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Monday 12pm - 2pm 5pm - 8pm Tuesday 12pm - 2pm 5pm - 8pm Wednesday 12pm - 2pm 5pm - 8pm Thursday 12pm - 2pm 5pm - 8pm Friday 12pm - 2pm 5pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 2pm 5pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 2pm 5pm - 8pm

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The Old Inn, Gairloch, is a Traditional Highland Coaching Inn with a difference overlooking Gairloch
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28/10/2026

✨ HELP DEMBA FLY HOME WITH £2,000 FOR SENEGAL! ✨

Our chef Demba will soon be travelling home after being with us at The Old Inn in Gairloch since March. Thanks to your amazing support so far, we’ve raised £1,306! Whether you’ve dined at The Old Inn for one of Demba’s dishes or donated online, you have helped support this cause, thank you so much.

We’re making one final push to reach £2,000 before he sets off in just a couple of weeks, delivering immediate aid straight to the Malick Diop School in his home village of Thiaroye-sur-Mer.

🌱 100% Direct Impact — Zero Red Tape
Every penny we receive goes straight into Demba’s hands so he can physically buy supplies locally and deliver them straight to the classroom. No admin fees, no middleman!
(GoFundMe takes a tiny standard card fee, but 100% of what we receive goes directly to the cause).

✏️ How your small donations make a BIG difference:
Even a small gift goes a huge way towards providing:

Classroom & Art Supplies: Paper, colored pencils, paint, brushes, and floor mats for 3–6 year-old pre-schoolers.
Visually Impaired Learning Tools: Specialised tactile drawing tools (cubarium), Bristol board, and styluses.
Courtyard & Lighting Fixes: Climate change has contributed to the school being closed for flooding. Helping pave the flooded courtyard so children can safely return to class, and restoring power.

Every £5, £10, or £20 helps put vital tools directly into a child's hands!

👉 HOW YOU CAN HELP:
💻 Donate Online: Link in the comments!
📲 Share: Spreading the word costs nothing and helps massively!

Let’s show Demba the true strength of our Highland community before he departs! 🌍❤️🤝

19/10/2026

That’s a wrap on our 2026 season! 🥂✨

This weekend, our brilliant team from The Old Inn and Gairloch Highland Lodge gathered for our end-of-season party to celebrate another fantastic year.

As we close our doors for a well-earned break, we want to send a huge, heartfelt thank you to all our amazing guests, locals, and visitors who stayed, dined, and spent time with us this year. You made it truly special!

We can't wait to welcome you all back next season. Until then, take care and see you soon! 👋

16/10/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! 🍂 FINALE NIGHT AT THE OLD INN

The stoves are lit, the pasta is fresh, and Demba’s Signature Chicken Yassa is bubbling away on the stove! 🍲✨

Tonight is our final service of the year before we close our doors for the winter. Join us from 5:00pm for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, great drinks, and wonderful company.

🌿 Remember: Every order of Demba’s Yassa tonight directly supports the Nio Far project, funding schools and healthcare in his home village in Senegal.

📞 Last-minute tables: We have a small number of tables remaining for tonight! Give us a call on 01445 712006 to snap up a spot.

Let’s send the season off in style! Nio Far — We Are One. ❤️

14/10/2026

⏳ JUST TWO DAYS TO GO | OUR FINAL NIGHT OF THE SEASON

This Friday 16th October, we turn off the stoves at The Old Inn for the winter, but not before one last, very special evening together! 🍂🕯️

Our kitchen will be serving up Demba’s Signature Chicken Yassa—a slow-cooked West African favourite packed with citrus, mustard, caramelised onions, sweet peppers, and olives.

✨ Eat Good, Do Good: Every plate of Yassa ordered on Friday directly supports the Nio Far project, helping fund essential school, healthcare, and community work in Demba’s home village of Thiaroye-sur-Mer as he prepares for his journey home.

Prefer pasta? We’ll also have a full line-up of our signature fresh, handmade pasta specials running throughout the evening! 🍝

📍 Where: The Old Inn, Gairloch
🗓️ When: Friday, 16th October | From 5:00 pm
📖 Menu: View the full menu in the first comment below!
⚠️ Tables are filling up fast for our final night! Please make sure to reserve yours in advance:

🔗 Book online or 📞 Call us: 01445 712006

Let’s make our last night one to remember. Nio Far — We Are One! ❤️

07/10/2026

OUR SEASONAL FINALE: FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER

As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to fall, our doors will soon close at The Old Inn for another winter. It has been a season filled with warmth, incredible company, and unforgettable moments, and we want to gather one last time to celebrate with you all.

For our final evening service of the year, we are bringing back the dish you loved most: Demba’s Signature Chicken Yassa 🍗🍋

Slow-cooked tender chicken marinated in citrus, mustard, and caramelised onions, brought to life with sweet peppers and olives—a comforting classic straight from Demba’s home village of Thiaroye-sur-Mer.

✨ A Dish with Heart & Purpose
Throughout the season, Demba has poured his passion into sharing his culture with us. Every single order of Chicken Yassa on Friday 16th will directly supports the Nio Far project, helping fund vital schools, healthcare, and community work in his village as he prepares for his annual journey home.

🍝 To round out our final menu, our kitchen will also be serving a selection of our fresh, handmade pasta specials throughout the evening.

📋 View the full finale menu here:https://theoldinn.net/seasonal-finale-menu-2026/

📅 Friday, 16th October
⏰ Evening Service: Served from 5.00pm
📍 The Old Inn, Gairloch

⚠️ As it’s our final night, table bookings are strongly recommended. Please reserve your table online at theoldinn.net or call us on 01445 712006.

From all of us at The Old Inn and from Demba, thank you for your incredible support this year. Come share a meal, swap stories, and help us end the season on a high. "Nio Far" — We Are One. 🤝✨

25/09/2026

As the seasons change and the nights begin to draw in, our evening menu at The Old Inn, Gairloch has changed too. 🍂

We’ve kept some of the favourites, while adding a few dishes that feel just right for the cooler Highland evenings.

Look out for Seared Venison Haunch Steak with truffle-oil infused polenta, Portobello mushroom, cherry tomatoes, kale and demi-glace; our warming Makhani Chicken with wild rice and naan; Venison Lasagne with pomodoro sauce and aged Parmesan; and Freshly Made Pasta with celeriac, chestnut, sage and tenderstem broccoli.

Alongside these you’ll still find plenty of Old Inn favourites, from our own beer-battered haddock and Highland mussels to local butcher’s haggis with neeps & tatties — plus homemade burgers and a selection of desserts.

And when it's dark and cold outside, there are few better places to be than tucked inside a Highland inn, with good food, a drink in hand and the fire glowing nearby. 🔥

Come in, get cosy and enjoy an autumn evening at The Old Inn, Gairloch. 🍂🏔️

23/09/2026

🚗💨 TRAVELLING THE NC500 OR LIVE LOCAL TO GAIRLOCH? DON’T MISS DEMBA’S DIMANCHE DISH THIS SUNDAY!✨

If you’re passing through Gairloch on Sunday 27th September, stop by The Old Inn for a truly special, one-day-only culinary event! 🍽️

Chef Demba is cooking up Firire—a celebrated Senegalese coastal classic featuring whole fish seasoned with garlic, mustard, citrus, and a hint of chilli, fried until golden and ultra-crispy. It’s served with a rich onion sauce, sweet fried plantains, and a refreshing side salad.

❤️ Food with a Purpose:
A portion of every single dish sold goes directly to the Nio Far project, helping fund supplies for the school in Demba’s home village of Thiaroye-sur-Mer, Senegal.

Whether you’re wrapping up an NC500 road trip or enjoying a local Sunday outing, come experience authentic West African Teranga (hospitality) in the heart of the Scottish Highlands!

⏰ Available for both LUNCH and DINNER service
📍 Location: The Old Inn, Gairloch (IV21 2BD)
📅 Date: Sunday 27th September
⚠️ Booking is essential as tables sell out quickly!

👇 RESERVE YOUR TABLE:
💻 Online: See link in the comments
📞 Phone: 01445 712006
🚶‍♂️ Or pop in to see the bar team!

14/09/2026

✨ DEMBA’S DIMANCHE DISH: A TASTE OF SENEGALESE TERANGA ✨

Join us at The Old Inn, Gairloch on Sunday 27th September for another one-day-only culinary experience! This month, Demba is serving up a celebrated coastal classic: Firire! 🐟

What is Firire?
It features fresh, whole fish seasoned in a punchy marinade of garlic, mustard, citrus, and a touch of chilli, fried to crisp, golden perfection. Served alongside a sharp, savoury onion sauce, sweet fried plantains, and a crisp, refreshing salad, it’s a vibrant feast packed with incredible flavour.

Food with a Real Purpose
We are now entering the final stretch before Demba travels home to Senegal in November! A portion of every single dish sold goes directly towards the Nio Far project, helping us fund vital supplies and improvements for the school in Demba's home village of Thiaroye-sur-Mer.

⏰ Available for both lunch and dinner service!
📍 Location: The Old Inn, Gairloch
📅 Date: Sunday, 27th September
⚠️ Booking is essential! Our Dimanche Dish events fill up quickly, so please reserve your table early to avoid missing out.

👇 HOW TO BOOK:
💻 Online: https://theoldinn.net/table-reservations/
📞 Phone: 01445 712006
🚶‍♂️ Or pop in and speak to the team at the bar!

Come share a table, enjoy an incredible meal, and help us make a huge push toward our £3,000 target before Demba sets off! 🤝🍲❤️

03/09/2026

🎉 A MASSIVE THANK YOU FROM DEMBA & THE TEAM! 🎉

We are completely blown away by the incredible support our Dimanche Dish events have received over the last few months. Because of your generosity and love for Demba’s cooking, here is where our total stands so far:

• £712.80 raised directly from the 4 x Dimanche Dish meals at The Old Inn 🍽️
• £85.00 given in cash donations 🪙
• £143.00 raised online via our GoFundMe page 💻

✨ GRAND TOTAL SO FAR: £940.80! ✨

That is nearly a third of the way to our £3,000 target for the school in Thiaroye-sur-Mer—a truly amazing milestone!

The Countdown is On... ⏳
Demba is scheduled to travel back home to Senegal this November to start making real, tangible improvements for the school children.

With just two months left before he flies out, we are making a big push to get as close to our £3,000 target as possible. Every single pound raised goes straight into buying vital educational materials, fixing up classroom facilities, and supporting the village's vulnerable youth.

If you haven't had a chance to donate yet—or if you simply want to buy a child a set of school books for the cost of a coffee (£3)—you can support the project in two easy ways:

1. Pop into The Old Inn for the next Dimanche Dish (details will follow soon!)
2. Donate online in seconds via our GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/two-shores-one-sky-gairloch-to-senegal

Thank you all so much for showing what the true Highland spirit is all about. Together, we really are proving that we share Two Shores, One Sky. 🌍❤️🤝

29/08/2026

🚨 TOMORROW AT THE OLD INN, GAIRLOCH 🚨

Don't forget—Demba’s Dimanche Dish is happening tomorrow, Sunday 30th August! 🍽️

Demba will be cooking up Domoda, a rich, mouth-watering Senegalese meat stew packed with tender vegetables and a vibrant, tangy tomato twist.

⏰ Available for both LUNCH and DINNER service!

❤️ Food with a Purpose: A portion of every single dish sold goes directly to the Nio Far project, helping support the village school in Thiaroye-sur-Mer.

Tables are filling up quickly! If you haven't secured your table yet, book online at theoldinn.net/table-reservations/ or call us on 01445 712006.

Come hungry, support a fantastic cause, and join us for a taste of Senegalese Teranga! 🤝🍲

Address

Flowerdale Glen
Gairloch
IV212BD

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 2pm
	5pm - 8pm
Tuesday	12pm - 2pm
	5pm - 8pm
Wednesday	12pm - 2pm
	5pm - 8pm
Thursday	12pm - 2pm
	5pm - 8pm
Friday	12pm - 2pm
	5pm - 8pm
Saturday	12pm - 2pm
	5pm - 8pm
Sunday	12pm - 2pm
	5pm - 8pm

Telephone

+441445712006

Website

http://www.theoldinn.net/

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