OCTOBER
October has been an exciting and busy month at Dune, with a series of events, launches, and special promotions.
Society Events
CM2
We loved hosting CM2, the postgraduate society, for their cocktail event! With a DJ, welcome drinks on arrival, and cocktails flowing all evening!
If you’d like to book a society event email leah@haarrestaurant.com
Love St Andrews Bench
The month also saw the Love St Andrews App bench make a special appearance outside our doors during the Dunhill. The Dunhill itself was a highlight of the month, bringing some excitement and lots of celebs to town.
Download the Love St Andrews App for updates and deals at Dune!
Great Scottish Seafood is more Accessible at Dune
£15 Lunch Deal
We launched our lunchtime deal menu of lobster rolls and fries or fish and chips for only £15.
Deliveroo
We launched our menu and deals on Deliveroo, making it easier than ever to enjoy our menu from the comfort of home.
Halloween
Drinks Specials
For Halloween our bartenders created the Fallen Saint Cocktail and a Bloody Tequila shot.
And we managed to convince Madison and Joseph to dress up as ghosts!
New Season. New Menu
Winter Cocktail Menu
Our bartenders spent October creating a new winter cocktail menu featuring warming, festive flavors perfect for the season. Launching early November.
We’re excited to carry this momentum into November and continue delivering exceptional experiences at Dune.
SEPTEMBER
September was a busy month for us at Dune! Read more here
A Fresh Catch: Our New Menu Launch
This month, we unveiled a brand-new menu celebrating the best of Scottish seafood — from North Sea Cod Wellington to Arbroath Smokie Croquettes - prepared with Chef Adams signature flair.
Our chefs have reimagined classics with creativity and care, using locally sourced produce and bold flavours that reflect St Andrews’ shoreline. Whether you joined us for a long lunch or a late-night supper, September was all about rediscovering what makes Dune a favourite for fresh, honest, and exciting food.
Spotlight Moment: An Afternoon Press Review
We were thrilled to welcome members of the press this month for an exclusive review of our new offerings. Their visit captured exactly what makes Dune special — the laid-back atmosphere, warm service, and dishes that taste as good as they look.
Keep an eye out for the feature — it’s one we can’t wait to share.
Welcome Back Students!
The highlight of September behind the bar was our limited-edition Star Field cocktail and shot — celestial-inspired drinks that brought a touch of sparkle to FSs’ Starfield event.
Think shimmering mixes, fresh botanicals, and vibrant colour — perfect for sharing, celebrating, or simply starting the evening in style.
We’ve loved welcoming student societies back to town this month — from welcome dinners to sinners celebrations. Dune’s mix of seafood dining and creative cocktails makes it the perfect spot for group bookings, socials, and special occasions.
If you’re planning a society event, why not host it here?
Our team can tailor set menus, drinks packages, and reserved spaces to make your evening unforgettable.
Enquire about group bookings on our instagram → @dune_standrews
5 STAR REVIEW OF THE MONTH
We are from California, and for our last night’s dinner we found a seafood restaurant. The service was excellent, and the food was delicious. We truly enjoyed our meal at Dune Restaurant.
-Julia Moger
AUGUST
It all begins with an idea.
August has been an exciting month at Dune, marked by new developments and memorable experiences for our guests. With the summer season in full swing, August brought plenty of highlights, and we’re delighted to share them with you.
Awarded TWO AA rosettes
This month marked a major milestone for Dune, as we were officially awarded two AA Rosettes. This recognition reflects the creativity, consistency, and technical excellence of our kitchen team, as well as the high standard of service delivered across the restaurant. Earning two rosettes places Dune amongst the leading dining destinations in Scotland, and we are incredibly proud of our team’s hard work and dedication in achieving this accolade.
New Cocktail Menu
This month we’re raising the bar—literally. Our talented bartenders have crafted a fresh cocktail menu designed to wow. Introducing innovative flavour pairings, seasonal ingredients, and a mix of timeless classics with a Dune twist. Whether you’re after a refreshing aperitif or something bold to end the night, there’s a new favourite waiting to be discovered.
New Oyster Shell Shots
We also launched an exciting new addition to our drinks offering: oyster shell shots. Inspired by the coastal setting of St Andrews and our commitment to innovation, these shots bring together bold flavours and a unique presentation, served in oyster shells for a memorable experience. The new serve has already sparked great interest among guests, reinforcing Dune’s reputation for blending creativity with fine dining.
5* Review of the Month
Had the lobster roll and fries from the restaurant's pop up stall. Very enjoyable and would definitely recommend it as a treat.
- Phil J
Five Star Reviews
It all begins with an idea.
Our guests say it best. Here’s a collection of some of our five star reviews.
AUGUST
Had the lobster roll and fries from the restaurants pop up stall. Very enjoyable and would definitely recommend it as a treat.
-Phil J
My wife and I recently dined here, we were welcomed in by a courteous member of staff, introduced to the bar tender and taken upstairs to our seats. The menu is a solid varied seafood affair which gave us real problems trying to choose! Having chosen and relaxed into the gorgeous setting, we weren’t disappointed when our meals were brought. In all honesty it was just perfect, everything was laid out exquisitely and the taste was amazing. The staff were helpful, attentive without being intrusive. All together I really can’t think of anything negative, it was perfect.
-Ross Landale
July
Best Lobster rolls EVER!!! And the cocktails are incredibly delicious and original! Loved it so much and will come back 🤩❤️
-Julia S
What a brilliant place!
Excellent quality of food which was beautifully presented and was very tasty indeed. Lovely surroundings and the staff were excellent - very friendly and helpful, and knowledgeable about the menu. We topped off a very enjoyable afternoon with some cheeky cocktails which hit the spot perfectly. We'll definitely be back!
-Mikemcdj
Best (and most unique) restaurant in St Andrews
I’ve eaten here a few times and every time it’s spectacular. This visit I ordered the octopus hotdog and the Loch Etive sea trout with smoked haddock tortellini and bisque. Both dishes were unique and cooked to perfection - I’d highly recommend trying these if they’re on the menu (the menu has been different every time I’ve been, which I’m a big fan of!). I finished with the affogato and liqueur - it’s nicely served and was a perfect way to end my meal. The drinks list is good too, on this visit I had the Rosé wine that’s offered by the glass, I’d recommend it. The staff are great too, really attentive but not pushy or over bearing, and they know the menu really well so can make great recommendations. I can’t recommend this place enough, it’s by far my favourite place in St Andrews!
-James H
June
Amazing food, with a couple drinks the bread is to die for. The staff are amazing, Jacob, Julia and Maddison really go out of there way to give you the best service; they can have a laugh as well as do their job. all round 10/10 would recommend to all of my friends
-Ryan S
Mads is unreal, best patter, honestly give her a raise or like defo shares in the company cause why not? Bread also so good really would smash that again
-Rowan G
The location was great, as was the food and the staff was very friendly, especially it with our overly curious child’s questions!
-FrequentFlier793064
Great Surprise, Top notch Drinks, and Damn good food.
I love a surprise. What lured us in was street ad promoting lobster roles. We got there before opening so we peeked inside the window and saw a cool little bar and planned to come back later in the day. This was not what we expected in the best way possible. The menu is unique, especially compared with all the other menus we have seen around town that have the same pies, burgers etc. The biggest problem was deciding on what to have. My wife and I sat at the bar for about 3 hours before other family joined. Kyle, was entertaining and a great bartender. Make sure you ask for some "off menu" cocktails that are in his head. He made this Bourbon tea concoction that is absolutely dangerous, and inspiring. Kyle won an award at a cocktail competition for this one. I had a few of those. I have also never had a clear ( almost clear ) Espresso Martini before. Another surprise: they make a gin caviar. Seriously, so good. Along with the spicy margarita, and 30 some oysters and a couple of lobster rolls. We had an amazing time. Andy in the kitchen and Grace on the floor were wonderful as well. We are in St Andrews for 5 days, and I guarantee we will be rolling through a few more time. If you are a limited time in town, go here.
-Allen MB