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The Dores Inn

BarsInverness, SCT

4.5 out of 5 stars4.5(2,513 reviews)

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01463 751203
B862, Dores, Inverness IV2 6TR, United Kingdom
£10–20 · Reported by 54 people

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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.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids

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
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Reviews

4.5/5
2,513 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, smashed burgers, loch ness views and cheese and charcuterie board.

5★
1,633
4★
574
3★
199
2★
47
1★
60

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. …”
  • 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 …”
  • 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

Highlights

“A family-run pub and restaurant with outdoor tables, sweeping views and hearty home-baked produce.”

  • Has great beer selection
  • Has great wine list
  • Popular for good for solo dining

Amenities

  • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Has outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
  • Serves dine-in
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  • Good for kids
  • Serves food at bar
  • Casual
  • On-site services available
  • Serves beer
  • Serves food
Offerings· 4
  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves cocktails
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves wine
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Crowd· 2
  • Good for groups
  • Popular with tourists
Popular for· 1
  • Good for solo dining
Atmosphere· 2
  • Cosy
  • Romantic
Parking· 3
  • Free parking lot
  • Paid parking lot
  • Plenty of parking
Dining options· 2
  • Has seating
  • Has table service
Highlights· 2
  • Has great beer selection
  • Has great wine list
Accessibility· 2
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet

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