Klara’s guidebook
Visitor Centres
West Highland Museum
Cameron SquareLochaber Geopark
55A High StPick up a certificate from here to say you climbed Ben Nevis! The main picture shown here is not the actual visitor centre. You will find it up the Glen.
22 locals recommend
Ben Nevis Visitor Centre
Glen NevisPick up a certificate from here to say you climbed Ben Nevis! The main picture shown here is not the actual visitor centre. You will find it up the Glen.
Guided tours around the distillery with a lovely cafe/restaurant area
50 locals recommend
Ben Nevis Distillery
Guided tours around the distillery with a lovely cafe/restaurant area
You can create your own soap, meander around the lovely gift shop and finish it all off with a visit to the restaurant. It is a beautiful space to visit and the food is delicious.
26 locals recommend
The Highland Soap Company Visitor Centre & Larder Cafe
North RoadYou can create your own soap, meander around the lovely gift shop and finish it all off with a visit to the restaurant. It is a beautiful space to visit and the food is delicious.
Groceries
M&S Fort William Foodhall
Unit 3 North RdMorrisons
RoadTesco Express
Gift Shop
The Granite House
74 High StA treasure trove of gifts!
The Highland Bookshop
60 High StHigh street shop associated with the factory and gift shop visitor centre.
8 locals recommend
The Highland Soap Company®
48 High StHigh street shop associated with the factory and gift shop visitor centre.
WHSmith
4 High StBook shop which sells greetings cards and also houses Fort William Post Office.
The whisky shop has a vast selection of whisky's from near and far. Hosted by very knowledgable staff who are delighted to guide you through the whisky trail.
The Whisky Shop
93 High StThe whisky shop has a vast selection of whisky's from near and far. Hosted by very knowledgable staff who are delighted to guide you through the whisky trail.
Bicycle Hire
Off Beat Bikes
117 High StOutdoor shops
Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports
Belford RoadCotswold Outdoor Fort William
102 High StNevisport
High StreetFood Scene
Places to eat around Fort William
My absolute favourite restaurant, i would highly recommend. It is best to book ahead to ensure a table.
42 locals recommend
Garrison West
4 Cameron SquareMy absolute favourite restaurant, i would highly recommend. It is best to book ahead to ensure a table.
A great place to stop for a pint and a bite to eat after a big hike up the Ben. Food is excellent.
86 locals recommend
Ben Nevis Inn & Bunkhouse
Achintee RoadA great place to stop for a pint and a bite to eat after a big hike up the Ben. Food is excellent.
The Lochy
230 Kilmallie RdGood pub grub within walking distance.
The Great Glen
104 High StWitherspoons
McDonald's
Camanachd CrescentNice stop off for a either a glass of wine or a meal. Outside eating area on the banks of the Caledonian canal.
34 locals recommend
The Moorings Hotel
Nice stop off for a either a glass of wine or a meal. Outside eating area on the banks of the Caledonian canal.
Deli Barqen Chinese takeaway
Glenloy StreetFavourite with the locals and 2 mins away.
Rain Bakery
41 High StDelicious filled rolls and beautiful cakes.
Nevis Bank Inn & Browns Restaurant
Belford RoadBen Nevis Takeaway
1 Lochy Rd.Great pizzas 🍕
The Grog & Gruel
66 High StCask ales and Mexican food.
Black Isle Bar Fort William
Gordon SquareGreat beers and nice pizzas
Beautiful new cinema and lovely restaurant which specialises in pizza and burgers. I can recommend sitting in their outdoor seating area when the sun is shining to watch the world go by.
35 locals recommend
Highland Cinema
Cameron SquareBeautiful new cinema and lovely restaurant which specialises in pizza and burgers. I can recommend sitting in their outdoor seating area when the sun is shining to watch the world go by.
Situated in Glen Nevis, lovely restaurant with adjoining bar which also serves bar meals.
9 locals recommend
Glen Nevis Restaurant
Situated in Glen Nevis, lovely restaurant with adjoining bar which also serves bar meals.
Old Pines
A car drive away but definitely worth it.
Well worth a visit especially if you are on a train trip to Mallaig. The food is delicious.
The Steam Inn
Well worth a visit especially if you are on a train trip to Mallaig. The food is delicious.
Chlachain Inn
Davies BraeDelicious seafood, highly recommend if you are having a day out in Mallaig.
Nevis Bakery
The award winning steak pies are delicious.
China Palace
Chinese restaurant on the Main Street in FORT WILLIAM
A bit of a drive away but definitely serve the best steaks in the area!
38 locals recommend
The Old Inn
2 A828A bit of a drive away but definitely serve the best steaks in the area!
Spice Tandoori
141 High StRecommended Indian Restaurant / Take Away
The absolute best seafood platter I have ever had in my life and at a reasonable price! Recommended cocktail - Appin to Manhattan, whisky and orange based delight! Food was amazing!!!
26 locals recommend
The Pierhouse Hotel
The absolute best seafood platter I have ever had in my life and at a reasonable price! Recommended cocktail - Appin to Manhattan, whisky and orange based delight! Food was amazing!!!
Cafe
Home made food at extremely reasonable prices (charitable organisation). Locally sourced butcher meat used and it's a quick 2 min walk across the road.
Lochaber Action On Disability
27 Glenloy StHome made food at extremely reasonable prices (charitable organisation). Locally sourced butcher meat used and it's a quick 2 min walk across the road.
Cafe serving fresh food including ALL DAY BREAKFAST & home baking available to sit in or take away and it is only across the road!
Bake-n-Roll
Cafe serving fresh food including ALL DAY BREAKFAST & home baking available to sit in or take away and it is only across the road!
The Wildcat
21 High StVegan cafe.
Lovely cafe on Corpach Marina just a 15 minute casual walk along the shore front. I highly recommend their speciality chicken flatbread.
An Cafaidh Mara Corpach
Lovely cafe on Corpach Marina just a 15 minute casual walk along the shore front. I highly recommend their speciality chicken flatbread.