The Cross Inn Pub & Kitchen in Scottish Borders

Tremendous pub. Really welcoming and both child and dog friendly. The pub it’s self is really tasteful and cozy inside with an open fire on cold days. Outside it has a lovely sun trap deck. We’ve stopped in for drinks a few times while holidaying nearby but decided to book Sunday lunch this time. We were not disappointed. It’s was absolutely tremendous. Meat cooked to perfection, huge portions and beautiful veg. The deserts were decadent and worth every penny. You need to book ahead though as it is understandably very popular and only serve till 4pm on Sundays.

We ate at the Cross Inn last year and couldn’t wait to return when on holiday nearby last week. We were not disappointed. The food was excellent as was the service in this lovely cosy Inn. We had salmon and gnocci to start and sirloin steak (cooked to perfection medium rate) and rigati pasta for mains. Generous portions and delicious. Will definitely return next year.

Absolutely Faultless Great Food and Great Staff a real hidden gem can't wait to go back cant say a bad word about it.Would thoroughly recommend.

Tucked away is a tiny village on the Scottish Borders is the Cross Inn, Paxton. If no-one shouted about it no-one other than the locals would know it was there ..... but this IS a pub and restaurant worth shouting about as the hospitality and quality of food is quite amazing. Just eaten there this evening on our last day of our mini break... so glad we experienced it

Since moving to the Scottish Borders several years ago, we have been to the Cross Inn several times. We have never had anything other than a positive dining experience, and the Sunday lunch of the 15th September was excellent. The Sunday Lunch was excellent - the food was full of flavour with great service to compliment the food!!

This pub was recommended in the guest book of our cottage so we decided to try it. We weren't disappointed....the food was lovely and the service very good. The atmosphere is very cosy and was also very welcoming.

Family visit for lunch. Food, service and beer top notch. I had a wild garlic chicken Kiev which was huge and tasty and I can confirm as an ecologist contained genuine ramsons (wild garlic). My wife had chicken tikka skewers and my daughter had a steak sandwich all of which were excellent. Shared a millionaires tart for dessert - very good. Very highly recommended - not the cheapest but like everything else in life you get what you pay for. We will definitely be back.

High quality food in lovely surroundings, with friendly and efficient staff. Good menu choice and very nice, well-cooked steaks

A really welcoming and friendly pub serving the most wonderful food and really dog friendly. Customers and staff were as friendly to us as they were to our dog. And the food was amazing too.

Stayed in Berwick and wanted to find a nice pub for dinner, booked a reservation for 2 and was so impressed. The staff were so lovely. We have the seared sirloin with Dianne sauce. I had medium rare my husband had rare and it was cooked to perfection. We then had a pudding each. The sticky toffee pudding was phenomenal only sad thing was I was too full to finish it! We had 2 cokes and 1 vodka and coke and it came to £84 which is very reasonable considering how delicious the food was. We can’t wait to visit again when we are next in Berwick!

Fantastic food and excellent service, this is a hidden gem! Lovely cosy bar with an open fire, restaurant is nice and relaxed, great menu to choose from too!

Absolute gem of a pub. Been trying to get there on one of our trips to the Borders and finally managed. Well worth the wait. Menu excellent, food great and service excellent and very welcoming. Not a vegetarian but went for one and glad I did.

A long time since previous visit but standards haven’t dropped and the place still looks fresh and stylish. The place was packed for a Thursday night but the service was quick, friendly and efficient. The food was very tasty and delivered on flavour and presentation. Fish and chips done really well, slow cooked beef shin and a curry all delivered only downside was no room for a pud. Great selection of beers and cocktails too. This is a little gem and well worth the 10 minute drive from Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Superb, we booked last minute and the team were able to squeeze us in for dinner service. The reception from the team was excellent and the pub has a really cosy and inviting atmosphere when you walk in and wander around the bar to the tables. Drinks were prompt and the food was absolutely spot on. My partner had the pate starter - the bread was delicious and really set the tone for the meal. Mains were the chicken tikka skewers and steak medium rare, both cooked to perfection and jam packed with flavour. I had the cheesecake pudding to finish and I was so glad I saved room it was divine! Honestly can't rate the team, food and service highly enough would recommend in an instant!

We were staying at Paxton House and were recommended to dine at The Cross Inn at Paxton village , but we would need to book in advance. What a wonderful time we had. The food and drinks selection was good, to suit anyone's palette, The food was well prepared and delicious. My wife had crayfish salad and I, sirloin stake with chips and salad. They were good portion sizes. The service was excellent and staff marvellous. Its was a Wednesday night and it was busy. The staff were very friendly and obliging that we got a lift back to our motorhome as the weather had deteriorated. We thoroughly recommend dining there

A little gem off the beaten track. A proper pub, beautiful interior, can sit at bar, eat in the restaurant, amazing food, super friendly staff, super friendly locals, dog friendly. What more can I say, a definite visit if in the area.

We came here on holiday a couple of years' ago and were eager to return. We were not disappointed. The menu is imaginative and wide ranging, the food is excellent, the staff are very efficient and friendly and it's a lovely pub to eat in. The real ale was excellent. It was very busy for a Thursday night which is a testimony to the success of the owners and staff. Highly recommended, we look forward to returning.

We ate here two nights while on holiday in Norham. The food was delicious and the staff very friendly and very attentive. If we had found this place sooner we would have eaten here every night.

Just why some people have to use social media to try and bring businesses down is beyond me? The Sunday lunch menu at The Cross is exactly that, generally a choice of 4 meats and a couple of other staples to cater for vegetarians etc Self entitlement is becoming rife in this country and it wasn’t so long ago that Covid nearly closed places like the Cross? Reign yerself in love and act more than 5 years old with an iPhone and an opinion that no one wants to hear…

Staying in nearby Berwick, The Cross was recommended to us by another cyclist. For starters we had the chicken liver pate and steamed mussels, both of which came with the most amazing bread which is made on site. We had the handmade steak burger and the seared tuna steak for our main courses. Generous portions of delicious food served by friendly, efficient staff. So good, we’ve booked again for Saturday.

Will never be returning, was a very good restaurant years ago. The Sunday menu was extremely limited and expensive. I had said to my family who came from Aussie that I didn’t particularly like anything on the menu and my mother asked the waitress if...

Very happy we managed to get a last minute booking this evening. Staff were welcoming. I ordered salmon, which was delicious, my husband ordered pork belly with noodles, His pork was disappointing, no crispy cracking and the chillis were very mild even with extras bought...

Great find as we stayed locally, very busy so suggest booking - lovely Sunday dinner, tender beef, fresh veg and lush yorkshire. Home made desserts too. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.

One of the best places to eat in the Borders. Delicious fish sand chips and chicken tikka kebabs. Even dog friendly. Booking essential. Lovely staff-all so friendly. Perhaps some new things on the menu would be good but everything is delicious!

At last managed to get a table booked,for a Sunday lunch,this is a fantastic find and so popular ,we had the lamb roast and it was all perfect,couldn't finish the extra large Yorkshire pud ,the staff very attentive and all with smiles,a great extra touch...

A lovely Bistro in a nice little village. Very popular as we found out. Had to book meals. Sadly booked all 3 nights we stayed nearby. Had drinks and it was relaxing and nice to sit in or out.

Excellent food- warm and welcoming and extremely helpful staff. Vegetarian options very good- especially harissa roasted cauliflower

The staff are friendly and very helpful The food is first class, vey well presented and very tasty made fresh. Really good value for money. This pub / restaurant can compete at the highest level with anywhere in Scotland or England 5 star food snd...

Would have given this restaurant 6 stars. Unfortunately they allow dogs and I personally do not agree with this practice. The food is exceptional, fantastic presentation and quality. The service is outstanding even on a busy Sunday. Highly recommended.

So consistently excellent in every way...delicious food, helpful and attentive service. A delight!!

Was enjoying a great lunch on Wednesday when another customer arrived half an hour before the pub shut demanding food. I am so sorry, we are not taking any more orders for lunch was the reply from the waiter. Customer then ranted that it says...

Second visit for dinner in as many months - both times as part of a group. The service was very attentive & efficient and the food very good. The only thing that marred both nights was the noise- the first night there was live music...

There web site said open 12.00 - 3.00pm we arrived today at 2.25pm for lunch and they did not want to know ! not friendly and just said the Chefs gone home I asked if they could make up a sandwich and said no !...

Country pub with atmosphere, delicious food, local ales, dog friendly, lovely welcoming staff - we loved it. It’s so popular it’s best to book- an absolute winner!

What a great place to eat. Food was delicious and staff very friendly and attentive. Good menu and portions. Didn’t manage dessert but orange bread and butter pudding would have been my pick. Homemade Pate, stem ginger marmalade and slow cooked belly pork were just...

We have just consumed the best roast beef lunch EVER, and we have had a few at our age! Great menu choice, food absolutely delicious, and not a free table left which says it all. Must also mention Daniel and all the staff are super...

Came here for a meal whilst on holiday locally. Wonderful food. Need to book though, as it was very busy.

Fantastic food, good portions. Great for vegetarians. Brilliant cocktails and such lovely staff. We and our Great Dane felt very welcome and will definitely be back soon. Best wallpaper ever in the loos 😉

Sunday lunch with family. Fantastic service, great ambience and outstanding food. 3 courses of well- prepared, generous portioned, delicious meals that we all thoroughly enjoyed. An absolute delight and we all look forward to returning again soon

We went on Xmas Eve, as a lost minute stop on our road trip. What a wonderful place, food and service was excellent. very friendly staff, even gave kids xmas pressies. Couldn't ask for any better service given they were open and working on Christmas...

A Saturday lunch for 10 - food and service were both fantasic. The staff were very friendly and got the measure of us pretty quickly - great banter! All the food was beautifully presented and tasted delicious. Will definitely be back.

Visited the Cross today for a Christmas get together. We enjoyed the atmosphere and ambience in this beautiful counrty pub and restaurant. The Christmas Menu is refreshingly different, with the beetroot, thyme and walnut terrine being particularly good. Also enjoyed the best homemade christmas pudding...

We were recommended here by several people and final got round to visiting. Nice atmosphere and there was an open fire going in the bar. All tables were in use so it’s better to book in advance. Drinks and food order taken quickly and the...

Staying in Coldstream. stumbled on this village pub online. Great service, lovely ambiance & delicious food 😋 Dog Friendly too 🐾

Went for Sunday lunch with my husband and Dad. Firstly, Daniel went out of his way to fit us in when we rang to book, as they were super busy. As soon as we arrived we received great service, the choice on the menu was...

Decided to eat here after comments in our holiday cottage visitors' book. So glad we did and also that we booked in advance. Lovely eclectic menu, all cooked to order in a lovely atmosphere. Not a huge choice but something for all tastes. Obviously supported...

Just got back from a lovely meal here, very relaxed environment! Friendly staff, amazing food with big portions and very reasonably priced! Even better it’s dog friendly! Best pub I’ve been to in a long time

Had an excellent Sunday lunch outside accompanied by our 3 dogs.Food and Staff couldn’t be faulted Thank you John and Carol O

Taking a short break holiday a couple of miles down the road, The Cross Inn was recommended by our hosts. The food was so good on our first visit, we had to go back. A lovely traditional pub with a good selection of drinks, and...

First visit today and certainly won't be the last. Lovely, friendly service from arrival. Menu choice really good and food excellent. A perfect village pub.

Went to this delightful eatery purely by chance and based on an old menu in our holiday cottage. What a find! Great food, fantastically friendly staff and overall an excellent place to eat. So good we have been twice in a week and will be...

As out of town visitors it's always nice to go to a local pub/restaurant with people who come from the area as a recommendation, and pleasantly delighted to have visited this evening in the picturesque village of Paxton A friendly welcoming from the staff, a...

Not from the area so really fortunate to have found the Cross Inn by chance. Staff were courteous and service and food excellent. Despite it being busy we didn’t have to wait long. Very clean with great atmosphere. We were able to take our small...

Lovely pub with outstanding food and good service from friendly staff. Would recommend highly. The pub is off the beaten track but well worth it.

We used to rate the Cross Inn quite highly for food but not this time. The staff were friendly and helpful as usual but the menu choices were not very appealing on this occasion however we made a selection. The lamb koftas were OK if...

We’re not active restaurant reviewers but this place 100% deserves a shout out! We were on staycation at a lovely Airbnb in another nearby village, and actually had another reservation at a highly regarded nearby pub. However, having already experienced a less than welcoming start...

Excellent service on a busy Sunday lunch. All 10 diners loved their meals. Roasts chicken, lamb and beef all delicious, heaped plates with huge Yorkshire puddings! Will definitely be back and recommend.

We visit this is pub every year whilst staying in n Berwick. It never fails to disappoint. We've never had a bad meal, always tasty and a varied and interesting menu. Desserts are limited but delightful. The decor is gorgeous and the ambience is warm...

Sat outside on the deck and had a really delicious meal. Lovely atmosphere and really great food. Would highly recommend.

Great food, great staff and a fantastic wee pub. Going back again whilst on holiday as it is truly delightful food - cannot not be beaten

A friendly warm welcome along with great tasting food awaits you at Paxton. We use the Cross Inn on a regular basis and would be bold enough to state that it's probably the best place locally for an evening meal.

We booked for Sunday Dinner with our children when visiting the area. The staff were very welcoming and efficient. The food was nice, Yorkshires werent the freshest which spoilt it a bit but overall the meal was tasty.

Sunday lunch - simply exceptional. Consistently achieves a very high standard. Fresh produce, lovely atmosphere and great service. Well done Dan and the team

Another visit to the “Cross” for a quick Sunday dinner as we could not be bothered to cook !! it was as always a great Sunday lunch , once again delightful ,. It was busy as a large party in for early lunch. But despite...

We called in for Sunday lunch on our way home after a weekend away. The roast chicken and the roast beef we had were delicious with fluffy Yorkshire puddings and all the trimmings. There was a warm welcome and friendly service from everyone. A lovely...

Booked based on plenty of good reviews and wasn’t disappointed. Friendly staff and a good atmosphere, it was busy. Service was prompt and food delicious. Pate, sweet corn fritters, steak and black pudding burger, fish and chips, teriyaki trout. All plentiful and all tasty. Finished...

A great little pub and restaurant. Service was perfect, staff were lovely and could not do enough for you. Food was absolutely beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed it - we only wish my partner was working in the area for longer so we could come...

Lovely Christmas lunch with friends. Portions large, great choice of Christmas Menu and service excellent. 2 courses fills you up.

Couldnt fault it, food was unreal, very quick service. Owners went above and beyond when we were even given a lift back to our accommodation as there were very few taxis around. All round, a special occassion made even more special by staff. Would definitely...

A great menu, not too big that means things are thought about and base produce is great. Lovely desserts and some fabulous I've cream. Have had two lunches, including Sunday lunch and one evening meal. Consistently brilliant, friendly, attentive service and high quality food at...

We visited today and were warmly welcomed by Dan. Our table was ready and drinks served promptly. Starters of chicken liver pate, hot smoked salmon and roast red pepper/squash soup. All beautifully served without any delay. My hot smoked salmon came with beetroot and horseradish...

Great place for lunch friendly welcoming staff, well priced for the quality of food and the quantity, seems to be lots of repeat customers, if you are in the area and looking for a really nice pub give the Cross Inn a ring its advisable...

Had lunch here and it was very enjoyable we had the lamb with a side of colliflower cheese the portions are very generous would highly recommend

Booked a table a couple of weeks ago as a very popular restaurant. The bar and restaurant have beautiful decor and a pleasant ambiance. We were greeted by a lovely cheerful lady who took us to our table and took a drinks order. Once our...

Outstanding food and atmosphere in this village setting. Have tried lots of different venues in the area and cannot find one to match the quality and ambience of the CROSS INN in Paxton.The food is simply on a different level compared to the cost and...

Not impressed with the menu not well balanced in choices. We ate in the bar as we had a dog with us, but our table was right against the door luckily it was not cold, but annoying. The cheesecake was obscene in size and lacking...

Best food that we have had in a very long time. Steak cooked to perfection and the Duck Breast with the Bacon Pattie was an inspiration! First time but will not be the last that we dine here. Thank you

This was our second visit in three months. When we came in June, the pub was packed to the hilt and trying to build an outdoor sitting area - the food and service was great despite the place being full (yet respecting covid rules). Tis...

One of the best pub lunches we’ve had! Really varied, detailed menu with beautifully presented and cooked food. Portions were generous (although I wish the salad was bigger!) and excellent coffee. Lovely staff, atmosphere and view out the front.

Visited the Cross Inn during a short stay in the area. They were very busy but managed to fit us in. Our table was still occupied when we arrived but the staff were very accommodating and we were able to order drinks and food in...

There are not a lot of eateries in the area so it was a good find. The food is mixed in quality and I think simpler meals like fish and chips or the chicken kebab with naan, rice and chips! worked best. Our clam linguini...

Lovely atmosphere as soon as we arrived. Friendly service and excellent food. A pleasure to spend the evening here and booked in again tomorrow.

Our first visit to The Cross Inn for a long time, due to C19 lockdown/shielding. So good to be greeted by Dan, in his usual warm & friendly way. As always, our food was superb! My wife chose the homemade pâté, followed by mussels. I...

We went to the Cross Inn for lunch after a beach trip to Coldingham. This turned out to be an inspired decision prompted by the latest CAMRA guide. Dog friendly (if you eat in the bar), Tim Taylor’s Landlord and one other local guest ale...

Cannot rate this place any higher than after three visits I can find no reason to complain. Atmosphere is brilliant food is top class. In fact top class doesn't even cover how good the food being served. Run impeccably by caring and attentive staff led...

We recently visited for a special occasion meal whilst on holiday. As we entered we instantly felt like we'd made a great choice. The decor was stylish and the atmosphere was relaxed. The staff were friendly and ran the place to perfection. The food was...

My wife and I had a meal here on the final night of our holiday and Berwickshire and couldn't have had better food. We were among the first to use the new outside decking at the front with its covers and heaters, all very comfortable....

First and foremost the most friendly and welcoming staff and owners. The atmosphere they create and the warmth they convey make this a truly enjoyable experience. Add to this an interesting menu with food cooked to perfection and you get that elusive magical lunch or...

We keep returning and no wonder really We have mainly visited for Sunday lunch, but now we have been for two evenings and it continues to perform exceptionally well. Service is always good. If we arrive early our table is always available. Last night I...

Just when you thought that The Cross couldn't get any better the team pulled another rabbit out of the hat. The area out at the front is now decked and enclosed, a canopy can be electronically extended overhead and external heating.is also available. Inside is...

Just had a lovely evening at The Cross. 3 adults and 4 children . Dan and his staff so welcoming , food superb even the children cleaned up !!!! Highly recommend .

Stopped in for some lunch on a Saturday and the food was fantastic. Portion size is not huge, but in my opinion just right and all delicious. We sat outside, you are next to a road but the village is so quiet it's a lovely...

We often eat at The Cross and the food is always very good. Tonight we had a meal that was outstanding, everything was perfect! The staff are pleasant and welcoming. I would not hesitate to recommend this lovely little pub and restaurant . Well done...

We had a lovely Sunday lunch (Lamb) and we were so full we shared a pud. Excellent Service. Friendly Staff.

Went for Sunday lunch, what can I say other than fantastic. The food was absolutely tremendous and the staff made the occasion really special. We cannot wait to return

Came here for lunch and so glad we did. Good service and good food. Staff attentive and very good at cleaning and keeping the place Covid safe. We had the Camembert with rosemary bread to start which was great followed by the steak and fish and chips. Steak cooked perfectly and the fish was so light and demolish and great home made chips. Well worth a visit and we will be back.

My husband and I chose to celebrate his 40th birthday at The Cross Inn with our 2 young children. My only criticism is that everything on the menu sounded delicious so it was hard to pick! I had the scallop and Stornoway black pudding starter which was the ideal balance of flavours and cooked to perfection. My main course was incredible; Roast pork loin steak on a sweet potato and blue cheese mousse with bacon fat biscuit - one of the best meals I've eaten in a restaurant. We were all very happy with our choices and everything was fresh and incredibly tasty. It's my 40th next month and I have no hesitation in booking The Cross Inn again, knowing that we'll all be delighted with our dining experience. Thank you to Dan, Sean, Tracy and Cara for superb service!

My husband and I had a meal ( I use the word loosely) here last week and although the food was tasty there simply wasn’t enough of it . My husbands scallop and black pudding starter was about 3 bites in total and my main course risotto was so small I thought they’d given me a starter portion by mistake . At £17.50 I would have expected to feel like I had eaten, but was left disappointed and hungry. £21.50 for a nothing special bottle of Rioja wine ( no price list offered ) was way over the top too. We have eaten here a few times before but feel like we were well and truly ripped off at this visit . Staff as lovely as ever mind you, hence the 2 stars .

What a great little find while out biking. Superb food the scotch egg was the best I’d ever tasted. Everything we ordered was delicious and the Rose wine was gorgeous. Beautiful decor great friendly staff, we turned up in our biking gear and felt a little out of place as it was so lovely but were made to feel completely welcome. Definitely a must when you’re in the area.

Just one word to describe this gem 'fabulous" Wonderful food, cheery helpful staff. If you are in the area of Paxton give it a try...you will not be disappointed. 10/10