Whey Pat, St. Andrews

About us

It's the bar with the longest history in St Andrews which, according to the staff, makes it the most experienced and thus the greatest. Somewhere near this site from as early as the 12th century, enterprising locals were serving up gruel to pilgrims as they entered the West Port. The 'pat' from which the pub takes its name was the pot they served it from. The current building dates from 1902, but there's been a hostelry here since 1580. All of this has led to the most traditional and homely of bars, the kind of place you can set your clock by the regulars. Popular also with postgraduate students, real ale drinkers and tourists, The Whey Pat guarantees the friendliest of visits.

Facilities

FoodReal aleCricketFootballRugbyTerrestrial TVCask Marque

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Reviews

501 reviews

4.3/5

audrey ainsley

5 months ago

No food yet till kitchens are altered... However .... still great atmosphere.. great real ale... and wine.

Alexander R

6 months ago

Excellent and friendly atmosphere, best pub to host large groups of friends. Food portions are massive and the staff are really friendly. They also have a darts board which make it an excellent game to play with a group of friends.

Debbie De'Ath

7 months ago

We had a nice drink here on a Saturday night, sitting in the back room (past the area where people were enjoying a game of darts). It was comfortable and a nice atmosphere in a proper pub, rather than a bland corporate chain. The bar manager was very friendly and welcoming.

Rachel Lochhead

11 months ago

Nice pub, been going for years and always a good spot for a pint! Absolutely gutted that the nachos have changed, not up to the usual standard of the WheyPatchos which I used to love! More cheese and bring back the chilli please ;)

Rob Mizelle

1 year ago

Nice spot for a pint. It was quiet when I arrived, but then quickly about 25 students who all knew each other arrived. It was very lively then, in a good way