Birsay Bay Tearoom Menu

The menu at Birsay Bay Tearoom offers a comforting and varied selection that feels rooted in classic British tearoom traditions while still showcasing local Orkney character. The soup options stand out immediately, with choices like Soup Bowl, Soup & Specialty Sandwich, Soup & Cheese Scone, and Soup & Sandwich, all designed for a warm, filling bite. Lighter plates include familiar combinations such as Cheese, Ham, Egg Mayo, Tuna Mayo, and Prawn salads, alongside simple but satisfying options like Houmous, Oatcakes & Salad, Bacon Roll, Chilli Hot Dog Roll, and Crustless Quiche.

For heartier appetites, the tearoom serves straightforward classics like Burger and Veggie Burger, as well as baked potato variations including Cheese, Baked Beans, Tuna Mayo, Egg Mayo, and Prawn. The “Something Else” section adds more local and homely touches with Orkney Cheese, Chutney & Oatcakes, Vegan Cream Cheese, Oatcakes & Chutney, Sweet Potato Falafel, Vegetarian Quiche, and the signature Birsay Cream Tea. A highlight of regional identity appears in “Made in Orkney” dishes such as Cannonball Toastie, Two Cheese & Chive Toastie, Orkney Cheese Plate, and Orkney Salmon Roll.

Drinks are equally traditional, featuring coffee staples like Americano, Flat White, Mocha, Latte, Cappuccino, and Espresso, alongside Hot Chocolate, soft drinks, and milkshakes including Strawberry, Chocolate, Banana, and Vanilla. Heavier café fare includes Hotdog, Hamburger, and Soup Cup, while the “Regulars” menu offers homemade comfort items like Homemade Quiche, Sausage Baguette With Orkney Chutney, and BLT.

For families, the children’s selection keeps things simple with Soup & Bread, Sandwiches Ham, Cheese Or Jam, Hot Dog, and Beans On Toast. Finally, the cakes and bakes section rounds out the experience with treats like Iced Cake Slice, Traybake-Tiffin, Biscuits, and Fruit Scone With Butter And Jam, while cold drinks such as San Pellegrino, Juice, Still Water, and Sparkling Water complete a well-rounded, traditional tearoom offering.