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The Ferry Inn The Ferry Inn has always had a good reputation for local ales. If you would like any more information please visit our website www.ferryinn.com
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Recognised in the Good Beer Guide and winner of the CAMRA Northern Isles pub of the year in 2009 and 2010 (and surely in with a shout for 2011), the pub has recently installed racking for up to 10 local cask ales, with 5 handpulls on the bar as well as bottled local beers from the fridge or shelf. The Ferry Inn is open all day for snacks and meals including tea, coffee and cakes from 0715 until 2130. Our pub menu provides a great range of good value options with haddock and chips, Orkney steak and ale pie, the best burgers in town, roast vegetable tart, fresh seasonal salads and local cheeses always on the go. The Ferry Inn offers a mix of single, twin, double, family or self-catering accommodation as best meets your needs. For those on a budget, the rooms in the Ferry Inn itself provide excellent value, while Harbourside House offers the space and facilities for business or longer leisure stays.

02/10/2026

We have had a late cancellation for the Orktoberfest Viking Feast tonight at the Ferry Inn. £35 per person, bannocks and cheese, on the table, pork and chicken terrine or Scotch broth starter, choice of beef, fish or root veg bake main, wild apple crumble dessert complimentary ale for toasts - sponsored by Orkney Brewery. Fun starts at 7.30pm. Email [email protected] or call 01856850280 now for the last couple of tickets. Cheers.

Just warming up, a couple of extra casks hooked on at the Ferry, with 5 more set up in the back bar at the Royal. 16 loc...
30/09/2026

Just warming up, a couple of extra casks hooked on at the Ferry, with 5 more set up in the back bar at the Royal. 16 local cask ales to try in Stromness this weekend, with old favourites from the keg. Royal from 3pm tomorrow, Ferry from 4pm. Live music Friday and Saturday at the Royal from 10-late, in the esteemed company of John Dearness and friends….driving the end of season party mood. See you out and about. Cheers.

The peedie galley is coming at, ready for burning at Ness this Saturday (around 7pm). Candle Torches still available on ...
27/09/2026

The peedie galley is coming at, ready for burning at Ness this Saturday (around 7pm). Candle Torches still available on donation of £10 to Clan Cancer Support. Register at the shop in Kirkwall , email [email protected] tel 01856850280 or come along on Saturday 3rd to Ferry Inn from 4.15 to 5.15 to register and receive instructions. Parade will start around 6 ….. fingers crossed for the weather.

24/09/2026

Torch registration now open - just 150 this year £10 donation to Clan Cancer Support. Last registration is at Ferry Inn on The day- Saturday 3 Orktober - from 4pm. Parade starts at 6.

It's back...... and just around the corner. Orktoberfest 26.  SMUHA returns to Stromness with Jarl Karl Davidson's squad...
23/09/2026

It's back...... and just around the corner. Orktoberfest 26. SMUHA returns to Stromness with Jarl Karl Davidson's squad, galley boys, Committee and musicians. And what a spree it will be. 1-4 Orktober. The best selection of Orkney cask, canned and bottled beers you will find, Trad sessions, the Viking Feast (sponsored by Orkney Brewery - complimentary toasts - Friday 2nd October 7.30pm at Ferry Inn limited tickets available £35) the Fiery Procession....register now for the torch parade to join the fun and donate to Clan Cancer Support.... live bands at the Royal on Friday and Saturday (thanks Marcus) the Viking Fun & Games on Sunday afternoon, a curry night at the Ferry on Sunday evening (book a table soon it always sells out)..... and music, drams, friendship and fun..... Stromness at its best. Hope to see folk out and about. see www.ferryinn.com or orkney.com/events. Programmes and posters out today.

Afternoon folks, not much of a day, but warm and cheery here at The Ferry…. And rather unusually we have tables availabl...
06/09/2026

Afternoon folks, not much of a day, but warm and cheery here at The Ferry…. And rather unusually we have tables available for meals tonight any time (other than 7pm) between 5 & 8. Book online at www.ferryinn.com/food or call 850280 or just come by.

Hooray, staffed up again and the van at The Ferry open for lunch - sit out or take inside - Wednesday through Sunday. Co...
08/08/2026

Hooray, staffed up again and the van at The Ferry open for lunch - sit out or take inside - Wednesday through Sunday. Covered tables for casual harbourside dining, or grab and go - come and give us a try.

Anyone from OAFA fancy picking up this bag of strip. Been in the outside store at Ferry Inn for weeks. Thanks.
13/07/2026

Anyone from OAFA fancy picking up this bag of strip. Been in the outside store at Ferry Inn for weeks. Thanks.

After a wee bit of a disappointment over the footy into the small hours, had to find a happier job tonight….taking stock...
25/06/2026

After a wee bit of a disappointment over the footy into the small hours, had to find a happier job tonight….taking stock, refreshing selection and developing coaching notes for a new Scapa team for The Ferry….time to rest a few old faces and introduce others. Come by and see how they play out….

Not quite a year on from the purchase of the former NHS Orkney office block in Kirkwall and Garden House Rooms are open ...
07/06/2026

Not quite a year on from the purchase of the former NHS Orkney office block in Kirkwall and Garden House Rooms are open for business. Many thanks due to many folk, but more on that soon. For now see www.gardenhouseorkney.com for good value, self-check-in, room-only accommodation (22 ensuite rooms) with comfy beds, hot powerful showers, decent wifi, smart TVs and free on-site parking for residents. Plenty of space available this summer. Book online, drop us a note with any queries or share with friends, contacts and connections that might need a room over the coming weeks and months. We hope to provide a sensible option for folk needing a good bed/base in the town but not necessarily needing full bar or restaurant services...of which there are already many providers and who we will be signposting from Garden House.

Address

10 John Street
Stromness
KW163AD

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 10pm
Tuesday 4pm - 10pm
Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 4pm - 10pm
Sunday 4pm - 10pm

Telephone

+441856850280

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