Must-see restaurants in Isles of Scilly

  • Troytown Farm Ice Cream

    Isles of Scilly

    Troytown Farm's exceptional ice cream and sorbets are sold across the islands, but there's nothing quite like tasting it at source. Made in small batches…

  • Turk's Head

    Isles of Scilly

    You can almost smell the history at Britain's most southerly alehouse. It's covered in maritime memorabilia – model ships in glass cabinets, vintage maps…

  • High Tide

    Isles of Scilly

    Quite possibly the remotest fish restaurant in Britain, run by a Kiwi chef and his artist wife, Mark and Emma Eberlein. The menu's tiny as it's dictated…

  • Coastguards Cafe

    Isles of Scilly

    Local boy Tristan Hicks has breathed fresh life into this island cafe. With wooden tables and homespun decor inside, and outside seating making the most…

  • Crab Shack

    Isles of Scilly

    This seafood shack in the grounds of the Hell Bay Hotel serves just three dishes: mussels, scallops and Bryher crab. It's a hands-on place where you're…

  • Juliet's Garden Restaurant

    Isles of Scilly

    St Mary's long-standing bistro, in business for over three decades, is still the best place to eat. It's in a converted barn 15 minutes' walk from town:…

  • Fraggle Rock

    Isles of Scilly

    This relaxed cafe also doubles as Bryher's pub. The menu is mainly quiches, salads and burgers, ideally served in the front garden, where chickens scratch…

  • Ruin Beach

    Isles of Scilly

    Named after a ruined smuggler's cottage nearby, this red-tiled beach cafe makes a fine place to stow away for a lazy island lunch. It's big on grilling…

  • Vine Cafe

    Isles of Scilly

    Bryher's eating options are limited, which makes this cosy little cafe all the more welcome. It's housed in an old flower shed, and serves up toasted…

  • Island Fish

    Isles of Scilly

    Many generations of Mike Pender's family have been fishermen on Scilly, so it seems entirely fitting that he's started up one of the best fish suppliers…

  • Little Arthur Farm

    Isles of Scilly

    A little slice of the good life on tiny St Martin's, this small-scale farm has diversified in all kinds of imaginative directions. There's a cafe-bistro,…

  • Adam's Fish & Chips

    Isles of Scilly

    The fish here is about as fresh as it gets – whatever’s caught on the day is what ends up in your batter. It’s run by Adam and Emma, who live and work on…

  • Tanglewood Kitchen

    Isles of Scilly

    This catering company specialises in homemade ready meals, but it also runs a deli outlet at Hugh Town's post office, selling excellent sandwiches,…

  • Island Bakery

    Isles of Scilly

    This homespun bakery run by Barney and Ella McLachlan turns out fresh bread, pizzas and, of course, scrumptious homemade pasties.

  • Bryher Shop

    Isles of Scilly

    Pick up all your essential supplies at the island's charming general store, which also has a post office.

  • Kaffeehaus Salbei

    Isles of Scilly

    A little slice of Germany on Scilly courtesy of owner Sabine, who runs this coffee shop. She serves traditional Teutonic treats such as rye bread, würst,…

  • Scilly Fish and Chips

    Isles of Scilly

    Scilly's only fish-and-chips van sets up shop five nights a week over by Porthcressa Beach. It's super fresh, and if you're going to eat your evening meal…

  • Dibble & Grub

    Isles of Scilly

    Smart beachside cafe beside Porthcressa beach, housed in the island's old fire station. The menu dabbles in tapas and Mediterranean-style classics.

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