MacGregor's

‘Best bar in Scotland’ Thistle Awards, Visit Scotland. Scottish food, drink and traditional music MacGregor's bar set out to be something different in Scotland.

Embracing the very best in Scottish craft brewing and distilling and marrying it to an amazing menu of local and seasonal food. We wanted to mix this in with local culture and traditions; music, history, language and fun! When you step into MacGregor's we want you to know you are in THE most authentic Highland pub in the world. Everything we do at MacGregor's is to reflect our vibrant Scottish cul

Buy tickets – Kevin Henderson and Neil Pearlman – MacGregor's Bar - Vaults 05/11/2024

Last chance to grab your tickets for Kevin Henderson and Neil Pearlman playing live and acoustic in Wee Mac's on Wednesday night!
An incredible duo, very rarely seen this side of the Atlantic!

Buy tickets – Kevin Henderson and Neil Pearlman – MacGregor's Bar - Vaults Two stand-out artists in the world of Celtic music, Kevin Henderson (“effortless grace and skill” -BBC2 Folk and Acoustic) and ...

03/11/2024

Sunday session at 4pm with Bruce and Kyle Powell leading the tunes!
Superb Sunday roasts available from 2pm

The perfect way to spend a Sunday!

02/11/2024

Love it when Davy Holt gets the team going!

Photos from MacGregor's post 01/11/2024

On tonight’s MacGregor’s Gathering we’ve got exclusive news about our upcoming Celtic Connections gigs! We’ve also got a look back at Blazin' in Beauly and a Scottish folk legends last ever gig! Also news on upcoming gigs with Michael Lewis and Kevin Henderson and Neil Pearlman

A packed show with live music from Bruce and Ali and anyone else passing by.

Pour yourself a dram and settle in!
On this page Live at 5!

27/10/2024
27/10/2024

Come and join us for the Legendary Traditional music session 4pm. Tunes, songs and amazing Sunday roasts available all afternoon.

Photos from Scottish Licensed Trade News's post 25/10/2024
22/10/2024

Kevin Henderson (fiddle - Shetland) Neil Pearlman (piano - Boston)

Just a reminder that we have these amazing musicians coming to the bar to play a special intimate gig in Wee MacGregors on Wednesday 6th November.
We are opening specially for this gig so if you would like to eat please book in with us

Here’s a link to the tickets

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/macgregorproductions/1410844?

19/10/2024

A wee clip of when the fabulous Rag n Bone man had a wee session with his crew and some regulars sneaks into his new video!

18/10/2024

No Macgregor's Gathering tonight as the team are on holiday! Loads of great music coming up this week though!

18/10/2024

We’re delighted to announce that we are in the final of the Scottish Licensed Trade Awards for Music Led Venue of the year!
Up against some pretty heavyweight Glasgow venues, in the shape of The Garage and Bloc+, but it’s great to be representing the Highlands!

And whilst we have your attention….the bar is coming to Glasgow and to Celtic Connections MacGregors Gathering 17th and 18th Jan at the The National Piping Centre 5pm. A show incorporating the very best of the bar and our music!

https://www.celticconnections.com/event/1/macgregors-gathering/

17/10/2024

As well as our weekday Christmas menu we also have this fabulous Christmas carvery event taking place over two weekends. Time to get it booked folks cause this will be packed!

11/10/2024

MacGregor's Gathering (FKA Live at 5) will be broadcasting live from the bar with live music from Bruce & Ali Duncan, songs from folk legend Archie Fisher and visiting artist Heidi Browne as well as news from Donegal, Florida, and Texas
Tune in or join us live in the bar 5pm

Official music video for "Rocking Chair" written and performed by Heidi Browne 10/10/2024

DO NOT MISS THIS!
We are delighted to be welcoming Heidi Browne to our bar on Saturday night some time after 8pm.

Open mic UK winner
‘A masterclass in storytelling’ Tom Robinson BBC R6

Official music video for "Rocking Chair" written and performed by Heidi Browne Official music video for Heidi Browne "Rocking Chair" taken from the album "I Know The Devil" out now on all digital platforms.Written and performed by Heidi...

Photos from MacGregor's post 10/10/2024

Whisky and bluegrass are the themes tonight
Highland Malt Whisky Experience with Bruce at 7pm then the weekly hoe-down with the bkuegrass team at 8.30pm

10/10/2024

Hoping our friend Paul Balmer at Clearwater Police Department in Florida has got through the storm. A pint for you and your boys is behind the bar at MacGregor's .

03/10/2024

Hogmanay is saved in Inverness! What an amazing line-up of talent; the legendary Bogmanay. Be quick, the tickets never last long!

03/10/2024

We love a birthday celebration at MacGregor’s and tonight we celebrate special first anniversary of the Highland Bluegrass sessions! Come join the party from 8.30 tonight

Here’s the folks at Belladrum earlier this year!

22/09/2024

The P&J know where the music is at! Inverness! Session starts at 4pm with the usual crew and many more guest appearances.

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Our story

MacGregor's bar set out to be something different in Scotland. we wanted to embrace the very best in Scottish craft brewing and distilling and marry it to an amazing menu of local and seasonal food. We wanted to mix this in with local culture and traditions; music, history, language and fun!
When you step into MacGregor's we want you to know you are in THE most authentic Highland pub in the world. Everything we do at MacGregor's is to reflect our vibrant Scottish culture. The bar has been crowd funded with the help of many others who share this vision. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbVsUUW5L-s

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109-113 Academy Street
Inverness
IV11LX

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 1am
Thursday 4pm - 1am
Friday 12pm - 1am
Saturday 12pm - 1am
Sunday 12pm - 1am

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