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Travellers' Choice2023
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere

Food and ambience

Local cuisine, European, British, Scottish, Vegetarian Friendly
Special Occasion Dining, Romantic, Groups, Bar Scene
About
At the Old Station Restaurant & Bar we offer great locally sourced food at reasonable prices. Dine in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, in the unique setting of a converted Victorian railway station on the world famous West Highland Line. We are located at Spean Bridge station where the Commandos began their training during the Second World War. Relax beside the fire in our public bar and enjoy local real ales. We are the only bar in the village serving real ale on draught. We also have a good selection of malt whisky, Scottish gins and wine. We have a gluten-free menu which is available on request. Children are very welcome ... And we even have a special menu for the wee ones! Our Bar is open
PRICE RANGE
£8 - £22
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner, After-hours
CUISINES
European, British, Scottish
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 4 days ago

My Family and I were travelling from Edinburgh to Skye and had car trouble just outside of Spean Bridge. We were able to make it into town, but it was late. We found much of everything closed, and happened across the Old Station Restaurant just...as they were closing. The Host was compassionate to our situation and opened the kitchen back up so that we could have dinner. The food was wonderful; plentiful and hearty, and I cannot speak well enough about their hospitality and generosity. I would highly recommend to anyone passing through Spean Bridge that they stop and enjoy a refreshing reminder of past days of kindness.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Amazing food very dog friendly would come back again the haggis neeps and tatties are to die for very yummy and right next door to train station

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Good venue, friendly staff and good food. Soup was not that tasty, but bruchetta and club sandwich were great. TV on in back ground not my thing!

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 30 November 2023

25 of us - I opted for the Prawn Cocktail Starter, Vegetarian Lasagne (with feta cheese - abs delicious) and cancelled by Apple pie order as there was no way I could fit that in! Still charged as set meal price, but others who had...it said it was scummy. The restaurant is stunning, beautiful log fire crackling away, service was excellent - and the Maître d was charming as she was welcoming. I live in Roybridge with my partner - will definitely be going back (now that we've found it).More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 10 November 2023

Walked four miles mostly up hill specifically for food as I read good reviews only to find the place closed, even though it had open online, really need to get this updated.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 6 October 2023

Wobbly table, not a great start. Service was okay, could have been better if we received a menu before asked for our drinks orders. Ordered the squid which was tough and the tartar sauce had a skin on it which made it look yellow and...old. Had the macaroni for my main, a safe choice i thought. There was so sauce in the pasta and the cheese barely melted on top was oily and rubbery, usually i don’t mind a clearly frozen garlic bread with a good pasta… however to add a frozen side onto a poor pasta was not helpful with my feelings towards the meal. Not a single persons plate went back empty and half a steak (£40 or so plate) was sent back at the end. I’m hoping for anyone else that we went on a bad day but nonetheless it was extremely poor and a waste of money.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 22 September 2023

We booked a table at the Old Station Restaurant for the 10th of September. The restaurant is, surprise surprise, located at the Spean Bridge railway station, parking is limited and we ended up having to park on the road a couple of minutes walk away,...which wasn't an issue but worth making people aware in case they have mobility issues. The restaurant is quite quirky, it really is an old station building which has been converted into a restaurant, they've done an excellent job too, it's rather amusing to sit there having your meal and watching the Caledonian Sleeper pull into the station on it's journey from Euston to Fort William. We both had the Steak Pie, I got chips, my other half went with baby potatoes. Both meals were excellent, no complaints. We really enjoyed our meal here and would return if we are ever in the area again.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 16 September 2023

We stumbled across this restaurant by accident due to our hotels location. Set in a remote location still a must for any visitor. The atmosphere, the building, the excellent food and the attentive owner and staff ended our lovely day come to a close feeling...more on a high. Thank youMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 4 September 2023

Just arrived on holiday and called looking for something to eat. They were fully booked but managed to squeeze us in to the bar which we were grateful for. The food was absolutely wonderful as were the surroundings We will book next time. Definitely worth...the visitMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 3 September 2023

Family holiday and we ended up going twice to the old station restaurant as food was so good. We all ordered different starters and mains and there were no complaints, food was fresh and tasty and staff were friendly and welcoming. Would definitely recommend.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 26 August 2023 via mobile

We are regular visitors to the Old Station and it never fails to disappoint. The restaurant changed hands at the start of the season and Flo is doing an excellent job. Friendly staff and great food. Love the venison burger 😍

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 6 August 2023 via mobile

First time visiting with family since a change in ownership. No need for concern, amazing food and great service. Steak pie is amazing and the puff pastry crust thd best I've ever seen in years if travelling. Great choice of all courses and lovely desserts....Nice to see a local restaurant continuing to do well.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 5 August 2023

Very nice food, cosy restaurant done from the train station. Very nice professional workers. Overall a nice place for food with family.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 22 July 2023

This was our best meal in Scotland. The sweet potato tart was excellent! Our son tried the cajun chicken pasta, and we learned that it was a recipe our waitress had created. It's so cool the restaurant is willing to offer new ideas created by...their staff, and it was really great! We don't usually eat dessert at restaurants but we had to try some of these because they sounded so good. We liked them all: Scottish tablet ice cream with cheesecake (photo attached), white chocolate raspberry cheesecake, and the brownie (photo attached). Our waitress was so nice and helpful, and the location is really cool too right along the train tracks. We really loved this place from food to atmosphere! Highly Recommend!!More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 20 July 2023 via mobile

Disappointing. Lovely set up and lovely staff, however the food is so over priced for the quality. We paid £20 or near enough for a fish and chips which was unfortunately tasteless. The service was polite and friendly but slack at times. For example our...starters came out at different times. And so did our mains. Wouldn’t be rushing back and that’s a shame as we had a good experience here last year.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Dogs seem to be allowed in the bar and the beer garden of course, but not the restaurant.
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Old Station Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5