Food and Drink

A taste of the Outer Hebrides 

  1. Salar Smoked Salmon on an oatcake
    Get a real taste of the Outer Hebrides with Eat Drink Hebrides, the official food and drink trail of the Outer Hebrides.
  2. Plate of cooked langoustines
    Outer Hebrides hosts a troop of tantalising restaurants. Relax at a Hebridean eatery surrounded by the Hebridean sea views and picturesque landscape.
  3. Tea na dcake on a rock at Hebridean Jewellery, South Uist
    Outer Hebrides hosts a troop of tantalising restaurants. Relax at a Hebridean eatery surrounded by the Hebridean sea views and picturesque landscape.
  4. Calum MacLean and Kate MacDonald labelling Downpour Sloe Gin at North Uist Distillery
    The Outer Hebrides have some of the very best seafood, smokehouses, distilleries and crofting produce. These artisan, independent producers showcase the best that our Atlantic Larder has to offer.
  5. Croft 36, isle of Harris
    From traditional fish and chip takeaways, to island croft honesty shops and street food vans, there is plenty choice to grab a tasty bite when you are out exploring.
  6. Good Food Boutique, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
    Local food shops are an essential part of our island communities and a great place to pick up everything you need for your stay.
  7. Cocktail glasses at Cabarfeidh Hotel
    The Outer Hebrides is home to some great pubs, bars and hostelries. Live music, perfectly poured pints, wines and spirits combined with friendly chat from the locals is standard.

Island Highlights

The Island Spirit Whisky Shop

The Island Spirit Whisky Shop is a small, independent, family run business, established in July 2020 by Husband and Wife, Iain and Mary, and is situated in the heart of Stornoway town centre.

Bayhead Shop and Post Office

Licensed convenience store with Post Office & petrol station. Our wide range of fresh foods & groceries features local products. Newspapers & fresh baking available daily.

Isle of Benbecula House Hotel

Dine in our lounge bar or conservatory to relax or view the beautiful seascape and wildlife. We offer cafe treats or a choice of tasty food dishes. 

Salar Smokehouse

Our smokehouse is located in the beautiful scenic bays of Lochcarnan on the eastern shores of the Isle of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, our approach is simple, heritage, tradition and…

Dark Island Hotel

Located close to the shoreline, dine here to taste some traditional and contemporary dishes from a tempting menu that features some of the best Hebridean produce.

Hebridean Jewellery Cafe

Hebridean Jewellery started business in South Uist in 1974 and extended the premises in 2006 to include a cafe onto our shop. The shop and cafe are located on the North West tip of South Uist and has…

HS1 cafe bar interior view with tables and chairs with exposed brick wall at rear.

HS1’s contemporary café menu includes steaks, pasta, wraps, salads, authentic curries and the amazing homemade HS1 burger. Enjoy coffee and a cake, a light lunch or a full 3 course dinner. Open…

Harbour Kitchen

Opened by Lach Maclean and fiancée Leelah Macaulay in 2019 the Harbour Kitchen Seafood Restaurant is where it all began. Boasting a reputation for serving the freshest fish and shellfish, Head Chef…

Lochmaddy Bay Prawns

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Caladh Eleven Restaurant

Eleven offers a stylish, family friendly ‘self-serve’ carvery/buffet with excellent, freshly made dishes, a la carte and sharing platters. Eleven Express Takeaway includes all the delicious buffet…

MacLeans Bakery & Butchers

Opened by the MacLean brothers in 1987, our independent bakery is based in Uachdar, on the Isle of Benbecula

Duck breast with roasted vegetables and sauce on a blue plate, sitting on a brown table.

There’s a refined, yet relaxed atmosphere at Cleaver. Contemporary dishes include a fusion of traditional Scottish recipes, French classic cuisine and world specialties – prepared with the best fresh…

Hamper of local produce on Vatersay beach

Community local produce shop selling quality products from Barra & Vatersay including fish, meat, bread, jams and chutneys, eggs, homebaking and much more. Also stocks wholefood, books, wool & craft…

The Boatshed restaurant at The Royal Hotel, restaurant with wooden flooring, wooden tables with tan leather chairs, grey panelling on walls

Find the best of fresh produce, prepared and creatively presented at the Boatshed. Fabulous value early dinners and a la carte menus include local seafood and meats from traditional local butchers…

Comunn Eachdraidh Nis

The café provides a welcome pit stop for tourists and is also popular with local people. The Gaelic language is commonly spoken between customers and staff and the portraits on the wall have all been…

Lews Castle Storehouse Cafe

Serving tasty hand-prepared dishes, our Storehouse cafe is the perfect place to take a moment after exploring the Lews Castle grounds. Enjoy a frothy coffee from the comfort of our unique eatery,…

Stepping Stones Restaurant

Opened by the MacLean brothers in 1987, our independent bakery is based in Uachdar, on the isle of B

Gearrannan Black House Village Cafe

Museum, shop and Café  will be open.  Café for the 1st May while on takeaway only.  No booking in advance is necessary for day visitors unless it’s a coach party.  Social distancing is required…

Experience our Atlantic Larder

  1. HS1 cafe bar interior view with tables and chairs with exposed brick wall at rear.
    HS1’s contemporary café menu includes steaks, pasta, wraps, salads, authentic curries and the amazing homemade HS1 burger. Enjoy coffee and a cake, a light lunch or a full 3 course dinner.
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  2. The Harbour Kitchen in the town centre of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, excel in serving local seafood and freshly prepared dishes.
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  3. Hamper of local produce on Vatersay beach
    Community local produce shop selling quality products from Barra & Vatersay including fish, meat, bread, jams and chutneys, eggs, homebaking and much more. Also stocks wholefood, books, wool & craft supplies. Free Wifi and laundrette.
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  4. Duck breast with roasted vegetables and sauce on a blue plate, sitting on a brown table.
    There’s a refined, yet relaxed atmosphere at Cleaver. Contemporary dishes alongside classic Scottish dishes prepared with the best fresh local produce available.
  5. Caladh Eleven Restaurant
    Eleven offers a stylish, family friendly ‘self-serve’ carvery/buffet with excellent, freshly made dishes, a la carte and sharing platters.
    1. 1st January 202331st December 2023
  6. The Boatshed restaurant at The Royal Hotel, restaurant with wooden flooring, wooden tables with tan leather chairs, grey panelling on walls
    Find the best of fresh produce, prepared and creatively presented at the Boatshed. Fabulous value early dinners and a la carte menus include local seafood and meats from traditional local butchers and local hunting estates.
    1. 1st January 202331st December 2023
  7. Dalmore beach, Isle of Lewis
    What a feast waiting to be discovered! Everyone knows how stunning and captivating the Outer Hebrides are, but how many know about its food and drink scene, which has blossomed in recent years and continues to thrive? Find out more in our EBOOK.
  8. Salar Smoked Salmon on an oatcake
    Get a real taste of the Outer Hebrides with Eat Drink Hebrides, the official food and drink trail of the Outer Hebrides.
  9. Coinneach Macleod, Hebridean Baker on Luskentyre Beach
    For anyone who loves the Outer Hebrides, the Hebridean Baker’s book is a real treat! Packed with 75 recipes we have a few favourites here including Aunt Bellag's Duff and Isle of Harris Gin and Raspberry Pavlova.
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  1. Address

    Carloway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9AL

    Telephone

    01851 643416

    Isle of Lewis

    Museum, shop and Café  will be open.  Café for the 1st May while on takeaway only.  No booking in advance is necessary for day visitors unless it’s a coach party.  Social distancing is required and NO MASKS NO ENTRY

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  2. Address

    Eriskay, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5JH

    Telephone

    01878 720236

    Isle Of South Uist

    Awards

    • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

    Eriskay Shop is a friendly Community Shop at the heart of the community. We sell local products and crafts as well as every day goods. We are locally run and an essential stop on your visit to Eriskay.

    Add Eriskay Shop to your Itinerary

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    Achmore, ISLE OF LEWIS, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9DU

    Telephone

    07762 128108

    ISLE OF LEWIS

    Serving hand stretched Neapolitan Style Pizza, along with freshly ground barista coffee, and homemade brownies from a converted shipping container in Achmore. Overlooking the stunning Loch Thota Bridein and the Harris Hills.

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    • Dogs Welcome

    Add Crust Like That to your Itinerary

  4. Address

    Port Of Ness, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0TD

    Telephone

    01851 811001

    Isle Of Lewis

    Awards

    • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

    Add The Breakwater Cafe to your Itinerary

  5. Address

    Nunton Steadings, Isle of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5LU

    Telephone

    01870603792

    Isle of Benbecula

    Awards

    • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

    The first legal distillery in the islands of Uist. We are making, bottling and selling our ‘Downpour’ gin on North Uist using local wild Hebridean heather. Not yet available for tours. Purchase through our website and click and collect.

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    Add North Uist Distillery to your Itinerary

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    Unit 3, Iomairt an Obain, Urgha, Tarbert, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3DS

    Telephone

    01859 502768

    Tarbert, Isle of Harris

    Awards

    • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

    Brewery and Tap Room located on outskirts of Tarbert, heading towards Scalpay

    Add Loomshed Hebridean Brewery to your Itinerary

  7. Address

    Lochboisdale, ISLE OF SOUTH UIST, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TH

    Telephone

    01878 700 117

    ISLE OF SOUTH UIST

    Awards

    • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

    Fresh, Funky food with Island produce at it’s heart.
    Food & Coffee Shop by the Lochboisdale pier and a mobile takeaway van traveling to various locations through Uist, both offering delicious, fresh food using local meats and seafood.

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    • Pets Welcome

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    Add Croft and Cuan to your Itinerary

  8. Address

    Ropework Park, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2LB

    Telephone

    01851 702445

    Isle of Lewis

    Awards

    • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

    Producers of Award Winning Stornoway Black Pudding

    Add Charles MacLeod Butchers to your Itinerary

  9. Address

    16 Inaclete Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2RB

    Telephone

    01851 702706

    Stornoway

    Awards

    • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

    Williamson Foodservice is a family run food and drink wholesale business to the hospitality, retail and catering trades in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

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  10. Address

    Hougharry, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5DL

    Telephone

    07379 944335

    Isle Of North Uist

    Awards

    • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

    The Dunes Catering Cabin, in North Uist, serves freshly filled rolls and sandwiches, homemade soup, tea, coffee, home baking, ice creams and snacks.

     

     

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    Add The Dunes Cabin to your Itinerary

  11. Address

    Berneray, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5BJ

    Telephone

    01876 540288

    Isle Of North Uist

    Awards

    • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

    Berneray Shop and Bistro is conveniently located near the sound of Harris ferry terminal.

    Our shop is open from 9am - 9pm through out the summer months amd from 9am - 5.30pm through out the rest of the year (Closed Sundays).

    The shop sells a range of products from  groceries to local gifts. The shop is licensed.

    The bistro (also…

    Add Berneray Bistro and Shop to your Itinerary

  12. Address

    Lochmaddy, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5AA

    Telephone

    01870 603970

    Isle Of North Uist

    Awards

    • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

    Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centre in Lochmaddy on the island of North Uist is the hub for the history, arts, culture and language of the island.

    Add Taigh Chearsabhagh Cafe to your Itinerary

  13. Address

    Struan, Malaclete, Sollas, ISLE OF NORTH UIST, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5BX

    Telephone

    07485 781427

    Sollas, ISLE OF NORTH UIST

    Awards

    • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

    Add The Wee Cottage Kitchen to your Itinerary

  14. Address

    Vatersay Community Hall, Isle of Vatersay, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5YW

    Isle of Vatersay

    Awards

    • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

    A warm welcome to Vatersay, the most south-westerly inhabited island of the Hebrides and the start of the Hebridean Way.

    Add Vatersay Hall Cafe to your Itinerary

  15. Address

    Timsgarry, Isle Of Lewis, Isle Of Lewis, HS2 9ET

    Telephone

    01851 672396

    Isle Of Lewis

    Awards

    • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

    Set in the most breathtaking location overlooking the magnificent Uig Sands, you will find the finest hand-produced smoked salmon in Scotland.

    Add Uig Lodge Smoked Salmon to your Itinerary

  16. Address

    Kilbride, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TT

    Telephone

    01878 700008

    Isle of South Uist

    Awards

    • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

    Kilbride Cafe offers a varied selection of snacks/main meals and drinks including home-made soup and a selection of home baking. Overlooking the Sound of Barra, you can enjoy the stunning view from inside or out on the decking area.

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    Add Kilbride Cafe to your Itinerary

  17. Address

    Main Street, Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5XD

    Telephone

    01871 810645

    Isle of Barra

    Awards

    • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

    Café Kisimul is a small family run restaurant situated in the heart of Castlebay. We specialise in Indian and Italian cuisine with a strong focus on fresh local seafood. Try our scallop pakora & don’t miss our folk music nights in summer!

    Add Cafe Kisimul to your Itinerary

  18. Address

    Taigh a' Bhealaich Knock,, Carloway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9AU

    Telephone

    01358 722593

    Isle of Lewis

    Awards

    • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

    Add Machair Water to your Itinerary


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