Dining on Bryher
From great pub food to homely cafes, an award-winning restaurant to honesty stalls overflowing with the freshest island produce, when it comes to places to eat and drink, Bryher has it all.
Whether you want to cook on the campsite or let someone else do the hard work, there's plenty of choice on Bryher. Take a look...
Bryher Shop
Stocking everything you could need for your camping holiday, from essentials like fresh fruit and veg, milk, meat and daily baked bread to little luxuries like pasties and homemade cakes. They also stock a selection of camping equipment, toys and beach gear.
Click below to order online and they’ll deliver to the campsite on your arrival. Top tip: try the Scillonian Tattie Cake – it’s delicious. [Tel: 01720 423 601]
Order Online Fraggle Rock
Top beers, wines and spirits, excellent food and a great atmosphere in our ‘local’ - just a minute’s walk down the hill from the campsite and serving food lunchtimes and evenings. The regular menu includes favourites like burgers, rib-eye steak, Bryher crab linguine, mussels, homemade lasagne and fish of the day. We’d recommend Friday night fish and chips - perfect to eat in or takeaway to the beach. [Tel: 01720 422 222]
Find out more Olivia's Kitchen at Vine Cafe
Pop in for delicious cakes, snacks and lunches, tea, coffee and ice creams, or a drink from the bar. A couple of evenings a week, Olivia prepares homely classics, including the ever-popular Sunday roasts and Wednesday night pie night! [Tel: 01720 423 168]
Find out more Island Fish
The Pender family have been fishing on Bryher for generations – and now no fewer than three generations of the family are involved. Find Island Fish near Bar for lobster, crab and wet fish, as well as lobster and crab baps (perfect for a picnic), crab quiche, lobster salads and fish pie. They also do takeaway seafood nights a couple of nights a week - perfect for taking to the beach and watching the sunset!
Find out more Pizza Takeaway
Bryher Shop offers Pizza takeaway every Saturday evening from 5.30 pm, with a range of delicious options that change every week. Vegan and veggie cheeses are also available. To view the menu, pre-book your time slot and pre-order your pizza, visit their website (if you are arriving on a Saturday, please book before 5 pm on the Monday before your arrival)
Find out more The Crab Shack
Located near Hell Bay Hotel this rustic shed offers more than meets the eye. There’s just three dishes on the menu: Bryher crab, mussels and scallops. The only additions are wine, coffee, crusty bread, fries, mixed salad, a cheeseboard and Eton mess. Prepare to get messy as you crack the crabs yourself! Booking is essential.
Find out more Hell Bay Hotel
Non-residents are welcome at Bryher’s only hotel, on the western side of the island. Pop in for morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea or an evening drink in the bar. Non-residents are also welcome for evening bar meals or to dine in the 3 AA rosette restaurant, but booking is essential.
Find out more Honesty Stalls
Bryher is dotted with lovely honesty stalls selling fresh island vegetables, jams and preserves, herbs, soft fruit, eggs and even delicious creamy fudge. Among the highlights are the delightful strawberries and juicy plum tomatoes from Hillside Farm (who also produce their own island pork and beef), the jams and preserves from Dawnvue stall, and Veronica Farm's delicious Bryher fudge.
Supper Boats
A couple of evenings a week you can head to Tresco to eat at The New Inn or The Ruin Beach Cafe (the boat costs around £6pp return and usually leaves Bryher around 5:30pm, returning around 9pm). You'll need to book ahead for somewhere to eat on Tresco.
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