Royal - Orkney Islands

We came in for lunch today, our first time eating here since the current owners took over. Service was fast, polite staff, and the food was great, i had a generous bowl of tasty potato leek soup followed by the chickpea and cauliflower curry which was also very good, it was great to see some vegan options! My husband really enjoyed his fried cheese starter and his burger. We well be back again soon.

Very unwelcome. Was recommended to us. Was sat and told to wait to be served. Waited, waited. Staff more interested in chatting to friends at the bar. We left trying to get eye contact with staff....nothing. lucky for us we found somewhere down the road more welcoming.

We arrived on spec and had an excellent lunch at a very reasonable price. There seemed to be a number of regulars in that day but the service we received was just the same. It was all very friendly and efficient.

Saturday evening dinner in the Hanson room at the Royal Hotel was very good. I had Ham Brough and she had Spare ribs. There is a limited menu choice but everything is a high standard and reasonable priced. Avoid the very busy and loud public had at the front of the building by entering through the hotel lobby to the stylish and quiet lounge at the rear.

A good ambience and pub style menu. The rang of main courses is limited but the quality is good with efficient friendly service