Neeson's Bar in Orkney Islands

After standing for several minutes, feeling invisible, we finally got offered a table. The server was slow to clean it from the previous customer, and it was left bare. Thankfully, the table next to us offered their menu. I could see that all staff were working at the speed of slugs and with the personalities of potatoes, so we kept out order simple... 2 lattes, and two soups with cheese scones. The lattes were slopped down, saucers swimming in coffee, with no apology or napkins offered. Oddly, they both looked completely different too! The soup was so salty it was inedible, so I went up to the counter to inform them. After blank stares, she shuffled off to the kitchen, and came back offering a refund. No food replacement was offered, and not even the vaguest of apologies given. Needless to say I won't be back, but would strongly advise that the staff get training, even in the most basic skills such as smiling and welcoming people. They all looked so miserable, and were collectively as charismatic as a single cell amoeba.

Nice find passing through Kirkwall, Gemma was a very attentive and pleasantly natured lassie.... made for a nice experience and good to meet a local who shared his thoughts and experiences 😉 I'll pop in the next time I have more time to explore Orkney...thank you!

We went in the bar for drinks to see some friends we have made from other trips we have made to stromness this is a welcoming pub and hotel the staff ar friendly and helpful

Busy kitchen on the night, by all accounts. No draught beers due to 'maintenance'? The food that myself and my partner had was fantastically underwhelming...sadly, we wanted a treat as it was our last night away. Steak and ale pie with 'seasonal vegetables', small amount of mash with handful of frozen peas/green beans. Maybe seasonal in Iceland, the shop!... Mac and cheese, surely you can't go wrong? Sadly, yes you can. Stodgy, overcooked pasta, unable to pick up a full piece and very little taste of cheese. Come on! #Serve proper veg, it's cheap. #Take less bookings if Chef is under too much pressure. #Give customers a better experience. # Quality and profit can be achieved, with a bit of thought. I'd say eat elsewhere until standards improve. A fish and chip shop would pay more attention to detail. Barman was very pleasan.

Simon is the person who served us each day this week. Very dry sense of humour & not a man to be rushed! The coffee and teas are good. Small selection of eats - a fab coconut and chocolate cake and hot pies. Only 4-5 small tables available ( and takeaway). Only seems to be open around 9am or 9.30am, not 8am as advertised. Good old fashioned easy listening music.