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About Jimmy Badgers
Jimmy Badgers is a cocktail bar and kitchen in Inverness at 25 Church St, styled after the 1920s with neon accents and badger-themed decorations throughout. The bar makes handcrafted cocktails, and the kitchen cooks its meals fresh alongside them. Mains include a flatiron steak and fish and chips served with Cajun-seasoned chips. A bucket of mussels sits among the dishes too, and smaller plates are ordered tapas-style. Soul and jazz play in the background.
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“Jimmy Badgers is a cocktail bar and kitchen located in Inverness. Offering 1920s inspired decor, neon accents and a chilled atmosphere for guests to enjoy while sampling the handcrafted cocktails and freshly cooked meals that their menu offers. With an emphasis on flavour in everything we do, from our food to our cocktails, we provide a taste sensation you won’t find anywhere else.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention flatiron steak, steak pie, bucket of mussels and fish and chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention flatiron steak, steak pie, bucket of mussels and fish and chips.
Customer Review Summary
The flat iron steak is the dish reviewers raise most, called simply delightful by one diner and perfectly cooked with peppercorn sauce by another. Close behind are the steak pie, with generous pieces of steak and excellent gravy, and a large bucket of mussels in an excellent broth. Others single out fish and chips with Cajun seasoned chips, a haggis patty, and small plates shared tapas style. The room is described as cozy and relaxed, with soul and jazz not too loud, friendly staff, and a children's menu that suited a family of five. One reviewer's venison haunch arrived overcooked without being asked how it should be cooked, and another says it gets lively later in the evening. One diner liked the BBQ sauce with the fries enough to ask for a second cup.
Customer Review Summary
The flat iron steak is the dish reviewers raise most, called simply delightful by one diner and perfectly cooked with peppercorn sauce by another. Close behind are the steak pie, with generous pieces of steak and excellent gravy, and a large bucket of mussels in an excellent broth. Others single out fish and chips with Cajun seasoned chips, a haggis patty, and small plates shared tapas style. The room is described as cozy and relaxed, with soul and jazz not too loud, friendly staff, and a children's menu that suited a family of five. One reviewer's venison haunch arrived overcooked without being asked how it should be cooked, and another says it gets lively later in the evening. One diner liked the BBQ sauce with the fries enough to ask for a second cup.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Music was not too loud, service was friendly and prompt, prices were decent and the portions were big. The BBQ sauce that was served with the fries was sublime, I had to ask another cup. Everything was well made and the haggis "patty" was great addition. Did not try the cocktails, but Ossian ale was a good find.”
- Google user
“Fantastic restaurant in Inverness with very good wait and bar staff. We had the steak pie and bucket of mussels and both were superb. The steak pie had great pieces of steak and the gravy was excellent. The mussels is a very large portion with an excellent broth. For dessert we chose cheese cake with cream and it was incredible. The server mentioned it was new or limited so hopefully it’s kept as it is worth a trip just for it”
- Google user
“Lovely meal at Jimmy badgers, attentive and professional waiter and bartender, food was very good, I’ve taken one star off for food as sadly the venison haunch was overcooked and we weren’t asked how we would like it cooked, but it was still a lovely meal and very nice bottle of wine.”
- Google user
“★★★★★ We visited Jimmy Badgers as a family of five, with two adults and three children, and had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was warm, relaxed and very welcoming. Our food arrived quickly and everything was delicious. There was also a children’s menu, which was perfect for our family. The staff were very friendly and attentive throughout our visit. The prices were reasonable and offered good value for money. We would happily visit again and can definitely recommend Jimmy Badgers, especially to families.”
- Google user
“Nice spot to enjoy dinner and drinks 🍻 Can get lively later in the night, but our Sunday evening dinner was nice and chill 😁 I really enjoyed the fish and chips, especially having the chips with Cajun seasonings!! Great selection of non-alcoholic beers as well 🍻”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Location
Bars near Jimmy Badgers
- Gellions Bar4.52,0490 mi£15–30
live Scottish music, 24 taps cask and craft, Scottish whiskies and gins
- Johnny Foxes4.43,6900.1 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
pints of Guinness, vegan menu options, live music
- The Dores Inn4.52,5137.7 mi away£10–20ReservationsGood for kids
fish and chips, smashed burgers, loch ness views
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy BadgersWheelchair accessible | 4.5403 | — | — | flatiron steak, steak pie, bucket of mussels |
| Gellions Bar | 4.52,049 | 0 mi | £15–30 | live Scottish music, 24 taps cask and craft, Scottish whiskies and gins |
| Johnny FoxesReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.43,690 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | pints of Guinness, vegan menu options, live music |
| The Dores InnReservations · Good for kids | 4.52,513 | 7.7 mi away | £10–20 | fish and chips, smashed burgers, loch ness views |
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