The Bantry in Scottish Borders

Came here for breakfast, both had full Scottish. Really nicely presented and very tasty. Helpful staff. Clean, nice environment. Good value.

We visited here as 2 families with 5 kids in total. All the food was amazing, however it is the service that really had us blown away here. Maggie our host, found us 2 tables and pushed them together and helped us with our order ensuring that the kids were entertained. I have rarely experienced service on this level anywhere Maggie engaged well with all of us ensuring that we felt the warmest of welcomes. We revisited a day later to buy some take away cakes and I was amazed to find that Maggie had rememberd our children's names and was equally as bright, cheerful and helpful. This is a truly fantastic place and it is certainly well worth a visit. Stunning sea views and amazing food, but the place is elevated onto another level by the amazing staff. Thank you for a wonderful experience Maggie, eating out with children is usually quite a stressful experience in itself but you truly made it a pleasure.

After reading other reviews decided to try fish and chips. Was hungry after a days fresh air in the area and bought takeaway. Opened the polystyrene box to find a lot less that I was hoping for. The fish was very nice as were the chips...... just not the portion I was expecting

We visited twice during our holiday and really enjoyed both times. Fish and chips were really good and huge portion sizes made it good value for money. The desserts are fantastic. Great friendly service, thank you .

We, a family of five (three now teenage daughters), we looking for a stop on the windswept but beautiful Scottish Borders coast, and this became one of the highlights of the whole trip. Add on top Eyemouth’s incredible history... it’s what traveling is about. Best of luck!!

One cannot visit Eyemouth without visiting “The Bantry”. It is more than a fish restaurant, however, we had some excellent haddock and chips. What can be better the fish which is freshly landed a few hundred metres from the restaurant.

27th July, popped into the place to ask when they opened in the morning. Sign outside said breakfasts served. Female informed us 9am for opening. 28th July, 9.10am I visited the place on my own waiting for my friends. Went in and thee female asked me if I was wanting something to eat, I replied yes and she informed me 'it will be a good wee while before you can get anything ' without actually looking at me. I said are you open, female 'yes we are but nothing is switched on'!!!!! I ordered my lot from a fairly benign young man and waited for my friends. I had a roll and fried egg and tea. It was alright but you cant really go wrong with that but it was ok. My friends arrived and took their places and ordered, my dear friend ordered 2 poached eggs with toast. And a separate helping of toast. His breakfast came and the most unusual poached eggs any of us had ever seen were on the plate. Flat, exactly like fried eggs. My friend returned the plate to the counter and asked again for poached eggs. Oh hell. This female horror show arrived and rudely informed my friend, all of us and another party in the place 'they are poached, I poached them myself in the microwave with water' her tone, body language and behaviour was unacceptable on all levels. 'I'll make you them the old fashioned way but it'll be a good ten minutes ' A horror of a person, horror. They were told to forget it and all of us, six people, left. Prior to leaving my friends wife spoke to the horror, more so to explain why her husband had left. The horror, rude, ignorant and abruptly stated 'when you're cooking for 50 people that's how it's done. She was in formed only one person, not 50, had asked for poached eggs. At this the benign adolescent piped up 'that's my mother' slamming the till as my friend paid for her half eaten scrambled eggs which was still on the table. Well that just tells you everything. A despicable individual without any courtesy, manners or social skills to be honest. GO ELSEWHERE. An amazing weekend we had spent prior to that incident. Everywhere we went and everyone we met could not have been more obliging or friendly. Amazing food in The Contented Sole, Oblo, Ebbcars. You have been warned, dont come crying to TripAdvisor after she turns her horror show on you.

We only stopped for lunch. Pizza was excellent. Super friendly staff. Nice view of beach and harbor. Clean and modern.

Always friendly, a lovely view of the sea, and a delicious Scottish breakfast with sausages, eggs, and other choices. What more could one ask?

Just popped in for lunch and quickly after the whole place filled up with new customers. 2 staff serving and they coped fantastically. Quick service but friendly and attentive. Food was lovely, would highly recommend

It was school holidays, so very busy over the Easter break, but we were shown to a table where we browsed the menu. We thought the food expensive for a café with a crab and prawn cocktail costing £9.50 [dearer than our posh hotel!] We ordered a cappuccino, an Americano and a cheese scone which came to almost £9. Think they may have got the wrong total on that...or maybe not. But what has triggered the two star review was the behaviour of the waitress who berated two elderly ladies who dared to sit down at a small table joined to a bigger table, which would seat about four others. In a very loud voice she told them they couldn't sit there and that they'd have to move. Of course everyone was looking and as we'd finished, we offered them our seats. The waitress then tore into them again, accusing them of pushing us out! So they crept off to two other seats at the side. That kind of behaviour towards paying customers is unforgivable and, however busy, the waitress should be ashamed of her attitude. If we ever return to Eyemouth, the Bantry Café is definitely not on our list.

The best way to have fish & chips is with bread & butter, mushy peas & a pot of tea and that is exactly what we had here. Fish was gorgeous, really fresh, with perfect crispy batter. Large portions so be ready for a feast. Would def come back

Came here before heading home, used to live near Eyemouth so was nice to come and have a wander, had a lovely meal I had the local fish and chips was lovely, the waitress we had was really nice

Eyemouth hasn’t the sort of customers who eat fish and chips in Padstow and it’s views are a very long way behind. It was therefore a shock to discover that there are cheaper main courses at The Ivy. Food was good, portions gargantuan and the waitress was jolly but none of it justified the cost. It’s a caff not a restaurant.

I love this place. I’m sorry to say I prefer Mackays. The views are better here. The food is great. The chips are nice and so is the fish.

Family run restaurant with a large selection of local fish and shellfish. Often very busy in the summer because of its location so booking would be advised.

Popped in here for a coffee and tea, staff very pleasant and my tea was delicious, good selection of cakes and scones available if you so wished a treat

Very friendly staff. Delicious fish and chips. Tasted fresh. Abundant size servings. Great view of harbour if you get window seat.

My wife and I have travelled the world for a lare number of years and eaten in some of the finest restaurants. However we do not think that The Bantry can be beaten for good wholesome home food. We own a static caravan close by and visit regularly. The staff always remember you(good sign) and the fish and chips are outstanding, in our humble opinion The Bantry is the best restaurant for this type of meal we have visited anywhere in the UK. if you are in the area be sure to pay a visit

Fantastic fish every time we visit. Brilliant sea views from the restaurant. Absolutely great batter, you will always like it.

Popped in here for a tea,coffee and scone,service was quick and drinks very nice,scone was freshly made and came with some nice butter and jam,will return again when next in the area.

Managed to get a table yesterday - it is always full which speaks volumes! We visit here whenever we are in Eyemouth and it never disappoints.

Ate here twice during our 5 day break. The food is outstanding, my partner loved the fish and chips.... And he us more than fussy about food 😄 The seafood cocktail was superb..... Fresh crab that you couldn't fault Definitely be back 👌👌

A visitor to London informed me that when I visited Berwick upon Tweed later that week I should go to Eyemouth just across the Scottish border and visit the Bantry for some great fish and chips. Following that recommendation I went there and found a friendly establishment which supplied a delicious fish and chip meal. The premises were clean and I found the waitress/possible manager very helpful and friendly.

Op weg naar Edinburgh. Trek in een kop koffie. Afgeslagen naar Eyemouth. Apart plaatsje. We zagen dit restaurantje met zicht op zee. Entourage is zozo, maar kaart service zijn ok. Wij namen alleen huisgemaakte scones en chocoladetaart, maar als de rest van de leuke kaart deze kwaliteit heeft: prima!

Just visited today 14 October at 11am. We sat outside as have 2 dogs.

Went here for lunch today. They have no veggie options. Come on this is 2017. Also no wifi. Not exactly cheap either so overpriced for what they do. The scones did look nice but we did not try them

The best fish and chips ever (and everything else on the menu!) Thanks again to all the fantastic staff for another awesome nosh up! Been coming to you for years now and it just gets better see you soon - from The Mancunians

Mientras estuvimos en el Holiday Park entramos en centro de eyemouth, por desgracia el clima era malo, Heavy Rain y el viento. De todos modos para matar dos pájaros con una piedra en la llamamos Bantry, para salir de la lluvia y tener algo de comer.

Nos detuvimos en un café por la mañana y tarta. Torta de zanahoria fue divino, deliciosos, fruta jugosa. Mi marido tenía un delicioso batido de leche realizadas con su galardonado helado y una porción de tarta de limón pegadizo lloviznaba. Todo servido por un personal...

Paramos aquí para tomar un café en una visita a Eyemouth. Buen servicio y amable. Sabroso café y encantador. Recomiendo encarecidamente

Visitaremos el almuerzo y a menudo Bantry el servicio es fabuloso amable y muy acogedor. La comida es fuera de este mundo cocinado el mejor pescado y patatas fritas y guisantes blandos he Pescado Tarta bien qué puedo decir simplemente deliciosas y diferentes tipos y...

Hemos estado en el mayor descuento en Bantry ocasiones cuando visite Eyemouth, El café no es bueno y la taza que no overfills es muy seguro! ! Y, podría tener más personal. Sobre todo, he sido decepcionado ya que no puedo hacer café en mi opinión

WENT YESTERDAY FOR COFFEE, it was lovely. place busy but got a table. Nice view out of window, great menu and well priced, will go again when up that way.

Went here with friends when staying at nearby Berwick upon tweed. We had crab sandwiches and also the smoked haddock and leek fish cakes. Both lots of meals were delicious. The sandwiches were stuffed full of white crabmeat.The fishcakes came with chips and salad and is actually a huge meal. The girl serving was very friendly and helpful and the views are stunning overlooking the harbour mouth. This is wonderful food at a very reasonable price. I would recommend this restaurant.

The sign at the door said "Please wait here to be seated." So we did. After 5 minutes and no sign of a waitress I went around to the counter to find someone. It was like the Marie Celeste. After another 5 minutes we left and went to The Rialto which was brilliant.

It's worth a trip to Eyemouth just to have the fish and chips here, chips were both well cooked and drained, and delicious fresh fish in a light batter. The fish is landed locally - you might even see the trawler that landed it in the harbour. Menu has recently been extended to include other fish dishes, such as fish cakes. Service very friendly. The Bantry gets very busy in the season!

We've been visiting this restaurant for a few years now and have always found their fish and chips to be excellent. Over the years they have extended their menu quite considerably but their fish and chips are so good that we are never tempted to try anything else.

We called in here for a lunch, and the waitress seemed more interested in what her mates husband was up to, rather than attending to customers, but once this was done and she had finished putting stock away under one of the bench seats, we finally managed to get her attention. The tables by the window had 'Reserved' on them, so we sat at a middle table, but when other customers came in, they asked about a window seat, and the waitress told them 'Its only reserved until I say its not' which I found a bit annoying, as the other 'reserved' table was vacant the whole time we were in.The only saving grace here was the food was really nice, and served quickly once the order was taken.

I happened upon the Bantry quite by chance. We were on route home from the Borders and decided to do a detour to the coast, ending up at Eyemouth.After a wander along the seafront to the harbour, we noticed a chalkboard sign which featured many of my favourite seafood dishes, langoustines, crab, lobster, fish. This was definitely meant to be!So, just to be sure we'd get a table as the place was starting to busy up, we booked a table.Arriving at 1pm, it was just as well we had booked, it was jumping. The three young waitresses were rushed off their feet, but notwithstanding, they were all exceptionally friendly, very professional and are a credit to the business - well-done ladies!I had to sample the prawn and crab cocktail. What a plateful it was. In fact, it could easily have made for a main dish, never mind a starter. And boy was it good. White crab meat, sourced from a local supplier, as were the prawns, and did it show - succulent, tender and sweet. This dish was so fresh it was almost still moving! You just can't beat seafood from a coastal fishing port, from sea to table in minutes.Next course up and my other half opted for the haddock mornay fishcakes with chips and a side salad. Again, here we go with the portion sizes. Two massive golden, crispy-crumbed delightful patties of fish, potato and seasoning. There was a lot of oohing and aahing going on across from me. Mrs M was very impressed with this dish. She said it was full of fish instead of the usual whereby fishcakes are bulked out with the potato - not so at The Bantry. The chips were hand cut, large chunky chips and perfectly fried. In fact, I wouldn't be at all surprised if they were cooked in dripping - delicious taste, crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. Proper chippy chips.My haddock fish tea was a whale - I kid you not, a full fillet of fish, and then parked atop that another half fillet. It was also served with those cracking chips, mushy peas and bread and butter - a proper fish tea.The fish flaked perfectly, and just by looking you could see how fresh it was. It held it's shape well, and the light batter was perfect. I was like the proverbial pig in ****!On entering, I had eyed the meringues - as large as a football, huge they were and had decided one of them would be mine. So I'm sad to report that the starter and mains were so large I was sunk and the meringues were left for some other lucky Sunday seaside punter!I'll be back though, watch this space.If you're heading along the A1 make the detour, you won't be sorry.

Meal was nice and staff very friendly. Food was satisfactory, but menu not too clear regards pricing. Our bill which my wife had to chase the waitress for wasn't itemized and it seemed a little expensive.

Having been a regular visitor to Eyemouth for many years I have often eaten in the bantry but this will be the last. We arrived at 5pm to a half empty Resturant we were given a seat by a draughty outside door, although other tables were empty with reserved tickets on them, the young waitress was pleasant but the service was slow my husband ordered a small fish tea with bread and butter which we never received the fish was over cooked and certainly not of the quality I had come to expect my daughter had a pizza with a side if chips which were served in a white ceramic dish with a large chip in the side, my scampi was good but the chips which it said on the menu came with it did not arrive either at £34 it was not cheap such a disappointment oh and the tables marked reserved remained empty throughout our visit.

Popped in for sit down fish and chips, the older blonde waitress was thoroughly engaged in a conversation with another couple standing by the till. The gentleman in the conversation actually directed us toward a table! The same waitress was brusque in manner and actually rude to the man at the table next to us.The food was excellent and the teenage waitress was lovely.We could've had the same meal from the takeaway and eaten at the outdoor table for substantially less cost and friendlier service though!

While on a stroll around the town on a rare visit we found this restaurant overlooking the seafront area and it seemed busy but we managed to get seated quickly. The place seemed very popular with locals and the staff obviously knew them as well as there was some amusing banter going on while we ate.There is a busy takeaway at the back of the seated restaurant which perhaps explained the speed at which our food arrived. We opted for fish and chips and fish with salad and coleslaw as we find these days we can't eat two portions of chips. The decision was good and we both enjoyed our reasonably priced meals. Elsewhere in the town we noticed you could pay a fiver more for the same plate of food.

We were visiting Eyemouth this week (August 2016) and looking for somewhere to have lunch. I had my very small elderly dog in a carrier over my shoulder. We went to this restaurant and the blonde middle aged waitress was very rude and unkind. We asked if we could sit outside with a dog and reluctantly she said yes. My husband went to our car to buy another ticket so we could stay for a meal. Whilst he was there the horrible woman would not serve me. A notice outside said you had to go inside to order, but when I tried to go inside she said I could not go in - even just poke my head in the door to order food. She insisted I had to comeinside to order, but would not let me go inside to ame an order. While I was there a family of four arrived at the door, and she rudely and curtly sent them away saying there was no room, despite there being a substantial number of tables free inside and outside. I left, disgusted and upset. We went down the road and found a basic pub which welcomed us and dogs and offered lovely lunches (including local fish) and the meals were much cheaper. We got a kindly welcome there and good service. I am totally shocked that in this day and age of customer service being a high priority for businesses, that anyone would get away with this or think it is acceptable. Separately from this, being kind costs nothing. Why not makes someones day better rather than worse if you can? I would advise you NOT to go to this restaurant.

In the afternoon we had coffee and excellent cake and returned in the evening for a meal. Quality of the food was excellent and portions were huge ! Nice service and surroundings overlooking the sea front.

We visited Eyemouth today after a fabulous long weekend in Edinburgh. I must say how disgusted I was with the attitude of the lady serving within this so called restaurant. As we have never been to this establishment before we did not realise that buying coffees, ice creams and drinks at the first counter you approach meant you would be asked to leave the tables at the back. The lady serving at the counter in the back was extremely rude to us and when we explained we had not understood the 'rules' she flatly asked us to leave. There were 7 of us and we would have happily stayed for lunch and more drinks had the service been even slightly more acceptable. She did say as were walking out 'the customer is always right' which I was a bit confused by. I honestly think it is the worst attitude I have experienced in a long time. We will definitely not be returning and not will anyone we mention this to. Anyway we continued to Berwick and spent our money where we were made to feel welcome!

This was our second visit to The Bantry. After our first visit some months ago, we decided it was worth diverting off the A1 to visit again. Both times we went to the restaurant proper, at the back of the High St takeaway, probably best entered by the door off the lane to the sea at the side. There is a sign politely requesting you to wait to be seated, but we were directed to a table almost immediately by the very pleasant waitress.When she came to take our order, we both ordered fish and chips and a black coffee with cold milk. She said that she would put it through as two fish teas, as that would be cheaper than paying separately, and it also included bread and butter. She didn't need to do that. Our coffee was served almost immediately, good, hot and strong, and the fish and chips followed very quickly, having been cooked to order. Almost perfect crispy battered fish, excellent chips and tasty mushy peas, and lot of each.We will certainly make the detour again.

My mother and I visited The Bantry for a coffee and a cake this afternoon. We walked in and went to the counter and asked for two coffees which were replied quite rudely by the lady running the restaurant as we had not waited to be seated and told to take a seat at a table chosen by the waitress. Following this we were given our coffees and not offered a menu etc and the restaurant was not busy for this to be justified. During our visit we witnessed two other parties being told to sit at a set table and we were asked what they need to do to get served and were left waiting even though there was more than enough staff. The blonde middle-aged waitress was unbelievably rude to ourselves and other people coming to enjoy the view. The coffee was lovely and the view of the seafront was delightful. It is such a shame that the service was so rude and completely lets down what could have been lovely experience. I doubt I will be back.

The waitress service at this cafe was appalling it was similar to Basil Faulty at Faulty towers. We asked politely for two black filter coffee and were asked abruptly if we had a table, to which we answered we had not. The middle aged waitress abruptly stated that there was a sign at the door saying that customers were to wait at the door to be seated and before we then had chance to return back to the waiting sign she ordered that we could sit at one of the empty 2 seater tables. The waitress then plonked 2 cups of coffee in front of us. The cafe was very well located with fabulous views.

It was a chilly rainy autumnal day and The Bantry is situated right on the bay with amazing views of the sea. It's warm, cosy ad they have a fab menu with lots of locally sourced fish. We didn't eat but the food looked like what a good seaside cafe should do. The cappuccino was big and deliciously warming and tasty. Staff were very friendly!

The Bantry looked like a nice spot for coffee and a cake. We had our dog with us and were happy to sit outside the restaurant at the tables facing the sea.However to sit outside you need to go to the Mackays takeaway next door, but part of the same restaurant we were told.Duly went to the takeaway which I am sure offered very good fish and chips - but average coffee and tea in cardboard/ plastic cups were not really what we wanted...along with very dour service.We drank half the drinks and left. To make life worse - we discovered that there was a separate outside area where we could have enjoyed the coffee and cakes from the Bantry..yet nobody bothered to tell us. Very disappointing and spoilt a nice visit to Eyemouth.

We stayed at the Bantry Guest House on a B&B basis and ate breakfast in the cafe below. Food in the cafe was well presented and served with a smile. The room above was more than adequate with a large spacious and comfortable bed. A separate bathroom with a shower and all the usual facilities completed the room. Our room overlooked the bay and harbour entrance and so it was good to see the shipping movement from ones bed in the morning. There was always something to see. The room had a dormer style window and also had a sloping ceiling which did not entirely suit my 1 m 95 cm frame but is something I am used to and can happily put up with, with a comfortable bed and it was certainly that. All in all we were very pleased with our stay here and if coming back to Eyemouth would certainly choose to stay here again.

The fish and chips are excellent. A little pricey but well worth it. The taste of the fish is beautiful.You cannot get any better fresher fish. You really cannot be at a seaside place and not try the local fish. Tastes a whole lot different and pleasurable eating it with your fingers The batter was amazing taste.. Establishment was very clean and welcoming and the staff very good.

Went here with my husband and 9 month old lady minute and glad we did! We were welcomed by a very friendly waitress, had a great view of the water and had a lovely sit in meal which was freshly cooked. Would definitely return if back in Eyemouth.

Decided to try this place for lunch and so glad we did. I had the fish tea complete with mushy peas and bread and butter my wife had a sandwich followed by the meringue ( see pic!)I was completely stuffed great food and excellent service highly recommend.

On visiting Eyemouth for the weekend with my partner we hunted high and low for somewhere to eat on Saturday night walking round Eyemouth twice all restaurants were either full or closed. Honestly we walked by the Bantry as I didnt think it was for me. On asking a couple where was good to eat that was open they recommended the Bantry, as a last resort we headed in we were sat at a table at the back and given 2 menus after scouring I settled on battered mushrooms for a starter and a chicken burger as a main, my partner had a prawn cocktail to start and crab sandwich for main meal. When the food arrived we were pleasantly surprised it was outstanding, prawn cocktail was the best by far. We were served by Maggie who was funny and made us feel extremely welcome. I would highly recommend visiting here on any of your trips to Eyemouth! It was that good it was the ONLY place we ate on our whole stay. Thanks for some great food and some top banter Maggie.

Fantastic value All Inclusive breakfast served with tea, juice and toast served by friendly kind staff with a beautiful view over the bay.

Ended up driving through on our holiday to Peebles Hydro as we heard about the Fish and Chips. All I can is say is that it was worth the drive!! Best fish and chips i have ever had!! (and i have had my fair share lol) Will deffo be back and deffo recommend to friends.

Fine fresh fish locally caught, well-cooked and presented in fairly simply furnished but spotless restaurant with great view over to the beach. Good kids meals-two courses + drinks. Adults portions very generous-but save some room for one of the delicious varieties of ice cream!

We had a lunch here and had the prawn and crab cocktail which was immense and if we had this as a startter we would not have managed a main course. The ice cream was also excellent and served in large portions.The view over the bay from the restaurant is also superb and was fun to watch the waves breaking over the harbour walls when we sat in cosy comfort!The staf are a delight and very friendly

Friendly service and very reasonably priced breakfast here. Lovely views- shame about the weather. Great place to sit outside on a warm dry day.

Delicious fish supper with mushy peas , bread and butter and a cup of tea. And all with a sea view . Great value for money. Friendly staff. They had amazing looking desserts but I could not find space after the generous portions of the main course.

Never stayed here however after my car had a flat battery the owner came to my rescue.He couldn't start it himself but manged to get it to other friendly locals who managed to jump start it.Fantastic! so helpful and friendly .Well done the Bantry

After wandering around the coastal town of Eyemouth for a while, we came across The Bantry overlooking the stunning enclosed harbour. Good service, quality food that caters for all tastes, especially seafood lovers, and a decent price. There's a take away at the front that looked tempting but we opted to sit down and take in the harbour view. Worth a visit if you're ever in this neck of the woods