Bothy St Andrews in Fife

We just had a lovely meal here. Our two dogs were also allowed and were made a fuss of. The service was excellent in particular Athi and Vasu were very attentive. The background music was also different and enjoyable. Will certainly be back.

Well serviced by both waitresses, Vasu and Athi. Scottish food cooked in nice style.

Tasty dishes at reasonable prices. Atmospheric interior.

I ordered scallops. Five miniscule, undercooked white blobs appeared with prosciutto "crisps" the texture of dog chews and some side stuff (£19). I ordered a burger that appeared on a soggy brioche bun and had the texture of an overbaked sponge cake and no flavour to speak of. The tiny handful of fries were soggy too.(£19) I am sorry folks but this is lazy and disinterested cooking. I guess you are happy with the constant throughput of visitors and don't mind cutting out repeat custom from local people. I am very disappointed.

Nice folks. Tried several lite bites. The hummus was incredible.

Tucked in a quiet spot off the "beaten path" this place proved superb. Excellent service provided by "Athi" who graciously, patiently, and cheerfully answered our silly questions. The food was divine: unparalleled hummus, outstanding burger, and the Peach Spritz was divine. Lovely ambiance! "Athi" needs to be praised again because she really went above and beyond to provide 2 senior citizens with incomparable service. TYSM Athi!

Underwhelmed. Fairly limited menu and some things were not available. Cullen skink was good. Had a meat sharing platter but the presentation wasn't good - mix of meats wasn't as described on the menu and the prosciutto had just been dumped on the platter. My husband hated his dessert and left it - fortunately we weren't charged for it. I enjoyed what I had. Staff were friendly and the food came quickly but it wasn't the experience I was hoping for.

We came without a reservation and were asked to wait outside for 15 minutes. When I asked whether we could sit at the bar because it was cold outside, we were placed into a room that was rented out for a private celebration. The celebration was interrupted by us and we didn't have an enjoyable evening because the party was noisy. I don't understand why we were put there. Out of three people, we had one very good meal, one was okay and one was completely bland. All in all, very disappointing.

Highly recommend the lamb wellington!!!!!

Long wait to be seated, expensive, no haggis.

Can't say anything about the food as I only had a glass of drink, but the waitress was friendly and the atmosphere was good

Our first visit here and will happily return. Very good service. Friendly, polite, efficient and attentive. Good food. Delicious and well presented. Good value for money. Pleasant surroundings.

Little hidden gem in the centre of St Andrews. Food and service were great.

Nice inside, good service however majorly overpriced for what you get. £18 for a burger and I was disappointed with quality. Looked as if was no effort put into it, expected a big meat lettuce cheese packed burger and it was flimsy with rubbish burger bun. Hardly any chips as well. Gutted.

Booked a table online, with fantastic service, Sunday roast turned up hot & quick. Plenty of food, no room for desert.

Had an amazing experience with The Bothy, at St Andrews .Thank you Aadi for your lovely service! The food was great and the ambience spot on!!! Would recommend this place for a lovely evening with friends and family!

Had food in the restaurant amazing vibe and loved the food. great service from Athi she is very friendly and helpful. Looking forward to visit again 😊

Great Dining Experience with Excellent Customer Service. From the moment we walked in, the staff Athi was attentive, friendly, and incredibly professional. They went out of their way to ensure we were comfortable and had everything we needed.

We have had a lovely lunch and staff have been very accomodating, britton was lovely and smiley 🙂

Very tasty food and nice decor… very good service from Athi… highly recommended

Great place, lovely people. Cannot fault it.

Could be an excellent restaurant, but a few things let it down. We dined there on a Sunday evening (23 March). Arrived on time, but table wasn’t ready, so had to stand beside the door. Our simple drinks order was taken by a waitress who was disinterested - a bottle of wine, a Pepsi without lemon and a bottle of sparkling water. She reappeared 5 minutes later as had forgotten which wine we had ordered (it’s a tiny wine list). This was then served by a more pleasant waiter. The Pepsi came complete with unwanted fruit and when we asked about the water they appeared with a jug of tap!!! Food was variable; the fish and chips excellent, the burger fine but uninspiring and boring to look at and the venison was slightly overcooked, missing the pear accompaniment, the the sweet and sour beetroot tasted like it was straight out of a vacuum pack and the purple potato mash had a strange spongy texture. All was just plonked in front of us. We decided not to risk dessert as so variable, but never had such bad service as that waitress. When I mentioned (politely with a smile) that the loo roll was missing from a cubicle I received a shrug too). Avoid until the staff improve and food becomes consistent. When going to pay we were asked twice if we were enjoying our holiday - we are local.

A quiet location and a quite venue. Perhaps it was the fact we ate on a Wednesday was the reason it was quiet. The waitress was pleasant and professional but a tad efficient and although we had no complaints a little more experience and she will refine the soft skills. Food was very tasty! I went for chicken breast and it was very well cooked, the flavour was spot on. My veg was the harder side of Al dente which was a tad disappointing but silver linings meant I got more nutrients as the root veg weren’t cooked to beyond recognition as many places do. A little surprised to be told that one dessert was off (the one we all wanted) considering the place was oh so quiet. Overall it was nice and would recommend.

Was a quiet night when we visited, but that did mean we could talk easily as a group.

Food was great and staff excellent

I think an average of 4 stars is fair. Id like to think we visited on an off night. Starters wrongly described on menu, only told when ordering. Main sold out that's just unfortunate. Same with desert but weren't told until we started to order. First red flag was the chef carrying the bag of frozen chips . I'm sorry fish and chips at that price needs homemade chips. Starter was ok haggis was on the cold side and pastry was soggy but in the not cooked way. Main was interesting but not in the good way, monkfish wellington, the prawns had been blended or pureed together to make a rubbery texture that stuck to the chewy monkfish. Then there was the beef gravy ....dish didn't work in the slightest. Sticky toffee pudding was ok but hard to eat from the ridiculous bowl wasn't the best but wasn't the worst was hoping desert would save the day. Drinks orders slow and service was just non existent. Overall disappointing experience can't say I'd rush back far better places to eat in St Andrews for both food and service in my opinion.

We went to Bothy today and it was awful. There was no one to greet us as we walked in and we had to call out for some service. I ordered grilled haddock and when it arrived it was significantly raw in the middle. It was taken away and a replacement served which was also raw in the middle. To serve raw fish once is bad but to do it twice was a disgrace. I advised i didn't want a third attempt and left without having had anything. The waiter advised he wouldn't charge us for the meal which considering i hadn't had one was the least he could do.

Awful Smallest piece of fish I’ve ever had and chips that looked and tasted like they had been cooked over and over.

TO RUN AWAY!!! terrible service. The size of the dishes is ridiculously small. It is really not cooked. Straight from the freezer or from the ready-made bag to the plate. The fish smells bad. Much too expensive for the quality offered. If you want to eat well or have a good time, go elsewhere!!! TO FLEE!!! Terrible service. The size of the dishes is ridiculously small. It's definitely not cooked. Straight from the freezer or ready-made bag to the plate. The fish smells bad. Much too expensive for the quality offered. If you want to eat well or have a good time, go elsewhere!

A birthday dinner at The Bothy just before Christmas was a fantastic choice of venue. Great ambience, wonderful food, and brilliant service by the staff, especially from Vasu. Would recommend.

We came here for dinner at about 7PM. I had the very best Cesar Salad ever served with a delicious red wine. 🍷 The service was fast and professional. I enjoyed my stay there a lot.

I was visiting a friend and went on line to find somewhere to eat and found The Bothy easy access on line booked and had a lovely meal and a very nice glass of merlot nice place nice people

Nice staff but very slow service and rather poor food. The prices would make you think the food would be reasonable but all of our meals were very dissapointing and of a lower quality than we expected. The burger was especially bad and almost felt canned. Again, nice staff but awful let down by the food

What a wonderful feast for our Thanksgiving dinner with our St. Andrews student. Everything was absolutely delicious. Thank you to all the hardworking chefs at Bothy's Kitchen!

Have eaten here twice now and both times the service has been very slow and lacklustre. Asked for water at our table but it never came. Waitress took ages to come back with the desert menu and no napkins were even provided with our food. The restaurant itself is very nice and so is the food in general. But even the Sunday roast had raw potatoes and parsnips which was really disappointing, especially when they were so visibly undercooked and yet is a popular dish. Overall, a fairly poor experience.

I'm surprised this restaurant has only four stars. I dined here last year when visiting Saint Andrews. I was really taken by this restaurant, mostly the menu and of course the staff was very friendly and perfect really. I had an amazing fish chowder with homemade bread that really seem to fit the setting in St. Andrews. We also had other fish dishes. We liked it so much we actually went twice, even though we only had two nights in Saint Andrews. Anyway, it's a fond memory, so much so I wanted to visit the website a year later. Really great, fresh food. Great decor. Great staff.

Ran out of roast after a second visit. Food very mediocre. The staff were good but I won't be returning because it's expensive for below average food.

A fabulous restaurant - food was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful and went above and beyond to assist. One of our party is Vegetarian & Gluten free - the chef offerred some bespoke options off menu to meet those needs - superb! Wouldn't hesitate to return or recommend.

The best Scotch egg I’ve ever had and the service was amazing. The haggis pasty also brilliant. Super friendly service. The decor was very tasteful. We walked around for 30 minutes and this was the place that caught our eye the most and it was tucked away in a little courtyard by the church

Haggis pasty with the whiskey sauce was fantastic and well prepared. The bothy burger had a great mix of flavours that fit perfectly well together. Boiled and fried chips are always a great way to have chips. Great service all round.

Fantastic Friday night meal at The Bothy .Our waitress Athi was so lovely and her customer care was excellent. All the food was absolutely delicious too.Highly recommend this fab restaurant .

Spectacular venue, great food, outstanding

A cosy retreat in the centre of town. Good food and a lovely atmosphere.

OMG! The most amazing food had on my first long awaited visit to St Andrews. The most divine pate, the most delicious chicken and very yummy sticky toffee pudding! Beautiful decor and lovely welcoming staff! Special shout out to the amazing Athira who was so lovely and attentive...actually the whole team was! So gutted no pics! Such a brilliant dining experience which I won't forget! Highly recommended!❤❤❤❤

It is a new restaurant just opened a few months ago. It is very charming. The gas flames outside are very inviting on a cold night. Inside is warm and accepting. The food is good. The humus starter is very tasty and Sonia the duck pate. The food was very good. And the poached pear for dessert was exceptional. The staff are very friendly and attentive.

I honestly cannot fault the food here as it was beautiful. Two Sunday roasts for a very reasonable price in the middle of St Andrews, brilliant. The decor is lovely and lends itself nicely to a romantic night out. The staff were all very friendly and polite but I do think maybe some training would help to make this place even better.

We stopped in for a nightcap and a game of cards and had a splendid time. Our lovely server Vasu made me a Hot Toddy on request even though it wasn’t in their menu which was so kind! The restaurant is full of beautiful art and cozy seating. We enjoyed our visit very much. Thanks Bothy!

I had a wonderful Sunday roast. The hostess, Vasu, and all the servers were very attentive. Very nice/cozy atmosphere.

Went for a family Sunday lunch. I was a guest so didnt want to complain about my meal. We had all wanted to go for Sunday lunch and were looking forward to it. Two guests had a Chicken Sunday Lunch and I had the beef Sunday Lunch. I didn't get a yorkshire pudding, everyone else did and my beef was tough, almost to the point of not being able to be cut. Def more vegetables than meat. Overall, average for what was an expensive meal. I should note we love a sunday lunch so had high expectations before we arrived.

Great food and service and the place is super cute. Will definitely be back when again in St Andrews. We sat outside and then inside and we had an amazing time

We have just had an excellent dinner in this very cozy restaurant in the center of St Andrews. The Seafood plate is incredible: very mastered cooking of the shrimp and the smoked salmon is excellent. Well done !!

We were looking forward to going to The Bothy, but very disappointed. Had burger and fries. Very plain and ordinary. Presentation poor. Felt like something from motorway service station. Hand drier in ladies toilet broken. The to be slapped with a service charge of 10%. Not highlighted clearly on menus on line. Discretionary, but we were not asked first!! Average meal for the price ticket. Not going back.

We visited on a Sunday night, cosy restaurant, busy, with a good atmosphere! My first comment is a personal preference; I don't dislike dogs, but I don't like dogs in restaurants, there was a terrier two tables down, it didn't bark often but it was disturbing when it did, at least it was on the floor. As we were leaving, another dog came in and was sat at a booth, not on the floor, but sitting up on the seat. The barman brought over our bottle of red. Comically, he didn't know how to use the corkscrew, he made hard word of it but got the cork out in the end without any bits of cork in the wine. The wine was excellent! My wife sent the haggis starter back because it was stone cold, a new one arrived shortly after, she described it as delicious! Minor point, when the replacement was delivered the waitress said she would check if it was OK, she didn't. I had the Cullen Skink, it was excellent. I ordered the lamb roast but was sent the wrong dish, it was fixed quickly and tasted great. My wife's roast beef was delivered without a Yorkshire pudding. It was quickly sorted. Finally, and most damning comment concerns the roast beef, it was tough and almost impossible to cut and really, really chewy. On the plus side the veg was delicious. All of our issues were resolved promptly, but overall, we didn't really enjoy our experience and probably would not return.

Staff member with red hair just rude, deliberately ignored us waiting to ask for a table, eventually said she’d clear our table but didn’t , just those around us, , said she’d bring menus but didn’t , lad with no smile when I finally managed to get him advised there was a QR code to to scan- tiny and covered by the condiments box , after 20 mins we left without ordering, as did the couple on the next table to us , I was polite and pleasant, it’s a shame it wasn’t reciprocated

We held our wedding rehearsal dinner at the Bothy and were absolutely thrilled with how it all turned out. We rented the top floor which was the perfect size for our party of around 30 (although could have fit more). The decor was beautiful and it was nice to have a private space. They were very easy to communicate with to design the set menu I was looking for and the service on the day was fantastic! The food was always hot, delicious and really well presented. They didn't make us feel rushed at all and it was nice to be able to linger and enjoy time with our guests. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a restaurant to host an event!

We enjoyed each and every minute of our visit. The drinks&foods were delicious, the place lovely with an extra flavour of live music. The vegan options were tasty, as wellThank you for the kind and professional service, Vasu. :-)

Quite nice inside but again not a great menu and items not available. Some staff not welcoming or friendly

very nice discovery. nice place.

Our table hadnt been wiped/cleaned when we sat down, waited almost 40 minutes for our drinks to arrive, our plates did not get cleared when we finished eating and were left for 20 minutes before we got the bill and left. They had added 10% service charge which we would not have paid as the service was so poor.

Good fish and chips and Cullen skink. A little on the pricey side but tasty.

Extremely disappointed in the attitude of the serving staff. Felt the waitress was only interested in gossiping with the girl at the bar and not in serving the customers. She attempted to foist the QR ordering system on us although we stated clearly we wanted a paper menu and table service. She was so slow in coming to us that we finally gave up and went. Her attitude was rude and insolent when we complained.. A great pity as the menu looked interesting and the ambience unique and colourful. A shame the inefficient and rude staff let down a quality restaurant.

This is a hidden gem. I was in town for a week, and tried many restaurants for dinner. This was the only one I went back to a second time, Friendly, relaced atmosphere and attentive staff. The town is so dog-mad, and the Bothy not only allows you to bring them inside but also sets them up their own bowl of water and such. Food was excellent, at a fair price. It's tucked away on Church Square, so a bit of an effort to find.

We have never been to this establishment since it changed over, so we decided as day out treat we would head out to St Andrews. We live locally and work in St Andrews so know the area. Lunch it is. Firstly as you enter the establishment the quality of interior and fittings look wonderful, brilliant. The welcome staff while efficient verged on rude but we went along with it. The menu was good and we ordered. I had the haggis pasty which when it arrived was slightly undercooked for me, the pastry was floppy. The main course of a burger was great, exactly what it should be. My partner’s starter of beetroot was good and her fish main course she enjoyed. No room for puddings 🤪

Cozy and warm environment with lovely decor. The food portions are generous and delicious. Vasu and other staff are all friendly and attentive, making delightful dining experience. Will come again.

The neighbouring table ordered a burger. The burger came with lettuce, bun and no burger. The other table came in half an hour later than us and recieved their food before us. The menu said seafood sharing platter but it was only for one. Half of the company ordered two sharing platters, the other half one. On face value, an honest mistake. When it was pointed out we were told “you only ordered one”. No suggestion on how to fix it. We ordered a Caesar salad without anchovies but it came with anchovies. When we pointed it out the waiter checked her notes and protested. When a situation like that occurs you “just fix”. The seafood and shrimps appeared to be your generic Tesco frozen food. The lamb was severely over cooked and tough. The carrots were raw and even tougher. The bread for starters was stale and a at least a day old. We waited for half an hour between starters and our mains. This was hopefully a bad day for them but a restaurant of this calibre can’t afford mishap like this. Be careful with this place

Although the staff were very friendly the service was extremely slow and although the food was adequate it was expensive for what we got 3 drinks 3 Club Sandwiches and 1 burger. £98.00

Delicious food and excellent service. Our server Chris was friendly and helpful. We will definitely come back for another visit.

Very nice service and friendly staff, however disappointed with the portion of venison, two little bits. Needs more on the plate.

I had the pork belly here and it was one of the most delicious meals I've ever had - the flavours all blended perfectly. The presentation of the food was amazing and the atmosphere was bubbly and friendly. The service was very efficient and our waiters were lovely and very hard working! Dog friendly too, definitely recommend.

Lovely spot with terrific food, great service and just the most charming atmosphere!

Great after golf at the old course. Had steak & lamp. Service was quiet delightful.

Found The Bothy will visiting St. Andrews. Great food, drink and friendly staff. Will definitely return.

We had an amazing meal there. Beautiful restaurant with great staff, food and drink. I had the cod dish which was delicious, accompanied by a very nice NZ sauvignon blanc which was advised by our waitress. We will definitely be back!

My husband and I tried the Bothy for the first time. The decor was very charming. I had the fish pie, that was excellent! And the service was good. We will definitely go there again

Just had dinner at the restaurant. Service went smoothly & correctly. Quality of the food could be better. The seafood dish had salmon that was a bit red in color (why.?) but unfortunately had hardly any flavor. The breaded "balls" with mashed potatoes/crab also had hardly any flavor. Luckily enough some anchovies and shrimp with flavor. Unfortunately no vegetables and no lemon.... Finally, 10% extra cost for service, which was not mentioned anywhere...

Food was nice although there was a strange difference in the size of my dessert it was smaller than others. The Sunday roasts are better.

Tasty food although starters could be presented a bit better(smoked salmon) given the price of the food. Was initially given a steak which we hadn't ordered, and the waiter insisted this was correct, eventually they took it back. Otherwise nice atmosphere.

Excellent service. Delicious chocolate cake.

Delicious food, so friendly staff. Reasonable price.

Faultless in all respects. My son treated me to a surprise Father's Day dinner at this splendid restaurant which was an absolute delight from beginning to end. We had to delay the booking for an hour because I wasn't well and the staff were more than happy to accommodate this last minute change. The building and decor is eclectic and possibly might not be to everyone's taste but for us we loved it to the point where we would be happy to move in and live there! As for the food, we went for the pork option on the Sunday roast menu following delicious starters, one of broccoli soup and one of pâté and it was all beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious. A real gem of a place in all respects and easily five stars. Thank you for such a fantastic experience.

Enjoyed a rainy day lunch here! I had the Cullen skink here and it was delicious. It’s a really cute spot, with indoor and outdoor seating and really lovely decor.

Attended on opening night - what a transformation! Staff were on point and the new interior was absolutely beautiful. Great atmosphere.

Vegetarian choices were limited. Deafening in dining room.

Went in for a coffee and cake, and ended up with a coffee and dessert. Both desserts were very tasty. Reasonably priced for St Andrews.

Atmosphere is nice. Wine prices are exceptionally high though compared to similar venues (even London)

It's tucked in a nice square between the church and other buildings; has a cozy sitout area where we sat soaking the sun. I have been diagnosed as allergic to quite a few food items, not on your regular allergen food list, and am now a 'problem' client. That being said, the staff was very sympathetic and helpful about recommending dishes from the menu keeping in mind my various allergies. Food was delicious even with changes in the recipe. Server was polite and attentive but not intrusive. We had a great meal and a wonderful afternoon. Heartily recommend this restaurant. 💖💖🍫🍫

I went for dinner and had a fantastic time. There was live music, which was great fun. I had the pork loin, which was fantastic, and my girlfriend had the risotto, which looked great - and both were very good portion sizes. The service was perfect! Thank you Cara! Allround a fab experience.

The restaurant was very nice and pleasant and the food was very good, with one nuance, the broccoli soup of the day was so spicy that it could have been anything else, we didn't notice the flavor. Very good second course

The worst restaurant in St. Andrews , waited 30 mins to get the drinks order taken , waited 30 more with no drinks arriving, then ordered food and was then told there was no fish available. Shambolic and DISGUSTING!

We had an incredible experience. The food was amazing and good value, the staff were very accommodating, and the environment and aesthetic were fantastic too. Our waitress, Athi, was brilliant and helped make our evening even better.

Wonderful experience at the bothy, great food and hospitality with great ambience. Special mention to wonderful Athira who gave us the best customer experience.

Lovely setting and decor and served with a lovely smile by Athi. All in all excellent meal.

Had coffee, they didn't have any deserts, the service was poor. Have been a few times in the past at Dollhouse, no comparison. Still has nice atmosphere

Ugh! One star is too much. This place is dysfunctional and the food is awful. Advice - avoid at all costs and book somewhere else

I was visiting St. Andrew’s with a friend and we loved the aesthetic, and menu which looked amazing. They were busy, but accommodated us. The service overall was good, but communication could have been better. The water was unexpectedly pricey, and there was a surprise service fee at the end. I ordered the deep fried brie appetizer. Our server mentioned it was small, but could be shared. It was even smaller than expected….It tasted good, but wouldn’t order again due to the size. Definitely not worth £7. For the main course I ordered the Squash and Feta Wellington. I kept eating and looking for the feta which I did not find. The beets that were on the menu description were also missing. Again, portion was small. Left hungry. The cappuccino was excellent, definitely the best part of my meal. I’d like to be clear that I’m not being critical of the price, because I would have been happy to pay if the food lived up to the expectation set by the price, atmosphere and description on the website.

A bizarrely bad experience. The restaurant is cute and friendly enough, and they managed to fit us in without a reservation, albeit with a half hour wait. And the food was actually okay, but 70% of it wasn’t what we ordered. And 100% of it was cold. The loin of wild deer with fondant potato and creamed neeps sounded delicious. A shame then that it was actually served with crushed potatoes and carrots, without any acknowledgement or apology from the staff. Disappointing, but perhaps not the end of the world. That came when the charred tenderstem broccoli side arrived and turned out to be green beans! Which weren’t even on the menu. Again, not a word from the staff until we pointed out the mistake. But by now we were too hungry to quibble, as we’d been waiting quite some time (judging by the lukewarm state of the food, far longer than was necessary). Oh, and the ‘wilted greens’ that were to come with the chicken looked and tasted suspiciously like chargrilled white cabbage, but whatever. And so to the final deception: the wine. The fairly unpleasant Malbec we were served was simply not what was advertised on the menu, which judging by the glass we’d had while waiting at the bar would have actually been quite nice. Once more no mention of this switch from the staff until we highlighted the discrepancy with what appeared on the bill. Apparently it was just tonight’s substitution. But of course. And at exactly the same price, what are the chances! All in all, a very odd game of ingredient roulette, more akin to a supermarket delivery that swaps choc ices for chocolate ice cream, but without the handy email notification. I appreciate that we arrived towards the end of the evening and the kitchen had maybe run out of some things, but please just have the courtesy to say something and maybe give us the opportunity to order something else. Sorry, would not recommend.

Fabulous atmosphere n interesting decor . Loved this place. Food .exceptional.

Great food, great service I would highly recommend.

Good restaurant staff very good at job food good

Stunning interior, had a super nice waiter! Classic scottish food, albeit some dishes are a bit on the pricier side. Would come again!