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.

The Golfers Rest is a very traditional little pub situated on North Berwick's High Street. There…read moreare no bells and whistles, no frills and in terms of entertainment there is a fruit machine & a pool table and it comes across as exactly how the locals like it. l feel perfectly justified in saying that this is and always will be a "regulars" pub for old men who want to read the paper, watch the news/horses and have a few pints. There is nothing about the decor here that suggests they have tried to make it a little more modern since 1980 but if I'm totally honest that's the way l 'd like to see it kept as it adds a little character. For a pint of McEwans 70 shilling & a JD and diet coke it was £6 which is about the price of tap water in some Edinburgh bars and clubs. At first the girl behind the bar didn't seem too keen on as "tourists" but that soon changed and what got off to a bit of a shaky start ended up being quite a wee visit.

Avoid. Wouldve given it 0 stars, except Yelp! Requires at least 1 star…read more Took an hour for food after 10 mins to be waited on - and it wasnt busy. I'm sorry, but the effort needs to be better. Our bartender was completely inattentive and approached worthless.

Lovely lunch with a nice choice of dishes that are atypical from your standard lunch menu. Lots of…read moreoptions for a variety of dietary requirements. The fish was a little under seasoned on its own, but with the sauce it was great. Staff were very attentive and friendly. Dog friendly too.

Wine and cocktail bar, super cute interior. Not much to say about it but plenty to choose from I…read morewould go back!

Cozy great atmosphere after a brisk walk at the beach. Fantastic ales and a warm fireplace in a…read morewelcoming environment.

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Thank you Yelp, I just lost my entire review of this place…read more.. Our main reason for choosing this place was the fact that it was located a little way out of the town centre (but still in easy walking distance), and that their menu looked good on the seafood front, as they have a connection with the Lobster Shack on the town pier. We stayed for a couple of nights on a weekend getaway. Be warned, the hotel is popular with golfers so you need to book up well in advance. I'm more of the Mark Twain "a good walk spoiled" school of thought when it comes to golf, but apparently it's quite the thing around North Berwick. Our room was on the top floor at the front, and was spacious and well-appointed with all the usual accoutrements. Being on the street side, there was a fair bit of traffic noise, but then we did have the windows wide open as it was so hot (yes, Scotland has been known to get quite warm at times!). The en-suite was large, and had a deep bath with a good shower - although the shower curtain did seem overly long and you couldn't avoid standing on it if it was inside the bath. Breakfast was pretty epic. We had smoked salmon with scrambled egg the first day, the salmon being wrapped round the eggs to make a cylindrical pancake. On the second day I had the full veggie, with sausage, haggis, poached eggs, beans, mushrooms and tattie scone - again all artfully arranged in a pile. Our one evening meal was of course based around the lobster option. It's not cheap, but we both splurged on the whole lobster at £39.95. I had avocado sushi to start, which in retrospect was probably a mistake as it disappeared in 3 bites. Herself went for the 1/2 kilo of West Coast rope-grown mussels, which seemed a better choice. I was impressed to see a vegan option of Key Lime pie on the dessert menu, which was just the right lightness to top off the lobster. There were one or two very minor issues, both with room maintenance and with service so I'm only giving it four stars; but it's a family-run hotel and they are all very dedicated to providing a good experience, which it certainly was. There is a warm homely atmosphere to the place and the staff were all very friendly despite how busy it was. We both really enjoyed our stay and would happily stay again.

Nice bar area and the restaurant upstairs is clean, fresh and bright. Food is delicious, staff is…read morefriendly and prices are reasonable. Having visited, I already miss dropping in for a night cap. Local establishment that caters to locals and a few visitors from across the pond. Nice view of the bay especially during sunset. Patrons are friendly and welcoming which I appreciated very much, cheers!

This place holds a very special place in my heart…read more Besides having worked here behind the bar, I have many fond memories of late nights and flowing drinks here with friends. It's an unofficial local nexus for Fence Records, the small indie label started by a friend of mine over a decade ago, and chances are if you pop in here on a Friday afternoon you might just run into someone you know. Over the years the Ship has seen its share of music, and like any local pub worth anything it has a healthy cast of regulars who'll you'll find propping up a bar stool everyday. The nautical theme is par for the course in this seaside village, but there are loads of really neat historical shots framed and hanging on the walls that are worth checking out if you're ever in there. And be sure and say hi to Dave, the owner!

My gran's local, this is perhaps the best place for incredibly fresh and tasty pub food in the…read morearea! Go often as their specials change daily depending on what the fishermen brought in that day! If the tuna steak is up on that board look no further for the most delicious meal ever! A favourite with the golfers, however the lovely staff make everyone feel welcome!

Loved the food and the servers. Had the haddock supper (fish and chips). Huge portion of fish…read morebattered and fried to absolute perfection. Beers on tap weren't cold enough for my American palate, but their bottled beers hit the spot! Huge menu and large wine list too. Can't go wrong here!!

Enjoyed a very good venison casserole at lunch here last Sunday. My partner pronounced her burger…read moreand fries to be good and the youngest member of the team was pretty satisfied with her cheesy pasta and chips. Service was attentive and efficient & the overall atmosphere was very pleasant. We were initially advised that there'd be a bit of a wait for the food to arrive as there were a lot of occupied tables but in the end the meals arrived without any undue delay. Reverse psychology perhaps? No handpulls at the bar but at least one good keg beer if you're not after a lager or Guinness.

Sitting on the village green in the very quaint village of Dirleton near Edinburgh, the Castle Inn…read moreoffered a reasonable menu and sheltered beer garden. Although the day was sunny and bright, the Inn seemed very dark - not a problem though as we wanted to get into the sun out back. Prices aren't cheap-a burger that costs more than a tenner is going to have to go some and I don't think this one did. The soup was fairly small and cold and I wasn't convinced about the service. My plate was snapped away before I'd weighed up the options of finishing my chips and watched astonished as a member of staff asked a table in the outer fringes of the garden to come and collect their food from the patio area - presumably they couldn't be bothered walking to them. All that said though, the pub is well positioned and the beer garden is a great wee sun trap. The beer is cold and much needed after a wander around the castle opposite.

Fantastic Pub, Pints, and People!! Having flown in from the US the 9 of us stayed in this quaint…read morecity. We all found ourselves gravitating here every night before it closed to end our perfect days. Bartenders were all friendly, engaging and appreciated our patronage. We were sad our vacation ended, but our nights at the pub will be unforgettable. Prices are reasonable, they allowed us to bring in food and it's walking distance from our vacation house.

Great atmosphere and excellent host @eckbowman make sure you stop by when you are in Elie!read more