A hotel in Fife known for its 'stunning' sea views has today announced the opening of an intimate new bar space.
The latest addition to The Crusoe in Lower Largo is The Juan Fernandez, a bar with an extensive selection of malt whiskies from all five Scottish whisky regions.
Guests can explore a range of familiar Scottish favourites including a full range from nearby Kingsbarns distillery.
Behind the bar, there are also rare finds such as a 21-year-old Dalmore and a 23-year -old Glenfiddich.
The bar, which can only seat up to 12 people, will also serve regularly changing whisky and gin flights, allowing customers to try a range of styles and flavours.
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It’s years since I’ve done this kind of lunch and it was good. Really good.
The name Juan Fernandez pays homage to the Juan Fernadez archipelago, where Alexander Selkirk, a resident of Lower Largo, was marooned in the early 18th century.
The Juan Fernandez bar is said to further celebrate Lower Largo’s literary legacy with The Crusoe Hotel already known for a footprint in the bar which legend says belonged to Alexander Selkirk.
The first-floor restaurant offers panoramic sea views while the ground-floor Seaside Bar provides a relaxed, dog-friendly option with locally sourced, seasonal Scottish cuisine.
The Cruseo is owned by TBC Company which also owns The Ship Inn, Elie and The Bridge Inn in Edinburgh.
The Fife hotel was re-opened in July 2021 and has undergone a million-pound refurbishment, restoring the renowned property to its "former glory".
Last year, The Cruseo was awarded AA Guest Accommodation of the Year for Scotland at the AA B&B Awards as well as Romantic Hotel of the Year at The Scottish National Hotels of the Year Awards.
For more information, visit thecrusoe.com.
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