Food was good there but overpriced for the area. Got a room there also… Big cold room with a very uncomfortable bed. Pleasant staff and great selection of whiskeys and beer. Would return… But would not stay in the drab overpriced damp cold room.
Rick K.
Tu valoración: 5 Newton, MA
One of the best meals I have ever had and at a reasonable price too. I would have expected to pay twice what they were charging. Welcoming, gracious, and funny host. Great selection of single malt Scotch. Good wine list. Good selection of beers with a handful of Real Cask Ales. My only regret is that it will probably be at least a year before I can come back.
Matt M.
Tu valoración: 5 Seattle, WA
I was staying in Fortrose for the night and was blown away by the beer selection at The Anderson. This was complemented by a great bartender and a delicious American-style(w/a touch of haggis) burger. If I ever find myself in Fortrose again, I will definitely be visiting the Anderson for all my beer and meal needs.
William R.
Tu valoración: 5 Philadelphia, PA
Highly recommended for people that value character and personality over the polish and conformity of corporate run places. This is an old hotel, pub and restaurant that has been lovingly restored by the resident owners. At first glance, it reminds me of Fawlty Towers with a more eclectic décor. The hallways and common areas are decorated with deer heads and antique radios, the bars have mismatched furniture and coasters on the ceiling. It is rich with curios and oddities– bot not like those manufactured knick knacks that are strewn through cookie cutter pubs. And make no mistake, the real ale, the scotch and the food are all first rate. I’m a former brewer, and I traveled with a small group to Scotland to experience real ale and scotch. This place was everyone’s favorite stop of the trip. Perfect pints of ale, served in a friendly atmosphere, with easy conversation with the staff and locals. I appreciated the absence of TVs and canned background music. The food menu had a nice balance of traditional foods and more modern dished showing a lighter touch with local meats and produce. We had set up a scotch tasting with the owner, Jim Anderson, and that was a highlight of out stay. He put everyone at their ease while leading through five or six representative malts. I believe they have almost 250 single malts in house! We all ended up finding one we liked enough to purchase a few at duty free on the way home. I’ll definitely be back.
Falkir
Tu valoración: 5 Falkirk, United Kingdom
Fantastic local pub has a real sense of comunity the staff are really friendly a great place to eat and drink. In the summer the beer garden is a great place to hang out with a few friends the food is fresh and full of flavour at very reasonable prices i would recomend it to anyone who visits Fortrose
Andrew C.
Tu valoración: 5 Crosslee, United Kingdom
Second stop on the Whisky Pilgrimage trail. The Anderson in Fortrose near Inverness is a beautiful pub. Over 200 bottles of single malt whisky and a stunning array of Belgian beers in bottles. The cask ales are also varied and and well served. In the whisky collection are some real gems including a fantastic selection of non-productive distilleries. Their Highland and Island collection is outstanding, which is not surprising, considering their location. Fairly light on the Islays but enough to keep any peat-head satisfied. This place is a treat and unless you are a local, a rare one.
Djb194
Tu valoración: 4 Arbroath, United Kingdom
I visited with my wife on an impromptu short holiday to the Black Isle and we were both well pleased by our experience. The overall ethos at The Anderson Hotel comes from the USA background of the owners Jim and Anne Anderson, service is a given since Jim is ever present seeing things happen the way he expects. It is also nice to encounter a pleasant and motivated staff led from the front by Jim. The kitchen is the domain of Anne. It goes without saying that food and drink are well catered for and prices are reasonable considering the quality on offer. The hotel appears to be being refurbished as they can afford but has an eccentric, homely feel to it. It struck us that the nice ambience was also matched by the nice guests and customers; there was always the opportunity for pleasant conversation with others in either the Whisky Bar or the Dining Room. I am sure we shall return when in this lovely area of Scotland again.