Ben Nevis Inn in Highland

Rally nice pub with great food, classy pub atmosphere and awesome service, staff explained the local food to us. The mussels were yummy and all reasonably priced. If after a traditional pub with a log fire, go here.

Popped in for a bite to eat and a coffee after a good hike and the food.... Unbelievably delicious. The service was something this business can be proud of. The facilities are prestine. Well done and thank you.

Surrounded by sheep and stunning views everywhere you look. Clean and very pleasant rooms. It has a separate room for drying clothes and shoes, which is great!

We went to get some lunch after we finished climbing Ben Nevis! Fantastic foods and such a comfortable place to relax and take in the warmth of fire wood! I had an entree haggis and venison burger main which was a super delicious and generous portion. Clean bathroom and helpful staff. We traveled from overseas and couldn't call the taxi on our mobile but the staff helped call one for us to get back to the train station. Definitely recommend for food and drinks if you are in the area!

Awsome food, good atmosphere and helpfull staff. Highly recommended

Staff are really welcoming as soon as you walk in, the place has a lovely atmosphere and the it’s really nice having all the old mountaineering equipment and nods to the local area on display. Food is great, gluten free options are also no problem, coffee is good too. There are lots of negative comments about dogs here. Bit if you’re like me and don’t like dogs, hate having other folks wet dogs next to you while you eat and also think they are unhygienic in eating areas then this is the place to go. I think people forget not everyone likes or needs to accept dogs!

Excellent food and excellent service. Worth booking in advance. An excellent menu and local ales and whiskies to accompany. A 'must go place' for walkers/mountaineers and anyone visiting fort William or glen Nevis.

Lovely meal, nice staff and decent prices. Best pub in Fort William. Recommended

Very good hostel if you want to attempt the ascent of Ben Nevis! Warm atmosphere and the beers are local and good.

We had luch, it was really good food and a great place after a long and chilly walk at the Ben Nevis trail.

What an amazing place, the atmosphere was fantastic, the staff were friendly and helpful. But the food!!!! I think I had the best meal I have ever tried. !!! Had chicken and haggis with a whisky sauce and everything was perfect.

The whole experience was absolutely amazing, the atmosphere, the cosy interior with a real fire , waitress service was helpful and friendly and the food wow the food was 1st class , compliments to the chef , my husband had the Cullen Skink which he said was delicious, then he had Cajun chicken again he really enjoyed, l had the chicken and haggis Rumbledethumps , my word gorgeous, hope they never change the menu , because when we call in again when we travel to Scotland, it would be same again please

We popped into this place just on the off chance it's off the beaten track but we'll worth a visit we was welcomed in an had a lovely evening with drinks and food as the fire 🔥 was burning keeping us warm and dry would definitely go back

It was the perfect place to stay for us on our way to Skye. Beautiful surroundings, children loved the bunk beds... We will climb Ben Nevis next time. The restaurant is unmissable: very authentic atmosphere, the food is fantastic !!!!

Very interesting place . Remote and in the middle of nature. Used to be a farmhouse I believe. Remind me if youth accommodation. Liked it there . Very special

They are between Ben Nevis and the car park so it would be rude not to stop. Gave me free reign of their special tap water tap before I started on the beer. 3 pints of beer was just enough to remove the rough edges of the memory of the walk to the top and leave you with just the good memories.

My experience with the staff has been amazing which I would like to share. It was my first experience with climbing Ben Nevis with a group. I found the experience challenging due to weather conditions and after coming down I lost my iphone just outside the inn whilst looking for my coach. I couldn’t find it then and left leaving my details at the inn. After a few days I got a call from the inn staff who said it was handed in and they offered to send it across to me free of charge (Royal Mail collection from there wasn’t possible at the time). I was very touched by the kindness shown by the staff, thank you.

Great food, great people, great atmosphere, great location. Couldn't fault a thing, don't change anything.

Nice bar/eatery at the foot of Ben Nevis a couple of mile outside of fort William. It’s literally at the start of one of the walks up to the summit. A few ales on from local cairngorm brewery including a ruby one (wildcat) a citrusy hoppy ale (tradewind) and a stout (black gold) I tried all the ale and enjoyed my first time on them. I visited on a Friday evening and it was busy with walkers. All tables booked for food so if you want to eat you’d best ring ahead. You can sit on sofas upstairs or stand at the (small) bar or outside just to drink. It does clear out later and space becomes available. Large enough carpark but there is parking nearby for a stop over with no restriction or cost. Also does bunkhouse accommodation. Recommended 🍻 🏔️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Perfect place for lunch or dinner! The atmosphere is perfectly Scottish! The view from our table, so wonderful! Service was great! Make sure to hike a least a little way behind the restaurant for some gorgeous views!

We were here for lunch on 13 Sep. The setting was beautiful, the restaurant was warm and cosy,the staff were very accommodating.Food was amazing and the price was good. Had a great lunch.

Stunning location ,, food was beyond delicious. Will definitely require a re visit when the weather is better to see more !!

Wonderful location at the feet of the Ben Nevis; we had one of the beat meals here in our Scotland vacation. Loved the inn and the people. Great caring staff and wonderful meals. This is a must.

It's a hidden gem at the bottom of that wee hill!!!! It's not a big menu but very varied. Service was fantastic & staff are lovely. It's a friendly relaxed atmosphere. The food was delicious, great size portions & value for money

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at the Ben Nevis Inn after completing tge West Highland Way. Fabulous food, fairly priced friendly efficient staff and a great atmosphere.

So after a long hard slog up and down Ben Nevis we stopped off for a pint. But then thought let's see if they have space for food. Well I am so pleased they did. Portion sizes where proper, and the food and service top quality. Just what you need after a long climb!

Great place to arrive after a beautiful walk and enjoy the view and a lovely cold beer 🍺

A great spot if not blowing a gale and raining! Better weather would give a better experience. We booked because on a Tuesday there is live music. We were staying in Fort William so not a huge drive but a dark winding road to navigate, we thought it would be worth it. The food was okay….. I had fish and chips. In my humble opinion the fish could have survived another 3/4 mins. Perfect for some but not cooked enough for me, slimy and uncooked batter. My husband had the venison sausages, nice but a bit tough although I guess they are? The live music didn’t happen…..to be fair apparently the first time in 15 years so I guess our bad luck. Nice place overall and as in everywhere in this area fantastic friendly staff!

This place is EXCEPTIONAL! The bunk room for 4 was brilliant. Much nicer than YHAs we have stayed in previously. Fantastic views from the front door. The food is the pub was phenomenal. No idea how they produce such amazing food in the tiniest kitchen, but it was fantastic. Could not recommend staying or eating here more! Thank you! 🤩

Ok we did the tourist walk; up and over to the first ridge then back to the pub. Great addition to the experience. Lovely ambience. Met a Mum and Dad waiting for their kids, 41 and 39, to come on down the mountain. Special.

Other then the stunning views I'm not sure why people rate this place so highly. The staff were friendly but the menu is limited and average at best. Go for a drink and absorb the surrounding beauty but eat elsewhere

Very good food, top service and fair prices! Clearly recommended.

We called in here a couple of times during our stay in Fort William. The Inn is ideally located to the foot of Ben Nevis and comfortably accommodates walkers and outdoor types. We had lunch and dinner, there is good variety to choose from the menu and they accommodate vegan and gluten free options, all clearly labelled (this is a big plus for coeliacs). Food quality and service was very good.

The cabins are new and spacious with a big bathroom. The only downside are the beds: uncomfortable and so damn noisy! Location is perfect, we were even lucky enough to see the northern lights. The restaurant is top with very good food.

Beautiful inn at the foot of Ben Nevis. Despite what Google maps says, it's a 2 minute walk from the Visitor Centre.

Good hiding spot for the never ending rain. Food is really good, but a bit expensive.

Beautiful place to share a delicious burger after a walk on the sides of Ben Nevis

Beautiful meal in an amazing setting. Efficient, friendly and helpful. Top place.

Best place for someone who is planning to trek Ben Nevis.

Great Place Offering Shelter and Good Ale.....Make sure to book a table for food before you go....very busy inn at the base of ben nevis. Food is a bit pricey as well as drinks but expected because of location.

Delicious and very good quality food. With the best views in the region.

Perfect accommodation for hiking Ben Nevis,breathtaking views,The path starts literally on the doorstep,nice little car park, friendly staff, What more could you ask for.

Very tasty restaurant with pleasant prices. Perfect for lunch after the hiking tour. Great ambience.

Drinking a good beer after Ben Nevis is a pleasure

A well deserved pint after tackling nevis.

Rooms do what they need to do, five of us bunked up for three peaks! The pub however is excellent, lovely vibe, good beer and good food. Please get rid of the sauce sachets, it just cheapens the whole thing!

We ate at the Ben Nevis Inn the day before going up to Ben Nevis, we had a great time! Very good and very pleasant staff!

Not what I was expecting! Booked only a few weeks before our trip when there were limited accommodation options. Not a place we would usually stay but glad we did. We didn't eat at the inn but it was very busy every evening. Rooms were a good size, basic but well decorated and with everything you need. Mattresses and pillows were comfy. Each bed has it's own usb point to charge your phone and a lamp. Good shower pressure too. In a great location for walking Ben Nevis and views. Only negative was the price- it was very expensive for what you get (but it was peak season). Would definitely recommend.

Stopped for a pint after climbing Ben Nevis. It tasted amazing. I even got to sit outside in some decent weather! Didn't stay for food as it was quite busy.

Perfect location and delicious food. The staff were friendly and check-in/check-out was smooth. Do book the restaurant ahead - it is well worth it.

Really great atmosphere and friendly staff.

Great place to rest. The food is pretty good. Nothing's mind-blowing though. The fish and chips are decent.

Great food, the girls were nice, ...

Stopped in for lunch with family and yet again, not disappointed. You know, if the locals use a place, it's got to be good!

This place is amazing. Always has been, always will. Sorry I’ve not left a review before but I will now: Best food. Great portion sizes. Fab hard working staff. To harsh reviewers: don’t be rude about the staff- they work so hard. It’s the restaurant at the foot of the Ben so it gets overwhelmingly busy so give them a break if at times they seemed a bit rushed off their feet; the amount of hikers they get on a daily basis who at times are bound to be grumpy with tiredness after a long day- sometimes stressed from variable weather conditions at the top of the Ben. The only negative reviews otherwise seem to be about the place not being dog friendly. I am as dog friendly as it gets, I am a huge dog lover BUT I completely understand their reasoning for not allowing them inside. They do not deserve such negative reviews for this reason. It’s so unfair. And also at the end of the day their decision. Get over it. To say it’s ridiculous because of the amount of dogs that go to the Ben etc why on earth have you not looked in to it before hand before bringing your dog?! You must be aware that you are going up the busiest route in the uk…. One of the biggest attractions. So you can’t honestly expect to just waltz on in without booking a table and checking the dog situation. Anyway, going back to my positive review of this wonderful restaurant- you never disappoint guys. Food so yum and such good ambience. Thank you!

Big English who owns it was great 👍

The food was very delicious! Savory, just awesome!

Only popped in for a post Nevis pint. Nice beer & quick service.

Great good, location, staff and gin.

Mushroom soup to die for! Friendly, relaxed service. Stunning views, lovely food

We had dinner here the night before hiking Ben Nevis and the food was excellent. We had the chicken with haggis, the beef burger, the sticky toffee pudding, and the cranachan. Cooked to perfection and arrived quickly. Prompt, friendly service from the staff. Beautiful location. Highly recommend this place.

Our visit to the restaurant was very pleasant. We were warmly welcomed and had a very nice place up in the barn. What immediately caught the eye was the pleasant atmosphere, which had a rustic and rural feel thanks to some details. The haggis was very good, the burger was excellent and the game platter stood out. The beer and lemonade were also delicious. All in all, we really enjoyed our visit and can only recommend it.

Nice people and a really welcome pint after a hard walk.

Nice place but could be better. Staff's attitude requires some improvement.

Outstanding inn really great food and generous helpings for a good price, great staff and lovely ales. Perfect for coming off the mountain, so good we went back later for dinner.

Ben Nevis Inn - great starting point for a hike on Ben Nevis: N 56° 48' 39.67" , W 5° 4' 17.77" - I can and have left my campervan free on the driveway overnight - from 10 p.m. It has become quieter, there are hardly any cars driving - In the morning I started straight to Ben Nevis, a few steps away - and after the hike I stopped at the Ben Nevis Inn, where I had a cozy and rustic meal, very friendly, very great!

Had dinner here post a hike up Ben Nevis, lovely staff fitted us in between table Reservation times. Fantastic food, price of food was good. Would recommend to anyone passing by. This is just an observation and not a criticism we felt the big sign in plastic saying Ben Nevis Inn ruins the overall look and feel of the place. Note: We did not sleep at the inn just had dinner, but if the welcome and great service we had then I would expect the hotel/inn side of this would be just as good.

Great meal and location is beautiful

Climb a mountain and a pub at the end hevan

Stopped here for a celebratory pint after scaling Ben Nevis. Great pint in a great location.

Long winding and narrow road up to the restaurant/hotel which is a bit exclusive. A hiking trail up to Ben Nevis starts here and there is also a public parking lot where we just got a place with the motorhome.

We just had a meal and some drinks but the service and food were great. It was a Friday night and the tables were well organised by helpful staff. Most enjoyable in a stunning, historic venue. Thanks to all.

Dogs only allowed outside and I was kept waiting at the bar for over 10 minutes to order food to be told that they stopped serving meals for outside at 5pm and this was a 1 minute passed

Excellent food at such a perfect setting!!!! The service was exceptional every staff member was inviting and joyful! I wish they sold the shirts!!! 😞😞😞 stock the shirts! Loved the “wee inn at the foot of the Ben”.

Great place. Great people. Great food. Wish they sold the shirts though. I would have bought some for the family.

Excellent food, excellent spot to stay after a hike at Ben Nevis.

Great place for overnight and delicious food. Perfect service - people who take care for you, inform about weather changes if you are going to hike around. You can feel there like at home. I recommend with all my heart.

Really impressed with this place! We had one night to finish our grand tour and it was a pleasure to stay here. The rooms were great for 4 blokes. The restaurant was brilliant and the atmosphere jolly with some locals having a jam. Perfect location for accessing Ben the path is right outside!

A stroll to a nice pub. Need midge spray. Lovely little place and very busy.

Unfortunately they are not dog friendly. They won’t allow dogs inside but they won’t serve you food outside(the only place you can sit with your dogs)in the middle of June-I would understand if it was winter. I was really looking forward for a good cooked meal and an ale after the hike👎👎👎👎

Did'nt stay so can't comment on the bunk house

Thank you for the welcome and for this good time around a good plate! Erwan.

Nice spot for a beer after the hike

When you've just gotten down from the summit in temperatures that I've never experienced in the Highlands (21 -23C), a cool refreshing pint is just what you need. If you want food, though, you'll have to wait, especially if it's a sunny, warm day as the hill attracts hikers like flies to a honey pot. Big new extension currently underway, which should help in the future.

A perfect spot to set off on a hike up to Ben Nevis, also a great place to finish as you can get straight into the shower and change. The rooms are great for large groups and a short drive to Fort William. The staff are friendly and don't mind guests being the in the bar till late in the evening before going to bed.

Really lovely place. Great food.

Perfect stop off for a well earned ale on the way down from Ben Nevis.

Went there for food and drink after climbing Ben Nevis beautiful pub great atmosphere great location

Fantastic pub, in an amazing location with excellent high quality food, Cairngorm lager was very nice.

Great food and drink in a lovely location. They have a folk band playing every Tuesday which was amazing 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

The staff where amazing I was well looked after

Does not allow dogs inside. It's about time they release dog owners have money in their pockets to spend inside the pub.

Absolutely lovely. Staff, place, food, drink. Being the only pub at the end of a huge mountain they could've easily phoned it in but it was an absolute delight to spend time in here

What a fantastic place to stop over for the night great scenery and pub

Cozy pub in a great location. If you're lucky there will be live music. Food and drink great. This is how Scotland is fun. Even if it's raining outside.

Perfect place to start the Ben Nevis path

A nice little hotel right at the start of the track up to Ben Nevis. Location is perfect if climbing the mountain and it’s a 10 minute drive from fort William. The rooms are nice but the bunk beds are very creaky. The food was of good quality along with great service and friendly staff. The car park is large and can accommodate many vehicles, I would recommend this place.

Great food , service and location. Fairly priced. Highly recommend.

Stayed at the ben nevis inn on Friday 24th. We had a great stay, the staff was very polite, greeted us professionally and show us to our room and explained everything well. Then the food was another level as it was seriously delicious grub. Was definitely worth the price paid. Then the alcohol beverages were local ones and they went down well too. The room was very clean and we wasn't expecting the beds to be very comfortable but they actually was very comfortable so we slept well ( minus the snoring ). Coffee, tea, sugar and milk was supplied. So thank you for a great stay at the Inn and we will definitely stay again. Room guest R.Riley

If you find yourself out about in the area, come here. It's excellent. Great vibe. I had Haggis - beautiful. Plus lots of beers. She had vegan bolognaise. It was as sweet as a dessert. Pretty dissapointing.