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St Ola Hotel, Kirkwall, Orkney

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Harbour Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1LE (View on Google Map)
(01856) 875090
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The 'Ola' is a good solid traditional looking building over looking the harbour. Built on the site of `The Inns of Sinclair` that dated back to the 14th century.

There is a traditional public bar entered directly from the street, and a larger, recently refurbished lounge to the rear, the Back Bar, which serves food. Both have a friendly welcoming atmosphere serving beer from the local Swannay Brewery.

An extensive range of whiskies is stocked and there are music sessions on Sundays from 4pm, and these can be lively during the summer months.

All the major attractions of Kirkwall are a short walk away.

Joint CAMRA Northern Isles Pub of the Year 2018.

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
29/02/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
St Ola Hotel Limited
Pub ID
ABE/455
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
11:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
11:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
11:00am - Midnight
Thursday
11:00am - Midnight
Friday
11:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
10:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
10:00am - Midnight
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Swannay - Scapa Special TasteMatch Prediction

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Swannay - Scapa Special
Swannay - Scapa Special Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 11 times.
Swannay - Scapa Special
Swannay - Scapa Special

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 11 times. at St Ola Hotel, Kirkwall, Orkney.

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

Changing beers typically include: Swannay - Island Hopping

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
in back bar
Garden Garden
at back
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Front bar only
Accommodation Accommodation
Games Games
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes

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