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Sands Hotel, Burray, Orkney

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Burray, Orkney, KW17 2SS (View on Google Map)
(01856) 731298
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Overlooking the harbour and South Ronaldsay beyond, the Sands was originally a 19th century fish-store. It is popular with both locals and visitors alike.

Meals may be taken in the comfortable, friendly bar or separate restaurant each with their own menus, both specialising in local seafood.

Dive boats and yachts can tie up at the pier outside. Kirkwall is 8 miles to the north and other attractions such as the Italian Chapel and Churchill Barriers are within easy reach.

Information for this venue is provided by the Aberdeen Grampian & N Isles Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Last updated
06/03/2025
Last surveyed
02/03/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Sands Hotel Orkney Ltd
Pub ID
ABE/000351
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - Midnight
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - Midnight
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - Midnight
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - Midnight
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
12:30pm - Midnight
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Swannay - Scapa Special TasteMatch Prediction

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Swannay - Scapa Special
Swannay - Scapa Special Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 7 times.
Swannay - Scapa Special
Swannay - Scapa Special

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 7 times. at Sands Hotel, Burray, Orkney.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Evening Meals Evening Meals
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Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
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Camping Camping
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Follow signs for pier at Burray village

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