St Andrews may be best known as the Home of Golf, but there's much more to this charming coastal town than golf. Set on Scotland's east coast in Fife, St Andrews is filled with independent cafés, historic pubs, and seaside treats that capture its relaxed student-town spirit. Some must-try places in St Andrews, whether you're visiting for a day trip or a weekend escape.
The Cheesy Toast Shack has become a St Andrews favourite for its incredible toasties. Just off Woodburn Place on the edge of the East Sands Beach, you can enjoy its golden toasties and seaside views. A must try is their famous Macaroni Cheese Toastie! But be sure to take out the seagull insurance!
Just a short walk from St Andrews Harbour and the East Sands Beach car park. Take your toastie down to the beach, watch the waves roll in.
Few pubs in the world can rival the history and location of The Jigger Inn, found right next to the 17th hole on the Old Course at the edge of the Old Course Hotel on Old Station Road. Once the stationmaster's lodge for the St Andrews railway, it's now one of golf's most iconic watering holes.
Inside, you'll find golf memorabilia lining the walls. Step outside and you're overlooking the 17th fairway of the Old Course, one of the most famous holes in the game. It has views back into the town over the Swilcan Bridge towards the R&A Clubhouse and Hamilton Grand. Enjoy a signature Jigger Ale and soak up the authentic St Andrews atmosphere. On a good day, sit out the back and watch the golfers pass as they head to one of the most iconic holes in golf.
Round off your visit with something sweet from Jannettas Gelateria, a St Andrews family business serving handcrafted ice cream since 1908. Located on South Street, Jannettas has a selection of 54 flavours of gelato on offer. Flavours change daily, using local produce where possible.
The perfect stop after exploring St Andrews Cathedral or the nearby harbour. On a sunny day, you'll often find a queue down the street, but it's worth the wait. Grab a cone, wander through the cobbled lanes, and enjoy one of Scotland's best-loved gelaterias.
St Andrews offers more than just its golf. Enjoy a toastie by the beach, a pint overlooking the Old Course, and ice cream by the Cathedral ruins in the sunshine. Making St Andrews such a special place to visit.
The Cheesy Toast Shack sits right by East Sands Beach, a short walk from St Andrews Harbour.
Yes, The Jigger Inn is open to the public, not just hotel guests. On the edge of the Old Course beside the Old Course Hotel.
Jannettas Gelateria is located at 31 South Street, just a short walk from the Cathedral ruins and the harbour.
