Old Aberlady Inn in East Lothian

First visit , the place was quiet, nice welcome, the lunch menu seemed a bit limited. The food was very good Any disappointment regarding the menu was more than compensated for by the excellent service which was friendly and professional. Thank you for a pleasant lunch

Fantastic bar food. I love getting their Haggis Bonbons as a starter every time I visit East Lothian. John and his staff are exceptionally friendly, and nothing is too much trouble. Specials are often first class.. On this occasion, we also had their home made Spinach and Basil soup, one of the best I've ever had. We enjoyed soup so much that we popped back in for another bowl at lunchtime the following day after a glorious day of birdwatching on Aberlady bay.

Stayed for one night as a group of 8 golfers on a golf holiday, they kindly agreed to reserve a late Sunday lunch as we were not going to be back from the course until early evening, dinner was lovely, nothing too much trouble for the Staff. Rooms were spotless and the beds extremely comfortable, I would recommend to golfers to use as a base for all the courses in the North Berwick area. Word of advice if you order the full Scottish breakfast make sure you have a healthy appetite :)

Great lunch. Seafood linguine was excellent. Fantastic value for money. It was an Itison voucher , reduced menu, but great quality. Service was excellent , very efficient and attentive

Really enjoyed our overnight stay here in this beautiful Inn. We also enjoyed an evening meal in the bar and breakfast. Staff- we were welcomed by John who was friendly, efficient and very helpful with info about the local area. The staff in the evening and at breakfast were also super friendly and helpful . Food !!… I was shocked to read a couple of recent reviews as the food was faultless! Our evening meal was lovely, very tasty , well presented and value for money. There was equally a good choice of wine and other beverages. Breakfast was equally as tasty and delicious, we were definitely set up for the day . So thank you John and team we will definitely return when in the area .

Staff were friendly and helpful. Food really tasteless and unimaginative. Limited choice of vegetarian food. Seemed like it was just sloshed out of a pot that had been around for a while. No garnish either, 1 slice of soggy garlic bread already half submerged in sauce instead of on a side plate. Child's meal dull with very little sauce. What a pity as could have been so much better as pub looked nice. I actually feel quite ill now

Lovely warm welcome, attentive service. Good menu choice which the 6 of us ordered a wide variety of. Jess our waitress was knowledgeable and helped with our selections. Good recommendations for lasagna which was authentic and delicious. Great wine selection of Sauv and Viognier. We then moved onto Cocktails made by Alex on the bar which were fresh and strong just how I like them. All round lovely evening, Thanks again for a nice night, We will return.

I will be diplomatic here. This has to be the worst lunch I've had, in what is meant to be a good venue. The lunch menu was minimal, with very small portions, the presentation was also very poor. The young lady taking the order tried telling me to go for the macaroni. She knew something I didn't. I ordered steak pie, it came with chips (typical) and peas. My suggestion is that if you are going to advertise lunch, please don't insult your guests. Very poor and bland.

Brilliant place to stay and eat. We were greeted by a very helpful and charming young lady Sophie. She quickly and professionally booked us in and showed us to he room. The room was beautiful presented and was not only clean but very comfortable. Dinner was superb. The best Hake fish dish I've had. Breakfast was top notch. Jill who served us in the evening and at breakfast couldn't have been better. The owners of the Inn are lucky to have someone of that calibre working front of house. I'd have no hesitation in recommending this atmospheric and welcoming Inn.

Two burgers and a bottle of wine for £30. Bargain!! We had a classic burger and a vegan burger which came with fries and red slaw. Both delicious. Service was excellent and the atmosphere in the bar was quite lively with a mix of local people and hotel residents. If only we lived closer!

Lovely setting. Generous portions of fresh well cooked food. Customer service was excellent and they are dog friendly.

Lovely place.. Lovely food and staff. Great options for vegans. Had the vegan mac and fries. Nice whiskys and ambience.

We have had our second visit today for lunch and cannot rate it highly enough. Such a warm welcome from all the staff and owner. The food was delicious and the service was excellent from our friendly waiter. Hubby had the burger which was soo tasty and definitely home made. Massive thumbs up to the chef and his team. We will be back!

Travelled down with my hubby to use our itison gift voucher. Although having booked our table they didn't have our booking and were given a table away through the back of the restaurant completely isolated and quite cold. We were promptly told the two courses were to contain a main and a sweet (not a starter) as we asked for soup to heat us up and don't like sweets. Maybe they cd in future try and get the customers name right - very unprofessional. All in all we were in and out in abt 45mins. Not a good dining experience. J and A Plenderleith

We stayed here for two nights this week. On arrival we received a marvellous Scottish welcome. Our rooms were very clean and very comfortable. We dined in a very comfortable dining/bar area with great service and lovely food. Breakfast each morning was superb with freshly cooked bacon and eggs. The overall experience during our two night stay was great and excellent value for money. We will have a return visit later in the year. Thank you to all the staff in the Old Aberlady Inn.

Really enjoyed our two night stay in this charming inn situated in the historical and picturesque village of Aberlady. Accommodation was more than adequate and food was of a good standard . The staff were very hospitable and solicitous and Jill the head of house was very welcoming and dealt with our needs in a pleasant attentive fashion. We would definitely recommend The Old Aberlady Inn to our family and friends .

Lovely, traditional inn - warm and welcoming with attentive owners. Our meal of tempura prawns, local sausages with mash and the baked hake were all delicious.

Had an Itison voucher to use up and I have to say it was excellent value for the portions and quality of food we both received. The place is very tastefully decorated and service was very friendly and helpful. Only slight negative was we waited a bit longer than usual for the food and struggled to get the young man's attention a couple of times but there were a few tables in and it was certainly not quiet at 2pm on a Monday. We couldn't see a specials board where we were sat and would've been nice to know what was on it but my Chicken burger was tasty, with plenty salad and chips too. Mums 84 and doesn't eat that much but she had very nice soup with sandwiches and salad and pretty much finished her plate. We had 2 courses on our deal but no room for dessert so I asked if they could box them up which they did with cream for the lovely cheesecake as well. Very Impressed and would definitely return again as will my mum with other friends/family. Very friendly/attentive staff helped no end. Wasn't drinking but cocktail menu looked really good.What's not to like.

A warm welcome from all the staff & owner. We had a family room to accommodate myself, husband, teenage son & dog. Spacious room, clean & drink making facilities. Our dog wasn’t forgotten, private ding a bed, treats & a bowl. Dogs welcome in breakfast room & bar on a lead.

The dining experience here is consistently excellent. The vegetarian options are delicious....the goat cheese and beetroot starter was first rate, followed by a vegetarian burger beautifully made with various beans and herbs....very tasty. Great sides of coleslaw and hot crisp chips too. The staff are friendly, efficient, cheerful and professional and always make sure everything is as you require it.

Lovely inside, food very good & staff very welcoming and attentive. We will definitely return. What an unexpected surprise. Inside is lovely and the food was excellent value. What a lovely find.

If honest haven’t been in years since my DAD PAST will honestly po- in this year as really love it My late Dad took myself and sister for yrs I have amazing photos out in the back yard

The food at "Old Aberlady Inn" was really good. They had Scottish dishes like stews and fresh seafood that tasted great. The place had a cool, old-style vibe. Even though the menu wasn't huge, the food was tasty and felt authentic. I enjoyed it a lot.

Great place to eat. Staff are amazing and food excellent. Dog friendly too. We had a lovely meal after a day trip to North Berwick and can’t wait to go back again.

I had a puncture after hitting a pothole on a country road 1 mile from Aberlady in the dark on Sunday 19th Nov. 2023. I was able to drive into Aberlady and park outside the Old Aberlady Inn where the owner provided excellent service to help me talk to the AA breakdown service - not too easy if you don't have a good mobile signal. The owner let me use their ipad and landline. They were serving customers and taking calls for bookings. To us he was like a Good Samaritan. Once we contacted the AA they arrived promptly and put the spare wheel onto the car. The Inn was so welcoming that we decided to have drinks and food at the Inn and this was excellent especially in the warm comfortable surroundings. The Inn looks small from the outside but is like a Tardis inside plus a large garden. The log fire was most welcome and warming. It was clear that the Inn was frequented by many of the local residents. They also have guest rooms if you want to stay overnight. We will return.

We spent 2 nights here and had 1 early evening tea in the restaurant which was beautiful I had the Inn Burger with fresh French fries and my partner had the Inn lasagne which was absolutely perfect. Both mornings our breakfast was fresh well cooked and the staff where so friendly. 17 miles away from Edinburgh so ideal place to stay if you are visiting the capital. The owners John and Michael are so friendly and icing on the cake is Dogs are welcome.

Fantastic food in a really nice setting. Proper cosy country pub atmosphere with an open fire and nice decor. The food is superb, really good portion size and so tasty. Really friendly and attentive staff.

Absolutely brilliant lunch regarding service and food. Have been using Itison vouchers and staff don’t treat this any differently as other places tend to do. Great portions. The individual steak pies were delicious and the sticky toffee pudding was a large portion with plenty of toffee sauce and ice cream. I always have the house white which is lovely and cold and good quality. Will use the Itison vouchers as long as available but will return on way to Dunbar.

We went to the Old Aberlady Inn tonight, we had purchased a voucher from itison to use. We were unsure what to expect as we had never been before, however the menu for the deal had a great selection of food on offer. For starter I the Camembert, wife had prawns and for our mains I had a burger and my wife a steak. The food was delicious, simply delicious. On top of this the service was excellent and there was a warming and welcoming atmosphere. Well worth a visit.

Never been to this area before but what a lovely surprise. Our room was warm and cosy and spotlessly clean. Our abiding memory of Aberlady will be the friendliness and efficiency of all the staff. Alex and Ben were delightful waiters and made our evening very special. We go to so many places where its's difficult to get any repartee from the staff but these two were great. Look forward to our next stay.

Our server was delightful, well informed and enthusiastic, however, the kitchen seemed not to be able to follow their instructions. So many things were incorrect it was almost funny - but as we were trying to determine which of the orders was gluten free it wasn't terribly reassuring. The server made good and didn't charge us for the (incorrect) soup but it was a shame - they were clearly doing their very best!

Never been to this place before , but will be back again for sure. Food was amazing and the staff are so friendly and attentive, wish we had found earlier. What a gem of a place.

Just had a late lunch here, really impressed! Pleasant surroundings, the 2 young guys serving front of house , were so pleasant , chatty and polite . I had mushroom carbonara which was so well cooked , really flavoursome . My partner had homemade steak pie which he said was fantastic. All In all a really great experience, will definitely be back , and I would definitely recommend

A great pub/restaurant full of character with 3 different areas inside and a very private beer garden to the rear. We arrived about 4.30pm on a sunny Wednesday and sat outside in the beer garden. There is a lunch menu available until 5pm with the main dinner menu on offer from 5pm onwards. We were hungry and in a bit of a rush so were happy to order from the lunch menu. Kidding myself that I’m healthy I joined my wife in ordering the chicken & bacon Caesar salad……,,but couldn’t stop myself also ordering the haggis bon bons starter to be brought out at the same time! The meal was great-very tasty and well presented and good sized portions. Very reasonable priced being an added bonus. Friendly staff, tasty food and overall a really good experience. Would definitely return when next in the area and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

Great venue, friendly helpful staff Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, all the better that it was dog friendly Lovely little beer garden too

We pre booked the Old Aberlady Inn sometime ago for a weeks bed and breakfast as we were playing golf in the area. We found the owners and the staff to be exceptionally friendly, helpful and accommodating. All worked hard to make the stay appear effortless and always with a smile. The food was first class and despite a number of other options in the Aberlady, Gullane and surrounding towns we were drawn back to the OA Inn for our evening meals most of the time. A bonus was live music in the bar on a Friday night. Our room was dog friendly, he was comfortable and so were we, it was well stocked with refreshments and a comfortable bed. The area is renowned for golf and you will certainly not be disappointed if you make the OA Inn your base for the holiday. Not to mention value for money as well in terms of board costs and the food prices. Will definitely be going back.

Enjoyed another lovely meal at Aberlady Inn. Service is superb and our food was delivered well presented and hot. Starter of fried Camembert was delicious as was my husband’s soup which was a large portion. We both had the chicken and haggis with pepper sauce. I am not really a fan of this sauce as usually too hot but the sauce here is perfect. Potatoes were tasty and green beans just right. House white wine was served chilled and is very nice. Will be returning soon with friends.

We could not fault our stay at aberlady. What a quaint little inn. For the price we paid the room was perfect…. Breakfast was more than ample and delicious. Dinner was good too. Staff were all friendly helpful and polite. We’d like to return.

Ordered the Inn Burger and Spicy Bean Burger, both of which came in a toasted roll/bun with fries and coleslaw The fries should have been called re-fries as they had obviously cooked at least twice. We asked for fresh fries and our plates were taken...

Chilled white wine served in warm glasses. Prawn cocktail served on hot plates. Below average quality of food. Will not return.

We stayed in this quant hidden gem for 3 nights B&B whilst travelling around Scotland and had a fantastic experience. With regular bus travel to both Edinburgh and North Berwick on the doorstep it makes a perfect base whilst also providing beautiful walks to nearby...

What a lovely atmosphere here at this pub/restaurant. We were met with excellent service and attentive friendly staff. The food was delicious and we didn’t wait long for it to arrive. Definitely recommend and will definitely be back 😊😊

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Booked family room to stopover, breaking journey up to northern Scotland. Lovely room for us - couple with one child, lovely decor and immaculately clean and comfortable. Breakfast was lovely very filling kept us going most of the day. We booked in for a meal...

Just had a wonderful Sunday afternoon meal with 8 adults and 2 children, one of whom has an intolerance to dairy and soy. The management couldn’t have done more to ensure that all dietary requirements were met. We had a wonderful table in the conservatory...

Very Dog Friendly. A warm welcome for us and the dog and we were offered a bowl of water and a treat for the dog. Had sandwich and soup and it was delicious and reasonably priced.

Five adults, three kids & our dog visited tonight for an evening meal, was keen to try this place after reading very good reviews. Very quaint little place, loved the quirkiness of all the rooms off rooms off rooms. Staff super friendly, polite & attentive,...

Really nice resteraunt and amazing host Michael… drinks served quickly and with a smile and the food was very tasty. I had the steak which was cooked to perfection and the desserts were a really treat. Would definitely return

Dropped in for a drink with 2 huge dogs and were made to feel very welcome. High quality wine served... that really makes a difference when you drink wine and usually get served cheap supermarket wines at inflated prices. We would have loved to stay...

Great food - particularly the prawn cocktail.starter. Lovely sauce and lots of prawns with nice crunchy salad. Great garden at the rear of the Inn which was fantastic on a beautiful sunny afternoon Also stayed overnight - lovely room - very comfortable. Will definitely return.

Had an overnight stay with dinner allowance/welcome drink and breakfast on a gifted Itison voucher. Comfortable room/bed, good shower, plenty of coffee, biscuits and water bottles supplied. Toiletries too. The staff were great, nothing was too much trouble, and they are hardworking team as we...

We were a group of 4 who had dinner here last night, this is a very mixed review, 2 good meals and 2 very bad meals. The good were the burger and the fish dish which were excellent, the bad were the pasta dishes, the...

Cosy village pub with nice atmosphere. Had an Itison deal and great value for money. Good selection on the menu and could pay a supplement if you wished something not included in the deal. Nice wine with choice of red, white or rose. Friendly staff...

We came often with our baby for food/drinks and we were also going to be getting married here until i had a breakdown,the owners quickly changed there demeanour towards myself and my partner. I changed my mind on where we would be married so wanted...

Arrived to be welcomed by the lovely staff, who booked us a table for dinner and showed us to our room. Room was lovely and clean. Bath towels were amazing! Dinner service was excellent and food just as good. Two courses were too much for...

After spending a day exploring East Lothian we arrived at Old Aberlady Inn to a warm welcome. The hotel is small, but we had a good sized room, with everything needed for a comfortable stay. Quiet, even on the Main Street, and we both slept...

Stayed overnight with an itison deal. This is a pretty village with plenty to do round about. Parking was easy outside. Our room was very quiet and at the back of the Inn. It was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. The...

Stayed at the Old Aberlady Inn for one night for our Anniversary, welcome and information about the hotel was superb, the bar was warm and welcoming and our room was really nice and very clean. Good selection of tea, coffee and hot chocolate as well...

We had a lovely overnight stay, the restaurant, bars, conservatory and secret beer garden are very deceiving from the outside of the hotel and are all tastefully decorated. Food and cocktails were great and the breakfast was outstanding. The rooms are a bit dated and...

This is a very well run business. We had a voucher and we were made to feel very welcome. The food was delicious and the staff were very friendly and attentive. It is a comfortable, relaxing restaurant and we will certainly return and recommend it...

We stopped in for lunch over the Easter weekend and were delighted at how great it was. The staff and service were top notch and the food was superb quality. (My partner said it’s one of the best burgers he’s ever eaten….and he’s ate a...

I stayed here for one night recently and couldn't fault it. Jaime welcomed us and showed us all we needed to know , the room was lovely and comfy. We booked a table for our evening meal, which was lovely, I can recommend the vegan...

Food was very good, service was exemplary, and staff vey attentive and exceptionally friendly. Have eaten all over the world and rarely been better looked after.

Fell in love with this place absolutely can't fault it in any way The owners are wonderful as is all staff members. Incredibly professional, friendly and attentive honestly I could find fault and I'm really so sad to be leaving Stayed 3 nights with my...

Fabulous food amazing dinning room staff were really friendly will definitely be back couldn’t fault anything so glad we choose here

I went here with my mum and son. Menu was very limited. I got the seafood linguine which was poor. Had 3 small pieces of fish and 3 mussels in what looked like water. My mum got Carbonara which lacked taste and ham. My sons...

Walked in for evening meal without a reservation and was welcomed. The atmosphere was very cosy and relaxing. Food and service was great. The two gentlemen that operated the Inn were on top of the service. Braised leg of Lamb special was well cooked ....

This pub looks very unassuming from the outside and we were in two minds about going in for an evening meal. We were really glad we did. Once through the door we were pleasantly surprised with how nice and pristine it was. The options on...

From the outside it doesn't look like much but once inside the pub looks to be well looked after with a nice quaint decor. We were greeted by a young chap with long hair who was very polite and full of useful information about the...

Arrived for one night not expecting much but as soon as we walked through the door into this very well refurbished Inn we and our Golden Retriever were made to feel valued and welcome ..The food served was very good and most tasty ..certainly a...

Homely place with nice ambience. Made very welcome by Jill. Double Room comfortable. Restaurant and bar good. Very friendly atmosphere. Jill went over and above for us by preparing sandwiches for us to take out on golf course.

We were looking for an early dinner at somewhere suitable for a family with two young children. We were well looked after by all the staff, they were particularly helpful when it came to our picky 4 year old and he enjoyed his meal because...

We spent 3 nights at Old Aberlady Inn and it was a fabulous experience! The staff could not have been more helpful and accomodating and nothing was too much trouble. The food was excellent and we ate in every night. Steak was cooked to perfection,...

Fantastic evening meal, menu catered for picky teens, vegans and hungry adults! Of particular note were the mussels, lasagne and lamb shank special but all food was truly lovely. Service was friendly and attentive without being forced and the atmosphere was relaxing and comfortable. A...

We stayed over night on Friday 25th March 2002. Good, clean accommodation, and a very friendly atmosphere. We also stayed for an evening meal and the food was fantastic. The best thing about this hotel though is undoubtedly the attitude of the staff, nothing was...

After a lovely walk we decided to try for very late lunch here, a place my son had identified as sounding good but had failed to book for Mothering Sunday! And it was excellent! From the first, the staff were welcoming, very friendly and efficient...

Loved it, what a find, absolutely outstanding, extremely clean, very atentative staff and the the new owners couldn't be more helpful and friendly. Wonderful decor and food to die for. Haggis Bon Bons are a must try, along with their cooked breakfast, which you need...

We hadn’t booked so understandably we were in the back room on our own which had no atmosphere. The service was fine but the quality of the main course was not. It was roast beef which we asked to be rare or at least pink...

Many years of working in the top notch luxury hotels has made me a person who is not easily pleased with food, service and housekeeping. In fact even when I wish to ignore some faults in a hotel or restaurant ( for the sake of...

My wife and I live locally and eat at the Old Aberlady inn at least twice a week. For what they are trying to accomplish it is perfect. The service is always attentive, the food excellent and the ambience relaxed and friendly. John, Michael and...

Had a great meal with friends, pet friendly (bar area only). Food was good, nice friendly staff, welcoming feel from staff and locals, will definitely visit again, and would recommend.

Really warm welcome by the staff on arrival and throughout our stay. Comfortable, clean room with lots of extra touches re toiletries, masks and hand sanitisers provided free! The full cooked breakfast was impressive and had everything you’d want!

I visited on boxing day, The staff were very informative and friendly when asked about their gluten free options. I have coeliac disease so eating out can be a struggle. The man serving my table put me completely at ease and efforts were made to...

Just back from a comfortable stay at the old aberlady inn Our friends and ourselves enjoyed our stay

My husband and myself were attending a wedding in Haddington and wanted to stay not to far away. I booked the Aberlady Inn because the photos looked good and very reasonable priced . Well what a gem of a place and situated in a beautiful...

We stayed for two nights at the Old Aberlady Inn and ate dinner there both nights. We really enjoyed our time there and would love to go back again. It is a very relaxing and welcoming Inn. The room was very clean and comfortable, with...

This is our second visit and everything lived up to our expectations. We returned with my wife’s sister and partner and they were just as impressed as we were with the high standards of accommodation and food. I can see us taking an annual break...

Friendlier staff you will be pushed to find anywhere,excellent food and great value drinks menu if I could offer an observation and this is not a criticism some of the wines on the wine list were a bit pricey and a nice option would have...

Husband, dog and I overnighted on a journey down south. So happy we found this wee gem. Could not fault it in anyway. Service from John and Sharon was exceptional. Our dog was welcomed warmly. The place was spotlessly clean and the cooked breakfast was...

We stopped in Aberlady overnight (not at this inn) and managed to get an evening meal here. The Inn is beautiful and very welcoming. The staff were very friendly and efficient. We just had main courses but they were very good indeed. If you're in...

This place is indeed a hidden gem. Stayed for a couple of nights last week with our dog. Staff are super friendly and attentive-nothing is too much trouble. Special mention to John who provided really helpful information for walks with our dog. We paid extra...

I can't talk positively enough about our stay her. We had a lovely, very clean, spacious room. It was obvious they had taken Covid safety very seriously. Wipes and face masks were left in the room for us. We had afternoon drinks in the lovely...

Comfortable and well appointed rooms in this recently refurbed old Inn. Very good food; lovely, green, peaceful and relaxing beer garden out the back; attractively furnished inside, but perhaps the best thing about this place is the friendliness of the owners and staff team, both...

We stayed here overnight after spending the day in North Berwick, we actually booked it as the price was very reasonable and it included breakfast. I am so pleased we booked here! From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome, the people...

The friendly staff gave us a very warm welcome. The rooms were very clean and large with lovely toiletries in our en-suites. Our evening meal was delicious ( my cheese platter was truly excellent!) our vegan in the group was well catered for. Breakfast did...

Lovely room, fantastic food and friendly staff. The staff couldn’t do enough for us and our wee dog. We have had a lovely 5 night break with some great walks in a beautiful area. The John Muir way goes through the village and there are...

Friendly staff even knew our names when we called up asking where to park. Beautiful pub with B & B - inc continental breakfast which was more than enough. Can get full English at extra £7. The rooms were quaint and very homely. We arrived...

Myself and family went here for an evening drink on our first night of our holiday, was so charming we returned for a meal a few nights later. Food was delicious. Homemade and locally fresh. The atmosphere was relaxed, we sat in the side room...

Recently had our evening meal here and it was lovely. The entire staff were so friendly and made our wee dog, Murphy, very welcome. He had his own water dish and treats (which he loved). The food was excellent and the courtyard at the rear...

Have just had a good, late lunch here - faultless food, good and attentive service and sound covid- precautions. I had the vegetarian spicy bean-burger and my wife had fishcakes, which she said were among the best she's had. The skinny-fries were delicious. Heartily recommended.