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Bar, Pizza, Pub, Scottish
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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If you like to try different craft beers, this is a place for you. The selection of beers is amazing. The bartenders will assist in finding the beer that suits your taste buds. The wood fired pizzas are a delicious accompaniment.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Awful barman, aggressive and unable to communicate maturely as when I asked for some shorts for our party of 4 couples was told he was not serving us anymore as was policy. I asked whose policy and why as was taken aback only to be...told he was now not serving us anymore as shots were banned, tried to say it was shorts...whiskey...but he became aggressive and flippant and was asked to leave, which we did but totally bemused and would not recommend the service at all. The two beers we had previously were good but the barman with the beard and moustache...weasel looking young guy is not fit to serve in any place and certainly not fit to deal with customers...appalling approach and no social skills at all and will one day end up causing a lot of trouble for the establishment.......More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Great selection of beers, lovely fresh pizzas and dog friendly !! Nice friendly staff and atmosphere- really enjoyed our visit here

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Loved the selection of locally brewed craft beers available in 1/3 pint servings. Interesting pizza choices - sauerkraut and local blue cheese was worth a try.

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Without doubt unfriendly staff. Really bad, no customer service from the rude and sultry bar staff. We felt like we were a hindrance to the staff. Huge sighs upon ordering. Just avoid😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 11 February 2024 via mobile

Pizzas and craft beer - both awesome! Great service also. The venison pizza is a must! The beer is made in their brewery and they have a lot of different options to try. Cheers from Rio de Janeiro!More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Cat Anderson-Hayman, Other at Black Isle Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 5 weeks ago

Olá!, thank you for your kind review. We are glad you enjoyed our bar and delicious pizza. Our ingredients are sourced locally. If you are ever back in Inverness come and visit the brewery where the beer is made and the organic gardens where some...More

Reviewed 24 January 2024 via mobile

For the very best authentic Italian style pizza the Black Isle Brewery is hard to beat! Freshly prepared and baked in a traditional style pizza oven to give the very best results. A glass very good Nero di Tavola made an excellent accompaniment. Visit Inversneckie...a couple of times a year and I’ll certainly be back!More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Cat Anderson-Hayman, Other at Black Isle Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 31 January 2024

Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted that you enjoyed both the food and drink at our bar. Although we produce many delicious beers, we appreciate that not everyone wants a beer with their meal. We are glad that you discovered some of...More

Reviewed 30 December 2023

Absolute best anchovy pizza I’ve ever had. Customer service is a 10! Recommend stopping by after a day looking for the Loch Ness monster!More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Cat Anderson-Hayman, Other at Black Isle Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 10 January 2024

Thank you for leaving such a lovely review. Our pizza's certainly aren't run of the mill, and after an exiting day monster hunting what better way to relax than with some great food and convivial company. Thank you from all the team at the Black...More

Reviewed 29 November 2023 via mobile

Whenever we visit Inverness, we always try and pop in here. Great venue with a great selection of their own beers, with a couple of non alcoholic ones too, which is always nice to see. The beers we tasted, Red Kite, (both cask and keg)...and the blonde/lager were really nice and flavoursome. We had a mushroom pizza too, which was freshly prepared and tasted delicious. Both drinks and pizza were reasonably priced. A great atmosphere with a great mix of people.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Cat Anderson-Hayman, Other at Black Isle Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 29 November 2023

Thank you for your kind review. We are glad that you are a return visitor. With 26 taps behind the bar, there are plenty options for you to choose from on your next visit. We look forwards to welcoming you back on your next trip...More

Reviewed 22 November 2023 via mobile

Excellent wood fire pizzas. We had the garlic bread, margherita pizza and pepperoni, chilli and honey pizza. The crust was perfectly cooked and the toppings fresh and tasty. The beer selection was top notch and we enjoyed the Black Isle blonde and spider monkey. Delicious!...A great break from traditional fare. Did not disappoint.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Cat Anderson-Hayman, Other at Black Isle Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 24 November 2023

Thank you for your kind review. We want to provide a welcoming and friendly atmosphere so you can enjoy our delicious pizzas and great organic drinks surrounded by like minded people. Thank you from the Black Isle Team

Reviewed 21 November 2023

Really really nice food, good selection of beers, dog friendly and friendly staff. Atmosphere was dead chilled and relaxed and overall had a really positive vibe. 10/10 recommend.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Cat Anderson-Hayman, Other at Black Isle Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 24 November 2023

Thank you for your kind review. It's great that you found our bar the perfect place to visit at this dreich time of year. We look forwards to seeing you again. Thank you from the Black Isle Team.

Reviewed 16 November 2023

Beer - f**ing tasty, really helpful, keen & knowledgable bar staff Pizza - can’t beat a fresh pizza oven pizza, really good toppings & lovely dough Service - very very friendly Vibes - on check

Date of visit: November 2023
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Cat Anderson-Hayman, Other at Black Isle Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 24 November 2023

Thank you for your kind review. We love hearing that our staff are not only knowledgeable but they can provide great vibes to make both your eating and drinking experience enjoyable. Thank you from the Black Isle Team

Reviewed 21 October 2023

If you like pizza this is the place. These are my absolute favourite pizzas anywhere! They are quite simply delish. They have a proper huge high temperature pizza oven here and the pizzas are served steaming hot direct from the oven. The pizzas have a...perfect thin but not burnt base. The toppings are great too, a good choice of the usual suspects eg margherita plus frequent specials. You pay in advance at the bar, order your pizza and drinks and when ready they're brought hot to your table. No schmaltz! If only all pizzas were as wonderful as this.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Cat Anderson-Hayman, Other at Black Isle Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 2 November 2023

Thank you for your kind review. We pride ourselves in all our organic produce, be it scrumptious pizzas, mouthwatering beers wines or ciders, even our non alcoholic drinks are organic! As you loved our pizzas, you may enjoy a visit to our organic gardens to...More

Reviewed 15 October 2023

Incredible Pizza - the best I've ever had - and I love the fact this bar is carbon neutral. Limited choice of pizza for carnivores, but that's a good thing! We sat in the Secret Garden where the pizzas are brought to us in boxes....If you're lucky enough to find a table downstairs your pizza is served on plates. We visited this bar 5 times but only managed to find a seat downstairs once. It's a very popular and busy place.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Cat Anderson-Hayman, Other at Black Isle Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 2 November 2023

Thank you for your kind review. We are glad that you visited five times. We only take table bookings for party's of over 10 people. The Secret Garden is a fantastic place to escape the busyness of the bar and have a chilled out space...More

Reviewed 10 October 2023 via mobile

Savory Brock oven pizza served with a nod to being an environmentally sound business. Pepperoni, chilli, & honey with red onion, mascarpone, passers, oregano, mozzarella— delish! Add Garlic pizza bread with mozzarella for a mouthwatering combo! Ginger beer & a pint of red kite for...a perfect combination. Friendly atmosphere- order yourself at the counter- friendly staff and patrons. All around great vibes to accompany the scrumptious food. Reasonably priced!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Cat Anderson-Hayman, Other at Black Isle Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 2 November 2023

Thank you for your kind review. Our pizza's certainly seem to hit the spot with our customers from far and wide. We are glad you enjoyed the atmosphere in the bar. Relaxed company and great food and drink makes our customers keep on returning. All...More

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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 5