go with it. We can also point you in the right direction for places to visit and accommodation in the local area.

WE CANNOT ACCEPT DOGS IN THE CONSERVATORY AREA. IF YOU WISH TO BRING YOUR DOG PLEASE BOOK A TABLE IN THE BAR AREA.

PARTIES OF OVER 6 MUST BOOK BY PHONE ON 01445741255. Please call between 9AM-12PM. OR 3PM-6PM

IF ALL TABLES ARE FULLY BOOKED WHY NOT TRY ONE OF OUR OUTSIDE WOOD FIRED PIZZA FROM THE STAG AND DOUGH ON OUR DECKING CA

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 2 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01445 741255
  • Website
    https://www.badachroinn.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    Badracho, Gairloch, Highland Council IV21 2AA
  • Neighborhood
    Gairloch
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 390 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Overall

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Food

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Service

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Ambiance

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Value

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Great for brunch

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Hot spot

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Neighborhood gem

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Great for fine wines

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Scottish

390 Reviews

  1. FloraJ

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Vraiment super et authentique! Lieu cozy en hiver et qu’on imagine très chouette en été

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  2. Jonners

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We booked a table (it seems to be very busy on Fridays and Saturdays so book in advance) for our first night in Gairloch. Parking in the lower car park next to the pub was challenging (understatement, there was no room at all, the locals watched on with bemusement as tried a couple of less than optimal very tight spaces, we didn't know there was another car park), later a local told us it is much easier to park in the car park on the left before you get to the bottom and walk down to the pub. The service was cheerful and attentive, but certainly the best part was the food and drinks. Yummy Cullen Skink and Fish and Chips were the highlights, the Chilean Sauv Blanc was delicious too and paired great with the fish. Two starters, share a main and a large glass of wine came to a very reasonable £40. We would certainly go back.

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  3. KeithM

    London

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    On the day the menu consisted of far fewer choices than the sample menu that was advertised on the website. I had Cullen Skink as a starter and it was acceptable. My chicken and salad main course wasn’t great, way too many leaves and only four bite sized pieces of chicken. My wife ordered prawn and pasta and when she requested some Parmesan cheese she was told that there was some in the kitchen but it had to be kept for other dishes and therefore wasn’t available on pasta dishes. I would recommend the Badachro Inn based on the setting but I would manage expectations regarding food.

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  4. PaulineW

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An excellent visit, as always. A friendly welcome and delicious food.

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  5. PaulineW

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Badachro Inn is excellent in every way, good food, welcoming staff, cosy relaxed atmosphere and an amazing location.

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  6. EdwardG

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful spot, excellent local beers and delicious food. The best spot to eat and drink for miles around. Have been coming for years.

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  7. TaraC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb food and service in an amazing setting. Loved the cosy decor.

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  8. Xxxx

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    One of our favourite spots. Stunning views, great pub food, very friendly relaxed environment

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  9. SallyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have eaten at Badachro Inn many times and it never disappoints! Our food was exceptional, the service was friendly and efficient and the view is awesome. We will be back next time we are in the area.

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  10. WesH

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food. Excellent service and ambience. And a great view to boot!

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  11. RobertM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    We bit disappointed that at 18.00hrs chicken sold out but the fish and chips were perfect

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  12. MartinW

    Devon

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Thought I’d try a traditional Scottish dish so went for Haggis Neeps and Tatties. It was tremendous, I’d recommend it to anyone

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  13. PaulH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Welcomed when we arrived early, served quickly by friendly staff, food outstanding.

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  14. JaneL

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this place, we travel from Nairn to enjoy the food and the view for date days! Menu choice is super, something for everyone. Best place to eat outside in the summer and the conservatory for the view in the cooler months. Wish this place could be transported closer to me.

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  15. Datenight

    Perthshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Lovely meal, very filling couldn't make room for dessert!

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  16. JoPea

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We all agreed that this was the tastiest Sunday roast we had enjoyed in a long time! Most definitely will re book to enjoy again.

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  17. EdnaM

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The very best Pub lunch in a very very long time. Roast beef with all the trimmings …was fabulous. It’s a lovely wee pub with a great atmosphere, lovely staff and food never disappoints.

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  18. DavidR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    THE place to go for character and setting. Great views across the bay no matter what the weather - you can site inside or out; great food & drink; great staff.

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  19. RobertW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We enjoyed the meal, the location is beautiful but a little out of the way. Service was very good and the atmosphere very friendly

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  20. Emmazonian

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We try to visit every year because it is such a special place

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  21. SheilaM

    Angus

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always eat here when up in the area and we’re never disappointed.

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  22. DorinaF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food, friendly service, great location. We love it!

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  23. DannyC

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A true little gem, fantastic place with the most epic views. Outstanding food and staff.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food. The seafood was lucious — so tender and fresh! Fantastic view into the water from the Conservatory seating. Great bar brimming with local character. Highly recommend

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  25. MarianneK

    Inverness

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous taste sensation at Badachro Inn. The food and Ewe Brew Ale, delicious.

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  26. JennyC

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    location is stunning, food was delicious. service was gread

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great food good service excellent choice of beers.

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  28. Visitors

    Aberdeen

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Another excellent meal at the Badachro Inn. We’d love them to have more interesting vegetarian options, but everything else was excellent.

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  29. RebeccaW

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely cosy pub. Very pleasant staff. Food delicious- we both had fish & chips. Very dog friendly

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  30. Robin

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food - friendly service - once again a great evening

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  31. EdnaM

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The most beautiful setting with lovely cheerful staff and food is outstanding. Well worth a visit!

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  32. MarkH

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A hospitable old Inn, great views and fire on. Very good steaks which obviously lifted our review.

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  33. ValerieR

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Great choice of interesting, mainly fish dishes,in fantastic surroundings. Ate in the conservatory which has a great view of all the lovely boats in the bay. Service was efficient and friendly. Only spoiler was some very loud customers which the staff dealt with without fuss. Rude, demanding, customers seem to be everywhere.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Well worth the trip out to the Inn - we had lunch in the bar (with our dog) - the staff were excellent and the food was 1st class - fresh seafood prepared with a light, professional touch

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  35. Drusilla

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    On this occasion we had an excellent meal and a very good bottle of wine. The wine list is always good but the food can be hit and miss. Had very poor meals in April and last August, but friends had a good one in May. Because of this I would not recommend, but it's definitely worth a try.

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  36. MarcusW

    Birmingham

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First of all the inn has a remarkable location overlooking the water. The bar is small, cosy and well stocked. The overall vibe is easy going, and a little bit anarchic (in a good way), but the food on offer is first rate. The printed menu has the traditional pub stalwarts of burgers and fish and chips, the specials board has more interesting fare. Everything was prepared and served with the same amount of care and skill. Portion sizes are generous, (perhaps a bit too much so!) There is a decent wine list as well: around 30 different ones mainly from France, Italy, South Africa and Chile.

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  37. LynnP

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience1
    It was a lovely setting however the windows in the conservatory were wet inside which obscured the view. The place needed a good clean, the staff could do with a change of clothes and making a bit of an effort although they were friendly enough. The food was nice but nothing special and a lot of things weren’t available on the menu. Overall I wouldn’t return but wish them every success.

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  38. fionaR

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    We visit regularly and always have a good experience but on this occasion I’d booked about a month in advance and the booking system asks if there is an occasion. I had mentioned it was our anniversary. We literally never have a chance to eat out just the two of us so this was a real treat. It was therefore disappointing to be shown to a table where another couple was already seated. They looked equally put out. We are sociable and wouldn’t usually mind, but given the occasion is was disappointing and the other couple didn’t seem keen to chat so it was somewhat awkward. We would have understood of it had been a last minute booking, but had booked in advance. We weren’t asked if we would like a drink so had to head up to the bar to initiate that and also had to request a drink later on. Food was good as always. We love it here but just disappointing we didn’t have the chance to have a table to ourselves since we rarely get time together just the two of us.

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  39. EmmaV

    Hampshire

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Nice food, good value, let down a little by the service. Tucked away in the bar area, we had to wave people down to get attention.

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  40. BodachBeag

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    very good food, nice beers, great feel with the low ceiling and costal setting, friendly, cheery staff. A lovely experience.

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FAQs

The Badachro Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01445 741255.

The Badachro Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 390 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Badachro Inn

Badracho, Gairloch, Highland Council IV21 2AA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Gairloch
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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