Tailrace Inn Bar in Highland

Overall very poor hotel, was booked as part of west highland way trip. Hotel was not clean, mouldy bathroom, broken fixtures and fittings in room. Some members of staff seemed to have poor personal hygiene and premises was poorly run and organised. Toilets in public areas were not clean. Although breakfast was included we did not eat there due to our concerns.

Don’t be fooled by the signs advertising live sports. Drove 10 miles to watch a live event and was met with disdain when I asked if they could put the football on. Obviously saving money & speakers don’t work for music.

Service was terrible guy with glasses did not have scooby what he was doing the other guy had to sort all his blunders i think his name was william poor lad was having to do twice the work to sort problems

There's a reason for all the mediocre reviews this year. Despite having a booking we waited two hours for our meal. Front of house staff generally polite - with one notably rude exception - but appear untrained and need prompting for basic stuff. No manager present on site. Food poor - honestly a ready meal macaroni cheese from Morrisons in Fort William is better than what they cook here. And we could have driven there and back, and cooked such a meal, in far less time than we waited. Go somewhere else.

Fish and chips were average. If you come hungry from the WHW it will do. Classic hiker pub with TVs everywhere. Loren ipsum

Awful and mean and weird staff and not friendly in the slightest. Avoid at all costs and go around the corner for a much much warmer welcome

Nous avons logé à l’hôtel à l’étage du pub . Literie et robinetterie hors d’âge ! Petit déjeuner correct . Dîner au pub correct . Difficulté de compréhension avec le serveur .

The tailrace is a great friendly place with amazing staff. The food and service was fantastic The views are amazing

Teprve začínám poznávat skotskou kuchyni. V mezinárodním měřítku zatím žádný zázrak, ale bylo tu příjemně. V televizi nezbytný fotbalový zápas, vřelý personál a ceny skotské. Jídlo s pitím pro 4 cca 100 liber. Čočkový krém, fisch & chips, burger a tikamasala spíš průměr.

Ate here after a day in the hills. I lucked out with a great macaroni cheese while husband was slightly disappointed in the size of his fish (neighbouring tables appeared to have them hanging off the plate). The menu was good, plenty choice. Good mix of locals and tourists. Atmosphere was good with very friendly staff; I liked that the bar staff noticed and acknowledged customers leaving as this makes you feel more inclined to return.

We stayed at the Tailrace Inn after day 4 of walking the West Highland Way! Checking in here felt like stumbling across a desert oasis after a long day on the hills. The rooms were comfortable and cosy - perfect for resting weary legs. We ate a yummy, satiating dinner at the bar in the evening where there was a vibrant, lively atmosphere. The next morning we enjoyed an equally fab breakfast which set us up nicely for the final leg of our walk! Great vegan options too! The staff were all very friendly and attentive. Would highly recommend. Thank you so much!

We came for lunch and returned for dinner! A friendly welcoming team, good food and a lively pub. We ordered different food for lunch and dinner so can recommend the mac and cheese, the home made soup and warm bread roll , the lasagne with garlic bread and the fish and chips. The Peroni and Guinness weren’t half bad either.

Erg gezellig restaurant met goede maaltijden voor een betaalbare prijs. Erg veel lokale bieren op de tap. Eten was snel aan onze tafel en de bediening was erg vriendelijk. Voornamelijk een locatie waar wandelaars hun avondmaal komen nuttigen.

Stayed in the inn upstairs and had dinner here with a friend who came in from another B&B in town. It was a Friday night and the place was absolutely packed, but the staff were friendly and efficient, and we were surprised how quickly our food came considering they must have been serving a ton of other guests. Food was delicious.

El local es una típica taberna. Coincidimos con un partido de la liga escocesa de futbol que se podía ver en las pantallas que tiene y que atrajo a un buen número de aficionados locales. Con respecto a la comida, no está mal.

A welcome spot for a drink or a Diet Coke when you come off the trail! The bartenders were great and service was quick.

Lasagne is geen aanrader. Te veel, en slecht, vlees en onsmakelijke cheddarkaas. Hele avond buikpijn gehad. Sfeer is niet gezellig en eten bestellen moet aan de toog.

Pub britannique typique, animé le samedi soir, avec des clients locaux. Plats classiques et honnêtes. Ne pas arriver trop tard pour dîner (à 18h30 tout le monde est déjà en train de manger)

Had dinner here one weekend. Chicken curry, my wife had lasagne. I was hoping to mop up my wife’s remaining chips etc, sadly she ate the lot! My curry was nicely made with a decent sauce, rice and bread. After a long day on the hills I could have taken an extra portion of chips, but that’s just me being a pig. Pub has seats outside and plenty seats inside. Nice range of beers and very friendly staff. It’s my go to pub when I visit Kinlochleven and will definitely be back soon. Highly worth a visit.

Nette hilfsbereite Bedienung. Gute Speisekarte. Das Essen war sehr gut und die Bierauswahl ebenso. Empfehlenswert.

THis is how we want it; Basic pub with friendly hosts, good service and decent food. All conditions to get a straight 5 from us. THey caster to walkers and nothing is like a cold pint and a good meal (and a smile) after a long walk. compliments to the staff.

Ambiance pub conviviale et traditionnelle. Très sympa et très correct. Bon rapport qualité prix. Personnel très serviable.

Called here for an evening meal during a two night stay at Tigh Na Cheo (excellent B&B guest house). Unfortunately our experience fell short of the great experience we had the night before at the Highland Getaway restaurant; the food at the Tailrace was mediocre and staff were not overly welcoming or friendly, as they seemed far more interested in talking to one another.

Lovely mince and new tatties meal. Signed in like all the people ordering food. However when the barman went to collect meals a coach party of 12 came straight in to use the toilets and then went straight out - the barman came back to...

After 7 days of the West Highland Way, our evening spent in the Tailrace Inn was probably the best one of the trip. Most pubs on the trip cash in big on their location with inflated food + drink prices, but the Tailrace was the...

Staff were great; rooms clean, comfortable and warm. Food fresh and tasty, although a few more vegetables and better coffee for breakfast wouldn’t go amiss. That said, the bacon and black pudding were ace. 😊 would definitely recommend the Inn as a place to stay...

Called in for something to eat after a days walking, it had a jukebox playing so loud you couldn’t hear yourself think! All tables bar one sticky one were reserved although most of them were empty. Eventually after a long wait at the bar managed...

Ate dinner in the bar after a days walking on the West Highland Way, this is an ok place to eat, reasonably standard pub grub, served efficiently. Pub has sky sports but does not have the volume up too much so it’s not disturbing.

Really friendly and helpful staff here. Stayed whilst walking the West Highland Way. The bar was popular with walkers and locals alike and being a Saturday night it was certainly pretty lively! As we were both older and exhausted from a day's walking the staff...

Enjoyed a meal at the Tailrace Inn after a days walking on the west highland way. The food was hot, fresh and delicious. Service was friendly and efficient. Atmosphere was good, would have stayed longer had we not been so burst from walking!

Phoned last minute to book a table which was no problem. Proper pub grub with a simple tasty menu, quick service and generous helpings. A pub the locals use too so we loved listening in on the banter. Great atmosphere and friendly landlady and lord!

Had my tea here on the last night of the WHW and it was really tasty. The service was welcoming and a good atmosphere in the pub. Would def come back here again 👍🏻

Ate at the Tailrace while walking the West Highland Way. Good hearty pub food- ideal after a days walking. The Scotland v England game was on so the pub was full of locals. Really good atmosphere.

Great place to recharge your batteries on the WHW walk. Lovely friendly staff. Good food. They even introduced me to 'Venom' - my new 'go to' cocktail - you must try it! Would definitely go back again if I'm in the area.

Despite COVID restrictions - which they followed - the folk at the Tailrace Inn manage to run an old-school pub of absolute top quality. Fantastic home-cooked food, good value, and wonderful attentive service from the lady at the bar (Liz I think!) All in all...

Only had drinks here but the staff were friendly and there was a good selection of drinks. It's next to the WHW so if you are staying in town or continuing your journey it's a worthwhile stop. There are other facilities nearby, superset and cash...

Staying at a local hostel and needed somewhere local to grab a bite to eat and have a few chilled drinks. This was the ideal place. Relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff who were attentive and even looked after our dog by bringing her a bowl...

Lovely staff very helpful food great we ate twice in the same day allowed us to charge phones very clean all covid steps followed relaxing place to just chill

Popped in to wait for the rest of the group whilst doing the WHW clean, polite staff and seating outside during COVID restrictions

Friendly staff Good food Great stayWe stayed the night with two dogs although the website says only one per room we phoned and asked about the other dog and the staff were very helpful and couldn't have been nicer to our furry pals treats and water really nice place Great setting

Stopped over in Kinlochleven on day three of our West Highland Way adventure. Found this place on line and booked a table in view of current Covid-19 regulations. Social Distancing very much in evidence, the place was clearly well managed. Two delightful young ladies working the bar and table service, smart, professional, cheery and full of fun. Service was quick, steak pie and my lasagne appeared in jig time, Bellhaven was as good as ever but do wish they had an ale pump. We had a lovely visit and look forward to returning. John & Steph ThorpeDerbyshire

I've walked the West Highland Way many times and every time i stop off in Kinlochleven, the Tailrace becomes my local. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and the meals are first class and good value for money.My dog was made welcome with biscuits and water and my wife an I enjoyed the best fish and chips we have ever had.

Spent 2 nights in Kinlochleven, wanted something to eat and drink. This Inn was recommended. Book a table though. Staff very friendly, ordered meal and drinks at bar and didn't have one to wait. Wife had mince and tatties I had burger. Good portions fair price no complaints. The only thing was my choice of having lived in England for 46 years I so like my real ale, perhaps not available here. Left landlord bottle of Hobgoblin gold hope you enjoyed.

Popped in for a drink. My other half wanted a cup of tea but the machine was ‘broken’ (ie barmaid couldn’t be bothered). The place has been refurbished but still looks dark and depressing. Almost deserted. No ales of course. If you remember the nearby former Antler pub then you’ll be familiar with the image

Hi, we came here for a drink a few times and found it a friendly pub, we never had food but it looked good. Lovely log burner ,pool table etc

This was not the first time I had visited, so took my friend confident of the warm welcoming atmosphere, good food, service and reasonable prices and we were not disappointed. There were a number of West Highland Way walkers, Munroe Baggers and other assorted weary travellers in there recovering ofter a hard day in the great outdoors. The Pub is also dog friendly. Although not relevant to us this time, it was certainly a feature that drew us in originally as we had two tired and well walked dogs with us on that occasion.

Lovely atmosphere great food and drink. Helpful and friendly staff dog friendly and an open fire great.

Good wee pub in the centre of town. Perfect for a hearty feed after this section of the west highland way. Everything you want from a pub menu. I had the homemade chilli and it went down a treat!

We chose to dine here having sampled the atmosphere on the way to our hotel whilst walking the West Highland Way. All agreed it would be the best place to soak up the bar atmosphere whilst availing of the food choices on the menu. We had a braw time and make a heartily recommendation to anybody seeking a warm highland atmosphere.

While working in Glencoe we visited here to watch the football match. Great service, friendly staff and delicious meals! The portions were more than enough and extremely tasty! Great selection of beer on tap to choose from and great background music to listen to. Of all the places in Glencoe I visited for something to eat and a drink, this was by far the best! Will definitely be back first chance I get!

Great service, good variety on the menu and reasonably priced. Enjoyed the atmosphere. Many people enjoying the food.

Very friendly staff. The food was made very quick and was very tasty. Good choice of food and drinks.

Very nice meal on the penultimate leg of West Highland Way . Staff were very pleasant and friendly. 4 of us thought it excellent. Home made soup tasty . 3 of us had the cajun chicken burger and all thought very good . Warm , clean , welcoming atmosphere.

L’endroit mérite qu’on l’évite. Pas de bière locale, le tenancier n’a pas le droit d’en vendre. La nourriture n’est simplement pas bonne : mac’n’chesse d’un gras indécent et curry sans saveur. A la télé du foot et comme musique une sorte de radio nostalgie locale. En plus, on doit payer dès la commande, même la nourriture, ou laisse sa carte bancaire en caution. Première fois qu’on voit ça depuis qu’on voyage.

Een gezellige pub die ook (betaalbaar) eten serveerd. Je besteld aan de bar en betaald gelijk.

Fabulous place, welcomed with friendly, happy staff, busy the day we were there, ordered food and drinks, the food was lovely, the staff were helpful, would recommend here and I will be back.

Sitting outside the pub is at the back in what looks like a car park.

We have ordered Chef's Pie (chicken with mushrooms) from day's special menu. It was delicious! I strongly recommend.

We had spent the morning visiting the sights in the Glencoe area. On the way back to Fort William I decided to go a little off the beaten path and drive around Loch Leven. We were all getting hungry and when we saw lots of people sitting outside we thought we would give it a try have light lunch.

Went in for dinner while in Kinlochleven, had a good experience, had a bit of an issue finding out what I could eat being celiac. Luckily the barmaid and one of the patrons were really helpful and sorted out a option for me. Their veggie chilli was tasty and my friend seemed satisfied with her mac n cheese (which comes with chips!!).

We stayed here for one night only whilst walking the West Highland Way. The room was clean and the shower good. Staff were firendly. We ate our evening meal here as well as breakfast. Service was prompt and efficient and food was good, as was the beer. The thing I remember most about this pub was how creaky everything upstairs was, from the floor in the hallway to the floor in the bedroom and the doors. This did not detract from our stay but was a notable feature. There is a drying room which is nice and warm and does the job very well.

Very busy with hikers of all nationalities. I only had soup which was delicious, but others were tucking into tasty looking food. Seemed to be a very popular place to eat.

Spend a day in Glen Coe, drive op to this place at the end of the day and who not needs something to eat? Nice and warm area/pub, where the staff just takes your order at the bar, you pay, sit and they will bring you your food. Nothing spectecular, but nothing bad either. Good food, good beer, and an okay coffee afterwards. That keeps me going after a rainy day like this.

Just called in after a wet morning climbing the Devils Elbow. The staff couldn't have been more welcoming. I had a rare Ribeye Steak which couldn't have been cooked more perfect and was very tender. Will definitely return again.

Just had a couple of drinks here whilst visiting Kinlochleven. Dog friendly which is a bonus and the staff were very friendly. Would recommend.

The place was not so busy at first, the one barmaid/waitress was not majorly busy, ...the food was nice, the place was clean, at the end!, we were left waiting on our pre ordered and prepaid for dessert, and hour and a half in we decided to cancel the puddings and leave, this could of been avoided, but the one member of staff was overworked, too busy serving another two families before finally serving us our "to go" desserts shame really, as it would have been worth a second visit, but not now, the service and attention to the customers needs are lacking.

Food was great, staff was friendly and the ambiance was filled with lively walkers. We very much enjoyed our meal and the good selection of Scottish gin.

Wir sind hier eingekehrt auf Grund einer Empfehlung von unserem Bed&Breakfast; Betreiber. Wir hatten die Mac&Cheese; und gingen gesättigt zurück zur Unterkunft

We visited here as a family after Grey Mares walk. We hadn't expected the walk to take so long and were starving! We ordered two fish and chips, a kids fish and chips and kids chicken and chips which were all great portions and really tasty. We were in and out in less than an hour which suited us just fine!

A great little gem on the West Highland Way. Delicious, great value, fresh food, quality pints and the friendliest people behind the bar you’ll meet. Highland hospitality at its best. And 4 legged furry friends are made to feel completely at home- complimentary biscuits included!

Typisch schottisch. Einfach , gut, voll. Also kommt rechtzeitig. Nette Atmosphäre. Waren dort während des WHW, hatten wie jedem Abend Hunger und wurden freundlich und lecker gesättigt.

We were driving around Loch Leven, having done the falls at Inchree, and heading for Greymare’s falls in Kinlochleven. We needed sustenance, and The Tailrace looked a decent option. We both had the scampi, which was perfectly fine, as scampi goes. It’s well decorated (recently, apparently), and there were a few people in, so it must be doing something right. I’d probably go for good, rather than very good, but it was definitely better than average. 3.5/5

Brilliant pub/bar, great people, quality food at a great price. Highly recommend there.The locals are very friendly too. Have dined there and had a drink there lots.

I visited this pub on my own for lunch this past Sunday while my partner was hiking - when I walked in it felt like I had walked into the Slaughtered Lamb pub in the film American werewolf in London - what a cold welcome. The bar staff and I believe landlord were unpleasant to the point of rudeness. The food was fine, nothing special but even if I lived local to this pub I wouldn't visit it again.

We have been here a couple of times now and the food is very good. Fast, friendly service always served with a smile. Definitely going back. :)

lovely pub friendly staff good choice of drinks and food very busy with walkers completing the west highland way

I'm absolutely amazed there are 1 and 2 star reviews on this place. I've stayed here multiple times over the past few years (mostly for the Glencoe Skline running weekend) and it is hands down the best place to stay and/or eat in Kinlochleven. Superb food, warm, clean and comfortable rooms, friendly craic, good beer and excellent value.

Due to a big trail running event, the nr. 1 restaurant on TripAdvisor was fully booked. There, they advised us to try it here, which was a letdown. The food is not that expensive, but the quality is just bad. We had a MacNcheese and a Haggis plate, both were disappointing. The food arrived after less than 5 minutes, which made sense when we tried it. The fries were reheated, the whisky sauce seemed from a package and the salad was just bad. The place is old fashioned and the staff really lost their enthousiasm.

I liked the food, but we were lucky we got there at 2.45pm, because a little bit later we wouldn't have gotten any, like some hikers who arrived a few minutes later. They have a sign that says 'we serve food all day', but don't believe it: kitchen closes at 3pm and they're firm about it. Apart from that: the food was good and we had a nice rest there. They should turn the tv down though, the super weird gameshows are very distracting. :D

Nourriture de pub : grasse et sans subtilité. Un fish and chip mauvais pour mon conjoint et un burger très bof pour moi. Tout était complet alentour donc pas le choix.

I have been here several times.The meals are nice,great fish and chip, basic food with good portions at a good price

Friendly and welcoming. We shared a table with another couple who happened to be French but with good English. Food portion were generous and good. Good range of beers and ciders.

This isn't a rating on the food since we actually left without eating. We arrived in a group of four walking the west highland way. We hoped t chrge my partner's phone while eating to call home after three days put in the hills. However all the plugs had been blocked and when my partner unplugged a small table lamp (it was full daylight) he was told to put it back as it was company policy not to let people charge phones. This seemed unusual (since it costs about 2 pence a charge for what would have been a £100 meal) but fair enough. We might have just accepted it except the staff were incredibly rude when my boyfriend asked why and so we left and went somewhere more hospitable (and less empty of customers). I'm sure I will receive a response to this but I'm nt sure there is any excuse for such rudeness. We are often in the area and will certainly never go here.

We had an excellent fish and chip supper at the Tailrace following our day's walk. Hot and well cooked, it was well presented by friendly staff. Beer was good too.

Food arrived quick and freshly made, staff really friendly as were the locals. Disappointed no specials on offer along with normal menu.

In Kinlochleven eine von vielfältigen Gelegenheiten zur Abendgestaltung. Interessante Speisekarte und perfekter Service. Die Burger sind einen Besuch wert

Petit dej servi à partir de 8 h pour les personnes qui ne sont pas clientes de l'hôtel.

Loved our stay in the Tailrace. The staff were professional and courteous. The locals were friendly. The rooms were of a high standard.

This was a great a spot with fabulous food and a fun atmosphere. It seemed family run and it was exactly what we were looking for.

Very good food with good choices for vegetarians. We enjoyed the veggie haggis, neeps and tatties and the veggie chilli. And the cranachan for dessert was excellent. The staff were great especially the bartender who recommended a very good whisky!

Visited here at the end of a long and hot day walking on the West Highland Way. The landlord did explain they had been busy and told us a number of items were off the menu. Had no problem with this - but did have a problem with the size of the portion of haggis which we were served. I'm assuming they had almost run out and so split a portion between us. We should have complained but we were both so tired we could not face any confrontation. Kinlochleven must have to struggle to get visitors to this remote place and to be given such rubbish portions does not make me want to return.

We checked out this place as it was the first we got to from our B and B. It does have a restaurant but by the time we arrived it had closed for the night. We went in the bar which was very busy but we were found a comfortable table and shown a menu. To my partner's delight there were four vegetarian options. Previously on our trip to the Isles and mainland the choice of vegetarian food was pretty woeful. Service here was excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed my chicken and chorizo pie. My partner also had a delightful meal and we were both more than satisfied with our choices.

We ventured to the Tailrace inn after being disappointed at the nearest eating establishment to where we were staying and were impressed not only by the food, but the lovely warm atmosphere of the place and the helpful and friendly staff. I would have no hesitation to recommend this place to anyone travelling to this area in search of good food and a nice place to eat it!

This place was great. The bar staff were very friendly and helpful. The place was rammed when we arrived but we soon got a table. Excellent selection of Vege food and it was all very tasty. Food came very quickly too.

The Tailrace is definately above average as a place to have a meal. I had the steak which I always use as a benchmark for new places I try and the Tailrace did pretty well as I only left a small chunk of fat that hadn't made it to the well done mark. My wife had haggis neeps and tatties which she enjoyed immensely. Both meals arrived in healthy sized proper pub portions relatively quickly. Atmosphere was nice, laid back and the staff were pleasant and friendly. The only thing that spoils things is the midgies so you can't even consider the option of eating outside as the option is there. We chose to eat in and it's just as well we did. When we went in it was just after 8pm and it wasn't "too" bad but when we came back out 45 mins later we quite literally got mugged by the midgies. So visiting during the day is fine, just take a full body length net cover with you if you're visiting in the evening. (I honestly wish I was joking about the midgies but they really are that bad so be well prepared.)

We've just completed the WHW and this is my second visit to The Tailrace. A nice pub with a decent atmosphere. The food is good and the rooms are clean and in good order.

Enjoyed a family meal here on Friday night, great food and service. I particularly liked the burger with the haggis - very tasty!. Dog friendly too which is a bonus. Sat outside on a lovely warm summer night - I recommend this pub!

Great wee pub. Great food fast friendly service everything you want in a bar meal. Live scottish music every thursday night. Would highly reccommend!!

We stopped here for dinner while staying in the village. Was a very busy little pub that served good food. Not Michelin star but good honest pub food. The service was fast, the food was hot and not bankruptcy expensive.

We called in to the Tailrace Inn for a beer and food one evening. The pub, a locals pub with a good atmosphere, was quite busy but doesn’t take table bookings. The food was good but the beer was chilled and some gassed to make it “smooth” which was a bit disappointing.