BEST BAR NONE AWARDS 2025

Celebrating Success at the Inverness Best Bar None Awards 2025

The Inverness Best Bar None Awards were held at the Mercure Hotel on Tuesday 6th January, bringing together guests for a wonderful evening celebrating excellence in hospitality.  Sixteen local hospitality venues were recognised for their outstanding contributions to creating a safe and welcoming environment in Inverness.

Special Awards:
Best National Chain Pub/Bar – The Caledonian
Best Independent Pub/Bar – Jimmy Badgers
Best Late Night Venue (3am) – Johnny Foxes & The Den
Best Newcomer – Scran Kitchen
BBN Heart of the Community – The Gellions
BBN Innovation in Social Responsibility – Johnny Foxes & The Den
Inverness Best Bar None 2025 – Johnny Foxes & The Den

Gold Awards:

• Battlefield Bar
• Jimmy Badgers
• Johnny Foxes and the Den
• Gellions
• Montys
• Highlander
• Whitehouse
• Scran
• Scotch & Rye
• Lauders
• The Caledonian
• The Wee Bar
• The Auctioneers
• Playback
• The Kings Highway
• Platform Eight

All sixteen venues received Gold award status in recognition of their commitment to creating a safe and welcoming environment.  Each venue underwent an assessment focusing on how well they met standards across key themes based on licensing objectives and industry best practice.

Congratulations to all those involved.