The Allonton Inn in Scottish Borders

Our second visit for an anniversary meal. Absolutely wonderful food, lovely restaurant and friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Our family stayed at the Allanton for a night, we have stayed before but a while ago. We received the same fantastic welcome and 5 star experience. The family room/rooms were perfect, cosy and quiet. The food was brilliant as always, wonderfully cooked and the service was excellent. The hotel is so warm and welcoming and the staff - each and everyone - just brilliant. It’s an absolute pleasure to stay here we all LOVED it!

The food here is always excellent. The best vegetarian meal I’ve had in ages. The best tiramisu ever! Always great service too.

As clinically covid-vulnerable people, we have been meaning to check out the Allanton Inn's beer garden for a while, so it being a toasty 9ºC today we phoned to ask if they would serve a light lunch outside in one of their pods and had a very welcoming and positive response, which was also very much in evidence when we arrived. We each had one of their 'Small Plates' with sides of chips, all of which was delicious. No problems with our masking and respectful distancing at all times. Highly recommended.

Booked 3 days in advance. Told them we were vegetarian, was assured they had a good selection of choices. Arrived to discover only one choice and half the dish hadn’t been delivered. Given orzo instead of gnocchi ,flavourless and boring . Special birthday meal, what a letdown. Never again

two trips in December for dinner, as ever spot on, just brilliant, beer and food immaculate, Katrina's Xmas pudding is out of this world, please make sure its on the 2024 festive menus

We booked dinner for my wife, daughter and I, this was after 2 previous attempts where they were fully booked. The welcome was very warm and the 2 guys front of house are very helpful and friendly. the food choice was excellent and the quality was great, we thoroughly enjoyed the evening. We will for sure return in the future

We are seeing friends, who live locally, and this is their favourite place for a meal, I can see why. The decor is very impressive and the welcome genuine. The guys who served us were friendly and attentive. The menu is not particularly varied but it is all locally relevant which helps to add to the experience coupled with the fact that it all tastes really good. The ox cheek was superb. Yes, I can understand the reason our friends return time and again.

We went there to spend money on drinks and would have eaten there too. We took our dog and were consigned to the garden, thankfully it was dry. On arrival, all we seemed to receive were dog rules and an initial unhelpful attitude when we asked to turn on the gas heater outside. Our understanding is that the dog policy is driven by a local dog's behaviour. We live in a farming county where pubs that are not dog friendly are shunned by local people.

a late sunday lunch, 10 of us, we had lunch in the garden, as ever great food, great beer, and the icing on the cake is the service from the wonderful team monday lunch, a birthday treat , again just amazing, truly faultless as above

Mixed experience. Overall great place as the food and service are first class. The downside for our visit was the restaurant area it very echoey. My father has trouble hearing. There was a loud customer on another table and therefore the dining experience was lessened because of this. Other customers did complain. We were offered a table in the bar and everything was sorted. If they can fix the acoustics of that area I’ll give them 5 stars.

Went for dinner with two family members. The food is excellent, cooked to perfection and desserts to die for. Exceptionally clean establishment and the staff are fun and friendly Will definitely return.

We stayed here last night after being let down by air b n b. Really lovely place and the staff were so welcoming and friendly, highly recommend. The beer garden is particularly nice, looking out onto rolling hills and very peaceful. We had the complimentary breakfast this morning which was all locally sourced ingredients and bloody delicious. Best scrambled eggs I've ever had. Thank you ladies for saving the day!

A superb Scottish Borders inn in the quiet village of Allanton. Exceptional and adventurous cooking, fantastic hosts who go above and beyond to welcome you and a brilliant and friendly atmosphere. If you are local or visiting then make sure you visit this award winning inn.

So, we had booked one of Allentown’s pods for our evening meal some time ago, opting for a pod as we had our hound with us, the establishment having a no dogs policy. Fair enough. When we arrived in the pouring rain, the manager told us in no uncertain terms that due to the rain her staff would not be serving food in the pods and that our dog would have to stay in the car as the dog going inside “would upset the locals”. We said this was not an option. The way this was put across by the manager can only be described as hostile. We were told 5hat if the dog misbehaved we would be told (not asked) to leave. Had we not prepaid a deposit for the seafood platter, we would have turned around there and then. We were put on a perfectly acceptable table, served by a slightly over-compensating and embarrassed waitress and had a very tasty meal. One drink, no starters no dessert and a hasty exit followed as our evening had been spoiled. Absolutely shocking and shabby customer service. Purely because of this, I rate one trip adviser blob. If I could rate zero blobs I would. Dog owners beware and take heed of this tale. It was not our fault it was precipitating down; if there was a problem us having a dog then we should have been called beforehand. There was no respect for us as customers and we will never darken their door again. Finally, the food was great. But the manager left a very sour taste that we cannot shift.

Superb meal. Staff friendly and very helpful given that my husband has to have a gluten and dairy free meal. Nothing was too much trouble, food was stunning! Highly recommend, well definitely be back. Thank you to everyone at Allanton Inn.

our go to spot has done it again, three visits in one week, 1 x lunch with friends, 1 x dinner with friends and 1 x breakfast, each time faultless, just perfect, others should visit and see how The Allanton team do it, the food...

Had a lovely Bank Holiday lunch with friends in a great beer garden on a beautiful sunny afternoon. Food was excellent and service lovely.

Our 3rd visit to this Restaurant/Pub and not the last. Visited again this year whilst visiting family. I thoroughly recommend a visit here. Excellent food, ambience, with very friendly attentive staff. My husband said the best pint of Guinness he has had. My choice of...

Phoned at lunchtime to book a table for two in the corner of the restaurant at 6pm and asked if it would be reasonably quiet (my friend has SPD) The girl I spoke with said although it was in the corner it might still be...

What a great find. From when we arrived the staff were welcoming, chatty and attentive. We had the most delicious lunch and then sat out in the most amazing garden, that has been so well thought out, with little bods with heater, and covered areas...

The reviews that this restaurant are very well deserved. From start to finish we had a lovely dining experience. The emphasis is on fresh local produce. I had a deconstructed kedgeree to start followed by baked trout with samphire and my partner had goats cheese...

We are delighted to have found the Allarton Inn. It's a little gem with beautiful comfortable rooms, delicious food and friendly welcoming staff. Their newly developed outside area looks fabulous too . Unfortunately we will need to wait till next time to enjoy their outside...

We were a party of nine including vegetarian and vegan. We were all catered for with great food. Service was excellent and unobtrusive.

Visited here for an evening meal. Everything was excellent… the food was delicious, service friendly and efficient, pleasant surroundings. It’s a pity we’re only visiting the area. I’d love this closer to home. Highly recommend x

We visited this brilliant restaurant in November and had the spectacular fish platter. We preordered this a few days before and the quality was first class and very fresh. Dressed crab, prawns, oysters, crab claws, cod goujons, mussels and salmon were presented on a platter...

We visited this excellent restaurant for lunch in November and had the brilliant seafood platter. We preordered this a few days before and were presented with oysters, prawns, langoustines, mussels, smoked salmon, crab claws, dressed crab and cod goujons. All were fresh, delicious and cooked...

Attended for a family lunch. First time visitor. Staff very friendly and attentive. Food was excellent and good value for money. Goat cheese starter, followed with a pork burger and finished with chocolate delight. Washed down with a pint of Beer (Perthshire).

our go to eatery, a busy Friday night in December, but as always The Allanton and the team stepped up to the plate A wonderful menus, and, when the food arrived it stacked up to our expectations, just amazing as always, Katrina's Xmas Pudding,, I...

The Allanton Inn is a former 18th century coaching inn set in a conservation village in the Scottish Borders. This was probably our fifth visit and we have never been disappointed, whether visiting for lunch or dinner. The menu is relatively short, but usually with...

The staff managed to squeeze me in on a busy night ……and was I happy after having the best belly pork I’ve ever had, served with cider braised red cabbage, mash with cabbage & bacon, black pudding, apple sauce and a whole grain mustard gravy

Called in for drinks with family and friends. Staff very quick,efficient and polite to talk too. Nice outside area to sit in and saviour the weather

My wife & I both chose the cod fillet with Bombay potatoes, samphire & curry sauce, which was absolutely superb! The fish was cooked to perfection & the curry sauce was deliciously well balanced with the fish. The potatoes & samphire were also a perfect...

We stayed here for two nights and had breakfast, lunch and dinner. All of our meals were delicious. The room was a good size and spotlessly clean with a very comfortable bed. All off the staff were friendly and accommodating. We have an excellent stay.

We booked lunch to celebrate my father-in-law 79th and son’s 18th birthday and also my in-laws 55th Wedding Anniversary. We were taking my father-in-law out on a rare occasion as he suffers from dementia and we can’t really go out that far these days. We...

Excellent service, food delicious. More expensive but you get what you pay, all freshly cooked with local produce. Even had desert.

this is our pre Shetland meeting point, an overnight stop before the long run north, 8 of is for an amazing evening meal, just SO good, with impeccable service from the guys Breakfast for the same 8, with a stunning selection, all done to order,...

I am not one for leaving reviews but we were sat in the garden when these 2 ladies walked in with their dogs and when the conversations were had. Even my father was surprised what “our kitchen is closed, but we can give you a...

Room quite small, but clean and comfortable. Bathroom tiny, but very well designed and sparkling clean. We ate dinner here, which was excellent. Might have been nice to have been asked to taste the wine before the glasses were filled ! Breakfast was superb quality...

I have enjoyed several meals at the Allanton Inn. Sadly my experience last night was anything but great. My poor meal started with the Hot Smoked Salmon on lettuce with avocado. Which was completely ruined by the salad component being completely swamped in mayonnaise. To...

beautiful place, were very accommodating as we had'nt booked but the fitted us in no problem. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was absolutely gorgeous.

Had not booked but they made a table up for us. Had the Eyemouth Haddock, very fresh and really crispy light batter, bu the star was the desert, Key Lime Biscoff Cheesecake with Toasted Coconut and Caramelised Pineapple. 11 out of 10.

Delightful Sunday lunch with trimmings followed by tasty desserts. The heated dog friendly pod in the garden beneath the apple blossom was a great location on a warm May day.

Fabulous, fabulous food and incredible service. Sharing platter exceptional. Ideal for any occasion. Excellent atmosphere

Arrived a bit early but taken to our table straight away. Very friendly staff and a good menu using locally produced fare. Our meals were excellent and just the right amount- the seafood sharing platter that was popular with other diners looked enormous. A deservedly...

We turned up on spec and were disappointed that there was no room in the restaurant, but we were accommodated in the bar. The meal was excellent. The portobello mushrooms are highly recommended - they were so good that we returned the following evening for...

We were not staying here (at a nearby campsite) but were visiting for a second time for dinner and can say that the staff wore masks and were visibly sanitising tables between customers. The menu is impressive - interesting starters, platters, main course, a good...

We had a very enjoyable meal at the Allanton Inn with tasty smoked salmon and local lobster. The cheese board was huge with good choices and will feed 2 easily. It is an imaginative menu and the service was attentive. Well worth a visit.

Really poor web site, closed when it says it is open. Unhelpful staff, sarcastic owners response to our disappointment. Best avoided.

Lovely food. Extensive menu. Warm welcoming staff. Nice looking garden area with private dining pods. A pleasure to spend an evening here. Thank you.

Went in thinking that I might get a sandwich and drink before heading back to Berwick on the bus, instead I had a superb ' small plate' of hot salmon on spicy potatoes with kale salad, nicely dressed. Wowee...followed by good icecream with white chocolate...

Delicious food (fish curry for me, steak for her) at a more than fair price served by friendly staff in a lovely premises. Why can't more places be like this? Just 30 mins from us, we will be back again and again. Thankyou.

Had high hopes of eating here after reading previous reviews. In reality I found the food average given the price point which is West End London prices. The alcohol prices are truly eye watering. Also found the place lacking in atmosphere mainly an older clientel....

Was here Saturday night on recommendation from one of our new neighbours. Arriving quite early in the evening the place was quite empty but we were given a table inside as requested. The tall lady with short hair who I assume was the owner was...

Lovely meal here when we stayed at an Airbnb down the road. We ate in a marquee, I think all the dining was outside at this point in time. Food was great and service good. If I had to criticise I would say it lacked...

as ever our go to eatery was over and above excellent 7 of us for dinner, Covid secure and compliant service Excellent beers yet again Stunning food all round, faultless service from al of the team, a wonderful night in thsse difficult time

The food here was Amazing. At the time we visited, all dining was outside which was absolutely fine as they have a marquee and also dining pods, small wooden pods that are open on one side with built in heaters, which is where we ate....

My wife and I met a friend here last week for an evening meal and we were very impressed. We wanted to eat outside and were shown to a very comfortable booth with a heater which was welcome as the evening became cooler. A marquee...

Due to Covid been over 18 months since last visit. Just as good as ever. Very professional and friendly staff with a good mix of choice on the menu. Food came quickly, but not too quickly, and was excellent. Thankfully I did not want a...

We had a nice fish and chip meal here, they had lovely garden pods which we thought were a great idea, and a large marquee so it was very good for social distancing, they welcomed dogs in the garden area.

Another perfect meal from William&Catrina at The Allanton Inn,Allanton near Chirnside.Order,collect,brought out to car boot. Don't even leave car. All perfect again.Beautifully cooked and served.Even a little Easter egg selection . 3 courses if desired. Good luck to reopening on 26th April. Very highly recommended....

My husband and I had an excellent lunch here today. We'd been to the Allanton Inn a couple of years ago in the evening and, since we were in nearby Duns this morning decided to revisit on this sunny yet bitingly cold day. So glad...

Never disappoints! So delighted to be here today. Warm welcome from William and so great to see him. Food fantastic. Super speedy too. Steak sandwich with red onion jam juicy and tasty. Fish and chips fresh and wonderful. Puddings amazing. Creme brûlée and sticky toffee...

Great sharing platter Puddings _Creme Brûlée and Apple Crumble we’re both sublime Great Covid preparedness

we had a group lunch, William and Katrina and the staff were brilliant as always, properly socially distanced tables in the heated marquee in the garden, single use menus, staff wearing masks, all good, backed up my a stupendous lunch served in double quick time...

Stayed 3 times to date and really enjoyed our latest stay. The owners are very hands on and provide superb meals made with care and local products. Happy to recommend DBB.

Very well done- had a delicious meal tonight in their marquee - lovely view , delightful staff and excellent menu.

A recommendation from a good friend. The welcome was nice, we were quickly shown to our table in the marquee in the garden. The menu was the same or very close to what was online so we had a good idea of what we wanted....

Great chef, interesting food combinations. Sea bass was delicious as was the fish and chips, steak and confit of duck

The Allanton Inn have stepped up to the Covid 19 challenge A huge heated marquee in the garden..table sercive only..the staff must walk miles on a shift now We reserved a table over the phone..arrived..followed a well marked one way system..it all worked well The...

Absolutely fab meal which we took home to eat. We shared the seafood box and also the pig in a box, both with a side of potatoes and tomato. Couldn’t fault it. Followed by a baileys mousse with brownie. The meal was a real treat,...

A regular spot for Sunday lunch, we decided to take up the great winter offer of dinner bed and breakfast. Great value! Warm hospitality from Katrina and William. Lovely evening, great to recharge the batteries. An oasis on a chill blustery winters night.

Lovely pub and great food. Visited early evening on Saturday for the first time and very nice it was too. Very nice decoration, friendly staff, good service and lovely food. My soup was delicious and the haddock, perfect. Slight disappointment that the choice of peas...

Great place to eat. We were in self catering just down the road but called without reservation. First class service and really good food.

we stayed last night on a dinner bed and breakfast booking, the food was amazing I recommend the Kedgeree to start and the beef as a main course. the room was comfy, the bathroom excellent. the staff were attentive and very chatty. all in all...

We often eat here - great food and service. Mirror in the Gents allows you to compare your height with lots of celebs. How can I not give 5 stars to the place that confirmed I'm the same height as Maria Sharapova!!!!

Excellent food. Variety Menu. Locally sourced ingredients. Pleasant and helpful staff Excellent value for.money. Nice restaurant and great beer garden.