Emma Mykytyn Sunday Roast with Old Course views at new Clarets St Andrews
A new Sunday roast destination has arrived in St Andrews, and it comes with one of the most iconic dining backdrops in Scotland. Clarets, the latest restaurant from The Rocca Group, has opened upstairs at The R&A World Golf Museum overlooking the world-famous Old Course, West Sands and the historic Royal & Ancient clubhouse.
We were lookkng forward to a traditional roast dinner experience paired with panoramic golf course views, read on to see if we got this!
Sunday Roast in St Andrews With a View
Located above the first tee of the Old Course, Clarets combines relaxed dining with one of the most recognisable views in Scottish golf. The restaurant has been designed with warm burgundy interiors, natural textures and a mix of lounge seating and dining tables to create a relaxing atmosphere.
For anyone looking for a St Andrews Sunday roast with a difference, Clarets has the added appeal of dining surrounded by golfing memorabilia and historic trophies while watching golfers tackle the Old Course.
What to Expect at Clarets St Andrews
Clarets is an all-day dining venue with breakfast, lunch and evening dining. Alongside the Sunday roast menu, diners can expect dishes such as:
- Full Scottish breakfast
- Eggs Benedict
- Signature haggis toastie
- Relaxed brasserie-style evening dishes
The restaurant has been developed by The Rocca Group, the team behind well-known Scottish venues including The Seafood Ristorante in St Andrews and Café Calton in Edinburgh.
Golf, Roast Dinners and St Andrews Atmosphere
Clarets is aiming to attract both golfers finishing a round on the Old Course and visitors looking for a memorable Sunday lunch in St Andrews.
With uninterrupted views across the famous links, Clarets could quickly become one of the most sought-after spots for Sunday roast in Fife.
What we ate at Clarets
We relaxed into our afternoon with a couple of glasses of wine Routas Viognier and
Routas Syrah, both from Provence.
It wasn’t long before the roast came out.
Three healthy slices of tender beef, vegetables and a crisp yorkshire pudding. You can also order cauliflower cheese and pigs in blankets as sides. We decided to keep some space for dessert.
Our only criticism of the roast is actually that there was too much beef! We would have preferred another potato, or two..are there ever too many roasties?
Actually another couple of minus points was the toilets are downstairs in the R&A shop and cocktail napkins on the tables instead of bringing proper sized napkins.
This was forgotten after the dessert.
He was so happy after dessert that he stole my spoon to make sure he had every single bit!
Foodie Explorers Thoughts
Happy bellies after the Sunday roast here. We loved the relaxed ambience and, of course, the view. The beef was tender, yorkshire pudding crisp and you need to keep space for their sticky toffee pudding
Where is Clarets?
Clarets is located inside The R&A World Golf Museum, Bruce Embankment, St Andrews, KY16 9AB.
Book a table at Clarets Cafe & Brasserie
Book direct with Clarets Cafe & Brasserie here.
The restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner service. Booking is recommended as we saw some sad guests being told the restaurant was full.
