The Keys Bar in Fife

Pleasant bar with good selection of Rum and of course whisky! Sasha was engaging and personable! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Can’t beat that atmosphere! The heady blend of locals, caddies, international visitors and amazing staff. You will not be left with an empty glass for long let me assure you. This establishment should come with a government warning “beware the Amazing atmosphere, all welcome” . The whisky flights are amazing. Good job folks!!

Great little bar. I have never seen such a variety of drinks on offer . There isn't a square inch of space on the shelves behind the bar !.

Nice enough wee bar. Seemed a locals place but some tourists sitting outside with us so not just a locals bar. Great selection of spirits and friendly service. Very small place they fit a lot in. Darts board and toasties on offer but we had already eaten.

Popped in here for a white wine spritzer and managed to get seat out in front which was great to people watch with all the razamataz of the graduates and families all dressed up. Great vibrancy to the place. Bar was packed inside. Seems to be a popular place.

Just popped in for a quick drink,lovely wee bar and a great atmosphere

A great bar with knowledgeable staff re the whisky! Thanks for your help and great place for people watching.

We went in again for some food and we had toasties which were delicious and lovely young ladies gave great service can't wait to go back

Nice traditional boozer, busy but not rammed got a space at the bar and then a seat, decent prices and service what's not to like. My only confusion was why the traditional toilet trough was still in use but had urinals fitted...just to note the toilets are fresh / clean

Visited with 4 golfer friends. This is an amazing bar, especially if you like whisky. We tried the 6 whisky taster menu, amazing. Even better the bar staff give proper measures, are knowledgeable and helpful. Locals bought us different whiskies to try, how amazing is that. Will come back when n xt in St Andrews. Amazing.

Wonderful local bar with great service and real homey feel. We had a blast tasting local gins and hanging out!

On a little visit to St Andrews we picked this lovely pub whilst taking a walk in the town centre. They were proudly displaying a sign which showed them to have been awarded the runner up as Scotlands best bar. They had a nice outdoor seating area and inside a warm atmosphere with a well kept bar and furnishings. I didn't notice any real ale on offer, but they did have a decent selection on other beers. Happy to return on a future visit

Friendly barstaff, lovely atmosphere, what's not to like

A must visit local bar with wide range of whiskey ! I ordered a flight of 6 Speyside whiskey and they are simply delicious! Love the vibes in this bar ! Great service too !

A fantastic independent pub. An enormous selection of drinks to choose from, and the staff are courteous and welcoming. A great time was had talking to other users of the bar, making for a wonderful atmosphere. Russ Abbot would love it here.

Best pub in St Andrews. Always so friendly and welcoming and has fantastic staff

Wee local pub with a great atmosphere, fantastic whisky gantry. Clean toilets, pleasant and friendly staff, not overpriced

Brilliant wee local, great staff, clean toilets, back again has not changed, worth a drop in

Had a couple of beers in here locals friendly enough nice and relaxing couple of hours

Enjoyed my visit with a friend. Very friendly bar staff. Welcoming and pleased is not just for locals. I’ve been in St Andrews 18 years but not a local. Not born here and from England so will never qualify as a local! Only negative is the lighting which is too bright for a pub. Darker would make it more cosy and relaxing. Fix that and my 4 stars would be 5. Thank you.

Not much to offer in terms of food, but they more than make up for it with the seemingly limitless varieties of Gins and Single Malts. Great selection, great service, with a smile, and definitely worth a visit! Got to have the Ardbeg Hypernova, which otherwise isn't easily available any more!

I think it's one of the worst cappuccinos I've ever had. Untidy place, dirty toilets!

Small local bar. Great selection of whisky and gin. Chilled place, staff and beer. Highly recommended.

Nice place for a drink, besides the old guy taking photos of everyone without saying anything. Really creepy.

Had a couple of drinks Saturday tea time. Lovely friendly staff good selection of beers and a really good vibe.

Best pub in St. Andrews by far. Amazing staff, who care about the products they serve. Pub filled with friendly locals and interesting people from far across the world. They always try to cater to people's needs. Just ask and they'll help if they can.

Visited on 24 September 2023. It was pouring outside and windy. The door was wedged open. We left after one drink. The clientele was a lot to be desired. Went to Central instead. It was fab. Stayed there the rest of night. Keys Bar get your door shut on a cold and wet night

Nice pub for a drink and good atmosphere, great service

Not bad! Definitely authentic and very Scottish place. Could have more unique beers on tap, but overall not bad and has an awesome feel in there!

Lovely bar in the centre StAndrews.

If you are looking for a hopping place to grab a drink, this is a great place to visit. Seems like it got busier the later it got. Fun place, but it might seem too crowded for some.

Tremendous selection for whiskey in St. Andrews phenomenal very inexpensive. Wonderful staff. This is the bar I recommend if you're a whiskey in Scotch. Drinker

Beautiful little pub. It’s loud, it’s popular, it’s busy and it’s exactly what you want from a little pub. Perch yourself at the bar and talk to the locals or fellow tourists.

This a classic pub I the heart of St Andrews which never fails to disappoint. Great value , freindly staff and always a freindly welcome .

This is a great little bar on the main street in St Andrews. Some outdoor seating is available. On a nice day, it was a pleasure to sit outside and enjoy a beverage with friends and people watch for a while.

One of the best bars I encountered on my trip between Edinburgh and St Andrews. Frequented by locals, genuine, good beers, one of the local Eli's with the best range of whiskeys (written by a whiskey enthusiast like me) and above all transparency on the prices of the tasting you choose. Unfortunately, it is a rare thing that does little honour. At least in Edinburgh you only find out when it's time to pay the bill. Fantastic and fantastic owners. Real gem!!

Nice little pub with helpful friendly staff

As I looked down at his heart there were three valves in front one behind,the stents were in my mouth.

Best bar in St Andrews for me and the boys for the last 40 years. Ever since the star bar across the road went we've been making our annual pilgrimage here. Staff are brilliant and locals are fine with us too!

Great staff, atmosphere and selection of drinks 👍

They are brilliant with the whisky collection , it's massive , I was astonished and didn't wanted to leave the place. The idea of planting in tranished shoes was so sustainable and creative caught my attention at first sight. The bar has super cosy and archaic vibes. I was in love with the place and it's impossible beauty ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Very homely atmosphere with a few clear regulars present, pleasant attentive staff.

I had a fantastic experience at the Keys Bar! The atmosphere was really cool and relaxing, and the staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly. I was especially impressed by the servers who went out of their way to make us feel at home. One thing I loved was that they even allowed us to bring our dogs inside, which was a huge plus for us. All in all, I had a great time and would definitely recommend this pub to anyone looking for a great spot to unwind with good company.

Keys Bar is great, nice staff, fantastic atmosphere. Only thing I found with bar being so packed, its very hard to hear or speak as it's verynoisy. But loved this place. 👌😄

Friendly bar on the main street. Couldn't have been made more welcome

My favourite pub in Scotland! There isn't a place where the staff make you feel more welcome, there's a reason the St Andrews locals hang out here. No food except toasties and crisps - this isn't somewhere to go eat, it's the kind of place you go for good banter, cold pints, and the definitely one of the best whisky bars in Scotland. It's the type of place to go take a seat at the bar and chat with the locals and the tourists.

Proper locals bar. Very few students and very few tourists inside. Great beer and friendly locals. Try it.

We called in here on our way to dinner. Fabulous little pub full of friendly locals. We felt very welcomed. There were some lovely chocolate treats on the bar that apparently a "vintage chic" makes every Friday for the enjoyment of the regulars. They were divine. We only stayed for one drink but we will definitely visit again.

Nice friendly pub with lovely staff

Cozy dog friendly pub. Nipped in for a wee pint on a freezing day. Staff very friendly even giving our pooch some cold meat and dog biscuit. Highly recommend

A bit noisy but we were visiting ,nice atmosphere though

Great what l would call a PUB staff welcoming, service great. Atmosphere Brilliant met new friends. LOVED IT

Superb local bar with a variety of locals, American golfers, tourists, caravan era etc, and all served with great staff.

Fabulous local pub, friendly staff, great atmosphere ❤️

One of the best whisky bars I’ve found, barmaids very knowledgable and helpful. Proper old school feel to the bar as well. Great couple of hours in there, even on a Sunday night in February! Thanks for your service!

Only local type bar in the town centre with good staff and best prices.

Great to be in a busy pub with a great atmosphere again.

I'm biased because I love a cozy pub but this place has an incredible whiskey collection as well. If you're looking to get a pint in a locals pub in a tourist zone, this is the place!

locals gave us a warm and friendly welcome. Excellent 'top shelf'. Impressive selection of whiskies.

Great wee pub.Very friendly patrons and staff.Whisky drinkers dream .So many brands.Centre of town.

Old school pub in the middle of St. Andrews, great and the best pint of Guinness in town.

Very small inside but definitely the best pub in St Andrews

Nice wee pub good choice of beers and spirits

Found this fabulous pub on a day trip to St Andrews. Made very welcome. We enjoyed toasties tea and a glass of wine. Friendly atmosphere. Friendly staff. Great pub.

Got pint and was flat asked to get head put on it she tried 2 times and time I got back to seat it had no head on it, pub far to bizy need more staff.

Great service and extensive choice of drinks, friendly atmosphere.

We entered this pub, and felt as if we were descendants of the original St Andrews monks. There is only one place that you could have a shot at 4:23pm and nobody would bat an eyelid. A man at the bar, with the wisdom of experience, suggested that we swap our vodka shot for a fireball, and my god was it a good choice. We left 5 minutes after we had entered, better people.

There was an old lady who gave me the most judgement Al, scathing once over I have ever experienced. aside from that, several nice men recommended fireball shots to us and that was a good wholesome bonding moment for the team. I would say it cancelled out the judgement I felt upon entrance (should be noted that the staff are lovely and the judgy woman was a patron)

Nice location, very central, a nice place to drink my everlasting sorrows away (god I am so unhappy with my life, when will it ever get better)

Very busy with great atmosphere

Great pub. Meet the locals, and caddies!

Great pint of Guinness...staff freindly

A good locals pub with atmosphere.

Good wee pub not to expensive for drinks good atmosphere good night out

Yeah, I'm a tourist, too! Came for the golf, but was lured to the Keys for its historical drinking history (since the middle of the 19th Century). Truly a caddie's bar - I was the lone American in the place. I think everyone else was a Scot, but they treated this tourist with courtesy and humor. In fact, when asking the price of an 18-year-old from the list of single malts, I heard one of the funniest quips in my life. It was naughty, so I shan't repeat it.

Nice pub for a pint while the family is shopping. Fast service with a wide selection to please most. Good people watching and centrally located to all the shops.

Super pub! En vacances à St Andrews, nous y prenons chaque soir notre apéritif (whisky et bière).. A connaître absolument par les touristes qui aiment les endroits pour locaux

One of my favs in st andrews. Staff and wonderful, love Claire! Great selection of whiskies, gin and loads more. Great value for money and one of the rare independently owned places left. Go, enjoy, get merry!

Best bar in St Andrews. Great choice of drinks. All staff are excellent, always lots of local characters.

Here for the golf amazing banter from.the locals and visitors staff were run of their feet but served us with a smile ..

Lovely locals favourite,great staff ,very warm ,friendly,best in town

Staff were very attentive and able to recommend drinks based on taste. Probably best bar i have visited in St Andrews

Great beers and whiskies, old Scottish pub

Top class friendly staff and locals, making a great atmosphere and enjoyable time, with best prices and selection of drink we have found in the town

One of the best scotch bars I've ever been to and look forward to my return visit. Make sure you stop by the Keys Bar if you are ever in St. Andrews.

Nice wee boozer in St Andrews. Pleasant bust. Staff ir Braw. Loads oh great whiskeys the toasties and Crisps are the best! Magic!😎👍👍

Staff rude and didn’t show any of the famed Scottish hospitality at all.. called last orders at 11.45 pm served drinks, then lifted them again 12 midnight and threw them down the sink.. we were the only people in the place and on the street !!!

Very good food and wine spoiled by a couple of smelly dogs one even sat on seat, not acceptable

What a great wee find amazing food and drink woukd highly recommend to anyone looking for a day/nightout in st andrews will be back soon

Awesome pub! Superb selection of whisky.

Best cheese & ham toasties! 😍🤤 Nice, welcoming atmosphere 👌

Guy behind the bar was great but this seems a bit more of a locals only pub got stared at like we were from space and the birra morretti didn't taste to good

Haven't been in for a while and popped in when customers were in full for enjoying the darts. All good fun. Were in company of newbies to the Keys and they had problems with their hearing so bit noisy but didn't spoil our visit. Service great

Nice little pub and good selection of drinks

We went to this fab find on Saturday afternoon. Really welcoming and friendly traditional Scottish pub. Huge selection of gins and whisky. Had a toasty, delicious. Staff were really good. Well done. See you soon.

Great little traditional pub, full of character.

Friendly staff, nice traditional pub

Very small bar on the main street that as won awards. Very cosy place with a good atmospheric. Pictures of golfers who have visited and won adorn the bar and walls

Dropped in for a drink in our first day in St Andrews, staff extremely helpful, punters entertaining. Drinks reasonably priced and they do soup n toasties with a bag of crisps flung in. Toilets are good, staff even better, never allowing your glass to remain empty. We returned again to enjoy the atmosphere, probably the best wee pub in Saint Andrew’s with the banter

Great pub. We visit every time we are down