The Otters Head
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About The Otters Head
The Otters Head is a bar on Happer Cres in Glenrothes, open daily with a step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance for visitors with mobility needs. Food service runs Thursday to Sunday, with breakfasts served between 10am and noon and a menu that includes steak pie alongside sweets such as fudge cheesecake and Munchie Crunchie. Sunday afternoons bring live entertainment, part of a wider schedule of shows held at the bar. A reception room is available for functions, including after-funeral receptions, with buffet catering provided and gluten-free options offered. Reservations are recommended. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout for anyone settling in for a while.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fudge cheesecake, steak pie, munchie crunchie and funeral reception buffet.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fudge cheesecake, steak pie, munchie crunchie and funeral reception buffet.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly, efficient staff and generous lunch portions draw most of the praise here, with several diners citing the steak pie as a standout and its tender beef, alongside the fudge cheesecake recommended for anyone dining in. Breakfast gets a mention too, with a "wee breakfast" deal and nice coffee. The venue is repeatedly used for functions and funeral receptions, with reviewers describing staff as compassionate and the buffets, including gluten-free options, as very good. Entertainment nights are also singled out, with one reviewer calling a performer's show fantastic and another praising a Sunday afternoon set. One reviewer, however, describes a private function where a kitchen staff member filling in as DJ spent much of the night drinking, playing the fruit machine, and behaving in a way the reviewer found creepy toward guests, and felt the manager should assign DJ duties elsewhere. Several note they arrived without a booking and were still seated, though staff advised booking ahead given how busy it gets.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly, efficient staff and generous lunch portions draw most of the praise here, with several diners citing the steak pie as a standout and its tender beef, alongside the fudge cheesecake recommended for anyone dining in. Breakfast gets a mention too, with a "wee breakfast" deal and nice coffee. The venue is repeatedly used for functions and funeral receptions, with reviewers describing staff as compassionate and the buffets, including gluten-free options, as very good. Entertainment nights are also singled out, with one reviewer calling a performer's show fantastic and another praising a Sunday afternoon set. One reviewer, however, describes a private function where a kitchen staff member filling in as DJ spent much of the night drinking, playing the fruit machine, and behaving in a way the reviewer found creepy toward guests, and felt the manager should assign DJ duties elsewhere. Several note they arrived without a booking and were still seated, though staff advised booking ahead given how busy it gets.
Featured reviews
- kirsty walker
“Was at a private function and it was the cook from the kitchen that’s was doing the music , using Spotify I may add he was supposed to be a DJ , he spent most of the night drinking alcohol and playing the fruit machine , he was also being creepy towards some of the guests at the function I was at Avoid the place , total disgrace, the buffet was good as it was the parents of who’s party it was that done the food , if it wasn’t for the Cook/DJ it would be a lot different I think the manager needs to get someone else to do the DJing rather than using the cook”
- Trish Dingwall
“Nice Bar, some great entertainment and shows, some small prices to pay for quality shows and some free... Ernest was definitely a show that blew me away, fantastic talent ....”
- Lynn Ball
“Sunday afternoon entertainment was brilliant. Staff friendly Not had food, but heard its good.”
- Stevie Samson
“We went to an after funeral reception at the Otters head this week. The reception room was well laid out, and the staff were helpful and friendly. The buffet was very good and catered for gluten-free also.”
- Jim Kean
“Second time here, Good service, nice food, Steak pie was excellent with very tender tasty beef, Sweets, mainly Munchie Crunchie was fantastic. Definitely be back.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Serves dine-in
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
Show more amenities
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
- Good for solo dining
- Has toilet
- Cosy
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Highlights· 2
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
Location
Bars near The Otters Head
- Pinkertons4.44641.1 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
honeycomb cheesecake, bar lunch, family lunch
- The Fettykil Fox4.31,7051.8 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
roast dinner, mini desserts, refurb new decor
- Wee Jimmies4.54869.4 mi away£10–20Reservations
gammon steak and chips, reasonably priced drinks, beer and spirit selection
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Otters HeadReservations | 4.484 | — | £1–50 | fudge cheesecake, steak pie, munchie crunchie |
| PinkertonsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4464 | 1.1 mi | £10–20 | honeycomb cheesecake, bar lunch, family lunch |
| The Fettykil FoxReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.31,705 | 1.8 mi | £20–30 | roast dinner, mini desserts, refurb new decor |
| Wee JimmiesReservations | 4.5486 | 9.4 mi away | £10–20 | gammon steak and chips, reasonably priced drinks, beer and spirit selection |
The 3 nearest bars by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
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