The Carters Rest in Scottish Borders

Checked the sign on the door early in the day that clearly stated dinner was served on Sunday between 5pm and 7pm - we double checked this online. However, when we turned up at 6.30pm the place was empty and we were told they were closed. This is not the first time we have tried to eat here and been disappointed. Update your information, and make sure it’s accurate.

Called in here for dinner after a long day of travelling. It's a very comfortable and friendly restaurant with a very good menu. All the food was delicious and was served piping hot and freshly made. A special mention to the two waitresses on duty today (Tuesday 28th May). It was lovely to have such a friendly welcome. Thank you!

Great lunch on Tuesday very friendly staff and tasty meal if your in jedburgh or passing bye and want lunch the carters rest is the place to go you wot be disappointed

Perfect place for a perfect and relaxed dinner. Owners and collaborators professional and very nice!

We popped in for an early tea while driving south. Staff were very friendly and the food was great, prices very good too. Will hopefully return for lunch with the family one weekend.

We waited for our friends for quite a while and the personnel was super friendly and patient. The food was great, loved the lentil soup. We went back for tea later in the afternoon and sat outside in the sunshine in the garden. Thank you for the great experience!

Popped in for lunch after visiting the abbey. A warm welcome by the staff and a table straight away. The menu is good and proper food, even a curry on the menu. We had the steak mushroom ale pie, really nice and a good price. Very happy with the place and will go again, thanks.

Stopped off with a friend after visiting nearby Donkey Sanctuary, we both had the same, pate then Brie and cranberry panini, service was fast and friendly, pate very very good, and both of us had to sneak half the panini in our bags as the portions were so big, the chips were extra crunchy and HUGE. Toilets were spotless and had a basket of feminine products and another of freshen up items, wipes, deodorant, and hairspray, very good idea, the 2 staff who served us were very friendly and efficient, definitely be back and recommend.

Met up with family now living in Edinburgh. We found the staff here really helpful and obliging. Nothing too much trouble. Menu choice was good as we ranged from 8-80+ years and we found something suitable for everyone. A lovely bar and restaurant. Will certainly revisit when next in the area.

Have dined here every time I have been in the area, and on every occasion have been very pleased with the standard of food and service. However on my second visit, on this trip toThe Borders, I was more than a little bit disappointed with the breaded Eyemouth haddock that I was served. I did ask before I ordered if it would be exactly the same fish as the battered version, and was assured that it would be. However when it arrived, it was around half the thickness of the battered one, and much smaller in size overall, furthermore, it was as dry as a stick. It wouldn't stop me from returning, as everything else I have sampled has been great, but certainly couldn't recommend that particular dish.

We stopped en route home from Scotland for tea, really welcoming staff and lovely dinner. very much recommended.

Excellent stop off for lunch in Jedburgh. Roast beef dinner for the wife and steak, mushroom and ale pie for me. Freshly cooked veg and the crispness chips I have had for a long time that soaked up the lovely thick gravy. Friendly staff and nice pint as well

Had lunch here. Lovely fresh food, friendly and efficient service. I thoroughly recommend this restaurant.

Fantastic meal thank you Karen and Jen, compliments to the chef Jedburgh is a fantastic little town thank you

We visited yesterday on a day trip to Jedburgh and were looking for somewhere nice to lunch. We had seen good reviews so thought we would give it a try. It was a Wednesday just after 1pm and when we walked in the restaurant area was around half full. The lady who appeared to be in charge came over to us and I asked for a table for 6. She promptly said that she couldn't accommodate 6, there was a 20 minute wait for food and they shut at 2. As there were a number of empty tables I asked if we could sit on separate tables in that case, to which she seemed reluctant to agree to but said was ok, reminding us again there was a wait for food. She then walked off and proceeded to speak to the other lady working behind the bar, who looked over at us and laughed! We were wondering at this point if we had made a big mistake. The first lady then came and took our drinks order but appeared harassed, with little patience when my elderly parents had trouble hearing her. There was a party of around 10 on another table and I feel that this was her problem. There again if you can't cope with busy periods in an eaterie you are definitely in the wrong profession. Having said all of this, our food when it arrived, after not too long a wait was lovely, no complaints on this front and the other younger lady, mentioned previously was very pleasant. All in all, a lovely meal just let down badly by the welcome!

Friendly staff and lovely building however the options on tap are poor, the decor needs updating and justca general injection of cash into this beautiful building. We didn't eat so can't comment on that but the beer options put us off so we didn't return.

Thank you to our two lovely servers who made us feel so welcome on one of the hottest/busiest days of the year. There was a great choice on the menu, I can especially recommend the Baileys Cheescake. Nothing was too much for the servers and it really made our day with how friendly they were. We will see you again soon.

We stopped off here on our way back up to Inverness. Upon arriving the waitress apologised and explained they were extremely short staffed. Despite this they were extremely polite and friendly. Given how short staffed they were we expected a lengthy wait for the food but it arrived within about ten minutes and was both fresh and tasty! Highly recommend!

Delicious meal on Sunday evening, was delighted to find somewhere open! Food was fresh and a good choice. Staff friendly and helpful.

I'm positive this is an excellent eaterie but after an entire week in Jedburgh I couldn't tell you because it was only open for food last Sunday. We've returned every evening for a drink and it's been closed every day. I get you have staff...

Visited this bar a couple of times during our stay in Jedburgh. The prices were reasonable and the staff on each day were friendly and helpful. There is outside seating if you wish to sit in the sun with views at the front onto the...

Travelling through Jedburgh and popped in for Sunday lunch. Haggis balls for starter and steak pie and roast beef. Decent. Efficient and friendly staff.

We intended to eat here on Tuesday 3rd May after just arriving in Jedburgh for a stay. Their Facebook page said they were open all day and shut at 8.00 pm and Google said they shut at 5.00pm so we hurried on down before 5...

Only one type of ale to choose from which wasn’t the best. Was warned off the food by other reviews. A tv was available to watch the horse. Looked nicer from the outside.

Friendly service with plenty place to sit, however there was a relatively small selection of drinks. Sports on the TV which was perfect for the Grand National. Good location but looked nicer on the outside.

Went here today. Absolutely spot on in every way. The lady serving was lovely and food was amazing. Will definitely be back x

well what can i say about the carters apart from the fact it was awful...lentil soup tasted like it was overcooked and burned .the curry my daughter had was awful over spiced and looked liked something my dog would vomit up .the burger and chips...

Staff incredibly welcoming, friendly and efficient. Covid measures excellent but not invasive. The menu is very straight forward, but the quality of the food was of a very high standard. The steak, mushroom and ale pie was amazing! Definitely cheered us up on a very...

Nice old fashioned pub with character. Came on a Saturday lunchtime and not too busy which considering the lovely food we had was a surprise. We both had a toasted panini which come with salad and lads of chips. My steak panini was so tender...

We booked last minute on a busy Saturday on a bank holiday. They were very accommodating to our for a table with good airflow as my wife is pregnant and therefore more vulnerable to covid. The staff were prompt and friendly, the food was great...

Popped in here on our recent visit to Jedburgh at the weekend. Great little old traditional bar/restaurant adhering to all covid measures, track and trace, social distancing and hand sanitisers. The restaurant was busy, however we were shown to the bar as looking for drinks...

We had an evening meal here. My husband had Pate for a starter and I had Soup of the day. We both had Curry for our main meal. It was all very tasty. The staff were fabulous, so friendly and efficient. Highly recommended.

Called in and had steak and onion panini with chips and salad. Very nice chips lovely and hot. Toilets nice and clean with hand sanitizer available inside also. Waitress very pleasant. Would call again if ever that way again.

Lovely wee pub/restaurant. Myself and my family all had a lovely meal and can highly recommend here for lunch/dinner when visiting Jedburgh.

Went to Carters rest several times staff were very good food was really excellent we will definitely call there again staff always helpful pleasant the restaurant is immaculate and friendly

Sat outside with our two dogs. Went inside and was told to register details for COVID and someone would come outside and take our order. Waited and nobody came out. My wife went into the bar to use the toilet. She was accused of not...

With little choice of eateries in Jedburgh, we were pleased to discover this restaurant, seated in a pleasant beer garden and seated next to a genuine wishing well our meal did not take long to arrive ( unusual in Scotland ) my wife and I...

Food was excellent. Had the lamb and the duck with perfect veggies. A very friendly service. We appreciated no pointless music blaring out which made a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Popped in here while doing walking tour round Jedburgh,fully Covid compliant .Good choices for lunch ,good prices,however ,didn'tsee any vegan or vegetarian choices.Friendly staff who ensured everyone who came in left contact details. Plenty outdoor seating for summer .Would recommend.

Ate here whilst staying over in Jedburgh. The staff are lovely and friendly and felt very much a family atmosphere. The food is traditionally scottish - but tasty and filling. Will return when we come back to Jedburgh next year.

Its a pub that serves good, honest pub grub at reasonable prices. In these covid times booking seems to be essential and we were sent a menu and asked to order in advance, which we were very happy to do. The staff were friendly, helpful...

We had a lovely evening meal, a varied menu. the staff very friendly and helpful. We would happily visit again.

Got a last minute table here on a Monday which is no mean feat at the moment! All the covid related precautions were taken seriously and the staff were cleaning away wherever you looked! The food was good quality pub food and the staff were...

We ate here when walking the Borders Abbey Way. The food was fantastic. The beef and mushroom pie was to die for. 😀 and I know a good steak pie when I see one. My wife had the Caesar salad and loved it. The folk...

Warm atmosphere with welcoming staff who were friendly. Good choice on menu , steak pie and hand cut chips were homemade and tasted amazing. Lamb shank was succulent and cooked well. Draft lager was refreshing and the cheesecake was a real treat. A nice pub/restaurant - recommended

I frequented the Carters Rest three or four times last week, I found the Staff Very Welcoming and Friendly!

Called in for lunch with my Family, A lovely Restaurant/Bar, clean, well kept and very popular. The Service was Excellent as was the food. We will go again. A+++

Brilliant dinner in the Carters. The home made deserts are amazing. I had the home made steak pie and the banoffee pie :)

Really nice food , good atmosphere, staff are friendly and menu has many choices, cost is bit steep but overall it's worth it

Been coming to Jed for 20 years (we're from -- and live in -- San Francisco. Have dear friends who are natives of Jed and we always come here. Good solid, unfussy food (a nice change from our city!) STeak pie, chips, good bar - and the people who run it and work for it are true gems, lovely folk. You just can't go wrong. They have also been great over the years when I call in Dec. and ask if they can run a "due bill" for my Jedburgh friends as a Christmas present!

We needed a dinner on Sunday evening at Jedburgh and Carters Rest was open. We were 4 walkers and this was convenient and very good quality wholesome food.

We didn't eat but enjoyed a few drinks over the weekend.Friendly staff and locals.Enjoyed a game of pool too.Great place.

Cozy pub with nice food. We had the garlic bread, pea soup and steak pie, which were all wonderful. The staff are very friendly and the food is reasonably priced.

Nous sommes allés manger là sur la recommandation de la propriétaire de notre B&B. C'était très bon et copieux, et le service était rapide et correct. Le décor est assez chaleureux. Rien de mémorable, mais nous considérerions sûrement retourner à ce restaurant si nous étions de passage à Jedburgh.

We had no booking...but on arrival, we were made most welcome, and told yes.. if we were prepared to wait 1/2 hour... we would be fed. No problems....Good menu...excellent service, by most courteous and well mannered staff..all very friendly.... Good night. Would recommend.

Just moved recently wanted to have a meal the staff were welcoming and made you feel relaxed had the best meal for a long time 5 stars from me

that’s bright and tidy with lovely windows looking out on the abbey. Excellent food - lamb shank and steak pie superb. Service reasonably good.

On a Monday evening a lot of eating places seem to be closed, so we were please to find this place open. We booked a table to ensure that we could sit down later as it can get busy. The only negative was that the beer wasn't great but otherwise food and staff were great.

The Restuarant was able to fit me in after a large party unexpectedly arrived, and the staff made sure to check on me throughout. Great food and a great location.

Trovato per caso, perché vicino all'Abbazia, si è rivelato un ottimo locale. E' diviso in due aree, il pub, tipico britannico, e una sala caffè-ristorante per colazione, snack e tea oltre al servizio ristorante a pranzo e cena. Essendo arrivati alle 15, era tardi per il pranzo, ma ci hanno servito delle ottime zuppe e hamburger cotti a puntino.

Came by to eat for the evening after received a recommendation earlier in the day.

Well, first visit to Jedburgh, Googled dog friendly pubs, and at the top of the List was this pub, to be honest it was dry when we first arrived. I ordered two drinks whilst my wife waited outside with our three dogs, I asked the bar staff if I was allowed to bring the dogs in I was informed no!! The restaurant area was completely empty, and there was no reason why we couldn’t just sit in a corner. Our dogs are more behaved the most children, but still we were not allowed in so we sat outside to drink our drinks. As soon as we got our drinks and we were stood outside it started to rain, so we had to stand in the doorway whilst we finished our drinks. They were the quickest drinks we had, and then we went to find a pub that allowed dogs in. Had a wonderful meal and the dogs are most welcome, if you have dogs please be aware you are not allowed in and the pub should update their website accordingly.

After our excursions my wife and I decided to eat out and chose this place due to the proximity to the Abbey and how popular it was .We both had the fish which was itemised as coming from Craster and it was amazing, the fillet was almost the size of the plate.The staff were very friendly and chatted to us about the events of the week etc.A very pleasant visit.

Really good food and plenty of it whilst being reasonably priced. The staff are welcoming and very helpful. We will eat there again when we are next in Jedburgh. I’d recommend it and if you get the chance, it’s worth booking first as it is very popular!

unfortunately i didnt have any food in this establishment, but if you are after a place for a very quiet drink then this is the place for you, the bar is very compact and comfortable, great service from all staff and the beer was reasonably priced, if i ever go back to jedburgh i will definitely be in for another visit

Belle présentation extérieure et belle carte. L'assiette n'est pas à la hauteur ni en qualité, ni en prix. Viande médiocre, si c'est leur fameux "roast topside of scottish beef and yorkshire pudding" du dimanche que j'ai mangé, j'en conclus que les écossais ne sont pas difficiles ! La viande rappelle celle des cantines de mon enfance (1970)... on a mangé 10 fois mieux dans des pubs plus ordinaires en apparence.

We enjoyed everything we got served: an excellent carrot soup, a beefsteak in a spicy sauce with an extremely tender meat, chicken curry etc. and at the end a great local 12 year old Whiskey and a sweet speciality to die for: chocolate fridge cake!!! Simply delicious!!!

We took a recommendation from the host at our B&B;, and were not disappointed. The interior may need an uplift but the food does not disappoint. We had haggis balls and pate with oatcakes, both tasty.

Although the decor is a bit tired, the food was excellent and the service very good with friendly staff.

We ended up going to this restaurant several times as the food was very good. Staff particularly helpful and friendly. I would recommend this restaurant wholeheartedly.

Visited this pub while visiting Jedburgh. The pub was clean and tidy and the food was good but nothing special for the price we paid. However the staff were not that friendly who were not local

Fantastic food at The Carters Rest. Big portions too and very friendly staff. What more could you ask for. On our next visit to Jedburgh this place is most definitely on our to do list.

Had relatives here & we went for dinner last night which was lovely, staff so nice, food was delicious & washed down with a wee drink aswell, will definitely be back very soon.

This is probably the best 'pub type' eating place in the town of Jedburgh itself although to be fair there are not many. Belters was closed when we were there but it looked tired from the outside.

Had evening meal here. Good choice of fresh food, friendly staff. Recommend that you book a table as it is popular. Would definitely come back here and eat again when passing .

We visited at lunchtime on a Sunday and whilst the staff were friendly and welcoming and offered efficient and speedy service the meal itself was certainly very ‘average’, we both had thenSunday roast beef and though the veg and gravy were fresh, well cooked and tasty the beef was boring and and looked dull, the roast potatoes were awful and the Yorkshire pudding was like cardboard.

What a great find and only a 10 minute walk from our B & B, we booked our table about a week before our visit because of its popularity.

Nice pub / restaurant right in the middle of town opposite the Abbey ruins. Had a couple of pints and an evening meal here while staying locally.

After all the attractions in Jedburgh we needed food and shade out the sun.

Good food, good service and good drinks. Always a pleasure to eat here! Keep an eye on the black board with specials. Can´t wait to be back soon!

There are not many restaurants open on a Monday evening in Jedburgh but the Carters Rest is an exception. We decided to give it a try. However, on arrival, we were told that there was a large function taking place at the back. This meant a very limited selection was available on the menu due to pressure on the kitchen. The maîtresse d’hotel was able to give us the three choices in a sentence. Recognising the weakness of our position, we decided on four fish and chips and one scampi and took our table for five. Given the pressure on the staff, service was prompt and efficient and our food was perfectly good. Full marks to the staff for keeping the show on the road at a busy time. However, subsequent arrivals For supper left disappointed.

We went there for a quick dinner with our 3 kids. The staff were very accommodating, the food was delicious, and it was a lovely friendly vibe. Would definitely recommend it.

Having not managed to get a meal there on Friday as it was fully booked, I really enjoyed my meal there this evening. My main course was lamb and I do not think I have ever seen so much lamb on one plate! Finished it but could not manage a sweet aftetwards. Bonus was meeting a YesBiker. Great final evening to my weekend in Jedburgh.

We pre-booked a table for 14 on our St Cuthbert's walk and had the advantage of of preordering off the menu. I had a starter of Haggis Balls deep fried - perfectly adequate, and lamb shank with vegetables - sublime and approaching perfection! Others in the party ordered fish & chips: they didn't get a fish, but a whale!! Everyone agreed that the cooking was superb, but only one of us was up to tackling a dessert! We all gave it high marks.

Good pub food in a nice, clean, tidy pub at a reasonable price. Right opposite the abbey in a great location in a nice town.

We stumbled across this pub and are very pleased we did. A warm welcome from the lovely staff and the food was fantastic. The kids meals were good portion sizes and our son said the pie was ‘beautiful’. We had the specials venison burgers which were really lovely. Can also recommend the haggis starter. Thankyou, we really enjoyed our meals.

Really good and friendly service. A lovely pit stop for lunch or evening meal Nice home cooked food at affordable prices

Dined on Sunday evening. Nice friendly welcome. Efficient service.Good home cooked food with good sized portions. Nice clean modern environment Total value for money. Would highly recommend

I can’t give a review as I didn’t get to taste the food. The last few times we have tried to go here there have always been a reason not to get a table. Once was, we have a wedding so not too keen on walk ins- fair enough but in December, at 7.55pm on a Friday night, chef has closed the kitchen as kitchen has been going since lunch! Well really, I cook for a living mate, try 6am until 1am without a break and that’s 7 days. Get a grip.

Popped in with friends for a quick bite food was good staff where friendly and efficient with the bonus of stunning views of the old abbey

Lovely meal very tasty, staff very friendly, visited New Year’s Eve and although fully booked managed to squeeze us in. Great service and very good value.

After a long journey we decided to make a wee lunch stop which brought us to The Carters Rest, the staff were very attentive and the portion size was of a rather large size,we opted for the fish which was beautifully cooked, would highly recommend if visiting Jedburgh.

We were originally heading for another pub that had better reviews, but it was closed, so we ended up here despite having initially rejected it due to the reviews about poor staff. We were pleasantly surprised - staff were attentive and helpful, food was absolutely fine and a decent price. My only issue was that although it states it’s veggie friendly, it could do with a few more choices - there was only one veggie panini for example.

Been to this place many times and it never disappoints. Always friendly staff, food always lovely and even when its full it has a nice homely feel about it.

Went to this place at 1830 hrs on 16/11/18 looking for a table for 4 only to be told that the chef said NO,the place was not busy and most of the people were eating.We are all in our seventies,so give this place a miss .This is pub grub.Make a booking for the Capon tree for a real treat.

We ate here on the Friday evening having been advised to book It was busy with a lively atmosphere A party of ladies were also dining and had an Elvis impersonator entertaining them! The menu was standard with a few interesting choices Good value with friendly service

Met up with friends for lunch,service and food was excellent,although there were quite a lot of customers in nothing was too much trouble.Will definitely return.

Called here during the week for a lunchtime meal.

Lovely place to dine.no annoying music.so you can actually have a conversation and here each other.meals we had were lovely.nice friendly staff

I ordered fish and chips, what a delightful experience it was. The fish freshly bought in from Eyemouth, best fish and chips I have tasted. And on top of all that everyone was most welcoming to me. Thank you