Black Agnes Restaurant, Castle Hotel in East Lothian - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

The sticky toffee pudding was remarkable! Steak & Ale pie was of the best I ever had. My son-in-law recommended this place, and he was right

Very friendly with very tasty food. The chef seems to love what he does which is honest pub grub cooked to perfection. We had fish and chips with local haddock and a light and crispy batter. Delicious.

My friends lasagne looked very good but my fish & chips was a disaster. Batter was fine on outside but soggy and unedable on the inside. When I mentioned this chef sent out message that it was crispy when it left the kitchen- he/she must have X- ray vision to see the inside!

The fish & chips looked fine but when I cut into the fish the inside of the batter was soggy and inedible although the fish was okay. When I complained I was told that the batter was crispy when it left the kitchen! 🤪 How the chef knew that from the outside goodness knows! I had to ask for a reduction to the bill and grudgingly £3 was taken off the £15. Won’t be going there again.

Great option for dinner in Dunbar although most likely need to book ahead. The lasagne was very tasty.

A true wee pub There's everything you want. The food is excellent. I ate fish and chips (gluten-free), which was great.

The food was very nice and the service was excellent. It gives old local pub vibe in the bar and a restaurant in the other side.

Fabulous food, excellent warm welcoming service. Would most certainly recommend. Was one of the best prawn cocktails we have ever tasted.

The food (fish and chips) was fine, not exceptional, but not terrible. Certainly not a gastropub, more a fish and chip shop. The batter was nice. The food was let down by the noise from the pub. It says it's a restaurant in a hotel, a better description is it's a small cafe attached to the side of a busy and very loud pub. If you're after great food check out The Crown and Kitchen in East Linton where I had the most amazing pork and mustard burger the previous evening.

Good food and lovely server with a smile. Had a GF roast dinner . Thank you

Fantastic place to get a meal. The meals are large and very delicious. If you are in the area please try it out, you will not be disappointed. I will be visiting again soon.

Man in pub nasty went for drinks in pub stone cold food perfect he was not nice buck not like others we cone to dunbar ever year

Quite small but the food is lovely deserves more than 5 stars we will definitely be back if in town again absolutely lovely meal was all fresh ingredients & cooked fresh you could taste the quality

Simply excellent food at a reasonable price. Seems like the same business as the Castle Hotel (same paint outside and shared toilets inside)

Had a lovely meal here with my friend yesterday. Jackie was friendly and attentive. Food was delicious, can definitely recommend the Lasagne and garlic bread. Will definitely be back .

Anyone rating this place a 5 star clearly hasn’t been to a real gastropub where they serve decent food. All four meals we ordered between us tasted bland. Server was constantly overwhelmed and complaining throughout. Update: To claim I am a malicious account shows more about yourself as the owner. Perhaps acknowledging the negative review, and looking to improve would instead be a better approach.

My husband and I were out on a road trip and we stopped in Dunbar for some thing to eat wanted something more than coffee I had a sirloin steak with all the trimmings and husband had mixed grill all cooked to the way we asked food was delicious that was our first time there would definitely return staff very welcoming to

This cute gastro pub is a bright and cheerful place to have a meal. The service was great (they accommodated a last minute booking and the woman who served us was very friendly and kind), they catered to a severe peanut and shellfish allergy, they have a separate gluten free fryer, and they have good vegetarian options. The mac& cheese was probably the best I've ever had, and everyone at our table agreed that the food was hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. Highly recommend.

A wonderful pub with the loveliest staff! I had the fish and chips which were excellent and a huge portion. They were also incredibly accommodating of my friend’s peanut and shellfish allergy, which is a huge plus!

Food was excellent would definitely recommend. Staff are amazing such great place to eat. 5star will definitely be going back .

Walked in on a Sunday tea time.Restaurant should have closed for the evening but nevertheless we was told no problem and was greeted very warmly and friendly. And the 3 of us sat down and had very enjoyable meal. Food was great and plentiful.

Brilliant night with 5 golfing mates. Food and service excellent. Great value for quality food. Highly recommended. Thanks Jackie for making us so welcom,

The food was hot and the staff was really friendly. The food generally lacked salt. The pastriy for the pie slightly smelled of burnt oil. However, the meat was succulent and nicely prepared. The prices are reasonable and the food is hearty. Considering the overall experience, I would visit again.

We walked in for lunch after a visit to Dunbar. Busy little restaurant so lucky to time it for a table. A great choice of good quality pub food. Chicken with black pudding and haggis was delicious.

After reading other reviews on here I was expecting a cozy spot for a tasty lunch, but unfortunately instead I got a drab room with mediocre food. Decor was grey and depressing. Food was not worth the price. I had the fish and chips - the batter was pale and the chips tasted like they were cooked from frozen. I asked for sauce and was given one sad solitary packet. Not worth £15 in the slightest.

Great lunch. Service with a smile always. Relaxed atmosphere.

Popped in for lunch when visiting Dunbar for the day. Ate in the bar as we had our dog. The barman ‘Chris’ wasn’t friendly at all to the point of being rude (not just to us, he barely acknowledged the wait staff ordering drinks) The restaurant waiting lady was lovely and offered to get water for the dog which was a nice touch. The food was tasty. What I’d describe as basic pub food definitely not gastropub standards but it was hearty enough and we ate it all. I’d say it was more expensive than it should be. However, I’d note the restaurant area looks much nicer and brighter to eat in and I think if you eat in there it would give a much better experience. The bar is dark and just a typical older pub. There is no phone reception and the wifi doesn’t work either. We were planning to stay a bit longer for a few drinks but the bar atmosphere is not inviting in any way (we definitely felt like those ‘once a year visitors’ we overheard people talking about) so we left after our food.

Great wee restaurant right on the corner of the high street. Food was delicious - haggis bonbons, tikka masala, sticky toffee were all spot on. The banana waffle was absolutely delicious. Service was quick and friendly. We'll definitely be back.

Excellent food and service for lunch today

Here at my favourite restaurant on the East Coast. Lentil soup to start, steak pie for my main. Service, food and atmosphere excellent as ever. Well worth a longer drive.

If i could give no stars i would. Walked in to ask about getting a table for 2 to be greeted with "We are shut" no hello or anything. Would maybe suggest you have a look at the way you talk to people. E.g "Hi, So sorry but we are unfortunately closing" might have been a better way to word it. 😐

Very friendly lady! We came in on a busy saturday. The food was very good

Absolutely 1st class service. Nothing too much trouble. Friendly staff and service.

We had a really great experience at the Black Agnes. We arrived on our way up to Dundee and had our little dog and two children with us. The staff were really friendly and accommodating with us. We sat on a table near the back and recieving excellent service. My wife had the stake and Ale Pie which was really good wholesome homemade food really well cooked. I had the scampi as I was in a seaside town. Again it was really well cooked and tasty. Our daughter's had sausage and chips and fish and chips of the kids menu. Food was reasonably priced. All the locals were really friendly too and made us feel welcome. We will definitely stop in again on our next visit to Scotland.

Visited here all the way from Washington DC. Definitely will be going back. Food is great and so are the owners!

Food and service was very good .I will not say too much this is a pub full of history when the sunshine shows its face visit Black Agnes is walking distance to the harbour and the castle .

Great service. Made to feel very welcome. Food and wine very good. Would definitely return

Food was superd we were a group of 7 and everyone's meal was super hot and tasty, music was a wee bit loud maybe that's an age thing

This place may be small but the food is very good and the service excellent. Happily recommend a visit.

Food was amazing and staff very friendly x

Very friendly and the food is always superb 👌

Chances my luck as a walk-in and taken care of like I was a regular. Superb service and food.

Classic roast beef with trimmings....loved it

Sqeezed us in a busy sat night. Stout and hearty pub fare. Steak pie was excellent, as was the Classic burger. Staff very friendly and efficient. Excellent pint of Amstel. Recommended. 👍

Food is absolutely lovely. Service excellent

Great food. Staff was great and helpful. Would return

First class establishment, food terrific 😋. Good home made food.

Some food and a couple of drinks ....food was brilliant service was brilliant

The black Agnes is a charming restaurant I decided to try during our visit to Dunbar, I am glad we did, we throughly enjoy the food(inc a very fussy pre teen) whom Jackie was patient and accommodating to, the service is great, Jackie is lovely, a gorgeous place. Book ahead to avoid disappointment they are a popular choice for all the right reasons!

Food was excellent.. cooked to perfection and the presentation was beautiful. A must to visit.. The exterior of the building does not do justice to the food served.. Thank you.. Elaine from Kent..

Ok food. Found it lacking in seasoning. Neat location and great portions.

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Food was amazing, all 4 of us had diff and all of us loved it . Staff were lovely too 😊

Delicious food with generous portions. Clear plates all round.

Myself and my boyfriend went to foxlake for the day and decided to eat here afterwards. The food was lovely and the service was very good. We had haggis balls for started and the peppercorn sauce was amazing! I kept some of it for my chips! The steak pie was delicious 😋 and the burger with cheese was really nice and served with plenty onion rings and chips! Good portion size for both meals. The homemade brownie was also very nice! Would definitely recommend if your visiting dunbar!

Le fish and chip était délicieux !

Had the veggie burger, Sunday roast pork and a pint of cider. Bill came to £30.

Best place to have dinner in Scotland!!!!

Gorgeous food , good portions amazing size portions for the children, lovely people , nice , good prices and chilled environment . I googled this place as we had a trip to foxlake and the black Agnes came up foxlake to there was 7 minutes so glad we visited here. Visited from Edinburgh definitely be back

At last.a pub in Dunbar that's run by people who understand the words commerce and hospitality. A real pub

Really lovely place to go very friendly and helpful. Certainly go back again the food was brilliant. Thank you

My wife and myself decided that the pub looked OK, so took a gamble. We were in for a surprise. The landlady was brilliant, very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent, the best pub grub I have ever had. When we left I shook the chef's hand, what a wonderful cook. If you're in the area, go in, you won't be disappointed. 5 STAR 🌟

Platos bien preparados, donde se puede disfrutar de un pastel de carne o un fish and chips relajadamente, con la atención típica de Escocia ( siempre muy agradables)

💯 couldn't fault this pub, food fantastic 🤩

Took Mother-in-law for birthday lunch at her request as was recommended by a friend. Food and service was top notch....maybe need to do something with heating tho....

Der Castle Burger und die Onionrings waren sehr lecker. Die Pommes waren relativ nüchtern aber in Ordnung.

Excellent staff serving quality food every time.

Was there with a fairly large group of us celebrating a birthday, food was amazing, service exceptional and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. They definitely go above and beyond to ensure everyone is well looked after. We just wouldn't go anywhere else now

Family run restaurant serving traditional good homemade food. The Black Agnes is named after a historical figure from Dunbar. The story is very interesting and is framed on the wall for those interested in reading it. International customers find their way into the restaurant yet others with Scottish accents seem to struggle. The entrance is through the pub’s main entrance. The door on the right is the pub and the door on the left is the restaurant. There is a small step down so be careful. There is another door on the corner which can be opened to allow wheelchair access. There is a small step up to get to the toilet. Fish and chips is my favourite and when Alan has time, the chips are homemade and delicious with a spot of vinegar. The restaurant is open from Thursday to Sunday from 12:00 midday during the winter months. There is no need to book but it can get really busy quickly therefore, it’s better to give them a call. The restaurant is simple but clean and value for money. Jackie and Alan are decent people who look after the vulnerable people frequenting their restaurant. They are a part of Dunbar’s caring community. I have no problem recommending the Black Agnes

Small restaurant with a great food. Staff were really nice.

We turned up without booking and they kindly made a table for us anyway. Excellent food, would recommend.

I went here with my partner mum and brother. Quality food 10/10 we all enjoyed the food no complaints what so ever,and great freindly service. Will be back very soon. Steak pie was amazing 👌.

Definitely a nice local place for a big dinner. The portion was very generous and I must admit that I struggled eating it all. You certainly get your moneys worth here! The fish and chips were perfectly crispy and fresh. Mac and cheese was good, but not as exciting. The bar next door was perhaps more "cozy" in it's decor, but I found the restaurant clean and with friendly staff.

Very nice indeed. Great food, and interesting photos on the wall of the harbour in high seas. Lovely service, would recommend.

Great fresh home cooked yummyness 😋 Fantastic service 👏 for being short staffed. Worth a visit

Nice wee restaurant with friendly helpful staff fast efficient service. A limited menu but all that you could wish for in starter's and mains but very little sweets available. I had the battered fish which was well cooked and enjoyable. There was a good selection of drinks available, unfortunately only instant coffee available, maybe invest in a coffee machine even just a small tassimo machine would have made a difference. All in all a nice wee restaurant with excellent food.

Chose this restaurant because of its good reviews and wasn't disappointed. My wife treated me to a birthday dinner. Had the Black Agnes Trio...3 breasts of chicken in different sauces. My wife had the Cajun chicken. Both were good sized portions and delicious. Service was quick and friendly and the bill for 2 courses each and a drink was very reasonable. We are planning to return ...soon!

Friendly chatty welcoming staff great sevice and lovely large portions. The fish was amazing, so freah! We will definitely be back again.

It was a lovely place and great food after a long day visiting Dunbar. I really recommend it. The service was very friendly and felt like visiting friends.

Fantastic late Lunch...last had the pate for Xmas Day it's that good. We all had Steaks or the trio of Chicken sizzler with all the trimmings. Great Value and service

Great food excellent service. A must visit.

Great food in a nice airy cafe next to a lively pub

Fabulous food and service at the Black Agnes restaurant, Castle Hotel, Dunbar. Starters of soup and crumbed brie followed by steak pie, fish and lasagne, all delicious.

Great meal, fine service and a lovely atmosphere. And very personal,service.

Great food and lovely service. Certainly and strongly will recommend it to anyone

First time there will definitely be back meal was lovely and piping hot Jackie made us very welcome

Had the nicest Thermidor Lobster ever special treat for my sister's birthday!!!

Lovely, value breakfast. Just what we needed! Very welcoming.

Decent pub grub, quick service and friendly staff.

Never had a mixed grill on a sizzling plate before, but it was excellent and really friendly staff

Good, honest food in an unpretentious environment. You'll feel free to relax here.

Fantastic food and always a go to love it fabulous. Allan is an amazing chef and Jackie is warm and welcoming. Always be a good mix xx please go in you won't be disappointed guaranteed.xxx

Great traditional food. Mixed grill was amazing as was lasagne. Quick service and great prices. A great find!

So went here for a lynch first day great excellent service happy to take our money, went back next night to have a drink watch football walked in to be told by barmaid theres no seats abruptly, can we stand and get a drink we asked , no were full we were told by barman , mmm shd u not have that on the front door then , happy to take tourists money when locals aren't out, no way to run a business ignorant people

Great food, great service, great value 100 percent recommend and was one quick phonecall to secure a booking easy ..thanks to all !!

Lovely home cooked food and a warm welcome. Great prices too!

Was in this restaurant a few months back on a saturday afternoon with my wife and inlaws for some dinner. The staff when we entered were friendly and hand sanitizer etc was available for use. The restuarant was busy and had a nice atmosphere and the menu has many different choices from lighter snacks to main dishes. i ordered Burger & chips, food was served quickly and well presented. The food was tasty and i would come here again. The restaurant is attached ot the bar and can be accessed from inside.

We were in on Sunday 13th September at about 2.30. We both had the brie in breadcrumbs for starters and the Roast Pork for our mains. Absolutely for both courses and generously sized portions. Staff are very friendly and attentive so will definitely be back. Highly recommended xx

Had a great afternoon in the castle. Lovely locals and staff. Warm welcome and very friendly atmosphere. Especially Chris and Alley behind the bar 🙂

Great food good prices nuff said