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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 1667 reviews

What Ambu R Nair likes about Ayre:
Just had Sunday lunch at the ayre great staff good food we had 3 course meal £25 per person some veg hard but not a problem we brought the dessert home to much to eat will be back View all feedback. What ProfessorAbronsius doesn't like about Ayre:
We gave this place a go for dinner for the first and last time. Rudderless service where nobody seems to know who is in charge or what to do. Hard to distinguish who were staff as there was no uniform or name badges on. Food was bang average and overcooked fish and chips a big disappointment. Also had scallops which came on a bed of sweetcorn and nothing else??? Bizarre to say the least. Also waited 90 minutes from b... View all feedback.

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Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 346 reviews
SartreLives
11.02.2024 - 07:19

This is the most reliable restaurant in Kirkwall these days. The food is always good. We both had starters the Butternut Squash Soup was creamy and tasty, hubby...

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May
11.02.2024 - 07:19

We booked for our staff Christmas night out and it did not disappoint! We had an amazing night. The meal was delicious, hot and served perfectly, we didn’t feel...

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Q6230ERwilliamm
11.02.2024 - 07:19

Excellent Family Celebration meal, pre order very good and staff first class. Good range of menu with many local specialities, and decent portions well presente...

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DavidGreens12
11.02.2024 - 07:19

We ate here twice during our recent trip to Kirkwall the food was amazing well cooked and flavoursome, I can honestly say the Fillet steak I had was the best I'...

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Suzie
11.02.2024 - 07:19

We are here 2 nights in a row, the food was amazing, even my son who is a fussy eater loved the food. Best sticky toffee pudding I’ve had in a while!

Gastroranking-it
3.6 ★ from 10 reviews
D4670YAseanc
07.05.2024 - 15:39

We had a wonderful dining experience on Saturday night at this restaurant in Orkney while visiting family. The menu had a good variety of options and the servic...

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Ambu
07.05.2024 - 15:39

Just had Sunday lunch at the ayre great staff good food we had 3 course meal £25 per person some veg hard but not a problem we brought the dessert home to much...

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johnsF2112CL
07.05.2024 - 15:39

Visited on the last night of our trip to Orkney, menu Had a great selection of food plus specials to offer too. We both had starters and mains, both were great...

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Mrs
07.05.2024 - 15:39

Had lunch here at the weekend. Lamb Curry. Nice indian bread and poppadum, rice ok but curry inedible. Congealed gloopy sauce coating meat so tough we couldn't...

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sebg527
07.05.2024 - 15:39

Stylish but unpretentious decor, lovely young waiters, and excellent food at very reasonable prices. It was our last night in Kirkwall sadly. If we'd found this...

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Google
4.8 ★ from 10 reviews
Neil
23.12.2023 - 17:10

Lovely rooms. Only minor gripe; for a hotel with 50meg internet, a smart TV wouldn't go amiss. Staff helpful and knowledgeable, a smile would have added a star....

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Nicholas
23.12.2023 - 17:10

Stayed here just one night during a short visit to the Orkneys. The front desk staff was excellent and professional. They helped us figure out the windows when...

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Dave
23.12.2023 - 17:10

My family and I stayed in one of the apartments and couldn’t have been more pleased. Everything from the location, accommodation, food and service were outstand...

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furio
23.12.2023 - 17:10

After ayre Barcelona now also Kirkwall, super-fast registration because I was already a registered customer. Great rooms central location and efficient staff. G...

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Gordon
23.12.2023 - 17:10

Beautiful place to stay on the coast Rooms: Very clean and comfortable rooms with an ocean view..very nice bar and restaurant..well worth the stay or a wedding...

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Gastroranking-uk
4.0 ★ from 304 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.2 ★ from 997 reviews

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