Best Beer in Fort William

5 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Black Isle Bar (fort William)
Black Isle Bar (fort William)
84/100 (1155 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
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Vegetarian Friendly
Scottish
Pizza
Pizza
British
Scottish
Bar
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British
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Tropical IPA 5 5 ABV
Pizzas and Soft Drinks
Pale Ale
Pepperoni
Craft Beer
Salad
Venison
Veggie Pizza
Haggis
Garlic Pizza Bread
Goats Cheese Pizza
Wood Fired Pizza
Smoked Salmon Salad
Porter Beer
Spicy Pepperoni Pizza
Beer
Meat Lovers Pizza and Verdura Pizza
cold brew
Cider
Mushroom Rocket & Truffle Oil Pizza
Minted Lamb Pizza
Venison Salami Pizza
Haggis Pizza and Pint
Haggis Bruschetta
Schöfferhofer Watermelon and Mint
Sit down
Scottish
Bar
Pub
Pizza
British
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"30/9/2023 - Saturday. We just arrived in Fort William. We stay in Travelogue, where this Black Ysles Bar is literally just next to 1 minute walking..."
Catherine Rickard
"This place has a lovely vibe, and great pizza. There is indoor and outdoor seating, some with views over the loch. The pizza was really good and I..."
Becky T
"It was initially very confusing how to sit and order food as there were no signs indicating what to do. This is basically a self-seat and self-serve..."
Kyler Burnett
"Quite beer orientated with food on the side. My partner and I don’t really drink so a few more alcohol free wines or beers as an option would have..."
Megan Bowles
"Amazing restaurant with a cozy atmosphere, good music. The restaurant is well designed, and is located in a beautiful spot. The pizzas are delicious..."
Inbar Garty
"The first pint after a big hill always hits different, but my reviews always control for such variables. First up, the beer here is good. They have..."
Hannah Muirhead
"Visited on a stop off on our road trip after searching for our of season options in the area for lunch on a Monday. Staff were really friendly, venue..."
Lyla Penman
"Great pizza, although not cheap, but worth the money, stout is tasty, staff is friendly, toilets are clean, the place is nice. It should be taken..."
Ольга Оля
"Lovely place to stop for a drink and a tasty pizza! The inside has a great decor and the outside has a great view. Around £5 a beer but they are..."
Gary
"A great and funky craft beer and pizza place. The interior is fabulous, spacious with an amazing bar. They have a very big selection of craft beers...."
Christian Harris
The Grog & Gruel
The Grog & Gruel
82/100 (3341 ratings)
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Bar
British
Pub
Bar
Scottish
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
International
British
Scottish
International
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Nachos
Haggis Nachos
Steak and Ale Pie
Venison Burger and Inferno Burger
Cullen Skink
Apple pie
Grog Dog
Beef
Haggis Taster
Enchiladas
Fish & chips
Pesto
Puddings
Fish
Soup
Wild boar
Venison
Pasta
Pulled Pork
Sausage
Salad
Chocolate Fudge Brownie
Beer
Chili
Fish 'N' Fries
Salmon
Cyder
Fried
Pepperoni Pizza
Fish & Chips
Haggis Balls
Steak Pie
gin
Fajita Chicken
Cheeseburger
Pies
sake
Burrito
Falafel
Burger
Quesadilla
Whisky
Tortillas
Fish and Chips
Quesadillas
Beef burger
Fajitas
Chicken Sandwich
Haggis
Chicken breast
Sit down
Bar
British
Pub
International
Scottish
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Mid-range
"Very dog friendly and brought bowl of water while we waited for our scrummy pizza! Would recommend to anyone visiting Fort William - staff were..."
Anita Jordan
"Had a lovely pub night here last month. We got to taste some beers before ordering what we liked best. Got some good whisky smelling and advice..."
Marjan Bergen
"Great food, great hosts and if the right Tuesday great music. The mulled wine was to die for, never tasted one better. See you next time we are in..."
Elaine Bowman
"Simply epic food. Black pudding from heaven then probably the best pizza I've ever had. The Shetland lager (60 degrees North) was great..."
James Bryant
"Was in the g&g on weds. After a long day travelling from Cardiff it was exactly what we needed. Nice food, friendly staff, some great gins to pick..."
Emma Bradley
"Lovely pub. Great food. Children friendly and charming staff. We really enjoyed..."
Dave Mclaughlin
"Happened upon this place completely by random and couldn't have been happier. The menu had great variety. The food and ale was delicious. Service..."
Ryan Hartman
"Great service, good food (with a lot of vegetarian option!) and good beer. We will definitely be..."
Brie Bailey
"First time in the grog and gruel and what a great place, food was excellent, you have to try the burgers, and it’s dog friendly too which was great..."
Kenny Mcmillan
"Friendly staff, old style decor, good food promptly served by smiling waitress and dog friendly too. What more can you ask..."
Alice McDougall
"Friendly and welcoming staff who provided quick service. Food was amazing and reasonably priced too. Will definitely be back and if we can leave..."
Hazel Wiseman
"Very good atmosphere...friendly staff and visitors ....very dog friendly ...didn't eat but menu looked..."
Jenny Muskett
"The food is brilliant, service is great. Try Cullen Skunk Pie or a Grog Dog. Highly recommended if you're in Fort William, the beer is good..."
Herbie Dacious
"Food was amazing, staff were so friendly and pub is dog friendly, exactly what we needed after a long..."
Caroline Hunter
"This place had some niiiice food! We got a haggis burger (with fries), classic nachos, a vegetarian haggis and smoked salmon. All dishes were..."
Diana Põldver
"Great atmosphere in this old time Scottish pub. I loved the energy of the place! I really wanted to try the Wild Boar & Haggis Burger but sadly they..."
KD Mack
"Just the sort of pub you'd expect on the main drag of Fort William. Pleasant and helpful staff. Food was very good, and the atmosphere was quite..."
James Kovach
"Went here for lunch because of the interesting menu. The one thing that caught my eye was the "Grog Dog", their signature hot dog. I had a foot long..."
Gavin Work
"Very nice Scottish Pub, value for money. It's a pity that there are not so much Scottish dishes, but I can understand the menu choices. We had..."
Andrea Ciufo
"Good food, location and friendly staff but a bit extended waiting time for food (lucky we order starters before the main..."
Magiczny Krzys
"We visited Fort William back in September and we loved the Grog & Gruel. They had the best cider (Thistly Cross whisky cask) and they even sell it in..."
Stephanie W
"We had a wonderful lunch experience in the bar area as the restaurant was not open until 5PM but we could not fault anything. Staff was friendly and..."
Jiri Jansky
"One of many pubs in Fort William with similar menus but - big plus - this one had 4 cask beers on tap. That's as many as Wetherspoons but it's much..."
Chris Phillips
"Our group ordered a pea and basil soup, a few of the angus beef burgers, and the stag pie. The soup was the favorite part of our meal which was a..."
Tom Nolan
"Traditional pub. I had the Wild Boar and Haggis burger which was pretty good to be fair. The others burgers also got decent praise. The folk who..."
Raph Meo
"Great food and very friendly staff, amazing atmosphere, always call here when in Fort..."
Suey1999 Egerton
"Lovely lunch with my wife, the staff were very friendly and attentive, but not in your face. We had our jack russell with us and the Lovely lady..."
Robert Boyd
"They took our pizza order then came back and said there was no pizza. We had salads. It was fairly quiet, conversation was..."
David Maerzke
"For a Monday night you couldn't get any better than this. Also who has curly fires now a days!!!!! Literally came here for the hog tails my inner..."
navie grosz
"We came here because the other 3 pubs that were recommended to us were full. This place had a table with no wait. I enjoyed the food. Good fish and..."
Jessica Johnson
"Lovely pub . We visited on a wonderful rainy day and we were a bit cold so it was very nice to have a delicious warm meal with super friendly staff ...."
MarieLaure Alicia
"Tried the elk pie 🥧 and wow absolutely delicious. Haggis batches was also good (although a little more haggis would of been nice) great service..."
kindness ARK
Wetherspoon The Great Glen
Wetherspoon The Great Glen
74/100 (1862 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Fast food
Pub
British
Scottish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
After-hours
Lamb
Haggis
Fish
Cocktails
steak and chips
Fish & chips
Haggis
Salad
english breakfast
Chili
Beer
Garlic Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Traditional Breakfast
Macaroni cheese
Fish & Chips
Small Fish and Chips
cold brew
Chicken & Rib Combo
Tuna
Guinness
Curry
Hot Dog
Burger
sake
Pork Ribs and Chips
fish&chips
Smirnoff & IRN Bru
Chocolate Brownie
Cake
Sausage
Sit down
British
Fast food
Scottish
Bar
Pub
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Television
Waterfront
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Cheap Eats
"Busy on a Saturday night, it's nevertheless a great place to get a bite after a day up Ben Nevis. Casual and open, you seat yourself and order on..."
Christopher Thompson
"This place was our salvation for having a late dinner. We arrived to town at about 11pm and was the only place with the still the kitchen open. The..."
Roberto Ferraris
"Overall a solid experience. I wish they had Wi-Fi for us travelers though - especially since you have to order through your phone (note: you can..."
Tony Mantia
"Great place with very attentive staff and a very nice atmosphere. The food was better than expected for a pub, although perhaps a bit on the pricey..."
Raúl Pedro Santos
"Easily one of the best Wetherspoon I have ever been to, clean and tidy, good atmosphere, friendly staff, amazing location, get the right seat and you..."
Will Tansley
"Great place, stays open late, prompt service too. The food is good and prices very..."
Alakananda Sen
"The menu here wasn't as big as at most Weatherspoons. There were only 2 desserts to choose from. The pub was fresh and modern and had a nice..."
Hannah Wild
"I quite enjoyed it here. Spent two evenings here for dinner and had wraps (Chicken and the other was Halloumi) Both weee surprisingly good. Cheap..."
Lambertus Oosthuizen
"Straightforward Weatherspoons, breakfast was ok (but the bacon could not have been more thinly cut!) but it was clean, the staff were great and it..."
Karl Hilton
"First time in the establishment, ordered on the app, and within minutes or drinks were brought to us. Not long after that, our food was brought out...."
Gerard Smith
"As others have said great for a late night sit down meal if you’ve arrived in town late. Ok, it’s not Gourmet pub food, but it’s priced..."
Dave Llewellyn
"Went twice in my visit to Fort William!! Amazing food and staff both times! Just a small note that if you get overstimulated by noise, best to sit..."
Elizabeth Hutchinson
"We only popped in for drinks. The establishment was clean and well set out, what's not to like about "Spoons". It's like an old jumper, reliable,..."
Dougie Smith
Glen Nevis Restaurant & Bar
Glen Nevis Restaurant & Bar
70/100 (1794 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Bar
Scottish
Pub
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Scottish
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
British
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Choc & Marshmallow Trifle
Puddings
Smoked Salmon
Cake
Beef
Vanilla Ice Cream
Apple pie
Soup
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Venison
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Cakes
Fried
Grilled Goats Cheese
Steak Pie
Salad
Steak and Ale Pie and Chips
Fish
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Chili
Chicken Burger Meal
Pork
Fish Pie
Mussels
Mini Fish & Chips
Venison
Salmon
Daily Soup
Haggis Bites
Haggis
Beer
Mac and Cheese
Cullen Skink
Karaage chicken
Cheesecake
Highland Chicken
Sandwiches
Neeps and Tatties
Beef burger
Fish & Chips
Haggis Croquettes
Burger
Cranachan
Haddock
Haggis Neepies and Tatties
Fish & chips
Curry
Cranachan Cheesecake
Sit down
Scottish
Bar
Pub
British
Seating
Table Service
Reservations
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Well second visit on a few days I must say very impressed, the venison pâtè was superb and the pulled pork burger very tasty wife had steak it is..."
David Robertson
"INCREDIBLE!! All the staff made every effort to accommodate our rather large group last night. We all had a fantastic time and WOW I don't what magic..."
Hannah Escott
"Great place with a relaximg atmosphere. Good food and drink, reasonably priced and great way to spend an evening after long walks in the beuatiful..."
Kevin James Campbell
"Called in on Thursday night and Friday night. Ate in the bar Thursday and the Restaurant on Friday night. Food was excellent on both nights and staff..."
Paul Henry
"Super meal last night back to the high standard of food we always had up the Glen. Lovely staff can't wait to come back soon...."
Maria Morrison
"What an amazing place! 5* Staff, food and ambiance..."
Keith Singleton
"Had a pint after doing ben nevis. They didn't mind us going in dripping..."
Nigel Cook
"Perfect stay, really delicious food and a good selection of whisky. Scapa..."
CZwo Steuer
"Very friendly staff and great food. Would definitely go back if I'm ever in Fort William..."
Martin Charlton
"Great food and service, not quite sure about the Irun Bru..."
David Michael Bish
"Went to dinner here 2 nights in a row during our trip to hike Ben Nevis as were staying at the youth hostel nearby. Excellent and friendly service,..."
Ajit Ramachandran
"I have just finish the West Highland Way and was dreaming of a bust to this bar for a celebrity drink and food. Totally a 5 star experience for..."
Paul Tooze (No Journey Too Small)
"Excellent food. I had the haggis, partner had steak and ale pie. Followed by chocolate covered strawberries and bananas with ice cream. Good..."
simon plant
"Beautiful place, amazing service and absolutely delicious food. Wvertthing we ordered was good but I highly recommend the karagee..."
Pranay Devgan
"A decent restaurant in the Glen Nevis area. The foods are decent tasting. The atmosphere, albeit quite old, is quite nice and..."
G. Gorvanichkul
"Lovely restaurant..Great food and service. Staff very attentive and friendly. So good we went 2 nights in a row. Brilliant view of Ben Nevis..."
Elizabeth Sansom
"Absolutely amazing food that gets out the kitchen super quick. Make sure to get a table booked..."
J Kuriata
"Not perfect food, regular frozen pub food, but cooked nicely. Most special is great..."
Nursulu Platt
"Stopped here for some food as we were staying at the campsite up the road. Lovely restaurant with really good..."
Heather Jackson
"Convenient near the camping. Food was perfectly fine. The cheeseburger tasted exactly like a Burger King whopper (for me that's a plus). Mac and..."
Dominic den Drijver
Ben Nevis Bar And Restaurant
Ben Nevis Bar And Restaurant
70/100 (1764 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
British
British
Scottish
Scottish
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Steak Pie
Local Beers
Lamb
Haggis
Tennents Lager
Fish
Chicken Balmoral
Pork
Salad
Cheesecake
Lasagna
Scallops
Sirloin Steak
seafood platter
Mussels
Fish and Chips
Beer
Salmon
West Coast Mussels
Seafood chowder
Fish & Chips
Vegetarischr Burger Mit Süßkartoffeln
Garlic bread
Ribs
Traditional Beef Stew
Guinness
Curry
Venison Lasagne
Prawns
Puddings
Cider
Nachos
Cake
Fish & chips
Venison pie
Soup
Burger
Lasagne
Venison
Sausage
Sweet Potato
Halloumi
Fried
Beef
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sit down
British
Scottish
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Waterfront
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
After-hours
Drinks
Mid-range
"Edit: returned two nights ago for lunch and service was very friendly and helpful. Really good food as always and not as noisy - returning tonight..."
Martin “Venomous” Bennett
"Had a wonderful fish and chips at this restaurant. Fish was done just perfect. The batter was a little bit greasy so when coming here would recommend..."
Sarkwat Sultan
"Very friendly staff. We get in on 8:30PM and had to wait half an hour to have a table. They gently proposed us to wait at the bar of the restaurant...."
Maxime Michotte de Welle
"Centrally located restaurant bar. Good service. Nice atmosphere and views. Had to mark down on food as portion of Cullen Skink soup was very small..."
SARAH BANCROFT
"At the moment, they have a 4.2 rating and deserve more! Hence, our 5. Busy place, Nice atmosphere, good choice of music, whiskeys and beers, we..."
Charlotte Van Lent
"Modern gastro pub that also has a drinks only side to the building too. There is an outdoor deck that is open till 10pm which is perfect on a nice..."
Trevor Hunt
"Great outside terrace for a few well deserved post hike pints, dog friendly too. Food was very nice and the kids meals were a good size. Good..."
Dave Simmons
"We enjoyed lunch at the Ben Nevis Restaurant Fort William. The meals were very tasty and the service was great and prompt. A good place for great..."
Pierre
"Got the venison lasagna and cheesecake for dessert which were both very nice. Portions were pretty big. Personal was very kind. You should expect to..."
Astrid Wood
"Amazing food and service! Staff were super friendly and welcoming and the food was hot and fresh, everything needed after a day of exploring! Thanks..."
A S
"This is a wonderful spot! The outdoor dining has amazing views and the food is incredible. I had the salmon and it was one of my favourite meals in..."
Robin Brown
"Went in for a pint and lunch. Took the Steak pie which was very nice and well prepared. Very nice view over Loch Linnhe. Fair prices for lunch as..."
Joakim Forslund
"Most busiest restaurant in Fort Williams. Waiting list to get table. Quite chaotic organization of it, but having sone drinks during waiting time in..."
Dieter Hansel
"Great place to eat or just drink. Waiting time for the restaurant is spend in the other half of the restaurant: the pub. Open since 1806, so they..."
Norbert Boender
"Very Nice Fine. The pub we were looking wasn’t open so we wandered around High Street looking for something and stumbled into the Ben Nevis. I..."
Frank S
"What a great find in Fort William! After getting soaked in the rain, it was lovely warming up with the Cullen Skink and finishing that off with the..."
Gilla Elizabeth Shaw
"Came to this bar on my first night in Fort William. Great food and drinks The staff worked very hard The staff are very friendly and efficient I..."
Andrew Franklin