Fort William, Fort William Premier Inn, Major Variation of Premises Licence - Liquor licence applications

Operating plan:

1. The existing Loch Iall Brewers Fayre building is to be demolished and replaced with a new two-storey building which will be linked to the existing hotel accommodation block. The revised layout is detailed in the updated licensing plans supporting the major variation application.
2. Amendment to commencement time for on-sales on Sundays: 11:00 hrs (previously 12:00 hrs).
3. Amendment to commencement time for off-sales on Sundays: 10:00 hrs (previously 12:00 hrs).
4. Internal capacity within the bar/restaurant will be reduced from 213 to 130 persons.
5. Updated premises capacity as follows:
   On-sales: 130 persons (previously 213 persons)
   Off-sales: 1 m² (previously 5.5 m²)
   Bedrooms: 363 (previously 309)
6. Amendment to narrative at Q5 of operating plan to permit opening of the food and beverage area from 06:30 hrs.

Layout plan:

Revised layout plan incorporating the following alterations:-

1. Reduction in the operational area within the restaurant/pub.
2. Creation of a two storey annex with an additional 18 bedrooms and a new food and beverage area.
3. New site plan reflecting new annex and path  linking food and beverage area to annex.

Premises description:

Update description of premises to reflect above amendments.

https://www.highland.gov.uk/licensing/view-comment-current-liquor-licence-applications

Highland Licensing Board Meeting on 23 June 2026