Food & Drink
A masterful local chef who will come to your cottage or farmhouse and prepare anything from a simple 3 course meal to multi course tasting menus with wine pairings.
Private Chef
Eating out
The Kinneuchar Inn, Kilconquhar
Tiny 17th-century coaching inn recently restored to glory by top-notch London restaurateurs; organic, locally sourced meals a specialty. Evening booking essential.
The Jigger Inn, St Andrews
Traditional pub food served up in a former train station by the side of the Royal and Ancient Old Course; expect crackling fires and the occasional fore.
Balgove Steak Barn, St Andrews
Well-hung cuts of meat from an in-house butchery cooked to order on a wood-fired barbecue, best accompanied by a local ale. Cafe and pizzeria next door.
The Ship Inn, Elie
Beachside gastropub at the heart of historic village life, as famous for its seasonal menu and extensive wine list as its cricket team. Free late-night shuttle service available.
The Peat Inn, Peat Inn
Michelin-starred eatery with discreetly elegant ambience and possibly the most impressive fine dining in the East Neuk. Perfect for special occasions.
18 @ Rusacks, St Andrews
Masterchef-winning cocktails and chateaubriand at a glamorous top-floor bar and restaurant enjoying unrivaled views across the 18th hole of the Old Course to St Andrews' West Sands.
The Seafood Ristorante, St Andrews
Uniquely situated landmark restaurant with spectacular sunset sea views and an ever-changing menu giving Fife fruits de mer an Italian twist.
Eating at home
Bowhouse, St Monans
Bustling food hub and monthly farmers’ market featuring a wide range of the finest local produce as well as an on-site organic brewery.
Ardross Farm Shop, Elie
Award-winning farm shop originally showcasing home-grown grass-fed meat from Balcarres Estate and today selling a vast array of artisanal products.
Balgove Larder, St Andrews
Pantry-filling essentials and luxury comestibles galore, focused on local Fife suppliers including an in-house deli chef and butchery.
Butchery at Bowhouse
Organic, pasture-fed meat sourced from animals reared on the neighbouring Balcaskie Estate, expertly hung and butchered on-site.
David Lowrie, St Monans
Family-run fish merchants delivering selections of the very best Scottish seafood direct to Fife-based customers.
I.J. Mellis, St Andrews
Specialists in farmhouse and artisan cheeses from Scotland and beyond, supplying everything you need for a decadent after-dinner cheeseboard (and an amuse bouche besides).
