The Tavern in Fife

The food was nothing short of spectacular. Each dish… unique with a fantastic blend of flavours. The menu has a fantastic range of options to cater for everyone. There was a slight wait for our food however, the quality was worth it. We came for the steak pie and were not disappointed, it was served out of the dish at the table with vegetables, chips and a puff pastry top. We were presented with homemade scones before our starters arrived. They also have a tempting dessert menu. From the moment we were seated our waitress, Caitlyn made us feel welcome, hanging our coats up, greeting us with a smile and attending to our every need with impeccable professionalism. Her knowledge of the menu was impressive, and she offered excellent recommendations. She was on the ball and attentive without being intrusive, ensuring our glasses were always filled and that we had everything we needed throughout the evening. Despite it being busy, she made an active effort to get to know customers. The service was prompt, and the food was delivered hot and delicious. Caitlyn went above and beyond to make our dining experience special, her likeable personality and enthusiasm to work shone through in the way she spoke and managed tables on a busy Saturday night. I highly recommend The Tavern at Strathkinnes for a delectable meal with top-notch service. We will definitely return when next in St. Andrews.

I have to say one of the best meals I’ve had it was the pork belly , my wife had haggis stuffed chicken our friend had a sirloin steak and commented that how can a steak taste so different, the service was top of the world and the waitress was very very good, we had a good conversation with her ,

We were at the Tavern this evening because my cousin was visiting and it was a weekly meal stop for our grandparents. Today was our grandfather’s birthday so it was so important to us, that his memory was observed and that the meal was enjoyable. We booked the table and arrived on time. My cousin was told the beer choices and ordered one of them. The waitress came back and said that wasn’t available…a glitch we thought but it seemed to be the theme for the night… My husband ordered chicken and haggis and my cousin ordered soloing steak, her son ordered fish and I ordered fish. Cue the poor young waitress, yet again, to tell us the steak and chicken were unavailable and she said it happens a lot that, at the end of the week, they run out of things…not ideal. My husband can’t eat fish and six of the menu choices were fish based and the risotto was with steak so he was left with the only choice being a starter. Not ideal and no apology whatsoever. I don’t think we will be back and the “trip up memory lane” in memory of our grandfather was not very good to be honest. It seems that you should either ask what they have left before you order or go at the start of the week, when they’ve ordered things..

Fabulous food, as ever, served on fab pottery plates! Loved the meal, ambience and the entertainment, provided in the bar, afterwards - Sound of May! Thanks to everyone behind the scenes - and front of house.

Lovely pub outside of St Andrews. Menu was really nice with varied choices. Decent food and reasonable prices on drink. Ambient cosy feel to the restaurant, service good and nice touch with warm cheese/ garlic scone to begin with! Looking for honest food outwith the ‘high prices’ of St Andrews, definitely worth a visit. Really enjoyed the evening, thank you👌🏼

Stunning food, fantastic service and a quality pint. Great wee village pub with such friendlt staff and customers. A fantastic meal had thank you so much!!

This spot is great for a casual night out in a traditional pub setting. Family run, the menu offers a lovely selection of top quality mains done to perfection. My favourite is encrusted salmon and the fish risotto. You’ll definitely need a reservation as this is a popular restaurant/pub. Monday night there is usually live traditional music. Its off the beaten track which makes it less touristy but the ambiance is always warm and inviting. It’s 5 minutes from St Andrews with stunning views from the edge of Strathkinness. Staff are delightful and attentive.

Visited The Tavern looking for dinner without making a reservation, and although they were fully booked, they managed to accommodate the two of us in the bar for food. The staff were lovely, very attentive, and happy to provide anything we needed. The food was delicious, definitely the best we've tasted in the St Andrews area. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for homemade, fresh, delicious meals whilst in the area. It also has great views from the tables outside.

The food was fabulous. The party of 4 had a different thing from the menu & all were brilliant! Service & friendly staff. Well done you have got the environment, service & food perfect. My new favourite

We had been staying at lodges in Cupar, and The Tavern had been recommended as a place to eat. We were not disappointed. On arrival, we had a warm greeting and shown to our table. The waitress was polite , courteous, and friendly. There was a wait of 40 minutes for our food, but it was freshly cooked to order .We had the steakpie and the haggis chicken both were lovely, we didn't manage dessert . We will definitely be back when we are in the area.

Amazing food at and amazing place with lovely friendly staff. Ate here on Monday and they coped with a group of 11 of us (including 2 children) with no issue. All food was lovely and came within a reasonable time. The children's menu is the same menu as the main menu just with smaller portions resulting in a happy child as she could have what everyone else was having. Very reasonably priced. If we are in the area again we will definetly be back.

Had a lovely meal here and finished it off by listening to the folk musicians and singers in the band. Great ambiance and friendly pub. The only disappointment was that they are no longer dog-friendly in the bar which puts them at a disadvantage with many of the great St Andrews pubs.

Great meal with myself and the wife after reading some previous reviews, great food with background folk Monday music from some locals jamming which was very pleasant. Food was all home made and was of far superior quality to some of the intown restaurants and well worth the taxi ride out. Some fresh and warm hand made scones as a wee freebie also a lovely touch. A very worth while place to visit if you are staying in St Andrews for a few days in a lovely quaint tavern.

This is the second time I’ve visited in the last 6 weeks. I ordered the same thing again as it was so good and I’ve been dreaming of it ever since. The pecan & seaweed encrusted salmon is unbelievable! Please never take it off the menu. The sides with it are perfect too. Every dish on the menu sounds so amazing!!! This is not your average pub grub. The Chef is special, please keep him forever!!!

Lovely location. Service was incredibly attentive and friendly. Food was brilliant, everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal. Will definitely be back!

My brother, his two sons & I ate dinner at the Tavern after a day of golf. Mostly locals but they made us feel welcome. The menu favors sea food. Two of us had their ‘haddock & chips’ and it was very good. Would recommend this place as an alternative to eating in St Andrews

What a find. Great welcome from the moment I walked in. The owner, had great knowledge of his product and his enthusiasm for food and beverage simply shines through. Louise served in the restaurant with charm, finesse and friendliness. Anywhere that offers a huge garlic scone as an amuse bouche is off to a flier in my book. The starter of king scallops and black pudding served on a bed of pea jus was sublime and the fresh and light Albariño only enhanced the flavours messing with my senses. The melt in your mouth steak pie which followed, with hand cut chips and deliciously presented seasonal veg- forced the procurement of a beautiful fruit driven Rioja crianza. Heaven, and two bites into the starter I booked again for 2 days later. I could have had any one of the desserts but plumped (appropriate) for the meringue, strawberry ice cream and Chantilly and Graham sneaked me an off piste glass of Aus Chardonnay dessert wine. The cost of all of this was ludicrously fair given the incredible quality of ingredients and skill deployed in preparing and presenting to guests. I waddled home incredibly happy. Seriously, a very high benchmark has been set for all local hostelries. Thank you.

Didn't get there till late so called to book dinner. Before your meal you are served beautiful home made garlic scones. Bar staff and restaurant staff very friendly.

So friendly and quaint and totally relaxing after a full day at the golf course. Totally worth the short drive from st Andrews and you wont regret it. Enjoyed some Friday nite music as well. Food was great and the view across the road is fantastic.

The atmosphere is very friendly. Scallops were lovely, the black sausage was cooked to perfection. Fish pie was great just would like to have a little more of the delicious sauce. Salmon with pecan crust was. A little underdone but was fixed quickly by the kitchen. The portions were generous, I even left some! The mango sorbet and coffee affiliations were both well done to perfection.

Delicious food, delightful service & good value. This is a popular eatery though, so booking is essential.

This may be a pub but the food quality and tastiness is excellent. The service is good. Worth a visit and is good value for money

My wife and I were staying close by for the weekend, and saw the Tavern was walking distance, so we chanced our arm with a last minute booking. There was a function on, filling the main dining room, so we were in a seperate room. We were worried we might be forgotten about but it was the opposite - staff were on the money, very quick and attentive. I had the fish tacos and pork belly and my wife had the haggis and mushrooms and risotto. The quality of the food was unbelievable, especially for the price. Our two courses, two beers and a bottle of wine was around £100 and worth every penny. At the end of the meal, we asked if there was a local shop as we needed milk for tea in the morning. Unfortunately there wasn't, but after we asked for the bill, the bill came with a bottle of milk from the kitchen, as they 'couldn't see us go without a cup of tea'. If you're in the area, go out of your way to visit. If you're not, go out of your way to visit.

I ordered the salmon coated with nuts and a herb butter sauce. The salmon was burnt black at the bottom. Fortunately my companion loves burnt food so he ate it. The rest of the salmon was very dry and there was no sauce. The restaurant was busy and nobody came to see if our meal was ok. When the girl came to remove our plates I asked about the sauce and said that the salmon was dry and badly needed it. She came back after talking to the chef and said that the sauce was underneath the coating . My companion had the smoked haddock risotto which was divine. Not impressed with the salmon though

We had been at this restaurant several years ago and had wonderful meals. It was delightful to return this May and enjoy eating here again. The staff are all friendly and the food is delicious. The prices are reasonable and the portions are very generous. It is worth the 10 minute drive from St Andrews and very easy to find.

My husband and I managed to book one of the last tables available tonight and had a fabulous dinner at this little gem, accompanied by some great quality live music! The food was amazing!!! I am a vegetarian and often have to settle for not so interesting/tasty options, as the majority of smaller restaurants still seem to treat vegetarian dishes as second class. This was not the case at all at the Tavern! I had a vegetarian haggis wrapped in grilled aubergine with some red cabbage and cauliflower rice, amazing sauce and chunky chips on the side! And it was absolutely delicious!!! I am inspired to attempt to replicate this dish at home! The second veggie option on the menu was Mushroom and Courgette Risotto, which I am sure would have been as delicious as the dish I had. My husband had pork belly stuffed with apples, which he said was very tasty! Special mention deserve freshly baked scones with butter served here as an appetiser (in place of more common bread rolls)! Service was very professional and friendly! We will definitely be back again!

I chose brie in breadcrumbs with beetroot relish and although the brie was tasty there was very little beetroot relish. I chose cheesecake for pudding and I was offered cream instead of prosecco sauce but, to my surprise, the cream was out of an aerosol tin, sweet and tasteless. I never even found the cheesecake under all the aerosol cream!

First visit and would return, charming tavern with excellent service and good quality food. Near St Andrews, local family business apparently

It‘s a small drive from St. Andrews but worth the trip! The food is great. One the best steak pie I had so far. The service is good, the staff is very friendly and makes you feel welcome!!!

Would recommend to anybody staying in the St Andrews area. Really great food and changing menu. Great value for money given the quality of the food.

Visited St Andrews on several occasions and had always heard good things about here but had never been. Finally booked for dinner on our trip this year and glad we did! The food was beautiful, we had the soup to start and the added touch...

Best meal during our trip. Absolutely delicious. Second visit to St Andrews while visiting our daughter studying at the university and had missed this lovely restaurant first visit. Wonderful local feel and atmosphere. Good to make reservation. Highly recommend!

Visiting family means only one thing. Go to a happy place, this is it. Friendly staff at this family owned restaurant is just one of the reasons to not pass here.

We had booked a table of 12 tonight for a family birthday as visiting the area. We were given the same room at the back for our party only. The service was great, a good mix of checking up on us and leaving us to...

What a charming place. Excellent food and excellent service, a very warm atmosphere and enjoyable evening. Thank you to the young gentlemen who had us laughing all evening. Will be back

Our favorite restaurant in Scotland. Reasonable pricing for the quality of the food. Great for when you "just want a good meal". Finally, we were able to return post-Covid, and thankfully this restaurant survived, and can I even say better than before! We stay for...

Lovely village pub restaurant with great food and service. It was recommended to me through another site and it lived up to it. Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and the food was amazing. Loved the hot smoked salmon starter with horseradish and the vegetable risotto. Only...

Ambiance and charm are the order of the day as soon as you set foot in this wee gem. Without booking we ventured to the Tavern on a typical Monday evening ( not the best idea with good reason; the place was booked solid )....

We had a meal in The Tavern 2 weeks ago. It's about 15mins from St Andrews but well worth a visit. The staff are helpful, the food is tasty and home cooked. The bar has a friendly welcoming ambiance. There is parking just outside. Would...

We had a fantastic meal at the Tavern on Wednesday, during the Open golf championship. Barbara and the whole team were very welcoming - the atmosphere was wonderful. We had a really great meal - scallops with black pudding, followed by rib roast of beef...

The welcome and service at the Tavern was as friendly and efficient as always. The food was again very good, but perhaps not quite as good as on previous visits, but the most disappointing aspect is that the menu has not been changed. It is...

In St Andrews for graduation and finding reservations for a large group was difficult and expensive. Found TripAdvisor recommendation for the Tavern at Strathkinness and it was perfect. Owner Barbara was funny. I called for reservation for 18 and she said, "no problem, we served...

Booked a table for 7pm as we had been a long time ago and keen to see what it was like now. Arrived to be told there wasn't a table and the bar seating area was available if OK. Later we were told a table...

Partner had the scallops with Stornoway Black pudding starter, I had chestnut/mushroom/ port soup - both were delicious! This was followed by an amazing fish pie, and a melt in the mouth venison pie. Astonishing quality at very reasonable prices - service was also first...

Had dinner here on our way back to the campsite from St Andrew’s. Staf were great, very welcoming and the food was delicious. Will definitely go back when in the area.

Visited twice during our weeks holiday in St Andrews. Menu slightly different on both occasions. Beautifully cooked and presented food. Great portion sizes. Nice friendly service. The complimentary cheese and garlic scones to start are to die for! I’d strongly recommend booking in advance. Will...

A restaurant/bar with traditional character, relaxed friendly atmosphere. Staff were really genuinely friendly and offered good food suggestions and recommended a nice Rose wine. Food was really tasty and great portion size. Easily recommend the mushrooms with haggis and any of the Risottos. We ate...

A treat meal out for the last night of our family holiday with our 2 teenage sons! It did not disappoint! Lovely surroundings , friendly, helpful and attentive staff and the most delicious food and drink! Very reasonably priced too! If you are in the...

This is a lovely, cozy country pub which we discovered on a trip to delightful St Andrews. We were met with very friendly and attentive staff who looked after us throughout the whole experience. The food was simply amazing; freshly home-cooked, of very high quality...

This is a family run restaurant with superb food. We enjoyed it so much we came back two nights later. My wife loved the mussels. Highly recommend.

It was good, a cute wee pub with varied pub grub. It was a bit pricey for what it was I thought; but the food was cooked well. I got scallops and haddock risotto which was nice. I think we were the only diners in...

Friendly helpful staff, great food, lovely pub. We had steak pie, pork belly, gammon and salmon. Panacotta pud was to die for.

Late lunch for two of us venturing out again to one of our favourite places since the start of the pandemic. All safety measures in place and a warm welcome. Food delicious, my starter of scallops,black pudding and pea purée amazing. Husband fish pie delicious....

Visit on 2nd September 2021 with my wife and adult son, and received a lovely welcome. The dining room gives you a lovely and relaxing feeling with beautiful views. The menu was all that you want with a great selection to suit all tastes. The...

Lovely food, great service , fabulous management .our only regret is that We couldn’t finish our meals ! 👍👍xx

I took the family to the Tavern at the start of August to celebrate my partners birthday, I won't say which one. There was 16 of us but that caused the owners and their team no problems. We were able to enjoy a drink and...

Went on a three day camping trip to the Nydie campsite and the Tavern was a little bit of a walk along from the site with lovely views over the fields to the water the lady at the site told us to book before going...

Great welcome. Serves fabulous food every night. Lovely local welcome with a great selection of gin, whiskey., lager and beer. Well worth a visit.

Fantastic pub - cosy, welcoming and usually a great selection of beers on tap. Staff are all really friendly. Great views across the Eden estuary from the outside terrace. Food is excellent - the complimentary cheese scones to start are always delicious - and I...

Recently moved locally and wish to support local business. Food was excellent but hospitality poor. Two young girls serving were friendly and good. Landlord made no effort whatsoever to chat or make you feel welcome. Lacked atmosphere and certainly did not make you feel welcome....

Visited The Tavern last night, and had a wonderful meal.........dishes were all beautifully presented - and delicious! All the staff were so friendly, and efficient. What fabulous pottery they use - all these touches make such a difference to a meal - compliments to all...

We've had some amazing meals here over the years, all the family, from the youngest to the oldest. Their burgers are huge, fish is always fresh and I had a hunk of belly pork the other day that was the size of a full joint....

A few miles outside of St. Andrews, this place is definitely worth a visit. In short, great food, big portions. Helpful and friendly staff. Would definitely visit again if I’m visiting St. Andrews.

Post lockdown lunch. This place will not disappoint. Service, food and price spot on. We had the beetroot and black pudding salad as starter, followed by smoked haddock risotto for my missus, and a burger with monterey jack cheese for me. Couldn't fault this lovely...

What a fantastic restaurant gastro pub style with an amazing different menu, we had oysters very fairly priced and delicious and spoilt for choice of mains and sweets , if you enjoy good food you would not be disappointed in this rural gem

A great pub with excellent food. I loved the Mushrooms stuffed with Haggis in a "Hot Toddy" sauce! The service was excellent and the young lady who looked after us was just lovely. Thank you!!!

Dined here for last 18 months never had a bad meal great local sourced food good menu well presented great staff the SeaFood and Steaks are some best we have tasted

Lovely genuine warm welcome. A beautiful old building with a fabulous view. We sat inside but there was outside seating too. Vegetarian, vegan & gluten free options. Nice selection of starters and mains. Food was lovely and fresh and beautifully prepared. Big portions too. Everything...

It was suggested we eat here when on holiday in the area. The staff were friendly, were wearing masks and social distancing was being observed. However, the food was disappointing. We decided to have burgers but the meal was basic and the burgers were dry...

Fantastic friendly helpful staff. Excellent food and Great menu. Very clean and neat. Thorough COVID measures in place.

Visited on 31st Aug. Delicious food, comfortable & safe surroundings. Looking forward to returning with my by husband.

Was at the tavern on sunday afternoon and had the roast beef. This was the best bit of beef I have had in a long time and it was great value for money (£12.50). It was deliciously cooked and it came with vegetables, roast potatoes,a...

Booked a table for Sunday lunch, 30/8, with a couple of friends. We recommended eating here as we’d been before and the food had been good. Today’s Sunday Roast Beef was beyond awful. Two in our party ordered it and when one asked the other...

Had seen some good reviews about this place and booked whilewe were staying in the area. Food was stunning - very relaxed place but felt happy that all necessary precautions were taken. All meals were beautiful especially the black pudding and mushroom starter and steak...

Excellent food, excellent service. Steak cooked to perfection and haddock risotto was lovely, and to top it all off fantastic puddings. Good value for money.

Really good, home cooked pub food. We enjoyed every course. And the prices are sensible for this area. Very Covid secure as well. One of the few places we've visited that cleans tables and chairs after every visit.

Very relaxed atmosphere but really good food. The haggis stuffed mushrooms are a real treat. I had the steak risotto which was very good too. The four of us would definitely go back.

Heard about this place on tripadvisor and it did not disappoint. The food was fantastic, made with quality ingredients and good options on the menu. Would definitely recommend going here.

Another great fresh takeaway fish and chips which are still available even although The Tavern is now open. A brilliant pit stop for a refreshing drink and food if you’re passing through. On a sunny day great to take advantage of outdoor seating with a...

It’s the first time we have been here in a couple of years but when we are visiting family we always have to come. During these difficult times the Tavern have done really well with the social distancing and we felt safe with our young...

Extremely rude owner / bar woman, denying empty table to us because there was only two of us yet her friend came along and sat at it on her own. Zero social distancing! She was brushing against people clearing tables and wash asked or told...

Great food and fantastic service, The restaurant was very clean and guidelines were followed. Very welcoming staff would highly recommend

Recommended by a friend and loved it! The food was reasonably priced as were the drinks in the bar, all staff members were wearing PPE and following rules. Would recommend

Food was nice enough, meals fairly expensive for what it was but of average quality other than the fish. The fish was extremely fresh and lovely. 5 small soft drinks were £6ish so those were reasonably priced. We checked online for a menu and booked...

Expensive, gruff staff and poor quality food. They write out the bills by hand and lump rounds together i.e. 4 drinks cost you £22.10 and not how much each. My wife and I suffered severe stomach cramps and diarrhea 30 mins after leaving.

Great wee pub restaurant and great food finding my way in the area at a difficult time for food but this ticks all the boxes very friendly staff goid surroundings great view and great food steak and lobster was superb

Whether or not she was the owner or not (I've assumed here), she was extremely rude to us and made us feel unwelcome. Evidently she was having a bad day, but no need to take it out on us.

Glad we chose here, table had a lovely view despite poor weather. We ordered two starters and a main to arrive all at once to make our own tapas style meal. The haggis and smoked salmon starters were absolutely superb and the burger main was...

phoned on the off chance on saturday leaving st. andrews and booked short notice. staff were lovely food excellent and well presented. only complaint my medium/rare which i never seem to get lol was bang on apart from the steak was massive with thicker bits...

We were treated with a fantastic warm welcome and enjoyed a first class pint of Guinness whilst selecting from a good range of options on the menu. The deep fried Brie and mushrooms stuffed with haggis were the most popular in our group an both...

Managed to get a last minute booking in the restaurant. We’ve been several times before but this was our first meal out since covid restrictions. Food was good my steak pie has been better but it was still lovely. Gammon steak was 22oz and delicious

It’s great to know that we have local restaurants offering take away service during the pandemic. Anyone living in the Strathkinness area should definitely try out The Tavern. Order in advance or in the day and receive some excellent, fresh food. We had huge portions...

The Tavern although coronovirus closed is offering a takeaway service. We had fish and chip collected last night and it was a lovely tasty welcome treat. Thank you very much for continuing to provide meals to us in Strathkinness in these difficult and upsetting times.

We were recommended to eat here in 2018 and enjoyed the food so much that we had to go back in our return to the area in 2019. It didn’t disappoint, the food and service here are absolutely fabulous and the food is fairly priced....

Stopped off here for a meal by chance. The staff were extremely welcoming and helpful. The food was delicious and fresh and reasonably priced for the quality. Service was fast and friendly. Complimentary scones while we waited on our meals. Would definitely recommend.

Went for lunch Friday 21st Feb 2020 with my wife and two friends and thoroughly enjoyed it. Food was good freshly made and good quality. It was served well presented and the staff were very pleasant. Will definitely be back. The tavern itself has a...

Lovely staff, very nice food with a large menu full of lots of choices. Good for a quiet evening meal or a family celebration meal. Very nice setting.

Another good discovery for lunch in the St.A area. We ate in the pub area rather than the dining room - this was atmospheric, a good retro / traditional setting. The food was freshly prepared and there were specials on the menu which we sampled....

Popped in here for a quick Christmas Day drink when visiting the area. Lovely atmosphere and we were made very welcome. Pity we hadn’t been staying longer or we would have been back!

Six of us and a baby had a lovely birthday lunch here. We got a warm welcome and nothing was too much trouble. Everyone was catered for, even those who couldn't have milk in their pudding go a lovely meringue, with birthday candle. My smoked...