Birsay Bay Tearoom

Birsay Bay Tearoom A modern Tearoom with panoramic views over Birsay Bay
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We specialise in light lunches, homebakes, teas and (good) coffees and use fresh
local produce whenever possible.

It's show weekend Sunday.....usually a busy day for us and today is exceptionally popular for big family group bookings....
09/08/2026

It's show weekend Sunday.....usually a busy day for us and today is exceptionally popular for big family group bookings. Availability for walk in tables is very limited and remaining bookable slots for later in the afternoon are almost booked too. Just please be patient with us if we can't get to answer the phone or seat you immediately 😍

Just for today, we will be stopping our food menu at 2pm, will still be open until 4pm for drinks and cakes ❤️
07/08/2026

Just for today, we will be stopping our food menu at 2pm, will still be open until 4pm for drinks and cakes ❤️

❗❗ Can't believe I'm having to say this again BUT.....we have yet another water outage here at the tearoom ❗❗We have hon...
19/07/2026

❗❗ Can't believe I'm having to say this again BUT.....we have yet another water outage here at the tearoom ❗❗
We have honoured all our bookings and are now just doing drinks and cakes on/in takeaway containers - we will close at 4 or sooner if we run out 😂
Trying to keep positive here, so how about looking at our lovely new pastel pinnies to cheer us all up (courtesy of Logo Orkney 😍)

Baking complete ✔️Soup made ✔️Coffee machine on ✔️Staff ready ✔️........that must mean we are ready to welcome you all i...
03/07/2026

Baking complete ✔️
Soup made ✔️
Coffee machine on ✔️
Staff ready ✔️
........that must mean we are ready to welcome you all in, back open again after a lovely break
😍 Looking forward to seeing you all soon 😁

Just a reminder that we are closed this weekend for a short break - thank you to the person who helpfully updated our si...
25/06/2026

Just a reminder that we are closed this weekend for a short break - thank you to the person who helpfully updated our sign at the Palace, very ingenious use of those sticky parking tickets 😂 hopefully my replacement is more eye catching as you drive by!
Looking forward to seeing you all in July! 😍

19/06/2026

🚫 PLEASE NOTE 🚫
There is a burst water main in Birsay that is affecting our supply
We will remain open, BUT this means there is no coffee machine, no toilets and we can't wash up (so we will be using takeaway containers)
I have made contact with those booked in, but please share 😁

Advance notice that we will be taking a short break the weekend of 26th June - a break to rest and refresh - all Tearoom...
18/06/2026

Advance notice that we will be taking a short break the weekend of 26th June - a break to rest and refresh - all Tearoom related tasks: phones, messages and emails will be answered after the break.
Thanks for your understanding ❤️

Another not so positive post for a Monday morning.....the challenges just keep coming 🙈We are without toilets today due ...
25/05/2026

Another not so positive post for a Monday morning.....the challenges just keep coming 🙈
We are without toilets today due to another blockage, while we wait to get this sorted, we may only be able to seat those that have a booking. And, due to the series of challenges we have faced we have made the decision to close at 3pm today, to rest, reflect and take stock for the rest of the day ❤️ but on a positive note, look at these lovely freshly baked scones 😁

It's such a beautiful day, and we know it's going to be busy, BUT we are facing more challenges today 😞 Please be patien...
18/05/2026

It's such a beautiful day, and we know it's going to be busy, BUT we are facing more challenges today 😞 Please be patient with us, we are short on staff, short on stock of menu items and potentially a problem with our drains. We are currently taking stock of what we can offer today. Food service will stop at 2pm, and we will then stay open until the cakes run out! We can only apologise, thanks for your patience ❤️

Phew, we made it through the day! Thank you to the customers that waited patiently and very sorry to those we had to tur...
09/05/2026

Phew, we made it through the day! Thank you to the customers that waited patiently and very sorry to those we had to turn away. We are experiencing some hiccups this weekend with our staffing, and may have to reduce what we offer or alter our opening hours - please bear with us, we hope to be back to normal soon.
A big thank you to all those that stepped up and came to help, you all know who you are, and we couldn't have done it without you 😍

Address

Palace
Birsay
KW172LX

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 4pm
Friday 10:30am - 4pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4pm
Sunday 10:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+441856721399

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