Feeling blue? A trip to this cosy and fun pub will soon change your luck
Soldiers heading off to fight in Bannockburn used to touch it for luck and, in Victorian times, ladies would drop a curtsey as they passed.
The Blue Stane – a glacial rock made of dolerite – has been standing in St Andrews since the 16th century and is treated as a good-luck talisman.
So it’s no wonder the pub that bears its name is just as favoured by locals today.
The cosy basement bar nestled on the corner of Alexandra Place is one of the seaside resort’s friendliest and liveliest watering holes, where the banter and alcohol flow in equally large measures.
Formerly known as The Featherie & Firkin and The Raisin, the pub may have changed hands several times over the years but it has never lost any of its warmth, charm or identity. The dark wood and tan leather booths were perfect for getting comfy and out of some of the worst winter weather we’ve had in years.
The Blue Stane has a fantastic selection of ales, whiskies and wines from around the world so Pub Spy was spoilt for choice when it came to choosing a tipple.
The Mion Prosecco proved to be a fantastic choice, so much so we didn’t stop at one glass. After all, the weather had been truly awful and we had to ensure the winter chill was well and truly banished.
After a few glasses, Pub Spy was sorely tempted to stay for the afternoon and hit their cocktail menu, where a pitcher of Sex on the Beach is their top seller.
But The Blue Stane’s menu looked too delicious to pass up, especially their creamy Cajun chicken penne, when it came as one half of a two- mealsfor-£10.99 deal.
The staff, mostly students, were friendly, helpful and blessed with the gift of the gab so it’s no wonder the pub was packed with punters.
With half a dozen screens showing all kinds of live sport, the wood-pannelled hostelry has become a Mecca for golfers and football fanatics.
With a pool table, darts board, jukebox, quiz machine and several puggys, there is no reason you couldn’t spend a whole afternoon and night in the pub.