We went town by town across Fife checking CAMRA’s own pub records for a genuine “Dog Friendly” tag, backed up by Fife’s official tourism board and a couple of local heritage sites for cafés. Some pubs only allow dogs in part of the building, so we’ve said exactly where wherever a source told us.
Dunfermline
East Port, 7 East Port, KY12 7JG — dog friendly.
Kirkcaldy
- Exchequer, 60–62 High Street, KY1 1NB — dogs welcome “on their lead, beside their owners.”
- Tranquility Cafe and The Tea House — both named as dog friendly on Fife’s official tourism site, though we couldn’t independently confirm current addresses, so treat these two as a lower-confidence lead rather than fully verified.
Kirkcaldy’s best-known dog pub, the Harbour Bar, is temporarily closed for redevelopment with an expected reopening around 2027, so it isn’t listed here for now.
St Andrews
- Whey Pat Tavern, 1 Bridge Street, KY16 9EX — dog friendly, with drinking bowls and dog biscuits provided.
- Cottage Kitchen, KY16 9NL — dogs welcome at the rear courtyard tables and out front.
- Byre Theatre café/bar — dogs welcome in the café/bar, but not the main restaurant.
Cupar
Boudingait, 43 Bonnygate, KY15 4BU — “dogs are welcome at all times.”
Burntisland
Sands Hotel, Lochies Road, KY3 9JX — dogs welcome, but only in the extensive rear garden, not the main pub.
Leven
- Caledonian, 81 High Street, KY8 4NG — dog friendly.
- Blacketyside Farm Shop & Café, KY8 5PX, on the edge of town — large covered outdoor seating suitable for dogs; indoor policy not stated.
Anstruther
- Ship Tavern, 49 Shore Street, KY10 3AQ — dog and family friendly.
- Coast Coffee, KY10 3EA — dog friendly, though our two sources disagree on whether that’s the whole café or just the outdoor seating, so treat it as outdoor-only until you’ve checked with the café.
Inverkeithing
Hillend Tavern, 37 Main Street, Hillend, KY11 9ND — has its own “Dog Bar” with water and treats. Worth noting Hillend is a small village just outside Inverkeithing proper rather than the town centre itself; no dog-friendly venue was confirmed in the town centre.
North Queensferry
- Rankin’s Café — dogs allowed outside, with a water bowl always provided.
- The Shore (at the DoubleTree by Hilton) — dogs welcome in the snug area, with water bowls and treats.
Where we came up short
We couldn’t confirm a single dog-friendly pub, café or restaurant in Glenrothes or Rosyth despite checking CAMRA’s records and the official tourism site for both towns — a genuine gap rather than an oversight on our part. If you know a dog-friendly spot in either town, let us know.
Heading somewhere busy with a dog who finds new places stressful? A few Calmdogs calming bites alongside a familiar blanket can help take the edge off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it easy to find a dog-friendly pub in Fife?
In most towns, yes — we’ve verified venues in Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, St Andrews, Cupar, Burntisland, Leven, Anstruther, Inverkeithing (Hillend) and North Queensferry.
Is the Harbour Bar in Kirkcaldy still open to dogs?
Not at the moment. It’s temporarily closed for redevelopment, with reopening expected around 2027. We’ll add it back once it reopens.
Are there dog-friendly pubs in Glenrothes or Rosyth?
We couldn’t verify any in this research pass. Let us know if you know of one and we’ll check it out.
Written by Georgiana & Figo. Pub dog policies can change with new management, so a quick call ahead is always worth it.
