The Paper Mill in Midlothian - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

A visit to The Paper Mill in Lasswade for Sunday lunch has been on the cards for a long time. We phoned to book a table on Sunday morning for 2pm and managed to get one which was great. It’s a very nice restaurant, a bit quirky with a large outside area for that day in July when we get the sun! We started with Black Pudding & Chorizo Bon Bon’s followed by Mac & Cheese with Bacon and Steak Frites. This was all washed down with a nice bottle of red. All basic pub restaurant food and very nice.

We have visited the Paper Mill several times since moving to Bonnyrigg, and we are delighted that we did. The restaurant's location is ideal, and the interior is charming. On one of our visits, we brought my grandmother, who has a severe gluten intolerance. The staff was incredibly accommodating and ensured that she had a safe and enjoyable dining experience. She ordered the fish, which she declared to be the best she had ever tasted, and she experienced no discomfort afterward. The restaurant is also dog-friendly, and the staff is very welcoming to pets. While the location may seem a bit out of the way, I assure you that it is well worth the journey to visit this fantastic restaurant.

An amazing restaurant in the heart of Midlothian. We came here as a family to celebrate my mum and dad's 40th wedding anniversary. The big appeal for this restaurant was the gluten-free options, which was great for my sister. The portion sizes were incredible, and my father (who is very picky when it comes to food) kept raving about how delicious the food for was days after! I personally went with the chicken, brocolli and potatos which were both moist and perfectly seasoned. As for dessert, me and my family all chose the sticky toffee pudding with ice cream. Probably one of the best sticky toffee pudding's I've ever had! 100% will be coming back here. Highly recommended!

Very nice setting. On the other hand, service that leaves something to be desired. For breakfast, the dishes did not arrive at the same time for a table of 4, even though we had only asked for pancakes and toast.

Breakfast date with my daughter. Food is consistently good in the paper mill as is the service and atmosphere. There is plenty indoor and outdoor seating and on a nice sunny day the view is lovely outside. There is 2 disabled parking bays right outside and additional parking on a sloped carpark outside too. Booking is advisable on the weekends as it's generally fully booked and very busy.

Never had food but one of those sunny nights we get in Scotland around 5 times a year. Lovely sitting out the back on the deck. Loved it. Service with a smile. What more could you ask for.

This is my local, so have to give 5 stars. Great place, good food and very friendly staff. Dog friendly and Tess the pup also enjoys her lunch too

Had steak frites and cocktails, both superb. Great service as always!

Absolutely loved this gorgeous little place, that was literally 5 minutes walk from where we were staying! Staff were incredibly helpful, and more than happy to allow us to bring along our own food for our boy, who is extremely particular about what he will eat! Actually had one of the best steaks I have ever eaten here, it was cooked to perfection, exactly how I like it done...overall food and service was exceptional...we really hope to come back again in the future!

Fantastic birthday celebration Emma and her team looked after us. Exceptional customer service. Thank you. 👌

Great place ,good food but without dogs in first room with bar .

Brilliant venue for brunch, lunch or dinner. Private dining area too. Fabulous menu with lot's of local seasonal produce. The French toast with bacon and maple syrup was AMAZING! Serving staff were really friendly and attentive. My only slight criticism was the temperature inside....wee bit chilly....I know it's meant to be summer but we're in Scotland 😃 Will definitely return again and again.

Lovely decor, friendly staff. Good menu and food. Quiet location by river.

Stopped in for Sunday lunch, although it was off the menu today for some reason. Nice place , we ate in the bar and the barman put the tennis on for us. Food was decent, and the service was spot on.

Booked for afternoon tea and was so disappointed that we refused it and left to go elsewhere for food . I just wish I had taken a photo to show the sparse amount of sandwiches and cakes for 2 people at the cost of £44 ! A couple of cheese sandwiches , egg sandwiches and wafer thin ham sandwiches. 1 sausage roll each , 1 scone and a couple of tiny cakes . You would need to go home and have your dinner as you would be starving ! Ended up leaving and going next door to another restaurant which served lovely food at half the price !

Had my third visit here today with friends for breakfast. Great atmosphere. One of the servers stood out for us too. Great service. Would recommend this place

Had a lovely meal here last night - food wax exceptional - great service nice atmosphere - highly recommend 👌

This is a great find outside of Edinburgh outskirts for visitors like us. We came in between regular hours so we had staff's full attention. The owner put in a lot of details in the restaurant and food which we appreciate. We spent a quality 1.5 hour fixing hunger and jetlag. Will certainly revisit in our next visit.

Beautiful setting and atmosphere. Love how it’s decorated inside. Friendly staff. My friend and I had the eggs Benedict and the eggs were all overcooked and a bit cold but they were busy so it happens and still tasted nice. I’d still highly recommend and would come here again.

Dropped in as we were passing by. We have seen the paper mill before but had never stopped at it. It always looks busy. Anyway in we went. Nice welcome and it was reasonably busy but as there is a lot of space you don't feel crowded. Nice selection on the menu not to much choice but more than enough. Fish and chips were amazing ( my go to choice ) and my wife had culenskink and she said it was amazing. The staff were friendly and best of all didn't bother us mid bite asking if everything was ok 😂 that's a pet hate of ours. Would recommend and would have no hesitation in popping in again if passing by

Lovely food and atmosphere, and we’re very helpful and accommodating to one of our party who had extensive dietary restrictions.

Nice food, average service. Really don’t like the restaurant parking but other parking available close by.

Really nice place. Lovely waitress. We will come back.

The restaurant is lovely, but the attitude of the person at the reception desk left alot to be desired. He initially tried to turn us away as they were no longer serving breakfast - understandable but did not offer a table for us to order lunch we had to ask if we could order lunch items and he seated us with reticence, making us feel quite unwelcome. Food was good but not worth the lacklustre service.

Great food, reasonably priced, clean toilets and friendly helpful staff.

Beautiful restaurant and excellent food with a warm, friendly service.

Excellent. Nothing more needs to be said

Went in with some friends for coffee. Was nice

Lovely place with great classic design. Food excellent and coffee very good too. Visited again. Still a great place but service was dreadfully slow.

Food and coffee excellent. Had to wait for a short time because they were so busy. Worth the wait.

Ordered the falafel burger and when I first bit into the fries I thought "THIS is what a fry should be like" and, although I didn't think it possible, the burger was even better. Genuinely the best vegetarian burger I have ever eaten. The service was lovely and very efficient with a perfectly appropriate waiting time for the food we ordered, and we sat outside on a sunny day which was absolutely perfect. 11/10, I'm tempted to go back and try more of the delicious menu.

Having had the most fabulous lunch here in April I was really looking forward to dinner. However I was very disappointed in the menu, which I felt was very uninspiring! The staff, however, are amazing, work hard and have great customer service skills. Certainly won’t be back for dinner.

Location is great and the waitresses were nice but pre ordered food arrived 2 hours later. I won't go again.

Great spot for friends, family to stop for something to eat! Typical pub restaurant staples on the menu.

Excellent food and great coffee. Whether you are looking for a quiet romantic meal, coffee with friends or even live music and beer festivals. The papermill caters for all. Beautifully decorated for the season. Great food and coffee ☕

Food was good and attractively presented. Wide choice. Cullen skink a little over salted. Service was quick and they kindly fitted us in. Nice lay out, decor and lighting. Quite noisy so hard to hear all conversation.

Its just a really nice comfortable place to eat and the food is excellent

As title says, really nice food but we requested them to make it special for our anniversary. Instead we were sat by the toilets on a 4-person table and not even acknowledged. We'll go elsewhere next year.

A lovely brunch with friends, a good selection of menu options and very tasty. If I were being picky the service was a little slow but when your having a good chat it's not really an issue.

New place for us and it was brilliant, Fish and chips for each of us, even at lunchtime quick service...

Was a bit cold today. But otherwise can’t fault it. Waiting staff were excellent and we were very well looked after.

Very good all round, had a lovely lunch.

Just back from lunch at the Paper Mill. Food was alright but I have a couple of concerns. Firstly the plate my food was served on had a massive chip out of it but more importantly I ordered a vegan, gluten free bowl( which was very tasty) and found a piece of pasta in it. Fortunately I did not eat it and am only gluten intolerant so it wouldnt have affected me. However I am left questioning food and hygiene practices. Raised it with the waiter who did apologise. I am not sure I want tovreturn here.

We had a lovely cooked breakfast with our friends. The food was excellent and the staff were friendly and efficient.

Hi My friend and I had afternoon tea There today best we have ever had lovely atmosphere beautiful place ❤

very nice place for something eat very friendly staff

Friendly attentive staff, lovely atmosphere

Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and sophistication at The Paper Mill, your go-to destination for all-day dining and drinks. Overlooking the beautiful River Esk in The Village of Lasswade, The Paper Mill is an All-Day Bar and Restaurant which was a Historic Former Paper Mill! From hearty breakfasts to indulgent dinners, The Paper Mill serves up delicious dishes. Whether you're meeting friends for brunch, enjoying cocktails after work, or unwinding with a late-night bite, The Paper Mill's extensive drink menu and cozy ambiance make it the ideal spot for any occasion.

Lovely afternoon tea really nice.

Great atmosphere, live music was awesome. The staff were super accommodating. It'll be a great place for summer evenings as there's a patio on the river

€4.25 for a bottle off ginger beer to mix with vodka is a joke

Lovely characterful place. Good selection of beers. Food is delicious and very well presented. If you are local or just visiting, I can fully recommend getting a good meal here. I can only imagine it being even more glorious when the sun is shining.

I was here with friends to watch the rugby and stayed on to have a meal. The staff were friendly and helpful. The surroundings were very pleasant and the food was good. If I could change one thing tho, the background music was very much in the foreground - far too loud! This made conversation over dinner almost impossible. Turn the volume down and I will definitely be back.

The burgers were not as good as they usually are. A bit chewy and overcooked. Burger buns burnt. Service very good

Service was a little slow but the place was busy, so understandable. The staff, when they did come, were helpful and friendly.

Lovely food, good value and very friendly staff. If you can, try the cocktails too! Definitely my new local favourite!

Booked the back area in The Papermill for my daughter’s baby shower, it was superb, staff couldn’t be anymore helpful and the food we had was delicious. Area was just perfect for the 20-25 we had there, and private enough but still able to experience the lovely surrounds, highly recommend

Excellent place to have a breakfast, lunch or dinner catch up. We used the private dining area at the back of the restaurant for a birthday dinner. The area has lovely views of the river below. The food was excellent, really delicious and presented beautifully. The staff were very friendly and attentive. They also have some really lovely cocktails which went down well in the bar afterwards. We were lucky enough to land our visit on a live music night (Fridays) where they have a musician or band play.

Had breakfast here. Absolutely superb food and great service. Will be back.

Love this place. Great breakfasts, lunches and cakes!

Superb friendly service and great value Eat Local Menu. Fresh scones..will be back soon..

Good brunch. Friendly, good service.

Great place to eat staff were lovely and helpful I will be going back 🙂 and they are dog friendly.

Some of the best food I have ever had it was amazing

Very pleasant staff and lovely breakfast

Booked a table for dinner to treat my cousins..the food was lovely..service ok and we enjoyed the live music which was a pleasant surprise.

A 5-star Hogmanay at the Papermill. Bar and table staff all on top form, great service and attention to our table, brilliant food and entertainment. Thanks to everyone for a brilliant night.

Love it here, we get food here every time we’re passing and it never lets us down

Pleasant staff food can be variable

Awesome as ever. The Paper Mill never fails to deliver excellence

Very good food with excellent service from the staff in a relaxed atmosphere.

Lovely food, beautiful restaurant but very slow service from staff who are not friendly at all. Will return due to how lovely the food and restaurant is but hoping for a smile next time.

The staff were super friendly and attentive; the atmosphere was elegant yet cosy; the food was excellent, and the menu was very interesting and varied with an option for everyone. An absolute gem that manages to stand out strongly without seeming like it's even trying.

Awesome friendly service and food was amazing.

Just had a wonderful Christmas lunch here today, amazing wee place, staff were so lovely and friendly, couldn't do enough for me, my sister and niece, the girl that was attending to us was so nice her customer service is fantastic, just wish I could remember her name we had a good laugh at how my niece pronounced gnocchi, will defo be back Bravo Paper Mill 😁

Fantastic place. The staff were so nice and welcoming. I will definitely return

Christmas lunch with a group of friends. Really tasty food, good gluten free options available. Plenty of space between tables.

Visited with my wife, mother in law and aunt. Had the sunday roast and it was delicious. The staff were all very friendly, polite and attentive.

Great place, good for a catch up with pals or a romantic night with a significant other.

Fantastic new menu in stylish waterside bar restaurant

All good - lovely building, food was excellent and very nice people

Very smart inside. 4 mains arrived at same time, 2 were perfect , the 2 roast dinners were cold. Got replacements but arrived when other 2 meals were finished.. Mix up with drinks order too. Food was very good but we felt service was very slow .

Love the atmosphere and the food!! Service is always spot on, always busy!!

Very slow service and standard of food was low quality and pretty tasteless considering the price you are paying for it!

Good location with nice decor inside. Let down by very poor food. We ordered the prawn & avocado starter which came without avocado and when we asked we were told the avo was part of the dressing. It was definitely not in the dressing and this attempt to pull the wool over our eyes left a sour taste in our mouth about the place. Burger was overcooked, onion rings were very oily. Staff were super friendly and professional, but severely let down hy the chef.

This is a lovely place to eat, nice food, good service.

My first time visiting and I wasn't disappointed! The food was delicious and it's a beautiful place to go! Thanks for your great service!

Best Breakfast in Midlothian, thought Sun Inn was good but this was better.

Lovely restaurant set in picturesque Lasswade. Good service nice food. Seating outside during the nice weather.

First time here for breakfast with family. Lovely inside, dog friendly and felt very welcoming. Food was superb and portions a great size. Very reasonably priced too.

Our second visit is probably our last. On the first occasion, we had a lovely evening meal with friendly, attentive service. We decided to return with my father in law to treat him to a birthday lunch. While the food was fine, it was a slightly long wait but they were reasonably busy so it’s forgivable. Unfortunately the service was the big let down. A side order never appeared - luckily it wasn’t on the bill so it was probably never noted by our waitress. We would have ordered coffee and desserts/cakes but the wait for anyone to come back to our table was so long, we ran out of time. During a brief appearance by the waitress I attempted to get her attention but she was too busy chit chatting with another member of staff. We eventually had to pay the bill at the bar as the barman was the only staff member in sight. It’s a shame as we all wanted to linger a bit longer but couldn’t wait anymore.

A regular for different groups of friends to meet for brunch or lunch. Foods good & staff are friendly.

Having been here before a few times & rated it highly, but hadn’t visited for a while. This time round the service was quite slow, waiting almost 40min for our main meal when the place was half full. One dish was cold for our party of 4 and then when we had dessert, the lemon posset had not set. The staff were friendly though and it was still a nice atmosphere.

Always a good feed and great service

Lovely experience, I would have liked some stuffing and a little more roast potatoes for £19 but overall, very happy.

Great restaurant! The food was amazing, staff were really friendly and welcoming and the place itself is great- lovely relaxed, cosy atmosphere with great interior- lots of cool things to look at and books!

A very beautiful, friendly environment, with great food (amazing breakfast and french toast), fantastic staff, and great service…. dogs are allowed in and they love it there too!

Had the entire outside deck to myself (for a bit) for breakfast. Good food, good service. French toast was really good.

Visiting from Canada, Your restaurant was a short walk from our VR. We had no reservations for a family of 4 but we're seated. Friendly Service and delicious and well presented food. Thank you for having us

Recently moved to the area and wanted to try out local places. This one will definitely stay in the arsenal. Beautiful interior, lovely staff and good selection of food. We came for brunch and enjoyed a full Scottish and avocado toast with bacon and poached eggs. Both highly recommended. Coffee also good!