Night Safe Bistro in Scottish Borders

We had heard really good things about The Night Safe and decided to book a table for lunch, especially as Friday is always busy in Hawick. The welcome, the ambiance and the choices on the Light Bite menu were, all, amazing. It’s a good idea to discuss your choices with the staff who explained the multi cultural dishes, eloquently. We settled on 4 of the light bites (not quite as light as we expected, with very generous portions). We chose, Haggis Bon Bon’s, Panko prawns, Calamari and Bao Buns with chicken in a buffalo sauce. We shared, and, the Bao Buns with chicken were particularly good and we ordered another portion, to share. ALL of the dishes were absolutely delicious, beautifully presented and very much enjoyed. We’re really looking forward to our next visit.

Great place for lunch in a gorgeous setting, perfect portion sizes and lovely coffee. Had the pleasure of having their special afternoon teas on Mothers Day which are amazing, as are all of their cocktails. Would highly recommend this place for any occasion.

Had a lovely lunch here while in Hawick for the day with my friend - soup and sandwich combo was absolutely delicious, portion size amazing! I'll definitely recommend The Night Safe to anyone I know planning a trip to the town.

Iced coffee advertised on a board outside, weather hot, so I thought why not. So glad I did a proper iced coffee and it was delicious. Hubby had a nice flat white. And we had a Syrian sweet which consisted mainly of peacon nuts which was lovely. The lady who served us was friendly and accommodating and told us the history of the property which was interesting. If your local please support them. Unfortunately we are just passing through.

Very nice experience with delicious food and great service. The person who took care of us was very kind. And the price for the quality of the products is unbeatable. I highly recommend

Went into the Night Safe on the off chance for a bit of lunch. What a fabulous set up food to die for and the service was excellent. Can’t recommend too highly!! Carol and Roz

Fabulous Lebanese inspired lunch stop and dog friendly. Excellent food and coffee. Clean and spacious. Great menu. Thank you .

After a long walk into Hawick we were looking for somewhere for lunch that was also dog-friendly. We spotted the 'Night Safe' and both commented on what a stunning building it was. We walked over to investigate further but couldn't see anything indicating it was dog-friendly. My partner went in and enquired, and we were warmly welcomed in with our two dogs Betty & Margot. The decor inside the old bank building was lovely, with background music and comfortable seating. The range of beers, ales and cocktails on offer were amazing. This venue offers 'light bites' at lunchtime and in the evening, with different menus accordingly. We asked for the homemade soup and sandwich combo. We both agreed that we had never had such amazing mushroom soup... apparently it was a Hungarian recipe. And the sandwiches were very generous and delicious. Even the dogs were given doggie treats and made a fuss of. But above all the place had a friendly vibe, with the owner happy to show pictures of the property when it was a bank. The other family members working in the bar and the kitchen were chatty and so welcoming too. We will definitely call in again when we our next in the area. Thank you.

Lovely lunch with nice flavours. Service was friendly but not always present and had to go looking for service at one point. Would return.

Great food, service and atmosphere. Would 100% recommend if you're in Hawick.

Tasty late lunch with my elderly father in law. Christmas sandwich was huge & delicious as was the parsnip soup. They had gone to a lot of effort to decorate for Christmas. Really nice atmosphere with cheerful swift service. Would highly recommend

Delicious light bites, great cocktails and brilliant service. Highly recommend.

I love this place! All the light bites are delicious. The cocktails are amazing and the service was excellent. If you’ve not been you are definitely missing out.

Lunched here based on Trip Advisor recommendations. Was a super soup and sandwich lunch. Has to be within my top 5 sandwiches ever!!!

Very, very good food. Limited menu, but finessed to a high standard. Lovely cocktail menu. Gregarious staff.

Night Safe are now doing light lunches. Very nice food , lovely presentation.

Wonderful staff, food in lovely surroundings We had Mother's day afternoon tea! All of it delicious, beautifully presented and different! Love love loved it!

All four of us thought the food was one of the very best restaurant meals we have had in recent years. Superbly fresh and perfectly cooked. Service by lovely staff was first class and reasonable wines to accompany the food. Excellent experience.

We’ve been travelling for 3 months from Australia and this was one of our very best meals while away. Superb tastes, beautifully presented. We enjoy great food but don’t enjoy pretentious fine dining where you are charged lots and leave hungry. This was a terrific experience. Relaxed, unpretentious, superb flavours, great value 3 course dining. These guys really know how to cook. This place will impress you.

We went to the Night Safe with our brother and sister in law. We had a splendid meal. We all had cocktails too which were great.

Stunning food and ultra friendly service! Highly recommended

We were with friends, service was 1st class as was the food,only problem no disabled toilet and lot of stairs to toilet, staff so helpful and apologetic, and at end gave us a discount and very heart felt apology,Please please get a disabled toilet I really want to come back with friends, Thank you for everything ❤

I visited with my partner and my two oldest friends. Thanks to Cameron who generously allowed us to move our booking as one of us was delayed by an accident en route. We were greeted warmly and attended to carefully by Cameron and Grace. The drinks menu was extensive and well-curated and the food menu equally deliberately crafted. We were very impressed. This was undoubtedly the highlight of our stay in Hawick and I hope to be back soon!

No negatives with experience of fine dining, lovely atmosphere, with a helpful, knowledgable and friendly Cameron in attendance. Keep doing what you are doing and won't fail. Enjoyed the evening with my family. Thank you

I visited with my partner and my two oldest friends. Thanks to Cameron who generously allowed us to move our booking as one of us was delayed by an accident en route. We were greeted warmly and attended to carefully by Cameron and Grace. The drinks menu was extensive and well-curated and the food menu equally deliberately crafted. We were very impressed. This was undoubtedly the highlight of our stay in Hawick and I hope to be back soon!

Top quality restaurant. Food excellent(really good to have some quality vegan options) , surroundings top quality, great friendly professional waiter service. If you are in hawick or passing through we would highly recommend you go.

Fabulous food and cocktails. Imaginative menu, well presented and great service. Desserts are amazing. Highly recommend .

What a Gem in Hawick, we loved the food, service and atmosphere. That was Foodporn ;) Thanks for a beautiful and very tasty dinner!

Really first class cooking and very well presented. What a find. The fish starter had a lovely dressing and the main course was equally good. The fixed price menu is incredible value. Don't miss out on the dessert!

Great quality food and service for a special family dinner. Quality of the food was definitely fine dining and if your looking for something different in Hawick I would definitely recommend:

Absolutely outstanding on all fronts. A varied menu with top quality dishes, excellent cocktails and first class service. A £30 for 3 courses this is a real hidden gem.

Had a great meal here with very good service. Thoroughly recommended.

Fantastic meal, beautifully presented! Cameron is a delight.

Three courses for £30 or £45 at a restaurant of this quality is excellent value. We were greeted and made welcome by a young lad who turned out to be the sole front of house staff member. No worries though as he was exceptionally efficient and kept the place running very smoothly. The service was relaxed and unhurried. The food was wonderful with a small but well formed menu. The chefs here have created balanced dishes and flavour combinations that deserve a wider audience. The restaurant is located on the ground floor of a building that was previously a bank. If you need to stay over there is a good B&B called The Bank on the first floor.

It sounds terrible to say this, but I never expected to find such amazing food in Hawick. The quality, taste and presentation were exceptional and hence the 5 stars (facility’s were perhaps a bit basic & a 3; but we were there for the Food, hence a 5). However, that said, this truly is a destination restaurant. The meal was one of the best meals I’ve ever had ANYWHERE in the world. Hawick and the Borders are very lucky to have this team of chefs and staff (a special call out to Grace our lovely waitress). If you’re in the area…GO. And even if you aren’t in the area; make a point of going.

Exceptional, seasonal food and welcoming, friendly atmosphere. Delicious clever cooking and a fine yet extensive and reasonable drinks menu

Exceeded expectations. Menu more interesting than just the usual restaurant fare. Unexpected flavour combinations were a delight; playful and well executed. Attentive service. Decor a bit random, but definitely worth going back to.

We moved to the beautiful, Scottish Borders two years ago to escape the worst of Boris Johnson’s post Brexit dystopia, not for the dining out opportunities. Those that there are are here in this sparsely populated undiscovered part of Scotland tend to operate very limited hours and the Night Safe, Hawick is no exception. Maybe it’s open Thursday to Saturday but I’m not entirely sure. It’s not easy to book a table. In fact, it’s a bit like passing a mythical challenge. You can’t book on line and the phone probably won’t get answered. Texts may or may not get a responses and this time we only succeeded by being very persistent. But my goodness, is it worth it. The food is beyond superb where Middle Eastern influences meet Albert Roux precision with exquisite presentation and a subtlety of flavours impossible to describe. The chef trained at the Langham in London and I can only assume is after a Michelin star - if they decide to let the judges in that is. .Bill was a very reasonable £180 for three including 3 courses and 2 bottles of decent wine. The service is perfect. If you can’t get in - and I defend their right to run their restaurant how they like with food this good - you can console yourself at their new takeaway outlet in Sandbed, Fire and Salt, opening in a couple of weeks.

Top level scran! I have high standards but this place is really top notch! Great seasonal menu and not many faults I could find. Lovely service too. The wine list isn't extensive but plenty on there and not extortionate either. The booking system is esoteric - there isn't one, so you have to try and catch them while they're there or be in the know I guess! Hope it's here next time I'm in Hawick!

Fantastic food really tasty and well presented, great service, definitely recommend. Superb value for money.

As fine as it gets in Hawick, highly recommended

We had three wonderful courses tonight, accompanied by excellent wines. Thank you. Cannot wait to return.

Like going for dinner with friends who also happen to be creative and accomplished chefs. The meal was excellent from the ravioli starter through to the lamb and ox cheek mains and desserts. Accompanied by reasonably priced Italian wine recommended by Cameron. The best meal we have had in a long time and worth a trip to Hawick to experience the cuisine and the warm atmosphere. Not cheap by any means, but as they say: you get what you pay for.

Impeccable food. Impeccable service. Best in the Borders. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend!

Lovely food great cocktails and friendly staff

Food excellent service excellent

Beautifully decorated for Christmas. Lovely attentive and friendly staff. Fabulously presented food. This could have been a sensational meal but for the chef's heavy hand in the salt dish - what a shame :(

Warmly welcomed into a pleasant and comfortable restaurant, our evening was a pleasure from start to finish. Service was attentive without being intrusive; each course was beautifully presented and delicious. This was an excellent fine dining experience and we will happily return. I highly recommend...

Friday 4th November, we had a wonderful 3 course meal. Each dish was superb Tortellini to die for, then Roasted Aubergine and Fish dish for Sister both delicious. The Chocolate Mousse was perfect followed by lovely Coffee. Service excellent, altogether a wonderful experience. We will be back.

Wonderful food, excellent atmosphere and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Would absolutely go again. Brilliant

Lovely meal friendly staff,Grace and Cameron highly recommend.

Very special unusual food simply amazing,Complements to the chef for totally different original food. Cocktails were brilliant aswell.

My wife and I went last Saturday night, we chose the 3 course meal for £45, I had the Eyemouth crab ravioli, the steak with duck fat potatoes, chimichurri was V. garlicky! and the chocolate bar to finish, absolutely delicious food from start to finish,...

No charm cold staff over price , when it could be so much more Food good but could be better dress on the plate And stop trying to make more money with side dishes When should be on the plate in the frist place Sweets...

Cannot recommend this restaurant enough the food was out of this world. Well worth the 1 hour drive .service was excellent. Looking forward to my next visit

If you want to be amazed, have a great dinner experience, be served by great knowledgeable staff, this is the place to go, the cocktails are first class if you are not sure what you want ask Camy he will guide you to taste heaven on your tongue. The food is out of this sublime a great mix of flavours. With the best coffee to finish in Scotland. You must try the night safe in Hawick you will not be disappointed

The menu offers many equally appealing dishes. All dishes were expertly executed and presented attractively. The chef is talented and the waiting staff were friendly and helpful.

visited this restaurant on a friday evening and should not have wasted our time booking as it was pretty dire. didnt really recognise much of the food on the menu but settled for two flat iron steaks which served with chips was nearly £30 each...

Impromptu mini break in Hawick. Looking for a restaurant however many closed on n Sundays apart from takeaways. Saw this place was open so called up. They were happy to accommodate us. Wow! How pleasantly surprised were we. Top notch food. A gem! I had...

On holiday in The Borders from Yorkshire. Having read good reviews we decided to give ‘The Night Safe’ a go. So glad that we did it was all simply stunning. We were warmly greeted by a young man and shown to our table. The decor...

This is a top quality place by any measure, anywhere in the UK. Finding dinner for 14 in Hawick on a Sunday evening is not an easy task but the Night Safe exceeded expectations. We covered almost everything on the menu across our party -...

Absolutely fabulous food and service top class all foodie’s catered for veg vegetarian gf 5star service was outstanding Cameron looked after us very well

My first visit but what a find. Just loved everything about it. Great food, lovely surroundings and such good service. I would highly recommend a visit.

I did not expect to have a meal like this in Hawick, Scotland. It was not only the best meal of our Scottish Borders trip, it was one of the best meals I've ever had in the UK and that includes some amazing meals in...

Incredible food + cocktails and good understanding of GF dietary requirements

We have heard souch about the night safe so decided to go for lunch today. The safe, decor and food was lovely. Would definitely recommend you visit. You won't be disappointed

It's been a very long time since I've had a restaurant meal and said "Wow!". Our meal at The Night Safe was wonderful. Everything was first class. The food was great and beautifully presented with a nod to the eastern Mediterranean. Service was just right....

Excellent meal, service and drinks , well worth a visit

Really enjoyed trip to nightsafe with friends. Excellent food, service and cocktails xx Definitely worth a visit for lunch or dinner x

This restaurant is undoubtedly the best in the Borders. A wealth of flavour in every bite, you can taste the passion and years of knowledge these guys put into every dish - which are beautifully presented. The front of house are young, but well trained....

Chose to eat here because the menu sounded interesting and no-one was disappointed! Every member of our party savoured their meal, received friendly service from the young staff and enjoyed meeting chef to tell him how happy we were. So glad I chose The Nightsafe...

Amazing food. Imaginative flavour combinations and sublime tastes. Perfectly sized portions and stylish presentation. Lovely attentive staff. Reasonable prices for both food and wine. We would love to eat there every week!

Lovely service and tasty food. I would say I would prefer the food to a be warmer and come a bit faster.

Went here with the wife on Thurs 2nd June and was blown away. We were a little undecided about what/where to eat until the day... I popped in at around 6pm and manged to book a table for 7.15pm. The team prefer food to be...

Absolutely amazing Vegan food. Full of flavour, a treat for the senses. Fantastic selection of wines, spirits and authentic Syrian flavours. Must visit destination!

Heerlijk lunch gehad. Verse producten. Aanrader de fish and chips. Mooie bar, leuke uitstraling Vriendelijk personeel

Extraordinary. Very high quality, tasty food, and a wonderful host. Very highly recommended and well worth a diversion, if you’re passing through to Edinburgh.

A great discovery when visiting Hawick. The menu has a middle-eastern focus and the roasted cauliflower I had was delicious, one of the best meals of the year for me. Great service, decor and exceptional value. Definitely 5 stars.

Lovely Food and cocktails service was Excellent had a lovely night thank you Cameron and team

We were a bit surprised at having been requested to order our meal a few days in advance. However, when we arrived we understood the reason as there were few covers on the evening we were there. The place is nicely presented, and the service...

Visited this new Hawick restaurant some months ago, very disappointing, previously a Bank we had booked a table for lunch but it was certainly not required going by the numbers who were there during our mid week lunch. We were obviously first to arrive that...

Best meal I've ever had. Was at the Ivy in Edinburgh (which comes highly recommended in culinary circles)a couple of weeks ago and it is not a patch on what the Nightsafe has to offer. Along with the beautifully presented and delicious food we were served,the choice of cocktails,spirits and wine on offer were excellent. The staff were very professional but also made you feel totally relaxed in the way they served you. Will be back real soon.

My husband and I visited the Night Safe last night and had an excellent meal. Everything was perfect, the service, food and ambiance. Well done.

We booked a table here on our hosts recommendation and are so glad we did. We were asked to preorder for each person individually, which was fine by us and actually meant that they were able to add a personal touch when serving your meal....

It was a delight to discover this lovely restaurant just a few minutes' walk from where we were staying. A friendly welcome from our host Cameron, and some real talent in the kitchen with bold and superbly balanced flavours. Just fantastic in every respect, and...

We enjoyed an excellent meal here. I telephoned the restaurant to make a reservation at 6.30pm and we were booked in for 7pm. I was asked to pre-order our meals. There was an excellent choice of dishes, all of which had an interesting accompaniment/fusion element....

Great food very good service, you must try this place a little diamond 10 out 10.

Visited this restaurant on Saturday 26th March and it is fabulous. Food and service was amazing, didn’t feel rushed. Had to pre-order food 2days before due to COVID but that worked perfect. The guys that waited our table are really good, very keen to tell...

I'd guess this would be the best restaurant in Hawick. On the main street, it usually does a good range of British/European food but on this occasion there was a Meze special menu consisting of 4 courses for £38. I had beef kibbeh, shish kebab,...

This restaurant is a real gem in Hawick. A truly different menu with dishes full of flavour and well served. As a coeliac I was given good advice about what was suitable, and changes were made so that I could eat dishes which normally contain...

One of the best meals I've had in a long time. Amazing food, friendly staff and cocktails galore if that's your thing

Fantastic vegan menu, and the owner went to the trouble to make us a special desert too. We had three different dishes in smaller portions so as to try them all and each was fabulously flavoured and presented. We always think that it’s the sign...

Absolutely wonderful experience! Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a special dining experience. The attention to detail in all of the dishes we had was nothing short spectacular and the atmosphere in the restaurant is very relaxing with an exceptional level of service for all of the team. We will definitely be back!

Excellent food, friendly and helpful service. What more could you want?

Very attentive service and delicious, tasty and well presented dishes. Much enjoyed by all 6 of us.

Fabulous meal, great service - we will be back

Can't praise The Night Safe highly enough. The food is fresh and exciting and the menu changes regularly. Every time I visit I ty something I've never tasted before and it never disappoints. The drinks are first class and service faultless. Can't wait to go...

Food is amazing, well worth a trip

Front the second you step in the door you are welcomed by well trained staff also very well mannered a JOY. Upon sitting at your table you will find the dinning room is stunning and spotless very well spaced out comfy seating throughout .a very...

Wonderful meal at the night safe! This is the only restaurant in the borders which offers delicious meals every-time. A lot of thought, attention to detail, and favours go into each dish. Highly recommend you go here!! Delicious cocktails too, we’ll trained bar staff and...