Eating and Drinking

There are lots of places to eat and drink on the island from the Braye Beach Hotel which is the island's only four star hotel, to the Braye Chippy (eat in or take-away) right above the inner harbour.  Below is a list of our favourites:-

Braye Beach Hotel (4*), Braye,  www.brayebeach.com   Tel: 01481 824300
Renovated and reopened in 2006, this is the island’s top hotel, very modern and in a fabulous position close to Braye Beach with a terrace off the restaurant for al fresco dining.  Book for a table outside for lunch.  The bar also has lovely views and has a terrace right above the beach for drinks, snacks or just coffee

The Divers, Braye, Tel: 01481 822632
Next door to the Braye Beach and under the same ownership, the Divers has retained its casual, just off the beach feel, whilst the major renovation of the hotel and pub has given it nice new loos!  A terrace at the rear overlooking the beach gets the sun in the morning until around lunchtime.  Great for drinks and cheap and cheerful pub grub.

The Moorings, Braye, Tel: 01481 822421
Situated in the same stretch as the Braye Beach and the Divers, at the opposite end of the road with a large outdoor area for al fresco eating and drinking.

Braye Chippy, Braye Harbour, Tel: 01481 823475
Firm locals favourite for eating in, eating out and taking away - great value fish and chips and some veggie options.  Booking is essential to eat inside on Fridays and Saturdays.

Harbour Lights Bistro, Newtown  www.harbourlightsalderney.com  Tel: 01481 823233
Fully renovated hotel opened in 2009 with a great terrace at the rear giving views over the bay

The Marais Hall Pub, Marais Square, Tel: 01481 822683
Another favourite of the locals, the Marais does great fish and chips, steaks, fish pies, fish soups and more in a real old style pub environment (best chips on the island!).

Nellie Grays Indian Restaurant, Victoria Street, Tel: 01481 823333
People come back to the island especially to come to Nellie Grays - you will see why if you like indian food.  Booking always a good idea.

The First and Last, Braye Harbour, Tel: 01481 823162
Rita and her staff have been running this harbour-side restaurant, opposite the Braye Beach hotel for over 30 years and have a strong yachtie clientele who come back year after year.  Classic bistro style food with fresh fish and seafood a speciality.

Georgian House Hotel & Restaurant, Victoria Street, Tel: 01481 822471
An old established favourite with a lovely garden at the rear.  You can have coffee here, drinks, bar snacks or restaurant meals. 

Mai Thai, Le Val, Tel: 01481 824940
A very good thai restaurant, also good for cocktails at the bar.

Gloria's, 4/5 Albert Mews, Ollivier Street, Tel: 01481 822500
New in 2010, local lady Gloria offers some great tapas to share and other main courses, in a cosy little restaurant in the centre of town (also BYO).

The Coronation pub, The High Street, Tel: 01481 822630
Probably the oldest and most “local” of all the island’s pubs, still with a “shove ha’penny” board!

Jack’s, Victoria Street, Tel: 01481 823933
A very popular cafe with outside seating in the middle of town - good for coffee and cakes. Now also doing "tapas" in the evenings.

The Old Barn, Longis Bay, Tel: 01481 822537
Re-opened in 2010 after being closed for a period, we are delighted to have our “local” bar and restaurant back.  Lovely sheltered garden for al fresco dining.