Real Ale Guide to Fort William and Lochaber

We thought it appropriate, if you were going to walk up and down Ben Nevis - or any of our other superb mountains, you might like to know where to get a good pint of cask conditioned ale! Well, this is the right page to find the best pubs in Fort William area who serve high quality, cask conditioned real ale. One of the best things about Fort William is our local brewery, based in Kinlochleven - Atlas Brewery. This brewery is well known for its fantastic Latitude Ale - a pale, refreshing and hoppy real ale that goes down very well. It's only 3.6 ABV and makes an excellent session ale. Look out for its distinctive pale blue pump clip.

We know that Cobbs Bar and Restaurant in Fort William have agreed to stock and serve this superb ale all year round - together with a choice of 2-3 other cask ales, depending on customer demand. It goes without saying that you can also buy stone cold keg beers if this is your preference - Hey! - we live in a democracy ! In GLen Nevis ry The Glen Nevis Restaurant and The Ben Nevis Inn who both stock cask ales. The Alexandra Hotel stocks a cask ale now and again - a bit patchy and unreliable - although they do stock cask bottles ! ust south of Fort William at Inchree we believe The Four Seasons stocks cask ales and up at Roybridge The Stronlossit Inn takes great pride in their beer cellar and regularly have three ales on tap.

We hope to bring you other pubs and Inns who serve quality beers in the area, so watch this space.

When drinking cask conditioned ale - insist on only the best - if your pint is served with condensation dripping down the outside of the glass, then it's far too cold and is not being served properly, and will have lost all the natural flavours which the brewer painstakingly added when he made it.

Clachaig Inn - Glencoe hotel and pub
Nestling in the very heart of Glencoe, amongst the spectacular and majestic mountains of the Scottish Highlands, Clachaig Inn has been a source of accommodation and hospitality for travellers for over three hundred years. Clachaig Inn, Glencoe... click for more details...
Glencoe, Glen Coe, PH49 4HX Tel: +44 (0)1855 811252

The Grog and Gruel - Traditional Alehouse and Restaurant
Conveniently located half way along Fort William's pedestrianised High Street, The Grog & Gruel is a Traditional Alehouse and Restaurant in Fort William with a warm and friendly atmosphere and a character all of its own. Set half way... click for more details...
66 , High Street, None, Fort William, PH33 6AE Tel: 01397 705078

Cobb's Bar and Bistro
Cobbs Bar at Nevisport, Fort William Located at the side of Nevisport's outdoor retail outlet, Cobbs Bar and Restaurant provides a great place to eat and relax. We have a good, competitively priced menu, a selection of cask conditioned... click for more details...
High Street, Fort William, PH33 6AN Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 704790

Invergarry Hotel
Invergarry Hotel in the Great Glen is located at the junction to the Isle of Skye and a perfect place for fly fishing on the River Garry. The hotel is a traditional stone-built building with open fires, cosy bar and very comfortable bedrooms.... click for more details...
Inverness-shire, Invergarry, PH35 4HJ Tel: 0044 (0) 1809 501 206

Glen Nevis Restaurant
Glen Nevis Restaurant is one of Fort William's popular eating out places - and one set in the most beautiful landscape at the foot of Ben Nevis, about 10 minutes from the town centre. Our restaurant serves tasty, freshly prepared meals all... click for more details...
Glen Nevis Holidays, Glen Nevis, Fort William, PH33 6SX Tel: 01397 705459

Four Seasons Pub & Restaurant
Four Seasons Pub-Restaurant is a family-rub establishment, situated in the peaceful hamlet of Inchree, midway between Fort William & Glencoe. Estabished for nearly 20 years and consistently under the same ownership, the pub is a popular... click for more details...
Inchree, Onich, Inchree, Onich, PH33 6SE Tel: 01855 821393

Nevis Bank Inn
Fort William's Nevis Bank Hotel opened its door for the 2010 season at the end of May after a total refurbishment with very contemporary styling and a comfortable environment. The new management team welcomes you to our exciting place to stay... click for more details...
Belford Road, Fort William, PH33 6BY Tel: 01397 705721

The Old Forge Public House
Listed as one of only 3 of “Scotland’s bloody good pubs by Peter Irvine “The Best Of Scotland 2007” and with no roads in or out, an 18 mile hike over munros or a 7 mile sea crossing, the pub is the remotest, on mainland Britain (aka... click for more details...
The Old Forge, Knoydart, Inverie, Mallaig, PH41 4PL Tel: 01687 462267

Ben Nevis Bar and Restaurant
Located in the centre of Fort Wiliam's pedestrianised High Street, The Ben Nevis Bar and Restaurant is one of Fort William's best pubs serving good food all day and a terrific range of beers and spirits. We stock two regular... click for more details...
103 High Street, Fort William, PH33 6DG Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 702295

Old Station Restaurant, Spean Bridge
Our family run restaurant is located in the former railway station building at Spean Bridge, 9 miles from Fort William and a short journey by road or rail ! We offer a relaxing environment to enjoy a light lunch or dinner with friends. Our menu... click for more details...
Station Road, Spean Bridge, Tel: 01397 712535

Ben Nevis Inn
Set at the foot of the Ben Nevis mountain footpath, the Ben Nevis Inn is a friendly restaurant with a selection of fresh, wholesome food in an informal atmosphere. Our restaurant is in a traditional, stone-built barn and provides a cosy retreat... click for more details...
Achintee, Glen Nevis, Fort William, PH33 6TE Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 701227

Glenuig Inn
Located on the shore of Loch Ailort on the way west into Ardnamurchan, Glenuig Inn is a good place to stop off at if coming out for an event at Glenuig Village Hall, or travelling around the peninsula. We are one of the few places to eat and drink... click for more details...
Glenuig, PH38 4NG Tel: 01687 470219

Inchree Chalets & Rooms
A family-run establishment, offering good-quality, competitively-priced Chalet & Ensuite Room accommodation, with on-site Pub-Restaurant. Inchree is situated in a highly-convenient location in the Lochaber area - we are located midway between... click for more details...
Onich, Inchree, PH33 6SE Tel: 01855 821287

Glenfinnan House Hotel Restaurant & Bar
The Glenfinnan House Hotel's restaurant and lounge bar have fantastic views looking over Loch Shiel and towards the Glenfinnan Monument and Ben Nevis. Our lochside location is amazing and very special. Our restaurant is open for fine dining... click for more details...
Glenfinnan, Tel: 0044 (0) 1397 722235