Emily's Ice Cream Parlour Craft Shop

What a little gem. Made to feel very welcome by Emily. The cafe has recently been redecorated and was stunning. On the day we visited it would have been warm enough to sit on the little terrace. We sat inside admiring the views. Had breakfast which was avocado on toast with mushrooms and we opted for an extra of bacon. Lovely breakfast setting us up for our walk to the Old Man of Hoy.

Really lovely to be able to go to one of Emily's special evening meals, having been many times during daytime hours for everything from breakfast to early tea and cake and ice-cream in between. Transformed from it's daytime look to a more sophisticated evening vibe. You have to like fish by the way! A imaginative menu which was well presented and tasted wonderful. We both had the Crab starter, then the Lemon Sole and the Haddock for mains, finishing with Cherry Pavlova and the Profiteroles. The view across the water is beautiful too. The menu is in the photos. Highly recommended.

We only popped in for a quick bite but were tempted by the full breakfast which sounded superb it was. We now rank this the best breakfast anywhere (and we've tried a fair few) worth the ferry trip on its own. Will definitely be back.

After our visit to the Old Man of Hoy, we made a pit stop at Emily's Tea Room for a satisfying late lunch. We indulged in a tasty salmon plate and mushroom soup. Though we had planned to enjoy dinner there as well, we were disappointed to find out that Emily was not around during our visit, and the tea room was closed for dinner service. If you find yourself on Hoy for a day or overnight, be sure to check the Facebook page for the most up-to-date information on their hours of operation. It's definitely worth the visit.

Emilys food was delicious and we had a delightful experience from start to finish. I recommend booking in advance as it is a very small but beautiful restaurant with great views. Such a special dining experience to start our holiday.