Our INVERNESS PUB CRAWL Was So Much Better Than We Expected! Join Us For a Dram in The Highlands!

We had no idea Inverness was such an awesome destination, especially for a pub crawl. Come along with us for what must be the best night out in Scotland and you won't even have to suffer the hangover...
Filmed on Saturday 6th April 2024 in Inverness, Scotland
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Alicja will feature whenever possible, but she has her own life and a proper job so it can take a while for our schedules to match up. Trust me though, I prefer it when She is there too!
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[@awhisperinthewind4253]

a big thumbs up to Alicja's talented mum for the fantastic jumper

[@JanetBlake2010]

Most certainly.

[@sueelphick9060]

It's lovely..your Mum is very talented xx

[@leslieelizabeth219]

Your matka is very talented Alicja’s 👌❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺

[@Bunz69er]

Yes, very colourfully creative. Lots of fun!

[@ToilerOnTheSea]

New Merch line?

[@jackoneil3933]

Elanor's guest house is awesome and I hope we can meet her in the next installment. Big smile from ear to ear on this one! Seeing Inverness brought back special memories of a Mrs. White, a special lady from Inverness who played a special part in my childhood. She lost her husband in the war and came to America as a Nanny. When my father and mother were away working on motion pictures, Mrs. White took care of me and my sister, and having Mrs White as a temporary (and very Scottish) Nanny is one of my fondest childhood memories, and being given a glimpse of her home with two of my favorite travel vloggers was special indeed.

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

Two two are KZbin gold when you are together. Add copious amounts of alcohol and you have a brilliant video.

[@steve-marsh]

Haha cheers Scott, we need to get you on one of these pub crawls sometime :) Popcorn ready for your video today!

[@msdeadshark]

My absolute favorite place in Scotland! The people are exceedingly friendly and the pubs are always welcoming and fun. It's easy to get bleary-eyed and happy there.

[@jimmymorrison8314]

You two are so funny when you've been on the lash. 🤣. Great video, thanks both.

[@mewsdo]

I love it! The Highlands of Scotland are unbeatable... Thanks for inviting us to your pub crawl!

[@billwinward9324]

Chicken pakoras followed by chips and curry sauce? Living the dream!

[@BobG127]

Yet another fun video from kindred spirits -- and a couple that seemingly was made for each other. I do almost feel like I have experienced the crawl, myself. Much respect to the two of you for forging ahead on your mission. The music in The Gellions might have kept me there for a good while, derailing the mission. Also, kudos to Alicja's mom for the beautiful sweater (as we Yanks call it). I'm anxious to see the rest of the visit.

[@gimble447]

Mom was the giveaway, not sweater 😊

[@Mudsling]

Words cannot describe how much I love you guys! You are the best and most authentic couple on KZbin and I look forward to seeing every one! Thank you! ❤

[@seancoleman8528]

Brilliant video thanks for letting us come along love you two

[@johnland5042]

That was so much fun to see you two out for a night. THanks for taking us along!

[@simonboulton4490]

Steve a great video and I love your pub crawls with you both because when your together it is a comedy act.

[@christinebremner-xj2gs]

Last train from Inverness to Aberdeen is about 9 pm, so having all the live music early is a godsend for all the folk that live down that line. Have to agree that it's a cracking day/night out. Great video as well.

[@Tatia146]

Thank you so much for that leap into the distant but happy past. Those months spent in Inverness and the pubs certainly all came flooding back! Congratulations to Alicjias mum for her lovely jumper!

[@858493]

Thank-you Steve and Alicja i must admit l enjoyed this video, l did see it when you put it up but l saved it to tonight to watch it as its my Friday night with a couple of beers. had a tear in my eye with the Mac Callum s Pub and the band, my late Father who"s name was Big Johny, mum played that song at his funeral....even my son who was staying over this week heard it and came out...thank-you both once again regards Doc...Stay Safe and cant wait for the next adventure...

[@colinm5481]

Lump in my throat with how good you two are together x

[@vivellasmum]

Another fab pub crawl with the dynamic duo! Such fun. LOVED Hotananny's, you'd have not got me out of there, fab music & set up. LOVED Alicja's jumper, hats off to Mrs S. LOVED the guest house, what a view & so beautifully decorated! Loved this video, always so great the 2 of you together 😍

[@scotland9922]

as someone born in inverness great seeing someone else's perspective were kinda blessed with the amount of stuff we have for the populationof inverness....a few other places.. stoch & rhye for cocktails or white house... Victorian market behind u at the time u at malt bar does have a new food market and new playback bar has beer pong ...pool..axe throwing all that kinda stuff!

[@grahamjohnjarvislockley3768]

Hi there Steve. Im reasonably new to your channel, but love it. As an ex-pat living in Peru for the last 27 years, its great to see Blighty (and beyond) again. Im inspired to maybe get a rail pass for a couple of weeks, if I get to come over. Thanks for your honest and refreshing take on things. Success with all journeys to come.

[@MrAg272]

G'day from Australia. What I love of your Pub crawls. It is like I am there with you both. You take me along with you at Inverness. Love this.

[@Paul.in.Ireland]

Those good old Scottish pubs are exactly the same as our Irish pubs .... Great craic, brilliant atmosphere with good old Celtic traditional music 🎵🎶🎵🎶 ... Thanks guys!

[@laurabailey2152]

Again this is a great video - showing real life and in the future social history. This is brilliant KZbin content xx

[@thedesignercpa]

Brought back memories as we stayed around the corner across from the Tesco on Young Street. Definitely a quieter area to sleep but a quick walk to the "chaos"! Thanks for the entertainment!

[@johnsmuth5062]

Fantastic. Would love to go on a crawl with you two...thanks for sharing

[@Colin32269]

Greetings from Canada,landing in Glasgow in 6 more weeks after almost 40 years away.10 days of pubs,pints n pipers in the highlands will be magic, my gf doesnt realize what she is in for yet❤

[@brycehermon5939]

What a fun and enjoyable video. Simply brilliant. Inverness certainly looks to be the place to be on a Saturday night. I loved the music. It took me back to Edinburgh. I lived and worked there when I was in my early 20s. Such fond memories. Your accommodation looked fabulous. What a perfect location, especially for a pub Crawl. Thanks for sharing. I can't stop smiling.

[@allymacleodfilms]

Thank you for being such a brilliant advert for us here in the Highlands....so glad you both enjoyed yourselves so much....❤xx

[@allysonblack5984]

Just what was needed yesterday 2 cheery wee faces, a fab jumper and a good laugh😊

[@bondbug73]

Enjoyed your video. Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England is an excellent characterful pub crawl in a beautiful town.

[@zerog5041]

Slàinte mhath as the toast goes in Scotland.

[@juliescanlan6424]

Excellent, I love the way you both got more and more wobbly as the night wore on 😄😄😄

[@judiw2892]

How FUN!! You were walking in a surprisingly straight line on the way back to the Castle View Guesthouse!!! Well done!

[@HadriansWallNZ]

Ardbeg is an Islay malt. My hubby used to work there, we lived at Lagavulin, then Port Ellen and finally Laphroaig.

[@neilford99]

Ardbeg is the peatiest of all malts. I prefer more subtle Islay malts. But each to their own.

[@neilford99]

Port Ellen is reopening as I'm sure you know 😊😊

[@richardkaberry8790]

Having been stuck in my house all day that was just the best tonic. I feel like I’ve done the pub crawl with you and had so much fun. Thank you Steve and Alicija!

[@josephagnew4826]

THANKS, GREAT PUB CRAWL LOL KEEP PUB DRINKING WAS VEY GOOD

[@wendyshort5972]

Great video. Well done for doing all the drinking. Nice to see Alcija with you too. Shame about the rain.

[@robertofraser101]

Great too see you both had a very enjoyable weekend in Inverness great stuff cheers

[@catherinebennett9378]

Love you video you guys make me laugh when you do the pub jumping

[@robertrouzaud9814]

Such friendly folks. The town is like one big Lauriston pub with music as well. Impossible to not enjoy oneself. Time well spent; I’m happy that you enjoyed it.

[@susanyoung2427]

I'm very happy you gave Inverness another chance. I love it and have a watercolor of it. I'll have to try the pubs next time, but not all of them.

[@gordonmackenzie4512]

That was brilliant. Quite weird seeing my home City on video. You actually went to pubs I’ve never been in. Can’t wait for part 2. Go Inverness 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@leslieelizabeth219]

Thanks once again. I forgot how great these pub crawls were. Making me homesick once again 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺

[@solobrouk]

Ha ha excellent fun . Pretty hardcore starting with a whisky. That would have bedded me lol 😂.

[@markworsfold8877]

Inverness has some fantastic pubs if you are after live music. It’s Very easy to get around the pubs/bars,as there are all in close proximity. Very easy for a pub crawl.Looks like a great night was had by yourselves. Haste ye back

[@russmeans]

We stayed right across the street from the Castle Tavern on our last trip. I swear you sat at the same table lol. We love Inverness, and it's on our list to go back to. Thanks for the memories!

[@user-wv8cs4si4n]

Oh this is glorious, the slowly getting tipsy, I’ll look forward to the Scottish breakfast to see if either of you are green about the gills. Love your rapport 👍🏻

[@belugast]

Hik!!!!!!!!! Drunk but fun was had.🤪🍺😁

[@johnmurray6802]

I’ve seen all your videos and this is now in my top 10! What a fantastic night out! 👏😆🥃🥃🍺🍺🍺

[@TransCanadaPhil]

I really enjoyed my time in Inverness back in 2018. I took the overnight Caledonian Sleeper from London and stayed at a little backpacker hostel next to that castle tavern place you went to and I ate at that place too.

[@davidjohnston7512]

I love your videos mate.I’m a first generation Aussie of Scottish descent.I look forward to a Saturday night (Aussie time)to watch your videos.I’m coming over next year and can’t wait.All the best from down under 🇦🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@sl64642]

Such a fun video. Always enjoy when it’s both of you. Well done for doing 10 pubs!!!

[@MrGreatplum]

Looks like an epic night out! So much live music and even Steve singing a bit of Del Amitri!

[@robertalan3214]

Fantastic video guy's, thanks, I love the way Alicja matches you Steve, drink for drink, she's a star 🌟, I've been in all those pubs over the years, looking forward to part 2 ❤

[@rodwallace6237]

Drink for drink and half Steve's size!

[@ownedbyaspaniel]

Fab video. Took me back 22 years when I was "taken out" in Glasgow by a business I was visiting. The next morning I was to be found on a metal bench at Glasgow airport clutching a laptop bag and a bottle of irn bru which I prayed would get me through the flight back to Heathrow. Worst hangover ever. You two are awesome!

[@stevek3636]

Absolutely brilliant vlog. You two are so natural and very entertaining. Thanks for your hard work pub crawling ! 😂

[@waynecuss8826]

Thank you for another fantastic video, Inverness looks like a fantastic place to visit

[@anthealowe1012]

Tablet!! Easy now to chose where to stay!! 😄

[@waramatt1]

What a barrel of laughs you two are when on a pub crawl! Great fun in a beaut town.

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

I love the Scottish Highlands, and Inverness has a special place in my heart. My favourite trips are going there by overnight sleeper train from Euston, breakfast at the Premier Inn overlooking the river, then a bus to the airport and fly back....

[@elcee4786]

I’d be like Steve scoping out the fried munchies along the way 😂

[@emankcin1701]

After every sip (in Northumbrian accent): "ohh"

[@WINGSANDRAILS]

Looks good!!!

[@christinaandersen2204]

Only watched about 7 min. of this wonderful video of yours, just gotta say how I really enjoy your personalities. Both as individuals and as a couple. Thumbs up to Alicias mum knitting the gorgeous sweater. Steve, stay kind and respectful to your beautiful lovely Alicia. Love and Peace to all from Denmark

[@goatsdontshave1840]

Best night out in Scotland

[@johnrubber1144]

Inverness looks a really vibrant little city, I really must visit it again. I don't remember it being like this in the 70s. Thanks for showing us.

[@rosemarymee]

I think Inverness only picked itself up in the last 20 years. Before that, it was a joyless Wee Free stronghold.

[@perolden]

I was there in 1978, and what I remember is that the landlady at the inn where I stayed had a very insisting 14 yr old daughter which said she could stay in bed with me if I found it a bit cold, I was there in November.....I was tired, so at 930 the next morning I ws still sleeping, and the 14 yr old came in and said that they would stop serving breakfast soon, and she could help me wash my back in the bath....I told her I'll be right down, and would manage without help... but that girl (I really don't know if she was 14, she looked that way). Her mother , the landlady, was in ways the older version of her daughter. I remember buying a cream cake of sorts, in Inverness, but remember very little of the pubs ( I have visised at least a hundred all over Scotland). Actually, I liked Edinburgh a lot more, also places like Scrabster and Dingwall, the strangest place was Tongue, that was a litle like of a horror movie, not Tongue itself, but the several abandoned villages around it.

[@janetmackinnon3411]

@@perolden Aye, the Clearances emptied a lot of the Highlands.

[@louisep5178]

Fabulous city and video thank you - love the name of Jimmy Badgers too which you passed👌

[@simonwhitlock9189]

Ten pubs! I would be lucky to get past three these days but it looks like you both and the rest of Inverness where having a great time, Take care and stay safe and I look forward to seeing you both in the next exciting instalment, cheers.

[@tombillotto6335]

What fun. You two are such a lovely couple. And that guest house is just wonderful.

[@BoadiceanRevenge]

Oh WOW! Last time I was in Inverness was in 2012 just after I left Ardersier where I had been living for 3 years! The city has obviously undergone some regeneration and uts looking great. Yeah Hooternanny's is a fantastic and very special place, especially for a Ceilidh! And knowing that you were going to have food at the end of your crawl, I cooked myself some fish and bread an butter! Delish! Thanks for video guys. Looking forward to the breakfast so I'll just grab me creamy togurt. And Jaffa cakes! X😁🙋🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙏👌

[@slydermartin6008]

You managed to hit ....Almost all the good Pubs in Inverness. Hootenanny's is always good for music and a great variety too. The Castle Tavern has among the best haggis I've ever eaten. Love Inverness. Will be back in September.

[@robbiethistle201]

Cracking video Steve and Alicija, well done 👏

[@maxmacpherson1957]

I love a night out in Inverness, great atmosphere!

[@stephenbaikie6949]

The church street shuffle was the duo you saw in hootananny, glad you’s enjoyed your vist.

[@EarMaster55]

We had a fantastic night in the Castle Tavern some years ago. Nice to see it is still the same.

[@gabrieleortiz5041]

What a fun night out! Making a mental note of Inverness for future travels. 👍🏼 Thank you again for taking us along for the adventure. ☺️

Excellent vibe in Inver' you guys cheer me up every time Ta.

[@travellingone8149]

Brilliant! 10 pubs I’d be in a coma looking forward to part 2 now.

[@amtrakharry]

That was a great time by all .:):):) You two are like a great Rock band...I will you two slept very well??? LMAO Another master piece Steve and Alicja...:):):)

[@amtrakharry]

I meant to say I hope you both slept 🛌 well…:):):)?

[@julietralph4628]

Love these pub crawl videos, keep them coming!

[@charlesjames799]

Absolutely right beautiful guest house very classy I thought, they know how to impress. It is somewhere you would want to go to again. Well done to the owners

[@cgoodson2010]

You always have fun, even when you're not having fun! Thanks for sharing places for me to go when I next visit!

[@peonycottageboutique4154]

What an epic night out…live music, great pubs, friendly people, no beer spilled, chips in curry sauce AND incredible fashion aka Alicja’s jumper. I think we’ll be planning a return visit to Inverness.

[@paulstorey4118]

I don’t drink and I’ve never been on a pub crawl but watching you two is very entertaining

[@crawfordg]

Hi Alicja and Steve .That was a pub crawl and a half. I must be getting old did not know that the start the music so early in the evening. Good idea to get the punters in and get them steamed up! All I can remember about Inverness was in the late 50's or early 60's, Academy Street or the Academy Hotel. Cheers guys from a sunny south coast Crawford

[@Lynn-qx5nz]

Star struck making an appearance in your video “see you later pal” was so lovely to meet you both in The Highlander. Glad you enjoyed your day out in Inverness, you can’t beat it for live music.

[@Bkaithaone]

"That's nae a bank machine" 😅 My first thought whenever I see that bridge over the river.

[@michaelinglis3566]

Hi Steve and Alicja , what a fantastic day out in Inverness !!!!!! My daughter-in-law was born in Inverness and for years she's been telling me how cool it is in Inverness , NOW I believe her !!!!! Don't ever leave Alicja behind again , she is the STAR OF THE SHOW . Thanks for giving me some really great vids over recent times and love to you both , Mike in Exeter xx

[@oohkumar]

Great fun. Hi from California.

[@user-ec9dh2oh5e]

Even before I watch it love inverness pubs etc ..Premier Inn on outskirts for us and motorcycle ..brilliant place......

[@wildscotsman1]

Brilliant effort you pair ! I lived in Cromarty on The Black Isle back in the '70's and The Gellions was always a great bar whenever we came into Inverness.

[@DaibhidhBhoAlba]

You can always spot a local because they know how to pronounce Gellions!

[@user-ju4mu6ww9d]

Good view of the most famous bank machine in Scotland .

[@andrewtaylor7565]

That’s nae a bank machine 😂😂😂

[@soggybawsmoto]

Checking comments to see if anyone mentioned it 😂

[@YesItsMeDes]

Waiting for part 2!

[@Cashback13]

Hi Steve and The Fabulous Alicja! Thanks for much for this latest Video Offering as it is not only entertaining as usual but also helpful for me, as I was planning a trip up to Scotland this summer to explore around on the trains and had thought Inverness would be a great place to base myself to go for day trips East, West and North (After an overnight sleeper) and so great to see what is there for the evening for drinks and food and fun! You are Legends! Really Appreciated!

[@DamienMcAvoy]

We were there a few ago for the etape cycle. We missed so much! Will have to return. Great video as usual.

[@michaelslattery9923]

Another great video, if you like the music in Inverness bars you’ll love the bars in St Johns

[@clareclark6535]

Enjoying watching you 2 on the pub crawls. They always make me chuckle

[@johntaggart1176]

Excellent pub crawl in Inverness, all good fun and a fantastic guest house into the bargain, lucky lucky people, All the best

[@charlesjames799]

Black pudding pizza fantastic the place has style, the Scottish know how to make a good pizza even better.

[@angelgreer2470]

Loved seeing all the live music. What a great evening you both had. What a lovely guest house too!😊🇬🇧

[@brentford2]

Great post I love it