The Russell Hotel

Just popped in for a drink and we’re going to sit outside as we had our dog with us. We were warmly invited inside. The staff were lovely and made a real fuss of Delilah (the dog), including getting her water and a cheeky sausage from the kitchen. We ended up eating and it was a lovely meal. Thank you for your warm and friendly service.

What a find! Owner Michael was fantastic and he took 5-star care of us. We were originally planning to leave very early and he planned to pack us breakfasts for the road at 6 am. We ended up changing plans and nonetheless we wished we had more time to stay there. The room was gorgeous. The restaurant was very good and I had a phenomenal gin & tonic. ********** lists as 3 star, but the Russell is 5 star in my book. Thank you, Michael!

Had a nice sea view on the 2nd floor bug thdd Rd room and hotel are a little tired and in need of refreshment . Staff were excellent . Breakfast average. Wasn’t a cheap room and expected more on our 2 night stay .

We had a great meal in the lovely cosy bar. Tasty starters of hot and cold smoked salmon- gorgeous and a huge portion and amazingly light and full of flavour duck parfait. The haddock was best in town- lovely big flakes, cooked to perfection and the burger was amazing- delicious chunky beef. Very reasonably priced wine list, extensive malt whisky selection -great cocktails too with a special shoutout to barman John’s Espresso Martini with Reapers rum - a real treat. All the staff are so friendly and we would strongly recommend a visit to this gem of a place.

This is a lovely hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Although the room was very small and there is no elevator, the room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. The breakfast which came with our room was delicious. Definitely a place we would come back to.

Still my favourite in St Andrews. The steaks were cooked to perfection and the crispy onions takes me back to my childhood dining in The Niblick. The reason for a 4 and not a 5 was the peppercorn sauce just not quite reduced enough but I must say it was lovely to actually have a sauce made from cream and freshly ground pepper and not whole peppercorns. I look forward to my next visit before this establishment is destroyed and turned into another block of flats. A disgrace to see one of last family-run hotels in St Andrews become a mere memory.