Ben Nevis Inn
An old-style pub located right at the start of the Ben Nevis mountain path, serving Scottish home-style dishes and cask ales, making it a popular spot for hikers after their climb.
Located on Achintee Road, right next to the start of the Ben Nevis Mountain Track and the end of the West Highland Way, this inn overlooks Glen Nevis. Inside, you'll find a fireplace, a beer garden, bunkhouse accommodation, and live music. The menu features hearty Scottish pub food: Cullen skink, ale-battered haddock, and chicken stuffed with haggis served with rumbledethumps (potato and cabbage mash). Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available, and bookings can be made on their official website. It has a rating of around 4.6 on Tripadvisor with nearly 2,700 reviews. You can drive or take a taxi from Fort William town center.
Opening hours
Official Website: Currently on winter hours, Thursday to Sunday 12:00 to late; open daily during peak season
Nearby sights
- Old Inverlochy Castle
- Ben Nevis Distillery
- The Jacobite Steam Train
- West Highland Museum
- Neptune's Staircase
- Ben Nevis
- Nevis Range Mountain Gondola
- Glen Nevis & Steall Falls