OPEN 10.30am to 4.00pm
SUMMER HOURS
APRIL to SEPTEMBER
Thursday to Monday
CLOSED FOR A BREAK
Friday 20th,
Saturday 21st and
Sunday 22nd
WINTER HOURS
OCTOBER to MARCH
Friday to Sunday
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Enjoy the best views in Orkney
Whether you are stormwatching, birdwatching, or wavewatching, Birsay Bay Tearoom is the ideal spot for a light bite and a lovely cuppa. We’ve been serving locals and visitors alike since 2013 and love giving a warm welcome to all. We are situated right next to Birsay Palace and a stones throw from Birsay Broch, Skara Brae and the lovely Skaill House.
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Cakes to Order
Need a cake or some traybakes for an upcoming event or special occasion?
We bake all our sweets in house and can make a batch especially for you. Whatever the occasion, we have something to suit
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Catering/Picnics
We can offer options for outside catering – whether it’s a business lunch, family get together or celebratory Afternoon Tea, we can tailor a package to suit your needs. Give us an idea of your requirements – we can help.
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Gift Vouchers
Want to treat someone special or are you looking for a gift for that difficult to buy person in your life? You name it, we can turn it into a voucher. All vouchers are valid for a year from purchase date.
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Catering or Wholesale enquiry?
Use this form to ask about any bakes you need for your event or business.
From the blog…
Any Time is Right for Fatty Cutties
Orkney is well known for its baking. From Orkney fudge cheesecake, to Stockans Oatcakes made in Stromness, there are a stunning range of delicious treats on these lovely isles.Fatty Cutties are a bit like a cross between a drop scone and a shortcakey biscuit...
A Carrot Cake for Spring
Looking for the perfect dessert to celebrate the coming of Spring? This delicious and moist carrot cake recipe is sure to impress! Made with freshly grated carrots and a homemade cream cheese frosting, it’s the perfect way to sweeten up your any gathering. Try it out today!
The Brough of Birsay – an Ancient Fortress
Discover the mysteries of The Broch of Birsay, an ancient Iron Age fortress in Scotland. Explore its complex internal structure, rich archaeological history, and stunning location, and learn about the people who once called it home.