Central Bar

Walk into the Central Bar on Market Street and you're immediately in proper pub territory—the kind of place where regulars have their spots and the staff know what you drink. It's got that lived-in feel that comes from decades of students, locals, and visitors all rubbing shoulders over a pint. The ale selection leans into what Belhaven does well, and you'll find yourself ordering rounds without thinking too hard about it. It's the sort of pub where you can actually hear yourself talk, which in St Andrews is increasingly rare.