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The Loch Ness Inn, Drumnadrochit, Highland

The Loch Ness Inn

4.7
4.7
1139 Reviews
£25 and under
Scottish

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
The Loch Ness Inn, is a small hotel located in Drumnadrochit, just 1.5 miles from Urquhart Castle and 15 miles from Inverness, the capital of the Highlands.

Our restaurant offers diners the chance to experience the best of local Highland produce, cooked to perfection, in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. We have a wonderful wine & gin list to accompany your food.

Visit our Brewery Bar and sample our excellent range of local beers and whiskies.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Opening Time Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01456 450991
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Niall Dunbar
  • Area
    Inverness
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    There is a bus stop right outside our entrance.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,139 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Overall

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Food

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Service

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Ambience

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Value

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Good for business meals

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Child-friendly

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Good for groups

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Healthy

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Great for fine wines

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Romantic

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Lively

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Scottish

  • Inverness

    Best Overall

  • Inverness

    Best Food

  • Inverness

    Best Service

  • Inverness

    Best Ambience

  • Inverness

    Best Value

  • Inverness

    Good for business meals

  • Inverness

    Good for groups

  • Inverness

    Healthy

  • Inverness

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Inverness

    Great for fine wines

  • Inverness

    Romantic

  • Inverness

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inverness

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Loch Ness Inn offers a delightful dining experience in a cozy and welcoming setting. Guests rave about "delicious food" and "excellent service," with standout dishes like "crispy chicken breast" and "venison." The inn's charming atmosphere and friendly staff make it a "highly recommend" destination. Book in advance!

1,139 Reviews
  1. Jane

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, great service and relaxing ambience. Would really recommend this restaurant. The steak and salmon were stand out highlights

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  2. Marte

    Inverness

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely Christmas diner en such friendly service!
    The Loch Ness InnResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you Marte! We really appreciate your review.

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  3. Brian

    Tucson

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and a lovely setting in Dramnadrochit. It was our first trip to the area so we didn’t know what to expect. The food was amazing and the hospitality and service were exceptional. I had the venison and potato and leek soup. Both were top notch. My wife had the Christmas dinner and even with my help we were unable to finish. A really wonderful place tucked away in a small town on the shores of Loch Ness. Highly recommended for anyone spending the night in the area.
    The Loch Ness InnResponded on 12 December 2024
    Thank you Brain for taking the time to leave a superb review following your recent dining experience at the Inn. I have passed your praise onto our team and we hope to welcome you both back in the future.

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  4. Jacquie

    Inverness

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a treat from my elderly parents for my husband and I. All 4 of us had a table in the restaurant. Dad is disabled and the staff were fantastic at making sure he was well cared for throughout. The food was delicious and presented beautifully. A lovely evening all round. Thank you
    The Loch Ness InnResponded on 12 December 2024
    Jacquie, we are delighted to read that you had a wonderful experience with your family during your time with us. We appreciate your kind comments and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again.

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    Angus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure, staff are efficient friendly and polite. Food was excellent and great value. Highly recommend a visit if you are in the area.
    The Loch Ness InnResponded on 17 November 2024
    Thank you for your great review! Please come back again soon :)

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  6. Norrie

    Inverness

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We paid over £35 for the fillet of beef. It came in three thinly sized pieces with potatoes and uncooked green beans. That's only three items. The proportions were bad enough but piling on uncooked vegetables was enough for me to complain.
    The Loch Ness InnResponded on 17 November 2024
    Dear Norrie, Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. I’m sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your meal. Our £34.95 fillet steak is a premium dish that we believe is fairly priced for the quality we offer. I actually enjoyed the same meal on the evening you dined with us, and I found the green beans to be perfectly cooked al dente— which is the intended texture, crisp and fresh, rather than soft. I’m sorry that it didn’t meet your expectations this time, and I do hope we have the chance to welcome you back for a better experience. Best regards, Murray Manson General Manager

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  7. Andy

    Inverness

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always the food and service were exceptional, such a pleasure to dine here
    The Loch Ness InnResponded on 7 November 2024
    Thank you so much Andy for taking the time to leave a lovely review. We are delighted you enjoyed the venison with the roast trimmings and hope to see you again soon.

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  8. laura

    Yorkshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fantastic family meal at The Loch Ness Inn on Friday night. The food was amazing, excellent quality and taste...my salmon was cooked to perfection and the kids meals were amazing. The service couldn't be faulted.
    The Loch Ness InnResponded on 7 November 2024
    Laura, thank you so much for the wonderful review following your recent meal with us, we are delighted to read that you all thoroughly enjoyed your time with us.

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  9. Paul

    VIP

    Portland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and attentive service. The veal loin was superb!
    The Loch Ness InnResponded on 7 November 2024
    Thank you so much Paul for taking the time to leave a great review following your recent visit with us.

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  10. Tony

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Loch Ness Inn has a lovely ambience, great menu with various choices, lovely staff and has the option to eat in the bar or the dining room. Always our 'venue of choice' whenever we stay in Inverness. A shout out to the Welsh gentleman behind the bar who makes the 'best' Martini & Lemonade! A really cool guy!
    The Loch Ness InnResponded on 7 November 2024
    Hi Tony & Jane, thank you so much for dining with us again and leaving a tremendous review. I have passed all your kind comments onto the team and Craig is delighted with his special mention.

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FAQs

The Loch Ness Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 1139 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for The Loch Ness Inn

The Lochness Inn, Lewiston, Drumnadrochit, Highland IV63 6UW

Additional information

  • Area
    Inverness
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Opening Time Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    There is a bus stop right outside our entrance.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Niall Dunbar
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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