Pierowall Hotel Restaurant in Orkney Islands

Sailed here, having started in Bodo, Norway. Enjoyed Westray and the Pierowall Bar/Restaurant. All 3 of us were happy with our food in the restaurant and drinks from the bar. Realised there was what seemed like a 'locals' bar when I walked to the toilets.

Delicious food and very good attentive service. Had the tusk fish because we had not heard of it and it was excellent. Good portions, prices a little high but the place is very remote, their transport costs must be high. Ambience a little dated, but very clean and tidy.

I stayed at the Pierowall with a friend as part of a regular visit to Westray. Lena and her team are fantastic. From sorting arrangements to bring dogs to being flexible around meal times because of other commitments. Warm, comfortable, great food and drink plus the best of Westray hospitality. Highly recommend to anyone visiting this incredible island.

Went with the pals for a dinner near christmas time, and didnt regret it! I ordered the Spagbol and lemonade and only took about 20 minutes for everyones order to deliver. service great, amazing Spagbol, definitely reccomend for anyone visiting

We had a lovely overnight stay at the Pierowall. Cozy comfortable rooms. Very clean and well maintained. We had an evening meal and breakfast and both were delicious with fantastic service. Wish we had a longer stay.

We (local walking group) go here most Monday mornings after our walk. The staff are all great, dealing with all our quirky orders! We love the homebakes! In the wintertime the cosy wood burner is on in the front area. A perfect place to put the world to rights over a cuppa!

Terrible food Appalling menu which never changes Fish with no seasoning or sauce Just awful Worst meal out I’ve had in decades

Excellent family meal for an anniversary. Generous portions of food enjoyed by all, and friendly service. Very good value for money.

Ho cenato con il mio gruppo di 12 persone due sere qui, al Pierowall Hotel. E' stata una bellissima esperienza sotto tutti i punti di vista: il cibo, davvero molto buono con tanta scelta di pesce ed altri piatti; il personale, gentile e disponibile, sempre sorridente; l'atmosfera, unica e magica, su Westray sembra davvero di sentirsi un pò fuori dal mondo! Se penso al nostro viaggio di 10 giorni alle Isole Orcadi, il luogo dove maggiormente vorrei essere è il Pierowall Hotel, a godermi una bella giornata di sole seduta in giardino, con una birra in mano, o a gustare qualche specilità di pesce, nella piccola ma accogliente sala ristorante. Spero di ritornarci, prima o poi!

Well what can I say……..just absolutely amazing. We stayed as a family for one night, my mum and I shared a room and then my sister with her 2 grown up kids shared another where they were like enough to give a single bed on the floor to accommodate our needs. Rooms are great, clean, and lovely coffee/tea facilities. Nothing was a bother if we needed anything. We had our evening meal which was absolutely fantastic, 3 of us had monkfish which was outstanding, and mum and my niece had a curry and all 5 of us left clean plates. Our rooms included breakfast which again was absolutely faultless, we left very happy and will be back…….soon I hope. Great work from all the staff and management, thanks from us all

We ate here one night white staying at "The Barn" campsite. The staff were really welcoming, friendly and fun. The menu is quite limited - a few curries, casseroles, pies and fish dishes - but we had a very tasty meal. We shared a starter, had 2 mains and 2 desserts plus a beer, a large glass of wine and 2 coffees, and the bill was £58 which we thought was very reasonable. We had booked as advised by the staff at the Barn but for a long time we were the only ones in the restaurant, but later it filled up. We went back to the bar the next night, just for a drink, and the restaurant was doing very good business so I think it might be best to book ahead.

The staff were very nice, but the ale pie and trimmings were not good value or tasty, the meal tasted and looked like it was all done in a microwave tasteless and bland, such a shame when other dishes get a good write up.😢

I had baked haddock and it was delicious. We were a family group and all enjoyed the food and our server Caroline was very friendly and fun and good with the children as well. Highly recommended.

Really enjoyed dinner here- delicious fresh fish, lamb tagine, very nice puddings. Very friendly service. Very reasonable.

Very nice bar and restaurant where service and food has been perfect for our island visit. The service, like everything else on Westray has ben great and very friendly too. Highly recommended.

The food in the restaurant was delicious and the service by Magnus, very friendly and helpful. The fish and chips is a great choice.

We took advantage of the hotel being open over a weekend, several times. Despite two ferry crossings to get to the island, being off season and ferry cancellations due to weather there was a good choice to eat. Everything I tried was great and the staff were always great. We didn’t stay at the hotel but from what we seen wouldn’t hesitate to do so. It was a cosy friendly spot to have a coffee or a meal or just escape the wind. ( we knew what to expect in November ) We hope to visit the island again and will certainly pop in.

A reasonable menu with limited variation night to night, though perhaps constrained by COVID restrictions? Outside marquee with tables if weather not too blowy! All selections tasty, though steak I had was overdone - not medium as requested. Nice pint of Belhaven though.

Had sausage and child one night then pizza the next. Good grub but nothing special really. The biscoff and white chocolate cheese cake was good and had a nice G&T 😊

Fairly small menu but something for most people. Pleasant welcome. One way system. They do takeaways if you can't get a table. Decent food.

You are guaranteed a warm and friendly welcome here. The food is great, particularly, of course, the fish. This tastes as if it has just been caught - they clearly have a good relationship with local fisheries. We are eating here every day during our Westray stay. We had been worried that post lockdown everything would be closed; where we are staying has no kitchen. But we are more than happy to eat here all week. Key Lime Pie a light and airy dessert for every day too! I really recommend this restaurant, offering cheap, well-cooked meals with friendly and prompt service. Do remember restaurant starts early, at 5, and shuts shop at 8.

We went to The Pierowall Hotel for a family meal. There were 13 of us including children. The setting was lovely. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was excellent. There was a good range of fresh fish choices. Everyone was happy with their meals including the children. I would highly recommend it.

Fresh locally sourced food on the menu. Efficient and friendly staff. Premises clean and good decor.

We visited westray with my disabled brother. We had a lovely meal at the hotel. There was a warm fire in the bar area great on a cold night. Had the creamy chicken and it was lovely and a crunchy sundae.

Pleasant dining area and cheerful staff made a good start. The menu is short, which suggests dishes are cooked fresh. We both had fish: excellent and served with a variety of vegetables and Westray tatties. Very tasty and great value. If you are in Westray, give this place a try.

I visited Westray and had an excellent lunch in this restaurant. The quiche was home made served with a very fresh salad. There was a pleasant atmosphere and the staff were so friendly.

Ate here twice in three days - excellent value for money.Both times the food was delicious. Fish was very fresh and cooked perfectly and the homemade tartar sauce was the perfect accompaniment. Food served piping hot and generous portion sizes. Fresh menu daily making good use of locally sourced produce. Very friendly and helpful staff and nice, clean surroundings. Well worth a visit!

16 of us descended on the Pierowall restaurant for dinner on a Thursday night to a warm welcome. This was the beginning of the regatta weekend and things were shaping up to be great all around. The staff were helpful when we booked and the table was ready when we arrived.It was a varied menu with local meat, fish and veggies on offer and everyone in our group found something, if not found it hard to choose between a couple of choices. The food was all delicious and although we were a big group came through in good time and service was well handled. We enjoyed three courses and after dinner drinks, followed by and impromptu quiz. The staff did not rush us away from our table so we were able to relax long afterwe had finished eating - a great night.

We visited here for an early dinner with friends. The menu is fairly simple but has some straightforward items done well. I had haddock and chips made with local fish which was delicious. One friend had a steak which was a decent size and succulent. Another had the tomato pasta which was made vegan for her on request and was also good. There was also a good choice of children’s meals. The food was reasonably priced and the hotel is a quaint little spot in a beautiful harbour on the island.

8 of us visited the Pierowall hotel for a meal and were pleasantly surprised at the choices and made even better by being able to eat at one of the outside tables,a nice bonus living in Orkney,great fresh fish available and a good kids menu too,staff couldn't be more helpful and look forward to returning,well done all of you

Visited with family and friends (4 of us)The hotel is under new ownership and hence the menu was different from our last visit two years ago The service was friendly and efficient The crab starter was excellent - as was the Brie We had the salmon and monk fish (in breadcrumb) mains - both of which were great - really tasty / good portion sizeThe deserts we sampled were also very good The hotel served the local Swannay Brewery bottled beers which was a bonus Drinks and three courses came to approx £25 a head which represented excellent value We would eat here again There is free WiFi if you require it Thank you

Visited here for dinner with family. They have a locals bar where characters are engaged with. The lounge is comfortable. The dining room has good service and food. The local beers are great. The hotel sits central with nice views and walks. Recommend.

Had a steak which was a quality piece of meat cooked exactly as how I had asked. Food well presented. The service was quick and the staff friendly. The hotel décor looks like it may have had a recent full makeover as the decoration was bright, modern and fresh. Would recommend a meal here.

A really nice restaurant. The seafood platter was fantastic, as was the scampi. Good value for money as well.

Viel Auswahl hat man in Pierowall sicher nicht. Dennoch ist das Pierowall eine gute Wahl.

The reviews and recommendations in the various Scottish tourist sites all rave about the Pierowall Hotel Restaurant as serving the best fish&chips; in the whole of Scotland.

De bediening is sloom, maar het eten is voortreffelijk

The service was warm, welcoming and swift. The food was excellent. The fish was fresh. The salad dressing with the crab served in a bun was unusual and very tasty. Coffee came with a welcome piece of tablet.

Our visit to Westray was enhanced by a sunny, warm, calm day; and our itinerary was arranged to include the Pierowall Hotel as our destination for refreshments after lunch. The hotel was quiet then but meeting the proprietor before we departed we were told that it had been very busy at lunch time.

The food was OK but obviously bought in and not made with fresh ingredients. Staff both in the restaurant and at the bar were great, friendly and helpful. The decor and furnishings were clean but dated! Such a shame as it could be a little gem ascites the only restraint on the Island!

The service was great with the staff being very welcoming and polite! The food was great and came out quickly! Even my 8 month old Daughter loved it! definitely a great place to go.

non c'è molta scelta per cenare fuori la sera qui a westray.

On my return to Westray to see my good friends I had booked a table in the Pierowall Hotel The food. service and company was excellent Nothing too much trouble Dickie :-)

Me he comido aquí muchas veces cuando visite Westray y no he tenido una mala comida todavía.

This pub facing the bay of Pierowall with its turquoise waters and seals is excellent. We dined one evening and enjoyed it very good excellent food with crab and seafood. The Scottish cheese was also a treat. We advise you.

Westray es una isla de poseer en su carne orgánica. ¿Cómo no hay corte decente en el menú? Pero no sólo disponible 'carne lasaña. orkney Misa del gallo es todo lo que pude hacer con carnes de calidad?

Walked down to the hotel from our B and B and had an enjoyable meal of the usual Orkney fare with large portions. Friendly staff member, Angus.

Este hotel es clásico Orkney, parece completamente tediosa desde fuera, pero es una joya en su interior. Visitamos después de un par de paseos y estaban en activa una desesperada necesidad de té y pasteles. Aparcamos fuera, fuimos andando hasta el hotel y leer el horario de apertura. Nos consternado al ver que estaba cerrado. Un valiente fuimos de todos modos y una encantadora señora dijo que podría conseguir té y pasteles para nosotros como en realidad el hotel estaba abierto!

Wasnt too sure from the outside, but inside was clean and well looked after. lovely log fires. The service was good and the food was beautifully cooked and hot. Went out of their way to provide a specially prepared vegan dish for my friend.

Abundante, fresco platos cocinados muchas incorpora productos locales. Un entorno cómodo y un personal agradable y servicial.

Lovely place with good service and excellent food! We enjoyed some local fish that was really tasty.

This is a great little restaurant. The food is plentiful, well made, tasty and fresh. The staff are friendly and efficient.

Great food and plenty of it, in nicely-decorated room.In particular, the service from a band of young staff was excellent, and much friendlier than the accommodation staff.Some other guests seemed to encounter a problem with the ingredients of their meal, but from my own experience I cannot find fault!

Book ahead if you want to eat here. Apart from Jimmy's chippy (only open 2 nights a week) the Pierowall Hotel is the only place to dine in Pierowall, so it's popular with locals & tourists alike. The menu changes according to what is available on the day but showcases where possible local Orkney produce. And it mostly succeeds. Rogan Josh made with Orkney lamb was damned fine! Good food & reasonably priced. Decor needs an update - my only real criticism!

We visited recently on our trip to Westray and the service was impeccable. We were not at all rushed despite making last minute reservations. The food and wine were lovely although the menu is limited. There is a peculiar smell as you walk through the porch which is rather off putting, however once you are inside it is no longer noticeable.

Prima gelegenheid om te dineren. Maakt gebruik van lokale produkten ( ook vis, schaal & schelpdieren) . Dagelijks wisselende kaart, reserveren is verstandig aangezien het een van de weinige eetgelegenheden is op Westray.

Goodnfoos, including excellent fish and chips of course. ALso lively local bar, and comfortable lounge. Very friendly welcoming staff.

We ordered lamb. The meat was ok but there were issues with the rest of the meal. Clumpy, white gravy so thick it wouldn't pour from the gravy boat. Hubby used a knife to try to get some flow going but it didn't really move, however, we could spread it like a jam. The mashed potatoes were unseasoned and dry. The frozen carrots and peas were OK. Dessert was supposed to be rhubarb crumble pie with ice cream. The ice cream was very good, the crumble pie didn't have a crunchy crumble and was too sweet. It was just kind of mushy. The wait staff was rushed off their feet but tried their best and really tried to provide a good service.This small hotel has a good supply of local Orkney beers. Their wine is from a box but it wasn't dire. The German version was quite decent for a box. It is well sited in the center of Pierowall Village and has comfy seats outside for a decent day in the sun.

Meal for two, well cooked and friendly staff. It is NOT the grill room at the Savoy, but it is not Savoy prices. Simple home made food, I had the Orkney beef burger and it was as good a burger as I have had anywhere, and I was a chef for 13 years. The only negative comment is more use could have been made of local produce such as the fish and shell fish, but that is just my opinion. It's clean, the food is good with plenty of it, the service was good despite a staff shortage and it was good value for the money, will go back next time I holiday on Westray

I had come to Westray to help some very close friends who are moving to the islandThey had organised two meals at the hotelSaturday lunch and Sunday evening meal I can honestly say you could not find a warmer welcome Both meals were excellentDickie :-)

Three couples on an annual cycling break disturbed the peace as we started with G&T and various delicious Orkney ales. All the staff were excellent with the young man coping extremely well with our banter! Service was spot on although Alec at the next table wasn't so happy as his starter got lost somewhere after leaving the kitchen. Mussels starter was amazing, big portion of plump, tasty, mussels with no grit and a delicious sauce mopped up with fresh bread. Breaded cod with chips was equally tasty, a good sized portion and very fresh. The last portion of apple and pear crumble with both ice cream and custard, and 7 rather unnecessary blueberries was shared among us and well worth a taste. Definitely worth a return visit

Didn't stay at the hotel but went there for an evening meal. Very nicely decorated. We were asked to wait in the bar area while they got our table ready. We found games in the large chest used as a coffee table to pass the time. Friendly staff. Enjoyed our meal.

Very friendly and attentive staff, the food was average to good and the menu changed on a daily basis, waiting times were mostly very good.

Excellent smoked haddock pate followed by roast monkfish and a superb sticky toffee pudding. A most enjoyable meal and not far from the Orkney Marinas marina in Pierowall harbour

I enjoyed my time here - the staff were friendly and there was a good selection of bottled Orkney beers. I liked the IPA and Dark Island. Being February, in a not very touristy Island, I didn't expect a fancy menu, as there were few guests. The fish & chips and macaroni cheese were fine. The food was solid and warming, which suited our budgets and the cold windy weather. Predictably, the fish and chips take away is better, but that only opens twice a week! Had a good time in the lounge reading magazines in front of the stove. We could hear the locals singing in the front bar. The Sunday afternoon party was in full swing!

Given the wonderful fish and beef Westray has to offer, the menu was slightly disappointing. However I was lucky enough to get scallops on my second evening and they were beautifully cooked.

In many ways this place is a like a trip down memory lane and not in a good way. It was a bit like dishing out in the 1980s.The selection is odd and umimaginitive. Do people coming to Orkney really want a selection of curry? I would have thought they want local fresh produce.The chips are frozen, which is a poor show. I doubt the macaroni and cheese used Orkney cheese, which is nice. There was homemade tartar sauce with the fish, why bother going to that effort when the chips are frozen? Disappointingly and there is no excuse on this island, the haddock was dry.The wine selection by the glass is really poor too.Maybe these places ar just complacent. Or maybe they require support from places like Visit Scotland to improve standards. Anyway, it was really disappointing and it does detract a bit from what was a relly positive experience on a beautiful island. Eating here after a great day walking around this fantastic place, could and should be fantastic.Going self catering or spending Wednesday or Saturday night here, when the chippy is one, would be a better bet.

After going from one end to the other of the village, we dnded up at the Pierowell Hotel where we had a reasonable cream tea. I don't think the staff were concerned about us, but the other guests (Dutch) were friendly.

We visited here while staying with friends. The staff were very helpful and although they were very busy they managed to seat 9 of us in their small restaurant. The food was good, nothing fancy but tasty and very good value for money. I would be very happy to go back there when on holiday in the future.

As this was the only place we found to eat in Westray, apart from a very good fish & chip shop, we had lunch here, but the choice was very limited and my baked potato was coll in the middle. No salad with the potato. As a previous reviewer said- lack of competion shows.

Food no more than average, vegetables particularly unimaginative. Local Orkney bread with Cullen Skink starter should have been a highlight but as it was still heavily refrigerated it just through into focus other shortcomings as the meal wore on! Service level generally poor - we were a large group and the management clearly had not staffed up accordingly.

We had crab salad. The crab was delicious,really fresh. The meal was let down by unimaginative salad which wasn't that fresh.

Locally caught haddock and chips and a remarkably good chicken korma kept the whole family happy. On a Bright day you can sit outside with the beach stretching out in both directions and opal sea in front of you.

Arrived late for lunch, it was past their time for serving lunches, however on a quick with the chef, we were told they could serve us fish and chips. The battered haddock was to die for, the batter so light, it was the best I've ever had. The staff were friendly and very pleasant.

Very friendly service with true Westray hospitality. The fish and chips were excellent with the best homemade tartar sauce I have ever tasted. The bar has a big selection of Orkney beer to help wash it down.

Food was fresh and delicious!There is a lunch menu with 3 things to choose from - but there was always something for everyone on there!In the evenings there is quite a big menu - and it's difficult to choose! Helpings are very generous - so often we had to share deserts - which was a shame, because there were soo many delicious things!

I have eaten fish and chips in many places. There is no doubt that this is one of the best. The restaurant had been modernised since our last visit thre years back, and service was a little slow, but it was busy. I would strongly advise booking. If you like fresh fish simply cooked with the minimum of grease this is one of the best.

If you like curry you will love the hotel, I don't but the fish is very good. It gets very busy so you are best to book. The only downside is "carrots and peas" with all main dishes, a bit of variety would be good. We had 5 meals there and all were fine

The Drever's at the Pierowall and their staff are well suited to bestow you with the comfort and hospitality of Westray. The food is wholesome and home cooked...just what the appetite will order after a full day on the island.

What a feast, this was no ordinary F&C, but the best forever eatenFish, the service is super-friendly. Westray's top restaurant.

We ate here evey night while we were on Westray. All of the food was good, but the haddock and chips on the first night was one of the freshest dinners I have ever had - I suspect they pulled the haddock from the water once we had ordered it! Friendly service, and very reasonable prices, too.

We were lucky enough to be invited to go to Westray with The Orkney Tourism Group. We had a super day and the weather was very good. We visited all different types of accommodation available to rent by tourists on Westray. Unless I saw the quality for myself I would not have believed it.We had lunch at The Pierowall Hotel. To be honest this is the second time I have tried to submitt this review.Simply it was the best fish and chips I have ever had. The local Orcadian people say that it is the the it is the best fish and chips in the world. I agree personally. You will never know unless you try them yourself.