Eagle Barge Inn in Highland

Excellent service and,considering the restrictions caused by space and layout on the barge,the food also was excellent. Highly recommended and we will be back!

Ottima cena in barca vicino al lago di Loch Ness Posto molto caratteristico e titolare disponibile e cordiale fino dalla prenotazione Bisogna scegliere cosa mangiare prima dato che hanno pochi piatti ma molto buoni Noi abbiamo optato per il salmone e l’agnello. Porzioni giuste e porzioni abbondanti di verdure Buono anche il dolce Giusto il conto Consigliato

Having passed by the sign so many times I had time to turn off. Weather was not great and I arrived early - 11.45. However reading the entertaining info outside I braved it into the cosy and welcoming interior, met by super friendliness and a tired dog. I sat up onboard for nachos and a beer. Tranquility and beauty all around. My advice is don’t drive by. Stop and enjoy. I won’t drive by again !

I do like it when people take constructive criticism well, particularly when they don’t have the facts they claim to have Can I suggest that if you want to review CCTV to look at what happened it might be worth getting the correct day. when we tried your wonderful boat it was pouring with rain and there was nobody outside We were not advised to order at the bar , it would have been nice to at least get some recognition that we actually existed To be fair we did get some recognition from the staff, the dog was most inquisitive As for returning, why would we want to miss the opportunity to meet such a witty well mannered owner who values honest feedback

Disorganised, chaos, rude staff , not welcoming, left after being ignored for 15 mins, perhaps it helps to be a local Avoid

Fantastic stop off on the Great Glen Way. Cracking beer, food, hospitality and loads of interesting memorabilia to keep you entertained.

This converted barge is wonderfully quirky (sorry, it's the most appropriate word to use here!). The welcome starts at the door where two lovely friendly old rescue dogs greet you (they're then disinterested and leave you alone whilst eating). Inside is full of nautical memorabilia and a great selection of old 70's rock playing in the background (clearly they knew I was coming!). Had a dinner of a gloriously slow-cooked lamb and a few pints of well-tended beer. And service from Victoria was spot-on. Lovely place and I wish it had been the summer so I could have sat on the tables on top and watched the sunset over the loch.

Excellent place, food was delicious . Service was spot on. The barge itself is full of interesting things and my husband loved the music . Can’t think of anything that could have been improved

I’ve just spent the last 3 months guiding canoes on the Caledonian canal where we passed The Eagle every week. Victoria the landlady was always pleasant to us and our guests, good food and shelter from the rain on occasions! Highly recommended and look forward to my weekly Guinness next season. Thank you very much

This was a great experience and well worth a visit. The food and service was brilliant and we were made to feel very welcome! Both dogs are lovely and even for people who are not keen on dogs (we love them), they do leave you alone whilst you are eating! To be fair anyone who likes a drink, the barge had a better selection then most of the other pubs we had visited along the canal. The food was lovely and I would certainly recommend the balmoral chicken. However, even though it was tasty if they say their curries are hot, they certainly mean it!!

Quirky place in the most magnificent position on the canal surrounded by spectacular hills. Food was simple but good, friendly prompt service, wished we could have stayed longer….

Na een tocht van 22 km is een terras met koud drinken en een hapje een verademing, vriendelijk personeel en bijzondere locatie.

It's the only place at Laggan Locks to get food and drink. Barge repurposed and very quirky. Two dogs "welcome" you which frankly I do not like. Interior is a mix of everything but it's comfortable enough. The food was surprisingly good and the service pleasant and efficient. On a nice day it would be better to use the tables and chairs on the deck.

Love this place. Found by accident which makes it even better. Great beer, great food, great staff. Very dog friendly (Just wait till you meet Zena.) They quite like well behaved people too. Relaxed welcoming atmosphere. If you're looking for haute cuisine just keep on driving. If you like generous well cooked tasty food at decent prices then you're in the right place.

Gezellige pub en restaurant in zeer vriendelijke sfeer. Dit in een omgeving waar qua horeca in het geheel niets is. Prima keuken, goede bieren en ‘last but not least’ een goede pubguiz! Aanrader!

This place is owned by a lovely couple who are all about customer service and ensuring you enjoy an excellent experience. We stopped by whilst walking the Great Glen Way and were made to feel really welcome, we enjoyed a lovely cool drink, met Xena, the most friendly and well behaved dog and admired the views. We did not eat but will certainly return to do so next time in the area.

We can't comment on the food as we weren't able to get any, as no room at the Inn! (Barge). We tried to book our food on the day for fine dining as required, or so we thought, before 3pm. We phoned at about 11am explaining that we were a party of 7 on a boat travelling on the Caledonian canal. We were told it was already fully booked, but we could have meals in the bar between 5.30pm and 8.30pm. We had read that it was cash only and were prepared for that. We arrived at Laggan Locks in the pouring rain and wind at about 4pm, for our last night before returning the boat to base the other side of the locks. Because of the wind, the lockkeeper wouldn't let any boats through until morning. Never mind, we thought. We are moored just opposite the barge. It looked a bit more run down than the photos, but to be fair, that may have been due to the weather! Promptly at 5.30 pm we arrived at the barge with our party of 7. Four of the 7 are disabled to a degree, but we managed, with a struggle to negotiate the lock bridge and path to the barge. I went down first to discover the tiny, quirky bar was full and the small restaurant empty, but with reserved tables. There were a few tall bar seats, and a couple of high seats behind with a shelf. There were 2 low tables full of drinkers, and the bar maid said that they were there for the night. The rest of our wet disheveled party arrived only to have to turn around and struggle back to our boat. One of our parties walked over to their car at base and drove to Fort Augustus, returning with a delicious Chinese take-away, so all was not lost. Basically, our complaint is that it needs to be made clear how small the bar area is, and clearer on how to book the tiny restaurant for fine dining. We could have booked a week ahead had we known that that was allowed, as we arrived on the Monday before and found it was closed on Mondays. Also surely, when we phoned and were told about bar meals, we should have been pre-warned, that in inclement weather, the bar wouldn't accommodate 7 people for bar meals. I am expecting a sarcastic response after reading all the other responses to negative reviews, but this is just meant to prewarn people of the size of the barge for eating/drinking if the weather is wet and/ or cold. There are literally about 6 high seats, that we could see, not suitable for disabled and the rest are 2 low tables for drinking and relaxing in the bar area. Also, I am hoping I haven't made any typos, as the manager picks people up on that! He even said it was poor grammar when someone left an e off one! I wouldn't want to try to return here with such uncaring, supercilious and sarcastic management. Poor staff. Everywhere else we have eaten in our week on the canals, we have been treated with good food, great service and respect.

Great place at Laggan Locks. We ate from the Bar Menu and was really great quality and value for money. Dog friendly and have a lovely dog of their own. Is very busy so book ahead for restaurant menu.

We ate dinner here after a long day on the Great Glen Way. Very welcoming. The food was delicious and the beer was fabulous. Very friendly and interesting place. Highly recommend.

Fabulous meal. We had trout, lamb, salmon and curry Food was lovely. Really fresh and great portion size Staff lovely and loved their dog too Highly recommend. Brilliant plane to eat

Great little pub on the canal at Laggan Lock. Really cosy, good beer and friendly service. Food was nice and the bar menu looked terrific. Got 4 bagels of chips one night to complement our food on the boat. Very helpful.

We booked a meal here on the final evening of a cruise on the Caledonian Canal. Several friends recommended the Eagle Inn and we were not disappointed! Luckily we had booked well in advance to be sure of a table for an evening meal and we were provided with a lovely menu which we had to choose from by 3pm on the day of our meal. We had a few drinks there on the afternoon of our booking and were welcomed warmly. When we arrived later for our meal our drinks order was taken quickly and we were shown to our table where our meal was served straight away. The generous portions were delicious and we can recommend the trout, Balmoral chicken and curries. The Barge is uniquely decorated and is extremely warm and welcoming as are the staff. Thank you, we will be back!

Great stop off if you are walking/ cycling around the area. Very unique location with quirky elements inside. Had some lovely ales and had quick bite to eat. Perfect stop off.

Stopped here for a drink and food on the great Glen way. I was fantasising about a pint for the last 5 miles of the route. Got there just as a very large group had arrived (canoe tour) the poor barmaid seemed fairly flustered as...

Whilst on a boating holiday we stopped off at Cullochy Lock on a wet evening. We couldn’t get a taxi but the wonderful owner picked us up/took us back in his own car!. Great drinks, excellent food, wonderful service and very reasonable prices! Highlight of...

This is truly a different eating experience an old converted barge moored at the side of the canal provided the venue for a fantastic meal and outstanding hospitality. We had planned to moor our hire boat at Laggan lock but got held at Cullochy Lock...

Have been to the Eagle barge before but this visit was very disappointing, don't get me wrong, if you want a drink its ok but would recommend that they buy some wine glasses as drinking red wine out of a half pint glass is well.......

Friendly service, great chips and good beer. Perfect break during cycle trip along the canal. Sat up on deck in the sunshine watching the boats pass through the lock. Wish we’d discovered the barge earlier in our holiday.

Top class service and food - very unique while being home from home and cheap as chips - worth a visit 😊

The most welcoming place in a unique setting. Just had a great bar meal and the most pleasant evening. Will come back and book a meal the next time before snuggling up with the dog on the sofa for some after dinner drinks.

Came here for dinner on a Sunday evening, we ordered in advance via txt. We had balmoral chicken and the trout, both of which was lovely and tasty. The trout is probably the freshest I’ve ever tasted. Really good traditional food, which is exactly what...

We’ve driven past on many occasions and always wanted to stop in and try. Well we wish we had kept on driving the barge itself is lovely inside and very unique but the menu food and service is not!! Poor menu choice we opted for...

We spotted this by chance and swung in and discovered something totally different. Obviously a converted barge but also lovely people, very charming, excellent food and completely different.

Tip : If you want more choice than a small menu you need to pre order the day before you visit - check the website for more details Just before Laggan locks, this is a great floating pub packed with character with a wood burning...

We went for their pirates night and i had one of the best times of my life good food great atmosphere

Fantastic food, fantastic service, fantastic drink choice, definitely well worth a visit. Will be back without hesitation.

Unexpected surprise....dutch barge …… great beer …..nice welcome. Cheers Michael will see you Thursday for dinner.

"Gekochtes Essen" muss man bis 15:00 Uhr bestellen, hat bei uns (unterwegs auf dem Great Glen) leider nicht geklappt, da...

Another great night at the Eagle Barge, THANK YOU Michael, it was lovely chatting to you and getting to know you ,the drinks and atmosphere were perfect ! A lovely welcoming roaring fire awaited our arrival before our torchlit walk back through the woods. Looking...

I don't know what we expected but it wasn't what we got! The perfect end to a week on the canal. A collection of the most weird and wonderful artifacts surround you whilst sat at a beautiful wooden table. No airs and graces, just good...

You MUST book in advance..... if you book in advance then you will not be disappointed. The meal was super, it was served quickly and had wonderful flavor. Being on a boat gives a great sense of atmosphere. River Leven ales from Kinlochleven were on...

Very rude bartender. There is little space to sit, which is understandable on a boat, so we could only eat at the bar (our idea, the bartender just said there was no place). There was a chair short, since there was one behind the bar...

The Eagle Barge was recommended to us by several people, so while on our Boating Holiday on the Caledonian Canal we made a point of booking a couple of days before we were due to get to Laggan Locks. We were sent a menu &...

Limited menu but remember your on a boat. Ideal lunchtime stop off. Cosy & comfortable. Food was good, being dog friendly wes good for us but may not suit all

We went for supper on 15 Sep and enjoyed an excellent meal. This is really good and nourishing pub food - not fine dining - but excellent for what it is. The lasagne I ate was really good and my wife enjoyed her haggis with...

While staying at The Great Glen Hostel, the manager told me about this place. Its about a 40 minute walk from the Hostel through the most magical forest - full of ancient trees, mossy rocks and tree roots, beside the waterways connected to the Lock...

We saw this advertised in a leaflet and thought we would try to find it. We were not dissapointed. A unique find. Not a very big lunch menu but adequate. The door step sarnies were great. Also had the chilli. Lovely taste and home made....

We called in and had a drink. The girl serving the drink was very friendly and we then sat in the sun on the barge. Good views. Good prices. Nice quirky place for a stop. Give it a go!!! And relax you are on your...

Having read the Facebook page and reviews, I was very excited to get the eagle barge inn whilst on my great glen way walk. It’s a cosy, quirky wee set up with great views. Food is average, had soup and a sandwich, bread was tasty,...

This is a really great location for a restaurant. The food is a little lacking in imagination but the location and venue allow you to forgive that to some extent. If there were better sandwiches, soups etc it would be fantastic.

We were there for a quick lunch. Ordered sandwiches, a soup and chilli. Then ordered one pint of beer. The person refused to serve it as I was driving and stated "there is zero tolerance" limit on alcohol while driving in Scotland. In principle it...

Had a thoroughly lovely evening on the eagle barge. Food was lovely and reasonably priced ... haggis was particularly nice. Extra touch with some local folk music. Highly recommended

A lovely quirky pub with friendly service. We ate here twice during a recent Scottish break, both times per-ordering our food. With limited cooking facilities the owners are able to offer a more extensive menu by asking customers to pre-order their choices by 3pm on...

Beautiful spot for lunch on a lovely sunny day. Staff friendly. Food lovely and good value. Looking forward to returning one evening to try restaurant and bar.

A very different experience. Meal booked in advance from limited but very adequate menu. Catered for a vegan without issue. Food prompt and nicely cooked with loads of veggies. Lovely puddings. Very friendly staff and an all round lovely meal. Would definitely go back....

A totally unique experience. Had booked in advance & received a txt message night before to select what we wanted to eat. When we arrived food was ready & absolutely massive portions! The food was absolutely superb. In the case if other places did not...

My wife & I had hired a cabin cruiser on the Caledonian canal and moored up at Laggan Locks opposite this unusual establishment. We ordered a "door stop" sandwich each and we were not disappointed. Exactly what it said on the tin - a huge,...

The Eagle was a wonderful surprise during our roadtrip. We ended up in Laggan mostly by chance and there we found this lovely place. The barge is quite unique and cosy, with an interesting variety of decorations. And it's located in a place with beautiful...

A pub...on a boat...with great food! Never been happier to discover something. Was starving after a long cycle and tucked straight into a ploughman’s and some local ale. If that’s not enough - there is a very eclectic display of light sabres as well. Good...

Had a lovely meal in this quirky little pub last night. The trout was delicious. The staff were great fun too, blown away by the card tricks!

We stopped in cozy dive for beers after finishing a 12.5 mile, rain-soaked leg of the Great Glen Way. The three beers they had on tap were so-so, but it was just great to relax and dry off a bit before heading to our hotel....

Small friendly place. Food average. It’s a barge so access can be difficult. Found prices higher than the norm. A pleasant experience.

I was generally excited to eat at the Eagle Barge. I order the Lamb the day before and other party member order the Whole Sea Bass a week before. Got to the location and was confused where it was. There was a Carpark that was...

Picked this as we were staying nearby and wanted something different than hotel dining room food as my 13 year old grandson was with me. While certainly one of a kind I found the food rather bland and not worth the price. Had eaten in...

Here’s this boat sitting on the Caledonian Canal just a few meters from the Laggan Locks seemly out in the middle of nowhere that has been converted into, and serves as, both a pub/bar and restaurant. So how popular could it be? Very, as it...

We loved visiting the Eagle Barge (twice!) during our Caledonian Canal cruise. For us, we wanted a simple rustic fayre with a great atmosphere and that welcomed dogs - The Eagle Barge delivered exactly that. Three beers on draught are from the same brewery -...

We stopped in for coffee and scones. Ordered one flat white one latte three cappuccinos and two teas. The order was taken but no mention was made that the only coffee served was instant. So we were presented with four black instant coffees and one...

Stopped off here for lunch with my wife a couple of weeks agao. It's a converted Dutch barge on the Caledonian canal. Very characterful inside. We just wanted a quick bite for lunch so ordered Soup, Sandwiches and tea. The tea was served in a...

Highly recommend. We were doing the Great Glen Way, and this is in a great beautiful location on one of the Lochs/Canal. They served food until 8pm which was ideal after a long day on the trails. A good variety and selection on the menu...

I have been visiting the barge for many years however this was the first time we had food and it was fantastic. the flavour and presentation was top quality and complimented by the excellent atmosphere of the bar and the staff.

Read about this place in the reviews from the self catering accommodation we stayed at had a good couple of hours a few beers and a nice meal. Great location.

Having heard about this place several times we were excited to visit now it had re opened for the 2019 season. The menu is sent before arrival via text message containing no descriptions or prices. The food was generally OK, nothing better, and having recently...

As we did not have dinner pre-booked (which you need to do in case you want to eat a full-sized meal here) I can only speak about the bar. Firstly - there is also food at the bar but more snack-like (check the website for...

Brilliant restaurant, very relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and food cooked to perfection. However you do need to book in advance.

We were staying at glengarry lodges ,and heard about the inn on the loch ,it was absolutely fantastic experience ,the couple Michael and silvanna who are the part time chargehands are a lovely couple , we had a few good real beers ,and excellent food...

Called in for a spot of lunch while travelling through Staff very pleasant lots of stuff all over the place some not related to a barge or boating so a little confusing . Nice bar area and a good selection of drinks Could do with...

After a long walk it was quite a sight to see the" Eagle Barge" berthed after the lock gates , went on board great food menu and full bar the set out was brilliant large leather seats that made you feel you did not want...

Stopped for lunch at the Eagle Barge. What a lovely quirky place! We ate outside enjoying the views. The tomato and basil soup was lovely, no butter for the roll but it was still very nice. The service was polite but the lady could smile...

Passed a sign for the floating café, so we turned round and we were glad we did. What a lovely off the beaten track area. Although we only stopped for a sandwich and tea we had a lovely time watching the boats in the lock...

Ate here twice--had a smoked salmon and some bass. Both were excellent, plus they have several light sabers from I think the prequels, which they encourage you to turn on and play with (but not swing them around since they are fragile). Nice place to...

Such a cool pub! What’s not to like? Great location on the water with amazing views, if you sit on top of the barge. Inside, it’s very cosy and quirky....comfy sofas, a collection of swords, sabres and light sabres from various films, including Star Wars!...

We were recommended to book a meal here as part of our boating holiday, visited firstly for drinks but after visiting their toilets decided against booking as they were absolutely filthy looked like they hadn't been looked at for days, and were further put of...

Easily missed if you don't keep your eye out for the sign. This is a hidden gem which probably comes into its own on a fine day. But between the dog and the stove it makes a lovely pit stop on a rainy day. The...

When travelling came across this amazing find the choices we had from the seafood menu where some the best I had and I eat out A LOT. Not only that but the place is beautiful to look at and staff made me feel like at...

I had booked at least a week before hand, two cold seafood platters for my husbands birthday treat, what a disappointment no Lobster, tiny pieces of mackerel, couple of cockles, mussels, mainly the shells, three langoustine, and crab claws. The langoustine were really dry. I...

Lovely little place for an evening drink, we didn’t eat there but the food that we did see looked delicious! Very friendly staff!

We ate dinner here on the GGW during our stay in Laggan and had a lovely evening and a lovely meal (ordered in advance as recommended!) I had the shellfish platter (complete with garden tools for cracking shells) and my wife had Sea Bass. Both...

The last time we cruised along the a Caledonian Canal was in 2011 and we recalled the fantastic atmosphere and welcome that we got on that occasion. The food was outstanding and the hospitality second to none. So as we were back on the canal...

Very friendly staff and good food! I would recommend to book it in advance. It is a local pub on a boat so very funky. We went there for dinner and the food was delicious and the great choice of beers. I would recommend it...

Visited twice in one day. First was just for a drink as we finished a big hike and we then came back for food in the evening. We're glad we booked as there are only a small number of tables and the barge which was...

I parked up my wee van near by and had a cracking night out in this barge inn bar the ale choices and quality were excellent and the food was ok I didn't do the chilli challenge but did have a taste of it !!...

I only went to The Eagle Barge for drinks but got the pleasure of sitting outside on the top in the lovely Scottish sunshine. Drinks were reasonably priced and the bar staff were friendly. It's a nice little stop along Laggan Avenue.

We stayed at the Great Glen Hostel and walked the wooded route to the Eagle Barge. It was an unexpected but very welcome find. We didn't eat but enjoyed the friendly staff and the real ales, served as they should be; at room temperature! The...

The only restaurant in the area, but a positive surprise. Fascinating with dinner inside an old barge from the canal

Eleven of us visited here for drinks songs and merriment, it was fabulous the staff were cheery and helpful. The local ales were great, we didn't eat this time but have before and were not disappointed.

We had booked into the nearby Forest Lodge & decided to eat at the Eagle Inn that evening, it is a very busy spot (not many other choices in walking distance) there was one girl working bar and tending tables, as we had not booked...

Found this barge whilst walking the Great Glen Way and it is brilliant! Staff are friendly and offer great service. We only stayed for drinks but everyone around us seemed happy with food too x

My husband and I had a nice dinner. We needed to make reservations and pre-order our dinner. I had the hot seafood platter and he had the salmon. The food was good, not gourmet, but good. The dining area was nicely done and the bartender/waiter...

This is an experience to catch when walking the Great Glen Way. How do they manage such well-kept beer on a boat I wondered, then stopped worrying and enjoyed looking at all the weird and wonderful bits and pieces around me.

We only had a tea/coffee here but it was a really good place to stop as we cycled the Caledonian canal - there isn’t a lot of choice in the route!!! Outside was good but inside the barge was fascinating. Well worth a stop if...