Hotels: establishments providing accommodation, meals, and other services for travellers and tourists.
Built in 1771, this harbour-front hotel has a maritime themed, wood-panelled bar and a small outdoor seating area overlooking the water. The long, narrow bar boasts a mirror from the defunct Devanha Brewery as a prominent feature.
The Kirkwall Hotel is a smart, modern, family owned hotel on the harbour front with a large lounge area in the main part of the hotel and often hosts wedding parties.
In the heart of the west mainland of Orkney the Smithfield is situated in the village of Dounby. Beer information pending.
The Spiggie Hotel has reopened as the Spiggie Guest House.
Local family run hotel, providing meals accommodation and public bar.
The 'Ola' is a good solid traditional looking building over looking the harbour. There is a traditional public bar entered directly from the street, complete with a roaring fire in the winter, and a larger, recently refurbished lounge to the rear, the Back Bar, which serves food.
Built in the 18th Century, the Stables Bar in the Marykirk Hotel is a category C listed building. It is a former coaching inn situated in the village of Marykirk. Popular for hunting and fishing with the river North Esk, one of the top salmon rivers in Scotland, close to the village.
Centrally located small hotel whose pub is the most frequented by younger clientele, particularly at the weekends, when queues can often be seen to get in to the rear lounge. The public bar to the front is low-ceilinged and has lots of little corners for separate groups to gather.
February 2022: Closed for Refurbishment.
Modern hotel with an open plan lounge primarily focused on meals but welcoming to drinkers. Located in close proximity to the Standing Stones of Stenness, Ring of Brodgar and Maes Howe. The pub serves 1 regular beer.
Luxury bedrooms, restaurant, bar and lounge. Located directly opposite Insch train station. No longer selling any real ale due to poor sales volumes.
Hotel with public and lounge bars, and a beer garden. Nearest pub to the train station before walking into town.
Set in the rolling foothills of the Cairngorm Mountains, the 220 year old Colquhonnie Hotel overlooks the Aberdeenshire Don Valley from a south facing, elevated site.
No longer selling alcohol of any kind.
Friendly family-run hotel set in its own grounds in a quiet residential area, very close to the town centre and the railway station. The comfortable lounge includes a dining area and there are additional tables in the conservatory, making it a popular venue for families.
Ales from more than 400 breweries have flowed through the scrupulously clean lines since Jim and Anne Anderson bought the place in 2003 and the Anderson has been a well deserved entry in the Good Beer Guide every year since 2005.
A smart and elegant bar at the pier-head serving 1 beer to residents. Bought by the Kirkwall Hotel who use it for accommodation only, not otherwise open to the public.
Imposing, granite hotel set back from the main A93, now restored to its former glory as an upmarket country hotel. Upgraded to 4* STB/Visit Scotland. Hosts many weddings and corporate days out.
Hotel in Fyvie with no beer.
Hotel, restaurant and public/residents bar.
Hotel with restaurant, bar and function room.
A hotel, with 7 bedrooms, a restaurant, a public bar and a function hall,
Traditional inn in the village centre and home to the M.C.C. (Methlick Cricket Club) at 'Lairds' nearby. A friendly, sport themed, public bar is at the rear and log fires warm both the public and lounge bar at the front.
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