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Gellions, Inverness

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Opens at 9:00am
14 Bridge Street, Inverness, IV1 1HD (View on Google Map)
(01463) 233648
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Gellions is THE oldest pub in Inverness and dates back to 1841 and is named, as was the practice then, after the licensee who was a woman.

Gellions (pronounced "Gellons" by the locals) now has two bars, Monty's snug, and the Bridge Bar. Monty's Snug opens at 9 (no real ale) and closes earlier than Bridge bar which remains open until closing time and has two hand pumps. Access to Monty's snug is via an alleyway to the right hand side of the front of the pub.

Many, many licensees ago (20+ years?) real ale was available, but the rumours of real ale returning have now been proven correct because at the beginning of August 2014 first one, then two hand pumps appeared in the Bridge Bar. Hopefully the number will increase - well there is no harm in wishes!

There is music every night starting at 9.30 Monday to Friday, but every Saturday and Sunday from 5.00 there is a Ceilidh with music from the resident Scottish folk band, "Schiehallion".

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, the pub offers a "creche" facility for the ladies to drop their other halves off whilst shopping!

[Update 30 Apr 2023: A 'fly-past' found the aforementioned two hand pumps still extant, but only one on, dispensing Cromarty Happy Chappy]

Information for this venue is provided by the Highlands & Western Isles Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Highland
Last updated
30/03/2025
Last surveyed
14/08/2014
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
INV/251
Asset of Community Value
Wednesday
9:00am - 11:00pm or later
Thursday
9:00am - 11:00pm or later
Friday
9:00am - 11:00pm or later
Saturday
9:00am - 11:00pm or later
Sunday
12:30pm - Midnight
Monday
9:00am - 11:00pm or later
Tuesday
9:00am - 11:00pm or later
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 4:00pm
Sunday
No Service
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Cromarty - Happy Chappy
Cromarty - Happy Chappy

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
5 big screen TV`s with Sky and ESPN
Live Music Live Music
every night, music starts from 9.30 Mon to Fri, and 5:00 Sat & Sun
Disabled Access Disabled Access
RADAR key toilet in Bridge Bar and Ramps
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
"Upstairs" available for private hire.
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
in courtyard
Wi Fi Wi Fi
AccessAble
AccessAble
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (500m)
bus stop outside but all services are available from the bus station
Nearby Station (400m)
Inverness
Directions
just beyond the West end of pedestrian precinct, towards the river

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