The Anderson

Great food, great people! Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The staff recommended good whisky and beer and the food was delicious.

Absolutely impeccable, run by an excellent bunch of locals that know exactly what the weary traveler needs; a welcoming group in the bar, clean rooms, and good food. Nothing too fancy but it's a great spot, would highly recommend staying there if you are lucky enough to get the chance. Make sure you at least pop in for a pint and whiskey if you're not staying.

Can't review the hotel, because I didn't stay there. Pub and restaurant are brilliant, though. Lovely people, decent food, lots of beers on draught, plenty of choice in bottled beers, good advice available on all of them. And if you fancy something a bit stronger. they have 250+ malt whisky's available. Dog friendy, nice feel all round. Decent parking near the cathedral

My brother and I were staying in Fortrose for a golf trip and happened to come across this gem. We ate a meal, which was great, in the Whisky Bar and met Jim, the owner, who is very charming. He told us about some live music in the pub, so we found our way over and sat with some of the locals. Everyone in the bar was very friendly and accepting of travelers. Jim showed us an amazing time with some stories and by opening some awesome local beers. I will go back to this place if I ever make it back to the Inverness area.

I always stop into here to eat when I'm in the area. Helpful and charismatic staff all with their own fascinating stories to weave while you chow down on what I'm convinced is the best food in the black isle. You'd be doing yourself a disservice if you don't pop in.

Called in here for a pint, had the dog with us, lovely hosts really welcomed us into their quirky little bar, made my nervous girl Ellie feel at home with a rug to lay on and treats. Great choice of local beers.

Proper quirky pub. The most welcoming staff and always a great atmosphere. Good selection of ales and food. And if you like whiskey.

I came here a while ago and I thought I'd come and give this place a try it was very quiet with a few locals who were all lovely however the person working I believe his name was Damian he was I believe polish. Was very pesky towards this girl and seemed to be giving her loads of 'free drinks' and was acting fishy. There was an English bloke who asked him what he was doing which he didn't take kindly he got very aggressive and tried to kick him out which he did but in the process he was very aggressive and abusive luckily The guy was able to handle himself but the guy working followed him home and etc.

I came here the next day throughout the day and there was other staff in and they was all lovely! Would recommend this place brilliant food and drinks just maybe need to monitor the staff.

I love this place! Great little local pub with American style menu. The staff here are very friendly. Quirky decor makes this a memorable place to stop off for a quick meal or meet up every weekend.

We had an amazing stay at the Anderson. We only stayed one night so I'm not sure what else is in the area but this was our last stop on our trip before we flew back. Jim was a wonderful host and the Anderson made for a cozy experience to eat, drink, and sleep before we got on a plane the next morning. It's a little quirky with all the passages and interconnected rooms, I think it contributes to its charm.

The food was wonderful and there's an excellent whisky selection. The drams were the most reasonable prices we saw our entire trip and I saw things on the menu I didn't see anywhere else.

Excellent local pub! So many different beers from so many different places it's bound to have the perfect beer for you. The decore is also fantastic, it feels homely and cozy. The bar staff are very friendly and more than willing to help get the right drink for you. If your looking for a classic cozy pub feel it's worth popping in for a pint.

The staff was exceptional, the food mediocre. We waited over an hour for our meal, two parties came in, ordered, were served, and left and we were there before them. Not a good experience

I was surprised we would find a place this perfect, so close to our little place staying in the Black Isle of northern Scotland. I had looked at a few places and reviews on line and had just crossed my fingers when we called ahead to get a table at the Anderson(a good idea). We came in and were guided to our table near the back, the best spot it seemed for dinner.

We were surrounded by a few locals and some other folks. The music was from a turn table near us, that had a pile of records next to it. It was fun to drop a record on to play. we ordered up a Tournedos of beef, lamb, and the haggis(we had to finally try some). Everything was very good, but the best? It was the haggis. It was ground, and in a small container. to our surprise, we ate all of it, and both agreed that it was very good. the beer and the scotch menu were pretty darn good. best of all was probably the ambiance though.

It had a local and friendly feel, even though apparently the owners were from the states. They had wanted to open a restaurant abroad and some how decided on this little town in North Scotland. It was to our benefit, as it was one of the best places we had a bite on our entire trip.

Best restaurant we have found in the UK so far. Salmon, scallops and sea bass all done to perfection. Thanks!

Had an excellent dinner here with my wife and son. All the food was excellent and service was better. Don't forget the crack pie. It is exceptional.

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.

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.

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.

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 decor. 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.

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

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.

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.