Harden's says
This historic Scottish pub has reopened (after a two-year refurb). Former Rochelle Canteen staff - chef James Ferguson and front-of-house Alethea Palmer - are in charge.
Harden's survey result
Summary
Chef James Ferguson and partner Alethea Palmer relaunched this country pub about five years ago and it’s acquired quite a reputation (and received a glowing review from The Scotsman’s Rosalind Erskine in November 2023). Our feedback is also good if slightly more mixed: fans say it’s “simply fantastic” with “a relaxed atmosphere, plenty of space between tables and a sunny garden; not to mention excellent cooking with robust, delicious flavours using much local produce including seafood”. One critic, though, found the menu “hit ’n’ miss” and another reported some friction having “dared to criticise” a dish.
Summary
Part of the Balcaskie Estate – which provides much of the produce for the menu – this seventeenth-century pub is run by chef James Ferguson and front-of-house Alethea Palmer, and continues to be highly rated for its short-but-impactful menu that would look just as at home in Shoreditch as it is in the middle of Fife.
Summary
“Great ingredients” and “brilliant cooking” is a formula that has worked to a T at this seventeenth-century pub owned by the nearby Balcaskie estate, which provides much of the produce on the menu. After a two-year refurb it reopened in 2019 under chef James Ferguson and front-of-house Alethea Palmer, both former Rochelle Canteen staff. James is by all accounts “a chef who truly delivers on the simple and local mantra”.
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9-11 Main Street, Kilconquhar, KY9 1LF
Restaurant details
Kinneuchar Inn Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Really flavoursome food. Good size portions but not overfacing or too rich. Attentive friendly and helpful service without pretensions "
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £23.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.50 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £2.50 |
| Service | 10.00% |
9-11 Main Street, Kilconquhar, KY9 1LF
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑4 pm |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:45 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:45 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:45 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3:45 pm |
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