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The best cocktail bars in St Andrews

St Andrews' best cocktail bars are a short walk from each other in the old town. South Street and Market Street have the restaurants and cocktail bars, Golf Place and The Scores have the bars by the Old Course and the sea, and a country house hotel and a beach cafe are close by.

By the St Andrews Cocktail Week team. Every bar on this page poured a signature cocktail for St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025. Updated 7 November 2026.

Our picks at a glance

ViewsDook Cafe, Hotel Du Vin, One Under Bar
Hidden barsThe Hide
Date nightHaar, Hotel Du Vin, Rogue
Historic buildingsRufflets
Live musicForgan's

St Andrews Cocktail Week: The next St Andrews Cocktail Week runs 12 to 21 March 2027. A signature cocktail from £5 in each bar with one wristband.

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Cocktail bars in the old town

The three medieval streets of St Andrews, with cocktail bars, seafood restaurants, a brewery bar and bistros.

Blackhorn

Burger restaurant · South Street, Market Street and North Street · ££

A casual-chic burger restaurant on Church Street with hot dogs, salads and shakes.

St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025 signatureGin Basil Smash Beefeater Gin, Lime, Sugar Syrup, Basil

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 9pm, Fri to Sun noon to 10pm

10 Church St, St Andrews, KY16 9NW

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Dune

Restaurant · South Street, Market Street and North Street · ££

A restaurant on North Street with brunch and cocktails.

St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025 signatureDune Tequilini Olmeca Altos Tequila, Lillet Blanc, Honey, Lavender Syrup

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon closed, Tue to Sat noon to 1am, Sun closed

80 North St, St Andrews, KY16 9AH

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Forgan's, St Andrews

Forgan's

Restaurant and bar · South Street, Market Street and North Street · ££

A skylit, industrial-style restaurant on Market Street with grill and European dishes from sustainable produce, and ceilidh nights.

St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025 signatureIrish Goodbye Jameson Black Barrel, Kahlua, Caramel, Espresso

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 10:30pm, Fri noon to midnight, Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to 10:30pm

110 Market St, St Andrews, KY16 9PB

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Hatch, St Andrews

Hatch

Restaurant · South Street, Market Street and North Street · ££

A restaurant on South Street with brunch.

St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025 signatureBloody Mary Absolut Original, Tomato Juice, Lemon Juice, Black Pepper, Salt, Tabasco

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day 8am to 5pm

129 South St, St Andrews, KY16 9UH

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Mitchell's Deli, St Andrews

Mitchell's Deli

Deli and kitchen · South Street, Market Street and North Street · ££

A deli and kitchen on Market Street.

St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025 signatureCarajillo Altos Blanco, Vanilla Liqueur, Cold Brew, Dalgona Foam, Grated Chocolate

111-112 Market St, St Andrews, KY16 9PB

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Rogue, St Andrews

Rogue

Restaurant and cocktail bar · South Street, Market Street and North Street · ££

A smart restaurant on South Street with local beef and seafood, plus a classic cocktail bar.

St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025 signatureJalapeño Popper Olmeca Altos Plata, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime, Orange, Jalapeño, Popping Candy

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 11pm

209 South St, St Andrews, KY16 9EF

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St Andrews Brewing Co, St Andrews

St Andrews Brewing Co

Brewery bar · South Street, Market Street and North Street · ££

The St Andrews Brewing Company's bar on South Street.

St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025 signatureDark and Scotchy Havana Club 7, Lime Juice, Scotch Ale Syrup, Ginger Beer

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day noon to midnight

177 South St, Andrews, KY16 9EE

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Tailend, St Andrews

Tailend

Seafood restaurant · South Street, Market Street and North Street · ££

A fishmonger and seafood restaurant on Market Street with a bright, white-tiled dining room.

St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025 signatureBumbo Amaretto Sour Bumbu Original, Amaretto Liqueur, Sugar Syrup, Lemon Juice, Egg White

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 8:30pm, Fri and Sat noon to 9pm, Sun noon to 8:30pm

130 Market St, St Andrews, KY16 9PD

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The Adamson, St Andrews

The Adamson

Brasserie · South Street, Market Street and North Street · £££

A brasserie on South Street with local, seasonal produce in a room with exposed brick.

St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025 signatureLady Dalton Beefeater Gin, Grand Marnier, Lemon, Simple Syrup

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 11pm

127 South St, St Andrews, KY16 9UH

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The Bothy, St Andrews

The Bothy

Bistro · South Street, Market Street and North Street · ££

A colourful bistro over two floors on Church Square, with a menu built on local produce.

St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025 signatureGrapefruit Spritz Malfy Rosa, Grapefruit Liqueur, Raspberry & Rose Soda, Prosecco

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed noon to 10pm, Thu to Sat noon to 11pm, Sun noon to 10pm

3 Church Square, St Andrews, KY16 9NN

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The Criterion, St Andrews

The Criterion

Pub · South Street, Market Street and North Street · ££

A pub on South Street.

St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025 signatureTwisted Paloma Sour Olmeca Altos Tequila, Ben Lomond Orange & Grapefruit GIn, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup & Pink Grapefruit

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day 10am to midnight

99 South St, St Andrews, KY16 9QW

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The Hide

Bar · South Street, Market Street and North Street · ££

The bar at Mitchell's on Market Street, with music.

St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025 signatureCarajillo Altos Blanco, Vanilla Liqueur, Cold Brew, Dalgona Foam, Grated Chocolate

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 10am to 10pm, Fri and Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 10am to 10pm

111 Market St, St Andrews, KY16 9PB

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The Saint, St Andrews

The Saint

Gastropub · South Street, Market Street and North Street · ££

A stone-built gastropub on South Street with a beer garden.

St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025 signatureSolero Malibu Original, Funkin Passion Fruit Purée, Gomme, Milk

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 10am to 11pm, Fri and Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 10am to 11pm

170 South St, St Andrews, KY16 9EG

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Cocktail bars by the Old Course and The Scores

Along the seafront by the Old Course and the West Sands, with sea views, golf history and hotel bars.

Dook Cafe, St Andrews

Dook Cafe

Beach cafe · The Scores and the Old Course · £

A cafe at the West Sands, the beach from Chariots of Fire.

St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025 signatureEspresso Martini Kahlua, Absolute Vodka, Machina Expresso

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day 9am to 5pm

West Sands Rd, St Andrews, KY16 9JD

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Haar

Restaurant · The Scores and the Old Course · ££

A small, stylish restaurant on Golf Place by the Old Course, with local seafood and meat and cocktails.

St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025 signatureTequila Lemon Drop Olmeca Altos Tequila, Yuzu, Triple Sec, Lemon

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue closed, Wed 5pm to midnight, Thu to Sun noon to 3pm and 5pm to midnight

1 Golf Pl, St Andrews, KY16 9JA

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Hams Hame, St Andrews

Hams Hame

Pub · The Scores and the Old Course · ££

A pub on Golf Place, next to the Old Course, with local seafood, steak and whisky.

St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025 signatureHere Comes the Sun Havana 7YO, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, Honey Syrup

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue closed, Wed to Sun noon to 10pm

21 Golf Pl, St Andrews, KY16 9JA

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Hotel Du Vin, St Andrews

Hotel Du Vin

Hotel bar · The Scores and the Old Course · ££

The plush bar at Hotel du Vin on The Scores, with sea views.

St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025 signatureItalian Spring Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup, Mint

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day open 24 hours

40 The Scores, St Andrews, KY16 9AS

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One Under Bar

Hotel bar · The Scores and the Old Course · ££

The bar at Rusacks hotel, by the Old Course.

St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025 signatureTartan Clover Jameson Black Barrel, Sugar Syrup, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu closed, Fri and Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 6pm

Rusacks, Pilmour Links, St Andrews, KY16 9JQ

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The Niblick Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant and bar · The Scores and the Old Course · ££

A restaurant and bar on the first floor of the R&A World Golf Museum, by the Old Course.

St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025 signatureCaramel Espresso Martini Absolute Vanilla Vodka, Baileys, Double Shot Espresso, Carmel Syrup, Salted Chocolate

R&A World Golf Museum, St Andrews, KY16 9AB

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Cocktail bars around St Andrews

Just outside town, with a turreted country house hotel, a resort bar and a bar on the coast.

Kittock's Den Bar

Resort bar · Around St Andrews · ££

The bar at the Fairmont, just outside town.

St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025 signatureBeauty & The Beet Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Brockmans Gin, Green Chartreuse, Beetroot Syrup, Fresh lime juice & Egg white

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day 9am to midnight

Fairmont, St Andrews, KY16 8PN

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Rufflets, St Andrews

Rufflets

Country house hotel bar · Around St Andrews · ££

The cosy bar at Rufflets, a turreted country house hotel with gardens, just outside town.

St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025 signature1924 Beefeater Gin, Cucumber and Verbena Syrup, Elderflower Presse

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day open 24 hours

Strathkinness Low Rd, St Andrews, KY16 9TX

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Historic buildingsDate night

The Braes Bar, St Andrews

The Braes Bar

Bar and restaurant · Around St Andrews · ££

A bar and restaurant at Kinkell Braes, just east of town.

St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025 signatureElderflower Mojito Havana Club 7 YO, Lime Juice, Elderflower Syrup, Lime Cordial, Mint, Soda

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day 9am to 10pm

St Andrews Holiday Park, Kinkell Braes, KY16 8PX

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Evening routes around St Andrews

Three ready-made evenings, each a short walk between stops. Every bar has an alcohol-free signature too, so mix and match and take your time.

An evening in the old town

4 partner bars in the old town, all a short walk apart.

  1. Forgan's
  2. The HideAbout 2 minutes' walk
  3. BlackhornAbout 2 minutes' walk
  4. DuneAbout 2 minutes' walk
Walking route in Google Maps

An evening by the Old Course and The Scores

4 partner bars by the Old Course and The Scores, all a short walk apart.

  1. Hotel Du Vin
  2. Hams HameAbout 3 minutes' walk
  3. HaarAbout 2 minutes' walk
  4. One Under BarAbout 2 minutes' walk
Walking route in Google Maps

Rooftop bars and bars with a view in St Andrews

More on rooftop bars and bars with a view in St Andrews

Cocktail bars for a date in St Andrews

More on date night bars in St Andrews

Bars with terraces and outdoor seating

More on beer gardens and terraces in St Andrews

St Andrews cocktail bars: your questions

What is the best cocktail bar in St Andrews?

It depends on the night you want. For views, go to Dook Cafe, Hotel Du Vin and One Under Bar. For a hidden bar, try The Hide. For a date, book Haar, Hotel Du Vin and Rogue. Every bar on this page made a signature cocktail for St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025.

Where are the best places to drink in St Andrews?

South Street, Market Street and North Street (Forgan's, Rogue and The Adamson), The Scores and the Old Course (Hotel Du Vin, Dook Cafe and Haar), Around St Andrews (Rufflets, Kittock's Den Bar and The Braes Bar) are good places to start. We also have separate guides to date night bars, cool bars, rooftop bars and beer gardens and terraces in St Andrews.

Which St Andrews cocktail bars have rooftop views?

Dook Cafe, Hotel Du Vin, One Under Bar and The Niblick Restaurant & Bar.

Which cocktail bars in St Andrews are open late?

are known for late nights. Check opening hours with the venue before you go.

What's the best area for cocktails in St Andrews?

The most bars on this page are in South Street, Market Street and North Street (13) and The Scores and the Old Course (6). The three medieval streets of St Andrews, with cocktail bars, seafood restaurants, a brewery bar and bistros.

Where can I get a good mocktail in St Andrews?

0 of the 22 bars here made a signature alcohol-free drink for St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025, including .

Which St Andrews bars are good for groups?

Blackhorn, Dune, Forgan's, Hatch, Hams Hame and Kittock's Den Bar all have room for a group. Book ahead at the weekend.

When is the next St Andrews Cocktail Week?

The next St Andrews Cocktail Week runs 12 to 21 March 2027. Signature cocktails start from £5 with a wristband, and every venue serves an alcohol-free option.

What a Cocktail Week night looks like

Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and St Andrews's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.

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St Andrews Cocktail Week 2027

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The next St Andrews Cocktail Week runs 12 to 21 March 2027. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from £5 in bars across St Andrews, an alcohol-free version in every venue, and extra wristband deals.

  • A signature cocktail created for the week in every venue taking part, from £5
  • An alcohol-free drink in every venue
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Bars were checked against each venue and local listings on 7 November 2026. Photos were supplied by the venues for St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025. The cocktails named are the St Andrews Cocktail Week 2025 signatures and may not be on the menu all year. Opening times and menus change, so check with the venue before you go. Price guide: £ good value, ££ mid-range, £££ special occasion.

St Andrews Cocktail Week12 March to 21 March
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