Looking for the best pubs in Kirkwall? Discover the best Pubs in Kirkwall, Highlands and Islands. Our curated guide highlights the finest hostelries in town. From long-established locals to busy town-centre bars, drinking out in Kirkwall reflects the wider pub culture of Orkney. Whether you want real ale, pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, Kirkwall's top hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.
The best pub in Kirkwall
Must visit
High Street, Kirkwall, Orkney
A well-loved Kirkwall local on the High Street, pouring cask ales, pub food, and a proper welcome in the heart of Orkney.
Highly Recommended
Market Place
A Kirkwall red lion with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Orkney local.
Recommended
Church Street
A Kirkwall crown with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Orkney local.
Station Road,
A Kirkwall king's head with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Orkney local.
Bridge Street,
A Kirkwall white hart with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Orkney local.
Queen Street,
A Kirkwall royal oak with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Orkney local.
Market Place,
A Kirkwall george with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Orkney local.
Church Street,
A Kirkwall swan with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Orkney local.
Station Road,
A Kirkwall plough with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Orkney local.
Bridge Street,
A Kirkwall railway with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of a Orkney local.
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