OPENING TIMES
The Old Barn Bar is open for drinks, fun chats, pool and darts on Mondays to Thursdays from 3-11pm and from 3pm until 12.30am on Fridays and from 3-11.30 pm on Saturdays.
Our summer has been busy with lots of people enjoying the casual burgers, delicious salads and of course local fish and chips. Our new chef, Joe Rix, is busy sourcing great local ingredients as he plans our new Autumn menu and hopes to go live in our restaurant offering dinner on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays beginning 8th October 2026. For table bookings click on the Food link above. Watch this space for menu updates and sneak previews of festive fun plans.
ABOUT US
The Cross Inn and Old Barn Bar are Ness landmarks on the beautiful Isle of Lewis, having been enjoyed as a local community hub for decades. The Cross Inn was the first establishment outside of Stornoway to be granted a license for food with drinks, and was previously the local post office, butcher, shop and even a garage!
Cross Inn is the main house which offers seasonal bed and breakfast while the ground floor restaurant will shortly be opening to serve dinner throughout the year with winter opening times Thursday-Saturdays. Just 4 miles from the Butt of Lewis, it is the perfect base to explore Ness, finish the Hebridean Way or catch a drink.
The Old Barn Bar is our public bar behind Cross Inn. It is an historic crofting barn that was converted into a pub with a large beer garden. The pub is dog and muddy boot friendly.
We host various events from pub quizzes to live music evenings and can be booked for private functions. Keep an eye on our facebook page for what's happening next!
OUR SERVICES
Bed & Breakfast
April-end Sept
5 ensuite rooms with continental breakfast options.
Free Wifi
Free wifi in the inn and public bar.
Garden
Large garden beside the inn with picnic benches.
Food
The restaurant will be opening from 8th October 2026 for dinner Thursday-Saturdays.
Dog Friendly Public Bar
Bring your pooch along to the Old Barn Bar. We are dog friendly!
Bicycle Friendly
Cyclist friendly with an option to store your bike in our garage during your stay and charge electric bikes