Abbey Cottage

Dining Out in Fort Augustus and Loch Ness

Dining Fort Augustus

The Bothy Restaurant and Bar Fort Augustus

On the banks of the Caledonian Canal in a 200 year old cottage The Bothy is a traditional Scottish restaurant and bar. We take pride in our friendly service and freshly cooked quality food as well as fine wines, malt whiskies and local real ales

Caledonian Canal Centre

Cafe, Information, Exhibition and Gift shop
Opening Spring 2018

The Moorings Fort Augustus

Restaurant and Takeaway
By the swing bridge just off the main road Friendly restaurant reasonably priced, daily chef specials, beer and wine. Take away pizza, kebabs, burgers and fish and chips. Open all year. By the swing bridge just off the main road

The Loch Inn Restaurant and Bar Fort Augustus

A small cosy bar/restaurant with original features and a roaring log fire for those cold winter nights. Here you can enjoy some good non complicated food with good potions and reasonable prices.

In the summer months we also have an upstairs restaurant which enjoys a view out onto the canal.

Macdougall Butchers

Family run butchers serving fresh made sandwiches and pies

The Lovat Brasserie Fort Augustus

The Brasserie provides a more relaxed environment and modern atmosphere. The menu is well balanced as well as being experimental, with a simple yet tasty ethos that promotes excellent Scottish ingredients.
The menu is a la carte and adapts to suit seasonally-changing local produce. No prices have been indicated beblow due to variations during the season.

Open 7 Days a Week

Canal Side Chip Shop Fort Augustus

Some of the best fish and chips you will get are freshly cooked here. Sitting on the canal side in the heart of town you can even take away your fish supper and sit by the canal on a summer’s day.

There are the traditional sausage, fish and scampi selections available but if you want something truly Scottish then go for a haggis or a black pudding supper.

Monster Fish and Chips

The Boat House Restaurant Fort Augustus

The Boat House restaurant proprietors will be happy to welcome you to this quality restaurant occupying a unique position overlooking Loch Ness. Originally a boathouse of the Fort Augustus Abbey for sheltering small boats, it has now been renovated and converted into a unique restaurant. Open to the public the menus are original and offer the very best of Scottish cuisine, sourced whenever possible from local producers and suppliers.

Set in the grounds of the 130 year old Former St.Benedicts Abbey, there could be no more idyllic setting to enjoy delicious, Scottish locally sourced food, lovingly prepared by expert chefs.

Views of Loch Ness from the Boathouse The Boathouse Restaurant can be found in the private grounds of The Highland Club, Fort Augustus.
To make a reservation and for directions please call

Glenmoriston Arms Restaurant

We want to ensure that your dining experience is memorable for all the right reasons. We strive to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere and our service style is attentive yet relaxed. Our menu celebrates the seasons and includes when available, our very own Glenmoriston Estate Venison, Pheasant and Partridge.

We use only the finest ingredients, purchased form reputable suppliers and locally sourced wherever possible

We are open to non residents for Lunch from 12.30 until 2.30pm and Dinner from 5.30pm until 8.00pm. These times are based on high season and are subject to change.

It is not necessary to book but it is advisable, especially during high season.

Fiddlers Highland Restaurant and Cafe Bar

Good food served simply. Salmon, beef or game & Scottish dishes to delight you. Taste our award-winning haggis (that famous beastie of the hills), hearty casseroles, generous fresh salads & delicious steaks which we char-grill for the best flavour.

We also regularly have fresh west-coast seafood specials, interesting seasonal dishes & daily vegetarian options.

We feel that we have something for everyone here at Fiddlers & this choice coupled with our genuinely friendly service makes us the place to eat whether you are on a day trip to Loch Ness, staying in Drumnadrochit or even lucky enough to live in this beautiful part of Scotland.