Pittenweem Visitor Information – 2022

Welcome to Pittenweem!

Our Visitor Information Guide contains a map of Pittenweem and a guide to facilities and attractions in Pittenweem and the East Neuk of Fife.

Download and print this Visitor Information Guide

Printed copies of the Information Guide are available at the Community Library and Information Centre (20 on map) in Cove Wynd, Pittenweem.



VISITOR INFORMATION

PITTENWEEM AND SURROUNDING AREA

WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK

(NB. Opening times can vary; please check current times on websites and/or Facebook pages.)

PITTENWEEM

  • The Cocoa Tree, 9 High Street – café and chocolate shop 01333 311495 https://pittenweemchocolate.co.uk
  • The Clock Tower Café, 15a High Street – lunches, snacks, coffee and home baking 01333 313111
  • The Dory Bistro & Gallery, 15 East Shore – fully licensed restaurant 01333 311222 online booking www.thedory.co.uk
  • Pittenweem Fish and Chip Bar, 5 High Street – Sadly closed because of fire!
  • Ox and Anchor food stall, Pop In car park, 1 Back Gate – smash burgers and seafood https://m.facebook.com/oxandanchor

ST MONANS

ANSTRUTHER

PUBS SERVING FOOD

PITTENWEEM

  • West End Bar, 32 South Loan, Pittenweem – pub serving meals; beer garden 01333 311587 www.westendbarpittenweem.co.uk
  • The Larachmhor Tavern, 6 Mid Shore, Pittenweem – pub serving meals 01333 311888

ANSTRUTHER

FINE DINING (booking essential)

LOCAL FOOD SHOPPING

  • Pittenweem Hub, 7 Market Place – pharmacy/PO/newsagent/licensed grocer, open Mon–Sat
  • Barnett’s Bakery, 31 High Street – open Mon–Sat
  • Nicholson’s Ice Cream and Sweet Shop, 17 Mid Shore – open 7 days high season
  • The Co-op – medium-sized supermarket in Anstruther, open 7 days
  • Road End, E. Grangemuir Farm – vending machine selling strawberries/seasonal produce https://www.eastergrangemuir.co.uk/
  • St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Company, nr Anstruther, signposted off B9171 – local cheese, open Mon–Fri 10am–2pm
  • Butchers in Crail (Penman) and Anstruther (Minick), open Mon–Sat
  • Anster Deli, 28 Shore St – wine, cheeses, charcuterie and larder products – check for current opening times https://www.facebook.com/ansterdeli
  • The Shellfish Shack, 10 Shore Street, Anstruther, open Mon-Sun 11am-6pm March-Nov; Thurs-Sun 12-4 pm Nov-Feb, 07918 645 347 https://theshellfishshackfife.co.uk

  • The Elie Deli – deli counter and licensed grocer, open 7 days
  • Ardross Farm Shop (A917 between St Monans & Elie) – local produce and frozen ready meals, open 7 days https://www.ardrossfarm.co.uk
  • G&J Wilson/ David Lowrie, Netherton Industrial Estate, St Monans – fresh fish and shellfish, open Mon–Sat
  • Pittenweem Fish House, 11 Milton Road – fresh fish and shellfish, open Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm

OTHER PITTENWEEM SHOPS AND GALLERIES

  • The Coach House, 9 School Wynd – gift shop, nick-nacks, open Thurs–Sat
  • The Dory Gallery, 15 East Shore – paintings, ceramics and jewellery, see restaurant opening times
  • Funky Scottish, 41 High Street – local artists: cards, prints, jewellery, fabrics, ceramics, open Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat
  • The FMA Shop, 22 East Shore – chandlery, clothes, hardware, open Mon–Fri; Sat am
  • The Little Gallery, 20 High Street – small antiques, paintings, open Fri–Mon; Sun pm
  • One Market Place – greetings cards, stationery, gifts, printing services, open Tues–Sat
  • The Pop In, 1 Backgate – new and old, interesting things for sale, open Tues–Sun
  • The Weem Gallery, 16 High Street – paintings, prints, ceramics, glass and jewellery, open Mon–Sat
  • The Woolly Brew, 39 High Street – yarns, patterns, notions and workshops, open Wed–Sat
  • (Previously in Pittenweem) Seaweed n Stuff, now 9 Rodger Street, Anstruther – nautical gifts, chutneys, luxury homemade ice cream. Closed Mon/Tues (except bank holidays)

PLACES TO VISIT

St Fillan’s Cave, Cove Wynd, Pittenweem – key from the Cocoa Tree

Kellie Castle, National Trust for Scotland, 3.2 miles from Pittenweem

Gardens at Kellie Castle and Cambo (near Kingsbarns)

The Scottish Fisheries Museum in Anstruther

Crail Museum and Heritage Centre limited opening, check https://www.crailmuseum.uk

The Secret Bunker – former nuclear bunker & museum, 6.3 miles from Pittenweem

Kingsbarns Distillery

The Isle of May – boat trips from Anstruther

THINGS TO DO OUTDOORS

  • Crazy golf at West Braes, Pittenweem
  • Sea swimming – Pittenweem outdoor pool, West Braes
  • Tennis in Pittenweem, Elie and Anstruther
  • Water sports (sailing, windsurfing etc) at Elie beach
  • Canoeing and archery at East Neuk Outdoors in Cellardyke
  • Golf courses in Anstruther, Crail, Elie, Kingsbarns, Charleton, Dumbarnie
  • Walking the Fife Coastal Path
  • Beaches – the biggest sandy beaches are at Elie and Kingsbarns

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

  • Fire, Police, Ambulance or Coastguard dial 999
  • Doctor in Pittenweem 01333 311307
  • Dentist in Anstruther 01333 311033
  • Accident & Emergency – Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, and Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy
  • Minor Injuries Unit at St Andrews Community Hospital Mon–Fri, 8am–6pm
  • Public Access Defibrillators are located at The Hub, 7 Market Place; Lounge About, 38 James Street; the Fishmarket, Pittenweem Harbour; Coast Health, Routine Row; and the Bowling and Tennis Club, 25 Viewforth Place (see map)

SERVICES

  • Taxi: Pro Taxis 07932 940942
  • Cash: from Post Office when open, or 24 hour ATMs at Anstruther and Elie
  • Petrol station in Pittenweem (bank cards only). Nearest staffed petrol station in Colinsburgh or at supermarkets in St Andrews (Morrisons) or Leven (Sainsburys).
  • Repair garage A&K Autos in Anstruther 01333 311082
  • Robert Adamson Hair Design, 34 High Street 01333 311841

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