Based on 441 opinions finded in 1 websites
Based on 441 opinions finded in 1 websites
Nº 578 in 1129 in Fife
Nº 110 of 205 Other cuisines in Fife
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I had a really nice early evening meal all the staff very welcoming .I had the risotto with scallops delicious beautifully cooked scallops .The I had the beef cheeks beautifully cooked and well presented congratulations .A lovely venue!!
Allan K . 2024-11-06
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Arrived and there were 2 people in the restaurant. Ordered the Broccoli and Garlic soup. Friend ordered the Haggis bon bons. Soup came, it was tepid and asked to have it heated. Came back hot. Tasted it, awful. Added salt and pepper, not much better, added more seasoning and after 3 spoonful's gave up. I cook and I think the broccoli was boiled in pot with garlic, absolutely no stock or seasoning and then mashed. It was watery with lumps of green. Friend tried some and agreed. The bon bons were ok and served with neeps and tatties. The neeps were raw and could not be eaten. Over an hour later the main course arrived. Braised beef cheek, it was lovely. Friend had fajitas and half of the chicken / meat was burnt, dry and inedible. Dessert, looking for a saving grace as not impressed so far. Apple crumble. I have never seen a white crumble. Usually it has been cooked in the oven, brown and a little crunch on the top. Nope this was pure white and was almost like small lumps of sugar, no butter and the texture was so firm it was a hard crunch. The waiting staff were nice and felt sorry for them having to firefight whatever issues were going on in the kitchen. I cannot believe that anyone with an ounce of cooking skills would allow those particular dishes to leave the kitchen/ The fajitas and crumble were taken off the bill but that didn't compensate us for ruining our last night in Anstruther.
mmcn35 . 2024-10-09
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Regularly eat here as always enjoyable. However after last visit the menu has been changed and favourites such as chicken pie, steak pie, lasagne etc have been taken off and replaced by salads (as we enter winter) and open sandwiches (for dinner). Sent fajitas back as they were not warm they were returned still with the same issue. Couple next to us were not happy with their meal and saw a few meals being returned also. Waitresses are lovely and extremely pleasant.
sheila r . 2024-09-01
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We chose this restaurant as, on previous visits, an excellent gluten free menu was offered. Not so today. My husband ordered 'battered Pittenweem haddock' with beans instead of peas. After waiting 40mins our meals arrived! My husband's meal was a very small, plain grilled haddock with chips and salad. When queried we were told they didn't have any gf batter! My meal was not good but perhaps I made a poor choice. The manager's reason for the problems was that they had been working flat out! A very disappointing experience.
Ruth G . 2024-08-31
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Bar staff very polite and helpful, beer garden had atrocious noise coming from air vent , so only stayed for one pint would happily return if the noise is eliminated
Billy D . 2024-08-10
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Choisi pour l'emplacement (salle avec vue mer) et les tarifs : les autres restaurants de Anstruther que nous avons vus étaient nettement plus chers. Nous avons été prévenus dès notre accueil que le service serait long. A priori ils ne sont pas nombreux en cuisine mais les plats sont bien faits et copieux. Fich and chips copieux et pas trop gras pour 15 livres. Assiette de gibier des Highlands (sorte de civet) copieuse et bien cuisinée pour 17 livres avec des légumes, une purée au thym et quelques cranberries. Serveuse souriante. Serviettes en tissu. Nous conseillons
Zoneman38 . 2024-08-09
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The hotel is in a good location & the room was clean. We were shown to our room by a very polite member of staff. The breakfast was excellent but would have liked some more self service options.
Richard A . 2024-07-22
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My husband had a vegetable lasagne which was “Ok”. I am vegan and I had sausages on a bed of roasted vegetables. The sausages were exceptionally well done and the roasted veg was small cubes of veg with no definite taste. I would not be going back.
Moira M . 2024-07-03
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Went to the Bank in Anstruther with family last night. WHAT a complete disappointment what an excuse for a fish and chips meal. The fish was all batter you couldn't find the fish the so called chips were thin sticks and peas were not cooked properly.. Won't ever go back there again considering we have been before and had a reasonably good meal. Beware before you fork out good money for a awful meal YB.
yvonne b . 2024-06-16
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Spotless through out. Great food. Great friendly staff. Excellent stay I would definitely go back and recommend it. Nothing too much trouble.
Annette Y . 2024-06-08
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Food was very poor as the haddock was so salted that we cannot finish. It was very difficult to find something not fried in the menu. I am working in UK so I should understand the language, asking to repeat the requested answer the girls serving were stuffed with the requests.
Elisabetta D . 2024-06-03
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We stayed at The Bank this week for 3 nights. Everything was great. Room was to a high standard and very spacious. Breakfast was also to a high standard and we had dinner one of the nights which we can easily recommend. Staff service was particularly impressive and were all extremely helpful and polite at all times. We will defo be back.
John P . 2024-05-16
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We wanted to go to the Waterfront but they don't allow dogs inside and it was raining, so they directed us to their 'sister' restaurant The Bank, but wish we'd stuck to the original plan and taken an umbrella. The menu is uninspiring, typical pub grub. Service was good, but the TV was on with the football with people cheering now and then, not very relaxing. I like football, but not when I'm trying to have a relaxing lunch. Food was OK. My partner had the fishcakes and they weren't fresh, probably frozen abs heated up so the inside was mush and bland and the outside very hard. I had the haddock and chips which was better. The fish was nice, seemed fresh and the batter was light. Chips where good. Next time we're going to the Waterfront.
Andrew S . 2023-09-24
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Great food with plenty on the plate. Lovely smiley friendly staff who.looked like they enjoyed their job. Dogs are welcome here although we didn't have with us. Reasonable prices & quite quick service.
Carolyn D . 2023-09-23
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Went for dinner , no reservation but managed to fit us in . Which was good but the chef needs basic lessons in cooking ! Salt pepper and butter are basics, If a Scottish restaurant can't get steak pie and mashed potatoes right then no hope . Sent back and removed from bill says it all really .
Kim J . 2023-09-16
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We came to Anstruther to enjoy its harbourside charm... We spotted Bank, looking lovely with its flowers outside. A perfect spot for a drink on a sunny evening and probably something to eat too. OMG. We ordered drinks upstairs in the main bar, which was okay - pleasant staff, good selection, quite a few very pissed locals propped on bar stools - then came back down the scruffy stairs, past the door to the kitchen, through the group of smokers watching the football on the outdoor screen, and went to the beer garden. Sunny and warm, so what could be better? The beer garden is quite enclosed with black walls - we'd imagined we might see the harbour/sea - and has a lot of plastic foliage in it, plastic wood tables burnt by people's fags, and worst of all, the extractor fan from the kitchens blows straight out onto the tables, so we were bathed in fatty fish scents. We drank quickly and left.
SGrayNorfolk . 2023-09-08
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Was here not too long ago , some friends recommended it. The food was amazing , i had the venison and it was cooked to perfection and my family enjoyed what they had. the younger staff where very polite and attentive , but the older waitress had a name badge i found highly inappropriate especially especially as i had my young kids with me. The woman’s name badge said “tight a**) which serving customers with it highly inappropriate , you’d think the older workers would be setting a higher standards , not leaving all the work to the younger waitresses and being inappropriate. To end on a good note we will be back and hopefully the issue will be fixed.
grace m . 2023-08-14
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What should have been a good night turned into a rather wet one. Unfortunately our waitress managed to spill 3 pints over our table and over us. This can happen to the best of us and is sadly an occupational hazard of waiting tables. We were given an apology and moved to another table as the floor was soaking and the 3 spilt pints were replaced. We ate our meals - 2 venison which could have been a bit more tender; I chicken,leek & bacon ‘pie’ where the filling had been microwaved and rather dried out with a pastry top placed on it and 1 portion of rather tasteless garlic mushrooms. We all had desserts which were very nice. We were slightly disappointed that the management made no effort to try and compensate us for what was a very bad start to our meal. We expected to at least have had the prices of the 3 replacement drinks removed from the bill, or been offered the desserts as a gesture of goodwill. Maybe we were just considered to be tourists, just passing through, but we are tourists who will be back in the area but will never eat here again.
Tour48109933323 . 2023-08-10
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On a day trip to Anstruther we enjoyed a lovely lunch at The Bank. Hubby had the Chicken Fajitas. I opted for the Cheese n' Bacon Fries. We shared onion rings. Generous plates of food. Great value too.
Rhona M . 2023-08-06
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Going around Anstruther looking for some food after our boat ride. We lucked out with the Bank. Never booked but were so lucky to get a table and at the window over looking the Dreel river. Excellent food a nice service.
N2238YHmaryh . 2023-08-05
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I had dinner with my husband and two young children. The service was absolutely brilliant. The waitresses were all really friendly and drinks and food arrived quickly. There is a great children’s menu and my 6 year old said they were the best chicken goujons she’d ever had! We also had a haggis starter to share and my husband really enjoyed his chicken burger. I had mushroom linguine which was a bit of a disappointment as was my toddler’s tomato pasta however everything else was super. The location and view are wonderful. Definitely worth a visit!
CeeCeeUK . 2023-07-25
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Two out of three meals sent back, as food was cold. Ten minutes later food served again, extremely hot, very likely straight out of microwave! “Chef sends his apologies” meantime, the other diner had to eat on on their own. No reflection of an apology on the bill at the end of the night & no response to the email sent raising a complaint. Poor (very) poor customer service
Guide49711281936 . 2023-07-22
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We stopped off for a snack, noticed the extension iverlooked part of the harbour. Friendly service, though could have been a wee bit more attentive and less chatty.food was enjoyable and larger than expected. Restaurant are pleasant bar area noisy, mixture locals,and wedding guests. Also has a hotel next door. Picturesque harbour.
David W . 2023-07-16
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La posizione dell'albergo, la dimensione della camera, la pulizia della struttura sono le caratteristiche di questo hotel. Buona e curata la colazione. Personale gentile.
ioclinde . 2023-07-14
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Had to ask for someone to take our order,, waited 1 hour to get our order,, and only got it as we said we were leaving !! Meal was well pres, looked del,, bat were disappointed?? While we were waiting, we were told , rather rudely, by a member of staff, that we would have to wait as the kitchen was too busy ?? ,,,, the girls were very nice ( bar one) but inexperienced,, there was no organisation,,, won't be back !
john-b1952 . 2023-07-09
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We primarily chose the Bank for a meal because it was dog friendly. However, the meal and service were both 5 star. Really worth a visit if your in the area.
AlexLogie . 2023-06-29
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First visit here. Food was good and plentiful. Fresh strawberries on our desserts were delicious. All staff were very friendly and helpful.
Rosella53 . 2023-06-27
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We stayed at The Bank for two nights. The rooms are a bit dated but were spotless. Staff were friendly and service was good. Breakfast choices were good too. The dinner menu was quite varied and food was of good quality at a reasonable price....
BlackfordJohn . 2023-06-25
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Nice old pub that has tables overlooking the sea. We enjoyed steak pie, macaroni cheese, a prawn cocktail and scampi. With a pint of Stella, apple juice and soda water, the bill came to a reasonable £58.80 for three.
higvin . 2023-06-21
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First visit to this restaurant and will definitely go back. It was bright and clean and the staff were very attentive. Vast range of choices on the menu and very generous portions. So large, we couldn't finish our main courses! So much so we didn't...
37randj . 2023-06-17
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Having a weekend away with friends and decided to stop here for some lunch. Well can only say so happy we did. Starter haggis Bon Bon’s delicious. Then we had lasagne, a steak wrap and nachos. Could not fault the food, the service and the...
loobylo . 2023-06-04
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Raved about this place when we had dinner at The Bank in late 2022. Visited Anstruther again in May 2023 and booked Dinner at The Bank for 2 nights. Unfortunately can only describe the food both nights as average and going backwards. Apparently new Chef's...
ferox85823 . 2023-05-26
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We visited for our anniversary nice seat in the conservatory with lovely views over the forth,my wife ordered the fishcakes which arrived but were frozen in the middle we returned and cancelled the order we had fajitas and haddock timbal which were fine then etonmess...
johnmct m . 2023-05-23
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Great food cooked to perfection by chefs Dean Kyle R Kyle J Thank you for the lovely meal enjoyed it very much, also Thank you to the kps. Great service from Amy very attentive and helpful Thank you very much all.
doreen d . 2023-05-20
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We ate here one evening during our weeks stay in Anstruther. I ordered a fish timbale dish, which was unusual and very tasty. My wife had the sea bass, which was also excellent. Great views from the restaurant and some excellent beers - try the...
Sandman753 . 2023-05-18
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The Bank in Anstruther is such a nice & authentic find. Upon arrival, check in at the Tavern for your room key. The views from the back of the hotel (find the back entrance) are perfection & the food in the tavern is good quality....
staceylangal . 2023-05-12
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We booked a Superior Double room. It was immaculatly clean, had a lovely sea view, and a great bathroom, unfortunately the bed was not a double, it was twins pushed together. On emailing about our visit I was told all the beds are like this,...
edinlady_11 . 2023-03-16
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Have stayed here on a few occasions, this visit was for 3 days. Room clean and tidy, bathrooms fully functioning and a good standard. Normally the included breakfast is beautifully cooked and well presented served by pleasant helpful staff, On this visit breakfast was so...
Adam P . 2023-03-11
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We were very lucky to have been seated so quicky as a very late walk in. The restaurant was very busy. The food was exceptional. Generous portions beautifully presented. Service was faultless. We are very much looking forward to coming back. Thank you.
laruh2021 . 2023-02-20
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We were blown away by the quality of our delicious meal tonight (Sunday). The menu was relatively exhausting, but the Chefs ensured each dish had the finesse and flavour we could have only hoped for, which was very much appreciated as it was devoured Food...
andyjH9519NJ . 2023-02-20
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We stayed at The Bank for the Open in July 2022. We had one of the rooms in the adjacent building to the hotel, which had its own little courtyard. The room was lovely - very clean and tidy with a comfy, large double bed,...
Rona M . 2023-01-29
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Not really much of a pub vibe though very nice place for a drink.....lovely staff all round especially Kasey (spelling?)......the dining area great atmosphere and is a bit special with amassing views I am sure....was dark when we arrived.... Mary & Steve Fraser......thoroughly recommended.
sfraser s . 2022-11-15
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Arrived for dinner and only two other couples in the restaurant. From word go the service was very poor. Very inexperienced staff who were more intent on speaking to each other than dealing with customers. Wine served in warm glasses and bottle left for you...
Spinbike200 . 2022-11-03
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This was an odd dinner out; some parts were terrific, some parts terrible, with very little in between. Our table was next to the wine fridges and the coffee machine, so staff were continually to and fro past our table. Worse still, every time a...
Helen K . 2022-09-18
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Been here many times before and have alway enjoyed the food but today was a total farce .Had smoked salmon balls for starters .Three tiny balls served with nice salad and a dollop of mayonnaise .Then onto battered fish and chips with peas .Well they...
jimmycarroll . 2022-09-16
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Really nice pub, pleasent outlook from beer garden, which is down 2 flight's of stairs not for the faint hearted or less mobile visitors, dog/husband friendly!! Bar staff all friendly quite good prices which is always a bonus, we didn't eat here so can't comment...
Sightseer27968489142 . 2022-08-30
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After passing in the car the outside looked beautiful, very inviting so we went the next evening. The waitress was lovely and found us a table straight away. We had drinks then waited quite a while to give food orders. Then quite a wait for...
Jo M . 2022-08-03
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We visited on 23/07 and had an amazing meal , food was excellent and great value for money!! Staff were all friendly and looked after us well, Would highly recommend a visit if your in the area. Great views too
brown10 . 2022-07-23
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Lovely meal out at The Bank. Delighted to see a vegan menu giving a rare chance to choose from several options and not just the usual one. Really enjoyed the meal and the service. Good value, good atmosphere and good view out to sea. Would...
Lesley H . 2022-06-30
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We’ve visited here a few times but never again. The waitress this time was surly brought our drinks to us and took our order. Our starters then main course were ‘put down’ without a word and we never saw her again till we were finished...
LJM4 . 2022-06-11
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Whoever said Tired and disinterested staff hit the nail on the head. Our waitress brought little personality to the table. She had no reply to my concern about the order and never came back once to find out how things were. I saw one of...
643tomg643 . 2022-05-29
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Booked a table for 12 for important lunch on first family get together since pandemic. Booked in advance. no issues raised by the Bank to accommodate 12 people. arrived and directed to two separate tables (not previously advised of this change) splitting the group but...
811gregt . 2022-05-23
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While staying in Anstruther, we always dine in our opinion, one of the best local restaurants in the area of Fife. Wonderful food - top quality, excellent service from a young team of servers who are very friendly and accommodating. We also like the bar...
starvingm2021 . 2022-05-13
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Had a delicious meal here last night. The service was first class and staff very friendly. And best of all its dog friendly. I’m in anstruther for a few days and I will definitely return.
BillayRambo5 . 2022-04-21
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This was our first visit to Anstruther and this restaurant. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. The choice of dishes was great. The service we got from Andre, Amy and Leah was exceptional. Will definitely come back if we are in Anstruther again.
CookGlasgowScotland . 2022-04-19
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The choice of gluten free food is excellent. I had a wonderful meal also my husband is a real ale drinker and he really enjoyed the ale
Joanne L . 2022-01-04
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Very friendly welcome by bar staff, shown to a table in the restaurant with a lovely view over the water. Starter of prawn cocktail was generous and tasty. Main course of steak pie, chips and vegetables was excellent, really tasty and plentiful. Other main course...
colinandanne1 . 2021-12-12
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Popped in here after walking from Crail to Anstruther along the Fife Coastal Path. Visited a few times before, but this was a first for food. We sat in the Restaurant area, at the back overlooking the water, a lovely view. We ate from the...
Butsy19 . 2021-11-05
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just had a lovely Lamb Shank and my wife a Smoked Haddock and Prawn Timbale. Nice venue and will return.
billhK9226UV . 2021-10-26
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The food and atmosphere was fabulous staff lovely and outside area at back great even late evening. Had scallops black pudding and pancetta with garlic bread so fresh and tasty fish here is brilliant and desert a must
LondonRose1 . 2021-10-04
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This is a fantastic hotel beautifully clean and the food is excellent ,friendly staff and very efficient ,we stayed in 27 B which is a lovely large room with patio doors to a small patio ,and a beautifully clean large bathroom with shower over the...
marieg964 . 2021-09-25
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Me and my wife visited The Bank about 6 times at the end of May into june.We only ate here once the food is basic pub food but ok.We spent most of our time in the beer garden after our coastal walking or at night...
ann_lesrund . 2021-09-18
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Lively bar/restaurant offering food, drink and accommodation. Beer garden which allows dogs in. Went for a drink one afternoon on arrival in Anstruther and then went back another evening for food. Food was excellent with plenty choice. Service was a little bit slow but staff...
Anotherscotsblondie . 2021-09-17
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From the moment we received our friendly welcome, this place was an instant hit for us. The fact that the place was busy on a Wednesday night in mid September suggests that we’re not the only people who have discovered the merits of The Bank....
JJfromtheEast . 2021-09-15
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What a find, fantastic menu with friendly & helpful staff. Visited here twice as so impressed with the choice and quality of the food.
L9287PTbobb . 2021-09-06
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Great wee pub with a nice beer garden for a family gathering . Superb staff (all very friendly and helpful) and great location. Will be back again.
Gourokian . 2021-08-27
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We had a meal last night in The Bank and I have to say I have never had such a disgusting meal in a restaurant EVER. When you order a Roast Chicken dinner that is what you expect, maybe a breast or leg NOT round...
maureenmQ5731LR . 2021-08-16
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Firstly after booking 4 days in advance when we turned up they appeared not to have our booking so not the best of starts .we did get a table which we wished we hadn’t My wife and I had the most tasteless meal we have...
brianpU2275PG . 2021-08-11
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First time we went for a drink in the garden we had no problem ordering from a very pleasant member of staff. On a second visit we were told we had to use their app to order and pay for drinks . The app appeared...
Kathleen T . 2021-08-10
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Called in late afternoon for some food with my family and was turned away as they “weren’t taking walk ins” and were fully booked... even though there were many empty tables and a few guys watching football at the bar. Not busy in the slightest....
H9889BFkl . 2021-07-24
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We had a couple of meals here during a week in the area. It’s good value but some of the main courses could do with a bit of attention. The linguine as already mentioned here on another review is dry, a sauce would make a...
whistlestop . 2021-07-03
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Went here for lunch. It was very good, although I expected my crushed avocado to be fresh, not squeezy. Drinks are well priced and the staff are really nice
Koalakoalakoala . 2021-06-23
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Lunchtime menu, excellent choices, something for everyone. Fab food (good portion sizes) and drinks, fantastic service from staff and reasonably priced. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area.
Westi32016 . 2021-06-19
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Managed to phone and book a table for a quick drink at the last minute. A really nice place with friendly service and an excellent IPA. Would return.
atkinhump . 2021-06-13
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We were given a table at the back of the restaurant in the window over looking the sea, such a beautiful view. Staff at The Bank are very attentive and friendly, we were made to feel very welcome with our 19 month old daughter. The menu is extensive and we were very happy with our starters of Haggis Bon Bons and Scallops with Black Pudding. We took the waitress’s recommendation for main course and ordered the Smoked Haddock Timbale and Lemon Prawn Linguine. Sadly neither lived up to expectation, the Linguine needed a sauce (it was just linguine with lemon juice I think) and the Timbale was dry. We shared the Banana Trifle for dessert and it was delicious. Probably wouldn’t hurry back due to the main courses not being very tasty.
katie_KLT . 2021-06-02
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Staff incredible, service excellent very friendly and great menu. Drinks not expensive or food. Would highly recommend a visit.
anniemac714 . 2021-05-30
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We had a recent short break in Anstruther and decided to try this restaurant. We were not disappointed. Great food. Friendly and attentive staff. Great location. We will be visiting again on our next trip to this area.
susankO1810QT . 2021-05-18
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Really good set up for covid, staff very busy but the level of cleanliness is to a good standard. Unfortunately the weather meant we couldn't stay long as it was cold and windy, but there is a good space under cover with tvs set up for those wanting to view it. Was disappointed there wasn't more local produce on the menu, and eating outside meant that everything went cold very quickly. Not a complaint - a side effect of the Scottish weather that can't really be avoided. A pot of tea we ordered didn't arrive and service was slow but we had to catch a bus home so paid up and left.
Heather H . 2021-05-09
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Great pint in beer garden. Only loses a point as no patio heaters & you need this for Scottish summer! Nice food, great portions & lovely staff. Been a few times & looking forward to going back.
Lorraine197 . 2021-05-09
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Went to the bank on 1st May in the afternoon and was shocked at the lack of Covid-19 mitigation in place. Staff were not wearing masks outside, staff seen shaking hands with customers, members of the public allowed inside waiting to the toilet with no masks, customers just moving seats to other groups, tables not being disinfected after use. Most of the younger customers were there for most of the day and acted as if Covid had never happened. If this is what is happening across Scotland then the hospitality industry will only have their self to blame if another lock comes along.
Scotbob . 2021-05-02
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Our family were due to have Sunday lunch at The Bank on 15 November. It was a special occasion so I had called well in advance to reserve our tables and ensured they had contact information for the booking.My elderly parents, who had not left St Andrews all year, were very much looking forward to lunch out in Anstruther, as were the rest of our family. We were astounded on arriving to find that The Bank had closed on 13 November due Level 3 restrictions. No contact had been made with us prior to this. Had they had the courtesy and decency to advise us in advance we would have had the opportunity to make suitable alternative arrangements. As it was all the alternative venues in Anstruther were fully booked that day and we were also unable to get in anywhere in St Andrews. Certainly not the happy family meal out this should have been. I contacted The Bank by email to give them the opportunity to explain why they didn't think they should advise customers who had bookings that they were closed. Quite frankly their response added insult to injury. Firstly they quoted the phone number they had linked to the booking and advised they had called it and left a message that they would be closed. The number they quoted they had called was actually a non existent number (I checked, they obviously didn't) so it would have been impossible to leave a message. And given that I had ensured they had my correct details when booking the only conclusion is that they didn't think it was important enough to let customers know they were closing. I did reply to their email clarifying that the number they provided didn't exist and that they had in fact been given my correct number but have heard nothing further from them.This won't be somewhere that will get my business if they reopen, there are lots of good places in the area that value their customers but The Bank isn't one of them.
Caledonia_14 . 2020-11-23
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Booked in easily. This has a very upmarket feel and a lovely view overlooking the church / harbour area. Good service and food. The staff made us feel slightly special. Thank you!
anthonyaV1236PF . 2020-10-14
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We stayed at the hotel for two nights ,the room and the hotel were kept very clean and sanitised.The breakfast and dinner were excellent, a good selection and well presented The staff are excellent, very friendly and professional, they work very well as a team, especially the team leader Would definitely recommend and use The Bank Hotel again,
alecg582 . 2020-10-12
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Probably our favourite pub in our visit, we went each night for a pint or two, comfortable, light, airy and very friendly staff
BrodieIan . 2020-10-10
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Popped in here for a quick drink, before heading back to St Andrews.So many different places to sit, they even have a large beer garden, unfortunately with no views of the water, which is a shame.Shown to our table, order taken and drinks arrived promptly.The staff were all friendly and welcoming and kept coming back to check if we wanted more drinks etc.Drink prices very reasonable.QR code and details on every table for trace and track, tables well spread out to ensure social distancing, hand sanitiser readily available throughout bar/restaurant and all staff wearing face masks.Well worth a visit if you're in the area
Butsy19 . 2020-09-30
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Excellent food service was the same jesssica Smith was great .will be back next tine we are over in Anstruther.
jamie m . 2020-09-16
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Booked here for meal with my wife ,orderd steak pie which was very nice we both had the same .But thats where it ends finished drinks waitress and waiter just walking past us asked for another drink which was promptly brought now we finished our mains and sat and waited and waited and waited as servers were just walking past our table Finally called a waitress over to ask for desert menu then sat there waiting waiting wsiting as they just kept walking past us ,then they sat people right next to us behind chairs touching i asked waitress about 1mtr rule she said thats the old rule ,now scottish gov have said if pubs want to do away with 1 mtr rule screens must be placed to seperate tables and all staff must wear face masks well this isnt the case at this pub so therfore they should not be seating people right behind us chairs touching ,so we got up in disgust to go snd pay without having desert went to bar to pay and explained we were being ignored and complained about social distancing to be told tables have to be 1 mtr apart what a load of rubbish then a bloke sitting at a table by the bar put his pennyth worth in saying well you arent suposed to be standing at the bar as hes a local sticking up for horrendous service i asked him what it had to to with him and to keep his nose out yes he carried on so in the end yes i know i shouldnt have but ended up swearing at the guy which i should not have done . if you want corona virus please visit this pub you are welcomeShow less
mrlloyd12345 . 2020-09-13
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Popped in for a drink before visiting there sister restaurant ( the waterfront ) No one asked for track and trace, we were table served, drinks arrived and still no one asked for our details. Extremely bad!!!!!!!. I had to say to the grumpy bar man that no one has taken our details, he said rudely that it's on the table. I explained that none of our party had mobiles on them, he laughed and said really. Utterly shocking, we did eventually leave our details. Absolutely disgraceful considering it is law. We will never return. On the other hand The Waterfront was amazing, the moment you came in the door all our details were taken, I think staff should go there for training.
John2323232365 . 2020-09-09
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We called in here for a drink one night and liked it so much we booked for dinner the next night. One of us had the ubiquitous fish and chips and I had prawn fajitas. Both were excellent, as was the service. Highly recommended!
Margaret252 . 2020-09-09
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Food was good. The staff were very friendly and knowledgable about the menu. We were sitting quite close to the people behind us we moved away as much as possible. Luckily we were very close to an open window. Would recommend the dining room by the window.
sandyq178 . 2020-09-09
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What beautiful, fresh sea food, large plates, beautifully plated, tasty, just can't say enough. Staff were so friendly and service was great. We stayed at the hotel side for the night. Amazing place, would recommend highly.
michellehT2637LM . 2020-08-29
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Headed to the Bank for lunch on a weekend away in Anstruther. The sun was shining so we headed to the beer garden at the rear of the building.Social distancing definitely being observed, staff all wearing face coverings, excellent cleaning procedures at the change over of guests. Ordering is paid for via contactless and staff encourage you to remove your drinks and food from their tray to minimise touching hard surfaces.Good menu with a wide range of very tasty food options and reasonably priced. I opted for a wrap which was served with fries and salad . My husband opted for a baked potato which was huge.The east coast can be be very windy but the beer garden at the Bank was lovely and sheltered.Well worth a visit if you're in the area.
TravelledTheWorld01 . 2020-08-26
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Went for dinner recently. Despite booking earlier in the day by popping in the staff had no note of our booking. Food very average nothing special. Had fish and chips and cod In sauce. Didn’t stay for coffee or pudding Expensive for what it was.
Christine S . 2020-08-20
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Visited on a Friday lunchtime middle of July. Got a table in beer garden. Good set up but unfortunately table was not wiped down before we ate. Not a good start. Couldnt get a hot cup of tea. First one was lukewarm and then asked for boiling water, again lukewarm. Ordered 2 chicken ceasar wraps with chips. Chips were fine but wraps were more like loads of cheap mayo in a wrap with a tiny bit of chicken. Not pleasant at all. Lager was pleasant. Would only return for a cold drink and chips possibly.
shar0nl1 . 2020-08-02
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The food was absolutely exquisite, highly recommend the steak pie, service was great, very friendly waitress, great place to go for a nice family meal out, smart attire is not required despite it being a restaurant in a 4 star hotel, thoroughly enjoyed the entire meal and it was very pleasant, their apple pie is perfect, cannot complain about a single thing
MxRb87 . 2020-07-28
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We went here for a meal yesterday, 27th July, because our daughter had been last week, had enjoyed the food, and was happy with the precautions the Bank had made. What a difference a week makes. The food was still fine but Covid precautions were very poor. Specifically, staff were wearing no face masks or guards, tables were less than 1 m apart (they didn’t seem to have removed any tables, which have always been quite close together) there was no hand sanitiser obviously available at the entrance, and we were not asked for any contact details, or directed to somewhere we could leave details. Very disappointing and very unsafe if/when infection rates rise again. Won’t be going back
X4685OYalanc . 2020-07-28
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Visited the Bank yesterday and as always - excellent staff / great food and friendly pub. The beer garden has been changed around so they can comply with social distancing rules. I felt safe in the Bank and thoroughly enjoyed my day.
JonS313 . 2020-07-11
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Restaurant nice food, great sized portions. Staff helpful and friendly. Bar welcoming. Welcomes dogs
rhonaa967 . 2020-02-26
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Been here a few times and always enjoyed it. Visited yesterday and everything was perfect. I had the sea bass on ratatouille, kids had fish and chips and husband the burger. Food great, service great and the waitress very accommodating to do a slight change on sweets for kids. Well worth a visit x
zazablonde . 2020-02-13
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We returned to The Bank for another visit and again were not disappointed, (also stayed a couple of nights at their sister hotel here in Anstruther)the standard of accommodation and food and service is still top notch, that is why we keep coming back, the view from our back room out over the sea is hard to beat, as I have already reviewed before I will not repeat any photos this time as these can be seen from my previous reviews. we will return.
HOLIDAYS4TWO . 2020-01-12
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