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Nº 176 in 276 in East Lothian

Nº 49 of 63 British in East Lothian

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Booked in today to treat mum n I as we weren't able to spend Mother's Day together .Surpassed my expectations ! Round of sandwiches of our choice ,2 scones with jam n cream each and 4 cakes each .Certainly didn't come away hungry .The quality portion size and presentation was excellent . Chef did well and staff were all very efficient and helpful .Had lunch and breakfast here but can also recommend afternoon tea .Thanks team

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Shona B . 2024-03-12

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My friend and I have just had the most delicious two course Christmas Lunch At the Bistro at the Brunton. The service was 1st class and the food was perfect in every way. We found no faults whatsoever. The whole experience from start to finish was excellent. Thank you.

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Helen G . 2023-12-19

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Popped in for a light lunch. We usually share a meal due to being small eaters. We chose the soup with sandwich. The server was fantastic and this was the first time that a soup for one was split into two bowls. Still more than reasonable portions. The sandwich was freshly made and filled with the egg salad. The hot chocolate was nice too. Reasonable prices and extremely efficient, fast and friendly service. Will definitely be back. Open good hours too.

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Donna P . 2023-11-10

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On a rare visit to Musselburgh on a Saturday morning we were pondering where to go for coffee. The lady in the wool shop recommended Brunton Cafe. The place was so busy we thought we were out of luck especially when asked had we booked. As luck had it there was a table for 2 free tucked in the corner. Excellent service, lovely cake and friendly helpful staff. We will return.

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Margaret M . 2023-09-14

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Been going for years here as always guaranteed a nice homemade bowl of soup and fresh sandwiches home baking and good service son loves the kids chicken nugget meal and milkshakes too! Definitely worth a visit if in Musselburgh

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laurastone81 . 2023-07-31

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Good food and excellent value for money. The staff were friendly, polite and very professional. Given the current restrictions the set up was good and all social distancing measures in place. I would definitely recommend.

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Helen B . 2021-05-07

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Enjoyed our visit to Brunton Bistro today for lunch. Given a warm welcome and seated quickly. The place is spotless, Every staff Member was so friendly, and food all looked delicious. Lunch was served promptly and with a smile. We ordered soup and a sandwich (salmon) , fish and chips followed by 2 ice creams. No complaints at all and will most definately be back soon, well done Brunton Bistro.

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GTT1947 . 2020-10-13

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Lovely place to eat and accessible for disabled access through front of main building. Easily accessible disabled toilets too.The food was really beautiful. They do smaller portions as well which is good. We had fish and chips, gluten free, and the portion size was perfect.The staff who work there are very friendly and helpful and an asset to the Bistro.We’d definitely recommend eating here.

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flyingrocket . 2020-02-27

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Specific Table was booked, when we sat down we where told we would have to move as table booked for 11am, told her we booked the table, told that people coming have children and book every week. I said it’s now 11.10 so people did not come made us move, attitude is wrong customer service is poor always rushing to clear tables when you have not finished, get orders wrong, told them we would find a new venue next time

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79tamm . 2019-12-22

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Lovely pre theatre meal with friends before seeing a show. Check beforehand if needing special dietary requirements

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Tracey D . 2019-12-05

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Visited this place as we were attending a concert in the theatre. The food was lovely and portion were good. The only let downs were It was a little pricey and some of the staff were not that friendly

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keromax2014 . 2019-09-27

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I felt the menu could have been much simpler ... my friend wasn’t keen on anything and ended up having just chips. ,she had visited previously and had bee happy with a different menu however I did have the salmon to start which I enjoyed followed by the beef burger , :::: gherkin 2 large slices ?? So much salad I had to strip it down to get to the burger really shouldn’t have had to pay extra for cheese , but again the burger was tasty.

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Annon114 . 2019-09-09

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Have been a few times on a Friday morning with my friend. Good range of things to have for breakfast/brunch. Always busy so that shows how good it is. Nice and clean

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BrendaT10 . 2019-05-08

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We recently held a funeral tea in the theatre lounge at Brunton Hall.The event was arranged and overseen by Sandra, who was professional yet caring and compassionate. The staff on duty on the day were also very caring and most helpful. The buffet was well laid out, plentiful and fresh. We would highly recommend anyone looking for a venue for a similar event give consideration to The Lounge at Brunton Hall

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carly778 . 2019-02-19

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Coffees are nice and good variety with ok prices. just nipped in for lunch and had baked potato with cheese. Lots of nice cheddar on soft potato with some crisp side salad. Only thing wrong was the seat was very uncomfortable. Hard with iron arms and too narrow for a well proportioned lady.

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blueskyScotland . 2019-02-13

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Ate here prior to us catching the film Peterloo. Verdict? Lovely staff, it does not stint on the size of the portions and the prices are very competitive. My Stornoway black pudding starter was delicious. My fish goujons were hot and crisp although a tad on the dry side but that's me nit picking. Other members of the party had crab and salmon fish cakes, a starter by the way but sufficient as a main and voted lovely. Others had the burger which was very good as was the stroganoff. If we plan to visit the Brunton again we'd certainly consider eating there. Can really recommend.

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Austin H . 2019-02-09

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My family have been coming here for years. The staff are always friendly and professional. I have been in many times when they are rushed off their feet and they still cannot do enough for you. Both my kids have dietary requirements and they cater to their needs. Love their freshly cooked meals, treats and especially the great value pre-theatre menu!

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Kirsty H . 2018-12-05

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My mom, myself and little daughter had been to a Jo Jingles class across the road and thought it would be nice to pop into the Brunton Cafe for a little tea and scone as it’s across the road afterwards. Noone came over to us to take out order for over 10 mins despite catching a number of people’s eyes. Mom went up to the counter to order directly and was told by a (slow moving) lady with a very sour expression that it “was table service only” and then turned her back on my mom. Still no one came to take out order so we left and went elsewhere. Musselburgh has loads other lovely alternatives - I would go elsewhere!

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Angieh574 . 2018-11-08

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My husband and I visited this establishment very recently for our evening meal.

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elaine o . 2018-10-22

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Menu basic and not well cooked. The home baking was over priced and poor quality and our milk in our coffee had been boiled, not just steamed so burnt mouths and bad cake were the order of the day.

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ASHLEYBEdinburgh . 2018-10-19

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My partner & I were seeing Leo Sayer at the Brunton ladt night & decided to eat at the Bistro. The menu had a few good choices & we both enjoyed what we ordered. Service very good & friendly but I thought the prices were a little steep. I did not realise that we could/should have had 2 courses or 3 courses for set price (would have saved a few pound) until I read it in the Brunton brochure afterwards. I do think one of the waitresses should have pointed that out.

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rhoday2017 . 2018-10-14

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Having had breakfast here before I decided on another visit for my birthday treat, none of this standing in line, food brought to table. Full breakfast superb and piping hot. It may be slightly more expensive than others but worth every penny.

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alanrosswallyford . 2018-09-25

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Get 1 hour for lunch. Arrived at 12.05. Order taken fairly quickly. Explained short of time. Told no problem. Food arrived at 12.40. It was only fish and chips and a panini! The food was okay although I practically had to inhale it. Asked for a flat white. It's advertised as a bistro but they had no idea what I wanted. In short, not great.

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Margaret D . 2018-06-07

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Lovely setting inside theatre,busy restaurant so book ahead for meal or there special afternoon tea. Nice to see plenty of staff on for a busy lunch .Soup selection very nice ,homemade and fresh ,small menu but plenty of choice

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PrestonpansEast . 2018-01-22

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Visited The Bistro with a group of friends for a pre-theatre dinner. Received a warm welcome and orders were taken and drinks served.

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travellingsusie10 . 2017-11-11

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We are regular visitors to The Brunton Bistro and can only report as we find and that is Excellent. The selection of lunchtime food is first class, the soups are certainly the star of the show, full of flavour and wholesome. They have freshly made to order sandwiches, panninis with an fantastic selection of fillings. For those wishing for something more substantial the menu includes a full selection of main meals. To finish off you can choose from a good selection of desserts or a nice scone/cake with lovely coffee or tea. The service for our part has always been good. A great facility to have locally!!!

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Alistair P . 2017-10-12

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Staff are professional and nothing is too much trouble. Great selection of home made cakes and scones.

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elaine o . 2017-08-29

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En este 28 de mayo de 2017 he revisado este restaurante después de haber tenido una muy mala experiencia. La señal de cualquier buena organización, que cuida de sus clientes, es cómo se reacciona cuando las cosas van mal.

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John W . 2017-08-04

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Llegamos, como solicitaba, en 6. 15:00 y nuestro pedido fue tomado. Las bebidas eran servidas con prontitud. A las 19.00 horas nuestra comida no habia llegado mi pareja y tuve que ir y encontrar al gerente para ver lo que estaba sucediendo. Resulta nuestra orden de comida no había sido aprobado para la cocina y para colmo de males, elección de comidas de mi compañero no estaba ahora disponible! El Director hizo lo posible para rectificar la situación, pero en ese momento la atmósfera tenía y agrió el postre y rechazamos cancelar café - este era super antes del teatro y poco tiempo! .

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John W . 2017-05-28

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Tenía un gran té de la tarde, organizado por Terri Smith. Todos disfrutamos de la deliciosa comida y charlar. El personal era amable y nos cuidó, y se aseguró de que teníamos todo lo que necesitábamos. Así que ya tenemos ganas de volver, para disfrutar de todos los sándwiches, tortas, etc, que teníamos.

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Fran M . 2017-05-10

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Nuestro grupo de 26 pensionistas, de Musselburgh se hicieron más hoy para un delicioso té de la tarde. El servicio era impecable y el personal era muy complaciente, más amable y alegre. Tenemos algunos miembros discapacitados, pero todos eran cuidados y atendidos, cuidadosamente. La comida era excelente y muy fresco con mucho té/café y muchas ollas repuestos. Sin duda volveremos. Fantástico el té de la tarde y una excelente relación calidad-precio. Bien hecho Bistro en Brunton xx

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Terri S . 2017-05-09

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Visitamos como parte de un grupo grande. Yo había hecho la reserva con antelación y pagar un depósito. Así que fue decepcionante que cuando llegamos allí nuestra mesa no tienen suficientes asientos.

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Abi S . 2017-04-04

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Ocupado el almuerzo y tuvimos que esperar un rato para una mesa vacía. Lugar popular con clientes habituales. Orden tomado y llevado rápidamente a la mesa. Ambos tuvimos un gran plato de sopa con una rebanada de pan. Mi amigo tenía la sopa de hongos, mientras que tuve la suerte de conseguir el plato de sopa de lentejas de última. Ambas sopas estaban servido caliente y muy abundante. Puedo ver por qué es tan popular como la comida es buena y a un precio razonable. El servicio bueno y el personal muy amable. Sin duda, un lugar para visitar.

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nocera1 . 2017-03-15

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The Bistro at the Brunton Halls was a nice experience, food was good service was good,a very lovely place to eat and relax

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kennyam4909 . 2017-02-16

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Was here today for Christmas lunch with 5 friends. The food was delicious served promptly by friendly efficient waitresses. Have not eaten a meal here before but will certainly do so in the future.

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doreennich . 2016-12-13

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Great choice of gluten free food which was just delicious and all in a very nice setting. Inside the theatre so you can relax and dine before the show.Loved it!

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Crystal94 . 2016-11-17

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Nice comfortable warm busy place. Looks like it is used a lot by locals for meeting for lunch. Good quick table service. Plenty friendly staff delivering large portions. Large Soup is large. Good thick sandwiches. Nice.

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foster1605 . 2016-10-25

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Visited at lunchtime during the school holidays with my wife and two kids (10 and 13). We took a table and our order was fairly quickly taken by one of the pleasant waiting staff. There's a selection on what you would expect from a small cafe, with lighter options such as sandwiches and soup, as well as baked potatoes and bigger traditional meals. I had lentil soup and ham salad sandwiches. The soup was grand, very thick and filling. I had a small bowl and I really would have struggled with a large one. Prices are reasonable and service was friendly.

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ian116 . 2016-10-19

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Nice lunch in pleasant surrounds.Good old fashioned ambience and service... quite different from the majority of trendy cafes nowadays.Service was quick, food was decent and prices reasonable.

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Nostratamis . 2016-10-01

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Clean and good service.Soup/Sandwich very filling. Loads of seating and table service. Good menu and childrens.

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Joyce W . 2016-09-09

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Went for pre show meal and what a let down! I normally go for breakfast and it's always been great so I thought I would try the evening set menu. It was unexciting. The starters were below average and the mains were pretty disgusting.my daughter had chicken with risotto which when it arrived was boiled chicken and long grain rice with indescribable bits in it totally dry and bland.i had salmon there was no flavours at all!!!!! With charging restaurant prices I expected a decent fare! WRONG! We sent the mains back and was then presented with a bill by a surly head of staff with no apologies about our flavourless food we were charged full price for one set meal and a starter. I have always found the morning staff helpful and always attentive were customer service comes first and always with a smile shame it does extend to evening management!!!!! I will definitely NOT be eating here again .if you are looking to go to an evening show at the brunton then allow yourself plenty time and book somewhere else.

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Julie A . 2016-08-18

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a lovely meal it was a set munu but there was a choice for everyone .It was very busy the staff were amazing and no one waited to long for anything .There is a lovely atmosphere in the place and really it was an enjoyable night.

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Lizwood2014 . 2016-08-02

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Often have lunch at the Bistro as service is always very quick, which is great in your lunch hour, food is always very nice and reasonably priced, the ladies are all very courteous and friendly even though they can be under a bit of pressure as it can be very busy however I have never felt that it has made any difference to the service that I or my colleagues have received, well done ladies you do a great job.

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Karen B . 2016-04-29

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With our main lunch courses we ordered tea for two with our lunch. By the time I had finished my main course, no tea, so I approached the waitress and asked for out tea. Some time later, still no tea. When I asked at the counter to cancel the tea I was told, 'but it's here' - presumably growing cool. My mother's pensioner's fish and chips was tasty and appreciated. My baked potato was cool and the accompanying salad pretty meagre. The bistro has a friendly buzz but not helpful when you want to have a chat. It's a pity. Maybe staff need extra training.

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Brian O . 2016-04-25

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Busy bistro indeed with all it's local clientele and those who travelled from further afield tucking in at the many tables within.Famous faces can also be spotted here having something to eat before taking to the stage in the adjacent theatre.Most attentive staff and friendly with it makes it a must for me plus the fact it's only 100 yards from where I live!

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OKRK27 . 2016-04-25

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Was here a couple of weeks ago. The staff were friendly and helpful. Great prices and good sized portions. Will certainly be back. Keep up the good work.

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183Red . 2016-04-06

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We stopped here for lunch when cycling from Edinburgh along the coast to North Berwick. (At least to Longniddry the route is either motor-free or on quietish roads.) The soups were excellent and the table service pretty quick. The restaurant is bright and clean, with prices to match. We left congratulating ourselves on our choice of stop.

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IanN482 . 2016-03-06

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On a recent visit to an event at the Brunton Theatre we decided to sample the food in the adjoining bistro. We were not disappointed. Tasty food- if presentation was a little unimaginative.

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Robert B . 2016-02-06

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We are regular customers here and usually really enjoy it, however we left this morning very disappointed. This morning was poor, took 30mins for breakfast to arrive, and when it did, the bacon was overcooked, the tomato was barely hot and the haggis and black pud greasy. It was as if the plates had been under a hot lamp. We were left waiting without our tea for half an hour seemingly forgotten about. There is plenty of competition out there for breakfast customers, particularly at the weekend and for £7, I expect better quality and service.

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Jinty1906 . 2016-01-30

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Lovely airy atmosphere, very good service and a good choice of food, the portion size was good. A good family environment

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Goldie66_9 . 2016-01-21

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Fantastic service, food all fresh made and tastes great, the staff go out their way to help, nothing is any bother the place is so clean and relaxing.

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Sandra H . 2016-01-18

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We really enjoyed our afternoon tea at the Brunton, nicely served, loads of piping hot tea, everything was fresh and delicious, particularly enjoyed the sandwiches and meringues.Well done to Bistro at the Brunton.

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StapeleyCraigie . 2016-01-12

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Great food and staff very helpful and nice atmosphere short waiting time and nothing is too much trouble

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Julie A . 2015-12-06

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Ideal place for either a quick snack or a meal, central location with nearby car parking facility. Busy or would recommend you make reservation at peak times.

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James W . 2015-10-31

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Lovely relaxed atmosphere, attentive and quick service. Simple menu, reasonably priced with something for everyone, Free Wifi

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Keith_Roots . 2015-10-27

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I regularly go here for a breakfast roll and have to say it is one of the best in the area. The service is quick and there is a great selection. One day I must try and go later to enjoy one of their lovely cakes. Would definitely recommend the Bistro and good value for money.

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perfectholidays_1 . 2015-10-24

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I have now done morning coffee, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and now booked dinner before the Eagles tribute show - and can recommend with confidence. When its really busy, then have patience as it can take a bit longer, but well worth the wait I think. I'm fairly regular to the Brunton - and the bistro staff give me a nice welcome each time look no further if your in Musselburgh, you'll not be disappointed I'm sure of that.

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Ann P . 2015-10-19

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Nice to pop in for a bacon roll and cappuccino, or a combi lunch. Huge selection on their menu, and great homemade soups. Staff always cheery, and nice bright surroundings.

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heather r . 2015-09-01

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nice food and good service in a busy bistro, lots of tables reserved but still manage to get table. good value.

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erussell2 . 2015-09-01

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We were a family party of 4 who ordered breakfast rolls and traybakes for afters. All delicious! Very busy but service was very quick and a friendly smile from all the staff. Will definately return.

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JoeyM777 . 2015-08-07

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home made soup, lentil lacked flavour to watery not enough taste in the stock, lacking in depth bread roll served not good quality, tasteless, Menu?? not to sure about the choices, bit dated I have had the fish and chips, the fish was nice but did not rate the chips, served little wilted salad not great, Yet the plus side for here is tea and try the home made cakes they are homemade and they do produce some nice cakes, not sure if all the sweets are homemade? staff are efficient, found the staff need to smile more this place is to me a hit or a miss depending on what you order would not hurry back but that is because I really like quality food and well cooked and well presented but being fair in context its only a little cafe/bistro and thats being fair

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Lorraine D . 2015-07-24

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We were randomly out in Musselburgh so decided to pop in for afternoon tea (served between 2-4pm). The portion size of the afternoon tea is generous in comparison with what we have had at other places, plus you also receive a free tea refill! It is nicely presented to you on a cake tier stand too, although this is standard, it's still a nice touch!Between 2 we received a sandwich each, a scone each (with butter, cream and jam separate) and 3 small pieces of cake each. More than enough even for lunch! In fact, after the sandwiches and half a scone I was completely stuffed but they allow you to take away what you don't finish which was really nice!The decor being part of the old theatre is a bit dated but that doesn't detract too much from the food, although we did get a window seat which probably helped brighten things up! Overall, a very pleasant and good value afternoon tea for 2.

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msg84 . 2015-07-24

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Was here Friday for lunch. The place is nice, the food is nice, the staff are nice. I only had soup and a coffee, which were both lovely, but they had ran out of the soup that I originally ordered so had to have the flavour I wasn't overly keen on. The food was served in reasonable time, by friendly waitresses, and piping hot. It was very busy when I arrived about 13:30 and hard to get a seat. I can't be bothered with places where you can't hear what the people at your table are saying, its too open, too busy and the way the walls are so open and maybe they proximity to other tables does not provide a great atmosphere for having a catch up lunch. The other thing is the cake selection is really poor/amateur for a place that seems to serve as lovely food as this does. Its a selection such as tray bake, rocky road and scones. Would be nice to see homemade victoria sponge, chocolate cake and the usual suspects, disappointing. Might go again, but might not.

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ToniPoni O . 2015-07-12

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Went in for a quick breakfast with my husband. The young girl who took our order was very nice but it went down hill from there. The food was delivered by two woman and the plates were placed on the table with not a word and they walked away. No "is there any thing else you need"? or "can i get you anything else"? As it turned out I was wanting butter and my husbands breakfast wasnt even correct. My husband ordered a vegetarian breakfast and on the menu it says sausages, potato scone, an egg, haggises, tomato, beans and 2 slices of toast. What the place was missing was 1 sausage, haggis and a slice of toast. No one came back to check on us to see if everything was okay. I would have expected better going to a sit down restaurant.Side note a blonde woman was wearing sandles. Isnt that against health and safety? Even if its not it still has the yuck factor.So if you want mediocre food with sub-standard service this is the place for you.

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TalkingDoe . 2015-06-29

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the breakfast roll of black pudding is really good, the blackpudding is excellent just wish they would serve this in a decent morning roll but in saying that it the black pudding made up for the roll

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Lorraine D . 2015-06-21

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We visited for a light lunch before rugby at Musselburgh. When we found a table we noted the first nice touch - a sign said "this is table 18 - we may not see you quickly so just make yourself known' - good customer service touch. Delicious paninis served by a very professional team.

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Viewlander . 2015-04-04

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Mum and I had a lovely 2 courses here on sat night before the steamie at the theatre. Nice attentive service and good food.

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Alexish78 . 2015-03-31

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We booked a table for a meal before a show. The staff were fantastic, dad missed his bus so I called to cancel the table, the staff called me back 5mins later to inform me he hadn't missed the bus and was at the bistro. Really helpful. The food was great and reasonable priced, I would recommend it.

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Edintraveler24 . 2015-02-23

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Absolutely fuming. was having lunch sitting next to kids toys with my son and friends son. when manager tells us we will have to leave as the kids are being to Noisey( they weren't). They should not advertise themself as child friendly.

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Sam28Moore . 2014-11-19

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I visited the Bistro in Musselburgh on Friday the 24th of October for a light lunch with my husband. We entered the Bistro which was absolutely heaving and we were greeted with a young friendly smile who explained that they were very busy and she would do her best to get us a table immediately which she done, she led us to the table and gave us a menu each and told us the soup of the day and gave us a few minutes to decide what we'd like. She returned and took our order i asked if there were any gluten free options she gave me a big choice but I decided on a toastie and salad as we were just after something light my husband had fresh haddock and chips which he said was delicious (it looked it) and my toastie was very tasty for being gluten free! I couldn't fault out server one bit she even returned to see if we fancied a tasty treat and said she had gluten free biscuits which I could see on display.The only thing I would say is it really is ESSENTIAL when working in a restaurant that everyone has there hair tied back out there face when serving food, it looks so much more professional and hygienic. I think our server and a lady making drinks were the only people who had it tied back. This was the only thing that let the Bistro down.Overall a great experience, we will be back.

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Sandywilson73 . 2014-10-26

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I came here with my dad on two occasions, the first time for a late lunch and then again the next morning for breakfast. On both visits the staff were excellent, very friendly and pleasant and the service was quick and efficient. The menu was pretty simple, we went for a burger, salad and chips and chicken escalope and chips. Both meals were good, freshly cooked and tasty. Reasonably priced too. For breakfast, I had a scone (homemade) and jam and my dad had the cooked breakfast. Again we both enjoyed the food. Its a nice place and I will definitely be returning!

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Niamh A . 2014-10-12

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Norma Zandra and all the staff can't do enough for you the service is always quick and the food is great and everyone of the staff always have time to sit and have a chat

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Roddy1957 . 2014-09-30

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It's very popular with the pensioners of Musselburgh, but you can often walk in and be roundly ignored by the staff, who might be better served with a "Wait To Be Seated" notice. It's pricey for things like toasties, which are very slight, but it's a nice enough place to grab a snack, if you're on that side of town. But don't bother if you're in a rush.

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Mr H . 2014-09-11

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I am local and have used the bistro on many occasions, mostly for a cup of tea and cake, there are home made cakes on offer and they are baked locally and are generally good, yet not a great choice, as they are mixed with shop bought biscuits. However I ordered a black pudding roll, they stock are great brand name of black pudding, yet my black pudding for sure seemed that it had been fried in a deep fat fryer, my roll was dripping in grease, I called the waitress and showed her the roll, explained why I would not eat it. She assured me that it was cooked on the hot plate, I would not agree, the morning roll was a cheap white make, no decent bread rolls, but I did enjoy the pot of tea, Another visit was previous during the winter with my grand daughter, home made soup, which was meant to be lentil, it was very watery, lacked flavour and i do not think it had been on the stove long enough the soup again was served with cheap white bread slices, not very appetising. But in fairness I have not eaten a meal there, the place to me is just a little cafe, it could be a lot more after all it supports a theatre you would think the menu would be more creative, someone needs to get a hold of the owner or manager and put a spark into the menu.

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Lorraine D . 2014-08-26

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This is a very nice relaxing bistro with a more than adequate menu for the size of the restaurant the food we ordered arrived promptly and was very nice the service staff were also very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu i would definitely return and recommend people to visit

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Chappie77 . 2014-07-18

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Been to the brunton hall for lunch a few times and the food is always nice as is the service and the staff.

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Rickjames123 . 2014-07-11

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I'm in here a lot for coffee/tea and breakfast. The staff are always lovely and they have gluten free options which is great for us coeliacs. The restaurant is also very bright and airy.

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lolacola1 . 2014-05-27

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Completely 'out of the blue' we booked some tickets for a show at The Brunton Theatre and as it was a Friday Night we thought we would pop by for some dinner as well. Oh I wish we had checked with Trip Advisor!!So disappointing..a plus side the Staff were very friendly.. and helpful.Advise to The Brunton Catering Management..you are missing a fantastic opportunity here, .What a completely wasted restaurant..its 2014 people get a decent menu & Chef.Such a limited choice. and very austere surroundings..not a pleasant experience at all.Why is the eating area overlooking the road??This Eatery needs a complete make over.

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WORDYWOMAN . 2014-05-06

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Very warm welcome by the staff at the Bistro. The food is simple but very well done and in generous helpings. Ideally located in Central Musselburgh so handy for the harbour and obviously the theatre itself. I would recommend it for lunch although book in advance as it can get busy.

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Ingramgd . 2014-04-19

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The Brunton Theatre itself is a good theatre venue in East Lothian which I have visited many times however for the first time decided to eat there before a show this weekend. Big mistake. The restaurant itself is divided in two halves. One half was doing a pre-theatre menu which seemed reasonably priced and may have been good as it was certainly busy. Unfortunately as we had not booked we were escorted to the other half of the restaurant by the young waiter whose badged indicated he was 'training'. Half way to our table he stopped and mentioned something about a pre-theatre menu then said there was broccoli and Stilton soup, fish and chicken escalope. I had to ask for a menu and we both decided to go for fish with a portion of bread and butter. Sadly he returned shortly after placing the order to inform us there was only one fish left. The reason then became clear why he had mention the soup, fish and chicken while standing in the middle of the restaurant was because that was the whole range available which if he had made this clearer earlier we would have gone elsewhere sadly though by this time we didn't have time. I decided to go for the chicken escalope. Other dinners came in after us and we're served soup and sandwiches which we were not offered. All of this could probably have been forgiven if the meal itself had been good. The fish was okay but not many chips. The first bite of the chicken was hot however the rest was stone cold and the few chips were all the bite size scrag ends. If we had more time and weren't so hungry we would have sent the chicken back. The bread and butter never arrived. I certainly won't be back for dinner. One thing they do well though and I will continue to go back for is the coffee and empire biscuits.

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Sandra M . 2014-03-23

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Went for a pre cinema meal on Friday night. It was the first time I'd tried the bisto and I'm afraid it'll be the last. I went for the fish from the very limited menu, to be told there was none left, as they had been 'busy', so opted for the angus burger, it was dry and hardly edible, Really should be able to supply decent quality when the menu to so small. Staff were freindly and surroundings nice enough, but the food was very poor. If this is the near the top end of what East Lothian can offer,, god help the rest.

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Gilberstoun55 . 2014-03-23

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First time here but will be back,great choices and value for money,chicken with haggis was delicious,potatoes and veg so fresh,you could even ask for more! all desserts home made,sticky toffee pudding and the trifle were so tasty,staff all so friendly and service ten out of ten,look forward to going back.

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brenda h . 2014-01-25

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nice enough place for a pre theatre drink, didn't try the food but the service was good and the prices for a theatre fairly reasonable.

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unclegus . 2014-01-24

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Excellent lunch in the Bistro, highly attentive staff and terrific quality of food. The Cajun chicken was maybe not as spicy as I like but nevertheless excellent.

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Jonathan B . 2013-12-05

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A friend and I had Christmas afternoon tea at the bistro and it was lovely. Great staff, great food & great atmosphere!!

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Hannahdonn . 2013-12-03

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congrats to the bistro staff on their award for the best eatery in East Lothian, truly deserved. I'm been in once a week for well over a year now & could not agree more with the award. great atmosphere & the food is great!!

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karenwilson12 . 2013-10-19

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The Bistro is situated inside the Brunton Theatre in the heart of Musselburgh. The Bistro is lovely and clean and sells coffees, teas, scones and light meals throughout the day. Well worth a visit.

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Janet3197 . 2013-10-11

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I eat here almost every week and the food is good. It's always busy which is a good sign. I think perhaps a variation in menu would b good though even just a change in the sandwich/toastie fillings. Its a nice place to eat though and staff r lovely.

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Kellymarie M . 2013-09-30

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I visited this restaurant again for some lunch with friends and former colleagues. We were not hurried at all by the friendly staff and were able to take our time perusing the menu and choosing what we would like to eat. Two of my friends chose large bowls of mushroom soup, which I must admit looked very appetising. I chose a smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich with a bit of salad, coleslaw and tortilla chips on the side. My other friend opted to have only a fruit scone with some tea. The other 3 of us chose green tea and we were given a jug of iced water as we had asked for a glass of water each. We spent ages over lunch, enjoying our food and the atmosphere. The staff are always attentive without being overbearing and the food is always freshly prepared when you order a sandwich. They also have a wonderful selection of cakes and scones to choose from if you have a sweet tooth.

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Elizabeth M . 2013-09-06

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My friends and I (party of four), went to a show at the Brunton Theatre and had pre booked at the bistro to have a pre theatre meal.The service was speedy and excellent - service with a smile and the food was delicious! We also had a nice bottle of Sauvignon Blanc (between 2).I also liked the "bistro atmosphere", very pleasant.We are going to another show in October and will definately be booking to eat there again and also, everything must be timed so that you are in your seat for the show in plenty of time which we all liked.

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Anne K . 2013-08-27

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My mother and I went three time during our holiday prior to see a show. We eat off the set menu and my mother who is a vegetarian was very impressed. The service was great and the staff were very accommodating when we asked if my mother could have something different as there was only 1 vegetarian choice and staff were very obliging and she had a wonderful Mushroom stroganoff. A very reasonable three course meal pre-theatre meal. Would recommend for everyone to try it whether going to a show or not.

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drewhenshaw79 . 2013-08-23

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We went as a family of 6 to see a show. We stood in a queue at the till to place our order, but for some reason when it got to our turn the woman said "its table service". I explained we had stood there to be served just like the people in front who had been served. We did sit down she then proceeded to clean tables and wash several down before even attempting to take the order. I don't think I would bother going back as the tea was cold and the homemade cake tasteless.

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RobD_AngieB . 2013-06-28

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Went to bistro with friends as we were going to the theatre ,meal was excellent atmosphere good had a lovely night would go back

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musselburghtitch . 2013-06-19

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Usually dine there when visiting the Theatre. The food is to a good standard and the bistro is very clean and a nice place to have a meal. We always prebook a table and have found it useful. Although on our last visit we took the pre theatre menu at £9.95 for a main meal. If honest, the meal wasn't worth it. The staff are lovely and attentive and the theatre itself is great, just a bit disappointing on the price hike. Will we return again? maybe, might be time for a change.

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Graemejourno A . 2013-05-08

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Been various times over the last year or so, and the cakes and coffee are always good, and staff friendly - plus play area for kids handy.

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kg5480 . 2013-04-11

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I came to the cafe with my mum and friends. We had to wait about ten minutes for a table as they were so busy however it was worth the wait as we all fully enjoyed our lunch. the waitress said the next time we should reserve a table for next time. I had the fish and chips which I could not fault.

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Mary667 . 2013-04-09

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What a lovely afternoon ~ it was my daughters 21st birthday and also my mums birthday, I invited 8 friends to join us for "afternoon tea" .... we did have a cuppa but also induldged with a few bottles of Prosecco which was chilled to perfection. I am quite an expert on afternoon tea, and must say the Brunton has got to be up there with the city centre ones, at a quarter of the price. Quite simply the Brunton Bistro does what they say ~ all items are made fresh to order (so NO hard pre-prepared sandwiches with curly corners) the mini freshly baked scones were yumm and the homemade fresh cream meringue was dee-lish. The staff attentive to our every need from the initial enquiry to lighting the birthday candles to wrapping-up the extra goodies that were left over. I'd would reserve for afternoon tea again, not just for a special occasion but for any afternoon !

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carson007 . 2013-03-25

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Prior to a visit to the theatre we had a 3 course dinner at the Bistro at the Brunton, our meal was superb! This is a busy restaurant, with a really friendly feel, excellent service & quality, fresh food, cooked to perfection. The wine that is available is also very good. It offers great value for money and is really worth a visit, whether it is for breakfast, coffee, lunch, afternoon tea, or an evening meal - I have no doubt we will be back.

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jwmuss26 . 2013-02-23

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It is some time since we visited the Bistro. What an improvement. We enjoyed an excellent 3 course menu at £16.95 when not only the food but the service too, was superb. Wonderful value for money and the Viennese Gala which followed made it a memorable evening. We will not stay away so long again!

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jerryattrick . 2013-02-17

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Found this hidden gem when making enquires about future performances in the Brunton. If I am being honest that more to kill time when passing through the town than anything else.Dropped in for what was intended to be coffee and a sandwich, ended up having two courses and a glass of wine.What a lovely establishment, staff were first rate, as was the food, overall fantastic value for money. Portions were huge and very well presented, hardest part was deciding and saying no to a sweet.I will be back.Just shows

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M0lly999 . 2013-01-17

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