Overlooking the panoramic Lerwick Harbour, Hay's Dock Café and Restaurant is housed in the Shetland Museum and Archives and is named after the dock on which it sits. Offering a wide range of British cuisine, the café which has a bistro feel, serves a number of snacks and light meals throughout the day while providing a warm and relaxed dining experience in the evenings. The dining area is spacious and consists of long wooden tables, comfortable seating and bright natural light streaming in through the better part of the day.

Using the best of local produce, the menu includes light snacks of roast chicken in lemon and rosemary mayo sandwiches, with Scottish cheddar bannocks; and homemade cakes served throughout the day. The more elaborate lunch and dinner menu comprises of moules et frites of fresh blueshell mussels steamed in cider, celery and cream served with chips and mayo; Shetland lamb stew with potatoes and vegetables, and new season lamb casseroled with white wine, cream and root vegetables.

Desserts comprise puddings of citron crème brûlée; and chocolat mi cuit with real vanilla ice cream providing a perfect end to a delectable meal.