Ben Nevis Bar and Restaurant in Highland

The best half Chicken I had. Next to stunning views

Very nice place! Great food, service, and ambience.

Just popped in for a few drinks, was dog friendly and the staff where all really polite and friendly , my dog even got lots of attention and a few treats.

A wonderful pub experience, with the greatest pub hostess I've ever seen; I'm sure she's Olivia Coleman's Scottish cousin. Food was great, if a bit pricey and wonderful drinks selection. Highly recommend. Amazing range of meals for anyone with a food intolerance.

Excellent food and service, but mostly grateful for the manager’s warm smile and cheery welcome. Cozy pub with kind staff!

The restaurant was full the waiter made us wait in the bar next door very good restaurant

We are delighted to have experienced this bar and restaurant, the welcome was excellent, there was a wait, we were offered to wait at the bar, it was quick! The waiters and waitresses are very pleasant, the restaurant menu is varied: burgers, Mac and cheese, Scottish specialties, fish and chips and plates suitable for children..... everything perfect! I recommend +++

Fabulous atmosphere, great service and the food was excellent And dog friendly

Amazing food and service really went the extra mile for my nan. Dog friendly and great sun terrace as well. Thanks for a great afternoon.

It's ok.....but probably only as a plan B No kids menu means you'll be paying full rate for half eaten dishes at £15-£17 a shot.

Been on the way to Glenfinnan viaduct . Stop Quick beer in the terrace Sunshine Nice tourism vibes What to say well recommend The Scottish guys working there are friendly and professional.

Fantastic friendly staff - gluten free options. Staff aware of dietary requirements and v happy to accommodate. Managed to find us a table on the sun terrace even tho they were extremely busy. Had to pay for the food up front but no problem. Terrace is ‘separated’ from the view by a busy road but it doesn’t spoil the vibe. Food tasty, lovely choice of wine but most of all it’s the great staff that make this place worth visiting

Nice views from the deck at the back.

Great service, tasty food and a nice atmosphere! Fair prices! I recommend it!

It’s right on the water, so it’s hard not to love the atmosphere. The staff were especially helpful with getting us a table outside. Drinks and food were great! Highly recommend.

Decided to nip in for a quick drink at lunchtime and so glad we did sat out on the veranda in the sun looking at stunning views very chilled feel, liked it so much we came back for tea, and the food was as impressive as the location and vibe, both had burgers and they were huge, the patties done perfectly and the salad fresh, sat in the sun felt like the perfect place at the perfect moment.. shame some other places don't take as much pride as the owners do here!! Do not miss this place it's the best in Fort William!!

Very friendly staff and great food. Booked a table for 9 on the wrong day and still found space to accommodate us! 5 ⭐ all round

Just had an amazing lunch here with our family. Great food, great service and the sun terrace just topped it off.

The first time I tried Scottish pie, the crust was crisp and fragrant, and the whole pie became very delicious when poured with gravy.

Great boozer. Cosy bar and friendly staff. Good pint of Guinness and a fine rusty nail

Lovely spot. Staff very attentive and ask if you’re on a tour, so your experience isnt rushed. Staff asked if we wanted to fire, since it was a windy and wet day. Soup and drinks we’re lovely

The ambience inside is so cozy and inviting (with a fireplace and nice pictures etc). The food was quite good. I had the shrimp. Service was also ok.

Lovely place, the food is amazing and the staff is very friendly and attentive! It's also super dog friendly, my wee girl loved all the attention she was getting. Would 10000% recommend 👌

Nice food and good beers 🍺 and whiskey 🥃

The Ben Nevis Ale tasted like heaven

We (2 people) spontaneously decided to eat and drink something there. Even though it was very full, a small table was arranged for us near the counter. The small stools were also swapped for chairs with backrests - very accommodating! The food was very delicious. The service was very friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Clear recommendation! Go there.

An excellent pub with cosy atmosphere, knowledgable, friendly bartenders and a boundless selection of whisky! We asked for our bartender’s recommendation and the whisky she choose was totally delicious and we really enjoyed hearing all about its backstory. Highly recommend this place!

Excellent food and really slick service, came in for a meal as a couple and had a lovely meal. Would recommend for gluten free options, particularly the fish and chips.

I had a very good rump steak and the ben nevis IPA. service was fast and accommodating. Would recommend!

Lovely spot for a sunny day on the outdoor decking area. Soup and bread were lovely and prices reasonable.

Best place for food and service in Fort William.

Delicious food, got salmon and it as supper delicious. Highly recommended here.

Unfortunately, did not try the food for which this pub is renowned. The specials looked great. Fantastic choice of beer and whisky. Friendly service but a little slow on the evening we visited. Beautiful bar, tables and seating.

Group of us stopped here after our well deserved hike, was absolutely blown away with the selection of choice. To start I had the salmon pate then the roast chicken was yummy. Friends had corn ribs, haggis scones ,land haddock gougons, .also pies vegetarian and steak. I would love to come back again as it was absolutely delicious, excellent service. And they had wait times as it was a Saturday night to be expected , however host and staff were extremely accommodating Can't wait to return.. 🎊🏡🎉

A cracker of a cosy pub. Lovely food, beer and whiskies. Service is exceptional. Typical pub grub.

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

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

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!

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.

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

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. 🩷

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!

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.

Great vibes, cosy fire and delicious beer

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 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

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

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.

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.

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.

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🤣

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

Lovely food nice coal fire staff really nice

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

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

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!