If you're lookin' to quench a thirst . . .

**Father Bill** · 13th January 17, 09:11 AM

There will likely be a lot of controversy over whether these are indeed the "best" but certainly they're probably a good list to start with. Anybody care to add a few names to the list?

http://foodanddrink.scotsman.com/dri...highland-pubs/

**Jock Scot** · 13th January 17, 01:18 PM

I know all of those establishments and they do indeed rate a mention and all are well within an hour and a bit from home, well the sea trip to The Forge, adds another 40 minutes I suppose. The places mentioned in the comments section at the end of the feature are well worth noting too.

The Clachaig Inn is the home of the infamous " no hawkers or Campbells" sign. Most assume the sign is to do with the Glencoe massacre and they would be wrong.

The New Inn at Applecross can be accessed by a daunting road and is not for the feint hearted!

**Carlo** · 13th January 17, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

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The Clachaig Inn is the home of the infamous " no hawkers and no Campbells" sign. Most assume the sign is to do with the Glencoe massacre and they would be wrong.
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Could you enlighten us aliens? Please

**Jock Scot** · 13th January 17, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by Carlo

Could you enlighten us aliens? Please

The then owner of the Inn and who is still alive, is of a fiery nature but a thoroughly nice chap most of the time, had a difference of opinion with his bank manager who happened to be a Campbell, he the owner, also had a major dislike of firms representatives(hawkers) calling in and trying to sell their wears without an appointment. So when things got rather trying one day, up went the rather smart large brass sign with "no Hawkers and no Campbells" its still there today and has been a marvellous draw for tourists ever since.

**Steve Ashton** · 13th January 17, 04:35 PM

With Jock's story above I would suggest that the best pub would be the one you can inflate in your backyard.

**ThistleDown** · 13th January 17, 06:27 PM

I give not more than a drive-by to the Fiddler, but all of the others are great. I can't seem to access my Photobucket account, but here are a few I frequent without pictures to accompany. All have websites, I'm sure, so you can visit them there.

Dores Inn is just over the hill from me and has a super-cosy bar and a great loch-side garden.
Clacknaharry Inn near Inverness always has a good selection of real ales -- it's for rent/lease to new management right now, if anyone's interested.
Cawdor Tavern is near the top of my list -- it's near Nairn and just off the Cawdor estate. Good ale selection and a fine kitchen.
The Anderson (run by a transplanted American) is opposite the cathedral in Fortrose on the Black Isle. Jim says he has the largest selection of beers in Scotland. Could be.
Culloden Moore Inn is pretty rough, but they pour good pints. Sit in a corner and mind your own business.
The Old Bridge at Feshiebridge has good weekend music and very good food.
The Castle Tavern in Inverness -- real ales well poured. Garden looks out on the castle.
Mossett Tavern at Forres.

Most of my choices are dog-friendly. Cawdor likes them in the garden, but not indoors.

Slainte.
Rex

**GMan** · 14th January 17, 06:57 AM

Do I see a road trip in my future?

**ThistleDown** · 14th January 17, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by GMan

Do I see a road trip in my future?

With a DD, GMan

A few more I can think of to entice you to visit The Highlands:

The Mallard at Dingwall has great atmosphere;
The Shore Inn at Portsoy. This was a shoot location for Local Hero;
Allangrange Arms at Avoch on the Black Isle;
The Stein Inn on Skye; terrific dining room, too;
The Steadings (The Grouse and Trout) at Flitchity, south of Inverness;
Glenelg Inn, great seafood, real ales and views to Skye;
Highlander Inn at Craigellachie;
Mishnish in Tobermory, great atmosphere;
The Lock Inn on the canal, Fort Augustus;
Plough Inn at Rosemarkie on the Black Isle, almost always has its own superb game pie on offer; (the Cawdor Tavern from the earlier list also does a super game Pie);
Drovers Inn at Inverarnan on Loch Lomond. Some of you will feel right at home by just crossing the threshold -- a large stuffed grizzly prepared to take you on (can't remember why);
The front bar at the Kilmartin Hotel in Lochgilphead for good local folk.

More? It's a hobby, what can I say.

**dcommini** · 15th January 17, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by Steve Ashton

With Jock's story above I would suggest that the best pub would be the one you can inflate in your backyard.

Sadly, it wouldn't be stocked very well...

**mm42** · 16th January 17, 10:39 AM

I've had many a happy evening at the clachaig, around the back in the boots bar with a good fire roaring away and one of their steak and haggis burgers in front of me. There isn't a better place to spend and evening after a day in the hills.