Scottish Borders Restaurant Guide

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From the hills and moorlands of the west, through valleys and agricultural planes to the rugged coastline of the east, the River Tweed is at the very heart of the Scottish Borders. Fed by its many tributaries, the Tweed is internationally renowned for its excellent salmon fishing.

Restaurants in the Borders draw on an amazing local larder of produce with an abundance of fish, meat, game, fruit and vegetables so you can be sure to dine well in this beautiful part of Scotland.



Restaurants in Hawick

  • Image of Glenteviot ParkGlenteviot Park

    A purpose-built country house hotel set in a five-acre estate within easy drive of Hawick and Jedburgh, Glenteviot Park is a privately owned retreat with lovely views of the River Teviot and the emphasis on relaxation and leisure (including a sauna and snooker room).

    Hassendeanburn, Hawick, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: International

Restaurants in Jedburgh

  • Image of Jedforest HotelJedforest Hotel

    Reckoned to be the first – or the last – hotel in Scotland (depending on which way you are travelling), Jedforest is situated on the A68 trunk road, seven miles north of the border.

    Camptown, Jedburgh, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: European

Restaurants in Kelso

  • Image of Edenwater HouseEdenwater House

    The setting is an old stone manse in a tiny hamlet near Kelso where Jacqui and Jeff Kelly run Edenwater House, a renowned restaurant with rooms.

    Ednam, Kelso, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Modern British

  • Image of Ednam House HotelEdnam House Hotel

    Owned and run by the Brooks family since 1928, this impressive Georgian residence has an air of genuine civilised conviviality – thanks to their hard work and careful stewardship.

    Bridge St, Kelso, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Scottish

  • Image of The Roxburghe Hotel and Golf CourseThe Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course

    There is a great deal happening on the 500-acre Roxburghe estate. Apart from the championship golf course, visitors can also take advantage of fishing, shooting, tennis and even mountain-biking.

    , Kelso, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Modern Scottish

Restaurants in Lauder

  • Image of Black BullBlack Bull

    Built in the 1750s, with an old church hall tacked on later, this famous old coaching inn is something of an institution in the Borders, and a favourite with travellers en route from Edinburgh.

    13-15 Market Place, Lauder, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Gastro pub

  • Image of The LodgeThe Lodge

    Carfraemill has been dishing out sustenance for hundreds of years, but started to really take off during the 1930s as hordes of travellers and tourists use the place as a refuelling point on the old Edinburgh to Newcastle road.

    Carfraemill, Lauder, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Scottish

Restaurants in Melrose

  • Image of Burt's HotelBurt's Hotel

    Built in 1722 and still the hub of town life in Melrose, Burt's has been in the safe hands of the Henderson family for more than 30 years – which may explain its rock-solid local reputation.

    The Square, Melrose, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Modern European

  • Image of Dryburgh Abbey Hotel, The Tweed RestaurantDryburgh Abbey Hotel, The Tweed Restaurant

    Dryburgh Abbey Hotel is a grandiose Victorian baronial mansion surrounded by acres of parkland by the banks of the Tweed.

    St Boswells, Melrose, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Modern Scottish

  • Image of Marmions BrasserieMarmions Brasserie

    A long-standing favourite with the people of Melrose, Marmions Brasserie re-opened with new owners and a new outlook in 2007.

    Buccleuch Street, Melrose, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Modern French

  • Image of The Townhouse HotelThe Townhouse Hotel

    The latest venture from the Henderson family, who have been running Burt's Hotel across the Melrose market square for more than 30 years, is an aptly named, converted townhouse with a style and atmosphere all its own.

    Market Square, Melrose, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: International

Restaurants in Peebles

  • Image of Bardoulet’s Restaurant at The Horseshoe InnBardoulet’s Restaurant at The Horseshoe Inn

    The Horseshoe Inn was originally a blacksmith's shop, before serving its time as a coaching inn on the main road from Edinburgh to the south.

    Eddleston, Peebles, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Modern European

  • Image of Castle Venlaw HotelCastle Venlaw Hotel

    Stunning views and a genuine homely atmosphere are great assets at this eighteenth-century country hideaway surrounded by wooded grounds on the slopes of the Moorfoot Hills.

    Edinburgh Road, Peebles, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: European

  • Image of Cringletie HouseCringletie House

    An imposing mansion surrounded by 28 acres of private grounds and woodland complete with a waterfall and dovecote, Cringletie makes a rather grand initial impression – although the place itself exudes informality and personal warmth.

    Edinburgh Road, Peebles, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Franco-Scottish

  • Image of Halcyon RestaurantHalcyon Restaurant

    A discreet little dining room on the first floor above Villeneuve wine merchants in the centre of Peebles, the Halycon Restaurant is running along nicely - thanks to chef/proprietor Shona Thomson (ex Café Hub), who has been at in charge of proceedings since the end of 2007.

    39 Eastgate, Peebles, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Modern British

  • Image of Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, RenwicksMacdonald Cardrona Hotel, Renwicks

    Set on the banks of the River Tweed amid some glorious Borders countryside, this swanky modern hotel, golf and country club has just about everything you could wish for, from a championship 18-hole course to a sauna, gym, shooting and quad biking.

    Cardrona Mains, Peebles, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in Selkirk

  • Image of Philipburn Country House HotelPhilipburn Country House Hotel

    Built as a family home in 1751, Philpburn didn't become a hotel until the 1960s: since then it has been re-built and refurbished and is now one of the region's best known business and leisure venues.

    , Selkirk, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: International

Restaurants in Swinton

  • Image of The WheatsheafThe Wheatsheaf

    A restaurant with seven delightful bedrooms and a warm welcome; this is one of the best places to stay in the Scottish Borders.

    Main Street, Swinton, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Contemporary Scottish

Restaurants in Walkerburn

  • Image of Windlestraw LodgeWindlestraw Lodge

    Built as a wedding present for a local mill owner, this striking Edwardian country house is now a romantic getaway destination in the heart of the Borders countryside.

    Tweed Valley, Walkerburn, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Modern Scottish