Modern dining, traditional pub and elegant bedrooms

We wish you a berry Christmas

As the nights draw in, the Shoregate elves have been hard at work planning the perfect Christmas and Hogmanay.

From festive feasts to our New Years sirloin roast, there’s something for friends, work colleagues or the whole family.

Dinner that delights

Using the best ingredients from local suppliers, our seasonally changing dinner menu will ensure you’ll want to come back time and again.

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Stay in style

Our four elegant bedrooms offer all the luxuries and thoughtful touches you’d expect in somewhere as extraordinary as Crail.

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Lunch you'll love

Whether you’re mildly peckish, or completely ravenous, our mouth-watering lunch menu has something for everyone.

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A local pub for everyone

Our traditional bar is steeped in history and offers the warmest Scottish welcome whether you’re in for a quick pint, a slow glass of wine or an amazing cocktail.

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Welcome to The Shoregate, where the charm of historic Crail and the best in Scottish food and drink combine to ensure you’ll never want to leave.

Our modern dining room and our historic bar offer a variety of fantastic food and drink that showcases the finest of Fife and the East Neuk.

We’re open for lunch and dinner five days a week from Wednesday – Sunday; reservations are recommended.

Four elegant bedrooms will give you a perfect nights sleep and our tempting breakfast menu will see you through the day.

Whether you’re stopping in Crail for the wildlife, the walking, the golf, a wedding, for a family event, or a relaxing getaway, we’ll go the extra mile to ensure you have an amazing stay.

Session nights in the bar occur every two to three weeks on Wednesday evenings from 20:00 to 22:30.

If you’re a player, a singer, or just like to listen, pop along for tunes and songs old and new. All are welcome and there’s no charge.

awards and reviews

MICHELIN Guide listed

The Shoregate is listed in the Michelin Restaurant Guide 2025.

The Times / Sunday Times

We are honoured to be included in the 100 Best Places to Stay in the UK 2025. One of just seven in Scotland and the only establishment in Fife.

The Telegraph

Top travel writer Mark C. O’Flaherty came to stay in the spring and awarded us a fantastic 8/10. Read his full review in The Telegraph Travel Section.

You can also read more about us in The Herald, The Scotsman, The Luxury Editor and OutThere Magazine.

We’re a stone’s throw from Crail harbour, just nine miles from St Andrews and no more than 30 minutes away by car from six amazing beaches and over two dozen golf courses. The 95 bus stops right in front too.

Upcoming events in and around Crail

Crail Folk Club

The dining room is open half an hour early from 17:30 on guest nights. Enjoy a pre-show dinner then enjoy some of the finest folk and acoustic music.