The Craw Inn in Scottish Borders

We were in this part of Scotland to see friends who live locally and decided to stay here, close by. The pub is a very warm and friendly place, with charming proprietors and locals who welcomed us. The room was extremely comfortable, the substantial breakfast very enjoyable and we had an excellent stay. If you are looking for pristine decoration and furnishings, you may be disappointed as the place is slightly "tired" in places but it was clean, warm and the homely atmosphere more than compensated. As for value for money, The Craw Inn cannot surely be beaten. It was sad that our other commitments meant we could not eat here but as and when we return, as we may very well do, we shall give the restaurant a try for dinner.

Weekend spent in Auchencrow, what a great pub . Staff were really nice and friendly had drinks and bar snacks on the Friday ,drinks on two visits on Saturday and a long lovely Sunday lunch ,food was excellent and all fresh . Additional credit for the quality of Guinness on the 3 days all round lovely experience

Came here on holiday a couple of years' ago and were eager to return. It's a cosy pub with welcoming staff and very friendly locals. The food is well cooked, delicious and well presented. I really enjoyed the haggis starter and local fish. My wife loved the vegetarian option she chose. There's a good range of well-kept ales too. We were glad to be back and enjoyed a very good evening indeed.

We spent a lovely evening here whilst visiting friends in the area. The staff were very welcoming and the menu was diverse enough for our party of 7. The young waiter was very pleasant as were all the staff. Food arrived piping hot and the service was excellent. Great value for money too. We shall definitely return.

3 night stay, lovely and peaceful. Daughter, grandson and dog came with us. Brilliant, friendly cannot fault the rooms and staff. Ate in on one night, Fish (whale!!!!) and chips, steak and ale pie, chicken and leek pie, grandson had burger and chips. All served fresh and hot. The breakfasts were fine, daughter tried Haggis for the first time, did enjoy. Brilliant place to stay and visit the area. Hope to see Susan and the rest soon x

Popped in for lunch, our first visit. Such a friendly welcome. Food was great and service excellent. It's a proper pub, with a choice of seating areas. We will be back.

We went last weekend for a family meal & thoroughly enjoyed it. We got a very warm welcome and it had a nice friendly atmosphere. The service was very good & even though the grandchildren were a bit excitable at times the waitress got all orders right. Most ordered the roast beef & although it could have done with a little longer cooking it was very tasty. The fish & chips were excellent with a huge fish covering most of the plate. The desserts were large & delicious. All in all a good experience so we will definitely be visiting again.

Booked a stay here one nite arrived at 5 pm put bags in room and left to go for dinner in eyemouth came bk at 7 pm now it's Tuesday evening and the noise from the pub was ridiculous I paid £90 for the nite by 8 pm I had to leave for the noise from the pub honest to god I would not recommend this place and it was 12 degrees out side and we had no heating on I was bk home by 10 pm money down the drain give this a miss folks absolutely shocking the noise

Went for Sunday lunch at the Craw last Sunday as we were recommended to go. Must say we were really disappointed. We both ordered the roast beef Sunday lunch. It came eventually 40 minutes later. The meat was tough, (left most of it) the portions were below average, there was no mash and NO yorkshire pudding. When the waiter asked us about our meal I said politely that the meat was tough and there was no Yorkshire pudding. His reply was I will let the kitchen know as for the yorkshire puddings he told us they had a big party in last night and didnt hav time to make them!!!!!!! This was at 2.30 in the afternoon. Didnt even offer us a discount for that!!!!!! Wont be back unfortunately.

Pub with a great homely atmosphere and a very welcoming host. Good selection of wine on offer and the beer was delicious. But the food on offer, whilst being tasty and plentiful, was definitely not as described on the pub website.

Whilst staying in the area, we visited the Craw on 2 evenings for drinks and meals. We were given a very warm welcome by the Landlady, even our rather excitable Airedale puppy (our older Airedale knows how to behave in public !) We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and my husband said the fish and chips were the best he'd eaten . We both enjoyed both the food and the atmosphere and will certainly be back.

We had two meals at the Craw during our stay in the borders. The food was excellent throughout and the service very friendly and helpful. The landlady made us very welcome and there was a good range of dishes on the menu. We would strongly recommend a visit to this pub in its lovely rural location.

Lovely lunch on the sunny terrace at the back. Food very good especially the raspberry sorbet to finish. Delish. And so quiet and peaceful. Highly recommend.

Stayed for 3 nights, excellent place to stay. Room was clean. Staff are really friendly a big shout out to Susan couldn't fault the hospitality. Ate in the restaurant and couldn't fault the steak (husbands meal) or the chicken and mushroom (mine). The breakfasts are really good. Prices are very reasonable and the beers went down a treat. Would definitely recommend.

We have just enjoyed a superb 4 nights visit at the Craw Inn Auchencraw. Anyone looking for a quiet relaxing, welcoming pub to stay at...this is for you. Our room was lovely, clean and comfortable. The food was simply the best!! Breakfast was an experience of the best kind. We did change as the visit went on to a lesser breakfast as portions were huge. We enjoyed the evening meals on 3 evenings. Not a huge menu but what was on offer was of 'Corden Bleu standard'!! A lovely old quirky pub with a team of 3 lovely ladies who went out of there way for us. Amazing visit for us x

The best fish, chips and peas that I have had. The fish was fresh. The peas were cooked to perfection. And the chips were just the right amount of soggy with a great taste

So just got back tonight from Craw Inn where my wife and I had 3 nights peace and quiet. Rooms are basic, but very clean, we had clean towels every day, fresh bottled water and biscuits every day and let not miss this, good toilet...

Another fantastic stay at the Craw . It does not get any better than this in the Borders . Delightful ladies serving excellent beer in a friendly traditional country pub . Accommodation comfortable and spotlessly clean . Cant recommend enough .

Enjoyed an excellent Sunday roast dinner, for a family get together at The Craw. Friendly, warm welcome and speedy service throughout, surprising, considering there was 13 of us!? Good quality beef, fresh plentiful veg and 'home made' desserts, simply perfect. From age 8 to 86,...

Warm welcoming traditional pub, friendly staff, excellent! service, Food outstanding! Well worth a visit

Booked in a group for my wife’s birthday weekend. The pub is cozy and the staff were excellent, really friendly and helpful. An excellent selection of drinks, and our craft beer drinker was in his element. What really sets this establishment apart was the food....

Followed a sign on the main road to this delightful Inn. Had a super lunch. Welcoming and friendly staff.

Excellent food and friendly service. Sunday lunch in particular was superb washed down with a tasty real ale. We will be back

What a great welcome from this pub, staff were so great, they went above and beyond to help us on a really difficult day for us. We had a lovely lunch, scotch broth was perfect!

Tonights visit was a surprise from freinds for my 60th birthday. Thanks to my freinds very much appreciated. BUT THIS WAS RUBBISH. No drink that my wife would drink. A pink gin that you have to colour in. Steaks for dinner as advertised on the...

I have submitted this complaint to the owners who have ignored it In general the furniture was tired and many items actually broken, the carpets were stained and dirty and the facilities were low grade and poor. A book of instructions/ guidance would have been...

We stayed here overnight in their annex which is a terraced house next to the pub. Ideal in this age of Covid when it is preferable to be away from the madding crowd! Service was very friendly and informal and the food was delicious. We...

We just stopped by passing it on our way home. Very nice athmosphere. Smoky old fireplace just adds more charm to dinning in experience. This was exactly we were looking for to have our meal in. Helpful staff. Delicious meals. Highly recommended!

We had lunch here today and it was lovely, the bar area had a lovely atmosphere and some great locals to chat to about things to do in the area, we were allowed to take our dog there too. We met the owner who was...

Staff are warm and friendly, wonderful atmosphere in bar and restaurant, rooms are very comfortable and the food is amazing!

Outstanding visit to the Craw Inn , wonderful fresh food with large portions ( the fish is the best I have ever eaten) and an excellent choice of drinks, all served by very friendly and polite staff . Comfortable clean rooms make for a perfect...

Fantastic meal tonight from what they said was a limited menu due to limited staff, but still plenty of choice Crayfish starter was really tasty Excellent friendly service going back again

My husband and I recently spent 4 nights at the Craw Inn for a short break in the area. What a smashing place! The room was pretty basic, but clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was good and plentiful. The Craw Inn itself was lovely,...

This is venue that I am quite embarrassed to say the least that this is my local pub/ restaurant. I have attended The Craw for many years and saw many staff come and go but this is just utterly unbelievable. My Mum asked for a...

My wife and I had an evening meal here last Tuesday evening with a friend and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. We were welcomed warmly on arrival and the service was excellent: friendly, professional and helpful. The menu offers plenty of choice and makes very...

We have stayed in many pubs and b and b's but very few made us feel as welcome as did Sue, Kimberly and Joe. It was as if we had known them for years. I had fish every night as it was the freshest I...

We Stayed a couple of nights , room clean, bed really comfortable and the staff really friendly and helpful Pub was closed all day Monday as were most of the pubs in the nearby villages so head to Eyemouth for a meal that day! On...

Pre pandemic the pub seemed to serve the public with a smiley welcome and wide range but something missing for me . Post Pandemic it seems like it's shouting that it's missed you and that it's going to feed and water you well. It just...

We've been coming here for years. New owners since last November and lovely and friendly. Food is delicious and home made.

We were walking in the area and decided to stop here for a drink. The staff are extremely friendly as are the locals who drink here. We spent far longer here than we'd intended ... and have booked to return for a stay in a...

3 of us and our dog visited the craw for the first time on a Friday evening . On arriving we were told the kitchen was running late, which was not good news but At least we were told before having to wait for the...

We stayed for 2 nights in the Annex which has 2 double bedrooms and toilet/shower. It was very clean with tea/coffee available. Ben was welcoming and accommodating throughout our stay. The whole pub is full of character with several different areas which add up to...

Takeaway menu was great! We really wanted to book a table but they were only open for takeaway. We took this option and were not disappointed. The pizza’s were cooked well and has great flavour and I can heartily recommend the courgette fritters, they were...

Tremendous Food Menu For Kids ,The Fish Dish Is Awesome ,Fresh Eyemouth Fish Crisp Batter , Annah's Tia Curry Is Warming You Taste Every Content It's Amazing . You Must Try Their Scotch Eggs.Their Fish Pie Has Most Of The Creel Pot Fish In It...

Had our girls Christmas meal here. The food was really good, and it had a lovely atmosphere, service was lovely and friendly, and rest of night in bar was fun

Stayed two nights and had the side apartment. Two double rooms and a shared bathroom. Its comfortable and better than basic but little things like new doors that don't shut grate a little.The pub is used by the local people and they are very friendly. Theres a large selection of beers from the pump, but these tend to be the more modern pale/amber ales rather than traditional bitters. However they change regularly so maybe wait a while!The food is excellent, and freshly prepared.Well worth the slight detour off the main road, and the better for it.

This is a little bit off the beaten path but worth making a little detour. Great wee locals bar with lively banter. Didn't have time to sample the food but will do so on a future occasion.

Come here this evening for food! What a find , to the menu / staff / drinks cant wait to return, the food is fresh desserts to die for ! Will be back weekend thank you .!!!!

We were so looking forward to coming back but we’re terribly disappointed with the food and even more so with the service we received from one particular member of the team. We can only hope that standards return to those we experienced back in February 2019.

The Craw Inn is highly recommended we understand this comment as our visit was most enjoyable. Food awesome my husband says it is the best fish pie he has had. A Load Of Fish in The Pie . My scotch egg is different with Stornoway Black Pudding in it . Seating surrounding relaxing comfortably . Toilets Disable Friendly

An excellent evening meal at the Craw. Staff were lovely as was the food. The menu is full and varied with something for everyone. A great evening out.

Absolutely lovely meal, well worth following the sings off the A1. We have a caravan in the area so will be back. Scotch egg was amazing. Highly recommended.

My partner and I stayed here last Saturday and had the most wonderful time. The Inn is run by Anna and her husband Ben. They couldn’t have been more helpful. We arrived soaked to the skin on our motorbike and they put all our clothes in the tumble dryer. Supper was delicious, the best we’ve had in a long time and our room was so comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble. I would thoroughly recommend this place.

We were recently staying nearby and were really pleased to stumble across this lovely, country Inn. The welcome was warm and the inn itself and garden lovely. The food was really good and plentiful. We had homemade steak pie, which was a PROPER full pie! And burger. Fantastic onion rings. Only sorry we had to go home. If we lived local we would come here a lot.!

Finally got to return 9 years on. Quirky pub and restaurant. Staff are really friendly. Food was delicious. Had black pudding scotch which was cooked to perfection, steak, then mango & passionfruit cheesecake which was just amazing. Great place to visit.

Had a lovely lunch here with friends while staying on the coast. The staff were very pleasant and we were impressed with the varied menu. There was also a good selection of beers, draft and bottled. There's what looks like a very pretty veranda on the back of the restaurant but it wasn't really the weather on our visit. Maybe next time.

Visited with my wife and daughter for an evening meal. The menu was limited but the food was very good. A couple of choices for vegetarians. Service was not bad as such but we didn't have a comfortable experience. The staff seemed very stressed even though the place was quiet. Wouldn't go back.

Popped into the pub for lunch on a recommendation from a friend, who said this pub had great food and good beer. They were not wrong. It was a lovely sunny day so sat on the dinning terrace which had plenty of tables, and nice views. The food was home cooked deliciousness, we had the seafood platter and beetroot falafels. The Tim Taylor’s landlord went down a treat. Service excellent and the locals are friendly.

Evening meal and quality very good. Two people had fish (haddock) and chips while I had steak and stout pie. Very pleased with selection as service timely and food well presented. Quite small so if eating inside may need to book.

We were a party of nine, aged from 13 to 70, and were staying just up the road in a lovely holiday let. We booked a meal on the Saturday evening of our stay and were not disappointed. A very comfortable atmosphere, welcoming and friendly staff and a menu which suited everyone. The food was absolutely delicious - so much so that we had a takeaway on the final evening of our visit. Definitely recommend.

Just had three nights at the Craw Inn, my first visit while away fishing. Thank you Ben And Anna for such a warm welcome and hospitality and all of your staff who were great also. My accommodation was just what I wanted comfortable and cosy and very clean and tidy. There was a great choice of beers that I hadn't seen or tried before and all well kept. My cooked breakfast was ace as where my evening meals. I'll be back again this year as soon as I can squeeze in another fishing trip, well worth a visit for anyone I felt like a local in the bar after my first night sharing chat with the regulars. Thanks again and best wishes both. Dave

We found this place by accident. It was fantastic. Cheese and leek pie was scrummy and the chips were the best I’ve had. The two ladies who served us were delightful

Took my mum here for Mother’s Day a first visit to this lovely country pub! The meal was delicious. We had the roast beef, generous portions and meat just fell apart! The staff were very friendly and attentive! Lovely wood Burning stove too which added to the cosy atmosphere! We will definitely be going back again! We really could not have found fault in anything

On the way north, we stopped at the Craw Inn for an evening meal, the bar was so cosy and the food so good we didn't want to leave so asked if there was a spare room for the night ...there was. Can't compliment the staff enough for the attention we received and the food was just amazing. we will definitely be back the next time we have to go over the border or maybe even just to go back to the Craw Inn. Well done all, we had a lovely night with you!

We stayed with friends four doors up from this village pub. The publican is super friendly and the fellow customers were welcoming. We had dinner here and it was fantastic as were the deserts.

We booked a table based on reviews.

what a jewel in the crown we called on our way north wajt a nice meal we had brilliant friendly place highly recommend

We enjoyed a wonderful dinner on our recent Borders holiday. The menu is really extensive and the level of service is both friendly and efficient. When we are back in this area, we shall certainly re-visit this lovely restaurant.

We had seen mixed reviews of The Craw Inn so were a little unsure. We called during the day and reviewed the menu on display outside which sounded like typical pub grub.

We arrived mid afternoon to this beautiful pub, just wanting a drink really. But the ambience was so good that we wondered if there was a chance of lunch. We were delighted when the answer was yes. (So often in Scotland, it's almost impossible to get lunch after 2pm!)

A bit out of the way but well worth finding! Wide ranging menu with fresh local fare both fish and meat. Good selection of wines beers and spirits. Great in winter too with the lights fire..

I've been a number of times as it's quite local to my parents. A visit in December 17 was disappointing -- food was underwhelming and the dining room cold and unwelcoming. Tonight's visit was a totally different experience and was the best pub meal I've had in years. I had the beef suet pudding, served with a lovely mix of summer vegetables and then apple and blackberry crumble. Both superb. The standard of food and presentation was just fantastic, my whole family agreed we'll be back. The staff too were friendly, welcoming and friendly. I also thought the menu was just perfect, traditional meals but done well and then some options too like a curry, lasagne and risotto. Really good and highly recommended.

We stayed in the area for five days and we are so impressed with their food that we had four dinners there as not many restaurants based on reviews in the Scottish border that had tempted us to go elsewhere. A fairly small restaurant run by a small team but the food is worth waiting for. We had the steak and suet pudding, seafood broth with loads of mussels, prawns and fish, mushroom risotto and fish finger and calamari burger etc. They were all well made and delicious. Puddings were really good also. Staff very friendly.

I have visited before under previous owners and was sadly disappointed. No however the food matches the location . The seafood pasta was lovely . The child’s menu is actually real food not chicken nuggets !! Service is informal and polite . The building is what a country pub should be . We couldn’t find fault . Such a huge change for the better in the years since I last visited . A good local pub serving good quality food .

So pleased we took the short drive from Eyemouth to this place. Lovely friendly staff. Linguine Cartoccio has to be the nicest seafood pasta I have ever had. (See photo) Perfectly seasoned with anchovies and capers adding a nice level of salt. Enough chilli to heat the mouth without disguising the flavour of the food nor making you perspire! Would definitely return if in the area again.

Ate here recently as a family of 8 adults and 6 children for a birthday celebration. The food was all deliciously fresh and beautifully presented. There was a good selection on the menu for both adults and children - the childrens fish & chip portion was huge!

This is a very much out-of-the-way country pub. Although we were the first couple in the door just before 1pm, we were quickly followed by others, not all of whom wanted lunch.

Decided to come to the Craw Inn for a meal and we were not disappointed. Lovely outside decking area. Plenty of choice on the menu. Our food was great, fresh and full of flavour. Staff very friendly and polite

Staying in one of the rooms above (have a diffrent review). The bar is Cosey great selection of Ales with an offer to sample which is nice if you don't know what you are after. We had the chicken pie which was fantastic, a really good portion which will fill the hungry. Had the Eton Mess for desert which was good, the Mrs enjoyed the ice cream on offer though made locally. Prices 12.50 for the pie, for home made not bad at all. Would return.

We spotted the sign from the A1 and decided to stop for lunch on the way back home. We phoned ahead to enquiry re dogs.. dogs are very welcome on the deck at the back, which is fine on a nice day ( which it was) but may mean we won’t be able to go back in the winter.

...what's not to like? Why oh why was this place not heaving on a lovely Saturday evening?

Terry and I met friends here for dinner on Sunday night. The location is simply stunning. I was surprised to find that on a scorching Sunday evening, and on a holiday weekend, that the place was not buzzing ?? A cozy bar and an equally cozy setting of tables in the bar, together with friendly staff just made us feel welcome and right at home.

Very tasty steak and ale pie, veg was nice, pasta equally good. Huge portions, maybe too big, food arrived quickly, pleasant staff, all in all a very good meal.

Had dinner here. The food was good, my wife said the homemade steak and ale pie was one of the best she has had ( hand made on the premises ).

Have eaten several times on our way to Scotland: it's a bit of a detour but of one of you wants a good pint of beer (the passenger I mean) then its worthwhile. And nice food in a charming pub with a log stove

Well what a find this place is, after traveling around Northumberland and heading into Scotland me and my wife decided to try out this stunning little place. If I'm being honest I didn't expect to see any Italian food on the menu but thought hey ho let's give it a go. Wow just wow, by far the best plate of pasta I've eaten since I've been in Italy and the risotto primavera heavenly, I highly recommend this place to everyone, the selection of local beers is phenomenal also, great place, lovely staff and stunning food!!

Went to the craw inn for a family meal and ordered the scotch egg and a burger. Both were very well presented and tasted great. The staff were very helpful and the pub area was very traditional, welcoming place.

The Craw Inn could be a great village Inn....

Really wanted to like the Craw as it is one of the closest inns to home. We walked in 5 mins before our allotted booking to not a very warm welcome at all, no cheery hello, no smile, nothing! After getting drinks we were shown to a table in the restaurant, which on a Summer day I’m sure is lovely, but on a miserable March evening it was cold and soulless, very glad we all had jumpers on. We were left some menus to look at, I asked the waitress what the soup was and she didn’t know, half way through evening service how can that be possible. We then waited ages for someone to take our order, eventually the same waitress came past, we enquired and she said she hadn’t been to take our order because she thought we were waiting for someone to join us! Fair enough we were a party of 3 sat at a table set for 4, but I had made the booking for 3 ages ago so why she would think that is beyond me. When the food came it was quite good although the steak pie was somewhat salty. Total bill for 3 was £100, we left feeling let down, what a shame! With some better training and maybe some heating it would be better.

We had an excellent meal today and yesterday. Great variety of food and can highly recommend curry and Pizzas. All...

We stayed here in the cottage annex for 2 nights. Cottage was very comfy however does not have a kitchen...

Not the place it used to be. We were here for a works Christmas do. Five of us ordered steak...

One of the best, if not the best country Inn I have ever been in. It is friendly, welcoming and...

if you like a local village pub, this is the one for you. Good food, I recommend the salmon myself!...

We stayed at the Craw - and ate having found nothing inspiring in Berwick. The family appartment is great -...

Llegamos fuera del pub, que estaba cerrado en el tiempo, nos llamó para preguntar si tenían vacantes, vimos la hora encargado por teléfono para hablar con nosotros. Él no podía darnos las dos noches que queríamos, así que tuvimos una noche en un viernes de...

Por allí y encontré el craw inn, preguntamos acerca de una comida y nos invitaron a cenar, hay un menú limitado a la hora de comer, pero lo que tuvimos fue muy agradable

Debido a circunstancias imprevistas, no propiamente de miel, así que decidimos gira alrededor de una semana. Nos alojamos en dos sitios diferentes, en primer lugar, el Craw Inn y luego el Coach House, Crookham (que también he revisado). No podrían haber sido más diferentes.

Precioso Pub muy agradable con comida casera recién. Buena selección de cervezas y vinos. Excelente servicio y personal amable. A un precio razonable.

Visitado sólo por una copita y algo de comer, y me alegro de haberlo hecho. La parte delantera del Pub es una cerveza - el cielo coleccionador de mat, pero no dejes que eso te desanime. En la parte posterior hay una zona bastante poco descanso y el menú es impecable para mi gusto. Todo parecía ser casero y a un nivel muy alto. Incluso el flan en el desierto fue el hogar de tipo hizo. Deliciosos.