Applecross Inn

Inn · Highland ·

Applecross Inn

Inn · Highland ·

Inn with bay views, seafood, whisky, pub, beer garden

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Shore St, Applecross, Strathcarron IV54 8LR, United Kingdom Get directions

@afar

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"With attic dormers facing the sea, the whitewashed Applecross Inn is a quintessential Highland retreat—and an excellent spot for a meal throughout the day. Run by Applecross resident Judith Fish, the inn features seven well-appointed guest rooms but is best known for its restaurant, where guests can enjoy local seafood like prawns, crab, lobster, oysters, smoked salmon, and the specialty whitefish. The restaurant's focus on regional ingredients even extends to the ice cream, which comes from a nearby artisanal producer. Food is available from noon until 9 p.m., and guests can choose to eat either in the dining area, equipped with a peat-burning stove for colder months, or the outdoor beer garden in warmer weather."

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Applecross Inn

@michelinguide

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Restaurants with Amazing Outdoor Spaces in the MICHELIN Guide UK & Ireland

"Take the scenic route over the hair-raising, single-track Bealach na Ba, with its stunning views, super-steep gradient and hairpin bends, to reach this remote inn with its friendly service and a bustling atmosphere. Dine on the freshest of seafood, often caught within sight of the door. And keep an eye out for wild deer too!" - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team

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Applecross Inn

@cveronis00

5 Postcards · 2 Cities

Applecross Inn

Alex N.

Google

Beautiful location. We stopped for lunch and there couldn't be any better place for it. The food was amazing (special mention to the scallops as a main)! Also they offer a good selection of casks which are very enjoyable. The staff is super friendly!

Molly R.

Google

We had a lovely stay here and it definitely lived up to the recommendations we’d received. The staff were super friendly, welcoming, and really informative. Our room was cosy and clean, perfect for a cold wintery night (we stayed in early February). The included Highland breakfast was delicious, and we also had dinner at the pub which had a great atmosphere — locals stopping in for a beer and the fireplace roaring. The location is beautiful, right on the water with wildlife views from our room, and it has that classic cosy Scottish pub vibe. Would happily stay again.

N W

Google

A lovely pub run by a lovely lady. All the staff were friendly and engaging. The food was very nice. I drink ales and they had a small selection on draft. The beer was well kept and tasted really fresh. There's lots of parking. The views all around the area are stunning. I should say I went out of season so not that busy.

HarryB292

Google

Unique location - only approached by two of the most gorgeous drives in the country. ||Cute rooms overlooking the waterfront. Cosy bar restaurant on the ground floor.||Room was clean and well presented, but little in the way of sound insulation if you're a light sleeper. Sensitive guests meant I slept well after the bar quietened down. ||Mid price, no complaints. Nice people and a decent breakfast.

Stefano M.

Google

Local cosy pub with a wonderful view. The beating heart of this remote community. Lovely log burner. Friendly staff. It's so refreshing to Visit a traditional pub with a traditional feel rather than the Weatherspoon style outfit. Local food including seafood. I enjoyed the crab and fish. Nice pint too. We didn't stay in one of the rooms as we had a cottage nearby, so I can't comment on the rooms. The pub and food on the other hand we appreciated very much and pleased we visited. 😀

Martin L.

Google

Great friendly Inn.Wonderful location friendly staff/owner with great local knowledge.Second time here and the food is excellent, I can highly recommend the Smoked Haddock and poached eggs for breakfast,it was superbly cooked. I went out of season but can imagine in the summer it will get rather busy on the local roads.Oh forgot to say,give the whisky bar a test as they have a great selection..highly recommend.

g t

Google

Lovely old pub in a stunning,remote location. I had half a session ale and enjoyed a couple of starters of langoustine and scallops. Both fresh and tasty as you’d expect. Service was great. You’ve got 2 options to get there and back, one over the pass and the other,which is slightly longer but easier going. Lovely stop which I highly recommend. 🏔️ 🍻 🦐 🦞 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Pete J.

Google

It’s the only pub in the village and it shows. Not a lot of effort goes into seemingly anything. Booked a table months in advance because we were staying at the nearby campsite. Arrived in plenty of time to perhaps grab a drink before eating. Was told that we had to drink outside due to the lack of room which wasn’t an issue because the weather was fine although quite cold. It was over half an hour after our booking before we were allowed inside. Once seated on the stools we could thaw out and order. I had the scallops which were okay but under seasoned. My main was the monkfish, which came out looking like a kids meal of chicken nuggets. The fish was in very oily batter and the oil took away the taste of the fish. I guess the chef had a day off and the cleaner had a go at cooking. Certainly one of the poorer meals I’ve had in quite a while. The food truck outside which if I’d had known about it beforehand I wouldn’t have booked, smelled great and looked good too at a fraction of the price.

Brian L.

Yelp

Come here for the amazing seafood offerings. So much to choose from, but I went with the crab salad appetizer and the fish pie. The crab salad with mango was to DIE for. I'm not usually into mixing fruit with savory food, but they did it to perfection and I could have definitely eaten an entire bowl of just that mix for my entree. The fish pie was good as well, hearty and filling.. so many dishes I wanted to try! Staff was wonderful. Worth a detour for lunch.

Kristin H.

Yelp

The food here is amazing, and if you sit outside the views of the Isle of Skye are unbelievable. The menu is on the wall inside, and on a crowded evening shouldering your way in and picking something off the menu can be frustrating. Once you place your order your worries will fade away though, as you enjoy the view and dine on stellar seafood. It's also fun to see all of the people who end up here--it's a stopover for a lot of folks on roadtrips--great people watching!

Stephen D.

Yelp

This really is a fantastic Inn, it's rustic and real with phenomenal seafood locally caught and served simple, as it should be. Judith Fish is the owner and over the last 32 years she has built a fantastic team. Covid has really restricted the tables available so make sure you book well in advance. Not our first time there and it won't be our last. 5 star + all day long

Lucy B.

Yelp

The Applecross Inn provided a welcome break after our brave/foolhardy adventure traversing the Applecross Pass in a motorhome. It's right on the seafront, and on a good day, it would have been an absolutely stunning setting. The day we were there, it was horizontal rain and blowing a gale, so we hurried inside. The inside is cosy and traditional, and we were given a warm welcome by the friendly bar tender. We'd only popped in for a drink, so I can't comment on the food, apart from saying that it smelt as though there may be a lot of seafood on the menu. The gin selection was impressive, and I happily chose a Gordon Castle, which you don't see in many places. And bonus - fee wi-fi! Having not had signal for hours, this was very welcome as we could upload photos, check online maps and such. I'd have worked my way through a few more of their gin selection, but we had places to get to, so off we went.

Jessie H.

Yelp

Excellent food, amazing service. Try the mango crab salad appetizer. My first experience with Haggis was even delicious! The fish and chips are the best I've ever had and I have travelled all over the UK. Definitely recommend!!! Oh, also the BEST sticky toffee pudding and a new one for me-the Cranekin. Must try.

Bariatric Runner X.

Yelp

A B&B located in beautiful Scottish highlands on Applecross bay and with views of Isle of Skye. We did not stay at the inn but had lunch here. The food and service was very good and pricing was moderate. The local lamb stew was excellent and homemade soup was as good. Homemade ice cream was outstanding. The selection of beers, wines and Scottish whiskies was excellent. Worth the hard drive to just to eat here. Next time we plan to stay at the inn.

Danielle C.

Yelp

We had a lovely visit to Applecross and had our lunch at the Applecross Inn. It's an absolutely charming place and the food was SO delicious. One of our party had the langoustine lobster for lunch which is caught fresh by the proprietor of the Inn! Well worth a stop if you are lucky enough to find yourself in the Highlands!