Food & Drink
Foodie events, meals in your apartment, gourmet picnics
eating with us
Here at the Downright Gabbler we are not a traditional restaurant. We do serve beautiful food and stock a wide range of drinks, with the emphasis on local products. But, we also serve up stories with our meals, so we are different from a run-of-the-mill restaurant.
Our events are at a fixed time, and we have a set menu, although we have vegetarian and vegan options with 24 hours’ notice. Basically you get great food and drink and entertainment all in one package. A perfect experience on your holiday, for a special celebration, or simply because you like the best of Scottish food and drink.
Staying with us – how about a meal in your apartment? If you’ve had a long journey to reach us, or you’ve been out all day and want to put your feet up, then the Meal in Your Room option is for you. A choice of dishes from a small snack, to a four course meal with a bottle of wine.
Going out for the day and would like a picnic? We can make a picnic for you which is the perfect accompaniment to one of our self guided driving tours. You can choose between a standard or gourmet picnic, depending on your appetite. We try to use local produce wherever possible.
Food & Drink Events
Most of our events are on set days of the week, and you can view our sample menus below:
Ale & Hearty »
Vegan Ale & Hearty Menu »
Tipsy Afternoon Tea »
Vegetarian Afternoon Tea »
Gluten Free Afternoon Tea »
Living The Dram »
Veggie Living The Dram »
GF Living The Dram »
Souper Scots »
Meals In Your Room
2 courses £18, 3 courses £24, 4 courses £30. Add A bottle of wine for £10 or ask to see our drinks list.
Gabbler Picnics
Guest Reviews
Don’t take our word for it…
Unique and convivial - we will be back. Brilliant, a very enjoyable and fascinating night at the Gabbler in Beauly. Mind you Garry - the Master of Ceremonies, had to work hard to match his daughter's superb cooking and culinary creations.
Mary & Doug
Splendidly different! What a treat! Not just a meal, but a boutique experience all round. We sampled a 'tasting history' session - Living the Dram. Garry knew his stuff, from hooch to single malts. Something different and memorable.
thomas, Inverness
A unique dining event with excellent hosts. We had a very enjoyable dining experience. Extremely tasteful decor and fabulous table wear made a very inviting setting to enjoy chef Kirsty's creative and delicious Scottish traditional dishes.