The Bandstand

Crescent Rd, Nairn IV12 4NB
$ Steak

Relaxing and atmospheric Bar and Restaurant. Our Restaurant overlooking Nairn's famous links and spectacular seaside serves up delicious and freshly made food to order. The Bar is also available for food but is famed for our extensive drinks selection. The Home of live music in Nairn.

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: Crescent Rd, Nairn IV12 4NB
  • Cross Street: .
  • Cuisine: English | European | Seafood | Steak | Vegan | Vegetarian |
  • Cost: | Very Inexpensive
  • Category: Casual Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Street |
  • Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 01667452341
  • Features: Full Bar, Ocean View, Hotel Dining, Live Entertainment, Outdoor Seating, Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout Available, Working Fireplace, Wheelchair Access, Lounge / Bar, Free Wi-Fi,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Dog Friendly, Quick Bite, Date Night,

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Monday Bar & Restaurant 7:30 - 23:00
Tuesday
Tuesday Bar & Restaurant 7:30 - 23:00
Wednesday
Wednesday Bar & Restaurant 7:30 - 23:00
Thursday
Thursday Bar & Restaurant 7:30 - 23:00
Friday
Friday Bar & Restaurant 7:30 - 23:00
Saturday
Saturday Bar & Restaurant 7:30 - 23:00
Sunday
Sunday Bar & Restaurant 7:30 - 23:00
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.92 out of 5 stars based on 112 votes

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Apr 05, 2026
David T.
No food only drinks. Beer was excellent. Tea and shortbread very nice. Lovely and warm beside fire.

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Nov 12, 2025
David T.
Only came in for drinks. Real ale has not been up to standard lately but there is definitely an improvement now. Staff are always very friendly and helpful. Soon be time for log fire

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 07, 2025
David T.
The food was excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful as always. Not much choice of real ale 2 pumps had finished. But still an enjoyable evening.

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Mar 10, 2025
David T.
Friendly staff and sometimes a lovely log fire and now delicious shortbread and not forgetting the real ale.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 02, 2025
David T.
We only came for drinks. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming. Lovely and warm with the log fire on.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 15, 2024
David T.
Beer is excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful. Love when the log fire

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 03, 2024
David T.
We love coming to the Bandstand. Staff are very welcoming and the Real Ale is excellent.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 30, 2024
Liz S.
A wee change from dinner in the Golf View hotel. Good to be able to take the dogs. The team were all lovely. Roast beef was a bit tough. Turkey went down well. Asked for a wine list then no one came to take our wine order so we eventually went to the bar once our meal was half eaten. Nice touch with birthday candle as mentioned when booked we were celebrating. Good live music and F1 on TV. The place to be on a Sunday night in Nairn.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 08, 2024
David T.
We did not eat so cannot comment. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We do enjoy our visits

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 28, 2024
David T.
No food so cannot comment. We love coming to the Bandstand. Staff are very welcoming and friendly. Real Ale is excellent. Keep up the good work.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 16, 2024
David T.
We love coming here. Staff are so welcoming and friendly. They look after us so well.

Overall: 10/10
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May 12, 2024
David T.
We only had drinks so cannot comment on food. The staff are very friendly and helpful and you always receive a warm welcome. We come for the Real Ales and tea.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 17, 2024
David T.
Staff very friendly and very helpful. On colder days it.is lovely to see the log fire on.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Feb 13, 2024
David T.
We only came for drinks so cannot comment on food. The staff are excellent, always friendly and helpful. The log burner is very welcoming. Really enjoy our visits.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 9/10
Jan 07, 2024
David T.
The restaurant would be better with more comfortable seating.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
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Nov 28, 2023
David T.
We only booked a table for drinks, so cannot comment on food.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 11, 2023
David T.
We only booked a table for drinks so no comment on food. We are regulars and staff very friendly and helpful.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
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Mar 07, 2023
David T.
More comfortable seating would be appreciated.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 08, 2022
David T.
The staff are very friendly and attentive. The Real Ale is great and so is the food.

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 28, 2022
Sandy G.
The food and atmosphere were perfect and would recommend it to anyone

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 21, 2022
Peter R.
Fav place to visit and have Sunday lunch

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 20, 2022
Steve S.
Excellent choice (4 pumps) and quality of real ale (i went for windswept hurricane). Great ambience with good quality food served in front of the wood burning stove by friendly attentive staff