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Beneth’hill Café - Moaness - Hoy |
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The Beneth’hill Café is 5 minutes walk from the passenger foot ferry operated by Orkney Ferries daily from Stromness to the North of Hoy. Opened in July 2007, the café serves simple quality food and drink, specialising in local produce such as Orkney Crab, oatcakes and local beers. There is also good home-made soups and warming coffee, hot chocolate and a range of teas for cold walkers or even a peedie dram of Highland Park to revive those aching bones! Ice cream and milk shakes for those hot days and plenty of Scottish national soft drinks, Ginger Beer, Irn Bru and Vimto to keep the energy levels up, also Orkney fudge and home-bakes to sustain you on your hike up the Ward Hill and lots of other good things. The name Beneth’hill comes from the name of the crofting township, Beneath-the-Hill which stretches from the Whiteglen to Moaness. Older folk in the area pronounced the name by running all the words together, hence Benethill. Other townships in the north of Hoy are Whaness and Braebister. The Benth’hill café is situated in a completely rebuilt former crofthouse. Opening hours for May 2008 Wed, Thurs Fri 10 am – 4.45pm Friday evening a la carte meals from mid June onwards. Check local press for details. Sail from Stromness with MV Graemsay at 18.30, eat at the café, walk along the shore or linger for a night cap and return by ferry in the sunset to Stromness at 22.00 For special early breakfasts, bookings, functions and availability outwith specified hours please phone 01856 851116 or 01856 791119. Email We will try to accommodate your needs if we can. We are happy to hear your suggestions for improvement to the café. |
