
Quick info
About The Dores Inn
On the B862 in Inverness, The Dores Inn is a family-run pub and restaurant with picnic tables and benches in the garden overlooking the loch, plus a small indoor dining area. The kitchen's 102-item menu runs from lamb kofta with whipped feta to a smashed beef burger with gouda and buttermilk fried chicken with honey glaze, alongside venison salami with sauerkraut and smoked Dunlop. In the garden, a separate food truck serves a shorter menu of items such as a fish wrap, chicken burger, and coffee, with smashed burgers a recurring order there. Dogs are welcome throughout. The pub opens Thursday to Sunday, closing Mondays through Wednesdays. A free car park sits beside the Inn, though space is limited.
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Menu & Prices
102 dishes · mains £4–15- Crispy Cod, Tartare Sauce, Crushed Pea Salad£15.00
- Lamb Kofta, Whipped Feta, Cucumber£15.00
- Venison Salami, Sauerkraut, Smoked Dunlop£14.00
- Falafel, Whipped Feta, Cucumber£14.00
- Smashed Beef Burger, Gouda£14.00
- Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Honey Glaze, Slaw£14.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, smashed burgers, loch ness views and cheese and charcuterie board.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, smashed burgers, loch ness views and cheese and charcuterie board.
Customer Review Summary
Smashed burgers draw the most praise, with diners repeatedly calling them outstanding and one reviewer naming it among the best burgers they've had, best bought from the outdoor footstall or food trucks. Close behind, the fish and chips and a fish wrap earn steady approval, and the cheese and charcuterie boards win particular favor from one group after days of canoeing, who also praised a staff member's easy handling of a big last-orders request. Several reviewers highlight the Loch Ness views and outdoor picnic tables as central to the visit, alongside friendly, welcoming service throughout. A few note real trade-offs: the indoor space is small, the outside bathroom isn't the cleanest, parking can be limited, and on a busy summer day one reviewer found the menu restricted and pricey for what it offered. One reviewer also wished for a wider beer selection. Even so, most describe fresh, made-to-order food, with one group of canoeists served food and a full meal just as the kitchen was closing for the day.
Customer Review Summary
Smashed burgers draw the most praise, with diners repeatedly calling them outstanding and one reviewer naming it among the best burgers they've had, best bought from the outdoor footstall or food trucks. Close behind, the fish and chips and a fish wrap earn steady approval, and the cheese and charcuterie boards win particular favor from one group after days of canoeing, who also praised a staff member's easy handling of a big last-orders request. Several reviewers highlight the Loch Ness views and outdoor picnic tables as central to the visit, alongside friendly, welcoming service throughout. A few note real trade-offs: the indoor space is small, the outside bathroom isn't the cleanest, parking can be limited, and on a busy summer day one reviewer found the menu restricted and pricey for what it offered. One reviewer also wished for a wider beer selection. Even so, most describe fresh, made-to-order food, with one group of canoeists served food and a full meal just as the kitchen was closing for the day.
Featured reviews
- Ryan Field
“6 guys turned up at 6:50 when he was just closing up for food. We had been canoeing all day across loch Ness. He served us all and it might be the best meal we've ever had. The smashed burgers were outstanding and my fish was to die for. Would recommend to anyone. Outstanding”
- Jemma Porter
“Very welcome sight after 4 days canoeing down the Great Glen. The cheese and charcuterie boards were lovely, and we got especially great service from a lad called Gordon who didn't even blink at our huge round request at last orders.”
- Karin Waske
“One of the best burgers I've had. You have to get it from the outside footstall, absolutely worth it.”
- tony ritson
“Arrived at The Dores Inn after driving past it 1st time next to Loch Ness We had plenty of choice where to park in the free car park beside the Inn The food and drink huts at the back of the Inn are where you get your food and drink to have outside There is plenty of table spaces and long benches for seating all covered by a large open canopy We ordered our food and we opted for the Buttermilk Chicken Burger, Smashed Burger and a portion of fires and home made ketchup all around £14 per person The burgers came in their own cartons and fries in a box with ketchup on the side on a tub The food was very quick to be served and puping hot and portions were plenty so worth the money The taste of the Buttermilk Chicken was amazing, it had a crispy coating with a hint of honey glaze and special sauce in a crispy brioche bun Marks 10/10 Chips were covered in a dry spice, not too spicy but crispy and tasty and having dipped them in the home made ketchup they tasted amazing too Fully recommend you stop by”
- Sarah Pomfret
“The food and drinks are so good! We stopped here after our dog walk as we wanted to make the most of the sun. We ate from the food trucks outside and had the Fish wrap, Chicken burger, Coffee, and a Pint of lager. All made fresh to order and absolutely delicious, the staff serving were extremely friendly and polite. Highly recommend.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“A family-run pub and restaurant with outdoor tables, sweeping views and hearty home-baked produce.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Serves food at bar
- Has toilet
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
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- Facilities· 5
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Dores Inn
- Three Witches4.01,7516.3 mi away
sausage and mash, chicken and mushroom pie, steak and ale pie
- Johnny Foxes4.43,6907.7 mi away£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
pints of Guinness, vegan menu options, live music
- Gellions Bar4.52,0497.7 mi away£15–30
live Scottish music, 24 taps cask and craft, Scottish whiskies and gins
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dores Inn | 4.52,523 | — | £10–20 | fish and chips, smashed burgers, loch ness views |
| Three Witches | 4.01,751 | 6.3 mi away | — | sausage and mash, chicken and mushroom pie, steak and ale pie |
| Johnny FoxesReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.43,690 | 7.7 mi away | £20–30 | pints of Guinness, vegan menu options, live music |
| Gellions Bar | 4.52,049 | 7.7 mi away | £15–30 | live Scottish music, 24 taps cask and craft, Scottish whiskies and gins |
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