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.

The Barn at Beal is ideally located for anyone who is going to be visiting Lindisfarne with it…read morebeing just a few minutes drive from the causeway that gets you over to the island. There's a good selection of light bites and main meals and I can really recommend the soup and sandwich which was very welcome after a morning photographing on the windy beaches around Lindisfarne Castle. The walls of the barn are covered in attractive art-work which is available to buy and there's also a Bird of Prey centre next door to the cafe.

Modern light, airy cafe with a bothy bar next door (presumably aimed at campsite users) and a wood…read moreburning stove. Very handy to wait to cross causeway to Holy Island. Views over fields to Lindisfarne and local photography/art on display including by a former Eastenders star who played Charlie Stubbs! Arrived here after an early start from Edinburgh to get to nearby Bamburgh Castle (in Bamburgh) where nowhere was open on Sunday morning for breakfast or brunch except Victoria Hotel, where we must have had our invisibility cloaks on so we moved on! Staff at Beal on the other hand were friendly and helpful. Had the vegetarian breakfast and would really recommend it. Fresh asparagus and mushrooms were a nice touch and everything tasted cooked with attention to texture and taste. We were asked if we wanted the coffee while we waited or later, which is how it should always be! We stayed for quite a while reading papers with coffee. My only comment, which I say about everywhere, is that I would like the option of a pot of tea or cafetiere/refill coffee. They're taking reservations now for Christmas and definitely have space to accommodate larger group bookings.

Scottish Pub in a cool little town. This place was exactly what I was looking for after a morning…read morespent checking out Tantallon Castle and a 3 mile walk back to town. The Fisherman Pie, which was Haddock, Smoked Haddock and Salmon in a Creamy Leek & Chive Sauce, topped with Mash Potato and Isle of mull Cheddar, was delicious. Even the Seasonal Vegetables, which were served with the pie was really good. On top of that, they had a nice long list of ciders to select from and they had the Kopparberg Strawberry & Lime, which is one of my favorites.

From the outside the Ship Inn looks like a local bar on the "welcoming" side of the scale as…read moreopposed to the "Tourists Beware" side. On entering it is a spacious and cosy looking bar that is definitely suited for tourists with a collection of beer mats almost being used as wallpaper to cover most of the free space behind the bar, some of which I had never even heard of! The decor and feel to the sitting area itself is traditional with a modern fusion, little tweaks like old spirit bottles (JD mainly) being used as candle holders are excellent to the vibe of the place and really let you settle happily in to one of the booths and take the surroundings in. We went in here because my better half was feeling hungry (I was saving myself for the North Berwick Fry which is just next door to the Ship Inn, in hindsight I should have eaten here) and decided to pop in here for a drink & a bit of lunch/dinner, we definitely weren't disappointed. A chicken and bacon burger was ordered and a chicken and bacon burger it was. Where the chicken that this chicken breast came from I don't know but it was definitely doing some serious weightlifting and bulking up. It was MASSIVE, in all it's chickeny beauty I found it hard to resist taking a huge bite out of the burger. Long stoy short, I ended up taking a huge bite out of the burger. The chicken was beautifully juicy for general pub grub and the bacon was lovely, sweet but slightly salted which gelled all the flavours of the breaded chicken and the toasted roll together. Thinking about it now, I'm getting hungry again. Every time I have a pub burger, the side salad always lets it down, every time, it's like the bars expect people not to eat it, but not this bar. The salad was crisp and fresh, served up with a deliciously sweet vinaigrette that was perfect for dipping a wee bit of the roll in. The spirit measures were 35ml and the guest ales on offer covered breweries such as Innis & Gunn and The Inveralmond Brewery (who do beers such as Lia Fail and Ossian) which justified the bar being about 60-70p more expensive than the others we visited.

Good, fresh seafood and welcoming, attentive staff. The oysters were outstanding, salty and briny…read more We had the English sparkling wine they carry BTG and it blew our minds. The potted lobster appetizer was underwhelming and actually a bit disappointing but both the langostines and the sticky toffee pudding made up for it.

We stayed in Bamburgh castle for a week and had lunch here on our last day. It was fortunate we…read morewaited until then because otherwise we would have run up quite a bill coming here repeatedly. Even though they specialize in seafood, I had the 10 oz sirloin with a cup of chowder and my wife had the shoulder of lamb. My food was good but the lamb was mouthwatering delicious. To be fair, I had never had lamb before, so I didn't know if it's usually that good or if they did something special with theirs. Portions were large enough to have leftovers for dinner, so that was nice. Service was fine, a little more hands off than we're used to in the U.S. but that seems to be common in the UK. Overall, definitely worth your while if you're in the area.

This place was recommended by the host where we were staying for holiday - referenced as a good…read morevalue. It worked out that we needed lunch, so we gave it a shot! They have a lunch special, which fortunately, was also good on Saturday. I believe it was 8.95, three courses - soup or potato skins, a pasta or pizza, and coffee or ice cream. This is a crazy good deal. I had the soup and three skins for the others. Soup was good, nothing amazing, but no complaints, and the potato skins were really, really good. They also come with a couple dipping sauces, which are also good. Really smart marketing here to get rid of potato skins. My wife and I each had the carbonara, which was good. The kids enjoyed their pepperoni and cheese pizzas. The coffee was not good, but the ice cream was. (I'm not going to complain about mediocre coffee with a deal this good- should have chosen the ice cream). The ice cream is vanilla - that's the choice. The kids also chose sodas, which seemed to be included in the price. Service was friendly and it seemed like people were dressed up to go there. The place is cozy and has lots of space. The credit card system was down, so we had to get cash from the ATM across the street, but that was the only issue we had. I assume that doesn't happen much. We would definitely eat here again, particularly for lunch. You can't beat that special - Wow!

We were looking for a place to eat within walking distance of our Air BnB, and Italian food sounded…read moregreat to us. Reviews were mixed, but we decided to give it a try. We are glad we did! We started with reasonably priced drinks, then got two pizzas for table appetizers. They both had crisp and chewy crust with flavorful sauce and toppings. The pizzas came out pretty quickly. Shortly thereafter, our entrees arrived, piping hot from the kitchen. We got three different chicken dishes and two pastas. The chicken came with a side, and we all chose the salad over chips or vegetables. The salad had mixed lettuces, peppers, peas, and a few other fresh ingredients. The chicken dishes all had healthy sized portions and great flavor. It was moist and easy to cut. I didn't try the pastas, but was told they were delicious. We had made last minute reservations online and were seated in a roomy booth quickly. Prices for everything were very reasonable and the portions were just right. The restaurant itself was clean and orderly. Our only complaint was the noise level. Music was playing loudly, so people had to talk loudly to be heard by their table mates, which increased the noise level even more. They were busy, but were still able to be attentive to each table's needs. We would definitely go back if we ever find ourselves in this town again.

Chips. Chips. Chips. Chips. Chips. Chips. Chips. Chips. Chips. Chips. Chips. Chips. Chips. Chips…read more And then more chips. These can be served to a grateful public with various side dishes, such as beans, or gravy if you fancy something special at the weekend.

Enjoyed an excellent fish and chips take away from here, down by the sea. The fish was cooked very…read morewell and all five of us were very happy with the quality of the chips. Plus if you are a fan of mayonnaise with your chips you can get a decent sized pot instead of one of those silly little sachets. Next time I am in the area, I will be back for more.

This place is the Bomb! It's cheap, it delicious, the guy who runs it is great. If you want…read moresomething affordable and delicious this is the place. The fish, chicken nuggets and kebab meat were all quite nice.

Staff were friendly, food was delicious, but the atmosphere was a bit bland. Overall, still a good…read moredining experience.

Great quality chip shop, located in the middle of a local housing estate where 'back in the day'…read moreone would need to negotiate past the salmon poachers nets strung up across the street while being repaired. Nowadays, all one needs to negotiate is the swarm of Jack Russel dogs belonging to resident methodone 'addicts' and various sized pot holes in the road. However, don't by any means, let this put you off as in reality it's the pot holes which pose most danger, some of those being large enough to house a family of Albanians. If you don't actually own any form of armoured vehicle and still don't fancy venturing into the estate then please try the delivery service for an extra pound. Tasty haddock.

The room at The Craster Arms was delightful. Everything looked as thorugh it had been recently…read morerenovated; it was really smart and extremely clean. I like that it was a kind of annex to the pub, so seemed really private. I forgot to book for breakfast, but the lady in the pub was extremely understanding and we had a cooked breakfast within a few minutes. (The Craster kipper was to die for!) All of the staff were friendly and extremely welcoming. Overall, it was excellent value. It was one of the most pleasant stays I've had in a pub and I will definitely be back. Absolutely excellent, in every respect.

Big pub/restaurant/B&B with ample dining space indoors and a large outside beer garden. Some areas…read morein the beer garden are sheltered from the rain by canopies. Beautiful situation at the west end of Beadnell village. The food is OK and not hugely overpriced. Local fish dishes are on offer as well as local beers. The atmosphere is very pleasant. Well suited to large and family parties. For many years the place was owned by a family, but a recent change of ownership may have contributed to a slight drop in standards. Food portions are not always generous and meals are not always as hot as one might wish for.