The Dreel Tavern in Fife

Just nipped in for quick drink, very attentive when we arrived, but getting 3 drinks seemed to take forever, stood at bar for wee bit longer than needed as they saw me standing but never acknowledged me or said they'd be right with me either, don't get me wrong, girls were very nice, but stood about talking to each other mostly when waiting for drinks, lovely place inside and out, but felt service was my only gripe, felt as we weren't ordering food they didn't give the same attention, might go back, don't know, put me off a bit, sorry.

I love everything about this place! The food is amazing, the service superb and the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. What more could you want from a Tavern?! It's our favourite place in Anstruther and it's got some strong competition so that makes it even more impressive.

Best pub in the area no comparison💪💪

We were served by Luke who anticipated everything we needed and was friendly and helpful the whole time. The food was great as well (linguine and Cullen skink) but we wanted to give a shout-out to Luke especially!

a bit expensive but beautiful place

Amazing service, food & atmosphere! Loved it so much & we’ll be back. Well done team!

This was our first time back at the Dreel since before the pandemic. Still charming, quaint and cosy with a relaxed atmosphere. It was very busy so it's clearly popular. The three of us had lunch at a table in the bar area where there's a lovely open fire. The food was excellent - there's quite a varied menu - and the service friendly and efficient. We'll continue to have the Dreel on our list of suggested eating places for our B&B guests and we'll definitely be back ourselves.

Very disappointed with Sunday dinner sirloin beef was full of fat and gristle,made complaint made at bar with waitress and she was not very nice,4 of us can't be wrong and price was over £23 pounds not good value for money, waitress offered to take 10 percent off bill chief came out had a look then scampered not even an apology,shame nice we pub but service and food not great,we paid and left .

Excellent good, friendly service, pleasant surroundings.

We had a warm welcome and 6 of us were seated at a round table which made talking and hearing easy. Service and information was tops and we enjoyed all we had to eat

Pricey but special, great night

£11 for a glass of wine. You are having a laugh. Could buy a bottle of decent wine for less than that and sit at the harbour and enjoy the view over the sea.

A hidden gem of a restaurant in the East Neuk. Unique traditional setting with friendly staff and a creative menu cooked to perfection

Absolutely outstanding service and food. Definitely going to return.

We especially love the Dreel in the winter. A table near the fire is a joy. Food delicious. Veggie option saved by the addition of aubergine to the specials. Everything we ate was 10/10 and cocktails the absolute best. We’ll be back. Please if you are nearby, pop in for a lovely meal in this cosy and welcoming place.

Came here on a cold, wet, windy afternoon to be met with a lovely warm, cosy open fire and an equally warm, inviting hostess. Cask ales, wooden beams, friendly atmosphere, just what you wood wish for. Came back in the evening for a hearty steak dinner and some more cask ales 😉 Food was amazing. Was not disappointed in any way. Staff so friendly, just a very pleasant experience. Would highly recommend. 👍☺️

Visited for late lunch, booked a table to call in after a good walk along the coast. Very cosy with log fires on. Shared the seafood platter which was delicious. Really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Staff were pleasant.

Such a cute cosy pub. Very happy with everything, especially the staff and food choice, being dairy-free, gluten-free and egg-free (MM).

Popped in here for a drink and so glad we did. Like stepping back in time! Nothing beats the experience of walking in from the cold to be met with the heat from roaring open fires, we counted 3 but thinking there may be more. Unfortunately we couldn't sample the food as we really didn't appreciate how busy this place was. When it's fully booked you know it's good. After checking the menu we made a promise we'll be back at a later date to book a table and enjoy the experience properly.

Brilliant pub great staff and great selection of food great staff too👍👍

We booked a table at the Dreel on a weekend break to Cellardyke to celebrate my wife’s birthday. The food was, without exception, outstanding. We started with a sharing plate of hummus and warm focaccia, which was light, crispy and delicious. We followed that with a slow cooked beef and nduja risotto, and braised beef cheek with colcannon mash - again, both flawlessly cooked and beautifully presented. The food, setting and lovely, friendly staff made this a memorable evening. We’ve already booked a return trip next month.

Cosy intimate atmosphere and food was amazing. Flavours were new and intriguing. Loved it all.

Just what we were looking for! Dog friendly, accommodates a wide range of dietary requirements and some of the most welcoming staff I have ever had the fortune to meet! Plus their Halloween decorations are on point 🍁

Had fantastic meal at the Dreel Tavern, its dog family friendly with lovely welcoming staff. We enjoyed sampling the new menu, in particular the salmon curdo starter was delicious and the Sunday Roast. There is a great wine and cocktail selection, the best Mai Tai in town. Thank you so much to the Dreel team, the meal and service was outstanding, we will definitely be back!

We couldn't sit for a drink before the meal, as it's not a pub. The meal started fine, staff seemed nice - but we waited over an hour between starters and main course with (many) staff walking past us, without clearing the table, or saying anything. Odd serving behaviour. The place was not full at that time - so assume it was a slow kitchen - but the staff at the front should have acknowledged it and us. Won't rush back!

Nice pub with open fire. Staff were friendly and service was good. Nice atmosphere.

Ambiance topissime, cheminées, vieilles pierres, lumières douces... On se croirait ds la taverne de Harry Potter ;) Cuisine excellente et accueil très chaleureux. J'ai adoré et je recommande ! Incontournable si vs passez à Anstruther.

Arrived earlier than we had booked having explored and walked for hours. Happy to just chill with a drink outside. Staff asked us if we would like to eat earlier than we booked, we were hungry so delighted to do so. The pub is a wee gem, the staff are attentive, friendly but overall professional, you watched them working as a team, kind and supportive of each other. The food then, the charcuterie was stunning and so large was boxed up for us to take home for supper. Every cheese was described, as were the meats and pickles. Win win. Then the sea trout...The king of fish in our opinion, cooked simply and the star of our meal. Advised not to order sides with this due to size of starter. I truly cannot wait to return with some other loved ones. Scottish food and hospitality at its finest.

We arrived at the pub for drinks after a long day walking, we had a drink each as we were very tired out and they needed the table back after an hour. Unfortunately the young blond lady who originally had been helpful earlier, accosted us in front of diners, asking loudly had we paid the bill, how very rude and assumed we hadn't paid which we had paid to a member of staff, and left a tip. This experience left a bitter taste after such a nice day and we got more annoyed by this poor customer service, we have traveled extensively world wide, and eaten and drunk in far better establishments, than this wee restaurant. We won't be back and we will certainly do not recommend this place.

Food was great, service was good and then they came to tell us we had to leave after dinner/before dessert despite spending nearly $600 for dinner. Won’t do again.

Lovely staff serving top quality local produce in a great atmosphere. The Langoustines and dressed crab were fantastic

Very frendly and helpful staff, lovely food. In a relaxing atmosphere.

I rated this restaurant a 1 because the service was very poor. The young lady have us a bottle of table water. I had to ask for cups. We ordered our meal which was of poor quality chicken supreme had no sauce 😢 my sister ordered a meal that had chilli in it she asked for them to exclude them as she gets unwell with them. The servicer mixed up the meals to another customer. The girl was called over and a new meal was made. We had to wait on my sister finishing her meal 😩 what was the point in going for a meal together if we couldn't eat at the same time. She got £2 something off her meal. Big deal

We were looking froward to this visit as the reviews were good and the food looked very nice. I guess they had an off night. First of all we were ushered through the lovely atmospheric restaurant and given a table in a plastic windowed extension which felt like an old people’s home. The starter was very good. Cullen skink was delicious, the hummus had a bit too much lemon but a great flavour. The various breads were a bit nondescript but OK. The mains were a complete let down. The chicken supreme was pretty ordinary roast chicken. The beef ragu in pasta came in a watery flavourless tomato wish wash and the beef was tender but again lacked any distinctive taste. The server was attentive. Some Americans came in after us and were told they had 10 minutes to order! They stayed bless them, I wouldn’t have! Worse, a couple sitting next to us had their starters order so messed up that the lady ended up not having one at all! Definitely won’t be making another visit.

Great service from friendly staff. A dog friendly pub too! Our food was very good and I can recommend the goats cheese and beetroot salad and the slow cooked beef cheek. Booking is advisable.

Another amazing visit to The Dreel! This time for a late Sunday lunch, for my birthday ❤️ Delicious warm beetroot and whipped goats cheese starter, after some much needed and awesome bloody marys to start, then perfectly pink sirloin and all the trimmings for my...

Great atmosphere, super friendly staff and excellent food. I walked 25 minutes from Pittenweem and it was worth it!

Passed this little tavern on may occasions on way home to Glasgow and it looked so quaint and always wanted to go in. Had my chance after walking the coastal path from Pittenweem to Anstruther and came across it going into Anstruther. Was not disappointed...

Had a family meal here. Food was excellent, staff very polite, attentive and helpful. We had a really enjoyable visit.

Great pub: great selection of beers, cocktails and homemade lemonades. Seasonal food menu, everything delicious with nice friendly service! Slightly overpriced with the food but would definitely be back. 👍🏻

Evening meal with my wife, sons and their partners Thursday 28/07/23 evening. Welcome was very warm and friendly. Loved the atmosphere and the decor. Wine menu great, food to die for, best we have had all week. Worth every penny. BTW the Bloody Marys are amazing. Thank you The Dreel Tavern. 😁🙏❤️

A great place to eat. Celebrating a special birthday it was the best place to dine. The menu was varied although they had sold out of cod and pork before we dined but what we had was excellent. The Cullen skink was so good with...

Brilliant meal. First class and friendly service.

Very disappointing tonight. We sat down at 6.30pm and soon ordered. Starters were delayed and took around 30 mins to come. Mains were reasonably quick but desserts were a 45 min wait with no apology or warning. Food was ok but nothing spectacular and not worth £84 for two people. The sea trout was a very small portion and the crumble so dry it was like they'd forgotten to mix it with butter. The pesto coated cod was also a bit dry and overpowering with pesto. We overheard the bar man stating Fridays weren't as busy as other nights yet when commenting on the slow service received he made the excuse of it being very busy. When booking I had also requested a candle in my husband’s dessert for his birthday. They managed this for their regular Maggie who was attended to with a free drink on arrival and a candle in her dessert yet nothing for my husband. A bit inconsistent and showing favouritism towards regulars vs visitors. This was our third visit to the Dreel but unfortunately likely to be our last going on tonight's experience.

Absolutely superb, local , friendly and delicious - staff very welcoming!

Amazing food and great service . Lovely , quirky bar area and conservatory type area for our party of 9 and 2 dogs . Goid vegan and gluten free options

This place is called the Dreel Tavern but it’s not a boozer so don’t review it as such . You can have a drink in the covered beer garden if required but booking is a must for a table indoors. Visited on a Wednesday for...

Had a lovely dinner on a Sunday. The staff were very nice. It’s very relaxed and dog friendly. The food was all very tasty and well cooked Parking nearby is a challenge but we couldn’t fault the food. Clean plates all round!

We popped in for a few drinks. The atmosphere was so warm and friendly we stayed till closing time. The staff were wonderful and friendly and the drinks were delicious. We will be back next time we are in the East Neuk

We didn't want to eat. Just an evening drink. It's a pub, inn, tavern, after all. Nope. Not allowed. Unless you go outside. Not exactly a welcoming policy. Will we return to eat? Nope.

Had a lovely meal at the Dreel Tavern! The food was excellent - we had the langoustines and beef tacos to start, and the seafood sharing platter for main. Everything was delicious!

Booked a table for dinner , plenty staff on duty but we weren’t sure who was actually serving our table, several staff asking if we had ordered , and several staff serving different courses! All quite confusing. The food was delicious , compliments to the...

Great meal for 5 friends. Local Langoustines to start which were delicious as was the hummus and focaccia. Pesto encrusted cod, sea trout, pea risotto and a chicken supreme were all delicious. Good selections of wine and beers. Lovely service.

We called here for drinks on a very sunny evening. The staff are delightful, attentive and friendly. I ended up having a delicious sharing plate which was the best I have had! We wished we had been staying in the area longer because the food...

We all had different dishes and all enjoyed our for very much. The service was fine. The only downside is the prices which are a bit high. Nonetheless I'd happily come back.

Overall disappointed. Food was okay, service was slow, outdoor seating area needs work, looks sloppy. Beer was flat. Not recommended

WoW WoW WoW !!!! Visiting from Glasgow & all I could wish, was this this was my local. Enjoying an aperol spritz in the afternoon we decided to book a table for dinner, best idea we could have had. Staff were amazing (Wed 21st) very...

Beautiful setting and a great little pub. Seafood platter was delicious and staff v friendly.

The best we had while staying in Anstruther. The Portuguese sausages are just superb. Good service and stylish decor. Lovely and clean. There is a beer garden too. Would definitely go back.

Booked this for a family early evening meal. Friendly welcoming staff, great table setup for us all as a family (6 adults and 4 kids). Good selection on the menu and specials board. Everyone enjoyed their meal in a great pub atmosphere with our dog...

We went for a drink. Great atmosphere and service. The best Bramble cocktail in Scotland! Highly recommend.

Excellent place and service. Best Bramble cocktail in Scotland!

We were met by the most delightful of staff upon arrival and all throughout our meal. The portion sizes are beyond disappointing, we came away still hungry and requiring crisps. The food was delicious but can only be described as starter portions. Delicious sea bass....

An amazing welcome, superb service and awesome food, a real win!! In the midst of ghe Anstruther Festival we were welcomed and made to feel at home

My wife and I were invited by dear friends for a special-occasion dinner. Reservation at 6. We ordered drinks, starter, wine, and mains. An hour and 45 minutes into the meal, our server—who had been doing a fine job—informed us that they “needed the table,”...

After several visits in the past that we really enjoyed, this time was a total disappointment. We had the sea brass and the sea trout as mains for 23£ each. The plates did hardly do as starters. Sorry, but even the rising costs of living...

I liked the Dreel Tavern al lot! Very nice service and delicious meals. But the last three times we spent a lot of money for a small portion , not delicious and we decided not to try a again. I had seabrass which was a main but looked a starter portion for 23 pounds. And actually not to good at all. We are really wondering what happened. It is not the inflation with half a potatoe and a piece of roots and a small piece of fish.

We were recommend to come here for a Sunday roast so we did and ordered Lamb at £23 a head. expensive I thought but the place was nice and friendly. For the money I was expecting something special and a good plate full. I was...

Love the atmosphere here and the food was undoubtedly good. However the portion size was miniscule for the price. £23 for a tiny piece of sea bass which hid the vegetables underneath. I've seen bigger starters. We ordered a cocktail first but our food arrived...

You could easily drive by and miss this hidden gem. Stopped for a bite to eat and drink today. Warm welcome, all staff warm, friendly and made you the experience very relaxed. Food was first class, will definitely be back. Well done team Dreel.

Keep it up guys! Cullen Skink is amazing 👏 staff and food quality, top drawer ❤ Russell

Popped in here for a well earned refreshment after walking along from St Monan’s in the sun. Walking in was a surprise as it was very dark and our sight may have been impaired due to the outside brightness luckily we never tripped over anyone....

Popped in for a quick pint and a small (very small) glass of wine - left nearly £13 poorer - nice enough place with a beer garden that's seen better days . I won't be rushing back.

We had lunch and dinner here yesterday. Great find, the Dreel has so much character. Lunch we had home made soup,which was wonderful and returned last night for dinner. Highly recommend the scallops, prawn and smoked salmon pasta. The white House wine was fabulous. Definitely...

Popped in for liquid refreshments before walking back to St Monans. Perfect old inn, dog friendly, welcoming owner, great wine, beautifully decorated without losing its character. Will return for food & recommend to others.

We visited prior to dinner to check about allergies and the bar staff couldn’t have been more helpful. On arriving for dinner, we had to wait a minute for table to be free but that wasn’t an issue. The food was great, not a complaint...

Cozy Gastro-Pub with great food and a selection of local beers

The tavern has a lovely friendly feel, good ambience, and has good beer on tap. The food was good, not fabulous but very acceptable. Being called a Tavern we had hoped to be able to have a few beers there too, but it's a restaurant.

Fabulous olde world pub, the food was just amazing.

Really disappointed in our meal yesterday evening. We were squeezed in and really appreciated that however we left hungry. Portions were tiny but tasty. Frangelico ordered was a half measure, then we were asked to vacate the table which was needed at 7. We felt this was due to the slow service. Such a shame, we had been before with family from England and it was amazing. Busy Saturday night we know...just disappointed.

We decided to stop here for dinner while driving through town and are so glad we did! We received very friendly service and enjoyed the food very much.

Went here for dinner with our 2 dogs. Nice atmosphere with friendly staff. Food was excellent. I couldn't turn down the opportunity to try their Cullen Skink, offered as large or small portions. We don't usually have a starter but I was having one my wife asked if she could have a small soup. They usually only do one size but offered her a child's portion, which was great. Plan to visit again before we return home.

What a wonderful welcoming pub. Staff were lovely and the beer was great. Never ate here, however the food looked fab. Would highly recommend a visit.

The Dreel really has it all! Exceptional food, cosy atmosphere & great service. Its a winner all round and highly recommend a visit

Absolutely great, very welcoming and accommodating. What a great experience after a 7 hour drive from the midlands. Menu simple but caters for all. Had the Serloin steak @ £32 but so worth it. Definitely on this visit will return to try another meal. Great job Dreel. Regards Graham. Royal Leamington Spa.😀😀😀

We booked dinner for 8pm and turned up 20 mins early to have a drink before our meal. We were sat at a table until our dinner table was free and told that drinks menu would be brought to us. After 20mins we had ro...

None dog owners should be asked if they are happy to sit in the dog friendly area. I don't mind well behaved dogs but the dog owner this evening couldn't control the dog which spoiled the meal

Lovely lunch , staff are fabulous in warm cosy environment. The tavern is a really nice setting to chill and enjoy a very welcome rest with good wine and food .

We ate outside in the tented style area. My wife had the focacia n Hummus which she really enjoyed and I had the special of toulouse sausages with greens n onion gravy and herb mash. Delicious.

Wee bar is lovely and very old school, however we were sat in the conservatory that adjoins the bar area, and wow there is a really overpowering smell of dog, and I am not exaggerating, it is and was enough to make us gag. Had...

Arrived on a wet and windy Friday evening and after changing table twice soon settled down to a terrific meal ! The friendly service was exceptional and the food top notch ! Thanks folks we are back soon with friends soon, after booking again :-)

Great pub/restaurant in Anstruther on the main road heading towards Pittenweem. Wife and I had different meal selections across the starter/mains/dessert options, but were united in our praise for how good each of the courses were - you could tell that it really benefitted from the combination of good quality fare and an experienced chef. The waiting/bar staff were friendly and enthusiastic about the venue, and the atmosphere in rustic surroundings capped a wonderful experience dining at the Dreel.

How pleasant to go somewhere where the staff are welcoming, actually smile, make you feel welcome and deliver very good food promptly for a price which represents great value for money. Had lunch with friends and we all left feeling we had had a great...

Lovely Cullen Skink Soup 👍😛 The Italian Sausage Linguine was very nice too and Buttery Mash 👍

Great food, great atmosphere and fantastic service! 👏🏼

Had a marvellous family dinner here whilst staying in Anstruther. Great food, lovely surroundings, and really friendly staff. Cannot fault The Dreel Tavern on any level. One tip, make sure and book in advance!!

Only stopped in for one drink, regretfully. Very cosy and friendly staff. I'd certainly go back again.

Came here for dinner. Had booked a table for 7.30, and that's when we arrived. Having visited once before, we knew there were no seats at the bar to have a drink and wait for a table, so we stopped at The Bank for an...

Had drinks in here very friendly staff nice clean place

We went as a family of four - with a 13 year old and a 10 year old. I chose the vegetarian curry (I'm not vegetarian but thought it sounded nice and the menu is fairly limited with around 6 options plus 2 specials). Unfortunately...