From the team behind Dulse · St Andrews
A weekend away in St Andrews
Dean Banks opened his first restaurant, Haar, in St Andrews in 2019. Today there are six boutique rooms upstairs, 50 metres from the Old Course, and two more of our restaurants a short walk away. Here's how to make a weekend of it.
Haar with Rooms · 1 Golf Place
Stay at Haar, by the Old Course
Six boutique rooms above the restaurant, awarded five AA Gold Stars. Soft furnishings from The White Company, Laura Thomas Co. toiletries made in Scotland and a minibar stocked with our own gin, vodka and cocktails. Wake up to a continental breakfast, then walk out to the West Sands.
Top floor
Master King
Panoramic views across the Old Course, the West Sands and the North Sea. King-size bed, Smart TV and an en suite with a rain shower.
Town views
Standard King
Views over the town, a king-size bed, Smart TV and an en suite with a rain shower. Made for couples and solo trips.
Quiet side
Cosy Double
At the back of the building, so it's quiet. Small but comfortable, with an en suite rain shower and Smart TV. Ideal for a short break.
Dinner downstairs
Haar, relaxed fine dining
Four AA Rosettes and a place in the Michelin Guide. Scottish produce with a twist from Dean's travels, served as a tasting menu or from the lunch menu. Stay the night and add the tasting menu to your booking, then it's just the stairs to bed.
- Wednesday: dinner from 5pm
- Thursday to Sunday: lunch 12pm to 3pm, dinner from 5pm
Also in St Andrews
Two more tables a short walk away
Haar is one of three Dean Banks restaurants in St Andrews. Spritzes and sharing plates on South Street, seafood and cocktails on North Street.
Amber · 159 South Street
Mediterranean plates, spritzes and late drinks
Inspired by Dean's travels around the Mediterranean. Sharing plates, steak frites and cocktails made with our own Lunun Gin and Mond Vodka, under a glowing arched bar. Grab a £5 tiramisu from St Andrews' first tiramisu window on your way out.
- Open every day from 12pm
- Until 1am on Friday and Saturday
- Dogs welcome before 5pm
Dune · 80 North Street
Scottish seafood, lobster rolls and cocktails
Small and large plates from the day's catch, trout pastrami, seafood crumpets and the lobster rolls people queue for. Cocktails and wine in the loft bar under the neon.
- Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm until late
- Lobster Shack daily from 11.30am until sold out
- Walk-ins welcome
A weekend, sketched out
Two days, three restaurants
Saturday lunch
Lobster rolls at Dune
Start on North Street with lobster rolls, oysters and a cocktail. Then check in at Haar and walk the West Sands.
Saturday night
The tasting menu at Haar
Dinner downstairs, metres from the 18th green of the Old Course. Your room is just upstairs.
Sunday
Spritzes at Amber
Breakfast at Haar, a wander through town, then sharing plates on South Street and a tiramisu for the road.
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FAQs
St Andrews questions
How close is Haar to the Old Course?
50 metres. Haar is at 1 Golf Place, St Andrews, a few metres from the 18th green.
What rooms are there?
Six boutique rooms in three types: the Master King on the top floor with views over the Old Course, West Sands and the North Sea, the Standard King, and the Cosy Double at the quiet back of the building. Every room has an en suite with a rain shower.
Can I add dinner to my stay?
Yes. You can add the Haar tasting menu to your stay, or book a table on its own. Haar serves dinner on Wednesday, and lunch and dinner Thursday to Sunday.
When are Amber and Dune open?
How do I get to St Andrews from Edinburgh?
Take the train to Leuchars, the nearest station, then a short bus or taxi ride into town. If you're driving, Haar is at 1 Golf Place, KY16 9JA.
Can I buy a stay or dinner as a gift?
Yes. Haar gift vouchers are sold online.