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Helgi's Bar, Kirkwall, Orkney

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Opens at 11:45am
14 Harbour Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1LE (View on Google Map)
(01856) 879293
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Converted from a former shipping office, this small, smart bar has the look of a modern cafe and is located on the harbour front where seafood is landed daily. Named in honour of the warrior Helgi who had a tavern on the harbour front, this is pub is of a traditional style with a local stone floor and wood panels. Take your drinks to the cosy upstairs room overlooking the harbour while filling in time before island-hopping on the many ferries to the outlying parts. Coffee, home-bakes and sandwiches are available all day. There are regular music sessions and special food nights where food is matched with the ales on tap and regular Thursday quiz nights. Northern Isles Pub of the Year 2022 and 2023.

Information for this venue is provided by the Aberdeen Grampian & N Isles Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Last updated
04/07/2025
Last surveyed
01/03/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Kelly McGuigan t/a Helgis
Pub ID
ABE/420
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
11:45am - Midnight
Tuesday
11:45am - Midnight
Wednesday
11:45am - Midnight
Thursday
11:45am - 1:00am
Friday
11:45am - 1:00am
Saturday
11:45am - 1:00am
Sunday
12:30pm - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Swannay - Scapa Special
Swannay - Scapa Special Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 6 times
Swannay - Scapa Special
Swannay - Scapa Special

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Swannay - Orkney Best , Swannay - Sneaky Wee Orkney Stout

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
occasionally
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
bus station
Ordnance Survey Reference
HY451114
Directions
Right by the harbour

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