Here we have 10 Great Places to Eat Vegan in Inverness, Scotland! Inverness is such a lovely and celebrated town. They have many outstanding restaurants that are a huge part of their cultural scene. They have a sensational nightlife while being exceedingly peaceful during the day.
There is so much to see and do right in Inverness, and there are numerous Airbnb’s in town, filled with Scottish charm and warmth. It is the best spot to stay if you’re planning on seeing more of the Scottish Highlands. Inverness is a 24 minute drive to Urquhart Castle at Loch Ness, and a 12 minute drive to the Culloden Battlefield!
I hope that you consider these vegan options while exploring the Scottish Highlands. They are hard to miss if you’re staying in town!
27 Bank Street
Inverness
IV1 1QU
Scotland
PH: +44 1463 222819
Coyote Burger is a popular burger restaurant with great portion sizes. Coyote’s is located close to Inverness Castle and many other restaurants, bars, and the train station. They serve loaded fries, chicken bites, and milkshakes, along with beef, chicken, vegetarian, and vegan burgers. Their vegan options are their Vegan Cheeseburger, and Vegan Bacon Cheeseburger; both served with Coyote’s Vegan Burger Sauce. The staff are super welcoming and their space is wide and comfortable with tall windows showing off a view of River Ness. There is always marvelous music playing, and if you haven’t had IRN BRU; “Scotland’s other National drink,” then here’s your chance to try it for the first time!
88 Church Street
Inverness
IV1 1EP
Scotland
PH: +44 1463 232511
Wild Wee Pancakes is a family owned pancake and crepe café in Inverness. They make sweet and savory crepes and pancakes. Wild Wee Pancakes is not completely vegan, but their menu is superb for people following a vegetarian, vegan, or gluten free diet! Over half of their ingeniously created pancake flavors are vegan or gluten free, and well marked on their menu. Just to name a few of their vegan options; they have Chocolate and Orange Pancakes, Peanut Butter and Jam Pancakes, and Chocolate Pancakes served with either dark or hazelnut chocolate. They also have absolutely delicious lattes. This spot is definitely a must try for breakfast in Inverness!
20 Bridge Street
Inverness
IV1 1HD
Scotland
PH: +44 1463 570331
Another charming spot located in close proximity to Inverness Castle. Zizzi is a chain restaurant with wonderful vegan pizza. This is not a vegan restaurant, but they have an impressive array of vegan options on their popular menu. They serve Italian dished like pasta, rissoto, salads, and indulgent desserts. Their deserts, drinks, and twinkly lighting, combined with a view of River Ness, makes this a magnificent spot for a date night. They label all of their vegan and gluten-free options conveniently on their menu. Some terrific vegan options include their Garlic Bread, Vegan Meatless Meatballs, Vegan Rainbow Lasagna, and their Rustic Margarita Pizza that can easily be made vegan upon request. This is a very popular spot so make sure that you call for a reservation, and don’t forget to check out their dessert menu that offers a bunch of delightful vegan desserts!
68 Church Street
Iverness
IV1 1EN
Scotland
PH: +44 1463 229920
inverness@blackislebar.com
Black Isle Bar is situated in the center of Inverness and serves their own locally brewed organic beer, over 100 craft beers from around the world, ciders, wine, whiskeys, and spirits. They have mouthwatering wood-fire pizzas made fresh to order, and they use fresh organic ingredients from their farm. Black Isle Brewery is located 10 minutes form Inverness and pride themselves in being sustainable, and for using 100% natural ingredients. Their brewery sits on 130 acres of land where they work to increase biodiversity in the Highlands. Their bar in Inverness has a vegan wood-fire Margherita Pizza and a Vegan Mushroom Pizza. As another incredible vegan option they have the Booja Booja Organic Chocolate Truffles for dessert! Black Isle Bar in Inverness is family and dog friendly, and often have life performances. If the weather is permitting when you visit, you can check out their secret rooftop garden. Open 7 days a week, 12pm – 12am with the kitchen closing at 10 pm, makes this organic bar and pizza restaurant a perfect way to end your night with friends and family.
21 Queensgate
Inverness
IV1 1DF
Scotland
PH: +44 1463 715374
INFO@SCOTCHANDRYE.CO.UK
This pub and award winning cocktail bar in Inverness presents a speak-easy, 1920’s Chicago theme, and serves American inspired comfort food, brilliant craft brews, and unique cocktails. They have one of the world’s largest Scottish whisky collections. The staff is serving up fantastic affordable food with Highland hospitality. They have some fabulous vegan options served quickly and hot, in great portions! Their vegan burgers are 10/10, with options like their “Facon” Cheeseburger made with a plant based burger, crispy onions, vegan cheese, and vegan bacon. Their Nacho Burger is stuffed with vegan cheese, guacamole, salsa, jalapenos, and crushed tortillas. They have Vegan Nachos and Loaded Fries where you can add toppings like pulled jackfruit, vegan cheese, mac-n-cheese, Siracha, guacamole, etc! They have many more vegan dishes to try that are absolutely glorious, including two different types of vegan cheesecake for dessert. Scotch & Rye is an outstanding hotspot with a warm atmosphere, showcasing Scottish tradition. Stop in for coffee, lunch, dinner, or a drink!
14a Church Street
Inverness
IV1 1EA
Scotland
PH: +44 1463 718444
info@rendezvous-cafe.co.uk
Rendezvous Vintage Cinema Café is another excellent choice for breakfast or lunch. This is one of the most famous eateries in Inverness serving traditional Scottish meals with a modern menu. Rendezvous is showcasing their musical history in the heart of the Old City, giving you a unique experience. Their vegetarian breakfasts come with many vegan options to fill your plate. The options include veggie sausage, olives, mushrooms, salad, hummus, veggie haggis, tattie scones, and toast! They have hearty porridge and dreamy coffees as well. For lunch they offer soup, toasties, and salads. They source all of their ingredients from local artisan producers. On the spot where the Rendezvous Café stands today was once home to The Northern Meeting Rooms, that from 1790 hosted balls attended by royalty, and some of the biggest music get-togethers in town. In 1960 they were visited by The Silver Beatles; a band backing up the singer Johnny Gentle who a few weeks after visiting, changed their band name to The Beatles! Showcasing their historical home with memorabilia and a cozy ambiance; The Rendezvous Café will make your meal a special experience.
7-9 Queensgate
Inverness
IV1 1PQ
Scotland
PH: +44 7875 083209
info@cafedepaulo.co.uk
Café De Paulo is located in historic Victoria Market in the middle of Inverness. Café De Paulo serves up Scottish flare with a Spanish twist. They have a few vegan options including their scrumptious coffees, veggie haggis, soups, salads, and avocado toast. There aren’t many vegan options but many dishes can be altered. They have a delectable Vegan Chickpea Salad and their Veggie Roll with veggie haggis is amazing. Victoria Market was opened on the 15th of May, 1870. The market burnt down in 1889, and reopened in 1891. You can see historical photos of Inverness above business all throughout the market. Victoria Market has an array of eateries and shops. Their businesses are perfect for finding souvenirs. They have a seating area for eating and listening to live music! Café De Paulo is a nice little spot for visiting the market in the morning, or before heading out to explore the Scottish Highlands!
36 Church Street
Inverness
IV1 1EH
Scotland
PH: +44 7961 208110
Perk Coffee and Doughnuts is a café by day and an espresso martini bar by night. They create expert coffees and beautifully hand-crafted doughnuts and pastries right in the heart of Inverness. They are famous for their gorgeous doughnuts with lots of vegan options. They make fantastic Lattes, Americano, Cortado, and Flat Whites, and they have impressive and unique cocktails. Perk serves savory lunches like their Vegan Mozzarella Sandwich, which comes with sundried tomato, rocket, and pesto, and their Beetroot Hummus Sandwich served on a croissant with avocado, chili and rocket. It is so good! These are the best doughnuts in Inverness, so make sure that you get there before the daily specials run out! Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of the doughnuts and toasties that we ordered, but you can view their creations on their website and Instagram. Perk is a cute little shop located next to the Church Street entrance to Victoria Market!
67 Church Street
Inverness
IV1 1ES
Scotland
PH: +44 1463 233651
inverness@hootananny.co.uk
This is a family run live music pub with traditional dishes, live traditional Scottish music, and weekly Ceilidh with dancing. Mumford and Sons, Sam Fender, Jake Bugg, Dougie Mclean, and Skerryvore have all played at Hootananny! There are limited vegan options to choose from but their traditional Scottish music and atmosphere makes this one that you cannot miss when visiting Inverness. Some of their vegan options include Homemade Sweet Potato and Pesto Salad, and Vegetable Curry. Check out their website to see who’s playing when you visit. Their music sessions run every Sunday from 6pm.
109-113 Academy Street
Inverness
IV1 1LX
Scotland
PH: +44 1463 719629
theteam@macgregorsbars.com
MacGregor’s Bar Inverness has been awarded the Best Bar in Scotland Thistle Awards 2022/23, and has won many other achievements over the years. This is the finest place for Scottish food and music. Some of their menu is written in Gaelic, and there is history all over the walls. They are home to the Highland Malt Whiskey Experience; which according to their website, is a chance to immerse yourself in the history, music, and whiskey of the Highlands. Their staff are excellent on helping with food and drink pairings. They do not have many vegan options but the experience is well worth it. they have a filling Vegan Burger with vegan cheese. MacGregor’s is the natural habitat of the Highland musician, and they welcome famous players who you can often find tucked in the corner enjoying the music. They are located across the street from the famous Leakey’s Bookstore, and they are passionate and proud of Scotland’s history and culture.
I hope that you enjoy eating at these magnificent restaurants, and that they make your stay in Inverness even better! The Scottish Highlands are full of magic and history, and the food is a large part of that culture. If you’re traveling to other parts of Scotland, here are more helpful articles for your trip:
20 Of The Best Places To Eat Plant-Based In Glasgow, Scotland
20 Of The Most Delicious Places To Eat Plant Based in Edinburgh, Scotland
Sláinte!
(“cheers” in Gàidhlig/Gaelic)
