The Gordon Arms Hotel in Scottish Borders

Holidaying in the area ....Sunday lunch for fathers day was absolutely beautiful. Roasties were best we've had in a long time, beef melted in your mouth and onion gravy to die for

We booked a table at the Gordon Arms after having it strongly recommended by several local people. We were made very welcome from the minute we arrived and shown to a lovely quiet table in the corner. The drinks and food were excellent, as good as any restaurant we have ever been to across Europe, and all the staff were very efficient and pleasant. The menu was excellent and gave a lot of choice. Local produce was used as much as possible which we like. The restaurant was pleasantly warm and the music perfect and discrete. The lighting was just right, not too bright, not too dim. The tables were far enough apart not to be unable to hear each other as can sometimes happen. The bill was a little less than we would have expected, given the quality of the meal. We shall definitely be back, and look forward to having lunch with friends on the back balcony in the warmer weather.

Food was delicious. Service excellent. Land lady really helpful and friendly. Definitely will be back..

We recently moved to the area and had been recommended here by many, so thought we would try it out and potentially find our ‘new eatery’. We visited the hotel this evening, as a party of 4, we hadn’t booked and the only table left at the time was a low table with sofas either side, in the bar. Not ideal for eating but we accepted the table as we knew they were busy and hadn’t booked- this wasn’t a problem. Our meal couldn’t be faulted, but unfortunately the service level didn’t match. 2 of our party were having drinks with their meal, as well as ordering drinks after the meal, or so we had planned. We ordered another round, before being asked if we wanted dessert. Declining this, our bill came quickly after, card machine in hand. Caught a little off guard we payed the bill for the meal and drinks, baring in mind the 2 drinks had just arrived. Our table was constantly being cleared of glasses during this time, including the water we were still drinking, leaving the 2 drinks our party had just received. The lady, who I presume is the manager or owner, continuously walked back and forth past the table, giving the impression they wanted the table. We had not even taken a sip from the drinks! There was another couple standing close to the table who were obviously waiting for it, this lady then said quite loudly ‘these people are leaving, then you can have the table’. At this point the lady set 2 menus on the table in front of us, before standing back staring at us. We have never been made to feel more uncomfortable in a business! We were only in the bar for a little over one hour, if the business had needed the table sooner than we were going to be finished we would have preferred to be declined as a customer than be rushed and treated the way we were. After this experience the Gordon Arms won’t be our new local!

A small restaurant, so reserve a table early. Lovely pub atmosphere and amazing food -- I had the roasted potatoes and chicken in cognac peppercorn sauce and it was fabulous. Don't miss this one.

The Gordon Arms is not standard pub grub, it’s much better than that, plus a relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. Four of us went, all had different dishes, and all were very tasty, generous portions and good prices for the quality of the food. I can’t fault it really.

Just enjoyed a lovely festive menu meal. The food was lovely. Really enjoyed the pheasant. The staff are very helpful and polite. The service was excellent. Will definitely be back…. Stuart and Louise

We had a family meal. Wide choice of food for all ages. Excellent quality and all plates cleared. Service was outstanding and friendly. Great value. Pheasant was succulent

Really great meal, all starters, mains and puds were excellent - from a very extensive menu? All were cooked to perfection and very tasty! The service was excellent as well - quick, prompt and friendly. Overall couldn’t fault - and will return if we’re back in the area

Enjoyed an outstanding meal there this evening, four adults and four children 2yrs-8yrs. Warm reception, swift attention, staff efficient but not impacting on our relaxing meal. Starters include old favourites and some a little more exotic but tasty. Mains: a wide range, traditional Sunday Roast excellent value, Tournedos Rossini, Game Pie etc. A dedicated agreeable Kids Menu, good selection of beer, excellent sweets. The staff though are outstanding, very professional and a pleasure to be in their company. We’ll be back

We’ve just returned from a tour of Scotland and this was one of the best restaurants, friendly staff and it was highly recommended by Peggyslea B&B

Excellent food, service and surroundings. Caters well for special dietary needs (gluten free and vegan options) - the fennel, orange and Halloumi salad is amazing!!

We were staying close by and hadn’t booked but the lovely lady said we could have the corner barrel table. We chose our food and before it arrived, the same lady asked if we would like to move to a bigger (now vacant) table which we did. We had game pie, steak pie and burger. The portions were proper size pub food and tasted delicious. Extras on top of the burger were included in the price which was a really nice touch. Despite all the tasty food we managed room for pudding, toblerone cheesecake, sticky toffee pudding and rhubarb creme brûlée, yummy! We left very full and very content. A great pub, wish we lived closer.

Had a fantastic night here on first night after lockdown. It’s well worth a visit Food, drinks and service were all excellent.

We enjoyed a really nice meal and very friendly staff. The Camembert starter was lovely and fish and chips really good.

I stay locally but don’t go here very often as I am not really a “pub” person. In the 20 years of living in the area this is the only pub in West Linton to have stood the test of time which is a good sign itself though it has been in a number of different hands.Anyhow myself and a friend decided to give it a try. I phoned the day before to see if I needed to book a table and indicated we would be happy to eat in the bar though when we did turn up we were seated in their restaurant. The bar itself was quite cosy and lively with locals with a selection of seating including sofas.Initially the restaurant was quiet but it soon filled up so the booking was a good idea. The menu had a reasonable selection of pub grub and their burgers were very popular. I opted for a starter from their specials board, the squid. I have to say this was excellent, beautiful soft melt in the mouth without any hint of chewiness. Possibly the best cooked squid that I have had. My friend had the haggis balls which were also very good.For a main I went for the macaroni cheese, I am going through a macaroni phase at the moment. This was also very good and with a tasty cheese crust. Almost as good as I make myself. At under £10 it was also good value for money.A reasonable selection of wines with a couple of bottles to choose from that were less than £15.Overall a very good evening. Most of the times that I have been here before was to eat something on the way home when I don’t have time to cook. I will continue to do that but the place is good enough to make a trip to for a night out as well.

We stayed in West Linton for four days and ate (oh, and drank) at the Gordon Arms several times. I don't know what the hotel is like (we stayed someplace else) but the restaurant and the bar are great!Their collection of dishes is pretty varied and several of them are interesting in some way. I had the gammon stake once and it was delicious; had the "hot as cluck" burger and man, when they say it's hot, it's *hot*. The beer isn't bad, either.The people on the staff are very nice, too. We had a bunch of questions about a bunch of things on (and off) the menu -- about the food, about the gin, about pub etiquette in Scotland. Everyone was very nice to us and very patient. I have nothing but good words to say about this place.

We dined at this wonderful Hotel recently and would highly recommend it. The food was delicious and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. It was a joy visiting and we hope to be back soon.

Stayed just for the one night here whilst visiting the beautiful village of West Linton. We were able to check in about an hour early which was helpful. Room was spotless with a big bed which was very comfy. The window was facing the main road but no disruption from the traffic. A good nights sleep was had. Didn't opt for breakfast. Had lunch there after checking in and sat out on the balcony overlooking the village which was beautiful as we had amazing weather. Food is reasonably priced and all home cooked. Would highly recommend.

This is a truly cracking pub, no frills just good honest fare. Excellent value food of high quality, obliging and helpful staff and a great atmosphere. Never fails to deliver

After appalling service at the Whitmuir Organic Place in Lamancha, we found this hotel open for lunch. We had the macaroni cheese which was lovely and chips with their skins on, along with a refreshing drink. It was all cooked fresh and the portions were generous. The service was friendly and efficient and the prices reflected the good value. The hotel itself seemed a bit tired bit we'd rather that with good food than a fancy, overpriced place with awful service and attitude. Next time we're in that area, we'll just head back to this hotel for lunch or dinner. Help them to stay open by stopping there for your meals. 2 Happy customers !!!.

Great food had chicken haggis and veg good guiness too. Nice log fire etc will stop again if passing

Nice place in a nice setting with welcoming locals and bar / waiting staff. Fantastic top shelf drinks range and food is for the hearty, large portions of home made food that tastes great.

A group of 6 of us had a lovely meal for Hogmanay. Would highly recommend. Beautifully presented and well cooked

Lovely hotel and staff, good pub grub coal fire traditional Scottish pub area with excellent hotel facilities and bedrooms and separate dining area.

Booked this pub for a family meal after seeing the Old Bakehouse closed for holiday. Reviews promising. We had a very disappointing experience all round. Restaurant atmosphere unwelcoming compared to cosy bar.

excellent meal had the surf and turf great bar 4 real ales and excellent service breakfast was also very good with a great choice,bit of a hidden gem in a very pretty village

We've been a few times now. LOVE the quality of the food and the staff are very friendly. The goats cheese salad is fantastic!!

Lunch with friends was a pleasure. Good tasty food and a pleasant friendly atmosphere. A great place for delicious beer and coffee. Lovely staff as well!

Stopped for an evening meal after day in Edinburgh. Excellent welcome and lovely fish and chips. A good range of ales but as a driver, we stuck to coffee and water. A recommended stop.

We had been out all day and stopped here on the way back to our hotel in Carlops. We both had the curry which was superb. We have been here before and food has always been good

Went here for a catch-up with friends, and had been previously and had a wonderful food and drink here. Did not disappoint this time round. Asked the very accommodating bar waitress if they had the steak sandwich which used to be on the menu. She said it had been gone for a while, so we opted to choose something.l else. She came back a little later to say the chef would happily oblige us....that was just awesome, and such a lovely gesture. Popcorn shrimp with chilli sauce was incredible, great flavour. Our steak sandwiches were delicious. Had 2 lovely pints of Guinness which were the icing on the cake. Can’t wait to come back soon....many thanks x

Glad to see the Gordon Arms back in good hands. We eat regularly as a family and are always happy with the food and service. The menu has just changed again and there's plenty of choice. Love the veggie burgers!

Visited as we live locally and couldn't be bothered cooking.

Had a reservation but clearly not needed since the dining room was empty. When we walked in, the room was really cold and asked if the heating could be turned up. The waitress said she would see to it. Nothing changed. Food was good enough but it's a shame it was uncomfortable.

We randomly stopped off for a pit stop with 2 hungry kids. After a warm welcome, we were treated to a tasty, good-value meal. It was a Saturday night and got fairly busy as the evening went on so might be worth booking at weekends. All in all, great food at a decent price with friendly service.

Dog and baby friendly, we had a lovely evening meal. Delicious local homemade food and nice local ale. Staff and customers were all lovely and very welcoming

We visited the Gordon Arms Hotel several times during a 10 day stay in West Linton. We drank and also ate in the bar there. The food was delicious, both from the bar snacks and the main menu. I had a fantastic crab linguine from the specials menu one evening! There was a lovely atmosphere in the bar area. When using the ladies loo, it appeared that the restaurant didn't seem as inviting as the bar area, but to be fair, we never chose to eat there. Our visits there were one of the components of a lovely holiday.

We were staying in the village on holiday after finishing university, and went to the pub on one of our evenings for a meal. Everyone we spoke to was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made us feel part of the community. The food was incredible,...

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Reservé una habitación en este pub durante una corta visita a la frontera escocesa. La comida excelente hizo mi estancia más especial.

Tuvimos un excelente almuerzo aquí recientemente, junto a la chimenea en el bar. Podíamos haber sentado en el restaurante, pero en un día frío y gris el bar parecía más acogedor. Tuve el venado pastel que era absolutamente delicioso, mi compañero tenía la casa - lasaña y dijo que el mismo hizo. Desgraciadamente, yo no tenía espacio para un flan, pero habrá una próxima vez. El café era bueno también. El servicio era amable y eficiente. Altamente recomendado.

This was a lovely hotel with a good atmosphere and a great looking fire. We got a lovely welcome and a cosy feeling after a long walk in the hills. You could get bar snacks and a good pint of beer. The hills around this area was just great.

Have been several times now for drinks and meals.......has always been good friendly service. Would highly recommend a visit!

Excellent Fish and Chips with a lovely tartar sauce! My wife and youngest are there that night and said it was very good indeed! Shall be going as a family soon!

This is a small hotel and we stayed over for a night to visit family in the village. The evening meal and then breakfast were excellent and the owners and staff very friendly and helpful. This is an old building so rooms are small but the beds are comfortable and the shower was great. Great place to visit if you want the small old Inn atmosphere.

good wee hotel food excellent but rooms in need of updating friendly staff ,steak pie great also the have sunday roast

Meal was very good and the staff very welcoming the atmosphere was warm and friendly there was no pressure to leave after our meal

My wife and I visited the Gordon Arms for lunch with some friends of ours who have two young kids. The welcome could not have been warmer! The new owners seem to be born to the pub trade and really knew their stuff. Whilst already a lovely place, they told us about their plans to improve the physical fabric of the place, which all sounded great (so watch that space as the months go by). Meanwhile, we all enjoyed superb pub food. Personal recommendation is the spicy prawn starter - crisp, crunchy coating, perfectly cooked and a good kick! The mains were fantastic too. We just didn't have room for dessert, but - even though we travelled out from Edinburgh on a whim, we will most definitely be back to give them a whirl.

if you want honest pub food in a pub then this is great ,yes decoration could be improved but the staff were very friendly the food we had was hot and cooked well.If you want something upmarket go to an upmarket place. It does exacty as it says it isspub food

Called in for a holiday dinner and wished we hadn't!Friendly staff but poor food in grubby surroundings.We have nothing good to say about the poor quality food, but if you like oven chips, rock hard peas and slimy carrots then this is for you.By the time we got back to our holiday cottage we felt quite ill.

A Scottish Country Pub with a simple menu but a great Chicken Portuguese- tried it two nights , great taste, consist quality and great value. New operators with fabulous enthusiasm

Good pub food served by friendly staff with interesting beer and lager selection. We ate in the busy bar and were well looked after.. The beer garden was well used on this rare sunny day in Wet Linton. The staff coped extremely well at this busy time.

I was in West Linton for work and there isn't a lot of choice so I ended up here. The bar was doing a decent trade for a weekday (particularly given the Whipman festivities in town) with a good number of locals drinking and bantering. I had a few pints of decent local ale and the homemade venison burger. It was certainly homemade and pretty much 100% venison, which whilst it did make it a tiny bit dry, was reassuring to see. The pub continued to fill up during the evening and it had the feel of a very decent local pub!

Good pub food and cask ale with goodatmosphere and local banter. Focal point for village Whipman play events pre and post. Enjoyable fun quiz for charity.

Great food. Haggis was perfect. In a nice location on our way back from Edinburgh to the lake district. Friendly staff. Couldn't ask for more.

I stopped here for lunch and sat outside on the warm terrace. My starter was chicken liver pate and it was very well presented and delicious. Main course was a different story. Steak and ale pie - -a traditional pub dish. The portion was small - not much meat and a lot of gloupy gravy. It was served with frozen vegetables - peas and carrots - which were pretty tastless and boiled new potatoes which has been minted. Sorry but the mint flavour just does not go with steak and ale pie! Service was slow - too slow at about a twenty minute wait for the starter and another twenty minutes between courses.

Popped in on Sunday for lunch, to a lovely welcome from new owners James and Seonaid Mann. Drinks order taken promptly, by waiting staff and given time to look at menu. I ordered Haddock and hubby steak pie. Both meals were hot and very tasty. Will definitely return and thoroughly recommend.

Stayed here overnight. Has recently gone through a change of ownership. Only has 4 bedrooms but all on suite. Staff very friendly and helpful. Pub food is excellent and value for money. Also used by locals and very popular. Breakfast in the morning is cooked to order and very tasty. Worth the money.

Recently popped in for an evening meal rather than cooking for guests. A limited menu but good pub food. The service was friendly and efficient and the food tasted great. A great place to stop in the Scottish Borders.

Visited with family for Easter Sunday lunch and we were all met with a lovely warm welcome. Food was superb and the atmosphere was cosy and very inviting! We will definitely be back :)

Have popped in here couple of times in the last few weeks for a drink and some pub grub at the bar. Steve, Fiona and the team are working their magic to provide good food in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Eaten here twice in the past few weeks and everything was excellent. Great food, excellent value for money and friendly staff. Apparently you can get one of the best pints of Guiness!

Beautiful spring day mid March, lovely venue for a very good Sunday lunch with family, one of whom we hadn't seen for a long time!Staff very friendly & this served to give extra reassurance to our elderly aunt who has just relocated to that village from down south.Wouldn't hesitate to use again if in the area.

Not the most inviting of appearances but do not that put you off. Very warm and cheerful welcome, so much appreciated. Good honest pub grub using fresh ingredients, well cooked and nicely presented. I had the haggis - enormous portion and extremely tasty, my wife had the fish which was lovely, using proper home made breadcrumbs. The steak pie and the macaroni cheese were also excellent. All in all, a most delicious meal.

Meal with the other half on valentines night, food was brilliant, staff were 10/10, couldnt fault the place atall, looking forward to coming back!

Had a piping hot bowl of homemade mushroom soup to keep out the chill of the day. Nice warm fire too

Popped into today for a spot of lunch on the way past today enroute to Edinburgh. Met at the bar by a miserable member of staff who struggled to say hello never mind smile. Once she throw some menus at us she disappeared and was never seen again, nor was anyone else for that matter. A good few tables entered after ourselves, firstly believing we were staff, then realized after banging on the bar and shouting hello a good few times that nobody was around. At this point we left and headed elsewhere to a much nicer more ambient pub 10mins down the road. And sure enough a few mins after a number of the same customers we had seen at your hotel followed on. You need to improve your game, it would be sad to see another country business fail

We had a lovely dinner whilst staying at this charming inn. Has the veggie spring rolls which were heavenly, steak pie was to die for, others in our party ordered the ravioli and curry which they said was delicious, as well! Highly recommend the food at this charming inn.

Have stopped off here three or four times in the last few months on way home from the Lakes. Ideally placed for a bite to eat rather than arrive home quite late and have to start preparing meal.Everything we've had has been freshly cooked to order - fish, chips, haggis, vegetables. Service both friendly and efficient and reasonably quick.As we are driving one of us usually misses out on the drinks side but reading others' reviews we really should try the beer as we are both 'real alers'.We have always eaten in the dining room which last night was a bit cold and dingy - hence four star rating only.Next time it must be the bar which I have to say always looks far more welcoming through the windows and sounds much more inviting going on a previous review!

I visit regularly and the staff have never been anything less than exceptionally helpful.The first Tuesday of every month is the pub quiz where Evander wins each time without fail. I'm not saying it's fixed but...Joking aside, I recommend this place to everyone and anyone who will listen.

Excellent value. Ribeye cooked to order, well garnished and glass of wine included. Service prompt, friendly but not intrusive. Will be back.

This hotel is a great place....good food that seems freshly cooked. The service was fantastic though....a lovely waitress who our daughters thought was fantastic! If you want honest food & and very pleasant, helpful service then give this place a go

We called in at the Gordon Arms at the last minute on a Friday evening and were made very welcome. We ordered the' special' steak meal with a drink, which we thought was very good value for money. The pub has a nice atmosphere and although we were given the wrong bill when we'd finished eating, the staff happily sorted it out!

Popped into the Gordon arms for a drink when we were staying a Linton lodge, its has a lovely welcoming atmosphere

Thanks to Keith and his team for organising a lovely early tea for us at short notice for my 40th. Great wee pub, they had all our food ready for us and we were advised in advance that they could have us in for 2 hrs as they had a big party arriving at 6. The atmosphere was lovely and the food was served promptly. I had the pate and steak pie, both were absolutely delicious!. I think the bruschetta would have been better with mozzarella but that's maybe a personal choice, the chicken some enjoyed others found a wee bit dry, maybe a nice sauceWould be good with it. All in all, we paid £14 a head for a lovely pub meal in a friendly, clean, efficient wee place. Thanks Keith and team, I personally had a beautiful meal and a fab time and would come back.

Went here with a large group of girls, we had to pre-order a few days before what we would like to eat.....and we had a two hour window as another party was in after usMMM it was as if it had all been cooked ready waiting on us on arrival. Starters virtually came out as soon as I had parked my butt! Bruschetta with roasted veg and feta - burnt, dry and tasteless.........i then had the chicken parmigiana - it was like deja vu, dry, dry dry, apart from the little bit of salad. other girls said same of their choice, although I do believe the steak pie was nice. I honestly felt that it had been pre-cooked ready to quickly reheat and serve. We spent alot alot of money that night on booze and our two courses was £14.00 - not worth this.....shame staff were nice. Funny quote from one of the staff when I mentioned my burnt bruschetta was she could make get me another but that was from same 'batch' and would be same! Or I could wait and get one 'freshly made' but that she was aware our mains were ready! Ready we were still eating our starters.....disappointing wont be back sorry

This is I nice friendly pub, but oh the food is poor. Mostly cook-chill and where it's freshly made its poor. Ordered steak which came near raw and was sent back, I got the same steak returned (which I had taken a bite out of) and it was like shoe leather. Very poor, which is a shame because it's a really nice pub

Didn't have any food here, but it's a lovely little bar with a couple of fantastic cask ales on tap. Well worth a visit.

Great selection on menu & specials' board, good food, lovely atmosphere, attentive staff and def. represents value for money!

This is a great Pub/Hotel with lots of history including numerous tenants that never seem to stay long. However I hope the current tenants stay as my Aunt and I were treated to the best "pub" meal we have ever had and such fantastic value especially after the terrible previous evening spent at The Old Bakehouse.

Popped in for a bite to eat after a long day.. great service from start to finish.. we sat outside.. lights and heating on.. very pleasant.. and the food was tasty, well presented and excellent value for money..first time there but it wont be the last..

Not a place for a quiet intimate dinner but atmosphere friendly and nothing threatening about the food served

Stopped here for lunch to break a long journey. Off street parking a bonus. The lounge bar was clean although a bit dated. Really good menu selection for both adults and children. Food was fine, served fairly quickly and the staff were very pleasant. On the down side, when my husband took our grandchildren to the gents, the language from the adjacent "sitooterie" was totally unacceptable. Perhaps a bit of soundproofing required.

Group of 8 stopped in for a pint and lunch and were not disappointed. Good sized bar area with an outdoor area and separate restaurant. Good selection of ales and a varied(and reasonably priced) menu that should cater to all. Food was served reasonably promptly and was very good. Would certainly return if back in the area.

We dropped in for a meal and a few drinks on a Saturday night - the place was surprisingly not full.The meal and service were fine and the staff helpful and attentive. The food arrived promptly and was tasty and sufficient for the 2 of us. Pricing was probably a little above average but not expensive.If in the area its is worth a meal.

We have not been to the Gordon for a while as the last experience (about 18 months ago) was not fab. Two weeks ago I went with a large group and we had a lovely night. Essentially its great bar food but in a restaurant surrounding, I love bar suppers but balancing food on a tiny drinking table is not fun, so the Gordon gives you the best of both worlds. Since we had a such a good night my husband, sister and I went back on Wednesday. The waitress was lovely and smiley and whilst there for us, not in our face. We had starters and mains. My husbands haddock goujons were to die for; the batter was light and crispy and the fish lovely. My spring rolls were good and my sister enjoyed her mozzaralla sticks. Mains were; Burger (I complicated order, no bun, onion rings instead of chips and cheese and bacon, but it all came as asked), steak pie for sister and Fajitas for husband. All was great, my rings were a wee bit overdone but still edible. Sister and husband cleared their plates. Followed up with coffee and shortbread, the coffee was just fabulous; I am a fussy coffee drinker! My house wine was great and they had Bombay Sapphire Gin so worked for me too! Lovely night with good service in a friendly surrounding. Was a bit quiet so would be good to see it getting busy.

Freshly prepared, well presented food served by friendly attentive staff. Good prices for the quality, and my hubby can get a decent ale! Busy on a Tuesday night so they are obviously getting it right. Thank you.

We eat here regularly, the new menu provides a great choice for all tastes. Service is good, and the choice of drinks to have with your meal is what you would expect at a pub, along with a regularly changed guest beer or two (and a good wine list). If you’re lucky you might visit when the locally brewed (Peebles) Allsorts Beer is on, but this does sell out quickly!The Red Thai curry main course is particularly good (albeit hot!), and I’d recommend the haddock or the chicken goujons from the extensive starters selection. Deserts vary in choice, but the cheesecake is particularly good if available.

Having just moved into the area, we were looking for somewhere to have a nice lunch with some friends not too far from home.We came across the Gordon Arms and had an evening meal and some drinks and whilst the menu is somewhat basic, the food itself was pretty decent.The service was friendly however it took a very long time the food to arrive and as we were the only ones in the restaurant at the time, that was somewhat disappointing.The food was ok, typical pub fare and what we had we enjoyed but I wouldn't say it was anything remarkable and from the somewhat basic menu we all had something different.The soup was pretty good, I had the Steak Pie which was above average I would say, my wife had the Mac and Cheese and she said it was service station quality and was not amused. The other two meals consisted of overcooked Chicken for the fajitas and a rather small portion of what seemed frozen Scampi. All in all we left feeling that the food let the place down as it seemed a nice place in a good country setting with friendly staff.Overall disappointed but would give it a second chance.

Been here a few times and have reviewed before. Was in the other night and pleased to see a new and more varied menu. The food has always been good and now there is a better choice. I always find the staff welcoming and friendly. Ollie our Golden Retriever is allowed in the bar and gets a bowl of water. Very thoughtful management and staff!

There's nothing flash on the menu but the food is good and reasonably priced. Portion sizes generally are on the hearty side so I tend not to order the larger portion option. Made the mistake of doing this one day and ended up with two pieces of fish and enough chips to play roulette with. As well as full meals they do pizzas, ciabatta, sandwiches and burgers. Have eaten here on several occasions now as I'm in the area on business once a week and have not been disappointed so far. The bar has a real fire, is warm and welcoming and serves several real ales as well as a couple of lagers. The accommodation is rather basic, but I have only stopped here once.

Had a very nice visit to the bar in this hotel and a good meal. Glad we chose this place for dinner - very dog friendly

Hi everyone,I ate at this establishment on Sunday 8th of September 2013 after a recommendation from a local B&B.Oh, how disappointed I was, to start with the service was atrocious (and that's me being kind), and the food was totally minging, it was I can honestly say the worst meal I have ever eaten anywhere in the world!!I complained to the Auld waitress (possibly manageress) about the food, and to my astonishment she said she would reflect my experience in the bill......., well she did, she gave me a pound off, £1.00 off the bill.I took this as an insult and told her that.Whilst I was their, another few people were complaining of the food and service issues, so, what is going on??, you are in one of the nicest parts of Scotland, people are recommending you and you serve up crap with service that can only be described as backwards..I told the owners of the B&B that I was staying in about it and by the morning they had already told their neighbours, a pound off.............. At least the Auld Yin smiled, I suppose it's something!Avoid at all costs, you have been warned......

we ate here twice during our recent stay in West Linton. We thought that the food was very tasty and very reasonably priced. The staff were really friendly too.

Out for a Sunday run yesterday and went in for lunch. Very friendly staff, nothing too much trouble. Had three course lunch with tea and coffee. Husband's soup was not as hot as he would have likes, but no problem they heated it up, so he burned his mouth!!! Serves him right, ha! ha! I had haggis parcel, which was huge, did not expect it to be so much. Had fish and chips and glad I ordered small portion, then cheese cake, which was delicious. All in all a very good meal. We were the only people in the dining room, but the bar was packed out and the young lady was running back and forward non stop with food, which was a good sign. Very reasonable prices and delicious food with friendly and helpful staff, you could not ask for more.

We visited this pub on the first and last night of our holiday. Had 2 great evenings with good food, great staff and a nice price. Would def head back here again. We ate in the restaurant and the bar seemed busy too.

We have eaten at the Gordon several times over the years and would give it 5*, as all meals could not be faulted. However, tried the take-away and you get children size portions, i.e. fish and chips £7.50 and you get 1/2 a fish and a handful of chips. Pretty embarrassing and very mean. No more carry out's there.

We are think of moving to this area and wanted to try local hotels to see what they had to offer. The Gordon Arms met and exceeded our expectations. A warm friendly bar where our dog was welcome. Delicious soup served quickly and at very reasonable cost. If we do move to this area I can see us becoming very regular customers here and we look forward to sampling more of the menu.