Food and Drink
What makes a good holiday great, and a great holiday more memorable? Well, for most of us it would be the warmth of the welcome, the quality of the local produce, and the excellence of the service. Orkney has the traditionally warm welcome in abundance, and has a superb choice of eating out experiences on offer - from hearty homemade soup and crusty bread after a bracing morning’s walk, to the five course gourmet delight of an evening at one of our award winning restaurants – there is something to suit every mood and pocket.
Enjoy Orkney’s wholesome harvest of the land and sea, served in restaurants, pubs, hotels and coffee shops around the islands, and available to purchase in the town and country shops. Ask for dishes using local beef, lamb, cheese or seafood, dine on Orkney fare and why not sup the local ale, wine or whisky with your meal.
Don’t forget to take home some treats for the family - Orkney Herring, Orkney Cheese, Orkney Fudge, Orkney Chocolates, Orkney Wine - award-winning produce from the islands. Better still, order a hamper of Orkney delights to remind you of your island moments, or you can even order Orkney products online once you have returned home.
If you are pleased with the goods, service, or presentation you find at an Orkney business - please tell us. Each year, Orkney Quality Food and Drink seeks to reward the businesses which have excelled in quality and customer service, so nominate your favourite restaurant or coffee shop, product or shop, in one of the categories for the Taste of Orkney Food Awards. Ask at Visitor Information in Kirkwall or Stromness or at the nominated business for forms.
Ideas for Eating Out
Below is a list of bars, restaurants, cafes and tearooms were you can enjoy local produce. For further details on each of the establishments you can download the Eating Out guide at the bottom of this page.
On the way North
Captain’s Galley www.captainsgalley.co.uk
Seafood Restaurant located at The Harbour in Scrabster.
Kirkwall
Albert Hotel www.alberthotel.co.uk
Modern lounge bar offering lunches and suppers in a family environment.
Ayre Hotel www.ayrehotel.co.uk
Seafront hotel serving restaurant menu and bar meals.
Dil Se www.dilserestaurant.co.uk
Indian restaurant and take away.
Foveran Hotel www.foveranhotel.co.uk
A la carte restaurant with views over Scapa Flow.
Indian Garden
Indian restaurant and take away.
Kirkwall Hotel www.kirkwallhotel.com
Seafront hotel serving restaurant menu and bar meals.
Lynnfield Hotel www.lynnfieldhotel.com
A la carte restaurant situated beside Highland Park distillery.
Trenabies Bistro & Fair trade Gift Shop
Situated in the centre of town, ideal for lunch or coffee and cake.
The Orkney Hotel www.orkneyhotel.co.uk
A la carte restaurant overlooking private gardens in the centre of Kirkwall.
West End Hotel www.westendkirkwall.co.uk
Lounge bar/restaurant, 5 minutes walk from town centre.
The Shore www.theshore.co.uk
Restaurant and lounge bar situated on waterfront.
Stromness
Royal Hotel www.royalhotel.biz
Lunches, bar meals and a la carte menu served.
Stromness Hotel www.stromnesshotel.com
Hotel overlooking waterfront serving lunches and a la carte meals.
West Mainland
Appie’s Tea Room www.pamfarmer.co.uk
Enjoy stunning views while having a light lunch or early tea-time meal, located in Sandwick.
Birsay Bay Tearoom www.birsaybaytearoom.co.uk
Outstanding coastal views and friendly atmosphere.
Merkister Hotel www.merkister.com
Breathtaking views over Harray loch, enjoy a la carte menu.
Smithfield Hotel www.smithfieldhotel.co.uk
Small, friendly, homely restaurant in Dounby.
Standing Stones Hotel www.standingstoneshotel.co.uk
Enjoy an a la carte meal overlooking the Stenness Loch.
Waterside Cafe/Bar/Bistro www.northernisles.co.uk/waterside
A selection of light lunches, bites, sunday dinners, evening meals available.
Woodwick House www.woodwickhouse.co.uk
Enjoy a candlelit dinner set in a woodland location in Evie.
East Mainland Burray and South Ronaldsay
Sands Hotel www.thesandshotel.co.uk
Marine themed restaurant overlooking Watersound in Burray
Fossil Centre Community Cafe, Viewforth, Burray t: (01856) 731255
Cafe attached to Fossil Centre in Burray. Freshly prepared using local produce
The Creel www.thecreel.co.uk
Award winning restaurant located in St Margarets Hope.
Skerries Bistro www.banksoforkney.co.uk
Overlooking the Pentland Firth, open daily, bookings essential for evenings
South Isles
Stromabank Hotel www.stromabank.co.uk
Evening meals available in summer months, hotel located in Longhope, Hoy.
Beneth’hill Café
Evening meals and early breakfasts, 5 minutes walk from Moaness ferry in Hoy
North Isles
North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory http://www.nrbo.co.uk Breakfast, lunches, evening meals and snacks served.
Cleaton House Hotel www.cleatonhouse.co.uk
Dinner a la carte menu served, hotel located in Westray.
Haff Yok Café www.westraak.co.uk
Light lunches and homebakes available from this friendly café located in Pierowall village in Westray
Pierowall Hotel www.pierowallhotel.co.uk
Famed for serving the best fish and chips in the isles! Located in Pierowall village in Westray.
Beltane Guest House
Bar meals usually available on Saturday evenings from 8-9:30pm. Bookings advisablehotel.co.uk
The Taversoe, www.taversoehotel.co.uk
Food served daily, enjoy a dram at this local hotel
Food Suppliers
Jolly's Fish & Farm Produce, www.jollyfish.co.uk
Stocking fresh fish, shellfish, local organic meats, the shop is like a ‘farmers market every day’
Orkney Wine Company, www.orkneywine.co.uk
Wine made in Orkney in a variety of flavours.
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