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SoBAR, Inverness

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55-67 Castle Street, Inverness, IV2 3DU (View on Google Map)
(01463) 229780
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This Pub is Closed Long Term

Sports themed bar downstairs, tables for "cue" sports upstairs.

Re-opened in April 2015, SoBAR is a Sports bar with a huge downstairs floor space which includes a massive central TV screen (projector) and numerous screens around the walls. Football strips and balls, and boxing gloves all shown in glass cases. Several darts boards along the wall opposite the bar.

A mix of high and low tabled and sofa seating throughout.

The former Rileys Snooker Club, the tables downstairs have been taken out, but there remain 5 snooker, 5 American pool and 6 UK pool tables upstairs.

A wide selection of font dispense lagers, including "Premium" Peroni. The barman (Steve) reports they are "hoping to get Real Ale" - hence the listing.... in hope.

The Website boasts............."The Ultimate Party Venue and the best seats & screens for sports. A Chilled out place to meet up with friends…"

Not to be confused with the SoBAR chain which operates alcohol free bars in Englandshire!

Reported as closed. The website has gone and the last Facebook post was April 2022. Newspaper reports confirm closure April 2023 following failure to pay property rent.

Information for this venue is provided by the Highlands & Western Isles Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Pockets; Rileys Snooker Club
Local Authority
Highland
Last updated
03/03/2025
Last surveyed
01/06/2015
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
INV/348
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
2:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
2:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
2:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
2:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
2:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
one massive screen and loads of big screens
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
From 14:00 Mon-Fri, midday Sat & Sun
Evening Meals Evening Meals
up to 21:00
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Wheelchair lift up two steps to bar level
Games Games
Poker, darts, 5 Snooker, 5 American Pool, and 8 UK Pool tables
Features
Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
Nearby Station (520m)
Inverness
Ordnance Survey Reference
NH66634505
Directions
A short walk up Castle Street (from MacDonalds)

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