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Savour locally inspired dining and warm Orkney hospitality at The Stromness Hotel's Scapa Flow Restaurant. Please note that our café, Flattie in a Teacup, is temporarily closed until further notice.
Enjoy locally inspired breakfast and evening dining at Scapa Flow Restaurant. Flattie in a Teacup, our ground-floor café known for barista coffee, speciality teas, cakes, sandwiches and light bites, is currently closed until further notice.
Scapa Flow Restaurant remains open as usual, while café service at Flattie in a Teacup is paused for now.
Nestled in the charming coastal town of Stromness, Scapa Flow Restaurant at The Stromness Hotel offers a dining experience inspired by Orkney's rich maritime heritage.
Named after the famous natural harbour nearby, the restaurant celebrates local flavours and seasonal produce, all served in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Diners can enjoy views over Stromness Harbour while savouring hearty dishes in a traditional setting.
Scapa Flow served as the Royal Navy's chief base during both World Wars and was the site of the scuttling of the German High Seas Fleet in 1919. Today, its shipwrecks make it a world-class diving destination. The restaurant pays homage to this seafaring legacy while celebrating Orkney's vibrant food culture.
Flattie in a Teacup is our cosy ground-floor café in the heart of Orkney's historic harbour town, created as a relaxed place where Stromness tradition meets warm hospitality.
Named after the traditional Orkney flattie, a sturdy flat-bottomed rowing boat once used for fishing and transport in Stromness, the café pays homage to the town's rich maritime heritage.
When operating, Flattie in a Teacup offers freshly baked treats, artisan teas, barista-prepared coffee, sandwiches and light bites. Café service is currently paused while the venue remains temporarily closed.
Start the day with breakfast or return for evening dining at Scapa Flow Restaurant. Please note that Flattie in a Teacup and its café service are temporarily closed for now.
Enjoy hearty dishes, seasonal produce and a traditional harbourfront atmosphere inspired by Orkney.
Breakfast is served daily from 7:30 am to 9:30 am. Evening dining is available daily from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Flattie in a Teacup is known for expertly prepared coffee, speciality tea, freshly baked treats, sandwiches and simple lunch options.
The café is currently closed until further notice. We look forward to welcoming guests back when service resumes.
Restaurant service times and menu availability may change. Please contact the hotel team before travelling if you have dietary requirements, need accessibility information or are planning for a larger group.
View the current Scapa Flow Restaurant menus before your visit. Flattie in a Teacup is temporarily closed, so café service is not currently available.
Contact the hotel team before visiting to discuss allergies, intolerances, vegetarian or vegan options and current restaurant menu availability.
Scapa Flow Restaurant and Flattie in a Teacup are located at The Stromness Hotel in the centre of Stromness, Orkney. Flattie in a Teacup is currently temporarily closed.
Explore Scapa Flow Restaurant and a look inside Flattie in a Teacup. Please remember that Flattie in a Teacup is currently closed until further notice.
Contact The Stromness Hotel team before your visit to ask about current restaurant menus, table reservations, dietary requirements, allergies or accessibility.
The team can also confirm current restaurant opening hours and provide the latest information about the temporary closure and future reopening of Flattie in a Teacup.
Scapa Flow Restaurant is open for breakfast and evening dining. Flattie in a Teacup, the hotel's café for coffee, tea, cakes, sandwiches and light bites, is temporarily closed until further notice.
Breakfast at Scapa Flow Restaurant is served daily from 7:30 am to 9:30 am.
Evening dining at Scapa Flow Restaurant is available daily from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
No. Flattie in a Teacup is currently closed until further notice. We will update our website when a reopening date or new café arrangements are confirmed.
Use the View Our Menus buttons on this page to see current restaurant menu information. Please note that Flattie in a Teacup is temporarily closed, so café service is not currently available.
Menu choices and preparation arrangements may vary. Contact the hotel team before visiting to discuss allergies, intolerances and current vegetarian or vegan options at Scapa Flow Restaurant.
Please contact The Stromness Hotel team before visiting to confirm current public dining arrangements at Scapa Flow Restaurant. Flattie in a Teacup is currently temporarily closed.
Enjoy locally inspired breakfast and evening dining at Scapa Flow Restaurant in the heart of historic Stromness. Flattie in a Teacup is temporarily closed until further notice.
