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Scotch & Rye, Inverness, Highland

Scotch & Rye

4.6 (979)
£25 and under
American
21 Queensgate, Inverness, Highland IV1 1DF

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Our style is industrial prohibition with a splash of steampunk thrown in for good measure. Find us on Queensgate and enjoy craft beers, vintage cocktails & some incredible comfort food!

Let us transport you to the speak-easy world of 1920's Chicago. Where the streets were ruled by unrelenting gangsters, and the drinks were inspired by the minds of geniuses. Scotch & Rye is our homage to the hard working, harder drinking people of that era, delivering our signature New York & Chicago inspired burgers and home-cookin', all washed down with great craft brews, unique (and award-winning) cocktail creations and a service team with an unmatched personality! We are also a dog-friendly bar! All well-behaved dogs are most welcome at Scotch & Rye.

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult and vacate the premises by 10 pm.*
*Table with under 18s must book in for a meal and all be eating.

We look forward to hosting your safe, enjoyable dining & drinking experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, International, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Inverness
  • Cross street
    Post Office
  • Parking details
    Parking available 2 minute walk away at Rose Street multistory car park
  • Public transit
    We are a 2 minute walk from Inverness Train Station & Bus Station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Roast Burrito

    Multiple dates available
    Introducing the S&R Sunday Roast Burrito! Choose your favourite: - Slow-cooked pulled beef brisket - Crispy buttermilk chicken - BBQ pulled pork *Vegetarian options available Stuffed with:- Sage & onion stuffing Crispy garlic carrots Pigs in blankets All wrapped in a giant Yorkshire pudding! Served with crispy tater tots and a side of our rich house gravy. Why settle for ordinary when you can have a roast with a Scotch & Rye twist? Available every Sunday, book now to avoid disappointment!
    Sunday Roast Burrito Photo

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What 979 people are saying

Scotch & Rye reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

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

    Kid-friendly

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Good for groups

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Healthy

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Hot spot

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Lively

  • Inverness

    Best Overall

  • Inverness

    Best Food

  • Inverness

    Best Service

  • Inverness

    Best Ambiance

  • Inverness

    Best Value

  • Inverness

    Good for groups

  • Inverness

    Healthy

  • Inverness

    Hot spot

  • Inverness

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inverness

    Lively

  • Inverness

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Scotch & Rye offers a "fun and energetic" atmosphere with "amazing food" and a "great selection of drinks." The staff are consistently praised as "wonderful" and "super helpful," enhancing the lively ambiance. Gluten-free options and a dog-friendly policy add to its appeal. A must-visit for cocktail lovers!
979 Reviews
  1. Jackie

    Inverness / Scottish Highlands4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I had a bad experience here this time. The kitchen mixed up our orders and I got a normal burger instead of a gluten free one. I have been unwell as a result. Such a shame as our previous visits have been great
    Scotch & RyeResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Jackie, We are truly sorry to hear about your recent experience with us. We completely understand how serious a dietary mix-up can be, and we're deeply sorry that this happened—especially knowing that you’ve trusted us before and enjoyed your past visits. Your health and well-being are incredibly important to us, we are sincerely sorry for the discomfort this caused. Please know that we are looking into what went wrong in the kitchen to make sure this doesn’t happen again. We want every guest, especially those with dietary needs, to feel safe and cared for when they dine with us. We truly value your continued support and hope we’ll have the chance to make things right in a future visit. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery, and again, our sincerest apologies. Warm regards, Liam

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  2. paula

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked a table for food/drinks to celebrate a 21st. The service was great. So was the food. They presented the cake we brought along with sparklers without be asked

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  3. Lori

    Miami - Dade5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed everything. The staff was friendly and helpful and the burgers and drink were great! We will return.

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  4. Morgan

    Inverness / Scottish Highlands1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing food, and wonderful staff! The environment is fun and energetic, but still able to have quiet conversations with those sitting around you. This is my third trip here over 2 years and I will definitely be coming back in the future!
    Scotch & RyeResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your lovely review :)

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  5. Gordon

    Inverness / Scottish Highlands1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great selection of drinks and staff are always really good.
    Scotch & RyeResponded on June 15, 2025
    Thanks for your review Gordon!!!!

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  6. Niall

    Inverness / Scottish Highlands1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service. Food was good and well presented
    Scotch & RyeResponded on June 8, 2025
    Thank you for your lovely review :)

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  7. Caitlin

    Inverness / Scottish Highlands1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, great gluten free options and lovely staff! Great for kids and dog friendly too!
    Scotch & RyeResponded on June 8, 2025
    Thank you for your lovely review :)

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  8. Keri

    Inverness / Scottish Highlands2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cocktails that never disappoint and delicious burgers
    Scotch & RyeResponded on June 5, 2025
    Thank you for your lovely review Keri :) Kind regards, Liam

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  9. Paterson

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very very good and top class service, would definitely recommend this place.
    Scotch & RyeResponded on May 11, 2025
    Thank you for the 5 star review :)

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  10. Rebecca

    Birmingham/West Midlands (county)1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been in Inverness for a week and ended up here 4 times, first night for a drink and other 3 for food. The Sunday Roast Burrito with Tater Tots is amazing and I’d thoroughly recommend it. The buttermilk chicken used on their dishes is amazing. Cheese and bacon dirty fries are incredible! The Pink Panther cocktail is truly delicious! The ambience is really nice and the staff really helpful. On our last night there I had the Katsu Chicken burger which was my least favourite. The Katsu flavour was destroyed by an overwhelming amount of pickled red onions which made the whole thing very wet and unmanageable to eat unfortunately. I would suggest that a full blown Katsu sauce used to intensify the Katsu flavour, as opposed to Katsu mayo and the red onion is removed. Other than that an amazing place hence maximum scores overall!!
    Scotch & RyeResponded on May 10, 2025
    Thank you for your fantastic review Rebeca, were glad you enjoyed your visit, we shall take notes on the Katsu!!!!!

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FAQs

Scotch & Rye offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01463 715374.

Scotch & Rye is rated 4.6 stars by 979 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Scotch & Rye

21 Queensgate, Inverness, Highland IV1 1DF

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Post Office
  • Neighborhood
    Inverness
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, International, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking available 2 minute walk away at Rose Street multistory car park
  • Public transit
    We are a 2 minute walk from Inverness Train Station & Bus Station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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