WELCOME TO
GARDEN SQUARE
The future of family entertainment in the heart of historic Kirkwall. Dance your cares away in Rapture, get your game on in Lanes, or relax in our glorious garden.
THE GARDEN
With shelter on all sides, our lushly planted garden has its own microclimate and is a real suntrap in the summer. With pollinator-friendly species and Orkney-provenance plants, the garden provides a burst of colour and aroma, as well as increasing habitat and biodiversity in the centre of town. An ideal location to spend time with friends and enjoy the selection of food and drink available from our kiosks.
Lanes
There is fun for all the family at Lanes, with eighteen bookable activities. Aim for a perfect strike with ten pin bowling or try the more challenging duckpin bowling. Electronic darts and shuffleboard put a new spin on old favourites. State of the art amusements, plus vintage arcade games, offer the chance to demonstrate your gaming skills. There are also two private karaoke rooms for you to belt out your favourite songs.
For all Lanes Bowling Alley & Arcade enquiries please email lanes@gardensquareorkney.com
RAPTURE
A nightclub on two levels, with a dancefloor and bar on the ground floor and a bar with relaxed booth seating upstairs. High spec sound and lighting gives you the best possible experience and complements the big hits, dance classics and best new music from our resident and visiting DJs. Our mural on the wall at the entrance to the club is the perfect opportunity to get those all important pics for the socials.
WHAT's ON?
At Garden Square there is always something happening. We have a programme of visiting DJs, live music and one-off events. We work with local festivals and organisations to host special performances and unique entertainment. Throughout the year there are pop-ups, markets and retail opportunities.
07/11/2026
Fouby B2B DJ B-Side B2B Onlydrams
Rapture welcomes back Fouby, DJ B-SIDE and Onlydrams on Saturday 7 November for a special…
14/11/2026
The Chair’s Winter Warm-Up
In advance of Orkney supergroup The Chair’s biggest show ever-playing to a potential 14,000 people…
21/11/2026
Saturday with Bobo
BoBo is back in Rapture with the biggest current hits, classic anthems and party favourites…
27/11/2026
Judge Jules & Will Atkinson
Two of the biggest names in dance music team up for a special show that…
28/11/2026
Rapture Rewind with The Cat
The Cat is back with the very best of the 80s, 90s, 00s. Doors open…
05/12/2026
Nashville Christmas Party: Daytime
Nashville Christmas Party is a high-energy country & western extravaganza with The Ruby Rendall Family…
05/12/2026
Nashville Christmas Party: Late
Nashville Christmas Party is a high-energy country & western extravaganza with The Ruby Rendall Family…
12/12/2026
Kimmic
Kimmic make their return to Rapture following an incredible debut appearance in April. Scottish Duo…
18/12/2026
Gary Davies 80s Christmas Party
Gary Davies, presenter of BBC Radio 2 show Sounds of the 80s, returns to Rapture…
19/12/2026
SATURDAY WITH BOBO
BoBo is back in Rapture with the biggest current hits, classic anthems and party favourites…
27/12/2026
70s Day Clubbing
Join us for four hours of your favourite hits from the 70s Doors open 4pm. …
29/12/2026
Northern Limit & Guests
Join Northern Limit and their special guests for an unforgettable night of live music Doors…
30/12/2026
Stereo Lobsters & Wayward
Join two of Orkney’s favourite bands for a festive party filled with singalong favourites Doors…
31/12/2026
HOGMANAY with CONSTANT PARTY
Constant Party started out in Matchies at 16 (2006), grew up on pop punk and…
08/05/2027
Definitely Oasis: Daytime Show
Definitely Oasis are internationally recognised as the most authentic and in-demand Oasis tribute band on…
08/05/2027
Definitely Oasis: Late Show
Definitely Oasis are internationally recognised as the most authentic and in-demand Oasis tribute band on…
FOOD + DRINK
Our three kiosks offer a variety of tasty treats to take away or enjoy in our garden. Dolly Burger uses quality local ingredients to make every burger fresh when ordered. Movement Coffee serve speciality coffee and fresh bakes. Sakura Kitchen bring you the best Japanese flavours with ramen, rice bowls and much more.
