Closed: The Woodside - Fife

After a long day of hacking, we stumbled upon this restaurant which was a welcome find as we were famished. The restaurant has held a rosette for a few years and can be a bit on the pricey side. However, if you dine between 4pm and 6pm, you can enjoy a 20% discount on main dishes like we did. The lounge adjacent to the bar was a pleasant surprise with its glass ceiling and boat-like decor. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. We started with the deep fried brie and redcurrant jelly, which was delicious. My main dish of sea bass with lemon beurre blanc, vegetables, and leek and potato mash was cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. My partner enjoyed the beef stroganoff with rice, which had tender meat and a tasty sauce. We ended the meal with two desserts which were good, although the portions could have been a bit larger. Overall, it was a pleasant surprise and a great dining experience.

John McTaggart and his family run this hotel. He is also the race director for the Donkey Brae run and owns McTaggart's On The Road. The family is incredibly friendly and welcoming, making it easy and delightful to be vegan at their restaurant. The owners and the chef are very knowledgeable about vegan options, offering simple child-friendly dishes as well as more elaborate cuisine for adults. My child enjoyed vegetarian beans and chips, while I savored a delicious vegetarian curry with jasmine rice. They also offer vegan options like a spicy chickpea burger, salads, and fajitas. Non-alcoholic beer and vegetarian haggis are also available. The hotel, dating back to 1873, has a cozy atmosphere. The owners accommodated us without a reservation, seating us at a special table in the bar. I loved our meals and our stay. Thank you.

John McTaggart, along with his family, runs this hotel. In addition to managing the hotel, he is also the racing director for a local event called Donkey Brae and owns another establishment called McTaggarts on the same street. The family is incredibly friendly and welcoming. It was very easy and enjoyable to dine as a vegan here. The owners and chef were very knowledgeable about vegan dining options, offering simple and child-friendly choices as well as more sophisticated dishes for adult vegans. My child had vegetarian beans and fries, while I savored the most delicious and spiced curry I've ever had. The hotel also offers a spicy chickpea burger, vegan salads, and vegan options for fajitas. They even have alcohol-free beer and vegetarian haggis. The hotel has been around since 1873, and the atmosphere is charming. The welcoming owners made us feel special at a reserved table in the bar. We had a wonderful meal and stay here. Thank you, John.

What a venue !! Charming with a historical room to be seen to be believed (clipper room) ! I cannot say enough about the owners and staff who made me feel welcomed and could not do enough ! I was there for a music gig with friends and the music room venue was brilliant , atmospheric and intimate ! The hotel is in a lovely location with historical sites , coastal walks and a golf course nearby.

Excellent meal, wonderful surroundings. I would highly recommend this place for breakfast,lunch and dinner