The Dreel Tavern in Fife

Excellent food, great service. Cosy atmosphere next open fire. Dogs welcome. Good choice of cocktails, made properly.

Absolutely outstanding service and food. Definitely going to return.

Top quality food and service. It is without a doubt the best restaurant in Anstruther but it is also likely the most expensive one. You get what you pay! Menu is varied and they also have daily specials. Food presentation is great and tastes even better!

We were well catered for a relatives funeral buffet

The food has definitely gone downhill since I last visited unfortunately. I took a friend who was visiting from the States and he had a watery cullen skink which was 50% chives. Truffle parmesan chips were just parmesan and the sticky toffee pudding was pretty unimpressive with cheap tasting ice cream. The staff are friendly as always and the atmosphere is lovely but for £80 I was pretty regretful that I’d decided to come for lunch. Would only come for a pint in the future.

Absolutely fantastic find, the food was delicious, a small but perfectly formed menu with something for everyone. Carefully curated flavours and perfectly cooked. We had the pork belly, thai mussels, sea bass and sticky toffee pudding. Couldn't fault. Lovely staff as well, great atmosphere (especially with the fire on in the winter). We'll be back!

My wife and I decided to go to The East Neuk of Fife for a change and have lunch. I read about The Dreel Tavern a couple of days ago online and I’m so glad I did ! We looked in on the off chance, what a warm, friendly welcome from Gregor. We sat by the log fire crackling away and we ordered a sharing sea food platter which was excellent. The whole menu looked fantastic. Gregor looked after us and what more can I say? An exceptional host who brought us exceptional food prepared by an exceptional chef offering exceptional value. We look forward to our next visit sooner than later. Thank you to every one at The Dreel Tavern.

Fabulous food, great cocktails, fine wine and very well looked after by all the staff that evening. Would highly recommend a visit.

Enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the Dreel Tavern last night. The food was superb, the service was friendly & attentive, and the general atmosphere was welcoming and a real home from home. We couldn’t have asked for more. Thoroughly recommended!!!

Fantastic lunch & drinks with friends. Great service, delicious food & amazing cocktails. Loads of delicious choices, highly recommend the charcuterie board. Can't wait to go back!

Lovely wee place great food service was brilliant. Worthwhile visiting.

Great historic pub. Excellent service.

We enjoyed this restaurant. Our server was great and very helpful. There were lots of gluten free options. The gf food I had was excellent.

Lovely meal served by attentive and friendly staff.

Told that quiz night was on and had no tables available although there was and had too sit outside in the cold with dirty tables,went back inside and there were plenty of tables available,locals looking at you like the slaughtered lamb from the movie and American werewolf in London, believe it,it happened,sad people.

My wife & I recently spent two and a half weeks traveling around Scotland. We dined at a lot of good & great restaurants during our travels, but the Dreel Tavern was our all around favorite! Food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent. We had dinner inside the warm & inviting interior then took our dessert & whisky outside to enjoy the beer garden. Staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. Can't recommend the place enough. We were able to get a table early evening in the middle of the week without a reservation, but during busy times/days you'd be better off reserving a table in advance.

The food was nothing special and slightly overpriced. There were no vegetables or greens with my main meal. I ordered fries for some kind of veg and they were so salty that I struggled to eat them. They were caked in fine table salt.

Amazing food and friendly professional staff. Two visits in three days both visits were brilliant.

Very disappointing. Gnocchi dishes were lacking in flavour and expensive for such a simple meal. Pasta and smoked mackerel were OK but were no better than a quick 10 minute meal thrown together at home. On the plus side it is a beautiful building and the staff were friendly.

Awesome meal at the dreel. Nice selection of starters but unusually went for the Wagyu burger. Twas excellent and the chips were really amazing. Proper skinny French fries cooked to perfection. With a nice reasonably processed bottle of PicPoul

Can’t really complain about the food as it was very good. However, after ordering the cheese and biscuits for £13 and only receiving 3 small crackers for a large amount of cheese, I asked for extra crackers. I was told they could only offer them in 3’s and I had to pay extra. I kindly declined this offer. Our bill for 2 was nearly £150 and I felt disappointed by their lack of customer service/awareness over such a small outlay for them.

2 signs of a good restaurant - busy (booking is essential) and a small menu. Food was excellent and service friendly and attentive. Not cheap but you get what you pay for. Highly recommended, but be sure to book ahead.

Can’t really complain about the food as it was very good. However, after ordering the cheese and biscuits for £13 and only receiving 3 small crackers for a large amount of cheese, I asked for extra crackers. I was told they could only offer them in 3’s and I had to pay extra. I kindly declined this offer. Our bill for 2 was nearly £150 and I felt disappointed by their lack of customer service/awareness over such a small outlay for them.

Love this pub, we will retun ASAP

Our first time in The Dreel Tavern. I found it on Google Maps as I searched for ‘pubs near me’. An old worldly pup with a central stone fireplace which I’d imagine would make for a cosy retreat in winter. Lovely welcoming staff. Tasty, varied food ( great French fries) A choice of areas to sit..bar area, snug, conservatory, beer garden and also another room off the bar. We chose it because it was DOG FRIENDLY. Our poodle was served water and biscuits too😃🐾🐾 Will remember here if we are ever passing through again .

Stopped by here for a refreshment while walking the Fife Coastal Path. Lovely outside seating areas . Very tasty sharing platters and wine . Service friendly and helpful

Visited during the pittenweem arts festival, so quite busy. This may have caused the slow service we experienced. Food was good, though prawns a bit over salty. A little pricey for what you got. We sat outside in a little cabin, which was not as sheltered as I expected

“Fantastic Family Dining Experience at Dreel Tavern” We had a delightful family meal at Dreel Tavern whilst staying in the area, and it exceeded our expectations in every way. The mackerel linguine was a standout—cooked to perfection with a rich, flavorful sauce that paired beautifully with the fresh, tender fish. The meat and cheese platters were equally impressive, offering a well-curated selection of local delicacies that were both visually appealing and delicious. What made our experience even more memorable was the cozy atmosphere. We chose to sit outside under the shelter, and despite the light Scottish drizzle, the outdoor heaters kept us warm and comfortable. There’s something uniquely charming about enjoying a great meal while listening to the soft patter of rain. If you’re visiting the area, I highly recommend stopping by Dreel Tavern for a meal. Whether you’re after a quick bite or a leisurely dinner, the combination of exceptional food, friendly service, and a charming atmosphere makes it a must-visit.

Had a gorgeous time at Dreel Tavern! Ordered the East Neuk seafood sharing board and it did not disappoint. Great selection of seafood, all locally caught and produced, with some truffle and parmesan fries to share too! Service was excellent and beer garden was lovely, especially on a summers evening 🌞

lovely fresh langoustines to start & tasty sunday roast

7 of us ate here on wed 26th June and were mightily unimpressed with what we were served with from the standard menu. 2 of us had the cheapest salad dish @ £17:00, with an extra over charge of £5.00 for a very small chicken garnish which was the only edible item on the plate for a total of £25.00 each The remainder of the Salad comprised 1 rock hard twig of broccoli and a small serving of Gravel like grainswhich were scattered over the plate.... A Posers only place i would suggest ! Not one of the 7 of us felt we had received anywhere near value for money, and are amazed that the place is still trading, so be warned, if you want food , then you will be in the wrong place for that. Gordon

Great food and just a lovely pub, great atmosphere

Nice decor, but not a real ale pub, more food oriented, and very, very expensive. Back to the Bank as considerable cheaper. Won't be back, staff only interested in selling their food. Not for drinkers

Beautiful little pub, great atmosphere and amazing food. Would highly recommend.

Excellent menu choice, food and service. Will definitely be back

We had a fantastic Sunday lunch for four adults and five children aged 5 and under. The Sunday roast was absolutely delicious and the kids menu items were top shelf quality too. Beer and wine selection is good and we were very well looked after by the staff.

Smoked mackerel linguine and cocktails were excellent 🌟

We came here for lunch and enjoyed the food so much we returned for dinner on the same day. Drinks selection was excellent, including the wine list and beers on tap. The staff were very friendly. The pub itself is beautifully decorated, so rustic and cosy.

What an absolute gem of a Pub. Service was outstanding and the chef kindly accommodated some slight changes to the menu to keep us both happy. We would definitely come again if we are in the area again. Thank you Dreel Tavern. Dog friendly and very welcoming.

Just had drinks but enjoyed the atmosphere

Delicious food, great wine, excellent service, incredible building full of history and charm

A lovely old pub full of character.

Very nice atmosphere and a lovely pint.

Loved it brilliant bar definitely be back.

Just nipped in for quick drink, very attentive when we arrived, but getting 3 drinks seemed to take forever, stood at bar for wee bit longer than needed as they saw me standing but never acknowledged me or said they'd be right with me either, don't get me wrong, girls were very nice, but stood about talking to each other mostly when waiting for drinks, lovely place inside and out, but felt service was my only gripe, felt as we weren't ordering food they didn't give the same attention, might go back, don't know, put me off a bit, sorry.

I love everything about this place! The food is amazing, the service superb and the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. What more could you want from a Tavern?! It's our favourite place in Anstruther and it's got some strong competition so that makes it even more impressive.

Best pub in the area no comparison💪💪

We were served by Luke who anticipated everything we needed and was friendly and helpful the whole time. The food was great as well (linguine and Cullen skink) but we wanted to give a shout-out to Luke especially!

a bit expensive but beautiful place

Amazing service, food & atmosphere! Loved it so much & we’ll be back. Well done team!

Very disappointed with Sunday dinner sirloin beef was full of fat and gristle,made complaint made at bar with waitress and she was not very nice,4 of us can't be wrong and price was over £23 pounds not good value for money, waitress offered to take 10 percent off bill chief came out had a look then scampered not even an apology,shame nice we pub but service and food not great,we paid and left .

This was our first time back at the Dreel since before the pandemic. Still charming, quaint and cosy with a relaxed atmosphere. It was very busy so it's clearly popular. The three of us had lunch at a table in the bar area where there's a lovely open fire. The food was excellent - there's quite a varied menu - and the service friendly and efficient. We'll continue to have the Dreel on our list of suggested eating places for our B&B guests and we'll definitely be back ourselves.

Excellent good, friendly service, pleasant surroundings.

We had a warm welcome and 6 of us were seated at a round table which made talking and hearing easy. Service and information was tops and we enjoyed all we had to eat

Pricey but special, great night

£11 for a glass of wine. You are having a laugh. Could buy a bottle of decent wine for less than that and sit at the harbour and enjoy the view over the sea.

A hidden gem of a restaurant in the East Neuk. Unique traditional setting with friendly staff and a creative menu cooked to perfection

We especially love the Dreel in the winter. A table near the fire is a joy. Food delicious. Veggie option saved by the addition of aubergine to the specials. Everything we ate was 10/10 and cocktails the absolute best. We’ll be back. Please if you are nearby, pop in for a lovely meal in this cosy and welcoming place.

Came here on a cold, wet, windy afternoon to be met with a lovely warm, cosy open fire and an equally warm, inviting hostess. Cask ales, wooden beams, friendly atmosphere, just what you wood wish for. Came back in the evening for a hearty steak dinner and some more cask ales 😉 Food was amazing. Was not disappointed in any way. Staff so friendly, just a very pleasant experience. Would highly recommend. 👍☺️

Visited for late lunch, booked a table to call in after a good walk along the coast. Very cosy with log fires on. Shared the seafood platter which was delicious. Really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Staff were pleasant.

Such a cute cosy pub. Very happy with everything, especially the staff and food choice, being dairy-free, gluten-free and egg-free (MM).

Popped in here for a drink and so glad we did. Like stepping back in time! Nothing beats the experience of walking in from the cold to be met with the heat from roaring open fires, we counted 3 but thinking there may be more. Unfortunately we couldn't sample the food as we really didn't appreciate how busy this place was. When it's fully booked you know it's good. After checking the menu we made a promise we'll be back at a later date to book a table and enjoy the experience properly.

Brilliant pub great staff and great selection of food great staff too👍👍

We booked a table at the Dreel on a weekend break to Cellardyke to celebrate my wife’s birthday. The food was, without exception, outstanding. We started with a sharing plate of hummus and warm focaccia, which was light, crispy and delicious. We followed that with a slow cooked beef and nduja risotto, and braised beef cheek with colcannon mash - again, both flawlessly cooked and beautifully presented. The food, setting and lovely, friendly staff made this a memorable evening. We’ve already booked a return trip next month.

Cosy intimate atmosphere and food was amazing. Flavours were new and intriguing. Loved it all.

Just what we were looking for! Dog friendly, accommodates a wide range of dietary requirements and some of the most welcoming staff I have ever had the fortune to meet! Plus their Halloween decorations are on point 🍁

Had fantastic meal at the Dreel Tavern, its dog family friendly with lovely welcoming staff. We enjoyed sampling the new menu, in particular the salmon curdo starter was delicious and the Sunday Roast. There is a great wine and cocktail selection, the best Mai Tai in town. Thank you so much to the Dreel team, the meal and service was outstanding, we will definitely be back!

We couldn't sit for a drink before the meal, as it's not a pub. The meal started fine, staff seemed nice - but we waited over an hour between starters and main course with (many) staff walking past us, without clearing the table, or saying anything. Odd serving behaviour. The place was not full at that time - so assume it was a slow kitchen - but the staff at the front should have acknowledged it and us. Won't rush back!

Nice pub with open fire. Staff were friendly and service was good. Nice atmosphere.

Ambiance topissime, cheminées, vieilles pierres, lumières douces... On se croirait ds la taverne de Harry Potter ;) Cuisine excellente et accueil très chaleureux. J'ai adoré et je recommande ! Incontournable si vs passez à Anstruther.

Arrived earlier than we had booked having explored and walked for hours. Happy to just chill with a drink outside. Staff asked us if we would like to eat earlier than we booked, we were hungry so delighted to do so. The pub is a wee gem, the staff are attentive, friendly but overall professional, you watched them working as a team, kind and supportive of each other. The food then, the charcuterie was stunning and so large was boxed up for us to take home for supper. Every cheese was described, as were the meats and pickles. Win win. Then the sea trout...The king of fish in our opinion, cooked simply and the star of our meal. Advised not to order sides with this due to size of starter. I truly cannot wait to return with some other loved ones. Scottish food and hospitality at its finest.

We arrived at the pub for drinks after a long day walking, we had a drink each as we were very tired out and they needed the table back after an hour. Unfortunately the young blond lady who originally had been helpful earlier, accosted us in front of diners, asking loudly had we paid the bill, how very rude and assumed we hadn't paid which we had paid to a member of staff, and left a tip. This experience left a bitter taste after such a nice day and we got more annoyed by this poor customer service, we have traveled extensively world wide, and eaten and drunk in far better establishments, than this wee restaurant. We won't be back and we will certainly do not recommend this place.

Food was great, service was good and then they came to tell us we had to leave after dinner/before dessert despite spending nearly $600 for dinner. Won’t do again.

Lovely staff serving top quality local produce in a great atmosphere. The Langoustines and dressed crab were fantastic

Very frendly and helpful staff, lovely food. In a relaxing atmosphere.

I rated this restaurant a 1 because the service was very poor. The young lady have us a bottle of table water. I had to ask for cups. We ordered our meal which was of poor quality chicken supreme had no sauce 😢 my sister ordered a meal that had chilli in it she asked for them to exclude them as she gets unwell with them. The servicer mixed up the meals to another customer. The girl was called over and a new meal was made. We had to wait on my sister finishing her meal 😩 what was the point in going for a meal together if we couldn't eat at the same time. She got £2 something off her meal. Big deal

We were looking froward to this visit as the reviews were good and the food looked very nice. I guess they had an off night. First of all we were ushered through the lovely atmospheric restaurant and given a table in a plastic windowed extension which felt like an old people’s home. The starter was very good. Cullen skink was delicious, the hummus had a bit too much lemon but a great flavour. The various breads were a bit nondescript but OK. The mains were a complete let down. The chicken supreme was pretty ordinary roast chicken. The beef ragu in pasta came in a watery flavourless tomato wish wash and the beef was tender but again lacked any distinctive taste. The server was attentive. Some Americans came in after us and were told they had 10 minutes to order! They stayed bless them, I wouldn’t have! Worse, a couple sitting next to us had their starters order so messed up that the lady ended up not having one at all! Definitely won’t be making another visit.

Another amazing visit to The Dreel! This time for a late Sunday lunch, for my birthday ❤️ Delicious warm beetroot and whipped goats cheese starter, after some much needed and awesome bloody marys to start, then perfectly pink sirloin and all the trimmings for my...

Great service from friendly staff. A dog friendly pub too! Our food was very good and I can recommend the goats cheese and beetroot salad and the slow cooked beef cheek. Booking is advisable.

Great atmosphere, super friendly staff and excellent food. I walked 25 minutes from Pittenweem and it was worth it!

Passed this little tavern on may occasions on way home to Glasgow and it looked so quaint and always wanted to go in. Had my chance after walking the coastal path from Pittenweem to Anstruther and came across it going into Anstruther. Was not disappointed...

Had a family meal here. Food was excellent, staff very polite, attentive and helpful. We had a really enjoyable visit.

Great pub: great selection of beers, cocktails and homemade lemonades. Seasonal food menu, everything delicious with nice friendly service! Slightly overpriced with the food but would definitely be back. 👍🏻

Evening meal with my wife, sons and their partners Thursday 28/07/23 evening. Welcome was very warm and friendly. Loved the atmosphere and the decor. Wine menu great, food to die for, best we have had all week. Worth every penny. BTW the Bloody Marys are amazing. Thank you The Dreel Tavern. 😁🙏❤️

A great place to eat. Celebrating a special birthday it was the best place to dine. The menu was varied although they had sold out of cod and pork before we dined but what we had was excellent. The Cullen skink was so good with...

Brilliant meal. First class and friendly service.

Very disappointing tonight. We sat down at 6.30pm and soon ordered. Starters were delayed and took around 30 mins to come. Mains were reasonably quick but desserts were a 45 min wait with no apology or warning. Food was ok but nothing spectacular and not worth £84 for two people. The sea trout was a very small portion and the crumble so dry it was like they'd forgotten to mix it with butter. The pesto coated cod was also a bit dry and overpowering with pesto. We overheard the bar man stating Fridays weren't as busy as other nights yet when commenting on the slow service received he made the excuse of it being very busy. When booking I had also requested a candle in my husband’s dessert for his birthday. They managed this for their regular Maggie who was attended to with a free drink on arrival and a candle in her dessert yet nothing for my husband. A bit inconsistent and showing favouritism towards regulars vs visitors. This was our third visit to the Dreel but unfortunately likely to be our last going on tonight's experience.

Absolutely superb, local , friendly and delicious - staff very welcoming!

Amazing food and great service . Lovely , quirky bar area and conservatory type area for our party of 9 and 2 dogs . Goid vegan and gluten free options

This place is called the Dreel Tavern but it’s not a boozer so don’t review it as such . You can have a drink in the covered beer garden if required but booking is a must for a table indoors. Visited on a Wednesday for...

Had a lovely dinner on a Sunday. The staff were very nice. It’s very relaxed and dog friendly. The food was all very tasty and well cooked Parking nearby is a challenge but we couldn’t fault the food. Clean plates all round!

We didn't want to eat. Just an evening drink. It's a pub, inn, tavern, after all. Nope. Not allowed. Unless you go outside. Not exactly a welcoming policy. Will we return to eat? Nope.

We popped in for a few drinks. The atmosphere was so warm and friendly we stayed till closing time. The staff were wonderful and friendly and the drinks were delicious. We will be back next time we are in the East Neuk

Had a lovely meal at the Dreel Tavern! The food was excellent - we had the langoustines and beef tacos to start, and the seafood sharing platter for main. Everything was delicious!

Great meal for 5 friends. Local Langoustines to start which were delicious as was the hummus and focaccia. Pesto encrusted cod, sea trout, pea risotto and a chicken supreme were all delicious. Good selections of wine and beers. Lovely service.

Booked a table for dinner , plenty staff on duty but we weren’t sure who was actually serving our table, several staff asking if we had ordered , and several staff serving different courses! All quite confusing. The food was delicious , compliments to the...

We called here for drinks on a very sunny evening. The staff are delightful, attentive and friendly. I ended up having a delicious sharing plate which was the best I have had! We wished we had been staying in the area longer because the food...

We all had different dishes and all enjoyed our for very much. The service was fine. The only downside is the prices which are a bit high. Nonetheless I'd happily come back.

Overall disappointed. Food was okay, service was slow, outdoor seating area needs work, looks sloppy. Beer was flat. Not recommended

WoW WoW WoW !!!! Visiting from Glasgow & all I could wish, was this this was my local. Enjoying an aperol spritz in the afternoon we decided to book a table for dinner, best idea we could have had. Staff were amazing (Wed 21st) very...