If you're looking for a traditional Scottish pub, it doesn't get much better than Central Bar! We…read morearrived on a Friday night and it was packed + everyone was having so much fun!! Unfortunately we had our baby with us and babies aren't allowed in the bar past 9p (understandably) so we came back the next day for lunch! OH MAN, my beef pie was absolutely incredible! It was the perfect welcome meal to St. Andrews. I also washed it down with an Aperol Spritz. Yes, please! (They're my current cocktail obsession). They offer just about every drink under the sun, so they're sure to have one of your favs. Only complaint is that there were a lot of dirty tables (we had to clean our own) and the service was a bit slow because the bartenders also take orders/deliver food (so they're very busy) therefore, it may be a better nighttime/party spot but regardless, we thought this place was pretty rad! We'll definitely be back on a future visit.

Such a stunning bar on the inside! Of course, nice to sit outside in good weather too! The fish…read moreand chips are pretty good and had a great selection of beer. The nachos were just ok- probably better to order something else. Service was good, you just order at the bar and they bring it out. Overall a lovely place to enjoy a pint and bite.

It was wonderful! Very typical Irish pub food. Really enjoyed the steak and ale pie.read more

This quaint pub is pleasantly placed at the end of one of the three main streets in St Andrews. It…read moretends to attract more locals than tourists. This makes for a more intimate environment. After numerous recommendations, I finally tried the famous Whey Pat nachos. They are quite good, don't get me wrong, but I wouldn't necessarily called them legendary. They mix cheese, chips, and tomato sauce (wouldn't call it salsa) and heat it all up. It ends up in a huge bowl of warm delight. They are good like I said l, but I wish the tomato sauce had a bit more kick and you had the possibility to get sour cream, guacamole, or vegetarian toppings.

Excellent, personalized service. The owners could not have gone more out of their way to make us…read morefeel welcomed. Everyone loved their meals.

A local club had organised our annual rally here at Kingsbarns, a small sleepy village where there…read moreare no shops, barbers, or even a post office , just a small village pub, located inside a small hotel. The hotel only has two rooms, a small bar, and two separate dining areas, with a beer garden outside. On our four day stay in one of the rented nearby cottages we where literally two minutes walk to the bar from the house, with three of the days we ended up here on most days at lunch time till close. Food is served at lunch times and the evenings and also we ate here three days out of four, and the food was pretty good serving the likes of Fish & chips, macaroni cheese and burgers to name a few. The bar area is small, and choice was limited, but I think this was due to the location, and locals didn't seem to go out drinking. Overall we had a great time here, and would recommend The Inn at Kingsbarns to anyone that was passing through or staying nearby.

The atmosphere here was spectacular! Be sure to check the "weather station" on your way in to the…read morebar. We had some great pints and spectacular Fish and Chips. The service was slow to say the least....but the location is superb.

Great ambience and food was delicious. One of the better traditional fish and chips I've had while…read morevisiting Scotland.

Nice bar area and the restaurant upstairs is clean, fresh and bright. Food is delicious, staff is…read morefriendly and prices are reasonable. Having visited, I already miss dropping in for a night cap. Local establishment that caters to locals and a few visitors from across the pond. Nice view of the bay especially during sunset. Patrons are friendly and welcoming which I appreciated very much, cheers!

This place holds a very special place in my heart…read more Besides having worked here behind the bar, I have many fond memories of late nights and flowing drinks here with friends. It's an unofficial local nexus for Fence Records, the small indie label started by a friend of mine over a decade ago, and chances are if you pop in here on a Friday afternoon you might just run into someone you know. Over the years the Ship has seen its share of music, and like any local pub worth anything it has a healthy cast of regulars who'll you'll find propping up a bar stool everyday. The nautical theme is par for the course in this seaside village, but there are loads of really neat historical shots framed and hanging on the walls that are worth checking out if you're ever in there. And be sure and say hi to Dave, the owner!

We had a whole baked seabass and fillet of hake and the dishes were wonderful. Perfect portions and…read morethe meat was cooked to perfection. This restaurant is also in a prime location with wonderful staff.

Great location on the waterfront with excellent food and service. Make a reservation and request a…read morewindow seat. Lively atmosphere !

We had booked a private tour to St Andrews but had not thought to make lunch reservations. It's a…read moresmall village and even in early tourist season, restaurants were packed. Our driver managed to get us into this place as we had expressed an interest in a Sunday Roast dinner. We had a nice corner booth which was cozy. Service was great and it was a solid roast dinner. Accommodating with special requirements.

Some hits and some misses. The soups were nice enough as was the beetroot salad (although missing…read morethe nuts on top that was on the menu). Everything else was alright, just nothing outstanding. Staff were lovely and the place was nice inside. Menu could be more seasonal, which would make it a little fresher and more interesting.

http://impromptufridaynights.com/father-and-son-reunion/Father and Son Reunion…read more Many of you might have noticed that I have gone dark over the last few weeks. No, I haven't gone to that great big supper club in the sky. Rather, I have been on a golfing trip to Scotland with my son. Every father's dream is to share a passion with his son. To spend 7 days together with just Brian and myself was a rare treat. To get to play 10 rounds of golf together with him at the home of golf was...PRICELESS. We had a blast We played 10 rounds of golf on 9 courses in 7 days walking 92 miles in the process of playing (Please note that in golf, the shortest distance between two points isn't always a straight line.) Prestwick North Berwick Muirfield Kingsbarn Old Course Carnoustie Lundin Links Crail New Course Old Course If you tell someone that you went to play golf in Scotland, the first thing they ask is: Did you get to play the Old Course? The Old is truly the home of golf. It is where Old Tom Morris shaped the game and the real champions of the game from Bobby Jones to Tiger Woods have proven their merit by winning the Open Championship. But, it isn't easy to get a tee time to play it. I am lucky enough to have played it years ago. When I was planning the trip I went to great lengths to make sure that my son had the same experience. Back in the 1990's I was in London on business. My boss and I planned a weekend trip to St. Andrews for a round of golf at the Old Course. A friend said he knew the Captain at the Royal and Ancient Golf Club that could get us on. We kept asking and asking but our friend was unable to come up with a coveted tee time. Three days before we were leaving London we told a Sri Lankan friend about our quandary. He knew somebody that knew somebody and we placed our hopes in him. When we arrived at the hotel at St Andrews we got the news that we had a 9 am tee time in the morning at the Old Course. I was like a kid at Christmas. So as we planned the trip with my son, I tried everything I could to replicate the experience. We entered the "Ballot" a lottery for tee times where they offer random tee times to the thousands of golf pilgrims that show up on St Andrews shores to play The Old. I even tried to stay in the same hotel as I did in 1995 to bring us good luck. Unfortunately when we got to the hotel we found out that we were not one of the lucky ones. Michael at the Russel Hotel was great. He told us about the "Dark Times" and how to improve your chances. To be honest we went to bed that first night thinking our chances of playing the Old Course were very slim. The following morning I reconfigured all our plans and at 6 am headed to the Old Course. I found 15 guys that had been sleeping there all night to get their names on a list to fill in for cancelations. A sorry group to say the least. The list also makes you eligible to be given a "Dark Time" which is a tee time between 1:30 and 2:30 pm. Starting times so late that you most likely will finish that last few holes in the "Dark". Brian and I went off and played Kingsbarn another great course outside of town. Late in the round I said to Brian lets go back to the Old Course and see if we can get a "Dark Time". Sure enough we did. It was the beautiful weather of the trip. The sun was shining and the golf gods were gracious as father and son got to play those fabulous links together. As fate would have it, on our last day we got lucky again and played the Old Course second time. This time, Brian who had been playing well all week had the round of his life. He birdied two holes on the back 9 with the most impressive on the iconic par 5 14th. He crushed his second shot over the dreaded "He'll Bunker" and got it up and down for a sweet birdie 4. An amazing close to a glorious week. More than golf it was a special time for father and son. In planning the trip I recalled to Brian how I had played golf with my dad at Pebble Beach in California and on the day he died that is what we talked about. To which Brian replied: Dad you aren't dying on me our you? I certainly plan to be around for awhile, but my guess is that when my time comes I will remember the magical week with my son in Scotland.

Incredible variety, great quality food, and super service! Lobster, steak, duck, chicken, salmon,…read moreand pork options for main dishes. A wonderful wine list and bar menu specials. The desserts were wonderful too!