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    Lock Inn

    3.8 (43 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, British

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    Loud
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Angela D.

    Loved the food here, the cleanliness, location, views and speed of receiving food. When you go in, you seat yourself and order your own food. Sounds crazy but we actually got the food pretty fast. The views of the lochs are nice and they have seating outside as well for nicer weather. We got the fresh haddock and chips and it was amazing. Portion size was very big. Also got the black cherry beer and it was super good (and I'm not a super beer drinker). The Goat cheese salad was delicious as well and I would order everything again. So glad we decided to go here: it was perfect after a long day of hiking.

    Macaroni and cheese
    Courtney W.

    Glad I chose this place for lunch in Fort Augustus- food came out fast and we made it just before a big lunch rush (1:45 pm). My macaroni and cheese really hit the spot on a cold day. The topping was crunchy and the cheeses were so savory. The whole dish was filling. It came with chips and a small side salad, which was a nice touch and left me very full. This was about £15 for the entree, which I thought was high, but considering the area and the amount of food you get, I think it's reasonable.

    The bar area.
    Polly M.

    We loved this restaurant after hiking all day on the Great Glen Way. You can't miss with this place.

    Chicken with rice and salad
    Jessica S.

    3.5 stars We were in town for about an hour or so, with a tour. We needed lunch, and the menu here called to us, so we decided to give it a try. There weren't many people in the dining room when we arrived, so we were able to get a table no problem. They had a specials board on the wall, and you had to order and pay at the bar. I went with one of their specials, the mussels in a cream sauce, which came with a boatload of bread. My husband got a chicken dish, which was served with rice and a small salad. We supplemented our meal with an order of cheesy fries, a beer for him and a rum and coke for me. The service wasn't exactly super-speedy, and the two people working the bar weren't exactly super-friendly. I was surprised by how long it took for the plates to get to us, especially since - as I mentioned - there weren't a whole lot of people there before us. I will say that I was surprised by the size of the plates - there were a ton of (really good) mussels in my bowl, and my husband's plate was piled high with food. They were both decent (though I think my husband liked his dish much more than I liked mine). It was nice to have a place to sit down for a real meal while everyone else on our tour was sailing the loch, but it could have been better.

    Order at the bar and pay too
    Wendy P.

    We really enjoyed our lunch at the Lock Inn. We found the very last table on the second floor, passing the kitchen the smells were amazing. We enjoyed stew and a burger with a view of the locks too. Remember to order at the bar which is normal in the UK

    We found Nessie in the pint glass!!
    Gemma G.

    Situated on the banks of the Caledonian Canal with it's series of locks, the aptly named Lock Inn provides refreshment for those using the canal and the many visitors to Fort Augutus. The pub itself is warm and cosy with the bar itself being the main feature made from solid oak. The lady behind the bar certainly had a presence but made us feel welcome. We didn't eat here so I can't comment on the food but the menu certainly looked very 'pubby' The local ale was good, as was the whiskey (well, when in Scotland...!) Definitely worth popping in for a pint if you are in the area.

    Cheeseburger and fries with a fresh salad.
    Clifford K.

    2 of us came here around 21:00 for dinner and a drink. The 3 stars of for slightly above average food, good drink selection, mediocre service, and a pleasant dining area upstairs. The place is separated into a bottom floor which has a pub atmosphere and the upper floor which has a cosy and clean feeling. We ordered a cheeseburger and a vegetarian casserole of aubergines/eggplants and chickpeas in a tomato base. The burger came with fries/chips and a side salad. The salad had different mixed greens and was much nicer than the standard iceberg greens in many other Scottish restaurants we've been in the few days prior to visiting Lock Inn. The chips were slightly above average. The burger itself: everything was great except the meat itself. Maybe it is a Scottish thing, but all the burgers we've had in Scotland were made of fantastic tasting meat...but they cook it all the way til it's well done and overcooked! The vegetarian casserole was slightly below average. All the ingredients were there, but it tasted like the vegetables were either not prepared or from a can, and the flavor didn't really come out. It did feel healthy though. The strawberry rhubarb cider and the craft lager (or ale?) on tap were very nice.

    Menu pics taken 28-Jul-2018.
    Jonathan L.

    Good food, good desserts, and just a nice little place to visit. The service was typical for a pub (order at the bar). Inside it looks small, but there is an upstairs and it appears that they have a reserved area outside, next to the locks, where you can also dine. I would caution, however, that on a warm day it may be uncomfortable upstairs as there was no air conditioning and there were signs saying not to open the windows.

    Sirloin Steak and pepper sauce from the specials board

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    Good pub food, which is what we came for. Good bar. Maybe a little pricey, but it's a touristy area, so that might be expected.

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    Great food, friendly staff, cozy atmosphere; pop in, get a drink, a bite to eat, sit down and enjoy yourself

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    The fish and chips looked great and the steak pie had us all drooling.

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    Richmond House Hotel - Richmond House - Chinese Restaurant Fort Augustus, UK_Yelp_Sanju-9

    Richmond House Hotel

    3.9(7 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    We were on a day tour to the Highlands, and Loch Ness was our third -- and main -- stop. We had…read morearound 2-2.5 hours there and were free to explore and grab lunch wherever we liked. After roaming around the town and a tiring day out, being South Asian, we were craving some rice. We spotted this place and decided to give it a try. We walked in and were greeted with warm, smiley faces. The restaurant was almost empty, which made us a little unsure at first -- but we decided to settle down and order: * Chicken Szechuan * House Special Fried Rice And wow... what a meal it turned out to be! The Chicken Szechuan was absolute gold -- perfectly cooked, loaded with veggies, and coated in flavorful sauces. The House Special Fried Rice was good too -- though I personally would have loved it a bit spicier or with more veggies. The pricing was reasonable (thankfully not £17 for a single basic meal ). Service was very good -- simple, polite, and efficient. The décor was typical Chinese style, nothing fancy, just a couple of servers managing the place Overall: simple place, tasty food, good service. 4/5

    Look, lets be honest. This is a pub in the middle of Scotland on the shores of Loch Ness. It is…read morenot 5-star as in a 5-star fine dining experience. It's 5-star as in I don't think you find much better pub fare in the middle of Scotland. Fort Augustus isn't a sleepy little village - it is a touristy area with people trying to catch a glimpse of Nessy - so while there aren't a ton of options, there are a number of places to eat and I think for a less pricey meal, this is definitely your go-to. We were at the tail end of a long road trip and were headed back to Edinburgh, but needed dinner. Stopped in here as they had a couple of options for my pescatarian fiance. We split an order of mussels - I'm pretty sure we liked it but honestly, its been a while and I don't remember how good it was. However, based on my entree - I got the Chicken Escalope - this meal was delicious. The chicken was essentially just a lightly breaded chicken breast with a large side of veggies, but however they cooked this, it was delicious. Not only was it a lot of food, but it was really tasty. On top of all of that, our server/bartender was a young guy in his 20s who seemed to know everything there was to know about Scotch. He had some fantastic recommendations that unfortunately, I could not find to bring home, but really enjoyed the scotches I drank there. He was also very friendly and accommodating, and helped make the meal one of the more memorable ones. So yes, I know many of you would look at the 5-star rating and think I simply drank too much scotch. You wouldn't be wrong. But neither am I. As far as pub fare goes out in the middle of the country, this was excellent.

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    Eagle Barge Inn - A highland park 12 and a cab.

    Eagle Barge Inn

    3.8(5 reviews)
    9.6 mi

    A find for sure. A…read morepurely random stop as we were driving, flying along the road. I saw a sign in a blur as we passed that said something about a floating cafe. Well, in my mind, we had to stop for such a thing. It took a minute to get back to the spot, and another to wander around the lock on the river there to figure out where it was. It turns out it's a large boat anchored above the lock, tied off to the moorings. We walked on board, and ducked our heads and went below. Here there was a surprisingly small but well stocked bar. All around the bar were about a dozen fellas jawing it up and laughing, in what I would guess to be a Gaelic speak(I understood none of the banter). We used the facilities(yes they had a good bathroom), and saw down on some large leather couches like we were in a den in someones house. We ended up with a couple glasses of wine and relaxed. There was a dog wandering around by us, relaxed to the odd juxtaposition of a bar under water. To the side of the couches was actually a lizard fish tank, just to add some quirky ambiance I suppose. we only stayed for a couple drinks, we had to be on our way. But not before thanking the gal working that day,for a great spot to stop and relax for a moment on the road.

    We turned up here today for lunch, having emailed to ask if they were open as we'd be cycling, and…read moreit's long way from anywhere else to eat. Only to find a rather snarky young woman who said, oh, they weren't doing food. We were starving! And I had emailed! But she just shrugged and said, well, we're open, aren't we? When I emailed to complain, the manager said that my original email hadn't asked about food, "so the error lays with you". I didn't ask if you had bubonic plague, either, but I'd expect you to mention it. I really, really don't recommend going there. Or if you do, email beforehand and ask if they have food, if the lights work, if the loo flushes and if the boat has sunk. Otherwise, the error "lays" with you.

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