Ben Nevis Bar and Restaurant in Highland

Friendly staff, great atmosphere, good drinks by a warm fire. Can't ask for much more.

The drinks and pricing is decent considering it’s a within a tourist attraction. The food isn’t that expensive however it’s very mid and just basic pub food. A lot of fries on the plate I will say that🤣

Lovely food nice coal fire staff really nice

Beautiful inside but staff very slow with drinks then one of our dishes came the next was about 15 minutes later to be honest I think we got the table next to us starter food ok then was totally in shocked at the way a family of four wer treated with the staff asking for id first of all they all wer at the bar and ordered drinks which the young man behind bar took the family sat down the young barman brought drinks over put the three drinks down then refused to give the gentleman sitting as asked for id who by the way looked about 25 years old the father asked for manager who was very rude we felt so uncomfortable we got our bill and left asap the fashioned if on his phone of the son but manager wasn’t having it told them just leave I’m sorry but it’s not the way to treat people

Don't trust them for gluten-free food as they don't understand cross contamination 🚫 GlutenFree FoodSafety Awareness

We went looking for a nice place with a bit of an atmosphere and good food menu. We certainly found it .

During our stay in Fort William, we visited this lovely restaurant on a couple of occasions. It is a cozy place, perfect for enjoying a beer or whiskey, as well as enjoying dinner. Its warm and authentically Scottish atmosphere, especially in winter, with the magic of Christmas decorations, makes you feel at home. A tavern with history, which has been able to adapt over the years without losing its essence.

Have attached the menu, burger was fine, stake and ale pie was amazing, don’t think I have ever had anything quite this nice, the pastry was on point. For desert got a hot chocolate; was perfect temperature not boiling hot and the taste was on point.

In Fort William, this pub can be found in the main high street. It is well worth a visit for the food. Venison lasagne and chicken, ham, and leek pies were ordered for 4 people. Staff are helpful and friendly Good value Highly recommend

Pre Xmas dinner with friends . Great service and fabulous food . Glad we booked our staff Xmas night out here in a few weeks as it’s soo good .

Brilliant wee pub, lovely food and fast service. Recommended

Very cozy and nice to spend a quiet afternoon

Nice place but very expensive, just have a drink, staff walking around with mobiles food was bland, cashing in on tourist

After a long day of travel, we got checked into our B&B and went to look for a place to have dinner. We found Ben Nevis Bar and Restaurant and decided to eat and have a drink. Staff were friendly. Food and drinks were good. The menu choice was vast. There was something for everyone including a few unusual choices. The ambience was spot on for what we were hoping to find, a traditional Scottish feel. We would go back again! Thank you!!

Ben Nevis Bar is one of the best experiences on my trip to the Highlands, we really had very little time for lunch, and at all times they supported us to serve us as quickly as possible. La hamburguesa, el pollo con puré de papa, las alitas de pollo frito, The burger, the chicken with mashed potatoes, the fried chicken wings, the beer, everything was delicious. We also ordered a slice of birthday cake, and they sang happy birthday to us. I hope to come back one day and visit you again. Greetings from Cancun, Mexico.

Visited this bar with my husband , daughter, son in law and 2 year old daughter. We were made to feel so very welcomed but the owners and staff. Nothing was too much problem for them . Although we did not eat here the quality of the food from the kitchen looked amazing and the comments about the food were all very positive . The pub itself is very friendly and very clean . Prices were very good .

Very nice pub, great beer and food! The food was overall maybe a bit too spicy, but very, very tasty!

We always eat here when visiting Fort William. We have always found the staff very friendly and attentive. The food is always freshly prepared and delicious

On the first night of our work trip we made the wise decision of having dinner at Ben Nevis - we all had the most delicious pies and decided to come back the next night! Everything we tried was delicious, the Ben Nevis Ale is great, and the staff were so kind and friendly (thank you Heinrich and Mounika for being so accommodating to our big group). Best place in Fort William!

Nice friendly staff, great tasting food

A great place to have a drink, a restaurant next door

A very nice place. Smiling and available staff. Extraordinary cuisine! 👍

Go to Wetherspoon's instead... Popped in here for lunch, but really wish we had gone elsewhere. We had a chicken burger, and a pulled pork and BBQ beef burger, and both of them weren't great. The chicken burger tasted cheap and heavily processed, and the beef burger was the same. It was also pretty dry and tough, and was missing the BBQ sauce. Both of us actually left a good chunk of our burgers and just ate the chips instead. We spent £56 pound, and the bill came with a service charge included, which felt like a bit of a slap in the face considering the food was bad and the service was non-existent apart from "here's your table, here's your food, here's your bill". I'd honestly recommend going to Wetherspoon's instead of this place if you want food. The food is about the same quality, but half the price. And the service was actually better in Wetherspoon's as well!

The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is nice and the atmosphere nice. I just felt a uncomfortable when the 'tip/service charge' was already added on. I was happy to tip, but didn't like being 'told' how much.

Worse burger I've had in a long time. It was so dry and was missing the BBQ sauce. My partner's steak and fries was good though, cooked as he wished and his sauce was tasty. Staff are lovely and very professional!

Nice, busy place. Good staff. Food bland, small portions and expensive for what you get. BEWARE they add 10% on to your bill for tips and don't point it out verbally although it does show on your bill. Check your bill before paying as I watched people paying and then leaving cash tips as well.

Lovely place to visit, with absolutely wonderful scenery.

Very welcoming pub, staff very friendly, led by an absolutely fantastic landlady. Food was delicious. They had an issue in the kitchen and the food was taking a while, land lady came over and apologised and gave us a free drink. Food followed not too long afterwards (worth waiting for). Went to pay the bill and due to having a little bit of a wait for food, landlady had deducted the cost of the food off the bill which was not necessary but much appreciated. Will definitely return next time we're up in the area. Also the carrots were amazing, not sure how they'd been cooked but they were delicious!

Great wee pub for a stop over to have something to eat. Good pub grub.

Pub grub aimed at tourists, sadly reheated in the microwave pasta dishes, the venison lasagna was absolutely dreadful, no sauce (genuienly none, no tomato no bechemel, could only be described as dry meat paste in pasta sheets. The manager kindly removed it from our bill and advised its batch cooked in big trays so some might not get sauce. The macaroni was passable, again clearly microwaved as the centre was like a nuclear reactor. Redeeming factors were they are dog friendly, but high prices for what's offered, and definitely geared at one time tourist visitors. Staff were friendly and the manager was nice, but not really saving what was a terrible experience.

Friendly service and nice atmosphere but the fish and chips was missing some taste.

Wonderful 80/- from Hanging Tree brewery And if you like single malt whisky there is a huge selection I will have to return for a session (God willing)!!!

Yeah its a nice pub nice food big portions but oh my lord you sit down and the waiters are just ON you like a pack of hungry dogs "are you ready to order would you like to order a drink can I take your order yet" my guy I just sat I need to pretend to browse the menu and contemplate my options before I order the fish and chips like always its theatre dude it's a dance you cannae rush me. Anyway good pub would recommend!

Excellent food, great service, reasonably priced. Highly recommend.

Had a late lunch here while staying in Fort William. Conveniently located on the High Street, this pub has a cosy and traditionally furnished interior with wooden beams and tartan upholstery on the seating. It was very busy when I arrived, the young bar staff looked a bit rushed as they were attending to a large party of tourists, but they were polite and friendly. Well stocked bar with a wide selection of whiskies. Enjoyed a refreshing pint of Aspall cider with my lunch. The menu was extensive and varied, and they were also doing a lunch deal of a panini with either soup or chips. Opted instead for the seafood chowder with a roll and butter. It was piping hot, could have done with a bit more shellfish and less potato, but it was flavoursome and filling. The roll was very fresh. Prices were about average. Would come here again and perhaps try one of their paninis if I return to Fort William!

Excellent restaurant. The restaurant was full when we arrived. The waiter suggested that we sit in their bar while waiting for a table to become available. The food was excellent. I recommend!

Good place, service as expected, as for the food, I imagined a little more flavor

What a great bar/restaurant. Staff are so friendly and helpful. Food was fantastic, large portions with great choices on the menu.

Nice restaurant with a good selection of food.

Fantastic food great staff good atmosphere

Wonderful staff nothing to much trouble, menu has alot of choices, not bad prices, Dogs made to feel welcome, Highly recommended this place.

I had soup from the house that tasted amazing, homemade food and a 10 deal, they do put the tip in the bill, it was the only time that happened to us in Scotland, I don't know if it's normal but it surprised me.

Stopped by lunch, the food was delicious and hot served in a cozy atmosphere. The menu and experience was so good we went back for dinner. Service, food and atmosphere top notch!

This bar should be visited if you are thirsty, hungry, or both! Kudos to the young bartender and friendly staff, well done! If we ever come back to Fort William, and we'd like to, we'll be coming back to Ben Nevis Bar!

Went here with 3 of us. Food was cold. Chips came out cold. Chicken burger came out cold. Returned them to then come out warm. Staff did not know how to deal with the complaint. Took the drinks off the menu . I just wanted hot food. The fish was fine but again don’t go well with cold chips. I very much doubt I’d return here. Definitely Better options.

Cosy traditional bar with wood burner. Very atmospheric. Restaurant part very busy Mussels were good but Sole wasn't Sole. Food more like pub grub. Staff friendly.

Lovely and cosy. Friendly staff. Good choice of drinks. Good location. Good choice on menu. Food is delicious. We ate there 4 out of 5 nights, could not do 5 nights as it was busy. Mid range pricing. We will be back!

A nice pub with a good selection on offer to eat. Friendly atmosphere. Busy even at 5 o’clock. If it’s warm enough, there’s a terrace upstairs that overlooks the loch.

Called in yesterday for the first time, the food was amazing, staff friendly brilliant atmosphere. I would recommend people to go here for a meal. We will definitely be back.

I went here with my flatmate because we couldnt be bothered to cook and it was once again a spectacular evening. We have been here a few times before and every time the experience is top notch.

Fantastic place to eat, we went on Sunday. The food was very delicious and abundant and very good prices. I recommend the place.

Very authentic, homely Scottish atmosphere. Good food, freshly cooked. Price/performance is completely okay.

Decent meal! Only place that was serving food after 7:30pm. Line was long but still got in. Steak and frites was what it was. Nothing special but did the job.

Busy pub, the staff need better training. We came in about 5.30pm and asked if we could book a table for 6.30pm, the waitress said no we would have to come back. That's fine. What she didn't tell us was that she needs to put our name on a waitlist? If she'd said that, we'd have done it there and then. Finally got seated but ended up in front of the door. It's cold in Scotland and people kept coming in and holding the door open. Rather than asking people to close the door she told me to wait?! I asked to be moved and was bluntly told no. We got our food which was Luke warm. I told her my chips were cold, she smiled at me AND WALKED AWAY. I asked to see a dessert menu. She brought me the bill. I tried to remove the service charge because the service was actually shocking, and she wouldn't. It's a tourist trap with average food, cold restaurant and rubbish staff. Go across the road to the geographer, you'll get way better value

Friendly service, but slow. Soup of the day - 3* Steak & ale pie - 5* Chicken, pulled ham & leek pie - 3* Cherry cheesecake - 2* Chocolate truffle brownie torte - 3* Waffles - 1*

Food was absolutely fantastic. The drinks were excellent as well. I highly recommend this pub.

Excellent service in a very charming pub

Lovely place very busy great choice of drinks and a lovely outside seating area to take in the view's. Worth a visit if in Fort William.

£19.77 For 2 bowls of Seafood Chowder including service charge might be acceptable if the quality of the food was exceptional. It was not. Would I visit again? No I would not. Beware, its a long winter before the gullible tourists return.

Long wait to be seated. Once ordered, what we didn't ask for is brought to us. The waitress tells us that for our request we have to wait 45 minutes and we agree to eat fish and chips, after 30 minutes of waiting and our complaint, the food finally arrives. Heavy compared to what I ate in Edinburgh. In short, I really don't recommend it.

Pasta with “haggis” (tasted like cheap Bolognese) was completely overcooked. Both sauce and pasta. This was charged £16. Fish and chips without any taste, the fries soggy. Beware of the tourist trap!! Service was nice and quick.

A little late in posting, was here on Sept 5th, all 17 of us and three dogs. What a wonderful location for a meal. Table booked two days before with the manager and she also made sure everything was perfect. The meals came as ready, in 3's or 4's so we're hot and fresh, every plate was cleared for mains, but highlight to me, ice cream desert. I do love good ice cream and this certainly was very good. I highly recommend the Ben Nevis Bar, the staff were amazing, food perfect and great atmosphere. Look forward to my next visit 🙂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Very charming place with cozy interior. We had to wait for a table but it wasn’t a big problem as they have a dedicated space by the bar to sit down and start with a drink. The staff was very polite. The food could have been a bit more flavoured ( for my taste) but the portions were big and of good quality.

Amazing waiting staff couldn't do enough for you. Sunday roast was tasty, hot and well presented. The lady on the door was on the ball and knew whom needed to be seen and instructed staff members in a polite and professional manner. The chap taking the order came back on two occasions to see if we were OK. The young lady bringing the food was polite and courteous. A nice well earned hot meal after completing the NC500 in the back of our ford kuga 😊

Came in on a Saturday night without a reservation and was told that the waiting time for a table was around 45 minutes. It was very busy and other restaurants also had queues. The friendly hostess suggested having a drink in the bar and told us that she would call us when our table was ready. We sat down and had a pint. After a while the hostess checked in and asked if we wanted to eat in the bar as well. We didn't mind and a professional waiter (Henrik, apologies if the spelling in incorrect) brought us the menus. Mij travel companion ordered soup and stew an I haggis and mussels. The starters came very quickly and then there was a little glitch. A large group entered and their food was brought to their table before our mains were delivered. We informed Henrik and came back to our table with apologies and informed us that our food would be about ten to fifteen minutes. Other guest caming in after us got their food as well, so clearly they had forgotten our mains and Henrik had reminded them of our orders. No big problem. The restaurant and bar were packed and we had already finished our starters, so we weren't starving. And both the hostess and the waiter seemed to be in control on a very busy night. And more importantly, the mains were worth waiting for while we were in no rush. When settling the bill, we wanted to leave a tip, only to be told by Henrik that a 10% service charge was already added to the bill. So, very honest members of staff as well. So, the food was good, apart fromna small error, the service was immaculate and the bill (tip) included was less than £70 for a dinner of two, drinks included. So, we were satisfied and would highly recommend this restaurant. But maybe make a reservation first, especially in the weekend.

Been here about six times over three vacations, every time for cider and the vegan burgers and the occasional chocolate Tarte and it was an absolute delight every time. Our dog was welcome too. It's not cheap but also not pricey, the ambience is great, and wandering through Fort Williams inner city you can see it's probably the most visited place all around. If you come for food during the busy hours (lunch or dinner) you likely have to wait for a table but you can spend the waiting time at the bar. Whenever I'm in Fort William, I'll likely make a stop here. It has never failed us.

Delicious! Great value for money

Went here twice during a weekend in FW. Nice place but got busy quite quickly so tables were hard to come by. Might have been that the weather was very good when I was there so people were all after outside tables. In fairness to the staff they helped alot with helping to seat people and organise a waiting list. Outside bar area has a great view. Long Highland Iced Tea worth a try (iron bru instead of lemonade) although can't see it catching on with the cocktail connoisseurs out there!

Late lunch great atmosphere, top service, good food.

If you’re looking for a place that feels very Scottish with good drinks and food, then this is the place for you. Had a lovely evening here after flying into Glasgow on our way to the Isle of Skye.

Helpful friendly staff. Good food and small bites

Excellent food and atmosphere. Food took a little longer than “normal” but was very hot and tasted great. Drinks and service was excellent.

Always the place to go after finishing the WHW. The haggis cheese nachos were really nice. With well kept real ale and a fire place, a balcony for the better weather.

Very busy on a Saturday night, but service was friendly and attentive. Great dinner!

Possibility of eating on the terrace facing the loch or inside. Good value for money. Difficult parking.

Had dinner , had the dog with us . Excellent food and friendly staff

Fantastic venue - all round. Good beers, great whiskys and awesome food. Cozy place on a cold night. It is very popular for dinner and had a great system for handling the wait time - their own bar next door to the restaurant. The staff are very efficient at managing the waiting clients and keeping the people moving. The food is excellent including several vegetarian options that are highly rated. There is also an outdoor area on warm days with a view over the water.

We stopped by for a quick drink before heading to our nearby campsite, and our experience turned out to be unexpectedly delightful. Shortly after we sat down with our lager and gin, a staff member, who was busy sorting out some incorrect food orders, kindly offered us a complimentary serving of ‘Tattie Scone Nachos’ since the original customer couldn't be found. What a pleasant surprise! I had never tried haggis before, and this dish was an absolute revelation—it was fantastic and completely changed our dinner plans. The dish, priced at £5.95, was substantial and delicious. It impressed us so much that we decided to order more Bar snacks. We ordered the ‘Spicy Halloumi Fries’ and ‘Salt and Crispy Chilli Shrimp,’ along with another round of drinks. My wife remarked that the shrimp was the best she’s ever had, and we were more than satisfied with our impromptu meal. If you’re in the area, I highly recommend trying the food here. You’ll be glad you did!

Visited with a large group from work, who were attempting the Three Peaks Challenge the following day. We had to wait a few minutes for tables to become available (visited Sunday evening with no booking), once seated orders were taken and bought out quite speedily. The food was delicious and plentiful. I couldn't finish my Mac and cheese 😭. Would definitely visit again.

Brilliant bar. Prices are fantastic. Lovely staff, sport on TV. Restaurant in one side, bar in the other. Popular place. Decent toilets. Food looks good too

Food was beautiful. Thought the drinks were very pricey though 🤔

The place's vibes are amazing, staff are so friendly and helped us find a proper seat after we arrived by just 2 minutes. Food is tasty and the portions there are splendid, one small dish is truly good for one that we had to cancel the burger. Muscles were so fresh and we loved the garlicky butter sauce. Prices are so okey compared to their portions. There is a parking nearby the place which was so convenient to us. A highly recommended place where you can really enjoy your dinner and drinks.

Excellent food and service! Had the seafood chowder and the steak pie.

First of all, the food was good. Muscle appetizer was amazing. A cozy bar with lots of energy. We placed drink and appetizer order quickly and soon followed with food order. Appetizer came out in 10 minutes. Then we waited and waited. Nobody checked on us, nobody asked if we need more drinks... We still waited. After 35 minutes we flagged someone down and got another drink order in. Then our we flagged our server and asked about the food, she came back in 1 minutes and said 4 more minutes... We waited again. After another 20 minutes we got up and asked someone if we could speak with the owner. At this point we had been waiting for food for 55 minutes. Then the food showed up. The owner approached and said he would talk after we finished eating. After the meal the owner apologized and said they were busy and the kitchen was backed up. He was very sorry. They were busy when we arrived but several tables had cleared and reseated and served so I know it wasn't the kitchen. I'm glad the owner didn't throw is inattentive server under the bus, but it was obvious it was her fault. The whole night she was more interested in joking with her coworkers, especially putting her hands on one who looked like a manager, than helping our table. Even when it was time to pay she had a poor attitude. If I go back I will not sit in her section, ever. Would have been more stars but one bad employee killed the review. (Cleaning spray on the bar where drinks we picked up was not a great look either)

Nice place, exactly what we needed! Beer choices a bit limited but they have the standards you'd expect. Caught the afternoon soon in the beer terrace at the back, it was full and a good atmosphere.

Convention center equipped for academic events.

Lovely place, fantastic service, delicious food. We enjoyed the holiday wonderfully with our family

Was told that it would be an hours wait for a table. Had to wait an hour and 45 minutes, which is very poor. This was at 6pm on a weekday. Food turned up and it was cold, very disappointed, would not recommend.

Lots of guests not so much staff so it may take a while but they do their best. Worth coming in when you are in town. Not had any food so cannot say.

Great Mac & Cheese w garlic bread!

Very considering staff and great food

Great steak and ale pie. Great Staff Worth the wait

Popped in today for lunch, they were very busy, but the friendly host found us a nice table by the window after a short wait. Food was good, would have preferred my burger to have been cooked slightly longer, but that's just my personal preference. All staff friendly and helpful, and the pub is dog friendly, which although we sadly no longer have one, we always prefer dog friendly pubs!

Had a very tasty lunch. Staff super friendly and quick, even though the restaurant was full.

A bar to remember very well. The attention was wonderful. The food is very good. Highly recommended!

Sadly, no photos were taken as we were stuffing our faces! Can recommend anything on the menu, in particular Ham & Haddie, mmm 😋 Twice we were welcomed at table 18 by the Hostess with the Mostess, wonderful atmosphere and great service! Thank you 🙏

Great food and generous portions

We stopped by for lunch and were met with a very warm welcome by the lovely staff. We were seated in a separate, quiet booth, which we thought was very considerate, unfortunately it got a little cold in there after a while. For starters we ordered the local mussels which were absolutely delicious with the chowder they came in! Then we had the salmon fillet with creamy haggis mash and asparagus and a buttermilk battered chicken burger. The salmon dish was great, very well seasoned and the combination of the mash with the haggis was delightful. However, the burger lacked in seasoning and the fries that came with it weren’t crispy (though I feel like that’s a general phenomenon in the UK and Scotland). Therefore I recommend choosing something off the menu that is specific to the region (which I foolishly did not do). All in all a very pleasant visit! Thank you. :)

Ham and haddie outstanding 👏 Fish and chips excellent Merry dancer beer bloody lovely. Tried 4 pub/restaurants before (glencoe inn (waited 25 mins not even a drink offered) ( Ballachulish hotel, no one came to see us) onich hotel, closed for lunch and cannog restaurant moved location)) Ben Nevis pub definitely worth your visit, very busy but it’s a good sign. Definitely would recommend.

Amazing gluten free fish and chips!!