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The Cawdor Tavern, Nairn, Highland Council

The Cawdor Tavern

4.3
4.3
13 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
Cawdor, Nairn, Highland Council IV12 5XP

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Traditional country pub and restaurant serving modern Scottish food. Situated in the beautiful conservation village of Cawdor, a stones throw from Cawdor Castle. Cawdor Tavern offers a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere to enjoy a simple bowl of home made soup or full three course meal all made from fresh local ingredients. A choice of well kept ales, wines and malts offer something to please everyone.

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What 13 people are saying

The Cawdor Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

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The Cawdor Tavern offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and a "friendly atmosphere." While the menu has been simplified under new ownership, it features "lovely food" with good vegetarian choices. Patrons appreciate the "great food" and "outstanding service," making it a family favorite.
13 Reviews
  1. Olivia

    Inverness1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good. Pudding was slightly disappointing but the roast was amazing. Will definitely be back.

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  2. Andrea

    Inverness1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st time visiting The Cawdor Tavern & we weren’t disappointed.. food was served in a very reasonable time, our waitress ( sorry forgotten her name ) was very polite & quick to assist, the food was outstanding.. was a little disappointed that I couldn’t get the rhubarb cheesecake as we visited on Easter Sunday & had the set menu but I guess that means we’ll just have to go back again very soon

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  3. iain

    Edinburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really enjoyed our pop into the tavern. New ownership much reduced menu lacking the wonderful scallops but those dishes on menu very well cooked. Everyone very happy overall and good vegetarian choices. One thing- watch out for fatty lamb. 2 had chunks of fat which was really not on as 2 had perfectly meaty cuts.

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  4. Roy VIP

    Toronto3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food has always been good, however on our recent visit we found menu quite limited, mainly the starters. I had the crab cakes which were forgettable, fish and chips very good. Roast pork dinner my husband found very good. Not sure would return for Sunday menu.

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  5. Emma

    Inverness1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A gem of a place - a family favourite. The new menu is fantastic. Looking forward to you having a good cider back on tap.

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  6. Claire

    Inverness2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice friendly atmosphere, lovely food & good choice on the menu.

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  7. Ian

    Edinburgh5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Have been here a couple of times recently and have thoroughly enjoyed the food, atmosphere and very good service. Good choice of food available and our grandchildren had a good selection from the kids menu as well. We undoubted will return.

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  8. Francesca

    Inverness1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food. Excellent service. Would definately go again

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  9. Annette

    Inverness2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff were lovely, very welcoming and attentive, service great but menu choices was very poor, not enough choice , our daughter ended up only ordering chios for her meal, no options for younger teens who wouldn't eat steak/venison etc.

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  10. Kate

    Inverness1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely venue and obviously popular. Great food. After receiving our drinks, it took a little reminder for us to be able to place our food order, as we were on a tight schedule for the airport. otherwise pleasant staff and good service. We will be back, thank you.

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The Cawdor Tavern is rated 4.3 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Inverness / Scottish Highlands
  4. Scottish Highlands
  5. Nairn

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Cawdor, Nairn, Highland Council IV12 5XP

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Nairn
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Scottish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
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