Christmas at The Kirkwall Hotel

Christmas on the Harbourside

A holly jolly celebration

 

 

From festive parties with colleagues to indulging in a Christmas-inspired lunch with all the trimmings, we don't do Christmas by halves

Festive dining is well and truly on the menu here at The Kirkwall. We look forward to you joining us for either of the following this December…

December menu

Available to indulge in from 1st -24th December, 12:00 - 14:00 & 18:00 - 20:30…

Who said Christmas Lunch had to be exclusive to the 25th? Not us! We're bringing to you our Christmas menu for 24 whole days of December!

From your traditional turkey lunch with all the trimmings to our signature Christmas pudding drizzled in delicious brandy sauce, we’ve thought of all the finer details that make Christmas, 'Christmas'...

To book your festive lunch or dinner with us this December, we advise calling 01856 872232 or emailing us at enquiries@kirkwallhotel.com to book.

Festive parties

Available to book from 1st - 24th December, 12:00 - 14:00 & 18:00 - 20:30…

Celebrate the festive season in style, here on the harbour side!

Whether you're gathering with friends, family or work colleagues, our festive party menu is perfect for the ultimate Christmas shindig!

Booking is essential. We also require a pre-order for large bookings. To enquire about your pre-order, please speak to a member of our team at the time of booking. 

To book your festive party, please email enquiries@kirkwallhotel.com to book.

December menus

Lunch

Starters

Tomato and basil soup £4.95 V
Local bloomer bread, Orkney butter

Prawn cocktail £7.50
Prawns, Marie-Rose sauce, local smoked salmon, avocado, salad, crisp ciabatta

Crispy Grimbister cheese £7.50
Apricot cream

Terrine £7.50
Chicken and tarragon terrine, pickled vegetables, onion jam, crisp ciabatta

Light bites

Festive ciabatta £10.95
Turkey, bacon, cranberry, mayonnaise

Magnus wrap £9.95
Crispy chicken, haggis, wholegrain mustard sauce

Crispy chicken wrap £9.95
Sweet chilli mayonnaise 
Garlic mayo and cheese
Bacon, lettuce & tomato

Hummus & roasted beetroot wrap £7.95 V
Red onion

Philadelphia, sweet chilli wrap £7.95 V
Lettuce

Above all served with chips and coleslaw

Penne pasta with choice of sauce with/ without chicken £14.95./ £16.95 V
Basil pesto cream sauce and cherry tomatoes 
Cheese sauce & chorizo

Smoked paprika cream sauce and roasted peppers

Crispy cheese salad bowl £10.95
Mixed salad leaves, coleslaw, apricot dip

Sides

Onion rings £3.00

Chips £3.00

Dressed salad £3.00

Cajun fries £4.00

Crispy bacon & cheese chips £4.75

Small portions of some dishes available on request

Classics


Locally sourced beef and Guinness pie £15.95
Chunky chips, peas

Beer battered locally sourced haddock £14.95

Chips, peas, tartar sauce

Roast turkey £16.95
Served with all traditional trimmings

Locally sourced beef and bone marrow burger £14 .95
Bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, onion rings, coleslaw, chips

Mushroom and chestnut risotto £14.95 V
With parmesan £16.95
With chicken  £16.95

Desserts

Raspberry panna cotta £7.95
Shortbread with white chocolate

Christmas pudding £7.50 
Brandy sauce

Chocolate and cherry cheesecake £7.95

Orkney ice creams or sorbets £7.50 

Selection of Scottish cheese £9.50
Grapes, homemade date chutney, oatcakes

Dinner

Starters

Tomato and basil soup £4.95 V
Local bloomer bread & Orkney butter 

Hummus and vegetables £7.25 V
Pomegranate gel, garlic flatbread 

Prawn and smoked salmon £9.50
Marie-Rose sauce, local smoked salmon, avocado, salad, crisp ciabatta

Crispy Grimbister cheese £7.50 V
Apricot cream 

Terrine £7.50
Chicken and tarragon terrine, pickled vegetables, onion jam, crisp ciabatta

Mains

Roast turkey £16.95
Served with all traditional trimmings

Local cod £17.95
Watercress puree, roast vine cherry tomatoes, fondant potato

Mushroom and chestnut risotto £14.95 V
Parmesan
With chicken £16.95

Ratatouille £14.95 V
Mixed vegetable ratatouille, crispy gnocchi, seasonal salad

Local beef £17.95
Slow-cooked beef, dauphinoise potatoes, roasted vegetables, rich jus

Duck £18.95
Duck breast, braised red cabbage, fondant potato, cherry jus 

Local beef and Guinness pie £15.95
Chunky chips, veg

Beer battered Orkney haddock £14.95
Chips, peas, tartar sauce

Orkney beef and bone marrow burger £14.95
Bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, onion rings, coleslaw, chips

Sides

Onion rings £3.00

Chips £3.00

Orange dressed salad £3.00

Cajun fries £4.00

Crispy bacon & cheese chips £4.75

Small portions of some dishes available on request

Desserts

Raspberry panna cotta £7.95
Shortbread with white chocolate

Christmas pudding £7.50
Brandy sauce 

Chocolate and cherry cheesecake £7.95
Vanilla ice cream 

Crème brûlée £7.95
Orange crème brûlée, winter berry compote

Orkney ice creams or sorbets £7.50

Selection of Scottish cheese £9.50
Grapes, homemade date chutney, oatcakes

Festive menus

December Lunch Menu

Starters

Tomato and basil soup £4.95 V

Local bloomer bread & Orkney butter

Prawn cocktail £7.50

Prawns bound in Marie-Rose sauce, local smoked salmon, avocado, salad, crisp ciabatta

Crispy Grimbister cheese £7.50 

Apricot cream

Terrine £7.50 

Chicken and tarragon terrine, pickled vegetables, onion jam, crisp ciabatta

Light bites

Festive ciabatta £10.95 

Turkey, bacon, cranberry, mayonnaise

Magnus wrap £9.95

Crispy chicken, haggis, wholegrain mustard sauce

Crispy chicken wrap £9.95

Sweet chilli mayonnaise 

Garlic mayo and cheese

Bacon, lettuce & tomato

Hummus & roasted beetroot wrap £7.95 V

With red onion

Philadelphia, sweet chilli wrap £7.95 V

With lettuce

Above all served with chips and coleslaw

Penne pasta with choice of sauce with/ without chicken £14.95./ £16.95 V

Basil pesto cream sauce & cherry tomatoes 

Cheese sauce & chorizo

Smoked paprika cream sauce & roasted peppers

Crispy cheese salad bowl £10.95

Mixed salad leaves, coleslaw & apricot dip

Sides

Onion rings £3.00

Chips £3.00

Dressed salad £3.00

Cajun fries £4.00

Crispy bacon & cheese chips £4.75

(Small portions of some dishes available on request)

Classics


Locally sourced beef & Guinness pie £15.95

Chunky chips & peas

Beer battered locally sourced haddock £14.95

Chips, peas, tartar sauce

Roast turkey £16.95

Served with all traditional trimmings

Locally sourced beef & bone marrow burger £14 .95

Bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, onion rings, coleslaw & chips

Mushroom and chestnut risotto £14.95 V

With parmesan (Optional with chicken) £16.95

Desserts

Raspberry panna cotta £7.95

Shortbread with white chocolate

Christmas pudding £7.50 

Brandy sauce

Chocolate & cherry cheesecake £7.95 

Orkney ice creams or sorbets £7.50 

Please ask your server for today’s selection

Selection of Scottish cheese £9.50

Grapes, homemade date chutney, oatcakes

December A La Carte Evening Menu

Starters

Tomato and basil soup £4.95

Local bloomer bread & Orkney butter V

Hummus & vegetables £7.25

Homemade hummus, crisp vegetables, pomegranate gel, garlic flatbread V

Prawn and smoked salmon £9.50

Prawns bound in Marie-Rose sauce, local smoked salmon, avocado, salad, crisp ciabatta

Crispy Grimbister cheese £7.50

Apricot cream V

Terrine £7.50

Chicken and tarragon terrine, pickled vegetables, onion jam, crisp ciabatta

Mains

Roast turkey £16.95

Served with all traditional trimmings

Local cod £17.95

Watercress puree, roast vine cherry tomatoes, fondant potato

Mushroom and chestnut risotto £14.95

Parmesan V

Optional with chicken £16.95

Ratatouille £14.95

Mixed vegetable ratatouille, crispy gnocchi and seasonal salad V

Local beef £17.95

Slow-cooked beef, dauphinoise potatoes, roasted vegetables, rich jus

Duck £18.95

Duck breast, braised red cabbage, fondant potato, cherry jus 

Local beef & Guinness pie £15.95

Chunky chips & veg

Beer battered Orkney haddock £14.95

Chips, peas, tartar sauce

Orkney beef & bone marrow burger £14.95

Bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, onion rings, coleslaw & chips

Sides

Onion rings £3.00

Chips 33.00

Orange dressed salad £3.00

Cajun fries £4.00

Crispy bacon & cheese chips £4.75

Small portions of some dishes available on request

Desserts

Raspberry panna cotta £7.95

Shortbread with white chocolate

Christmas pudding £7.50

Brandy sauce 

Chocolate & cherry cheesecake £7.95

Vanilla ice cream 

Crème brûlée £7.95

Orange crème brûlée, winter berry compote

Orkney ice creams or sorbets £7.50

Please ask your server for today’s selection 

Selection of Scottish cheese £9.50

Grapes, homemade date chutney, oatcakes

Festive party menu

£32.00 per person

Starters

Tomato and basil soup
Local bloomer bread & Orkney butter V

Hummus & vegetables
Homemade hummus, crisp vegetables, pomegranate gel, garlic flatbread V

Prawn and smoked salmon
Prawns bound in Marie-Rose sauce, local smoked salmon, avocado, salad, crisp ciabatta

Crispy Grimbister cheese
Apricot cream  V

Terrine
Chicken and tarragon terrine, pickled vegetables, onion jam, crisp ciabatta 

Mains

Roast Turkey
Served with all traditional trimmings

Ratatouille
Mixed vegetable ratatouille, crispy gnocchi and seasonal salad V

Local beef
Slow-cooked beef, dauphinoise potatoes, roasted vegetables, rich jus

Local cod
Watercress puree, roast vine cherry tomatoes, fondant potato

Local beef & Guinness pie
Chunky chips & veg

Beer battered Orkney haddock
Chips, peas, tartar sauce

Desserts

Raspberry pannacotta
Shortbread with white chocolate

Christmas pudding
Brandy sauce

Chocolate & cherry cheesecake
Vanilla ice cream

Crème brûlée
Orange crème brûlée, winter berry compote

Orkney ice creams or sorbets
Please ask your server for today’s selection

Selection of Scottish cheese
Grapes, homemade date chutney, oatcakes 

Afternoon tea at Kirkwall Hotel

Afternoon Tea

Three tiers of sweet and savoury goodness, served every Saturday & Sunday in our Harbour View Restaurant and Highland Park Bar.

Highland Park Bar

Highland Park Bar

Our very well-stocked bar is home to more 100 Highland Park whiskies, so drop in for a dram or two.

Request a Table Reservation

For table bookings larger than 12, please enquire by emailing enquiries@kirkwallhotel.com or by calling 01856 872232
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