The Cobbles has an iconic pub bar and cozy dining room. The weather was simply fantastic so we…read moredrank a round (or two) outside in their front patio. The menu includes thick cut filet steaks with wedge potatoes and salad. They also have haggis bon bons that were scrunchy and creamy in taste. Upstairs there is another dinning room, perfect for large parties or private events. A must-eat in Kelso!

This gastro-pub is tucked away in a corner off the main square in Kelso. It is cosy and inviting…read moreinside, with friendly staff. The menu is comprehensive, with something for everyone. I opted for a Thai red curry with jasmine rice, and was really impressed... one of the nicest Thai curries I have had (outside of a Thai restaurant in a long time). My other half went for a vegetarian option from the Daily Specials board - wild mushroom, spinach, and caramelised onion crepe, with ratatouille and fondant potato. This was presented beautifully and was so tasty. Definitely one of the best vegetarian options I have tried in a while. As for desserts, I would have liked to have seen a lighter, fruit-based option, so decided against a dessert. However, my dining companions all ordered desserts and were suitably impressed. If you are looking for somewhere to have a special meal, luck or evening, I don't think you could go wrong with The Cobbles, Kelso.

Walking in to The Devil's Advocate in Advocate Close, just above Market St, the large bar greets…read moreyou. We chose the Scottish Road trip whiskey flight. As someone who truly loved little about Scotch, it was a wonderful way to taste and compare smoky vs peaty whiskeys. Fun. Our table was upstairs and we sat next to an open door which allows for fresh cool air. It was a warm day in Edinburgh. Our server was wonderful, patient and really helpful. Our choices were truly delicious. We started with the fish board, olives, and mushroom skewer. We loved them all. I enjoyed the cod main dish, while my wife finished the starters. The side of asparagus was also excellent. The mouse dessert was delicious but very rich, it's enough for 4 people. The cost of dinner was also totally reasonable. I recommend this place highly.

I don't really understand why the ratings are so high at this restaurant. We tried going here one…read moreevening and I messed up the reservation. I'm not used to seeing it in blocks and our end time was bolded but not the start time. We showed up at the end time. We were charged obviously because you have to give a card for a guarantee. I get that. I was fine with it since it was my fault. What I wasn't fine with was the rude (dare I say bitchy?) hostess who I spoke with upon arriving. She was awful to me and looked at me like I was garbage. Even after that, I decided to rebook and pay attention to the time. The restaurant had been recommended to us by a relative as the "best place they had eaten" while in Edinburgh and I wanted to try it. I booked for lunch and when we arrived the male host was lovely. We were sat early (because I always show up to a reservation early) and then we waited almost a half an hour for the one waitress there to come and help. It was fine. I can understand they are understaffed and busy. But then the food, it was also just fine. It was decent but not great. Like a lot of things in the UK, it's understated and seasoned. My husband had the pappardelle and my two children and I had the flat iron steak. His pasta had zero flavor. It was a cream based sauce. It needed more salt. As for the steak, it was fine. It was cooked well. Mine was medium rare and the kids both had medium. It was also not seasoned well. However the steak was served with a dipping sauce (a garlic sauce, a peppercorn or lemon mint). We tried all three since we had three steaks and those were all good and kept the steak from being bland. On the plate were chips (fries), which were not salted well but we had the dipping sauces. Also on the plate was plain arugula and a couple on the vine cherry tomatoes. Nothing spectacular. The waitress didn't come back once the entire time we were eating. Overall, it just wasn't worth it for the money we paid.

Excellent food in a pub with lots of history . Staff extremely friendly and attentive and service…read morespot on . Highly recommend

Wonderful old toll stop! Now a wonderful restaurant and pub! Fish n chips great! Stop by anytime!read more

What an amazing experience. Great historic establishment…read more I got my first taste of Haggis and it was grand. You have to go here !

Well, we had dinner on one of our last nights in Edinburgh, and it did not disappoint! Get your…read morereservations! The upstairs dining room (bar side) is absolutely charming and welcoming, and the staff could not have been better, or friendlier. The food? Come ON! Really grand! We started with the chips and dip (fries with Sriracha Mayo) - they were crisp and the mayo was just spicy enough. My husband had a sizeable portion of fish and chips, which was perfectly cooked, and had a light batter. I had the most delicious burger, with bacon and cheddar; mash on the side. All the food was hot; well seasoned; and quickly served. The Doric has their own GF beer on draft, which is quite good, and a selection of regular beer for those of you who don't need GF. Great selection of scotch, as well. Make your reservation ahead of time, and don't miss the oldest pub in Edinburgh!

Stopped in on a Sunday night -- not very busy. The atmosphere was great -- beautiful bar! The food…read morewas amazing and the service was perfect! I had the spicy burger and it was so tasty. We even tried the "Can't decide" desert. The chocolate orange cheesecake was my favorite. We were from out of town and the owner gave us his time to help with some of our traveling questions. I highly recommend this place!

Another local eatery has found its way into Bonnyrigg, and it looks even better on the inside too…read morewith plenty of seats. To me, it's still finding it's feet. It's still early days, but I'm pleased to report that so far, so good. The chips are excellent and so is the minute steak sandwich. Mum and I both agreed the risotto rice was still a little hard for the beetroot, feta and pine nut risotto. The staff were attentive and the food came quickly to our table. I'm sure there will be new additions to the menu and I'm eager to try it out again, very soon!

Solid food, a large menu means there is something for everyone. We went for local dishes Cullen…read moreSkink, the winner. Haddock and chips were good, large portions for sure. Drinks list is equally huge. Friendly efficient staff make you smile, fast service too. The views are superb, very romantic if you snag a good table (go early or book).

Dinner with a view…read more... This was kind of a last resort food as in the area as everywhere that we looked and walked into was completely booked. Doesn't help the fact that it was a bank holiday. We manage to book a table while there but it wouldn't be ready for half and hour or so. It was ok, we ended up grabbing a couple of pints and seated near the bar. They did offer us a hi top table of we were interested instead of waiting for a table. But, we declined. Once we got seated, which was better as we had a table along the window with the water view. Dinner with a view. Our waiter was amazing, friendly and always with a smile. Chatted with us which was quite nice as some place just wanted you to order right when you sit down. Menu, good selection. Except that they ran out of oysters. We wanted a dozen, which then found out that they inky had five available. Which then ended up being three. Seafood restaurant, along the waterfront and they were out of oyster. During a bank holiday, that sucked. Beside that, the mussels were amazing. Cocked in the broth that was quite tasty. As well as the pate with the chutney. Our main was quite good as well. Everything was flavorful. With every single bite, there was no room for dessert. Overall, service was great. Highly recommend booking a table even if it's mid week as it does get quite busy. They have a full bar. Out door seating along the patio that overlooks the water is beautiful. It wasn't t open as it was quite chilly but on a nice sunny day, it's worth it. Food was great, staff all very friendly, good food and good vibes.

Had beer and prawn fajitas - both were wonderful! Highly recommended. I've had fajitas before but…read morenever with woke prawns. Perfectly spiced with lots of peppers, onions, salsa sour cream and guacamole. The freshly poured pints topped off a great meal.

This place is terrific workers are kind and funny. Food is godly honestly I really recommend eating…read morehere(burgers are AMAZING.) 10 year old boy point of view!!!!

food: we think it's the best scottish can get. authentic flavors but definitely elevated past the…read morenormal. my favorite parts were the haggis and the sticky toffee pudding service: nice staff ambiance: cozy, seems to be more of a local spot, didn't see many other tourists

We had a really nice evening at Scran & Scallie. We…read morethoroughly enjoyed the scallops and trout pate to start and mains of fish pie and steak pie. Service was friendly and efficient, the cocktails tasty and the atmosphere comfy. Recommended !

stayed in dundee for a week from southern cal. Went to the barrelman 3 times, great service, food…read moreand drink. The steak and burgers are high quality and well prepared. Fries are excellent as are the beer, cider and wiskey selection. Can't wait to return on my next trip to scotland

Somewhere between a three and four star on this one. Nice enough interior though not really…read morepub-like. Service pretty sad at least from the young lady we had, seemed to forget us and disappeared at the end altogether (I think) to have her own dinner. As to food, I rather enjoyed the dough balls we had as appetizer and the fish and chips were decent. My wife thought her "katsu" - breaded chicken on a bao bun would have been better if the chicken was not breaded to give more taste. The salted caramel cake we had for dessert was, however, delicious. So a decent meal but - as my school reports used to say - could do better!

We ordered a whisky flight and it was great. I ordered the lobster Mac & cheese and the amount of…read morelobster was impressive! The Brie bacon sandwich was amazing! Best sandwich so far. Staff was so friendly. I feel like this is a great stop.

Whiski Rooms feels old school Scottish, with decor that gives subtle historical nods without…read morefeeling touristy, and a view of the Christmas market lights on Princes Street. I had the Cullen skink, a traditional Scottish fish soup. Think clam chowder's fishier, smokier haddock cousin. The haggis tower is also non-negotiable. It comes with neeps, tatties, and a yummmyyy whiskey sauce. Don't look up the ingredients... just try it for the culture. The cranachan was tasty too! Service was quick, smooth, and non-bothersome. Solid experience.