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Phoenix Ale House, Inverness

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106-110 Academy Street, Inverness, IV1 1LX (View on Google Map)
(01463) 240300
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  • Historic Interior

Restaurant.

A choice selection of mainly Scottish real ales beckons, with at least six hand pumps on all the time when you walk in through the front door. Another four the other side are on at busier times of the year.

The main bar has a stylish central gantry, however the iconic, CAMRA-listed island bar is otherwise unchanged, surrounded by a spittoon; there is even talk of sawdust returning! Mostly standing only but popular with tourists and those who know their ales!

The restaurant next door has plenty of seating for hearty meals all day. Phone / tablet battery flat? There is a USB "tower" to top up the charge, but you may need your connecting cable.

Historic Interest

Island bar with a ceramic spittoon

Information for this venue is provided by the Highlands & Western Isles Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Phoenix
Local Authority
Highland
Last updated
Last surveyed
18/03/2017
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
INV/116
Asset of Community Value

Two star - A pub interior of very special national historic interest

Listed status: B

Built in 1894, the spartan public bar is of classic Scottish island bar-style. It is much as it was, with the original island counter, a terrazzo spittoon trough running all the way around the base and three disused Dalex tall fonts. However the island gantry was replaced in 1983. The shallow vestibule has curved, etched side windows and 'Push' on the inner door panels. The floor pattern could indicate a partition that divided the drinking space in two. The water engine used to raise the beer from the cellar has been converted to electric power and can be seen in an illuminated case high up on the rear wall of the bar. In the 1980s the pub expanded into the property on the right and, apart from a ceiling rose, the lounge, 'Morgan's', has no old fittings.

Monday
11:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
11:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
11:00am - Midnight
Thursday
11:00am - Midnight
Friday
11:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
11:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 10 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Cairngorm (varies) , Cromarty (varies) , Windswept (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Occasionally
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Narrow door at front with step but easy access via side door into lounge.
Parking Parking
Pay & Display car park behind pub
Newspapers Newspapers
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Features
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Real Heritage Pub Real Heritage Pub
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Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)
Stagecoach: bus station (all routes)
local, district and intercity buses nearby
Nearby Station (250m)
Inverness
Ordnance Survey Reference
NH66464554
Directions
150m W of the bus station

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