The Cobbles - Freehouse & Dining in Scottish Borders

Sunday roast was very good - great selection of veg on plate and an extra small jug of gravy with lovely tasting lamb. Really enjoyed our lunch and would definitely recommend and visit here again.

It's been a while since we ate at Cobbles. Ate in the bar as its dog friendly. Very friendly service and great Tempest brewery beers. For me, a measure of pub food is the chicken burger - will it be succulent or like a rubber duck? This one was perfectly succulent, but I was as impressed by the little dressings applied to the skinny fries. Quite different, all very tasty. Wife ordered fish & chips.....fish locally is always super fresh given the location, but she too thought the dressings and sauces were both different & delightful. So a very pleasant lunch experience.

Très bon pub. J'ai bien mangé, le personnel est sympa et à l'écoute du client. Ambiance d'habitués, très bon rapport cout/bénéfice

Came there 2 times, very kind staff and arranged for a table even in a busy setting (second time during the lunch). The first time my wife had curry chicken and the curry was one of the best she ever had. Overall, good price/quality ratio and the food is good.

Great local pub with great food and service. More importantly dog friendly. Parking is near and abundant. A varied menu with some very good dish of the day.

Was very busy and waited an hour in food. Had a coronation chicken bagel.with chips and onion rings. Chips was solid and the coronation chicken should have a health warning. Very very spicey..chicken breast with spices.. Partner had lasagne which was OK.. garlic bread was solid Onion rings very greasy and had a spice to it First time here. Don't think we will be back..

Very surreal experience. The chicken and waffles sounded good, and when told all the options that come with it, it seemed good value. It didn't however mention on the menu it was all on top of each other. So it was chicken and waffle topped with hollandaise, bluecheese Slaw, bacon a fried egg, jalapeños. It all curdled into a sickly soggy plate. I'd recommend serving them on the side and letting the customer choose what they want, as the combination of all together was awful. The chocolate dessert after was also hard to get your head around, chocolate Fondant, it was just a dry sponge so clearly overcooked I assume with large chunks of honeycomb( very large hard to bite chunks) then a chocolate ganache type side ( which was inedibly salty.) When we complained the chef had told the waitress to reply "its miso chocolate. Its supposed to be salty" 1. If you are going to add miso atleast write it on the menu 2. It tasted awful so I'd recomend trying it before serving it, yes miso Is salty but I'd be embarrassed to have served that. Something clearly went wring. The crumble was burnt on top but I didn't mention it as the chef was clearly in one of those moods so would probably reply the burnt topping was a charcoal feature. Lovely restaurant and great staff but the chef and kitchen need to try harder. Get the basics right before you make salmon ice cream, miso chocolate sauce and finally a hollandaise/bluecheese/egg jalapeño waffle. Having the chef in charge that evening wasn't a great look as their attitude was awful. Mistakes get made so I don't think the food is awful normally i assume. The dishes described were truly horrible. So atleast put your hands up and say its a mistake. Not double down and say its supposed to be like that. I mean cmon, imagine eating hollandaise, blue cheese, maple, jalapeños bacon and egg together with chicken and waffles. Surely someone should say you've gone too far

Fantastic, loved their fish and chips.

Lovely spot in Kelso centre. We looked around for somewhere which catered for gluten free and were struggling a little so when we managed to get a table here we were delighted. Bao buns starter was amazing for £6 and almost like a main course! Fish and chips were a delight too. GF soup and then burger were great and really tasty. Drinks were really good value as was the really tasty kids meal. All in a great place, great customer service and a lovely atmosphere.

Food was so good- really tasty and reasonable price. Booking advisable on busy weekends. Service was great, nice and homely. Really impressed. Nothing too fancy but the food was really good! Varied menu to suit all. Beat chocolate fondant I’ve had in a restaurant as most are usually reheated pre made stuff. Yum! So good I forgot to take a pic of it. Kudos to the chefs!

Good selection of craft ales/IPA/Lager. Seemed to have some sort of function in larger room so bar area a bit 'compact'.

First time in kelso meeting up with friends booked into cobblers for a meal ..food was amazing had a lovely evening great atmosphere devo recommend this place..will devo be back soon .

Busy but was advised before we were seated that there would be a delay on food. Was worth the wait. Delicious and such a friendly atmosphere

Lovely pub in the borders our favourite!!! Food is produced with care and attention and tastes lovely! Great beer especially from Tempest brewery….don’t really want to share our secret’!!

The food and staff were amazing, seasoned to perfection, the lady who served us, wish I knew her name was lovely, the food was superb, one of the best meals I have had in a long time, drinks also great, price very, very reasonable, would definitely recommend 100%

Nice meal though menu a bit limited. Helpful staff. I'm not a fan of real ale and the alternatives on offer weren't great.

Social hub of the town. Only niggle could do with a few more veggie vegan options. But service, staff ,beer excellent . Dogs love it too 🐈🐈

Delicious food, great craft Beer and friendly Staff. Best Gastropub in Kelso.

Fantastic meal, excellent service, a lovely night out

Wasn’t what I was expecting. The majority of pictures found on trip advisor were from 2016 which we hadn’t noticed. Very dated. Nice enough for a quick pub grub situation.

Went to The Cobbles for our last night in Kelso. It was mid range price wise but the quality of the food was excellent. My husband raved about the Cullen Skink and my Chicken Curry was gorgeous. Would definitely come back when next in Kelso

Cosy restaurant. Served the best burger I've had in some time, along with delicious loaded fries. Will return!

Great food, tempest beers are superb and very friendly staff!

Don't be put off by this quaint little pub in a cobbled side street. This place packs a big punch. We called in for an excellent 2 course meal on Saturday. Great food really pleasant staff and good beer. Definitely worth a visit and you need to book. Thank you

Absolutely love this place, best meals in Kelso. Always great food, choices and portion sizes. This visit I had the pheasant bangers and mash. Wonderful!

Good food, very friendly staff!

Great place, great music on friday

Nice and traditional, delicious food, yummy beer.

Very average fish and chips. Not a big portion, curry sauce was cold, chips were nice but not enough for my husband. I had the Cullen Skink which was the worst I've ever had and I sent it back. Watery with a few tiny bits of fish and hard potatoes. Bread was dry and I had to ask for butter. They did apologise and didn't charge me, however I felt their customer service was lacking. I advise a warm welcome with smiles when customers walk in.

Tuesday burger night is a must!

Excellent meal, staff were very friendly considering we had not reserved a table. Would definitely use it again .

Great place excellent friendly service with a smile. Would definately recommend.

Nice friendly & relaxed atmosphere pub-restaurant, with decent food - recommend the burgers - & real ales from local brewery. If that's the sort of thing that you're wanting, then I recommend.

Hard to get a burger and chips wrong but they managed it. Burger was dry and tasteless and the garlic mao on the chips was overpowering and not in a good way. We then waited over half an hour for our deserts which were at best average.

Super aardige mensen, heerlijk eten en een lekkere stout. We hebben een heerlijke gezellige middag en avond gehad. De tweede dag zijn we gewoon weer terug gegaan.

Lovely wee pub, enjoyed sitting outside in the sunshine, although there's plenty inside dining space.

The Cobbles in Kelso is definitely a place worth recommending. The food is delicious, and the friendly staff make you feel right at home. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a meal. We stopped by during our trip through the Scottish Borders, looking for a place to eat, and left feeling well-fed and happy that we chose this pub. If you're in the area, The Cobbles is a great choice for a satisfying meal and a pleasant experience.

Fun pub with pub food. Lovely staff who obviously like working here.

Food was amazing looking to book one of there appointments in December. Staff very friendly and couldn’t do anymore for you.

Visited in 2021 and throughly enjoyed the experience. Back in Kelso this weekend and therefore booked a table for a lunch on Saturday. Making the reservation was quick and easy and when we turned up a little early for the booking, staff were helpful and efficient and made our table available quickly. Plenty of choice on the menu for everyone and all at extremely reasonable prices. All dishes for our party (6 starters/6 mains) were beautifully presented and tasted as good as they looked. We were all delighted with our lunch - the food and the service - and are very happy to recommend this lovely little bistro to others

Ate there twice over the weekend. Food was lovely, plenty of choice on the menu and the portions were large. The staff were great. Friendly, helpful and attentive. It was busy, but perhaps because it was the weekend. I would suggest booking.

Very nice place where the cuisine is simple but perfect...

Very nice pub and dining rooms. Don't be put off by the slightly twee name. Beer is good - a choice of half a dozen or more real ales. The NZ hop IPA hit the spot, kept well and a good tasty choice. The wine is reasonable value. Food choices very good - nothing wild and wacky but something for everyone be it steak and ale pie, king prawn curry, fish and chips, burger, something popped on top of pasta and a few specials. Then nice ice cream from their shop opposite, raspberry sorbet a delight as was the chocolate ice cream. Vegans will find something but not a brilliant choice for them. Very friendly and relaxed place. Great staff who attended to us very well, spot on food at prices which are not extravagant for what you get (no starters needed unless you fancy one), and a nice clean and tidy venue. Nothing to dislike here, everything pretty perfect.

Had a lovely time in here. Service was really good. With really good helpful staff. We stayed for a few hours and had some food as well. Would definitely recommend if in the area. Food can be ordered in the bar and there is also a separate room for the restaurant as well.

This restaurant was recommended to us by a lady at another shop, as being the best place to eat and it didn't disappoint. Even although they were very busy with group bookings, they could still accomodate us and our little dog as walkins. Trust us to pick the most expensive mains on the menu and we both went for the seafood tagliattele which was full of fish/seafood and in a delicious sauce. We shared a starter and pud and with our bottle of wine, the bill was £73.50...was surprised they charged £2.50 for a few slices of bread which is very often brought to the table anyway. My husband only ate one slice but all in all, a nice treat on our wee holiday on the Borders of Scotland.

The Cobbles is a fabulous pub and restaurant. We called in on a Friday night at 5pm as a party of 4 with our little dog Reggie. We received a warm welcome and excellent service. The menu was reduced as the head chef was on holiday. You would never have known this. The food was exceptional. Very reasonable for such good quality. Everyone enjoyed their desserts. The sorbet was incredible.

Excellent beer, food and lovely, lovely staff

Lovely bistro in centre of Kelso, staff very friendly and helpful. Had a lovely burger, tacos, fish and chips and breaded chicken in a spicy sauce with chips. Was very nice and will Def be back

Lovely venue, good selection of beers and wine at really good prices. I had fish and chips which I enjoyed and the curry sauce included with the meal made it more interesting.

I am very pleasantly surprised by this place. The staff is very friendly, the food is delicious and fresh. You can also visit this place with your dog and they will give it water and a bowl for food. It is very nice of them to show such care. Also the waffles in the chicken dish were incredible. Also the waffles in the chicken dish were incredible👍

Great burgers, great craft beer, great service. Lovely little place well worth stopping by. Definitely go for a double burger!

Excellent meal, remarkable mushroom ravioli. Very friendly pub atmosphere. It must be extraordinary in winter by the fireplace!

I’ve had the best Sunday roast, full of flavour ♥️ Pleasant atmosphere and excellent service 🙂

Really delicious food every time, warm and welcoming staff.,especially proprietor Luca. Had the chicken curry tonight and it was beyond any curry I’ve ever tasted. The ice cream selection is amazing and just delicious. Try the peanut butter and banana!

Nice cozy place and dog freindly

Good atmosphere. Delicious food.

Great celebratory birthday lunch. 11 adults 2 kids (+1 dog) Staff were wecoming, friendly and efficient. Great food, good varied choices. All starters mains and desserts were generous We had whitebait, mackerel pate, shakshuka, mushrooms, haggis bon bons and gazpacho all delicious. Burgers, fish and chips, caesar salad, prawn curry, beef pie all excellent. Lemon meringue and profiteroles delicious. Ice cream is top notch, special mention to hazelnut and rhubarb and custard flavours….yum. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Kelso. We hope to return when we’re back that way. Jane

Myself and my two children (8 months, 3 yrs) visited this lovely place last night, we were given a warm welcome and the staff were so helpful that I found the whole evening very relaxing (considering the solo parenting situation!). The food arrived well presented and tasty, I had a caesar salad and my son demolished a huge and very reasonably priced portion of veg lasagne and chips (would happily have paid more had I known the size) plus a fantastic real raspberry classic Italian ice-cream (they own the gelateria next door). Thank you for a great dining experience, I would definitely return x

Great food and service at a good price. Thanks 👍

Went for lunch with the wife service was good at first got me and my wife a seat straight away , oddly quite for a Sunday , ordered drinks first I got the stout what was watered down and the wife got larger what was alright nice and refreshing, starters where plain what we didn’t mind but the pots where chipped, I got my fish and chips in some odd metal tray chips where nice but the fish 🤮 it was soggy and mushy and the peas where gray , the wife ordered the beef she said the beef was nice but all the vegetables tasted like they had garlic salt added and got sickly, mentioned this to the waitress she said she would tell the chef, nothing was done and then waited almost 20 minutes for the bill , will not be visiting again better restaurant close by , I will add photo of proof of purchase

Great food. Friendly service. Recommended

Enjoyed our evening meal with great service and excellent value for money . We would certainly return .

Amazing food. Top hospitality! Could not fault this place. Awesome beer on tap too

Visited some years ago and good. Went back today and just as good.Standards maintained.

I enjoyed The Cobbles immensely. The staff are great.

Came here for a bite to eat, great that it's dog friendly

Great little pub with excellent beer (Tempest Brewery) good food and friendly staff and locals.

Delicious food, great atmosphere. Staff were attentive.

Lovely wee place for a cosy meal. Fast service and the portion sizes were very good and food was all very tasty and reasonably priced.

A random stop and a quick Look at Tripadvisor brought us here. We loved it. Staff great and the food was really great too! Definitely be back again!

Lovely warm and cozy pub in heart of pretty Kelso. We met friends for lunch and enjoyed our chicken burgers, beef pie and ice cream for dessert. It was good honest pub fare with warm, helpful and very efficient staff.

Visited The Cobbles on a wet, grey day in Kelso for a drink to pass some time and I we were greeted warmly be the bar staff and spent a very pleasant hour having a chat over their local Tempest beers. We were made to feel very welcome and would return again.

Service was relaxed, friendly and efficient. Steak pie was one of the best I've had. Can't wait to go back.

Our go to place when we go to Kelso for a day out

Popped by for a late lunch / early tea on a Saturday afternoon. A cosy place with a roaring fire, great choice of craft beer options and traditional pub grub menu. We were welcomed with a smile by the bar staff. I had the Beef Pie (recommend) which was a great winter warmer on a cold miserable day, my partner had the curry which was ok but could have been more flavorful (strong coconut flavour). A solid choice among limited options in Kelso. As a football fan, a little disappointed the Six Nations was shown on the TV instead of the EPL, but when in Scotland I suppose one can’t complain. Would return for sure.

We dined here on 25/1/24 & can’t recommend this place enough, we had The Proper Beef pie which was outstanding & so tasty 10/10, the staff were very pleasant & couldn’t be more helpful & cheery, we will definitely be back & have already recommended to my daughter who is visiting Kelso next week.

Really surprised by this lovely Gastro pub situated in the heart of Kelso town centre. They accommodated 4 adults and 2 children without any issues at all. The menu was absolutely delicious and the prices were incredibly reasonable. I had a delicious home made kebab, my partner had a great vegetarian bean burger and our guests had pasta and the steak pie. When combined with a pleasant drinks menu and a lovely host it was a really memorable meal in a town where really good eats are few and far between. Highly recommend it either if you’re staying locally or need somewhere to pop in on your travels either further north, or down south.

Came down to Kelso for the night and wanted a good pub lunch after a long drive all the way from Glasgow. The dining area was quite busy so we were pleasantly seated on a table next to fire. I had the fish and chips with the chilli nachos starter. The price of the food may seem a little bit on the expensive side but I can assure you it was worth every penny. I loved it all. Highly recommended.

Very good food and helpful staff.

We had dinner on 16 December. This is a proper Gastro pub with excellent food and a great selection of beers

We had a lovely meal on Saturday night. Food was great my husband especially liked the seafood tagliatelle. Staff were attentive without being annoying. It was quite quiet but that's not the restaurants fault. The prices were reasonable. Would love to return and would definitely recommend.

Been here a lot, always lovely especially the Hardiesmill Burger..

Never made it to the place, literally the rudest phone call experience I've ever had attempting to organise food

Had friends visiting for the weekend so booked a table at the Cobbles. Not my first time, but as usual a fabulous meal and drinks. Staff always attentive and chatty, very relaxed. Food outstanding, had a break from my usual burger and went for the chicken waffle for the first time. It's definitely my favourite dish now. Side dishes of chips and onions rings were excellent. We had ice cream to finish and realised it's from a local supplier, it was incredible; despite a great dessert menu it'll always be the ice cream for me. Thank you to the Cobbles for a fabulous evening.

Fantastic! 5 stars all round, the pie was beautiful, please do not get rid of this! Also the mash was spot on, would highly recommend

Small cozy bar area which allows dogs - separate restaurant area. Staff are friendly so are the punters. Food was absolutely delicious.

We adore this place, and spend a couple of pleasant hours sitting at the bar or on one of the tables by the fire when we are in town. I’m coeliac, so love it they always have the Tempest Modern Helles. They also do great selection of food, which can be made gluten free. The chef/owner knows what can be changed on the menu to allow me to have a gluten free version. He’s also knowledgeable about the cross-contamination issue. The staff behind the bar are always really friendly and welcoming. They also tend to the fire regularly. There’s a good selection of beer for the non-coeliac, and a good range of gin. It really is a gorgeous pub to frequent in Kelso! And it welcomes dogs!!!

A rainy night in kelso and walked into cobbles. Very busy but found table in bar next to fire. A few drinks ordered food and it was tremendous when arrived. Seafood tagliatelle and fish and chips fantastic. Could have done with bit garlic bread but amazing

Excellent pub, great selection of real ales

Great family lunch with friendly service and lovely locally sourced food

Everything just lovely for a catch up with friends.

Really wish I had taken a photograph of my meal which was one of the nicest I've ever had. A friend took me to this place whilst visiting the area and it was a super steak with an egg pancake sort of thing and the whole meal was delicious and took quite some time to get through. Very worth it and a lovely open fire 🔥

Wow! We stumbled across The Cobbles whilst exploring Kelso. We were not disappointed! We had a warm welcome and the menu was fantastic. Our choices were varied and we all raved about them. The roast beef was declared to be the best ever, the homemade pie so enjoyed that we enquired about takeaways. The dessert board was fantastic too - the gelato from Becatelli’s across the road was simply delicious! We shall be back!

Great food but a little pricey.

Relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff - Well done!

Visited on a wet and windy day Had seen recent reviews Warm and friendly welcome from ladies who served us our drinks and lunch Everything was amazing Highly recommend anyone visiting Kelso to pop in Friendly locals too

Found this pub after a long walk..very welcoming,food delicious..good variety of local real ales.

In a quiet corner of the main square - accepts doggies in this cosy micro brewery with delicious food - burger and chips and a halloumi curry : exceptional . Friendly staff , say by a cosy fireside table - great unexpected experience

Vi var der til aftensmad.kortet var lidt kedeligt, men specials på tavlen var gode. Maden var god og velsmagende, men serveringen fumlede lidt. Alt i alt en fin oplevelse.

Excellent food and service in a well established cosy comfortable pub. Menu was new to us and was both tasty, innovative and filling. We will be back.