Savour the Flavours of Fife
Fife is a true haven for food lovers, where exceptional local produce meets creativity, craft and coastal inspiration. From open-fire dining and farm shops to vibrant food markets, foraging experiences and Michelin-starred cuisine, every bite tells a story of place, seasonality and Fife's rich larder.
1Fire & flavour at The Hide at Lindores
For something truly special, The Hide at Lindores, perched in a stunning hilltop setting overlooking the Fife countryside, offers a luxury BBQ hut dining experience like no other. Guests can enjoy relaxed, open-fire cooking in an intimate, design-led space where seasonal Scottish ingredients are transformed over the flames. With sweeping views and a focus on bold, local flavours, it’s a unique and memorable way to experience elevated outdoor dining during your Open 2027 visit.
2Organic indulgence at Pillars of Hercules Organic Farm Shop
Just along the road, set on the beautiful Falkland Estate, Pillars of Hercules is one of Fife’s best-loved organic farm shops and cafés. Browse shelves filled with seasonal produce, artisan breads, homemade cakes and locally sourced goods before enjoying a relaxed coffee in a beautiful countryside setting. Across Fife, you’ll find lots of farm shops showcasing the region’s rich larder, from coastal delicacies to local homemade preserves and freshly harvested produce including Balgove Larder, Ardross Farm Shop and Blacketyside Farm Shop.
3Bowhouse Food Weekend: Fife’s ultimate foodie gathering
A must-visit for any foodie is the Bowhouse Food Weekends, a celebration of Scotland’s vibrant food and drink scene, bringing together top producers, street food vendors, brewers and chefs in the heart of the East Neuk. Visitors can sample everything from fresh seafood and artisan cheeses to craft spirits and seasonal dishes, all within a lively market-style atmosphere that champions local flavour and creativity. The Bowhouse Food Weekends take place on the second weekend of each month. (10-11 July 2027)
4Coastal foraging with East Neuk Seaweed
Embark on an unforgettable unique coastal adventure in the East Neuk, discovering the rich world of edible seaweed. This immersive experience combines hands-on foraging along the shoreline with expert guidance on identifying and harvesting seasonal seaweeds. The journey culminates in a unique five-course tasting menu, cooked over an open flame and inspired by the day’s harvest, a true celebration of Fife’s coastal flavours and wild ingredients.
5Michelin-Starred dining at The Peat Inn
Fife’s only Michelin-star restaurant, The Peat Inn offers an exceptional fine dining experience in a beautifully restored rural inn. Led by award-winning chefs, its seasonal tasting menus showcase the very best local produce, with each dish carefully crafted to highlight flavour, balance and provenance. Intimate, elegant and deeply rooted in its surroundings, it’s a standout destination for a special dining experience during The Open 2027.
Beyond the golf
Places to visit
Crail harbour – one of the UK’s most photographed harbours where you can also enjoy freshly caught seafood
Lindores Abbey Distillery – where the first recorded evidence of whisky distillation was recorded in 1494
Fisher & Donaldson bakery – indulge in an iconic fudge doughnut
Places to Stay
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