Best places in St Andrews, United Kingdom to visit (UPDATED January, 2024)

Best places in St Andrews

Discover the best places in St Andrews, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 3.7K places in the city.

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Tribe Yarns

Yarn store

5.00 (951 reviews) (~11.38 km from centre)

Arthur's Seat

Historical landmark

👍👍 This wasn't a planned walk we was doing but we ended up walking up there. Absolutely beautiful views from the summit, quite rocky when you get to the top. I thought it was easier than it looks, some good paths up there and some steps too with chains for support going up these. There was me thinki...

4.90 (3.3K reviews) (~49.56 km from centre)

Cilantro

Indian restaurant

👍👍 Had a really good time eating at Cilantro today. All of the food we had was delicious, and the staff were attentive and friendly 10/10 service. Hope to be back again in the future

5.00 (483 reviews) (~48.26 km from centre)

Holyrood Park

Park

Parkland around the slopes & crags of Arthur's Seat, with walking & cycling paths & a loch.

4.80 (12K reviews) (~49.31 km from centre)

Makars Mash Bar

Scottish restaurant

Unfussy restaurant specialising in mashed potatoes flavoured with meat or vegetarian toppings.

$$ $$

4.80 (5.1K reviews) (~49.91 km from centre)

Simply Greek

Greek restaurant

Compact, casual diner serving traditional Greek skewers, wraps & desserts, with vegetarian options.

4.90 (741 reviews) (~48.21 km from centre)

Topping & Company Booksellers of St Andrews

Book store

👍👍 Best bookshop I’ve ever visited. Signed and first editions very affordable. My signed, first edition was the original price. Lots of books and a really unique interesting selection.

4.90 (694 reviews) (~0.2 km from centre)

Arbroath Cliffs

Park

👍👍 This is a great walk, very picturesque, well made path, lots of places to explore, just need to be careful, they are cliffs and so steep in places. Lots of coastal features, stack, arches, islands, birds, crashing waves etc. Big car park at start.

4.90 (653 reviews) (~28.57 km from centre)

The Kitchin

Fine dining restaurant

Tom Kitchin uses French techniques on Scottish produce in refined, chic converted whisky warehouse.

$$$$

4.80 (1.9K reviews) (~46.67 km from centre)

Old Course

Golf course

Iconic, storied 18-hole links, founded in the early 15th century, with a casual snack bar & cafe.

4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~0.55 km from centre)

Dundee Law

Tourist attraction

Historic natural landmark with panoramic views from the top plus a series of hiking trails.

4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~18.68 km from centre)

Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park

Park

This woodland park with 5 hills offers nature trails & a 19th-century cliffside tower.

4.80 (1.2K reviews) (~37.45 km from centre)

Gullane Beach

Beach

👍👍 There is a car park (£2.50 for the day); newly refurbished toilet blocks with changing room and outside shower. In good weather there is an ice cream van. There is an accessible picnic area for disabled / elderly with a great view of the beach (walk past the toilet blocks). There are several tarm...

4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~33.53 km from centre)

Soul Vegan

Vegan restaurant

👍👍 The best Asian and vegan restaurant in Edinburgh that I have been to so far. You would experience the authentic Malaysian taste from dishes made in an unexpected way. The Laksa noodle soup and Rendang sauce were some of the best I have ever had. They are both highly flavourful with distinctive tast...

4.90 (501 reviews) (~49.96 km from centre)

Tribe Yoga Leith Walk

Yoga studio

👍👍 I worked for Les Mills Australasia Corporate (creators of RPM, Body Pump etc) was a spinning instructor and have been to bike classes all over the world and without a doubt, these are some of the best classes I've EVER been to! I went to 3 classes whilst visiting my in laws in Edinburgh and each one...

5.00 (316 reviews) (~48.53 km from centre)

Platform 41 Coffee

Coffee shop

👍👍 i was so hungry & looked at the places nearby. so fortunate to choose this place. such a nice people working, very friendly. definitely will come back again 🧡

5.00 (307 reviews) (~49.32 km from centre)

Empanadas del Poeta

Venezuelan restaurant

Streamlined takeaway offering classic Venezuelan plates, empanadas & street food-inspired dishes.

$ $$$

4.90 (460 reviews) (~47.89 km from centre)

Foxlake Adventures CIC

Outdoor activity organiser

👍👍 Fantastic place. Kids (12, 17 & 18) had a brilliant time on the Foxfall course and the staff couldn't have been friendlier. Excellent coffee shop and great seating area around the lake. Highly recommend

4.80 (949 reviews) (~40.87 km from centre)

Fingal

Hotel

Posh quarters in a reclaimed ocean vessel featuring elegant dining, a cocktail bar and a ballroom.

4.90 (448 reviews) (~46.34 km from centre)

Little Lies

Boutique

🫤 I really used to love this website when they first started and would save up each month to buy items from them, I love how they value rock and roll, it truly is unique. However, I feel like the brand have taken a different approach over the last few years and the clothes have become very expensive a...

5.00 (286 reviews) (~31.65 km from centre)

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Best places in St Andrews, United Kingdom