Drinks Inverdruie, Aviemore & the Cairngorms
The Old Bridge Inn
A place for a drink in Inverdruie, Aviemore & the Cairngorms, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Evening.
Why go
Long-running pub by the Spey on the edge of Aviemore, serving food beside an open fire.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Aviemore & the Cairngorms, alongside 3 activities, 3 outdoor spots and 1 place to stay. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Strathspey Railway and Cairngorm Hotel.
- Type
- Drinks · Food
- Neighborhood
- Inverdruie
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Evening
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Aviemore & the Cairngorms, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Strathspey Railway
Heritage steam line from Aviemore to Boat of Garten and Broomhill, with seasonal Christmas services.
Activity · 0.3 mi straight-line - 2Cairngorm Hotel
Turreted granite hotel on Aviemore's main street, opposite the railway station.
Stay · 0.3 mi straight-line - 3Loch an Eilein
Loch in Rothiemurchus Forest with a ruined castle on its island and a flat circuit of about 5 km.
Outdoors · 2.6 mi straight-line - 4Glenmore Forest Park
Pine forest around Loch Morlich with waymarked trails, including the walk up to An Lochan Uaine.
Outdoors · 4.4 mi straight-line - 5Loch Morlich
Loch ringed by Caledonian pine with a sandy beach and a full view of the northern Cairngorms.
Outdoors · 5.0 mi straight-line - 6Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
Base for Britain's only free-ranging reindeer herd; guided hill trips walk out to the herd on the Cairngorm slopes.
Activity · 5.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
The Old Bridge Inn is a stop on our Edinburgh & the Cairngorms route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Aviemore & the Cairngorms
The Old Bridge Inn is our only drinks pick in Aviemore & the Cairngorms; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Aviemore & the Cairngorms guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Aviemore & the Cairngorms run from 39°F in January to 63°F in July; August is usually the wettest month. For The Old Bridge Inn itself, we suggest: Evening.
Modelled monthly averages for Aviemore & the Cairngorms from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Aviemore & the Cairngorms weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for The Old Bridge Inn, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 57.18389, -3.83036
- Destination
- Aviemore & the Cairngorms, United Kingdom
The Old Bridge Inn: quick answers
How much time do you need at The Old Bridge Inn?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at The Old Bridge Inn. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit The Old Bridge Inn?
Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Book a table for dinner over the holidays.
Which TripsCircle routes include The Old Bridge Inn?
The Old Bridge Inn appears on Edinburgh & the Cairngorms, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add The Old Bridge Inn to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Aviemore & the Cairngorms.
Plan Aviemore & the Cairngorms
- Aviemore & the Cairngorms travel guide 8 places
- Best time to visit Aviemore & the Cairngorms weather by month
- Edinburgh to Aviemore & the Cairngorms 89 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Aviemore & the Cairngorms
- CairnGorm Mountain Activity
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.