Ayre Hotel in Orkney Islands

absolutely beautiful food, fantastic well organised service and great value for money. They catered for a party of 17 flawlessly. Venue was spotless and classy. We will definitely be going back there again. Thank you 😊

We had a lovely stay in one of the apartments. The apartment was spotlessly clean and had everything that you might need for your stay. The beds were very clean and very comfortable. The hotel and apartments are well situated to allow you to be able to enjoy Kirkwall. We had breakfast in the hotel and it was pleasant the staff were quite accommodating. I would definitely recommend the Ayre Hotel and apartments.

We were in Kirkwall for my birthday and decided to look for somewhere special for a birthday meal. We definitely found it with this restaurant. Friendly efficient staff who went that extra mile for their guests. I had a fillet steak my wife had chicken supreme both were cooked to perfection. We followed it with dessert which was excellent as well. Worth every penny and will definitely go back on our next visit to Orkney.

Very impressive hotel and the staff were extremely professional and accommodating. The food was delicious! I would definitely go back.

Dined in the restaurant as a party of 10 plus baby Dingle. We arrived slightly late but were still welcomed warmly and taken to a huge table which comfortably sat all 10 of us. The decor was extremely tasteful and colourful, some great pieces of artwork surrounded the table and the whole feel was one of luxury. Drinks order was taken and although we had pre ordered the food, we were told we'd have to wait until everything was made from scratch, this was not a negative in the slightest, just proved they only want to serve the best food they possibly can. Starters were very good, so good that Daddy Dingle sampled each one personally and gave them his seal of approval. The salmon and prawn dish was a real highlight. The mains were also extremely well received, steaks were full of flavour and very succulent, steak and ale pie seemed to be never ending due to the ample filling and the fish looked as if it was on steroids, absolutely huge portions. Desserts were light and tasty, thankfully so after such massive mains and finished off the meal perfectly. We were very well looked after to the point that one lady offered to take baby Dingle for a walk in the pram while she carried out her duties, she also displayed that lovely Orkney sense of humour when dealing with Uncle Zak and his eccentricities. Overall a fantastic experience and would definitely recommend this establishment to anyone making the trip to Orkney.

Writing a review for the Orcadian restaurant within the hotel. Had dinner here and it was excellent. Service great and very attentive. The food excellent. Had the grimbister cheese for entree and the chicken for main, absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant for dinner but you should book as it’s quite popular.

Having stayed and eaten here many times in the past, I was looking forward to this meal. To begin with, the hotel is very impressive - reception, toilets, and of course the dining room. There was a good choice on the menu, and my wife chose the smoked salmon parcel, followed by Supreme of chicken stuffed with mozzarella with a leek sauce. I had the bacon and brie salad followed by lamb shank. My wife was very impressed with her meal - largish portions, well presented, and very tasty. Unfortunately I could not be so glowing. Again good portions, and well presented, but the bacon in the salad was sliced so thin as to lose all flavour, although the brie was perfect. The lamb just didn't have the flavour I expect (we eat lamb regularly at home) and the gravy, although very plentiful, didn't do anything for me. There was nothing 'bad' about my meal, it just lacked something. There was much to like about the Ayre - we will be back - but I'll pass on the lamb!

On our visit to Orkney we were unable to stay at the Ayre hotel as it was fully booked. Even although they were busy they accommodated us in the restaurant. It was excellent, so much so we booked for another night. The meals, staff, prices all in all were first class.

Stayed 2 nights. Great location, good accommodation and very good food but big portions.All the staff very pleasant and helpful.

First stay, hotel is going through some refurbishment but this is being done without any inconvenience to guests, breakfast spot on, it’s all ready well presented, self service. Had meals in both the bar and the restaurant, if you get the seafood salad you will be well impressed. Rooms clean and warm, cracking stay

Excellent Family Celebration meal, pre order very good and staff first class. Good range of menu with many local specialities, and decent portions well presented - a good experience ***** Restaurant tastefully re-furbished

We ate here twice during our recent trip to Kirkwall the food was amazing well cooked and flavoursome, I can honestly say the Fillet steak I had was the best I've ever had - cooked to perfection, portion sizes are generous, highly recommend the coconut & lime cheesecake for dessert, the young team we're all lovely all very chatty, friendly and efficient despite the restaurant being full, Highly recommend and suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.

We are here 2 nights in a row, the food was amazing, even my son who is a fussy eater loved the food. Best sticky toffee pudding I’ve had in a while!

Wonderful meal in a beautiful restaurant, food was well cooked and well presented. All staff we’re efficient and friendly, would recommend

Not the warmest of welcomes from the receptionist. Bedroom fair size but on the ground floor and dark. Bathroom large but institutional - more like a hospital. Both rooms clean and well appointed, with plenty of hanging / storage space. Evening dining - reasonable choice and beautifully prepared and presented. Breakfast - buffet style, great selection and plentiful.

We gave this place a go for dinner for the first and last time. Rudderless service where nobody seems to know who is in charge or what to do. Hard to distinguish who were staff as there was no uniform or name badges on. Food was bang average and overcooked fish and chips a big disappointment. Also had scallops which came on a bed of sweetcorn and nothing else??? Bizarre to say the least. Also waited 90 minutes from being seated for mains to arrive. Not acceptable but if you are allowing walk ins when you are already rammed that’s a pretty obvious outcome. Will not be returning.

Ho cenato con il mio gruppo di 12 persone presso l'Orcadian Restaurant dell'Ayre Hotel di Kirkwall ed è stato il miglior ristorante di tutti i 10 giorni del nostro viaggio alle Orcadi! Il cibo era ottimo, il servizio eccellente, l'ambiente moderno, pulito ed accogliente. Prezzi in linea con il servizio, onestissimi. Siamo tornate alcune sere dopo, perchè nel ristorante dove avevamo cenato (a poca distanza dall'Ayre Hotel) non siamo riuscite ad ordinare il dolce perchè la cucina era già chiusa (assurdo). Sono stati così gentili da prepararci uno sticky toffee pudding coi fiocchi, nonostante il giovane cuoco avesse appena terminato il suo turno! Lo consiglio vivamente per provare i piatti e i sapori autentici delle Isole Orcadi!

This is a lovely hotel right in the heart of Kirkwall. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, the service is excellent, and the staff are very nice. We had a nice view of the harbor. It's conveniently located near the ferry terminal and bus station. The restaurant and bar both had excellent service and the food was out of this world.

14 including 3 children very well served with a good selection of well presented food, generous portions for adults and sensible amounts for children. Welcoming, friendly staff.

Had a great meal here on Saturday night while in Orkney visiting family, Good varied menu, really friendly efficient service. Restaurant has been been beautifully refurbished and everyone really enjoyed their meals, will definitley be back!!

Had a meal on Saturday night, the service was excellent and the meal was absolutely amazing, the chicken stuffed with haggis in a creamy leek sauce was outstanding, the portions are huge so you definitely wont come away hungry! Will certainly be back.

Just had Sunday lunch at the ayre great staff good food we had 3 course meal £25 per person some veg hard but not a problem we brought the dessert home to much to eat will be back

Visited on the last night of our trip to Orkney, menu Had a great selection of food plus specials to offer too. We both had starters and mains, both were great although probably didn't need 2 courses as struggled to finish my main. Wish I had room for pudding as saw a few going out and they looked amazing. Staff were fantastic, friendly, welcoming and professional. Fabulous place with a relaxed friendly atmosphere and top notch food! Wish we had found this place earlier as we would have definitely booked for another night.

Had lunch here at the weekend. Lamb Curry. Nice indian bread and poppadum, rice ok but curry inedible. Congealed gloopy sauce coating meat so tough we couldn't cut it. Very very salty, very unpleasant harsh spice flavour. When we complained the lady at the till was extremely rude and insulting. We used to eat here regularly but we are told its under new management. We will never be back

Stylish but unpretentious decor, lovely young waiters, and excellent food at very reasonable prices. It was our last night in Kirkwall sadly. If we'd found this fabulous restaurant earlier we would definitely have returned.

Ate here on our first night’s night stay in Orkney following a recommendation. It lived up to it’s reputation. We were seated in the conservatory facing the harbour. Local produce on offer. We had sea bass with potatoes and vegetables which were lovely. Indulged in...

Called in without a reservation. Staff checked availability and confirmed space. Shown to a lovely table in quiet area with good lighting. Food choice was good. Staff explained that items could be modified as friend had some food issues. Had Caesar salad as a main...

After not listening to advice from locals we decided on a meal from this place, it didn’t take long to realise why. Im not sure who wrote the menu and I won’t pick holes but I’ve no wool near my eyes to pull over. Sea...

Took a bit of a chance seeing mixed reviews here. Delighted to be proved wrong, the recently refurbished hotel is beautifully decorated, modern and sleek with a great display of local gins and whiskies. The service was impeccable, menu was so interesting we ate on...

Friendly, amenable staff who worked as a team to provide a very pleasant stay and experience. Food of a high standard with plenty of choice, beautifully cooked and presented. All the more commendable given the restaurant and hotel was very busy and requests we made...

The menu is well thought out with plenty of varied dishes to choose from. The service was friendly and welcoming.

We stayed here on half board as part of an organised tour. The bed was comfortable, the staff professional and friendly. We could choose from the a la carte menu which changed a little over the week and offered enough choice: portions were generous and...

Had booked a table for a family lunch and was very disappointed. When our meal came, the starters were okay, can’t really go wrong with smoked salmon. Main course, got an extra main, not ordered, and forgot one of the children’s meal, so they had...

Had a meal here on Monday it was superb. Marinated herring which was a fresh as you could get followed by scallops which were also amazing.

Went here for dinner one evening during our stay in Kirkwall and though the place was ok as was the food we found it lacking in atmosphere and the food I felt I could cook as well myself.

Had an evening meal here, the service wasn’t great and the food wasn’t the best. The chicken was nice, the fish pie had lots of skin on the fish, the trifle was extremely small. We were seated on a table not facing each other, yet...

The homemade seafood pie was excellent. The crust was flaky and the seafood filling was fresh and tasty. We had the sticky toffee pudding. We asked for the fudge icecream instead of vanilla which I felt was a mistake on our part. It made it...

We visited for Sunday lunch and were terribly disappointed. The starters and mains were of very poor quality. The arancini were rock hard and accompanied by just a trickle of mayonnaise. The batter on the fish was soggy and the chicken main was dry with...

Great hotel right at Kirkwall harbour. Came during lockdown, so no housekeeping, but phone reception for anything required. We had a room with views of the harbour and street, so enjoyed all the ferries come and go and all the town activity. Restaurant served tasty...

Must have gone here 3 times in 5 days, that's how good the beer was. We also eat here one night which was very nice and everything was reasonably priced. The staff were very efficient and hard working. I would definitely want to stay here on another occasion.

Good central location for a hotel. Rooms were a bit small and very warm/hot at night. Didn’t want to open the window as right on the Main Street! Would stay again but room at the back so can open a window!

Well, this place treats you like family, Isla runs a tight ship with Darren, Alec, Sarah Jane, Miranda, darcie, and Jason super welcome and looked after superbly, can’t fault room or service just a great place to be if visiting or working in Orkney plenty parking too right on the harbour. Food and plenty drink to choose from

Located on the edge of town with free parking the hotel is very good for the price. Large Seaview room (room 24) looks over the harbour where ferries come and go.Standard tea, coffee etc. with TV and chairs to sit on. The staff are friendly and helpful. Bar and restaurant are dated but drinks and food are good value.1 min walk to town and easy access to all of island from here.Recommended.

Lovely staff and great food, some great options on local whiskeys and gins!!! We had a self catering apartment but chose to eat at the hotel restaurant all days.

Everything was amazing no problem with staff no problem with anyone. The rooms were amazing and they were sanitised and they did well to make sure everyone was protected during this unprecendted situation

Had a very nice stay at the arye Hotel in Kirkwall staff was very friendly and helpful the room was spotless food was excellent x x

I booked a table at 1630 and the food required on their booking website for 1830 as a slot came up , then received a mail saying not confirmed yet , at 1815 when we were sat next door having a lovely gin I got a mail saying request rejected as a private party in why couldn’t they have told me that at 1630 !! Then couldn’t get anywhere else as too late , diabolical service , eat at Orkney distillery where staff gin and pizza were fabulous !!

On the seafront looking out over the Harbour. A big, well-liked hotel. But years ago the food (and the hotel) were awarded 5 stars. Still, nothing lasts for ever, and I'm sure you will have a good visit. Next to it is the Peedie Hostel (NB no staff late at night at the hostel, but you can phone them).

Good Scapa beer. Service paced right to relax you, but to keep you looked after. Visited on two separate occasions and both meals excellent throughout. Baked Grimbister cheese; crab and smoked salmon linguine on one night. Smoked salmon starter and classic haddock, chips and mushy peas on the other. I make my own tartare sauce, so I know what I'm talking about, when I say that the home made tartare was outstanding.Have the cheesecake.

Came for dinner and while the food was edible, it wasn’t great. Certainly not good enough for me to recommend to anyone. I ordered veg fajitas. 3 tortillas and really only enough veg (onions basically) for 1 fat wrap or 2 thinner ones. I was disappointed. Shouldn’t put meals on the menu that the chef can’t do well! Hmm... We should have had the fish and chips as I see they get good reviews and they did look good in the restaurant.Staff were very polite and wore masks. Tables were far enough apart. If I go back, I will stick to fish and chips.

Despite the need for social distancing the service was friendly and well organised. All the food was great and the haddock was the best we had all week. (If you want to eat in the restaurant you need to go down the alley and past reception rather than entering the bar.)

Food was excellent and we were very well catered for . My mother in law only wanted a child’s portion of fish and chips and they were more than happy to oblige. The meal was more than enough for her. Steak went down very well and everyone enjoyed there food. The seafood platter was very good as well.

Came for a child free dinner and found a weekend steak special. Two steaks, sides and sauce with a bottle of wine for a very reasonable price. Steaks were cooked fine, but could have done with more seasoning. Sauces were good. Two let downs: no onion rings with the steak (but mushroom and tomato was included) and the veg selection included two types of cabbage out of 3 veg choices. Not great if you aren’t a fan of brassica.

This was a return stay at the Ayre. There has been a change of ownership since our stay in 2018 and I am pleased to say the same high standards have been maintained.The hotel is in a nice location near the harbour and no distance from the town centre. Parking is not an issue with parking front and rear of the hotel plus a car park at the hotel's annex.Our room was very comfortable and for anyone with mobility issues there is a lift in place. We had one evening meal. The menu covered most tastes, prices were very reasonable and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal.Service was very friendly from all staff we met. I must single out Ila who booked us in, served us for our evening meal and for three of our four breakfasts( does she ever go home?)Our only minor criticism was the breakfasts at £10 per head was perhaps slightly expensive for what we got. A most enjoyable visit and we will be returning again.Recommended

I've lunched at the Ayre for years, and it has been fine. But after not having been for several months we were shocked to see how much it had changed.The menu was poor. There was no allergen information, and the staff's knowledge was non-existent. No salad offer meant I had only one choice and that was salmon (I can't eat gluten). It came on a bed of cabbage, and that was all I was given.We tried to make the most of a bad job by having a couple of Americanos', but it was the worst coffee I've had in a long time.What on earth has happened here I don't know.

I only stayed a week, but the staff were helpful and pleasant, the rooms were clean and comfortable, and the food was great. I'll be back!

Had an evening meal on Saturday night - restaurant was quiet & had choice of bar room, restaurant or conservatory (looks out to harbour). As it was a cold, wet night we opted for restaurant. Staff were prompt to deal with us & friendly. Went for the Grimbister cheese starter & steak & ale pie for main. Food was very tasty & arrived timely. O ly let down was pudding of profiteroles - literally 5 on a plate, no ice cream etc. Prices are average for a hotel restaurant.

Gave this place the benefit of the doubt after not hearing any good reports. Bad idea. Scallop starter was actually burnt black on one side but somehow was deemed fit to be served, trying to hide that by turning them burnt side down didn’t work. Ham hough pate was served with oatcakes instead of bread as stated on menu and certainly was not a pate, more like mayonnaise with some flavourless pork crudely shaped onto the plate in the form of a crying pig. All 3 steaks had been cooking since the week before along with the brown moosh that was an excuse for veg, it’s relatively easy to cook a steak to order, especially when the person cooking it would do that as their job, one would assume? Anyway, they were returned and got a different variety of brown moosh veg in its place with an unseasoned steak. The veg really was atrocious. Red cabbage on menu but brown broccoli on plate.Chicken curry tasted like burnt bbq sauce and the chips that came with the scampi I suspect had been swept from behind the fryer and thrown on the plate. The seafood salad looked like it had been put together by a masons labourer. Had some god awful meals recently but this one comes in 1st. How on earth you pay somebody to make food taste, look and feel so bad is beyond comprehension.Thank goodness for the waitress, she was fantastic and we all felt quite embarrassed for her having to come out and serve people this garbage then charge them for it. Top marks for her.

This was recommended as the best fish and chips in town, and we were not disappointed. It was so good the first night, we returned a second night, and had the seafood platter. It was so huge, and such good seafood.....we were sorry we could not return for another night. The service was good, and the staff friendly. Would definitely recommend.

We booked a table as it was a Saturday night and there was a rock festival on in the town. However there was plenty of room. We chose to sit in the consevatory so we could have a view. The menu was extensive and prices seemed reasonable. We ordered a bottle of wine of which there was a selction at the lower price end and mid price. We enjoyed our meal, I tried the Orkney haggis dish, which I enjoyed and would recommend. Its nice to try something local and different. I would eat here again. I thought the staff were friendly and efficient where we visited.

We have just visited the ayre hotel and were looking forward to it as we had stayed there previously in 2017 and also ate in the restaurant last year. The food then was excellent, well priced, good quantities and food that was different to other hotels with plenty of fresh Orkney produce. What a let down tonight, at best the food was mediocre and much the same as you would eat in any restaurant chain, it was also very overpriced for what it was. The staff although not unfriendly were a bit indifferent, but were mainly very young. So sad as it was, in our opinion, one of the nicest eateries in Kirkwall.

Estuvimos tres días en Kirkwall donde la oferta de restaurantes no es muy amplia y no es fácil encontrar un sitio que tenga una mesa libre para cenar. Acabamos cenando los tres días aquí porque era el sitio más grande y con menos problemas y he de decir que la comida está muy rica y el servicio es muy bueno. Lo recomiendo.

Das Essen war qualitativ OK, aber der Service vor allem bei dem Preisniveau extrem nachlässig und unaufmerksam. Man hat sich überhaupt nicht willkommen gefühlt. Unter anderem wurde uns erklärt, dass die Bezeichnung „medium rare“ für das dry-aged hier eine andere Bedeutung habe...

La carte est variée. Les plats sont copieux et bien présentés. La cuisine est de qualité et la salle est propre. Tout ce qu'il faut pour passer un agréable moment et c'est ce que nous avons fait. Nous avions réservé à l'avance pour être sûrs d'avoir un place à une heure qui nous convenait (il vaut mieux le faire quel que soit l'endroit en Écosse).

We had a lovely meal in the conservatory area of restaurant overlooking Kirkwall harbour. A range of starters and main courses had by the 6 of us and all very much enjoyed. Generous portions and good service. Waiting staff were friendly, attentive and keen to ensure everyone was happy with their meal. Would recommend for meal with friends or family.

Ate here with family. One member had Steak pie and chips with veg and the other had the fish and chips with peas and tartar sauce. Both of these meals were priced at £12.50 each. I decided to have the sea bass priced at £15.50 and asked what vegetables this came with to be told I would have to pay extra for it. Grudgingly I ordered the veg as an extra but would have expected at the cost to come included! When the meal arrived the other two meals were plentiful but imagine the disappointment when mine arrived with a slither of sea bass a scoop of potatoes and some sauce. The £3 vegetables were broccoli and red cabbage. The sea bass and veg cost a total of £18.50!!! Not worth the money and was still hungry. I did email the hotel to voice my opinion but never got a response!

My friend phoned a week in advance to book a table for 8. 4 adults, 4 kids and request a high chair. Once we arrived no one to greet us and couldnt see our table set up. Eventually a waitress came over and we said about our booking. She said nothing in book, just take that table. I was set for 6. I said it would be fine, just add 2 settings to the end. We sat down were given menus. Waiting about 15mins for a drink order to be taken then even longer for food order. Asked again for a high chair and extra 2 settings. Got the highchair, then the food came and had to ask yet again for cutlery. 2 waitressed standing at bar doing very little and not wanting to work by looks off it. Went to pay seprately at bar, waitress didnt have a clue and had to get the guy to do it. Just wanted out of there by this time. Maybe need some staff training!

Very good service by great staff served quickly with a minimum of fuss only topped by a extensive menu full of tasty food

Cordon bleu it is not but the food is very tasty and the portions are large. The fish and chips is excellent as the fish is so fresh as are the scallops. Didn't try the desserts but the grimbister cheese starter and the smoked salmon were very good.

Went here one night for dinner, and it wasn’t a good experience. After being shown to the table and being given the menus we were asked for our drinks order before we even sat down, and had a chance to look at the drinks menu. First order arrived quickly, but there was no waitress in sight for the next 20min thereafter to order. People on the neighbour table went to the bar to pay, as no waitress appeared.

Excellent dinner there tonight. The menu is extensive making the dinner decision difficult, finally settled on the mussels, a huge bowl in a creamy wine sauce. They were delicious, highly recommend this restaurant. Reservations are a must.

We opted for the steak pie which was plentiful, well cooked and very tasty. The service was polite and helpful in a very busy restaurant. Best to book in this popular eatery.

Stayed two nights. Comfortable modern rooms, good shower, friendly welcome. Ate in hotel restaurant both nights. It is popular with locals, and easy to see why. The food is straightforward rather then fussily pretentious, with good service to match. Would particularly recommend the deep-fried haddock which is done in a feather-light crispy batter (or breadcrumbs if you prefer), also the haggis (made by a local butcher) with clapshott, which is basically the traditional neeps and tatties mashed together, plus a rich gravy. Delicious!

A very good place for lunch; by the harbour and a pleasant environment. The seafood starters I chose were both very good: the trio of crab, prawns and smoked salmon was generous, and the seared scallops with a purée of peas and black pudding good too. And the service was also very personable and helpful.

Solo visit, dining room quite busy but wee bit of background visit would have been nice as lots of single people there and breaks the clink of cutlery.

Went for lunch one day as was recommended by local. Watch the times for food as they are quite concise and have a lunch and dinner service with a coupe of hours service for each. As there is a pub and a restaurant you should be able to find a table but should book if you want the restaurant as it can be quite busy with locals ( good thing ). Food was priced fairly and the lunchtime steak pie is absolutely delicious, as was the seafood risotto. Dinner the next week was not quite up to scratch for me but quickly remedied by manageress. Can defo recommend eating here and you should book, don’t be afraid to say if you’re not happy as the staff want to be able to send you away with a smile and a full belly!!

The Ayre Hotel Restaurant offers traditional pub food at reasonable prices.

We were fortunate to be able to find a table for five available in Kirkwall without a reservation. The food was good, and the atmosphere was pleasant. Before finding this, we tried Buster's, only to have a young child shooting his toy gun continuously behind us and we felt it best to leave! Glad we did! This was a quiet, pleasant place to have a nice dinner with our fellow travelers.

Returned for an anniversary meal following recent change of ownership and advertised new menu and am extremely disappointed to report nothing has changed....

A lunch time visit, the service was slow and the food quality poor. The soup was cold and accompanied by a stale roll, and the pate was accompanied by half a slice of bread.

We secured a table in the conservatory area of the hotel despite it being busy. I had some scallops & prawns in sauce with mash & veg. It was most delicious. My husband had steak pie which was also very good and quite filling. We shared a pudding of cranachan but were rather disappointed as it was mostly ice cream & cream with no sign of any oatmeal & only berries as a topping.

We were here on a busy Friday night and were able to get a reservation. We had the sirloin and filet. Both were very good. The Orkney ice cream is a great desert.

Sunday lunch. Really the opposite of what has been the past experience. It wasn't refined and sophisticated this time, or well presented, but it was certainly cheap. Very limited Sunday menu - and no a la carte offered. Main course was terrible - just nothing to what was supposed to be a roast dinner, and sweetcorn was a very strange choice of vegetable for a roast. There was no vegetarian option - one of our group is vegetarian but can eat fish, so did so. However, if anyone from Trading Standards looks through these reviews, I'd recommend investigating this place for not offering a vegetarian option on the Sunday lunch menu - it is just unfair and very poor business practice - effectively charging people more for being vegetarian - and since vegetarian can be due to religion or medical reasons, it is likely to be discriminatory I'd have thought.

Verhouding prijs / kwaliteit was zoek. Voor 150£ per nacht werden onze verwachtingen niet ingevuld. Ontbijt was basic, ging door in een onpersoonlijke cafetaria. Eerste dag was er al geen zalm of natuuryoghurt. Wel zeer vriendelijk personeel maar onderbemand tijdens de rush van het ontbijt, zeker bij aanwezigheid van grote reisgroepen.

We visited here for an evening meal as a family whilst visiting Orkney. Nice food and we all enjoyed our food. Would definitely visit again.

Ate here with family today as we always do when visiting them. Disappointed the Sunday lunch menu has changed and does not include a vegetarian option for main course. Asked if we could have the macaroni cheese which was previously on this menu to be told can only do what's on the menu. Had to take the vegetarian option from the main menu so did not have the three course deal option. Disappointing.

Had dinner here on Tuesday night King Prawns and Scallops it was superb. Excellent and very friendly service and went back for lunch the next day. Reasonably priced and kid friendly too.

Love Orkney, it's people it's food and it's scenery. My wife and I have stayed in the Ayres Hotel in Kirkwall several times now and our love for the place doesn't diminish with the amount of times we've been or for that matter the weather. I can highly recommend the Ayres Hotel and it's staff we almost feel like family now. Nothing is too much trouble and we're always met by happy smiles. A special mention for Ila who always welcomes us. Comfortable rooms great food and great staff, what more can you ask for.

we had the bacon burger and lasagne 10/10 top food , Angela served us and Pam cooked the food , bset bar meal i have had in a long time thank you

First time in since new owners arrived, can't fault the service despite being almost full,staff are super friendly and always cater for all your needs, fresh local produce was cooked to perfection, my only criticism would be the warmth of the starter plate being slightly on the cool side for a hot starter however didn't spoil the quality of scallops,very affordable,clean and welcoming. Wishing the new owners and staff all the very best going forward, won't be long before we return.

The Ayre does a great Sunday lunch deal (3 courses for £9.95) which we've tried a few times and always been delighted with the quality of the food. The menu is small, with 3 choices each for starter, main and dessert, and portion size is adequate. Service is very efficient with no long wait between courses and everything cooked perfectly. Its a lovely treat for those Sundays where you can't be bothered with cooking and doing dishes!

We have dined twice in the Ayre Hotel recently and on both occasions, have found the food to be excellent. Their sirloin steak was perhaps the best I have ever tasted, and the accompanying selection of vegetables was brilliant. I would highly recommend this hotel restaurant to all, and will be returning this weekend again.

Thoroughly enjoyed my three-course meal with the local beer. Well presented and served by the young lady.

Great food and service. Smiles and a relaxed atmosphere, we sat in the conservatory with a view of the harbour.

I had a couple of wonderful days in Kirkwall, staying at Ayre Hotel. The location is great right on the harbour with great parking. The staff were very helpful and professional. I booked a double room and it was perfect for what I needed. My TV remote was not working but a quick trip to reception and the remote was fixed by the time I returned. I had dinner in the restaurant and the salmon dish was lovely. Breakfast was good in the morning, the full cooked was enjoyable.

The Ayre was a great place to stay. Good food, wonderful service and close to everything in town. Everything for a great visit.

We had booked a table for 6pm for 11 people, for a 60th birthday meal. We sat at the table and immediately received our starters, they were good and well presented. There were 3 of us still eating our starter when the waitress started taking away the dishes and right away presented is with the main course, we felt we were being rushed and we mentioned this to the waitress. The main course was terrible, dried and stodgy, the lasagna was like a lump of rubber, the roast was a bit dry and tasteless, very little veg, not enjoyable. Again they started clearing away and came with our sweet course, one of our party asked the waitress to take them back and give us time between the courses, 10 minutes later the boss lady came and served our sweet course, she did not look happy. Wasn't a good experience and weil not recommend or go back to this place.

Stayed here for two nights. Walking distance to town and good hotel for such a small town. First hotel to have wash cloths. Wish I was still there. Great experience going to Orkney, enjoyed my visit so much.

Chose here for a family meal. Good choice on menu, food was excellent, service was also very good. Would highly recommend. Reasonably priced.

It is comfortable and well run. The bar and restaurant are excellent, as is the free breakfast. The room was very comfortable and well maintained. It is a fine hotel!