Ben Nevis Bar
103 High Street, Fort William, PH33 6DG
HC/RSL/0432 - Premises licence (Scotland)In force
What it permits
Alcohol on and off the premises until 01:00 every day; activities described by the council; seasonal.
View council record ↗Last checked
Licensed activities and hours
Sale of alcohol, on and off the premises
HoursNot given on the register
Sale of alcohol, on the premises
Every day11:00 to 01:00 (next day)
Sale of alcohol, off the premises
Every day11:00 to 22:00
Activities described by the council
HoursDuring quieter periods, particularly in the winter, a pool table may be located in the premises for the use by patrons. Poker/charity events/race nights/theme nights may on occasion take place withinAs the register gives it
Seasonal
HoursThe extension of hours in the Festive Season as defined by the Licensing Board. During quieter spells, particularly in the winter, the premises may, dependent upon demand, open later in the morning and close earlier in the evening, and possibly for periods during the day if there is insufficient demand.As the register gives it
The times the licence permits. The premises may open for less of them. A time after midnight runs into the next day.
Register history
- Application to vary the licence
- Licence granted
- Application to vary the licence
- Application to vary the licence
- Application to vary the licence
- Application to vary the licence
- Licence granted
- Licence transferred
- Licence transferred
- Application to vary the licence
- Application to vary the licence
- Application to vary the licence
8 earlier entries
- Licence granted
- Licence transferred
- Application to vary the licence
- Licence transferred
- Application to vary the licence
- Application to vary the licence
- Application to vary the licence
- Licence granted
A transfer moves the licence to a new holder; it does not by itself mean a new business.
Food hygiene

Ben Nevis Bar and Restaurant
Inspected 30 Oct 2025
This business on the Food Standards Agency's site ↗
Planning at this address
Elsewhere in the building
- Extension to rear (amended design 24/04383/FUL) ↗25/00784/FUL · received 4 March 2025Approved
- Extension ↗24/04383/FUL · received 14 October 2024Withdrawn
- Erection of balcony extension (amended layout) and alterations ↗21/01881/FUL · received 19 April 2021Approved
- Use of the public footpath as an external seating area (renewal of 18/01661/FUL ) ↗21/00636/FUL · received 11 February 2021Outdoor seatingApproved
- Erection of balcony extension ↗19/02034/FUL · received 6 May 2019Approved
- Use of the public footpath as a seating area ↗18/01661/FUL · received 12 April 2018Outdoor seatingApproved
Nearby, bearing on licensed premises
- Conversion of 1st and 2nd floors of commercial unit to form 2no. short term letting units Change of use of first and second floors from Clas…26/02622/FUL · received 19 June 2026 · 17 m awayChange of useApproved
From the council's register
- Council
- Highland
- Reference
- HC/RSL/0432
- Premises
- Ben Nevis Bar
- Licence type
- Premises Licence - 2005 Act
- Status
- Current
- Granted
- 1 September 2009
- Address
- 103 High Street, Fort William, PH33 6DG
- Last checked
- 18 October 2026
The licence's conditions and plans are on the council's record.