Clarets restaurant with panoramic views of St Andrews Old Course golf course to open this spring
A new restaurant is set to open this spring in a popular Scottish seaside town.
A striking new restaurant is set to open in the heart of St Andrews in Fife this spring. Clarets, the latest venture from The Rocca Group, will be located in The R&A World Golf Museum, overlooking the world-famous Old Course.
Clarets, which is on the site of the former Niblick Restaurant, will have panoramic views across the iconic Old Course, sweeping West Sands and the historic Royal & Ancient Clubhouse (R&A), and will serve an all-day dining menu.
Occupying a single-level space with seating for 50 guests, Clarets St Andrews is being designed to deliver a refined yet welcoming environment.
Launching with a breakfast and lunch menu, the dinner service will follow post-launch, and will be a brasserie experience.
On the menu, diners will find morning and daytime favourites such as such as avocado on sourdough, a full Scottish breakfast, eggs Benedict, and plates including a signature haggis toastie.
Starting post-launch, dinner will feature an evening menu designed to complement the venue’s setting. The team hopes this will make Clarets equally suited for relaxed lunches, post-golf gatherings, and atmospheric evening dining overlooking the course. Weekly Sunday roasts will also be on offer.
The venue will also be available for private hire, accommodating up to 100 guests standing or 50 guests seated, making it suitable for celebrations, corporate gatherings and bespoke events with unparalleled views, including special guest speaker dinners from the golfing world as well as some iconic artefacts.
Stefano Pieraccini, managing director of The Rocca Group, said: “Clarets is about more than just food and drink — it’s about celebrating St Andrews.
“We wanted to create a space that reflects the character, heritage and natural beauty of this town, where the views across the Old Course and West Sands are matched by the warmth of the welcome, the atmosphere in the room, and the quality on the plate.
“Whether you’re joining us after a walk along the beach, finishing a round on the course, or gathering with friends for breakfast, lunch or Sunday roast, we want Clarets to feel like a place that truly belongs here and somewhere people feel part of something special.”
Angela Howe, director of The R&A World Golf Museum, added: “Claret’s promises to be an exciting addition to the St Andrews restaurant scene and will build on the success of the Niblick.
“We are delighted to be partnering with Stefano to bring this new proposition to life. The skills and experience of the Niblick team will be complemented by the Rocca team and we look forward to welcoming existing and new guests to Claret’s and The R&A World Golf Museum in the coming weeks.”
Clarets will retain the majority of the existing Niblicks team.
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