Mauretania Restaurant in East Lothian

I really loved staying at the Royal Macintosh; this old hotel has alot of character. I just really felt at home here. The welcoming, and friendly staff made it feel as though l was right at home! The location was perfect, also! Just a stones throw away from the train station, and there are lovely shops in town. Front reception, was beyond welcoming! They were integral in helping me locate my lost £400.00 pounds, providing me with importsnt information, and advice, at just the right moment, allowing me unlimited use of their computer, also. And the breakfast was always excellent! Incredible, and friendly service always! Best stay here, on one particularly rainy day, because the huge, long window in my room, allowed me an awesome view of all the different birds, doing their incredible airial acrobatics, and seeing the rain pummelling the window, made me feel so cozy, cuddled up in my warm wooley blanket. And the towel heaters was a lovely touch, after an invigerating jog in the rain, as well. I am hoping to bring my family here, very soon! I highly recommend the Royal Macintosh, if you are ever in Dunbar! Lovely golfing, The lovely John Muir museum, a nice workout at the local pool/gym and walkingaround the lovely beaches, really made my stay at the Royal Mac, extra speciial. If you need ideas about was to see and where to go here, just ask one of the friendly staff! Cannot wait to come back!

Booked the back room for a meal and drinks for my 30th birthday with people I work with. The food was fantastic and everyone enjoyed it! Special mention must go to the staff that were on that night, the girls who served us were amazing and so helpful! There was also no issue with us all paying separately for what we had. Must also mention that on the lead up I had to make some alterations to the food order as people cancelled or changed their food options and this was not a problem and the royal macintosh was very accommodating! Will definitely recommend and be back again!

Great little stop over hotel which makes a great base for seeing this area of Scotland. Rooms are simple but have all you need and are very clean and tidy

We thought we give them a try again at lunch time. Food was not very exciting. Staff was not making us feel welcome. Staff was busy chatting with other staff and did not bother attending the customers. We were the only ones when we arrived and also when we left. We felt like we were disturbing their quiet afternoon. It’s a shame because it used to be a great place but it looks like the caring staff has left.

Attended for Thursday special, Steak night. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Food ok, pleasantly served but restaurant was cold and only another couple in. No great desire to return, a shame.

I stayed for just one night and it was a perfect location for the train station and town. The room was very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I appreciated the toiletries in the bathroom. I was allocated room 10 which has a great bay window and the room is very large. However, it is above the hotel front door and every time someone came in or out of the hotel the front door shut noisily which I could feel in the room. The bedroom door rattled and even the bed shook. This became really annoying as it happened a lot during the evening until around 10.30pm and then started again around 7am. I mentioned it at check-out and the staff member seemed surprised saying it was the most popular room and no-one had ever mentioned the room shaking when front door shut. Based on my experience, I'd be surprised if no one else had been bothered by it. The issue of being in room 10 with the noise of the front door is why I have only given 3*. I had dinner and breakfast at the hotel, both of which were tasty. The vegan burger was tastier than it looked (see photo) and could've done with more than a piece of wilted lettuce in the bun to accompany the burger. The addition of some salad on the plate would've been nice. However, I couldn't fault the taste I would stay here again but not in room 10

Stayed three nights here on a golf tour with a group of friends. We were made to feel very welcome. The rooms, whilst fairly basic were comfortable, with team and coffee in the room. We had one dinner and three breakfast. Both the service and the food were very good indeed. A very convenient short walk from Dunbar Railway Station and just five mins walk into town

I stayed three nights as part of a golfing trip last week. The rooms were perfectly acceptable, clean and reasonably well equipped. We had one dinner in their restaurant, which was excellent and breakfast each day. Breakfast was good too, with a small buffet and an extensive cooked meal choice. The staff were very good indeed and made us feel welcome. Thank you.

Staff could not have been more helpful. We arranged a club awards night and hotel were able to accommodate and provide tasty hot buffet, at short notice, in their cocktail lounge area. Friendly service, excellent night.

Food is really basic. Burger & chips doesn't even come with a side salad. It's like a teenager plated the food up using minimum amount of ingredients. The steak was cooked well, the chips tasted odd, not sure if it's the oil they use. Again very basic grub and not worth the price. The burger sauce they smoothed on the bread bun is dreadful

We were very well looked after by Amanda. Asked for recommendations and we weren't disappointed. Would return for a meal there. The starters we felt were a bit on the small side portion-wise but the steak pie and chips was fab. Very tasty. My companion enjoyed the sticky toffee pudding which was the only dessert made in house.

We went in after doing the Belhaven tour and was just what we needed..amazing food and service, what more could you ask for! Recommend the sizzling chicken...trust me!

We had a lovely overnight stay here. Staff were all really friendly and helpful. Rooms are very big, clean and with lots of good amenities. They even throw in biscuits for the tea, coffee and hot chocolate. They are nice with the little details that way. Very good location too with the beach and high street on your doorstep. Lots of nice pubs and restaurants around too. Dunbar castle in walking distance. Nicest dog friendly place we’ve stayed in so far. Would come back and definitely recommend :-)

We're on holiday in Dunbar this week and have had two meals at the Royal Mackintosh: a three-course from the menu and the Thursday night steak deal. We've found the food delicious and beautifully presented and have been pleased that there has been a gluten-free pudding option for my husband. It's also great to enjoy food that has come from local suppliers. The staff are pleasant and friendly, and the dining room is quiet. Basically, the restaurant has ticked all our boxes, and we'll certainly return if we visit Dunbar again.

Recently visited the Royal Macintosh while holidaying in Dunbar, would have liked the Steak night on Thursday but fully booked so Friday it was. The hotel is quite dated (as most hotels are) and the gents toilets need some attention but that apart clean with sanitisers available if required. Warm welcome and prompt service. The wine we chose was not available and replaced with a bottle not even on the menu, which was both clever and enjoyable. Pleasant atmosphere, staff were polite and the food was good. Very pleasant evening and good value for money we would definitely return and recommend

Was in here a few months back. We were seated in the dreary back room - not the best place. The food was ok, I had nachos and then a burger. The staff were friendly, extremely busy and at times got mixed up with tables etc.

Lovely friendly staff, good menu - my 13 year old daughter and niece highly recommend the chicken sizzler. All our food was delicious - thank you

Popped in on the off chance Wednesday afternoon 21/07/21 for lunch and drinks. Brilliant choice even though we didn't know before hand. The steaks was absolutely delicious, if I could make a slight change it would be they offer a garlic butter sauce to go with it, and peas instead of salad. The staff was so lovely & accommodating. In such hard times we didn't feel they was understaffed like most places, they have the best of the best, thank you ladies you was so welcoming. We highly recommend you pay a visit. Can't wait to return

Booked a table outside at the Royal Mackintosh on Saturday.. What a fabulous place to go for a few drinks.. Excellent service from very approachable, efficient, friendly staff. I wasn’t sure how to use the App but the staff were very helpful and kept me on the right track.. My friends and I tried the Gin Surprise Cocktail Pitcher which was fantastic. Everything very clean, hygienic and well sign posted re restrictions which was very re assuring as it was our first time out since lockdown.

Fantastic staff. We recently stayed for 2 nights & everything was clean & covid safe. Food was very good, the fish & chips were a particular favourite!

My wife and I booked in for a Steak Night, while visiting Dunbar. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced. The staff were also very friendly.

I have visited the Royal Mackintosh so many times and it is always my go to place for food, cocktails or both! The staff are friendly and nothing is too much bother, the service always quick and the food is fantastic. Never had a bad...

We ate at the Royal Macintosh as part of the Eat Out campaign. The meal was fantastic, service from very friendly staff and no compromise. Thank you to Hannah and her staff - we have also used the take home cocktail service which are delicious.

We had booked a table for dinner but arrived around an hour early hoping for a pre dinner drink. The bar is currently closed due to the distancing restrictions but we were quickly directed to our dinner table and told we were welcome to enjoy...

We booked a table for 7.30pm and we thought that the food was very good , we had 2 starters and mains with a bottle of good reasonably priced Merlot. The staff and the service were excellent and we will definitely be going back soon.

Lovely meal - good choice on main menu and kid’s menu and all dishes cooked beautifully....good value for money and kids loved their huge ice cream scoops for dessert. Would definitely visit again.

Have been here numerous times for lunch and dinner, can’t fault it at all, food is amazing and the variety on the menu is excellent, would definitely recommend.

The menu has a great variety of different dishes that caters for everyone, it was hard to come to a decision as you’re so spoilt for choice and everything sounds great! The service was great as the staff were very attentive and friendly, making us...

Het eten is prima. De aankleding en entourage minder. Een smoezelige menukaart. Een vaag gebruikte onderlegger maar daarntegen weer kraakheldere...

We were recommended to the Royal Mackintosh and were bot disappointed. The hotel is very well organised and the staff were excellent.

Location in the centre of town near the railway station was good, friendly helpful staff, good breakfast. Lots of hot water. Good WiFi. The general appearance of the hotel is faded and in need of some TLC. The fabric and fittings are well beyond their...

The food and service are amazing,the 2 course meal came relatively quick. Love the haggis fritters and the macaroni cheese, you can tell alot of hard work goes into it.

We have eaten here a few times. The bar has a great selection of gins but is just a little cramped. The restaurant is absolutely wonderful being lined with wood paneling taken from the Mauritania. We were served by Eilidh, who was very friendly and...

I am glad that I booked the table at 7pm as there was only two tables left when we arrived. Unfortunately one of the starters and 3 mains were finished when we ordered and we both would have picked from from that list of sold...

Firstly let me say this would not have been my first choice due to poor service by bar staff on previous occasions & due to various issues on my companies Xmas party , thus my partner keeping this destination up her sleeve.Firstly a special of 2 steak meals with a bottle of wine for £25 , mysteriously after weeks of external advertising appeared £28 on the menu , over marked by a felt pen.Secondly, what was advertised as Balmoral Chicken with bacon turned up in front of me as a thin butterfly steak with a bacon rasher & a daud of haggis on top covered in peppercorn sauce , which ironically disguised the actual size of the chicken & also misguides the diner as chicken balmoral is haggis cooked inside a chicken breast . Sadly , this spoiled my visit to this place & apologies to the waitress who was on the firing line.The meal was lovely & well cooked & presented but NOT value for money . Nowadays , I appreciate that competition is fierce with people having to tighten the money belt strings , but offering what they did at a ridiculous price is not the way to encourage me to come back here anytime soon.Desert was lovely too , (sticky toffee pudding with ice cream)But , very minimalistic for the price.Disappointing!!!!

Visited for mother days and had a table of six. Some of us had starters. The main course was very filling. Most had dessert which all seems home made and very good. Would definitely go back. Good staff

Didn’t eat here but came for the cocktails. Really great selection. I had a pornstar martini & bramble both of which were excellent! Ideal stop near the train station

My mouth is watering with the memory of flaky crust topping a delectable mixture of steak and gravy. The accompanying mashed potatoes and vegetable mix were the perfect accompaniment.

The Mauretania is the restaurant of the Royal Mackintosh Hotel and is named after a ship, some of whose timbers are in the restaurant. We were staying at the Dunmuir but had a meal here one night. The food and service were both good

Had a lovely wee steak meal here. Service was great & speedy & food was delicious. Lovely atmosphere & not too busy! Reasonably priced definately return.

Mi amigo y yo nos dijeron sobre las 25 libras para dos (bistec con una botella de vino) en el Mauritania restaurante. Se comen carne (y que no es viernes), decidimos darle una oportunidad. Para hacer una larga historia corta, estaba bien. La costilla era tierna y sabrosa, la guarniciones estaban bien y acompañamiento la mejor parte, mi amigo 2 pintas de cerveza y yo (que soy) teetotaler dieron 2 cervezas de jengibre en lugar del vino. El servicio estuvo bien, el ambiente era acogedor y el lugar estaba lleno de gente como nosotros, todos buscando buena comida a precios asequibles. Este es el lugar para eso!

Estaba visitando la Belhaven Brewery en Dunbar con un grupo de amigos. El Royal Mackintosh fue recomendado por la fábrica como un buen lugar para almorzar. Llamé una semana antes de la visita a libro y de nuevo un par de días antes de la fecha para comprobar que todo estaba bien, etc. Sin embargo, a su llegada el personal era consciente y parecía 'ponen' que nos quiere comer y beber allí un almuerzo! ! ! De todos modos nos acompañaron a la zona de bar, que era cálida aunque la decoración estaba sucio y cansado. La cerveza era pobre, plana como el rancio y el servicio en general. Decidimos tomar algo en el bar, sólo para que le dijeran cuando ordene que la mitad de los artículos no estaban realmente disponibles, así que terminamos con algo de sopa caliente y bocadillos de luke. Muy decepcionado y no volveré en el futuro.

Mi familia y yo vinimos aquí para la cena los viernes por la tarde y nos fuimos muy satisfechos después de la maravillosa comida que nos sirven aquí.

Stopped for lunch whilst passing through on way home to Newcastle. We had a jacket potato and panini. Both good. Good hosts and nice price. Would revisit

We dined here one evening , a broad choice of dishes on the menu at reasonably price . We had scampi chips and chilli rice which were both good . A very large desert menu so try to leave room to test it out !

We had our xmas night out finner in here and i have to day i wasnt dissapointed food was great service was excellent only downfall was the cheeseboard was supposed to have onion chutney and grapes ect and it was just chedder and wensleydale

El comedor es encantador y nos llevaron a nuestra mesa gestionada por una señorita que parece estar por su cuenta en el comedor, que estaba lleno.

Estábamos buscando una buena comida después de un largo día en El Scottish Open Golf, y pasó al otro lado del Royal Macintosh Hotel en Dunbar. Nos dieron una cálida bienvenida y nos sentamos en una mesa y nos sirvieron con bebidas y menú's. La...

Loved all the old wood panelling from the Mauretania on the walls. Service excellent.First time eating a full Scottish breakfast, loved it.

Fabulous meals. Highly recommend Steak Pie and Sticky Toffee Pudding and Ice Cream. Loads of toys to keep children entertained.