HOLIDAY PROPERTIES SCOTTISH BORDERS
Holiday lets across the Scottish Borders
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Food & Drink
Our top places to eat and drink — organised by town — with the practical details guests usually ask about (booking, parking and how close it is).
Melrose
Burt’s Hotel
Phone: +441896822285
Booking: Booking recommended, especially at weekends Parking: Public parking nearby
One of Melrose’s best-known places to eat. Ideal for evening meals and special occasions.
The Ship Inn
Very popular with visitors and walkers. Classic pub food and lively atmosphere.
Monte Cassino
Reliable Italian menu and family-friendly option.
Apples for Jam
Booking: Walk-ins only Parking: Nearby public parking
Excellent breakfasts, lunches, and cakes. Very popular mid-morning.
Quins
Booking: No booking required Parking: Central parking
Great for coffee, light lunches, and takeaway before heading out walking.
Greenhouse Café
Booking: Walk-ins Parking: Street parking nearby
Relaxed café with a friendly local feel.
George & Abbotsford Hotel
Easy option near riverside walks and the town centre.
Ristorante Il Castello
Booking: Recommended Parking: Town centre parking
Traditional Italian dishes in a relaxed setting.
The Kings Arms
Good for a casual drink or informal food after sightseeing.
The Hoebridge
Booking: Advised at weekends Parking: On-site parking
Quieter option slightly outside town, ideal if guests are driving.
Gattonside
Hoebridge Inn
Popular local pub with food, often used by guests staying in Gattonside.
Melrose town centre (various)
Most guests staying in Gattonside use Melrose for eating out. The Chain Bridge gives easy pedestrian access.
Kelso
The Contented Vine
Phone: +441573224777
Booking: Booking recommended, especially weekends Parking: Town centre parking nearby
Consistently one of Kelso’s top-rated restaurants. Great for a relaxed, high-quality evening meal.
The Cobbles
Phone: +441573223548
Booking: Recommended for dining (especially evenings) Parking: Central parking nearby
Award-winning pub dining with a strong local following. Good choice for food plus local beers.
Saddlers @ Cross Keys Hotel
Phone: +441573223303
Booking: Advisable at weekends and peak season Parking: Town centre parking nearby
Comfortable dining in the heart of the Square. Handy option for lunch or dinner.
Cafe U
Excellent for brunch, lunches and coffee. Popular spot with great veggie/vegan options.
Rutherford’s Micropub
Scotland’s first micropub — ideal for a drink and atmosphere. Often busy, especially weekends.
Ednam House Hotel
Lovely setting by the river. Great for a meal or drinks with a more upmarket feel.
The Waggon
Friendly, reliable option for classic meals. Good for families and casual dining.
The Queens Head Hotel
Historic inn with a good food offering — a solid all-round choice for lunch or dinner.
The Cream Chimneys
Great daytime stop for coffee, cakes and light lunches. Very popular, especially weekends.
Sultans of Kelso
Phone: +441573221177
Booking: Recommended for sit-in at peak times Parking: Town centre parking nearby
Excellent option for an easy evening meal. Good for takeaway if guests want a night in.
Peebles
Cocoa Black
Phone: +441721723764
Booking: Walk-ins (very popular at weekends) Parking: Town centre parking nearby
A Peebles highlight for coffee, cakes, hot chocolate and handmade treats — perfect for a daytime stop.
Coltman’s Kitchen, Deli & Bar
Phone: +441721720405
Booking: Recommended for busier lunch periods Parking: Town centre parking nearby
Great for brunch and lunch with excellent local produce. Deli counter is ideal for takeaway treats.
The Tontine Hotel
Central option with a good food offering — handy for lunch or dinner in the heart of town.
The Crown Hotel
A classic, well-known Peebles choice for food and drinks in a traditional setting.
The County
Popular pub for food and drinks — good all-round option for casual dining.
The Cross Keys
Historic pub right in town — handy for a casual drink or informal bite.
The Neidpath Inn
Great atmosphere in Old Town. Good for a drink and relaxed food.
Ramblers Café
A solid daytime café choice for breakfasts, soups and home baking.
Osso
Upmarket dining option on the edge of town — great for an evening meal.
Franco’s
Phone: +441721720510
Booking: Recommended for dining in peak times Parking: Town centre parking nearby
Reliable Italian option — ideal for a relaxed evening or takeaway if guests want a night in.