Guidebook for Fife
Food Scene
Great food with wonderful sea views. Try the Fritto Misto!
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The Seafood Ristorante
Bruce EmbankmentGreat food with wonderful sea views. Try the Fritto Misto!
Forgan's St Andrews
110 Market StLively atmosphere. Ceilidh on Fridays!
Cromars
1 Union StAward winning fish and chips (take out or dine in).
For a bite to eat (and a hot chocolate) after a bracing walk along the West Sands.
St Andrews Links Clubhouse & Swilcan Lounge
West Sands RoadFor a bite to eat (and a hot chocolate) after a bracing walk along the West Sands.
Dolls House Restaurant
Popular bistro.
Mitchell's St Andrews
111-112 Market StGood local produce and food. Live music at weekends.
Pizza Express
1 Deanhaugh StPizza in a pleasant location.
Popular Indian Restaurant. Dine in or take away.
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Maisha Indian & Seafood Restaurant
5 College StreetPopular Indian Restaurant. Dine in or take away.
For brunch, if you can get in (very small) but, allegedly, where Will met Kate.
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North Point Cafe
24 North StFor brunch, if you can get in (very small) but, allegedly, where Will met Kate.
Hotel du Vin St Andrews
40 The ScoresFor special occasions although service can be a bit hit or miss.
Jannettas Gelateria
31 South StFor a bewildering choice of ice cream.
Cafe and local produce deli. Steak Barn opens early March for the season.
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Balgove Larder
Cafe and local produce deli. Steak Barn opens early March for the season.
Playfair's Restaurant and Steakhouse
2 North StGreat food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Central Bar
77 Market StTraditional pub with grub.
St Andrews Brewing Co. South St
177 South StPub with local craft beer, also serve food.
Essentials
Minick of St Andrews
47 Bell StButcher.
201 South St
201 South StreetBirrell's Greengrocer.
I J Mellis Cheeses and Delicatessen
149 South StRocca Italian Deli
33 Bell StFor lobster and crab. Limited opening and closed over winter. Check online for opening times.
Reilly Shellfish
34 ShoregateFor lobster and crab. Limited opening and closed over winter. Check online for opening times.
Luvian’s Bottle Shop
66 Market StGood wine selection.
Morrisons
Supermarket
M&S St Andrews Simply Food
23 Largo RdFor something a little more special.
ALDI
Tom Stewart LaneSmall supermarket.
Tesco Metro
138-140 Market StSmall supermarket. Open late.
Parks & Nature
For those who are interested in plants. Watch for special events. Butterfly House opens in Spring.
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Botanische Tuin St Andrews
CanongateFor those who are interested in plants. Watch for special events. Butterfly House opens in Spring.
Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve
Beautiful white sands and pine forest.
The Fife Coastal Path runs from the Forth Estuary in the south, to the Tay Estuary in the north and stretches for 117 miles. Walk it all or just a short section. Look it up online for details.
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Fife Coastal Path
Fife Coastal PathThe Fife Coastal Path runs from the Forth Estuary in the south, to the Tay Estuary in the north and stretches for 117 miles. Walk it all or just a short section. Look it up online for details.
Iconic views of St Andrews. Great for families, jogging and taking the dog for a walk.
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West Sands Beach
Iconic views of St Andrews. Great for families, jogging and taking the dog for a walk.
Explore the rock pools, build sand castles or take a walk along to the end of the pier.
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East Sands
Explore the rock pools, build sand castles or take a walk along to the end of the pier.
Entertainment & Activities
The Duke's St Andrews
Privately run parkland golf course.
Crail Golfing Society
Get close to the sea on this golf course.
Kingsbarns Golf Links
Back StilePrestigious links golf course.
East Sands Leisure Centre
Saint Mary StreetIndoor swimming pool.
Cyclepath
8 Pipeland RdBike hire, tours, and repairs. Second-hand bikes for sale.
Spokes Of St Andrews
37 South StBike hire, sale and repairs.
For a completely different type of golfing experience, the Kingarrock Golf Course offers visitors the chance to play with original hickory clubs and period-style equipment. Enjoy the authentic ambience of playing on a beautiful course which enjoyed its heyday in the 1920s.
Kingarrock
For a completely different type of golfing experience, the Kingarrock Golf Course offers visitors the chance to play with original hickory clubs and period-style equipment. Enjoy the authentic ambience of playing on a beautiful course which enjoyed its heyday in the 1920s.
Charming, old-fashioned, independent cinema showing the latest films and also National Theatre productions.
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NPH Cinema
117 North StCharming, old-fashioned, independent cinema showing the latest films and also National Theatre productions.
On the north facing cliffs overlooking the west sands and the bay, the St Andrews Aquarium boasts British sharks, lobsters, poison dart frogs, piranhas, seals, etc. Other activities include penguin feeding and reptile and spider handling sessions.
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St Andrews Aquarium
The ScoresOn the north facing cliffs overlooking the west sands and the bay, the St Andrews Aquarium boasts British sharks, lobsters, poison dart frogs, piranhas, seals, etc. Other activities include penguin feeding and reptile and spider handling sessions.
Sightseeing
Set in the conservation village of Falkland, this is a fine Renaissance palace with an extensive formal garden and one of Britain’s oldest tennis courts. Country residence of the Royal Stuarts and adored by Mary, Queen of Scots.
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Falkland Palace & Garden
East PortSet in the conservation village of Falkland, this is a fine Renaissance palace with an extensive formal garden and one of Britain’s oldest tennis courts. Country residence of the Royal Stuarts and adored by Mary, Queen of Scots.
Explore the charming cobbled streets of this picturesque 17th century village on the River Forth and visit the ochre-coloured palace. The palace garden produces seasonal herbs, fruit and vegetables for sale. The streets of Culross are a favourite location for the hit TV series Outlander.
The Royal Burgh of Culross
Explore the charming cobbled streets of this picturesque 17th century village on the River Forth and visit the ochre-coloured palace. The palace garden produces seasonal herbs, fruit and vegetables for sale. The streets of Culross are a favourite location for the hit TV series Outlander.
Want to learn more about this university town? Check out the St Andrews Guided Tours website or go on your own self-guided tour.
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University of St Andrews
Want to learn more about this university town? Check out the St Andrews Guided Tours website or go on your own self-guided tour.
Arts & Culture
Golf, golf and more golf! The Golf Museum, shop and cafe is located opposite the iconic Royal and Ancient Golf Club and covers over 500 years of golfing history. Check the website for a list of events.
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British Golf Museum
Bruce EmbankmentGolf, golf and more golf! The Golf Museum, shop and cafe is located opposite the iconic Royal and Ancient Golf Club and covers over 500 years of golfing history. Check the website for a list of events.
Founded in 1413, the University of St Andrews is the oldest university in Scotland. Find out about its 600 year history here and view some of the treasures from the University's collection of artefacts.
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Wardlaw Museum
7 The ScoresFounded in 1413, the University of St Andrews is the oldest university in Scotland. Find out about its 600 year history here and view some of the treasures from the University's collection of artefacts.
V&A Dundee
1 Riverside EsplanadeOur new design museum!