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Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall, Orkney (Orcadian Restaurant & Bar)

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Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1QX (View on Google Map)
(01856) 873001
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Hotel with bar open to the public.

Recently refurbished restaurant and bat now renamed the Orcadian Restaurant & Barbar. Overlooking Kirkwall harbour, the oldest part of the Ayre dates back to 1791 and it was a Temperance Hotel between 1885 and 1938.

There are plenty of comfortable seats in the bar to relax with a pint after a day exploring the many visitor attractions locally. Close to bus station and the ferries to the outer isles of Orkney are but a short walk away.

Lunches from noon till 2pm and evening meals from 6pm till 9pm using Orkney beef, fish and other produce. Dining area has a new conservatory. Booking strongly advised for meals.

Renovatios under way to create a lounge bar.

Information for this venue is provided by the Aberdeen Grampian & N Isles Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Last updated
22/03/2025
Last surveyed
04/03/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Ayre Hotel (Kirkwall) Ltd
Pub ID
ABE/449
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
11:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
11:00am - Midnight
Thursday
11:00am - Midnight
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - Midnight
Monday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Swannay - Scapa Special
Swannay - Scapa Special Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 10 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 10 times

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
booking strongly advised
Evening Meals Evening Meals
booking strongly advised
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Accommodation Accommodation
Games Games
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes

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