Food and Drink at the Macdonald Rusacks Hotel, St Andrews

The Old Course Restaurant at the Macdonald Rusacks Hotel is one of the finest restaurants in St Andrews. Panoramic views over the 18th green provide the perfect backdrop for our 2 AA Rosette-winning restaurant and the food and service befit your surroundings. At Macdonald Hotels, we serve only the finest Scottish beef, lamb, pork and wild white fish and source local, organic suppliers for our vegetables and dairy products where possible.

Enjoy a relaxed, light lunch in the subtly lit Jubilee Lounge or warm to the atmosphere of the Sun Lounge surrounded by a gallery of golfing greats created by the artist Joseph Austin.

Old Course Restaurant

Dine in style at the Old Course Restaurant, a romantic and intimate venue within an instantly recognisable, world-famous setting. Awarded 2 AA Rosettes for the quality of its food and standards of service, the Old Course Restaurant is naturally lit by day and enticingly elegant by night. Stunning views across the 18th hole conjure up images of the most famous moments in golf whilst the West Sands Beach provides a panorama of Olympian proportions. Make an enquiry

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  Old Course Restaurant

  Set yourself up for a day taming some of the world's most challenging golf holes with a wholesome breakfast in the Rusacks' award-winning hotel restaurant. Whether that's a light fresh fruit buffet, warm baked bread with sweet comb honey, crunchy cereals, freshly squeezed juice or a full Scottish breakfast made from the finest organic produce and free range eggs, it's the perfect way to tee up for the day! At the end of play, return for an evening meal of candlelit intimacy or cosy camaraderie with your colleagues.
  Our Scottish specialities include sensational Smoked Ugie Salmon with capers and shallots, outdoor-reared Pork with fondant potato and a rosemary jus and to finish a scorching rhubarb crème brûlée. For phenomenal value and quality try our melt-in-the-mouth Scottish steaks, all aged for 21 days and served with side dishes and sauces.

  View our wine list for the perfect accompaniment. Make an enquiry

  Opening Hours

  • Breakfast
    April to September
    6.30am - 10am Mon-Fri, 6.30am - 10.30am Weekends
    October to March
    7am - 10am Mon-Fri, 7.30 - 10.30am Weekends
  • Dinner
    April to September
    6.30pm - 9.30pm
    October to March
    6-9pm
  • *Lunch on request

  At Your Service

  • Dress code: Smart casual
  • Child policy: Accompanied children are welcome in the restaurant. Children's menu available.
  • Seats: 110
  • Special requirements: Catered for on request

  Special Events
  Celebrate the highlights of the festive calendar in style with Christmas and Hogmanay Party nights at the Macdonald Rusacks Hotel. For more exclusive, private dining for up to 32 people we can split the Old Course Restaurant into a secluded private dining venue.

  Booking Information
  Due to the popularity of the Old Course Restaurant we advise you to book your table when you make your hotel reservation.

  Make a Reservation
  If you have a question about our dining policy or would like to enquire about a table reservation, please send us an enquiry form or contact 0844 879 9136.

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• Macdonald Rusacks Hotel Winter Dinner Menu

  STARTERS

  Chefs soup of the day £5.95
  Aged Parma Ham, Roast Fig, Lambs Leaf & Walnut Salad £6.25
  Pickled Red Mullet, Fennel Salad, Sauce Grabiche £6.50
  Classic Moules Marinere £6.95
  Crotin of Goats Cheese, Caramelised Red Onion, Pithiver £6.25
  (Please allow 10-15 minutes' preparation time)

  MAINS

  Confit Duck Leg, braised Red Cabbage, Parmentier Potato, Chilli Jus £16.95
  Slow cooked Pork Belly, Granny Smith Apple Puree, Boulangere Potato,
  Winter Vegetables, Cider Sauce £15.95
  Butternut Squash Risotto, Petit Salad, Parmesan Tuille £14.95
  Whole Megrim Sole, Mixed Leaf Salad, Lemon & Caper Butter Sauce £15.25
  Pan fried Cod Fillet, Smoked Bacon & Puy Lentil, Sage Veloute £15.95

  DESSERTS

  Orange Tart, Passion Fruit Jelly £5.50
  Chocolate three ways £5.95
  Apple Bavarois, Cinnamon Ice Cream £5.50
  Autumn Berry Clafoutis, rich Clotted Cream £5.50
  Selection of British Cheeses, Quince Jelly, Arran Oaties £7.50
  Coffee & Homemade Petit Fours £4.95
  

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• Sample A La Carte Summer Menu

  STARTERS

  Smoked Ugie salmon, capers and shallots £7.50
  Hand dived scallops, English asparagus, orange hollandaise £7.75
  Crab, avocado, tomato salad £6.95
  Foie Gras Terrine, Madeira jelly £9.75
  Homemade soup of the day £6.25

  MAINS

  
  Corn fed free range chicken supreme, asparagus and morrel £16.95
  Outdoor reared slow braised pork belly, fondant potato,
  creamed savoy cabbage, rosemary jus £16.95
  Fillet of wild halibut, braised oxtail, horseradish blini,
  parsnip puree, port wine reduction £21.50
  Shetland salmon fillet, fennel crushed potatoes,
  butter poached bok-choi, saffron sauce £17.75

  DESSERTS

  Apple Charlotte, sorbet and parfait £5.75
  Warm chocolate fondant, vanilla ice-cream, pistachio anglaise £6.25
  Lemon tart, red berry sorbet £5.75
  Rhubarb crème brûlée £5.75
  A selection of Scottish farmhouse cheeses £6.95
  Coffee and homemade petit fours £4.95
  

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• Sample Dinner Menu

  GRILLS

  21 day aged Scottish sirloin steak 8oz £19.75
  21 day aged Scottish rib eye steak 14oz £25.95
  21 day aged Scottish T-Bone steak 16oz £28.00

  Roast free range chicken £13.25
  All of the above are served with hand cut chunky chips, roast tomato, flat mushroom and béarnaise sauce
  Add either a pepper or blue cheese sauce for £3.25
  

  SALAD PASTA Starter Main

  Fettuccine, tomato sauce, parmesan & pesto £4.75 £9.50
  Seared tuna steak, salad Nicoise £5.95 £12.95
  Classic Caesar salad, Pancetta crisps £5.50 £11.00

  SIDES

  Hand cut chunky chips £2.95
  Broccoli, hollandaise sauce £2.95
  Roquette & Parmesan salad £3.25
  Green salad £2.95
  Mixed tomato salad £2.95
  The Rusacks Hotel sources only the best produce available, from market fresh wild fish caught in UK waters to the finest beef reared on natural pastures, supplied to us from Scotbeef. Our pork is outdoor reared from British Quality Standard mark farms around East Anglia and all our chicken is corn fed, free range all and traceable to the point of origin
  Please note the Old Course restaurant is non-smoking and we ask you politely not to use mobile phones.
  

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• Wine List

Sun Lounge and Old Course Bar

Glorious views and a classic lounge bar menu are only half the story at the Rusacks Hotel's Sun Lounge and Old Course Bar. The Sun Lounge sports the most magnificent golf paintings by world renowned artist Joseph Austin. Sample the finest malt whiskies or sip champagne cocktails accompanied by Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer or take afternoon tea in a front row seat overlooking the theatre that is the Old Course.

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  Sun Lounge and Old Course Bar

  Enjoy pre-dinner drinks while gazing through full-length windows with a double aspect onto the Old Course and West Sands Beach. Luxurious leather armchairs, comfortable sofas and antique tables provide style and elegance and our Lounge Bar menu is available throughout the day. Make an enquiry or contact 0844 879 9136

  Opening Hours

  • Open to residents, non residents and golfers from 10am-11pm
  • Afternoon Tea
  • 3pm-5pm
  • Full bar service for residents

  At Your Service

  • Dress code: Relaxed
  • Child policy: Accompanied children are always welcome in the Sun Lounge. Children's menu available.
  • Seats: 40
  • Special requirements: Catered for on request

  Special Events
  The Sun Lounge is the ideal venue for a boutique wedding celebration or the ultimate in stag golfing breaks.

  Booking Information
  The Sun Lounge and Old Course Bar is a relaxed venue and does not usually need to be booked. However it is an extremely popular venue, particularly during championship events and throughout the summer.

  Dining Information
  If you have a question about our dining policy or would like to enquire about menus or special requirements, please contact us on 0844 879 9136.

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The Jubilee Lounge

Comfort is the key in the Jubilee Lounge at the Rusacks Hotel. Subtle, low lighting and plush luxurious sofas make this an ideal haven for relaxation and leisure. Settle into a sofa and read the papers, play one of our board games after a busy day on the golf course or enjoy pre-dinner drinks and snacks following a full day in Fife.

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  The Jubilee Lounge

  The Jubilee Lounge is a family-friendly venue with full internet access and a TV for following world, sporting and popular events. Informal and appealing, the Jubilee Lounge can accommodate up to 30 in comfort. Make an enquiry or call us on 0844 879 9136.

  Opening Hours

  • Open to residents, non-residents and golfers
  • Drinks are available in the Jubilee Lounge
  • Afternoon Tea 3pm - 5pm
  • Full bar service for residents

  
  At Your Service

  • Dress code: Relaxed
  • Child policy: Accompanied children are always welcome in the Jubilee Lounge. Children's menu available.
  • Seats: 30
  • Special requirements: Catered for on request

  Special Events

  The Jubilee Lounge is a more intimate venue for a boutique wedding celebration or the ultimate in golfing stag breaks, seating up to 30.

  Booking Information

  The Jubilee Lounge is a relaxed venue and does not usually need to be booked. However it is an extremely popular venue, particularly during championship events and throughout the summer.

  Dining information

  If you have a question about our dining policy or would like to enquire about menus or special requirements, please contact us on 0844 879 9136.

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Room Service

Tired after eighteen holes of challenging golf? Tempted to take in the magnificent views from your own room with breakfast in bed? The Rusacks Hotel's Room Service menu has been designed with your convenience in mind. So lay down your clubs, pick up the phone and let us serve you in comfort.

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  Room Service

  Sandwiches, salads, side dishes, beverages, light meals and desserts can all be served to your room between 7am and 10pm and there is a limited menu available 24 hours a day.

  Opening Hours

  • 7am - 10pm daily
    Limited menu available at all other times

  At Your Service

  • Child policy: Children's room service menu available on request.
  • Special requirements: Catered for on request

  Booking Information
  We like to deliver your room service requests as quickly as possible.

  Enquiry Form
  If you have a question about our room service policy please send us an enquiry form or contact 0844 879 9136.

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• Sample Menu

  Light Bites

  Seared yellow fin tuna loin, nicoise salad
  Char grilled corn fed free range chicken, Caesar salad
  Loch Fyne smoked salmon, lemon, caper berries
  Home made soup of the day, freshly baked bread
  Greek salad, feta, cucumber, olive, red onions, tomatoes
  Classic prawn cocktail

  Mains

  East Anglia Farms, premium pork sausage, creamed mash, shallot gravy
  North Sea beer battered cod, hand cut chips, tartar sauce
  21 day aged prime Scottish rib eye steak, traditional garnish
  Traditional cottage pie, seasonal greens
  Smoked Loch Fyne haddock, omelette, "Arnold Bennet"
  21 day aged prime Scottish beef burger, hand cut chips
  Goats cheese, mozzarella, sundried tomato, black olive panzotti
  Traditional fish pie, seasonal greens

  Sandwiches

  21 day aged prime Scottish steak ciabatta, caramelised onions
  Loch Fyne smoked salmon, rustic baguette
  Club sandwich with free range chicken and eggs
  Corn fed free range chicken Caesar wrap
  Greek salad, feta cheese wrap
  Seared tuna niçoise wrap
  Home cooked ham, grain mustard, bloomer
  Prawns, Marie Rose, bloomer

  24 hour food

  Homemade soup of the day, freshly baked bread
  Corn fed free range chicken Caesar wrap
  Greek salad, feta cheese wrap
  Seared tuna niçoise wrap
  Home cooked ham, grain mustard, bloomer
  Prawns, Marie Rose, bloomer

  Desserts

  Granola, natural yogurt, berry compote
  Ice cream, from Arran Dairies
  Cut fresh fruit
  British cheese, oat cakes
  Dark chocolate and orange truffle
  Classic lemon tart

  Hot Beverages

  Cafetière of coffee, served with shortbread
  Cafetière of coffee (decaffeinated), served with shortbread
  Large Cafetière of coffee (serves 2), served with shortbread
  Pot of tea, served with shortbread traditional English, Earl Grey, Assam, Ceylon, Darjeeling or Lapsang Souchong

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• Wine and Champagnes

  Champagnes

  Champagne Mansard Brut
  Blended with the three main champagne grape varieties; Pinot Noir
  gives elegance and length, Pinot Meunier gives bodyweight and
  Chardonnay contributes aroma and finesse. There is a good amount
  of bottle age on the brut non-vintage, making this a very attractive
  and enjoyable champagne.

  Sparkling Pinot Grigio Rosé, San Orsola
  A fashionable pink sparkling version of Italy's most popular white grape;
  light, dry and refreshing.

  White Wine

  Sancerre, les Comtesses, Paul Thomas, Chavignol, Loire Valley, France
  The wine comes from a particular slope called 'les Comtesses' on
  the best part of the south facing hill of Chavignol, just outside the
  hill town of Sancerre. This is an elegant and appealing Sancerre, full
  of 'gooseberry' fruit with a delicious citrus tang.

  Chablis, J Moreau et Fils, Burgundy, France
  Very dry, crisp flinty wine with excellent fruit and acidity, yet retains
  its essential elegance.

  Sauvignon Blanc, Dos Hermanos, Curicó Valley, Chile, Fairtrade
  Fairtrade Wine means that the growers are guaranteed a fair and
  stable price for their grapes. Winemaker Peter Bright was one of
  the original flying winemakers and this Sauvignon is typical of his
  excellent wines - fresh, zesty and aromatic with a lively crisp acidity.

  Chardonnay, Vin de Pays d'Oc, Fortant, France
  A delicate wine with subtle aromas of pears, figs, hazlenut and honey.

  White Rioja, Marqués de Cáceres, Spain
  The best of new style wines from Spain with ripe, lively fruit and
  a fresh, dry finish. This young white is perfect as an aperitif.

  Colombard/Chardonnay, Katherine Hills, Australia
  Lifted, tropical fruit characters, balanced by citrus and melon
  flavours, dominate the nose. These enticing characters follow
  through to a palate showing length and lingering fruitiness.

  Pinot Grigio, Marchesini, Italy
  A crisp, dry wine with the fuller style typical of this highly popular
  grape variety. Cool fermented for maximum fruit and acidity
  retention, the wine is bottled while young and fresh.

  Chenin Blanc, Cape Bay, South Africa
  This popular young wine gives delicious ripe Chenin fruit balanced
  by a dry, long finish.

  Chardonnay, Willowood, California
  Made using state of the art techniques to produce a crisp, dry
  white wine with refreshing citrus fruit characters and a typical
  light buttery finish.

  Red Wines

  Fleurie, le Roitelet, Henry Fessy, Beaujolais, France
  Soft, silky, raspberry fruit and an attractive purpley red colour
  characterise this well made wine from the Gamay grape.

  Pinot Noir, Vin de Pays d'Oc, Robert Skalli, France
  Intense flavours of small black fruit, chocolate and liquorice give
  wonderful complexity to this smooth, delicious wine.

  Pinotage, Cape Bay, South Africa
  From a grape variety unique to the Cape, this is a delicious red
  wine with attractive berry fruit and full flavours. Once you have
  tasted this grape variety, it will become a firm favourite.

  Cabernet Sauvignon, Vin de Pays d'Oc, Fortant, France
  A smooth, generous wine with intense aromas of blackcurrant,
  vanilla and pepper.

  Merlot, Willowood, California
  A delicious soft rounded red with hints of ripe red berries and
  supple tannins.

  Shiraz/Cabernet, Katherine Hills, Australia
  This wine has smooth, ripe fruit with soft tannins. The delicate
  spice of the Shiraz blends perfectly with the red fruit characters
  of the Cabernet Sauvignon.

  Merlot Refosco, Altana di Vico, Italy
  A light bodied yet convincing all-rounder. Fruity and well balanced -
  great with pasta dishes and cold meats.

  Rose

  Grenache/Syrah/Cinsault Rosé, Wild Boar, Provence, France
  A refreshing dry rosé from the heart of Provence. Bright red berry
  and mint aromas with a supple yet dry and crisp finish. Very versatile
  and matches perfectly with grilled white meats, seafood, dry cheeses
  and salads.

  Pinot Grigio Rosé, Marchesini, Italy
  Pinot Grigio is neither dark or light skinned (actually somewhere in
  between) as such it lends itself well to the production of pink wines.
  Just off-dry and subtly flavoured this fashionable combination is a
  good choice for many wine lists.

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