Ben Nevis Bar and Restaurant in Highland

We went here as a large group of 11 (including 2 children) after we had eloped in the mountains. Bride and groom were late due to the weather, and the staff were nothing but understanding. Nothing was too much trouble, food was tasty and quickly prepared and we were all impressed by the whisky knowledge from the staff. I did take a star off, as I really struggled to eat the haddock of my dish due to the sheer amount of bones, which ruined the experience of such a tasty meal otherwise. Would recommend a switch to fillet, to avoid this. Desserts were lovely, but the staff truly make this place.

One of the best restaurants we've been to in Scotland, an adorable waiter, quantity and quality, thank you very much! to do!

We were here 2 nights in a row (also for the lack of other options since lots of places were closed or already full). The food was good, nothing great but definitely grateful for the vegan and vegetarian options. We also really liked the fish and chips - big portion as well. First night we felt a little scammed by the waitress. She brought the bill and didn’t point out to us that a service fee was already added to the bill. We added an additional 5£ as a tip since we didn’t see it until after we paid and she didn’t even say thank you. The second night we went, the waitress immediately pointed out that a service fee was added and that we were able to choose the original amount or the one with the added service fee or choose the tip ourselves. I think this is how service should be handled - with transparency. The host at the door was very friendly. It’s possible that you can’t get a table right away and are asked to wait in the bar just opposite of the restaurant. We did that the 2nd night. We only waited for 15 mins but unfortunately weren’t served the promised drinks.

The mussels are fresh and tasty and the portion is much larger than expected...the wait staff are excellent - very warm and friendly. The light bites menu has good options for kids too.

Ordered the seafood chowder and fish and chips. Seafood chowder had big chunks of fish which was good. But the chowder wasn’t as thick as I would like or what I thought chowder should be. Fish and chips was disappointing. Batter was crispy but the inside was kinda wet and the fish didn’t stick well to the batter.

Had a fantastic day/night in here yesterday. Food was delicious. The bar man Scott was an absolute delight. So happy and eager to please everyone. He looked after us very well indeed. Beautiful surroundings and Scott is a diamond to have behind the bar.thanks again and look forward to returning to sample the great food and drink and warm hospitality on our next trip.

Deliberated where to eat and trying to support local businesses instead of chains. Chose this place as it looked welcoming. 4 drinks, 3 cans of coke and a beer 4 of us eating steak pie and chips, bacon cheese burger and I ordered vegetable curry there were 2 options literally bites or main. £7.99 and £13.99 I’m presuming I got the £7.99 portion with a tiny pot of rice but charged the £13.99. Then with a 10% service charge on top cost £85! Ouch! Not blown away or convinced it was worth this price.

Had 2 great meals and drinks here

Yummy Authentic Repetition is a must You did really well. The barman is great.❤️

Unfortunately the burger was very oily and the coleslaw could be improved.

I came here for a coffee, and the service was swift and very friendly. At the time, it wasn't super-busy, but there were about a dozen patrons. The atmosphere is nice, they have a great selection of beers and ales, and are conveniently located on the high-street. The windows in the rear have excellent views, and the whole decoration of the bar is spot-on. The two halves have their own distinct feel and mesh together. I will be back here before I return to London.

Food was standard but the atmosphere was great

Nice place with lots of seats but the food was barely edible. The burgers don't even have a slice of tomato or a leaf of lettuce, but the fries aren't bad. Large selection of beers and whiskies. Fast staff.

Food was average - the bar was very busy on the Easter weekend and I had an impression that the food was reheated in a microwave. They were flexible with the seating arrangements which was great. They also tried to accommodate everyone who wanted to have food on this busy evening and served food until much later than other places. We felt rushed to pay the bill even though there was nobody else waiting for the table. Gentleman at the bar was friendly and explained different beer options. I have a feeling that our impression would be much better on the normal weekend, but on this occasion it's *** only mainly due to very average food and small local beer selection.

A lovely experience ! The service was amazing !

Popped in for a couple of drinks, a super friendly bar, man, and great local ales. A good, friendly atmosphere.

Very good Gluten Free options for coeliac. I would eat here again. A busy place but the service is spot on- polite and professional. You can eat in the restaurant or in the bar area. Nice atmosphere, there was some nice singing, a proper pub. They managed to quickly deal with a rowdy woman who was shouting and looking for attention, and her enabling friends who complained that the staff were unprofessional after she was asked to leave. In fact they could not have been more professional with these awful people.

Was in the Ben Nevis Bar for a meal and some drinks. Great food and service.

Great Pub. Ask them to put some black current juice in your cider!

Great service, coffee, and homemade pancakes

Had a brilliant breakfast here, the coffee was really good. The pancakes were excellent, freshly made and a very generous portion. The staff were lovely and couldn't do enough for you, would definitely recommend.

Great selection of scotch and beer, friendly service, great atmosphere. A great place to visit as an American touring through Scotland.

It says open until 11 p.m. and we arrived there at 8:30 p.m. and we were told: Closed......

Had a few wiskys on the back terrace in the sun, overlooking the Loch. It was lovely. Some smokers. After dinner inside but a tour group came in so was very noisy. No music as advertised. Meal was reasonable. Service good.

We visited for a few drinks with poppy our dog. Lovely cosy and friendly. Did not eat but the food looked fantastic. Good real ale and whisky selection. Will go back on next visit to area.

Excellent staff food and drinks was great

Friendly place, with pleasant staff.

Highly recommend. Lovely food, staff friendly, good atmosphere. Photos on the walls are interesting to have a look at. Do yourself a favour and DITCH the other spoon chain pub just down the road serving the usualy dog food. Food is much better in here.

Good real ales. The staff are nice and friendly. When the peat fire is going in the winter, it's is realy cozy. Now this is just me. But when it's busy, it us realy noisy. Just the way sound resonates round the room. But I'm sensitive to these things. I usualy pop in for a, quite pint and a chat. But if you are just out fur a 'swally', then all good. The food is OK. Perhaps a notch above standard pub grub. Try the 80 shilling on draught. Hard to find it these days.

Good atmosphere, very nice server. The food is good but not amazing either. The places are pretty and well decorated. On the other hand, we did not include the costs on our receipt 🤔 which were billed to us obligatorily even though this is optional and at the customer's discretion (more than £8 all the same!)

Popped in after a recommendation in a nearby shop. This is a busy popular bar by the look of it. The dining room was full and lively. We ordered fish and chips which were really nice, especially the fish. Slightly lower rating given for service simply because we had to move tables twice due to food being served in different dining areas at different times of the day and I guess we arrived at cross over times. Otherwise all good.

Pub was nice, but very cold, it says outside real log fire, we went in , in February, log fire not on, no heating on, cold. Expensive so we went back to the local pub the crofters, warm , friendly, and cheaper. Wasn't impressed with nevis, maybe OK in summer but pricey too.

Staff were clearly overworked as pub was busy but still delivered great food and friendly service. A great option throughout the year

Food was good but the service was amazing!!!

Very friendly and helpful staff. Food was very tasty and a good portion size, the burger and fries would be perfect. However, the coleslaw on the wheel from the plate wasn't that good, it was missing everything, and I personally didn't need it. In terms of price, I have to say I ate very well considering Scottish standards. Ambience was very warm and inviting.

Stopped in to get out of the chill and have a late lunch. The barman was very friendly to me and several other out of town visitors who came in. I got the seafood chowder and it is a highlight of this trip and maybe some of the best I’ve ever had! Pop in if you’re in the area. They’re very knowledgeable on the local walks and attractions as well.

Excellent food, friendly staff and nice view out the window. Plenty of gluten free options on the menu for me. The GF seafood chowder and fish and chips are very good, partner had venison pie which smelt awesome.

Good scottish pub with live bands sometimes

A warm welcome, quality service, a very pleasant atmosphere with a small fire. We ate really well, the dishes were plentiful, nothing to complain about, it’s a must-see place in Fort Williams!

Lovely meal, 10/10 staff. Just needed some music on to give a wee bit more atmosphere! Otherwise best bar in fort William! We will be back again! X

The food here was very good. Good choice of real ale

A very cosy wee pub! Came out of the rain to find the fire roaring inside and a warm welcome from staff. Food menu is basic, but generous portions and excellent produce.

Lovely homely pub with nice array of draught beers and a nice relaxed atmosphere. The service we got on our short stay off the waiter was lovely .made us most welcome

While passing through Fort William we had dinner here, nothing to say, we ate well! Impeccable service, and good beer! 🍻 The restaurant is beautiful, we have a good time there.

What a warm and wonderful stop for lunch. The food was amazing. The service was friendly and fast. The fire was toast and the little bit of peet added to the ambiance. This would be a lovely bun to sit back and relax in after a day on Ben Nevis or just to catch up with friends !

Myself and my girlfriend had a fantastic dinner here. The tattie scone nachos and mussels were delicious to start and the fish and chips and steak pie were also lovely. Solid section of beer and whiskies too. The highlight of our visit was our server (according to the receipt he was called Scott) - he clearly loved his job and enjoyed interacting with everyone, his great service truly did make all the difference and he kept up his spirits despite serving the food to a busy bar all by himself! The atmosphere in the bar was very cosy but it did struggle with the -8 temperature outside so was a bit cold but understandable.

Substantial pub fair with a lovely view of the loch. Service was wonderful, and bar staff were able to offer great recommendations for drinks from the local regions. Pub IPA was also great.

Hey, the rating l gave should be more than enough. What else do you want? I could say you don't have takeaway containers. Which l found odd. Regardless all was good. You went there. So l went here. Satisfied 😚

Visited a few times during my week stay in Fort William. Lovely cosy little bar with brilliant service and beautiful food. Highly recommend!

Great local food, nice drinks selection

Buen ambiente, perfecto para cenar una noche fría de invierno cerca de la chimenea. Tienen una buena variedad y selección de whiskies Escoceses.

Mandy ,Bonnie (the border terrier)and I had a wonderful lunch by the fire, in Tuesday 9-1-2024,great ale and superb food, 2 guys provided great service a testament to Scottish hospitality . Thank you so much Jonathan

Beautiful friendly pub with really attentive staff a lovely warm fire and a spectacular venison burger

Delicious food and friendly staff! 💖

Been there some weeks ago. Excellent service, very friendly and very good food. Can definitely recommend the salmon!

Fine Scottish whisky and delicious local beer

바와 레스토랑이 분리되어 있어 음식과 식사를 같이 하기가 어려움. 다양한 위스키가 있어 즐기기 편함

Awesome food, really good service and dogs allowed

Amazing! We had the best food, best service and a brilliant evening.

Very friendly, polite and helpfull staff. Food was good. Dogs friendly 😊

We had a great time here, originally coming here for food and drinks at Hogmanay, before deciding to return the following night for food again. Scott and the rest of the team were very welcoming, and could not have done any more to accommodate us, despite them being exceptionally busy both nights. We will definitely be back.

I would recommend this place if you are travelling through Fort William. The food was decent but some parts of our food were over cooked, but that tends to happen sometimes. We were standing at the entrance for quite a while before any of the staff members came to seat us, we didn't really know what to do other than wait. If you get a window seat the view is amazing and the interior of the restaurant is very warm and nice too.

I wish I was fatter! I loved every bite of my haggis neeps and tatties and venison burger. The seafood chowder was a dream I wish I could do back home. Lovely staff, beers great. I wanted proper Scottish food and I got it! Only gave it four stars for service because if busy can be a tad slow but who care in the grand scheme of life. We will be coming back when we book our next holiday to Scotland.

Nice cozy bar and restaurant. Starter size meals were impressive quality. Beers mediocre. Service wanting.

Sin duda alguna un lugar de lo mejor! Comida y bebidas de primera! Atención excelente!!

Excellent service, we were welcomed very friendly 🤘😁🤘

Super Pub. Die Qualität des Essens hat uns auch überrascht. Das Weihnachtsangebot mit 3 Gängen war super lecker, ausreichend/viel und preislich wirklich top! Der Service war auch super. Kleine Verzögerung beim Nachtisch wurde auf Nachfrage entschuldigt und sofort nachgeholt. Einige Gerichte können auch als vegetarisch/vegan geordert werden. Bier war lecker. Rundum ein gelungener Abend.

Food was excellent ,service from one older lady who was very rude and made a derogatory comment to my mrs was a disappointment she shouldn't be in the hospitality industry, but the manager dealt with her and couldn't have been anymore apologetic and our food and drinks were on the house.

Buen restaurante en la zona ya que sirve cena a partir de las 20:00, algo no muy común en la zona. La comida es muy abundante y deliciosa, destacamos el steak pie que estaba increíble. Servicio muy rápido y agradable.

Great pub, great food and a fantastic atmosphere. Very friendly.

Everything's class but ameerah's beard touched my drink

Gluten free magic. Great service and food options. Dedicated fryer and delicious on tap cider. I'd go again. A bit pricey but understandable for the location.

The quality of the food was very disappointing, turkey was rubbery, vegetables had no flavour and some were burnt, fish and chips very oily. I wouldn't recommend.

Had dinner reservations. Was a busy evening. Staff was slammed. Didn’t matter staff was attentive and nice. Food was good. My party kept it light on the food but we very much enjoyed your long highland teas. I don’t suppose you would share that recipe ;)

Visited this place on Friday both for lunch and evening meal . We both liked this place and the staff on both visits were friendly , helpful and professional. Again both times the food was very good especially in the evening , the fish and chips were the best ever on a plate and as for the sticky toffee well wow delicious so no problems with the service , staff or the food . My one little gripe is that when I get the bill I only ever look at the price and pay that’s it job done tip left great everyone happy …????? This time I kept the bill to remind to leave a review as it was so good , only to find out that there is an automatic service charge already added to the bill which I of course never noticed as I don’t check for that and have never had that before in any of the restaurants we have been in ever . I find it a bit strange in a little place like this they have to do this especially when the food and service is so good ?? So I actually ended up paying 25% of the bill rather than just the 10% the add . I wonder how many other people get caught out by this rather underhanded detail ??? Even allowing for the above we shall definitely visit here next time we are in “The Fort “ for the good reason but shall definitely check the bill next time .

Pranzato velocemente, pub tipico con arredamento caldo e caminetto acceso...servizio veloce e cibo molto buono e curato.

We were recommended this restaurant by our taxi driver taking us from Ben Nevis Holiday Park. We were really lucky to get the last table though. Amazing food! Quick service even though it was busy. Thoroughly recommend this as somewhere to eat in Fort William!

Attentive staff, decently good food, fireplace vibe is really nice :)

Wir wurden herzlichen begrüßt und bewirtet. Jedoch haben die Kellner kaum was zur Karte erklärt, zum Beispiel was die Suppe des Tages ist. Das war in anderen Restaurants in Schottland Gang und Gebe. Das Ambiente war sehr angenehm und hatte schottischen Charme. Trotzdem wirkte es nicht wie ein traditioneller Pub, obwohl dies auf der Internetseite stand. Das Essen hat uns leider nicht geschmeckt. Die Fish and Chips trieften vor Fett und der Burger war „der schlechteste, den ich je gegessen habe“ so mein Freund. Die Getränkekarte war jedoch super. Fazit: als Bar gut, aber bestellt kein Essen.

Having visited Fort William numerously and quite a few times in this restaurant when up for the Commando Remembrance weekend. It was great to visit again with my British Military Veteran family. Restaurant was only half open for some strange reason, but once we tucked into the pot of Mussels nought mattered. Served by a delightful young lady Meenah we think, who was born in the UAE and is thoughtful of joining the RAF Don’t hesitate a wholesome life of adventure awaits.

This spot was recommend by a local bartender at another bar. The service was fast when we sat down we orders drinks right away and then dinner when the drinks came out. After that we were in our own until we were done eating and some time after. The server never came back the whole time. Ordered water and never got that. Wanted another drink snd needed a spoon but we were SOL. Just poor service and this is coming from a former server of 10+ years. They just get you in and out quick.

If this place is #1 I shudder to think about the others! Overrated, to say the least, yet still packed both times we went there. Food is awful (veg burger) to very good (mussels) and service is largely indifferent..

We got a table around 7:30pm. The restaurant was very busy and our table was in a booth in a walk way outside of the main restaurant floor. I’m not sure if it was our isolated location or the very busy night but service was slow and intermittent. I had a large portion of mussels and they were very good. My wife enjoyed her salmon. The sticky date pudding was nice but the ice cream was grainy and crystalline. Overall it was ok but service made for a slow meal.

Gutes Essen (Haiggis+ Pie), freundlicher Service trotz Stress, teilweise nette Aussicht, Reservierung empfohlen-ansonsten im Pub warten, liegt in der Fussgängenzone (öffentliche Parkplätze ca. 5 Minuten weg), jederzeit wieder

When we arrived there were no tables. We were advised to get a drink & a table would be a boon 45 mins. With in 10 we were seated. Food was excellent quality and good service.

Never usually do a bad review as you can see from my history but this prompts one.e Please wait to be seated sign - nobody ever comes, ever. So I went to the bar to ask, server says yeah sot anywhere i'll bring a menu, never came, had to ask. Then one of the waiters became really quite rude and aggressive to anyone who did similar or even ones that waited at the sign. Seemed to truly despise all customers. There is no bar service yet the staff all seem to make a concerted effort to ignore literally anyone that tries to get their attention no matter how politely. Food was very average and the pie was, well, a lie. It was a rubbish stew with an overdone blob of pastry on the side?! The only redeeming thing was, a waitress that had just come on shift gave me the bill and pointed out the service charge and made it very clear it was optional. I opted for it to be removed, food was pricey enough without paying for the waste of time. Sorry but this place meeds a serious overhaul of layout, staffing and practices.

We're on a coach trip to Scotland. The Ben Nevis was recommended by friends. We had Cullen Skink, ham and cheese panini, chips. Belhaven black to drink. Staff friendly and helpful, food lovely. Highly recommended.

Everything was delicious and service was impeccable! We normally don’t leave reviews but found it necessary to do so for this fantastic restaurant. You’re able to wait at the bar due to the long (but worth) wait for their restaurant.

We were shopping in Fort William and decided to call into the Ben Nevis Bar for a drink. Firstly I must say that we were treated very well by staff and we asked if we could sit on the outside deck. This review is for the other poor diners that were sat outside and the appalling way that they were treated by one of the servers. People arrived and sat down and he made them get up and move to the left side of the deck. The worst bit was when people were eating food, he brought the bill and stood there until the person stopped eating and paid the bill. Never seen anything like it, he wants to learn some customer service.

We had our friends 60th birthday meal here and I can honestly say the food was to die for. Clean plates all round by end of meal. The restaurant was extremely busy and the staff were extremely busy too, but they had everything under control and were verty attentive and on hand at for every need we had. Beautiful outside too with open decking looking on to Loch Linnhe. Great night was had by all 13 of us, the food was fantastic, the staff were charming and extremely welcoming and prompt giving us our food and drink, as I said very attentive and it was a 10 out of 10 from us all. Highly recommended.

It was slim pickings in terms of choice on a pouring day in Fort William so we went in. The food is mediocre at best and the service was dire. I would recommend not eating there I'm afraid!

An establishment refined for extracting money from tourists. Really poor service - a table seated after us had mains before anyone took even a drinks order, 13 of the meal was missing, server started taking plates away whilst some were still eating.... but they know...

Lucia was our waitress and absolutely made our evening! We visited 24th August 2023 and it was such a busy evening! The atmosphere in the bar as we were waiting for our table was great and all the staff were so friendly even though they...

Et rigtigt hyggeligt spisested. God bar og fin mad. Live musik hvis man er heldig og en god service. Kan...

This looked like a nice place. We entered at 8.40 and were told there was no table available. We were told to have a drink at the bar and wait until 9.00, when we would get a table. Fine, we ordered and enjoyed our drinks....

We dropped around at 6.30pm for dinner and within a few minutes we were seated and ordering drinks. Our meal came not long after ordering and was delicious and cooked perfectly. The staff were warm, friendly and attentive. Particular thanks to Guy for his cheerfull...

Good atmosphere, friendly staff. Very good and homemade food. Quick service even with a full restaurant. Highly recommend trying the steak pie!

Amazing food but the service was shocking. We were left with empty plates for over 25 minutes so instead of ordering coffees and desserts, we asked for the bill. Also, you are "guilted" into a 10% service charge too. Needless to say, we didn't pay...

Split decision with our group. Some meals looked great but mine wasn't as appealing as hoped - venison lasagne honestly tasted like there was more beef than anything and the side portions of garlic bread were small little pieces that could have come from a...

Really disappointing food for the price. We waited for over an hour for a table, which is to be expected in peak season but we had our names down on the waiting list and other people seemed to get in ahead of us without reserving....