Top Things to do in Orkney Islands
Top 9 Nightlife in Orkney Islands, Scotland
Discover the best top things to do in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom including The Standing Room Gin Bar, Orkney Trike Tours, The Orkney Distillery, Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, The Ferry Inn, Skipper's Bar, Helgi's, Oot The Back, fusion nightclub.
Restaurants in Orkney Islands
1. The Standing Room Gin Bar
2. Orkney Trike Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Orkney Trike tours is an exclusive chauffeur driven tour service. Putting the fun back into travelling around Orkney. You will be the centre of attention as you arrive at your destinations in style. Riding a trike is exciting different and always fun. At the same time we will guide you around the many wonders of Orkney, whether its the history, wildlife or the glorious scenary we pass through.
3. The Orkney Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 129 reviews
Welcome, adventurer! Your epic Orkney saga has begun. We invite you to enter our new distillery and visitor centre in Kirkwall, to toast the gods and learn the secrets behind our legendary Orkney Gin. *Distillery Tours* Our distillery tours run at 11am and 2pm each day (except Sundays) with extra tours added for peak times. You can check live availability and book online through our website. And it’s not just for adults. Children can enjoy the tours too (without alcohol of course). *Coffee & Gin Bar* Situated in the main area of our distillery and visitor centre, the Coffee & Gin Bar is an ideal place to relax and watch Kirkwall’s bustling harbour-front whilst enjoying a coffee, gin, whisky or local beer. You can join us before or after your tour, or just pop along to speak to our knowledgeable staff about our Kirkjuvagr Orkney Gin and merchandise. If you seek the true essence of Orkney, we urge you to join us!
Reviewed By ark338
A really good visit of a small distillery. As they explain when you're there, gin distilleries are different to what you might imagine a distillery looks like, in that they're much smaller compared to whiskey ones. In the case of this one you can see the whole process through one window and you're not necessarily waking round huge vats. So if you're expecting that you might be a bit surprised. This is more of a tasting session rather than a tour. We had 4 different types of their gin with the botanicals for tasting and when that's finished you can choose your own full G&T pairing. The gins were great with a wide variety, so there's definitely something you will like in there. This was a good fun hour or so and would recommend if you're staying in Kirkwall/Shetland. Plus you get a discount in their shop if you've been on this!
4. Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 205 reviews
Would you like to … • Explore Scapa Flow’s wartime history • Get a feel for Orkney Island Life a 100 years ago • Touch a real fossil from 300 million years ago • See rocks that glow in the dark • Stand next to the fossilised remains of Orkney’s ancient beasts • Pick up some good quality gifts • Enjoy tasty Orkney home baking & hearty lunches. Orkney Fossil & Heritage Centre has something for everyone; curious youngsters love to see the ancient geology & fossils and everyone enjoys a glimpse through recent history in the heritage galleries. In our room about the construction of the Churchill Barriers peedie folk can even build their own. Our team at the Heritage Café will be delighted to serve you homemade soup, cakes & daily specials and it’s a handy retreat from the breeze! If you want to treat yourself or maybe pick up a gift our shop stocks everything from Orkney music CDs, books & jewellery to North Ronaldsay wool & local art. Come and have a browse, a warm Burray welcome awaits.
Reviewed By 156kirstyj - Bristol, United Kingdom
Came across this place by accident almost. We were cycling to the Italian Chapel and were trying to figure out how far down we could continue cycling and still find somewhere to stop for a cuppa tea to warm up, and cake to get the energy levels back up. I came across this place during my research and found it was a free open day so of course we went and were pleasantly surprised. Not only was the cafe nice, but the fossil/hertitage element was very interesting and well done. Well worth the visit! Even better, we found a garden tucked around the back and we simply sat for 30 mins out of the wind and basking in the sunshine like a pair of lizards! :)
5. The Ferry Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By Jpgpvg
We ate here during Orkney folk festival. It’s best to book as it is very popular! Great menu especially seafood , lovely friendly staff , orkney dark island amongst great real ale choices and local feel with Celtic music -all right opposite the northlink ferry ( and on beautiful Stromness high street) you could not get better !
6. Skipper's Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Worsley71 - Worsley, United Kingdom
Regular visitor to Skippers and the Kirkwall Hotel through work. Just needed to comment on the food as it's always good. The two things that cannot be beaten anywhere is firstly their seafood Platter. Which is fresh and tastes fabulous every time and is prepared and presented to perfection. Secondly their gravy which is out of this world I would have it with everything (except the platter ????). Always sports on in the background and plenty of visitors/locals. If your in Orkney well worth dropping in.
7. Helgi's
8. Oot The Back
An new outdoor covered bar experience in the heart of Kirkwall. Oot The Back is fitted with ten individual, heated booths, allowing those who visit to enjoy their drinks in a safe, socially distanced environment.
9. fusion nightclub
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 2 reviews
