Ben Nevis Bar and Restaurant in Highland

Simply great, the atmosphere, the food, the service, the drinks

Perfect experience, the view of the lake is magnificent especially at sunset. Very warm welcome. Impeccable service, very friendly and welcoming employees. We ate well. Don't hesitate, go for it!

We stopped for lunch on the way back to Edinburgh. Exceptional homemade breaded prawns!

Great Restaurant/Bar with fantastic views of the water. Only stopped for a quick alcoholic refreshment. Good selection of beers and may well come back for food at some point.

Absolutely beautiful service, beautiful food and really good value for money! We had a stunning time here on our holiday to Scotland and would definitely recommend to everyone visiting Fort William, whether you are climbing the mountain or just here for the beautiful views and people. 🩷

Amazing staff, amazing atmosphere, food was unreal and cooked ti perfection. loved every moment of my dining experience

Best place in Fort William for a vegan evening meal

I've been in Scotland for two trips now accumulating 17 days. This is by far the greatest dining and bar experience I have had. Leslie & Guy have created an excellent atmosphere. The food was the best I have had in my life, no exaggeration. The friendliness of the staff and owners was beyond comprehensible. I cannot speak highly enough of my experience. Good people in the owners, be sure to meet them.

Very good restaurant. We went two times. We tried the pie, the Lochaber chicken and the venison lasagna. It was delicious. They also have a very complete list of whiskies. The atmosphere is very cosy and the staff is really nice.

Love Single Malt Whisky, good food and friendly cosy venue. This place has it all. Try the potato scones with haggis and cheese for a snack. Delicious

Dropped in for a drink, or four, after dinner and had the best time. Bar staff are absolutely brilliant. Good prices. Excellent atmosphere and really enjoyed talking Whisky. We will absolutely be returning and making sure we eat here too as the food smelt incredible. If you visit FW you MUST visit the Ben Nevis Bar.

We had such a lovely dinner here. From the moment we walked in we were made to feel comfortable and the service was top notch. The food itself was absolutely amazing, my boyfriend’s steak was lovely and my fish and chips was so tasty. A big shout out to Scott who was so friendly and gave us some great ideas to continue our road trip around Scotland!

Amazing pub, food and the staff were very kind.

Great place. Felt like a 'Home away from home' . Both the barkeeps as well as the patrons were simply nice to a stranger. Thanks!

Great vibes, cosy fire and delicious beer

A lovely pub with a real fire and massive windows looking out to see. Well established and dog friendly crowd. The food was superb - venison lasagne delicious - the staff were terrific. We had a great time and recommend it highly.

Warm atmosphere, impeccable service

Had the venison ragu lasagne, was amazing, the food and service is top class, well worth going.

We sadly only wandered down here after already having dinner, or else we would have loved eating here! We still got drinks and dessert and loved spending a relaxing evening by the fire!

Staff all friendly and very helpful. Food options great and gluten free options available

It was crowdy, but we got a nice cosy table. We ordered fish and chips and veg curry. Portions were very large, food freshly prepared. Fish and chips could be a little less greasy and curry a little more seasoned, but that our personal preference. I believe it could be perfect for British taste. Also - it is dog friendly place what is a big bonus for us. Also waiting time & prices could be slightly better.

Went here for dinner on a weekend break in fort William. Food was very nice and absolutely no complaints. Pie was delicious and mash and veg were also very good. Staff were lovely and friendly Would definitely recommend a visit if your in fort William

Came in on burns night and the tall gent who seated us was very nice and friendly also the waitresses. Once the food came i was in heaven with my Haggis neaps and tatties one of the best meals iv ever had. Bloody good food and good atmosphere can't wait to come back.

Memorable moment that I will remember all my life, I spent New Year's Eve 2024 there with my partner and friends and we had an incredible time.

Lovely place nice selection of food and drink and very friendly hosts. Take a coat when it cold unless you can get by the fire but can't wait to be back in Fort William so call in for dinner again soon

The worst fish and chips I’ve ever had in a pub!!! Sooooo poor

The worst fish and chips I’ve ever had in pub!!! So disappointing when asked how it was I told them the hard truth is was s…e I was offered pudding on the house which I declined. Stupidity I paid the bill and left, when I checked the receipt they had put a service charge on the bill

Busy, friendly cute little bar. Great option of foods and drinks and the service is local and lovely.

The atmosphere is a bit tense. There are tables placed directly in the pathway of the entrance so I'm order to move further into the restaurant, if anyone is sitting at those tables (there were when we arrived) you cannot get passed without bumping. It seems they reserve the front of the restaurant near the door and very tight crowded area for tourists which is understandable, but doesn't make a very good first impression when you can't get to the seat without bumping others on the way due to the extreme closeness of the tables and chairs. The food was served hot, which was nice. The garlic bread was tasty. However, the Mac and cheese should have been named mash and cheese as the noodles were so very over cooked they were simply mush. The taste was rather bland as well. Service could be helped by having more than one person serving and taking orders. They did have the person at the bar eventually start to help as it appeared the server couldn't keep up. The tile flooring also has breaks which could cause trouble if someone is using a cane and doesn't see them whilst moving about.

We couldn’t get a table the previous day so booked for a Sunday lunch at midday as they opened. We had a great view over the loch. Service and food of a high standard and the open fire made it really cosy. Kids meals were well received as was the vegetarian. Overall excellent meal.

Great in every way the haggis was awesome 👌

It was a very pleasant experience, a nice, quiet place with very good food and the staff very familiar and nice, we were served by Mrs. Lesley and Miss Tara to whom we thank from the bottom of our hearts for everything... I sincerely recommend, and we Elena and Fulvio will be back soon for... Thank you Lesley and Tara, see you soon🥰

Fantastic food and staff. The mussels were some of the nicest I have ever had

Stumbled upon this cosy pub and it was amazing! Fire was on and the views are stunning. We got the soup, Tattie scone nachos and the corn bites. Everything was really tasty and the Tattie scone nachos blew us away. We had a great time here! Would recommend.

Didn't try the food but was a lovely cosy wee pub.

Great place to try Scottish food!!!

The staff were great. Fantastic pub for atmosphere. Very busy pub. Some may not understand how things are in busy pubs but its worth the wait. Great veggie/ vegan options, vegan burger was delicious The owner and staff were very welcoming. Great service and atmosphere

Came for a meal new years eve was so nice, so Came new years day, the scotch broth was so nice, and the main , amazing place staff are so good will be back when we vist next year

By far the best meal I’ve had in the UK so far! Service was fantastic, efficient and attentive. Food was fresh and hot! Stunning view of the Loch from the window seats or on the outside deck! The home made curry or the pulled pork burger are a must to try!

Really not great Ok I went there on December 24 but it’s a bit of a tourist trap. There is much better

I loved this bar called in and yes they accepted our little dog, lovely cosy atmosphere with great views of the Loch, I ordered chicken curry it came with a large nan bread and rice, hubby ordered the chicken, ham and tarragon pie both meals were fab really enjoyed it, would definitely go back, the staff were soo friendly and kind, 5 sars from me. The price was very reasonable too.

Cute, friendly to my little yorkie, cozy, a fire, just what you need after a cold day outside.

Went around 6 and was seated immediately. Delicious food and drinks and very attentive waiters, highly recommend. Get the mussels appetizer!!

Amazing food and lovely atmosphere. The host was great, perfect pit stop travelling through the highlands

We had our Team Christmas party here and the staff couldn't do enough. Very welcoming, accommodating and the food was super! The bar lady (didn't get her name) was very good, she was pleasant and so polite.

Lovely place to go when it's quiet. Great food, lovely decor. A really good Scottish pub. Only "issue" was the steak maybe could have been done a little longer (asked for medium rare however was closer to rare) however it was delicious all the same and will definitely be back next time I'm across that way. Addition: really good haggis too.

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.

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

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

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!

Lovely place to visit, with absolutely wonderful scenery.

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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!

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)!!!

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 food, great service, reasonably priced. Highly recommend.

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.

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

Fantastic food great staff good atmosphere

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.

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!

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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.