I couldn't say I enjoyed the food, it was not particularly tasty and was expensive given the…read morequality. The setting may be nice but I would have rather had a tasty and enjoyable meal.

The Ship Inn is a small but well formed pub with two main sections, a small area for locals on the…read moreleft as you walk in, and a bigger area on the right. The place has been recently refurbished but the old stone walls and old bar are still intact. If you ever visited the Clutha Bar, it's sort of got a similar layout, including TV with some Soap Operas on a Friday night! Very dog friendly (just like all the pubs in Melrose) and they served a really nice pint of Deuchars IPA - which in itself is a rarity! There's a large outdoor area at the back that was being refurbished for our visit, but it looks pretty smart and will no doubt make an excellent area to enjoy a pint in the sun in Melrose.

I was in Melrose for the weekend and wanted to go somewhere with good quality food and that let…read moredogs in. Burt's hit the mark. It is lovely and friendly inside. I would the decor was contemporary Scottish and cosy. We sat in the bar area as that was where they allowed dogs. The first table we sat at was a bit in the middle and as Luna (the dog) likes to spread out, they asked if we would like to move to a corner table where she has more room, I really appreciated this thought. I had lamb with potatoes and a jus. The lamb was perfectly cooked and moist. There was a lot of lamb as well, great portion size. My other half had a fish pie which was jam packed with prawns, salmon and white fish. Really fab. It was during desert that they really hit the mark. I ordered a cheese board for us to share. First came the crackers. Something that really annoys me about a cheese board is that you get lots of cheese and then 3 crackers. What you meant to do with that? I usually end up having a ton of cheese and not many crackers! This was not an issue at Burts. They brought a basket of crackers...yes, a basket. I have uploaded a picture to show this delight. The cheese was all local and ymmuy as well. They also serve real ale. My partner complained that one of the ales was off. Without questions, they changed it for something else. This place is maybe a bit more pricey compared to other restaurants in Melrose but I think it is well worth it.

Very posh upscale place. Nice decor and table decor was very classy…read more Service here was the best in the area in my opinion. The town is full of historical buildings, but this place is centrally located and had servers that truly wanted to help and serve. I was here for lunch, which was delicious, well priced (as a prix fixe lunch menu existed), and served promptly. Special requests were handled promptly. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Really a great find with wonderful dishes all over the menu and great decor. But it's the truly top notch five star excellent service that I remember the most. Wonderful all around.

Nice, local dog friendly pub. We just popped in for a few pints after our dinner. I think they do…read morecoach trips as there seemed to be a group of people who all knew each other and staying overnight. The bar is a bit dated with lots of Rugby memorabilia. The staff were friendly and the beer was amazing. They had 2 Tempest beers on which were both in excellent condition. I never had any food so can't comment on that. But the menu looked extensive. Would recommend a trip there, just for the beers.

Located on the main road through Melrose the George & Abottsford Hotel was busy with diners when I…read morevisited. When I checked in the directions that I was given to my room suggested it was a fair distance to my room - I was right. Up stairs, along a passaqeway, down stairs along a corrider till I found my room. I was staying one night and I was disappointed with my room - it was shabby, with two single beds (both felt like they needed new mattresses) and small dingey shower room ensuite. The walls were thin, I could hear my neighbours. The food was excellent, with local Borders food in all three courses. The food is traceable and the source of the meat and fish given on the menu.Breakfast was in the function room, a large room draughty room with only a couple of residents having food. It was enjoyable and there was good choice with large helpings. It was very good value and I would eat there again. I was parked in the over flow car park which was quiet far away from the hotel. Shame about the accomodation but the food was the highlight of the visit for me.

This is the place my sister chose to have her wedding. Owner is very friendly and staff amazing as…read morewell. Nothing was too much hassel. Food was amazing. Great venue for a wedding. Lovely grounds for having pictures taken.

Large red sandstone Victorian gothic hotel on the outskirts of Galashiels. The hotel is a very…read morepopular place for weddings, and they have a beautiful conservatory at the back of the hotel much used for wedding receptions. There are 2 different eating styles, either bar food in the Courtyard Bar, or a la carte in the restaurant. The bar food is good, although the setting is a bit 'ordinary' compared to the rest of the hotel. Usual bar meals - fish and chips, steak pie, roast dinners, salmon etc, all freshly cooked and served by friendly and helpful bar staff. They have a good selection of malts.

Better than "quaint!" It is a nice little hotel in a nice little Scottish town. The room was tidy…read moreand bathroom better than expected. The coffee and tea service set up in the room was great. The full Scottish breakfast was even better. Hotel bar was friendly with a good selection. Easy walk to shops and other points of interest.

Stayed April 2015: "Mom & Pop B&B in a Quaint Border Town with a 3 minute walk from Melrose Abbey"…read more There is no designated parking for this establishment, and they are right in the center of town. This was an establishment that I was not able to book online, and had to call to make a reservation. We parked up the hill near another hotel, and walked the short distance back. The bartender/owner told us that it would be alright to park there, and they would not tow the vehicle. He signed us in, at the bar, and showed us to our room. There was a short staircase up to a long hallway of doors. This is the first hotel where we had to remember to lock the door behind us. Please don't think that was a problem because it was not an issue, just added to the nice country atmosphere. The room was decorated in reds, browns, which complemented the natural wood throughout the room. On the wall opposite of the beds was a fold out iron board, and a dresser with cubbyhole that appeared as a built in. I had read on their website that the lodging had been updated, and their modest discourse did not prove to be wrong. The bathroom was like a 4-5 star quality. When I open the bathroom door, I was greeted by the sink which sat on top of the counter, open shelf below that held a few towels, and with inset pebble details. There was a step up to the spacious shower, which also had a large towel warming rack next to it. The shower was also adorned with pebble details. We ate dinner in the pub, and I partook off a spicy black bean burger with fries and a Ginger beer. The food was a good sized portion, seasoned well, and reasonably priced. I also had a slice of almond cheesecake which was covered in sliced almonds. We had our complimentary breakfast in one of the dining rooms, and we were able to order from the provided menu.

From the owner: This traditional hotel in a classic building is a 1-minute walk from the Three Hills Roman Heritage…read moreCentre, 3 minutes' stroll from Melrose Abbey and 0.7 miles from Eildon Hill. Utilitarian rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Some have sitting areas. There's no air-conditioning. Amenities include free cooked breakfast. There's a laid-back restaurant/bar and a business centre.