This grand old waterfront hotel is among Kirkwall’s better dining places. The elegant bar and eating area packs out; it’s a favourite spot for older couples or a clan evening out. A fairly standard pub-food list is complemented by a seasonal menu featuring local seafood and meat – the lamb is delicious. The more modern bar down the side, Skippers, also does pub grub.
Service gets patchy when the hotel is busy, which is often.