Where to Eat in Elie: The Best Restaurants and Bars

Small unique Scottish Restaurant tucked away just off the main street in Anstruther. A historic little restaurant in the heart of the East Neuk. Was once used as a store by fishermen for there fishing nets. And also used as a smokehouse and cooperage. It was converted into a Restaurant over 40 years ago, and is now owned by local Chef Billy Boyter and his family. The Restaurant also has a small bar selling locally produced beer and a good selection of Scottish Gins and Whiskies.

The Peat Inn is owned by award winning Chef and columnist Geoffrey Smeddle and his wife Katherine. With Geoffrey at the heart of the kitchen and Katherine's warmth and care filling the restaurant, they have been successful in building on the very fine reputation of one of Scotland's most cherished destinations. The Inn has existed on this spot since the 1700s. Today, the Michelin starred restaurant with rooms continues to welcome guests who appreciate the special and very personal experience which is the hallmark of The Peat Inn. Three small dining rooms make up the restaurant, providing an intimate setting for lunch or dinner. Each room is also available for private parties if required. The reception lounge with its deep sofas and open log fire, creates an atmosphere which is elegant and refined and made all the more enjoyable by the friendly and attentive service. A few steps from the restaurant is The Residence where eight individually designed luxury suites offer the opportunity for a rather special night away, where the pleasures of the table spill over into a charming over-night setting. From your aperitif upon arrival to coffee and a liqueur before you have to depart, we are sure you will enjoy every moment of the wonderful cuisine and hospitality at The Peat Inn.

The Pittenweem Chocolate Company and our Cocoa Tree Cafe is a year-round haven in the heart of a picturesque, East Neuk fishing village. Our independent, artisan and family-run chocolatier produces its own chocolates - handmade in Pittenweem - and showcases these alongside fine speciality chocolates sourced from around the world.Beyond the chocolate boutique, discover our cafe's inviting, continental ambience. Vintage charm and stylish chocolat-inspired decor provide the perfect backdrop for good coffee & conversation, a relaxed lunch, afternoon tea or one of our indulgent hot chocolates! In summer Sunshine, relax in our sheltered courtyard garden. On chilly days, enjoy the warming stove fire and subtle cinnamon aromas. Whether you're unwinding after a coastal walk, spending a day with friends or escaping for 'time out', The Pittenweem Chocolate Company and Cocoa Tree Cafe is an idyllic, all-season retreat on Scotland's beautiful east coast. Additional Information: We're open 7 days. Free WIFI. High Chairs, Baby Changing Facilities - Child Friendly! We're dog friendly too! NOTE FROM MANAGEMENT: We prepare our gourmet, handmade snacks and some speciality drinks upon request. We do appreciate your patience and believe your order will be worth the wait.

The Ship Inn at Elie in Fife has long been one of Scotland's most iconic pubs, famous for its great views, stunning location, and even as the only pub in the world to have a cricket team with a pitch on the beach. The owners, Graham and Rachel Bucknall, who also run the Bridge Inn at Ratho (named as AA Pub of the Year in September 2014) purchased the Ship Inn, a pub they both knew very well, in late 2014. After a major 6-month renovation programme, they re-opened a transformed Ship Inn in the summer of 2015. 6 beautiful bedrooms were opened in March 2016. The inn is part of a row of old cottages by the harbour. At its heart is the bar where the comfy chairs and sofas beside the open fires and wood-burning stoves make a welcome sight, especially when it's windy and rainy outside. You are more than welcome just to call in for a coffee, but it's worth stopping longer for a pint, a whisky or a meal in the upstairs restaurant with its views of the bay. The same menu is offered throughout the inn - and if you have your dog with you, he or she is very welcome to join you downstairs - water, treats and even dog beds are provided. The food is of the hearty pub variety, but seafood, locally caught, is high on the menu. Graham and Rachel have also created delightful double and twin bedrooms, all with views of Elie Bay and the Firth of Forth. The Ship Inn is unique in the fact that it has the only cricket team in the UK that plays matches on the beach. From May to September, depending on the tide and after the sand has been rolled flat, the Ship's team hosts matches for other Scottish teams and touring teams from all over the world.