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Restaurant  - The Loch Ness Inn, Drumnadrochit, Highland

The Loch Ness Inn

4.7 (1191)
£25 and under
Scottish
The Lochness Inn, Lewiston, Drumnadrochit, Highland IV63 6UW

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Niall Dunbar
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,191 people are saying

The Loch Ness Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Overall

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Food

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Service

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Ambiance

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Value

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Good for business meals

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Kid-friendly

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Good for groups

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Healthy

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Hot spot

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Neighborhood gem

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Good for special occasions

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Most Booked

  • Inverness

    Best Overall

  • Inverness

    Best Food

  • Inverness

    Best Service

  • Inverness

    Best Ambiance

  • Inverness

    Best Value

  • Inverness

    Good for business meals

  • Inverness

    Good for groups

  • Inverness

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Inverness

    Healthy

  • Inverness

    Hot spot

  • Inverness

    Neighborhood gem

  • Inverness

    Great for fine wines

  • Inverness

    Romantic

  • Inverness

    Good for special occasions

  • Inverness

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inverness

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Loch Ness Inn offers "delicious food in very relaxing surroundings" with a "great atmosphere" and "excellent service." Guests appreciate the "friendly and knowledgeable" staff in this "hidden gem," enjoying meals that are "beautifully cooked and presented." A diverse menu features "locally sourced" ingredients, satisfying both travelers and regulars alike.
1,191 Reviews
  1. Doug

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding presentation. Quick service. One of the best tasting meals in our 2 weeks in Scotland.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and a well stocked bar - nice place for a meal. Hostess was very attentive and other staff were good. We were visiting for the day and this seems like the best choice for a quality meal nearby.

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  3. David

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant vibe - great food. Nice cocktails too! Highly recommend.

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  4. Corral

    Angus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place staff were just lovely and always on the ball we were served straight away didn’t have to wait around for card machines was asked if we enjoyed our food any problems and asked if we wanted anything I.e sauces. What more can you want. Want to give a special shout out to the young man who looked new was extra polite and professional on our visit on Saturday afternoon.
    The Loch Ness InnResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you Corral, we greatly appreciate you taking the time to leave a wonderful review following you recent meal with us. I shall find the team member you have mentioned and make sure he gets your kind comments.

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  5. Fiona

    Angus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food in very relaxing surroundings. Unpretentious but everything was beautifully cooked and presented. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. This is a hidden gem. We were so impressed we ate there two nights in a row. Highly recommended
    The Loch Ness InnResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you so much Fiona, we are delighted that you chose to dine with us two nights in a row.

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  6. lena

    Munich4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very tasty risotto milanese and fish. Friendly and Quick Service
    The Loch Ness InnResponded on May 14, 2025
    Thanks Lena for taking the time to leave a review.

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  7. Jenny

    Vancouver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice atmosphere and food (we had both dinner and breakfast). Lovely location as well. Would highly recommend.
    The Loch Ness InnResponded on May 21, 2025
    Thank you Jenny, greatly appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.

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  8. Paul

    North Scotland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've dined at the Inn over a dozen times now and enjoyed many Hogmanay nights and we've never been disappointed. Great pub, great food, great staff. A real gem.
    The Loch Ness InnResponded on May 6, 2025
    Thank you Paul for taking the time to write another review following your most recent visit to the Inn. We were delighted to welcome you back and greatly appreciate your kind comments.

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  9. Emma

    Edinburgh/Midlothian6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting and fantastic food. The service was excellent and it was a very enjoyable meal.
    The Loch Ness InnResponded on May 6, 2025
    Thank you Emma for taking the time to leave a review - greatly appreciated.

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  10. Aileen

    Newcastle and Northumberland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We voted this as our stand out meal on the Great Glen Way. Top quality ingredients, delicious and beautifully presented. We stayed overnight at the Inn and breakfast was great too.
    The Loch Ness InnResponded on May 6, 2025
    Thank you so much Aileen for your wonderful review.

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FAQs

The Loch Ness Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 1191 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 11 times today
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The Lochness Inn, Lewiston, Drumnadrochit, Highland IV63 6UW

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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