The Cross Inn Pub & Kitchen in Scottish Borders

We booked a table for Sunday lunch and decided on a carry out option instead. I wish now I had taken a photo, the Yorkshire puddings were burnt and there was minimal veg in the box when I opened to serve, 2 carrots 2 leaves of cabbage and 1 roast potato, no gravy no horseradish. £27 for something I could have done better myself! I sent an e mail to complain but heard nothing back. Guess what? We won’t be back!

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

Very welcoming pub and restaurant . Called in lunchtime for a pint . Very impressed with there covid 19 actions . Clean and has been modernised .

On holiday in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Wanted a nice Sunday lunch- we had trip to Paxton House and we noticed Cross Inn advertised. Booked in and OMG ! Was the best Sunday lunch we’ve had in long time. Nothing was a bother to them thank you so much for the fab service and food xx

I called last minute looking for a table for lunch, We were offered a table in the beer garden this was perfect for us as were travelling with our dog and my mum the food and service was first class, special thanks to Dan super friendly and helpful, I love this area and have eaten a lot in the area this is by far the best I have experienced nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend and I will definitely be returning soon. Thanks for an amazing lunch. Bravo!

Everything in marquee which looked really nice, really busy. Cajun chicken kiev was superb. New weekly menu.

Lovely evening , food and service excellent . The outside area really charming worn decor and heaters

Had a wonderful evening meal here with my wife. The marque is decorated really well and the staff very friendly. Finally, the food is very very good indeed.

We had 3 courses here, it was fast service and everything we ordered was delicious. Staff are all very friendly and it’s a great atmosphere, with seating outside and under a marquee (with heaters when it’s cold!). Toilets are very clean as well all very covid safe/secure. Would definitely recommend anyone to visit

Booked for sunday lunch, lovely covered outdoor area..with some very clear rules around keeping safe, sanitizing station when we arrived. I felt very safe to dine here. We ordered two beef Sunday lunches and a child portion of chicken sunday lunch..the super friendly staff offered half portions of everything on the menu which is great. Really hot and very tasty lunch, a good portion of very good quality beef, mash to die for, perfect veg... loved the spring cabbage. Extra gravy no problem. We ate the lot, enough room to share some white chocolate cheesecake which was beautiful..(could have been served a little cooler but I'm just nit picking) We cant wait to return next time we are caravanning in Paxton!

My friends and i are regular patrons of this fabulous pub. We are always met with a very warm welcome by daniel and his team. The food is top notch and the pavlova is a firm favourite. This pub is well worth a visit

Visited last Sunday and had the roast, the cauliflower cheese was to die for! Food is amazing here and the staff are so lovely and friendly. Very dog friendly as well. Wish we lived nearer!

The girls serving were all very friendly and helpful. The food was outstanding. Brought the remainder of my cauliflower rarebit home and shared the white chocolate cheesecake with my husband. Goats cheese starter was also wonderful! The husband had haggis bon-bons and the steak burger. Didn't get a picture of the mains though...

A cosy pub restaurant that is dog friendly in the scenic village of Paxton.We had a delicious meal in this warm and friendly bar restaurant. Dogs are accepted in the bar and the staff couldn’t do enough to make our visit enjoyable. The villagers themselves are very friendly which was an added bonus to our overall experience.The menu was varied, each meal slightly different from the usual set meal which was a really nice change. If visiting Berwick upon Tweed it’s worth the 10-15 minute car journey to this quaint little village. Book a table if visiting on a busy day. We booked for an early Saturday evening table.

Haggis bon bons to start, they were amazing. Belly pork with apple, leeks and bacon served with fresh veg. Mint choc chip brownie was out of this world.

Took family to here as was recommend by other family member. The staff were so friendly and happy my granddaughter is a fuzzy eater but staff made her own special food what she wanted. Food was amazing I ate so much as it was lovely compliments to the chef the flavours were spot on. Even the pint of Carling was clean and fresh. Will defo be back.

Lovely lunch for 4 of us. My husband and I shared the steak and onion sandwich (without the wholegrain dressing) and the roasted haggis, brie and onion marmalade sandwich. We shared a portion of chips but could have easily eaten a portion each. The bread was fantastic and roasted haggis sandwich was to die for; the best haggis I have tasted in a long time. The staff were welcoming and quietly attentive. The atmosphere was lovely making it a great place to meet friends for a meal and a catch up. We will definitely return for lunch.

Booked in to the Cross Inn for Xmas meal staying in the village for 4 days. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Dan and the team (Sean Head Chef) were absolutely wonderful and made us feel very welcome as did the locals. The meal in itself was superb and one of the best I have ever experienced, also too much couldn’t finish the main course. This pub and restaurant is hidden gem in a lovely little village and we will be back again. Thanks again Dan and your fantastic team for making our Xmas stay so wonderful and memorable.

First Class meal, my wife and I had the Turkey and all the Trimmings, I had the Saffron Rice Pudding, my wife had ice cream, I can honestly say this was one of the best Christmas Lunches we have had,

Visiting this area we tried this pub for lunch and it was so good we visited for dinner with relatives later in the week. Super food. The hot salmon sandwich was the best I’ve ever had. My husband loves the vegetable lasagne. Lovely ambience. Great staff.

Meal was good place was nice Pleasant waiter but in need of training and poor service received A shame because food was good

Lunch with work colleagues. All food was amazing lovely and hot also Plenty on the plate. Staff excellent.

Lovely pub. Staff really helpful and really welcoming. We would have stayed for food if we had more time.

Excellent Sunday roast. Full of flavour and quality.

Sunday Lunch whilst staying nearby. Really nice find......excellent food in a nice atmosphere. Fab staff.

Called into this establishment while having a few days in the Borders, The Cross Inn was recommended by the campsite owner and we were very impressed.

Staying in or around Paxton. This is a must for food. We had two excellent meals. The pub is very busy and would recommend booking. Staff were friendly and the food was excellent.. The seafood starters were delicious and plentiful.

We went to a The Cross today for lunch with friends and family and I can honestly say it was an experience that I would love to repeat! The welcome we received from the staff was so lovely and the food was exceptional - one of the best pub lunches I have had for a long time. I would recommend this pub to anyone in the area or anyone who would like a drive out. It is beautifully decorated but feels welcoming. I just wish we lived closer! I’ll definitely be back. Thank you to everyone who made our experience so lovely xx

We have had 2 meals here whilst on holiday. Hubby is coeliac and the choice is great for GF food. The desserts were not advertised as GF but we had a good choice. The sticky toffee pudding was amazing and was incredibly GF ... it was hard to believe tbh... really excellent. The staff were welcoming, helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend .

Great service during a busy Sunday Lunchtime service. Menu was varied, allowing choice for all. The Kipper Pate was excellent. Unhurried but attentive staff. Fandabbydosey

We visited this pub with our cocker spaniel on a Tuesday evening in a September. We arrived not long after evening opening time and the staff were very warm and welcoming. The food was slightly different to the normal food you might find in a village pub (e.g. I had a feta and spinach lasagne which was really tasty and filling and my wife and I shared cauliflower bombs to start which were fabulous). The bar accommodates dogs and there is a restaurant area for a more intimate (and dog free experience).

We decided to visit the Cross Inn in Paxton last minute for a Sunday lunch having been a couple of times before. Once again, the food was very good, the pub is lovely and the staff were attentive, as usual.

Sorry, no pictures but I'd left my phone at home. The caravan site owner recommended this place so along we trotted and weren't disappointed. The welcome was warm and friendly and the menu was good. The food presentation was a picture to behold. 12 out of 10. The food was delicious, beautifully cooked and hot. We had fish and chips, chicken tikka skewers, Stornaway beef burger and the chicken burger. Everyone agreed that we'd picked the right place to eat and we will be back. Thank you to all the staff for a lovely night out.

Visited with my sister and husband on Saturday night. The restaurant was full but there was a table in the bar area with comfortable seating. We ordered drinks and made choices from the menu, all food was tempting with specials on the board. There was a range of food to suit most tastes with some meals a little different from the usual pub fare which is a welcome change. A table became free in the restaurant where we moved to for our meals. The deco is very tasteful with as much attention to detail as there is with the food. We all had different meals and were very pleased with the quality of food. Finished off with a Doddington Cheese board which was ample for 3 and included home baked pancakes. A lovely evening with nice friendly staff.

Our first visit having relocated to nearby Northumberland some 3 weeks previous.

Had dinner here one evening while in the area. Food was very good and all enjoyed their meal. Dining area is bright and staff were very welcoming. Service was good.

The service was fantastic, the staff were helpful and friendly. And the food was brilliant - everyone enjoyed their meal.

Beautiful lunch today - as always. Wonderful staff, great choice of starter, mains and desserts. One of our favourite places to eat.

Met up with former workmates. Had an excellent meal, lovely special boards. Large portions and great service. Brilliant to see a pub busy.

Visited with friends for lunch last Wednesday. Didn’t think there was a lot of choice on the menu so chose what I considered a safe choice- haddock , chips and peas. I have never eaten fish and chips in a restaurant or pub but decided that if they could cook a basic well that everything else should be great. I was very disappointed with my choice. The fish had no taste and was very watery and could have been any type of fish- I was not convinced that it was haddock due to the colour and lack of taste. The chips were ok but nothing to write home about- there were 6 fat chips -a bit on the soggy side and a portion of peas. The portion size was small-maybe to encourage people to have a dessert as well.)

We had really been looking forward to eating at this pub having seen the great reviews. However we were left a little disappointed with our experience. I would describe the mains as average. The haddock was watery and tasteless. The burger was ok but I would have like more than 6 chips I was given!!!! And it was expensive. Onion rings good though. My other guests seemed happy with their food. Beer was excellent. We ordered 2 sweets that were the high point of the meal. Personally I thought the food was expensive for what it was. The ‘haddock’ was described as not as good as that bought At Aldi. Service good and they accommodate dogs which was a real bonus. Seating comfortable. This was a special treat but it wasn’t memorable and I know we we will not return when next in the area. See my other reviews to see what I rate as excellent. There must be better in the area.

Had an excellent meal with family and friends for my 40th Had already eaten here numerous times The staff are really attentive and the food is excellent One of the best pubs / restaurants in the Berwick area

We were staying in Coldingham and the owner's of our holiday cottage recommended here. We are SO pleased! We had chicken tikka with homemade sauce and chips and it was superb. Better than my favourite curry house! My partner had chicken burger which was also excellent. The inn itself is lovely with a cosy bar, nice restaurant and outside area. I so wish we lived near here! So often now when we eat out we are disappointed but whoever owns and cooks here has true passion. The service was also very good. Reasonably priced and blue moon on tap. What's not to love!

Great menu choices, something for everyone. Portions are a good size and all tasted fresh. Dan & Lynsey were excellent servers. Moved to the bar after the meal, good banter.

Pubs these days either seem to become restaurant offerings and quietly chase out locals from using the bar or become good local bars and fail on the food offering.

Called in one Saturday lunchtime. Service and food both great. Lunchtime menu was excellent. Both mains and starters were excellent. The best food in the area by a mile. We will certainly return.

We’ve eaten at The Cross both lunch and evening with our visiting guests and family at least 4 times in the last 6 months and it has been excellent every time. The food is hearty and full of flavour. A nice buzz and friendly atmosphere in the bar and restaurant and lovely staff. Paxton residents are so lucky to have this great little pub on their doorstep!

Popped in for a quick meal tonight. Food and service both great- only issue for future may be lack of choice as my wife is a vegetarian and only 1 main meal available on menu!

My wife & I lunched here again today . . . . in our opinion, by far the best eatery in the Scottish Borders!

OMG how amazing!!! Well I can highly recommend anyone to have a meal at the Cross Inn at Paxton and you won’t be disappointed at all. The steak was gorgeous and it was perfectly cooked along side a gorgeous meringue desert. There is a great gin choice along side the beer and cider.

This pub is a bit off the beaten track but well worth the diversion.

Like most transient visitors, we were here as part of a visit to see the nearby Paxton House. What a lovely pub. It's a tardis-like place that looks a little bit 'ordinary' from the outside but is charming in every respect once you step over the threshold. Friendly service - all smiles - and great beer and food. We ate outside enjoying the unseasonable warmth, and basking in the cheery service and mega-portions of well-cooked pub standards. Thanks for your welcome Cross Inn.

First time at this pub for Sunday lunch. Easy to use web site for bookings Choice of roast meats etc as well as other options. Reasonably priced. Nice decor, friendly staff. What more do you need for Sunday lunch 😀 Can recommend

We had a lovely meal here, great food at a good price and all served by friendly staff. Loved the interior, it was cosy and inviting, relaxed bar area and a more formal restaurant area. Good choice of gins too. Definitely worth a visit.

Ate here with friends and can honestly say the food was amazing. Scallops to die for. Save some space for the most amazing white chocolate cheesecake I have ever tasted. Every one of us raved about the food. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend and I can't wait to go back.

What a wonderful place food was excellent staff were very helpful and nice owners should be very proud to have such great staff working for them and may I thank you so much for making a birthday so memorable and enjoyable and please thank the chef as well

The food is always excellent, Daniel is an absolute star - as is his team, we've never had a bad meal there yet and we eat there a lot. If you're gluten-free, then there is always plenty of choice from starters, mains and pudds. A great place for lunch or dinner - but best to book as it is very popular !

Good spot for lunch or dinner, in the pretty village of Paxton, close to Berwick and easy from the Borders.

We are staying locally on holiday, saw this advertised and thought we’d give it a try. Found it easily, felt really welcoming when we arrived and loved the decor.

First visit. Good choice of food and beer and a nice friendly atmosphere. I had a really flavoursome cauliflower soup and then the Steak and Guineas Stew which was tasty, hot and plentiful. Will be back.

Visited this Inn on a Thursday evening for a meal. The staff were charming and the food was simply fabulous. I had chicken curry and this was the nicest food I have had out for a long time. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Its our 3rd visit here and food as always spot on. Food delivered in good time even tho the place was busy. Very friendly staff. Sticky toffee pudding is well up in best iv had 😀

We were staying in Fishwick for a long weekend and decided to try out The Cross Inn for Saturday lunch. Really pleased that we did. The girl had the vegetable (beetroot, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes) nachos and proclaimed them to be the best nachos ever on three occasions. My braised beef blade with creamed potatoes and streaky bacon bits was delightful. Halloumi burger got a solid review from the ball and chain. Boy's chips were well above par. Staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. Just a shame that it's two hundred miles from home.

Haven't been to the Cross Inn for a few years after it went through a poor patch, but on a recommendation from a friend, I'm glad to have made a return visit.

This place was exactly what we were looking for. It was the last night of our minimoon and we wanted a local pub with great food and atmosphere. That’s exactly what this is. Really classy inside, with an amazing selection of drinks and great food menu. Appeared very popular with the locals and was full. Glad we booked!

We stayed in Eyemouth with a large family group and our dogs. We looked around before our trip to ensure we could book a restaurant for my mums 70th birthday that could accommodate 8 of us and was dog friendly. Cross inn looked to tick all the boxes so we emailed in advance, we were advised that a large group would need to be seated in the bar, no problem so we booked. Rang the restaurant to check details the week before as it was a special occasion, all confirmed.

Hubby & I visited here for the first time with our dog for Sunday lunch. We had a seat by the fire which our dog loved and we were made very welcome. We both had the Halluomi fries with tomato salsa to start. The salsa was amazing with a lovely kick of spice. I had the roast chicken dinner which came with a homemade Yorkshire pudding & hubby had fish & chips. The fish was huge but hubby managed to clean his plate. They certainly don’t skimp on the portions. Both mains were very very tasty and our dog agreed as he had a bit of chicken & fish too. After a long rest we shared the cheeseboard, all local cheeses with lovely biscuits & fresh fruit. All the courses were beautifully presented and so very tasty. The staff were superb and made a fuss of our dog which he loved. The Cross Inn is a super friendly place and we will definitely be back again soon.

Visited to meet friends for lunch today and food was delicious. Staff were friendly and attentive. We had nachos, halloumi fries and tomato soup to start for 6 of us. Then mac cheese, fish and chips and chicken skewers with curry.

Fabulous meal and Dan is a great host. Lovely place with great staff. Faultless . Definitely worth a visit.

welcomed in pleasantly as ever, and shown to our table.

very welcoming & prepared. drinks straight away and time to order, 2 of us has pre-ordered. options from xmas menu or normal food was fantastic and didn't have to wait overlong (some places are ages at xmas) checked with regularly for drinks. brilliant

I love this place more and more each time I go. Amazing fresh food. Menu's are updated frequently. Lovely friendly atmosphere. Dan is the host with the most. Sean's pavlovas are the best.

The Cross Inn pub was recommended to us by our hosts at Lazydays log cabins and it certainly did not disappoint. We had the warmest of welcomes, the real ale was lovely and the food was fab, I had the stew whilst my partner had a steak, both really lovely. Lovely interior and real fire which went down a treat as we had been walking in the cold all day!

We booked online which was easy last Wednesday

Enjoyed a wonderful meal today,6 adults 2 kids and a dog! Seated in the bar area next to a roaring fire. The best Sunday roast we've had in a long time. Lovely pub and atmosphere, very friendly staff. Good menu options, very high quality food and reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend and we hope to come back during our weeks holiday.

A lovely lunch today and brilliant service. Highly recommend the burgers, curry and crumble - first class. Thanks to the gang at The Cross Inn for making my mum and dad’s 50th anniversary so special. Highly recommended!

Called in for a spot of lunch whilst traveling through the borders. Have used this restaurant before but not for over a year and was not disappointed by the warm welcome and the excellent lunch.

A nice friendly village pub that serves quality food and generous portions. Staff were really friendly and nothing was a bother. Very good value for money and would recommend the harissa chicken skewers which were delicious. Certainly one of the best places around the area.

I have been here several times previously and each time, the food was excellent and Sunday lunch was no exception and the millionaires shortbread pudding is to die for. My Mum and I had it and neither of us could finish it, and we both have a sweet tooth. We popped in on the off chance and got a table at the bar, as the place was fully booked. I am not surprised as the food is faultless. The service is also faultless, the ladies were very helpful and friendly with very prompt and accommodating service. The Cross Inn is very hard to beat with food or service. I would recommend to everyone.

We ate in the bar area for our evening meal. Our two spaniels loves lying in front of the log fire. We received a warm and friendly welcome. The food was excellent especially the homemade cheesecake. There’s a great selection of gins too! The pub’s decor was very modern and tasteful. We would definitely recommend!

We stopped to ask if we could be fitted in for lunch and were told we could if we were prepared to sit at a small table in the bar which we did. After a few minutes one of the bar staff came over to replace my husbands stool with a more comfortable chair. It appeared after about 20 minutes that they had forgotten our order. Our waitress had gone to chase it up and couldn't have been more apologetic. We were given a free round of drinks to make up for it. Worth waiting for I had the very reasonably priced roast beef which was so tender. Absolutely lovely. My husband had macaroni cheese which he said was divine. Finished off with a huge slab of white chocolate cheesecake and he had salted caramel roulade. Not to be eaten if you are on a diet. Both delicious It was such a lovely little pub and so friendly. I would definitely eat there again.

Arrived without having booked for Sunday lunch but were seated in the dog friendly bar area and looked after by very friendly staff. Food was top quality - mostly roasts being a Sunday - with generous portions. Puddings included a really good pear and almond frangipan tart which is highly recommended.

My wife and I were recently on holiday in the area and decided to have a meal at the cross inn as it was within walking distance from where we were staying.We were met and seated by very friendly and helpful staff.The food was of the highest quality the service was great and all at very reasonable prices.

Visiting the area for fishing and sight seeing, recommendations for the pub in our visitors book mentioned it highly and we would agree, worth a visit for good food and beer as well as a friendly welcome

The chicken curry was very tasty with rice, chips and naan bread. Didn’t have a starter or dessert but the menu choice was good. Service was prompt and friendly.

We had this resteraunt recommend to us and we were not disappointed. What can i say everything from the service, the lovely surroundings, the warm and friendly atmosphere and the absoulutly delicious meal. I enjoyed the sea bass on a bed of garlic and herb crushed potatoes in a lemon and chive butter sauce. Wonderful. Thank you. This resteraunt is definitely worth a visit.

Lovely find just across the border from Berwick - a meeting place half way for friends travelling 2hrs each. Great staff, great food - a real warm welcoming experience! Highly recommended... :)

A yr ago we were heading south in the evening and hungry. Discovered this pub and thoroughly enjoyed the delicious food with excellent service and friendliness of the staff.

Called in to the Cross Inn for lunch after a great walk around Paxton House. Enjoyed a delicious homemade fish finger sandwich. Excellent service, the staff were very friendly and quick. Would definitely recommend

We came across The Cross Inn whilst staying nearby. Visited 3 times it was so good. Food was superb, service excellent and staff very friendly. The menu had something for all tastes and food was fresh, hot and delicious. Well worth a visit places like this are hard to find and it is excellent value for money too.

Have been here a few times now and never been disappointed with the food. Good, friendly service in pleasant surroundings.

We were recommended this establishment by the owner of the house we were renting for a few days locally, and what a good recommendation it was. Very welcoming, good beers, lovely wine (my wife's opinion) and the meal we had was without fault from us. I had a lovely steak and my wife had a 'special' which was a chicken dish, and she loved it. The sweet was top class too.

Friendly staff and excellent food having been there at lunch times and dinner times the staff were always so pleasant which made for a lovely time especially on a birthday where they put a candle on the pudding and this was at lunchtime and sang happy birthday

Excellent restraunt. Convivial atmosphere staff lovely food absolutely fantastic good menu. Reasonably priced also very clean and facilities very good.

Visited as a walk-in when stuck for a dinner on the way back to our accommodation near Berwick from Lindisfarne ((once the tide had gone out - couple of pubs but nowhere decent to eat on the island in the evening). Tricky to find (roadside) parking but otherwise an excellent experience. Very good meal - especially the starters. Very accommodating service even though they had a big group in and wew were just a walk-in.

The Cross Inn was recommended to us by Georgina, the lady who's cottage we stayed in. She was spot on when she said it was a lovely place to eat. Staff friendly and efficient, surroundings cosy and clean, menu uncomplicated and food brilliant. What more can I say. If you find yourself in the area go there....you won't be disappointed. Thank you to all the staff...foh and kitchen for a very pleasant evening. It's dog friendly too! My partner, who's vegetarian was very pleased with the choices on offer....he loved his burger which, if it wasn't hand made was excellent quality.