Travel Reference
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THE PEAT INN
Six miles west of St Andrews in the village also called Peat Inn, this superb
restaurant
(
01334-840206;
www.thepeatinn.co.uk
;
3-course lunch/dinner £19/40; lunch & dinner Tue-Sat)
, backed by a commodious suite
of rooms, makes a great gourmet break. The chef makes a great effort to source premium-quality Scottish produce
and presents it in innovative ways that never feel pretentious or over-modern. The split-level
rooms
(s/d £150/195;
)
look over the garden and fields beyond; breakfast is brought to your chamber to enjoy at your leisure.
There are various all-inclusive offers available. To get there, head west from St Andrews on the A915 then turn right
on the B940.
Drinking
PUB
Central Bar
(
www.taylor-walker.co.uk
;
77 Market St)
Rather staid compared to some of the wilder
student-driven drinking options, this likeable pub keeps it real with traditional features, an
island bar, lots of Scottish beers, decent service and filling (if uninspiring) pub grub.
West Port
(
www.maclay.com
;
170 South St; )
Just by the gateway of the same name, this sleek,
modernised pub has several levels and a great beer garden out the back. Cheap cocktails
rock the uni crowd, mixed drinks are above average and there's some OK bar food.
PUB
Vic
(
www.vicstandrews.co.uk
;
1 St Mary's Pl)
Warehouse chic meets medieval conviviality in
this strikingly restored student favourite. Walls plastered with black-and-white pop culture
give way to a handsome, high-ceilinged bar with sociable long tables down the middle
and an eclectic assortment of seating. Other spaces include a more romantic bar, a dance
floor and a smokers' deck. There are regular events.
BAR
