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.
    1. 1st January 202331st December 2023
  2. The Harbour Kitchen in the town centre of Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, excel in serving local seafood and freshly prepared dishes.
    1. 1st January 202331st December 2023
  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.
    1. 1st January 000131st December 9999
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    3. 1st January 202331st December 2023
  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. Bridge Cafe

    Address

    Bayhead, Stonoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2EB

    Telephone

    01851 705808

    Stonoway, Isle of Lewis

  2. Blackhouse Bakery

    Address

    Plasterfield, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2UX

    Telephone

    01851 702804

    Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

  3. Thai Cafe

    Address

    27 Church Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2JD

    Telephone

    01851 701811

    Isle of Lewis

  4. MacLeod & MacLeod Butchers

    Address

    17 Church Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DH

    Telephone

    01851 703384

    Isle of Lewis

  5. Taigh Sgire Sholais Centre

    Address

    Sollas, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5BS

    Isle Of North Uist

  6. Craigard Hotel

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01871 810200

    Isle of Barra

  7. Bays Cafe

    Address

    Bays Community Centre, Leacklea, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3EH

    Telephone

    01859 530444

    Isle of Harris

  8. Chinese Takeaway

    Address

    Balivanich, Isle Of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5NG

    Telephone

    01870 602993

    Isle Of Benbecula

  9. Kopi Java Cafe

    Address

    87A Cromwell Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DG

    Telephone

    01851 700477

    Isle of Lewis

  10. Hebridean Tea Store

    Address

    22 Cromwell St, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DD

    Telephone

    01851 704 234

    Isle of Lewis

  11. Taste n' Sea

    Address

    Bowglass, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3AD

    Telephone

    07444729113

    Isle of Harris

  12. MacNeils

    Address

    13 Cromwell Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DA

    Telephone

    01851 703330

    Isle of Lewis

  13. Buth Tolastaidh

    Address

    North Tolsta, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0NL

    Telephone

    01851 890281

    Isle Of Lewis

  14. The Temple

    Address

    Northton, Northton, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3JA

    Telephone

    07487 557626

    Isle of Harris

  15. Church Street Chip Shop

    Address

    6 Church Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DH

    Telephone

    01851 288020

    Isle of Lewis

  16. Stornoway Balti House Ltd

    Address

    24 South Beach Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2UG

    Telephone

    01851 706116

    Isle of Lewis

  17. Stornoway Smokehouse

    Address

    Shell Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2BS

    Telephone

    01851 702723

    Isle of Lewis

  18. MacLennans Supermarket

    Address

    2 Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5LA

    Telephone

    01870 602308

    Isle of Benbecula


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