Historic Kirkcaldy pub where Adam Smith drank and Snow Patrol rehearsed is up for sale

The Path Tavern has been put on the market for new owners to take on. It dates back to 1750 and its restaurant is renowned for its fish teas.

The Path was almost certainly was a place where the Lang Toun’s most famous son, Adam Smith, visited for a drink. Its other claim to fame is it was where leading British band Snow Patrol used to rehearse there in their student days, and also played an early gig in the function room.

The business has been run for the past 15 years by George Mackay who has spent a lifetime in the town’s licensed trade during which he has run a number of well known pubs, including the Novar Bar and the Top O’ The Toun where he was at the helm for 22 years.

It was previously put up for sale in 2024 as Mr Mackay looked to retire.

Putting it on the market last week, the pub’s Facebook page said: “After many successful years, our busy public house, bar & restaurant is now available for new owners to take forward.”

The business comes with two flats above it - one a three bedroom, the other a two bedroom - which offer live on site accommodation or can be rented.