The Loch Ness Inn

Starters

• homemade soup of the dayGBP 6.95

  served with warm ciabatta (v, gf available)

• roasted salmonGBP 10.95

  lemon, turmeric and black pepper roasted salmon tossed through crisp gem lettuce leaf salad with dill dressing (gf)

• Isle of Shetland musselsGBP 9.95

  steamed in a creamy harissa and coconut broth served with crusty sourdough (gf available) available as main £17.95

• chicken wingsGBP 7.95

  crisp fried buttermilk and harissa chicken wings with a chorizo jam

• harissa roasted heritage carrots GBP 8.95

  on a bed of tzatziki crushed hazelnuts and crumbled feta cheese

• slow braised brisket GBP 9.95

  stuffed into a fresh Yorkshire pudding on a bed of rocket and topped with fresh horse radish

On the Side

• Bread and ButterGBP 4.50

• Garlic BreadGBP 4.50

• Side SaladGBP 4.50

• Onion RingsGBP 4.50

• Mixed VegetablesGBP 4.50

• Gordal olivesGBP 4.50

Mains

Steak sauce - peppercorn, garlic & thyme butter £3.00

• beer battered east coast haddockGBP 17.45

  served with chips, peas or mushy peas and tartare sauce - small also available £12.95

• Black Isle rib steakGBP 32.50

  served with chips, grilled tomato and mushrooms

• spiced roasted cauliflower GBP 16.95

  with a dill, tahini and chickpea dressing with pickled red onion (v, gf available)

• prawn and crab linguine GBP 23.95

  tossed through an arabiata sauce with wilted rocket and lemon

• roasted Speyside Venison loinGBP 30.95

  wrapped in parma ham served with butternut squash puree, fondant potato, roasted parsnip and red wine jus (gf available)

• roasted cod filletGBP 19.95

  served with ratatouille, spinach creamed potato and a poached egg (gf available)

• roasted chicken breast GBP 19.95

  served on a bed of taleggio and thyme risotto with a crisp rasher of pancetta (gf)

• macaroni cheeseGBP 14.95

  Stornoway black pudding and Highland cheddar macaroni cheese (black pudding can be omitted)

• beef burgerGBP 14.45

  with rich creamy cheese sauce, caramelized onions, crispy fried onions, topped with Monterey jack cheese, served with chips and salad

Desserts

• treacle tart GBP 8.95

  with homemade maple syrup ice cream

• Sticky Toffee PuddingGBP 8.95

  with toffee sauce choose from homemade vanilla ice cream or Jude's vegan vanilla ice cream

• chocolate pannacotta GBP 8.95

  with pine nuts and puffed rice praline

• pavlovaGBP 8.95

  with oven poached rhubarb, berry coulis and Chantilly cream (gf)

• Trio of CheesesGBP 10.25

  served with honey and oatcakes- Highland fine cheese “minger” a soft wash rind cheese, Connage Dairy “Cromal” creamy and slightly crumbly, Butlers Farmhouse Lancashire “Strathdon Blue” soft blue cheese

White Wines

125ml measures are available on request

• Pergolino, Bianco Veronese, 2021, Italy

  Perfumed with a lovely fresh white flower, almond and citrus nose giving way to ripe but crisp melon and a touch of white peach on the palate

  • 175mlGBP 5.35
  • 250mlGBP 7.50
  • BottleGBP 21.00

• Montes, Sauvignon Blanc, 2022, Chile

  Pale yellow in colour with intense fruity aromas of lime, grapefruit, pineapple and passion fruit on the nose. The palate is juicy and fresh with racy acidity

  • 175mlGBP 6.25
  • 250mlGBP 8.85
  • BottleGBP 26.50

• Ponte del Diavolo, Pinot Grigio, 2021, Italy

  Light, bright lemon in colour, this wine showcases a lively, freshly cut pear and baked bread character on the nose. Aromatic, with good structure and body, it has lovely elegance on the palate

  • 175mlGBP 6.90
  • 250mlGBP 9.75
  • BottleGBP 28.95

• Le Versant, Viognier, 2021, France

  Beautiful yellow colour with green glints, intense nose of apricot, ripe peach and exotic fruits. The palette has a fresh crisp acidity and a long lingering finish

  • 175mlGBP 7.20
  • 250mlGBP 9.95
  • BottleGBP 29.50

• Gašper, Chardonnay / Rebula, 2021, Slovenia

  It is fresh and fruity and displays hints of peach and citrus. A vibrant acidity and lovely roundness, from 5% of the wine being fermented in oak, combine on the palate in this compelling Slovenian blend

  • 175mlGBP 7.25
  • 250mlGBP 9.95
  • BottleGBP 29.75

• L'Eclipse, Domaine Cauhaphe, 2020, France

  This wine has pronounced aromas of white peach and citrus, with gentle spice notes. The palate is round and supple with intense exotic fruit flavours and brioche hints

  • BottleGBP 34.00

• Tinpot Hut, Sauvignon Blanc, 2022, New Zealand

  A complex and elegant wine with intense aromas of blackcurrant, crushed lemongrass and thyme, mingled with passion fruit and melon highlights

  • 175mlGBP 8.50
  • 250mlGBP 12.15
  • BottleGBP 35.00

Red Wines

125ml measures are available on request

• Valdemoro, Carmenere, 2019, Chile

  Intense fruit in the nose, with aromas of cherry ripe plums and black pepper. Fruity, spicy and fresh. One of our favourites for flavour and value

  • 175mlGBP 5.35
  • 250mlGBP 7.50
  • BottleGBP 22.00

• Excelsior, Shiraz, 2021, South Africa

  On the nose, this wine has prominent aromas of dark cherry and sweet violet, with additional notes of psepper. The palate is soft and juicy, with freshness and a long finish

  • 175mlGBP 6.50
  • 250mlGBP 8.50
  • BottleGBP 25.00

• Santa Ema, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2020, Chile

  40% of the wine is aged in French oak for 4-6 months which adds body, complexity and a lovely toasty note to the ripe blackcurrant, plum and raspberry flavoured wine

  • 175mlGBP 6.50
  • 250mlGBP 8.50
  • BottleGBP 25.00

• Chateau Haut-Blanville, Merlot, 2021, France

  The vineyards of Haut Blanville enjoy a warm dry climate, moderated by sea breezes. Giving freshness and vibrancy to the wine. Ripe with plush, juicy red fruit. This is a deliciously approachable Merlot

  • 175mlGBP 6.70
  • 250mlGBP 8.80
  • BottleGBP 26.00

• Montes, Pinot Noir, 2020, Casablanca Valley, Chile

  This wine is ruby red in colour. On the nose, there are intense aromas of fresh strawberries and tart cherries, with notes of rose petals and wild herbs. A vibrant palate with plenty of red fruit

  • 175mlGBP 6.95
  • 250mlGBP 9.75
  • BottleGBP 26.00

• Kaiken Clásico, Malbec, 2020, Mendoza, Argentina

  This Malbec is deep purple in colour. On the nose there are aromas of red fruits such as plums and blackberries, complemented by notes of chocolate and tobacco

  • 175mlGBP 6.80
  • 250mlGBP 9.00
  • BottleGBP 26.50

• Hecula, Organic Monastrell, 2020, Spain

  Hecula is a deep, alluring purple in the glass, boasting aromas of raspberries andliquorice. Ripe soft fruit flavours are underpinned with a floral elegance

  • 175mlGBP 6.80
  • 250mlGBP 9.00
  • BottleGBP 26.50

• El Coto, Rioja Crianza, 2018, Spain

  The grapes for this wine are sourced mainly from Rioja Alavesa. A fresh and Concentrated wine with a core of red and black fruits and a long, juicy finish

  • 175mlGBP 7.20
  • 250mlGBP 9.75
  • BottleGBP 29.00

• A Mano, Primitivo, 2021, di Puglia, Italy

  On the nose, there are intense aromas of ripe dark fruit, especially blackberries and cherries, with spicy notes of cocoa, lavender and liquorice. It is a very elegant, fresh and complex Primitivo

  • 175mlGBP 7.25
  • 250mlGBP 9.85
  • BottleGBP 29.25

Rosé

125ml measures are available on request

• La Casada, Pinot Grigio Rosé, 2022, Italy

  Wonderfully refreshing with bags of fresh raspberry and strawberry fruit characters and a soft finish

  • 175mlGBP 5.50
  • 250mlGBP 7.75
  • BottleGBP 22.50

• A Mano, Primitivo Rosato, 2021, di Puglia, Italy

  Bright pink in colour with a lively, youthful perfume of ripe strawberries and a touch of fresh mint. On the palate, it is surprisingly full-bodied with good structure and perfectly balanced

  • BottleGBP 31.50

Champange & Sparkling

• Barocco, Prosecco Brut NV, Italy

  Light fresh and dry sparkling wine from Northern Italy. Lemon sherbet flavours dominate with a clean mousse and crisp finish. Perfect summer aperitif

  • 125mlGBP 5.60
  • BottleGBP 30.00

• Nyetimber, `Cuvée Chérie` Demi-Sec

  With a silky texture and refined decadent feel, this is the perfect partner for creamy desserts, as well as aromatic and lightly spiced dishes

  • BottleGBP 55.00

• Piper-Heidsieck, Cuvée Brut

  The signature cuvée of the Piper-Heidsieck House is a round and vibrant non-vintage Cuvée Brut recalling the rich variety of its blend of 100 crus from across the patchwork of Champagne vineyards

  • BottleGBP 65.00

Dessert Wines

• Montes, Curicó Valley Late Harvest Gewürztraminer, 2020, Chile

  This sweet wine has a deep, bright-golden colour. Potent, complex nose with clear notes of honey, ripe cherries and sultana raisins all mingled with intriguing chamomile flower aromas

  • 50mlGBP 3.85

• Corte Giara, Recioto della Valpolicella, 2017, Italy

  Ruby red in colour, the intensely aromatic nose is bursting with red fruits and herbs. On the palate, the wine is succulent and beautifully balanced

  • 50mlGBP 6.30

Bottled Beers & Ciders

• PeroniGBP 4.20

• CoronaGBP 3.95

• BudweiserGBP 3.80

• EstrellaGBP 4.10

• Lucky Saint 0.5%GBP 4.50

• Menabrea 0.0%GBP 3.80

• Darkness, Loch Ness, Stout

  • 500mlGBP 6.25

• Wilderness, Loch Ness, Brown Ale

  • 500mlGBP 6.25

• Magners Cider

  • 500mlGBP 5.30

• Kopparberg Cider

  mixed fruit or strawberry & lime

  • 500mlGBP 5.50

Rums

• Caithness Raiders Rum (Scottish)GBP 5.30

  great with ginger ale

• Caithness Raiders Dark RumGBP 5.30

• Diplomatico MantuanoGBP 4.95

• Kraken Black SpicedGBP 3.90

• Mount GayGBP 3.80

• Morgans SpicedGBP 3.50

Scottish Gins & Garnish

• Badachro Storm Strength (57%), BadachroGBP 5.80

  pink grapefruit

• Badachro Raspberry, BadachroGBP 5.00

  no garnish

• Blackwoods, ShetlandGBP 3.70

  mint & lime

• Boë Superior, StirlingGBP 4.15

  orange slice

• The Botanist, IslayGBP 5.30

  lemon & thyme

• Caorunn, SpeysideGBP 4.40

  apple

• Caithness, AviemoreGBP 5.00

  lime

• Crossbill, AviemoreGBP 5.60

  orange slice

• Edinburgh GinGBP 4.30

  orange peel

• Edinburgh Raspberry or Rhubarb & GingerGBP 3.80

  no garnish

• Edinburgh ElderflowerGBP 4.10

  no garnish

• Goodwill, DingwallGBP 5.00

  orange slice

• Great Glen, DrumnadrochitGBP 5.80

  lemon peel

• Great Glen Pink, DrumnadrochitGBP 5.80

  hibiscus & lemon

• Harris, Isle of HarrisGBP 5.40

  pink grapefruit

• Inverness Gin, DrumnadrochitGBP 5.80

  orange peel

• Kinrara, CairngormsGBP 5.20

  orange peel

• Kinrara Pink, CairngormsGBP 5.20

  mint & hibiscus

• Hendricks, GirvanGBP 5.20

  cucumber

• Loch Ness Legends, InvernessGBP 5.70

  orange peel

• Pickerings, EdinburghGBP 4.30

  pink grapefruit

• Porters, AberdeenGBP 5.50

  orange peel

• Raasay, Isle of RaasayGBP 5.20

  orange peel

• Rock Rose, CaithnessGBP 4.85

  orange peel

• Shetland Reel, ShetlandGBP 4.65

  pink grapefruit

• Tanqueray No. 10, EnglandGBP 5.50

  lime

• Wild Island, Isle of ColonsayGBP 5.60

  mint & lemon

Single Malt Whisky

Campbeltown

• Springbank 10 Year OldGBP 8.50

  Slightly peated, it marries a complex mixture of maritime notes as well as a fresh and fruity balance

• Glen Scotia Double CaskGBP 6.15

  Rich spicy fruits, characteristic sea spray and vanilla oak finish

• Glen Scotia VictorianaGBP 12.00

  Subtle wood & vanilla flavour is enhanced by a full bodied spicy fruit aroma & mildly smoky aftertaste

Lowlands

• Auchentoshan 12 Year OldGBP 6.05

  Sweet on the palate giving way to a spicy, warming finish

• Glenkinchie 12 Year OldGBP 6.55

  A creamy mouth feel developing citrus notes in the finish

• Glengoyne 18 Year OldGBP 15.50

  Spicy vanilla fruit, ripe apples & a velvety mouth feel with the addition of water

Something a Little Different

• NikkaGBP 8.80

  From the barrel - Hailing from the Japanese Nikka distillery. Robust and spicy, quite a dense mouthfeel and richly textured, with cinnamon and clove on the palate, and citrus-tinged freshness to lighten the load

Islay

• Ardbeg 10 Year OldGBP 7.10

  Bonfires & the sea air with a clean sweetness followed by a long smoky finish

• Bruichladdich Classic LaddieGBP 6.85

  Unpeated. Lots of cereal notes & vanilla custard. Softly sweet & floral on the palate

• Bowmore 12 Year OldGBP 5.50

  A smokiness balanced with dark chocolate & pear drops

• Bunnahabhain 12 Year OldGBP 6.45

  Malty sweetness with a gentle nutty peatiness & a hint of the sea

• Bunnahabhain 18 Year OldGBP 19.00

  Dried fruit, sherried with toffee and spicy notes leading to a rich honeyed nuttiness with hints of salt

• Caol Ila 12 Year OldGBP 7.30

  Not as pungent as some of the other Islay malts but an unmistakable Islay character

• Kilchoman Machir BayGBP 7.50

  A generous burst of tropical fruit and dried raisin opens the palate. Warming smoke continues to waft playfully

• Laphroaig 10 Year OldGBP 6.55

  Richly smoky & fully peated with a slight sweetness & a saltiness from the sea

Speyside

• Aberlour 12 Year OldGBP 7.10

  This malt achieves perfect balance with notes of fruit & vanilla matched with spices & deep rich flavours

• Aberlour A'bunadh Cask StrengthGBP 13.00

  Intense fruity flavours, buttery & creamy with a syrupy fruit sweetness & rich chocolate orange notes

• Balvenie 12 Year OldGBP 6.15

  Toffee, caramel, hints of sherry & oranges

• Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year OldGBP 8.90

  Toffee, vanilla & a hint of fruit

• Balvenie Portwood 21 Year OldGBP 28.00

  Dried fruit, toffee, smooth, creamy & rich

• Cragganmore 12 Year OldGBP 6.75

  Fragrant with sweetish notes & a smoky maltiness in the finish

• GlenAllachie 12 Year OldGBP 7.00

  Fried banana, almond, cola cubes, freshly cut oak and very slightly chocolatey on the finish

• Glenfarclas 10 Year OldGBP 5.70

  Delicate & slightly sweet with a long malty finish

• Glenfarclas 15 Year OldGBP 9.50

  Lots of body, superb balance of sherry and malt, long lasting and distinguished finish

• Glenfiddich 12 Year OldGBP 6.00

  Fresh pears, fruity, sweet & light

• Glenfiddich 15 Year OldGBP 7.85

  Smooth with floral & spicy notes & luscious fruits

• Glenlivet Founders ReserveGBP 6.15

  Sweet fruity notes. Well-balanced and exceptionally smooth

• Royal Lochnagar 12 Year OldGBP 6.40

  Malty, fruity & sweet on the nose with a dry finish. Slightly smoky

• Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year OldGBP 6.50

  Vibrant & enticing, sweet aromas of vanilla & fresh cut grass

Highland

• Ardmore LegacyGBP 4.65

  Creamy, vanilla with charcoal notes, especially with the addition of water. Sweet honey and spice flavours

• AnCnoc 12 Year OldGBP 5.25

  Sweet notes of sherry & vanilla balanced with a zing of citrus

• Cù Bòcan SignatureGBP 6.15

  Tomatin's lightly peated range. Bourbon, Oloroso Sherry + North American Virgin Oak Casks. Light smoke intertwines with rich citrus and exotic spice, slightly sweetness

• Cù Bòcan Creation #1GBP 8.15

  Black Isle Brewery Imperial Stout + Bacalhôa Moscatel De Setúbal Wine Casks. An unusually creative collaboration, this intriguing mix marries the best bits of its wine and beer counterparts; sweet and buttery with hints of orange marmalade and espresso

• Cù Bòcan Creation #2GBP 8.15

  Japanese Shochu + European Virgin Oak Casks. An experiment where the Far East and Europe meet, this innovative creation is rich and lively with hints of smoke and key lime pie

• Dalmore 12 Year OldGBP 7.50

  Orange marmalade & spice on the nose with a malty sweet flavour

• Dalmore 15 Year OldGBP 12.70

  Smooth & velvety on the palate with hints of bitter chocolate on the finish

• Dalmore Cigar MaltGBP 15.80

  Citrus & heavy fruit with soft sherry tones & a strong malty flavour

• Dalwhinnie 15 Year OldGBP 6.55

  Subtle, smooth & delicately smoky with a heathery honey finish

• Edradour 10 Year OldGBP 6.00

  Sugared almonds & hints of Oloroso sherry with a creamy, malt palate

• Glenmorangie OriginalGBP 6.15

  Hints of toffee & orange on the palate & a long, warming finish

• Glenmorangie Nector d'OrGBP 9.25

  A delightfully sweet & creamy mouth feel with hints of toffee & vanilla

• Oban 14 Year OldGBP 12.00

  Burnt heather becoming smoky with a sweet malty characteristic

• Old Pulteney 12 Year OldGBP 5.60

  Dry & medium bodied with a hint of faint saltiness & a slight sherry note

• Tomatin 12 Year OldGBP 6.20

  Delicate yet rich & mellow dram with hints of Caramac & pineapple

• Tomatin 14 Year OldGBP 9.00

  Lots of soft fruit on the palate – plum, apricot, peaches & nuts. Smooth, lingering fruity finish

• Tomatin 18 Year OldGBP 12.95

  Dried apricot, nougat and distinctive nutty flavours develop into bursts of tropical fruit with mellow undertones and a rich, full bodied finish

Islands

• Arran 10 Year Old - ArranGBP 6.40

  Sweet. Quite malty, digestive biscuits followed by green fruits and Cox's apple peel

• Highland Park 12 Year Old - OrkneyGBP 5.00

  Rounded malty, smoky sweetness with a hint of sherry

• Highland Park 18 Year Old - OrkneyGBP 18.00

  Rich, full flavour. Smoky, aromatic top-note with a spicy finish

• Jura Origin 10 Year Old - JuraGBP 4.70

  A touch of vanilla & a gentle hint of smoke

• Jura Journey - JuraGBP 6.30

  Refined balance of rich fruit & gentle smoky notes

• Ledaig 10 Year Old - MullGBP 6.60

  Smoky with a spicy fruitiness sitting in the background & a trace of dark, bitter chocolate on the nose

• Raasay Single MaltGBP 6.40

  Lightly peated, fruity single malt with notes of dark berries, earthy smoke, subtle sea salt and juicy plums throughout the palate

• Scapa Skiren - ScapaGBP 6.50

  Hints of tropical fruit, citrus & coastal heather and a lot of cinnamon spice

• Talisker 10 Year Old - SkyeGBP 6.60

  Seaweedy & smoky with a peppery element

• Talisker Port Ruighe - SkyeGBP 9.50

  The signature peppery smokiness of Talisker is balanced by the succulent sweetness of the port casks

• Talisker Storm - SkyeGBP 7.50

  Sweetly mellow & rich on the palate leading to a spicy, nutty smokiness

• Tobermory 12 Year Old - MullGBP 7.00

  Sweet orange and citrus, creamy caramel and rich vanilla with spicy hints of cinnamon and clove

Soft Drinks

• Fentiman's SparklingGBP 3.70

• Raspberry Bundaberg Ginger BeerGBP 4.10

• J2O - Orange & Passionfruit or Apple & RaspberryGBP 2.70

• AppletiserGBP 2.75

• Irn BruGBP 2.15

• Diet Irn BruGBP 2.15

• FantaGBP 2.15

• CokeGBP 2.15

• Diet CokeGBP 2.15

• Coke ZeroGBP 2.15