Yuletide Dinner Experience

Yuletide Christmas dinner and entertainment, Inverness

Our yuletide dinner experience at Ness Walk in Inverness is back, and this year’s celebration promises to be more memorable than ever. As soon as you arrive, you’ll enjoy elegant entertainment, fine dining, and warm Highland hospitality. It’s one of the most unique yuletide events in the Highlands, and we’re delighted to welcome guests for two exclusive nights where festive tradition meets modern luxury.

The Yuletide Dinner Experience takes place at 7pm on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th December 2025 only, offering limited but very special evenings of festive dining in Inverness.

A Yuletide event bursting with charm

Among the most popular yuletide events in Scotland, our revived Christmas dinner experience brings warmth, character, and culinary flair to the festive season. As a result, when you join us at Ness Walk, you step into an atmosphere that balances cosy tradition with contemporary fine dining. So, it’s no surprise this has become one of the most sought-after Christmas dinner experiences in the Highlands.

When you arrive at the courtyard, you’ll be welcomed with mulled wine or Champagne. And with the River Ness glistening in the background and twinkling lights illuminating the trees, the setting instantly feels magical. All in all, the evening naturally unfolds as a beautifully relaxed riverside Christmas dinner in the heart of Inverness.

Soon after, we invite you to gather around the fire pits as the festive atmosphere builds. Here, our Christmas choir performs classic carols and creates the perfect introduction to the evening. This special moment makes the experience one of the most enchanting Christmas carol dinner experience options in Scotland.

So, if you’re searching for the best Christmas dinner Inverness can offer, this evening provides an elevated and intimate alternative to large events or city-centre celebrations. In fact, many guests travel across Scotland for festival dining or even festive dining Edinburgh-style events, because Ness Walk offers the same refinement without the bustle.

The evening’s menu

Our kitchen brigade has crafted a Christmas dinner menu that honours the richness of the season while celebrating Inverness and Highland produce. And every course reflects the creativity and precision behind the Torrish dining experience. This makes this evening stand out among Scotland’s Christmas dinner events.

You’ll also enjoy a selection of dishes that balance comforting winter flavours with modern culinary techniques. The result is a sophisticated Christmas dinner experience that showcases prime Scottish ingredients. Within which, you’ll enjoy slow-cooked meats, vibrant seasonal vegetables, and indulgent desserts that have become signature favourites.

Arrival – Arrive at 7pm for Champagne in the courtyard

Pricing – £95 per guest

And whether you join us every year or are visiting for the first time, this evening captures the essence of a Christmas gala dinner in a refined, intimate setting. So, if you’re looking for a memorable Christmas dinner in Inverness with an elevated twist, Ness Walk offers an experience that combines atmosphere, flavour, and thoughtful service.

Book your Yuletide Dinner Experience

During the event, our Torrish Restaurant transforms for the season, dressed in festive décor from sparkling lights to softly flickering candles. Every detail contributes to a warm, cosseting atmosphere that invites you to relax and celebrate. It’s therefore a wonderful choice for anyone seeking an Inverness Christmas dinner that feels special from start to finish.

Once seated, you’ll enjoy a carefully paced four-course dinner filled with festive flair. After the meal, you’re welcome to linger at your table or move to our lounge for a digestif. The relaxed flow of the evening makes this one of the most welcoming Christmas dinner events in the Highlands.

Because this is a limited event held on only two nights, early booking is strongly recommended. It’s ideal for couples, families, groups of friends, or colleagues searching for a yuletide dinner that goes beyond the traditional festive night out. As a result, giving one of our Christmas dinner experiences is a thoughtful way to treat friends, parents, or colleagues. Basically, it’s great for anyone who appreciates good food and elegant settings.

Because it’s an experience filled with warmth and atmosphere, and it’s something they’ll remember long after the festive season passes.

This experience is available on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th December only, and has limited availability.

We look forward to seeing you! However, please note that Terms and Conditions apply – see our brochure for a full list of our terms and conditions.

Why choose Ness Walk for festive dining in Inverness?

Inverness hosts many Christmas dinner events, but Ness Walk offers something unique. Because of our riverside location, five-star service, and intimate spaces, your evening is calm and personal. So, if you want to slow down, savour every course, and enjoy meaningful time, this is the ideal setting.

We also focus on details with attentive service, thoughtful pacing, and entertainment that complements your evening rather than overwhelms it. As a result, our Christmas dinner experience delivers the refined feel of festive dining Edinburgh restaurants, but with the warmth and tranquillity of the Highlands.

And if you are travelling, you can turn your Christmas dinner in Inverness into a full festive escape. Stay overnight in one of our luxurious rooms or suites and wake up by the River Ness. All in all, the combination of fine dining, riverside scenery, and five-star comfort makes this a memorable December getaway.

About Ness Walk Hotel

Welcome to Ness Walk, a Grade B listed building originally built in the 19th century. Although we’ve added modern architecture and luxurious interiors, much of the original character remains. So, today, the hotel stands as one of Inverness’s finest five-star retreats, offering seclusion just minutes from Inverness city centre.

Guests return year after year for our signature festive dining experiences, and the Yuletide Dinner has become a seasonal highlight for many. And whether you’re joining us for this event alone or exploring the best Christmas dinner Inverness has to offer, our team is here to make your evening exceptional.

Please note: this Yuletide Christmas dinner experience is subject to minimum numbers.

Terms & Conditions. Reservations will require a credit card to guarantee the booking. Full prepayment will be taken from all reservations 4 weeks prior, from the original card provided. By choosing to Buy as Gift, full prepayment will be taken at time of reservation.

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