The Tontine in Scottish Borders

Very pleasant lounge, open fire lovely and warm. Was meeting a friend for coffee and a scone, asked for a cheese scone, they don't do cheese ones only plain or sultana. Scone arrived, mediocre jam and butter, lovely dollop of clotted cream. Scone was so crisp it disintegrated making it very difficult and messy to eat, they obviously have no idea what a scone is - soft spongy & light (the local baker make very good ones if they want to find out). My friend was paying, so didn't feel it polite to her, to complain. It was quite expensive and if I order a scone, I don't want a crumby rock bun. Small detail, but an indication of overall standards

We had a lovely dinner here. the food was very good and the staff were very friendly and chatty. It is a lovely restaurant and well furnished. They were very busy with a function but they did warn us at the beginning and the wait wasn't too bad.

Nice table by the window, calamari, sea bass, chicken, and apple crumble were all really nicely cooked and presented. Service was timely. Young staff v.pleasant, helpful and competent. Overall good experience and value for money. Shame you can’t see the river and it would be nice if all of the tables had cloths on them. Will revisit.

Nice food and venue but wont go back due to exuberant prices for what you get. Lovely hotel in a beautiful location with reasonably good food but nothing to shout home about. Staff were slow in taking orders and waiting tables but very polite. The only disappointing thing was the prices from drinks to the meal.

Very average. No like it used to be before it was sold. Menu was uninspiring. One vegetarian option - a burger. Wine list was not good. Much better places to go in the area. A shame as it used to be brilliant. Won’t be back

Absolutely outstanding. Welcoming staff pleasant venue and good choices. We had smoked salmon, Chateaubriand for two and sorbet. The steak was five star, the service friendly and the value excellent.

We had a great lunch at the Tontine Hotel, great service, fantastic food and really good portions. We had the lunch time menu , two courses £15 .The beef cannons with creamy mash and winter veg was great. The starter I had was Thai fish cakes, very tasty. We were only here for lunch, not staying over.

We had dinner which was excellent. Great variety of food and imaginative. The chef is obviously worth his weight in gold as quality was completely unexpected. Best meal we had in Peebles wish we had known sooner, and we wouldn't have wasted our money in restaurants nearby which a number of people had mentioned was great but the Tontin was far superior.

Lovely meal, Sunday roast was delicious as were the cocktails. Very welcome after a long bike ride. Staff were friendly and helpful without being in your face . Will be back

Welcome non existent on arrival despite someone sitting on reception. We were confused to be refused a table in a virtually empty restaurant as it was ‘too busy.’When we saw another couple walk in and offered a table immediately,I asked a different member of staff if there were tables available. She said we were welcome to sit wherever we liked and was surprised to hear that we hadn’t been offered a table by previous staff member. However we preferred to take our money elsewhere. There are lots of great places in Peebles where we would prefer to spend our money.

A nice bistro, slightly slow service but wasn't an issue for us as we were in no rush. Food was very tasty and presented well. Portions and prices of both food and wine were fair.

Visiting family stopped in for coffee /cakes. Cake selection limited (time of day probably) and coffee lovely. Cakes nice. Scones great. Hosts decidedly unfriendly and clearly not keen on families. Has been the case a few times. Went here to support local rather than costa coffee - would put me off in future.

We ate on two consecutive evening's The quality of the food was very good indeed. service is excellent. wine list was very well priced. Our third visit to this restaurant over the last few years and the food and service has maintained it's excellent standard.

My partner and I went out for a meal for the first time in 2.5 years and we opted for the Tontine - and were very glad we did! The main room, which overlooks Peebles and the surrounding rolling hills, had a lovely warm atmosphere and we were made to feel very welcome by all the staff. Tables were well spaced out - it felt very safe in terms of covid and also meant that we had privacy. The drinks and food were delicious - between us we had red wine, a cask ale, a vegan burger and a tarte tatin and chips. The vegan burger (which my partner and I shared) was the best I have ever had and my partner was very happy with the tarte tatin and chips too. It is harder to put into words, but I think The Tontine just has something special about it. There is also the sense that those running it genuinely care. We will be back :)

I spent a few days in Peebles with the family and we came here for a couple of afternoon drinks on 2 occasions and both times we were met with extremely poor service. Staff with short attitude (one in particular) from the off set. We were moved to a bigger table as we didn’t fit one, the staff acted as if this was a huge undertaking and we were made to feel quite unwelcome as they moved us, which was odd as the bar wasn’t busy. This was followed by extremely slow service both times we popped in and no one coming back to the table to take a further orders. A couple of drinks turned into one each time due to this service. Extremely poor all round, both times we visited with prompted us to move to Wetherspoons!

Recently returned from a weeks stay at the Tontine Hotel in Peebles. I ate in their newly refurbished restaurant The Adam Room each evening and really enjoyed all my meals. Like everywhere else they are just coming out of lockdown and finding their way with the menu, which for a weeks stay could have been limiting. However any request l made for a small change from what was available was always done with no fuss whatsoever, presented beautifully and served with a lovely smile. The quality of produce used is excellent and sourced locally when possible. All meals were delicious, all staff well trained, knowledgeable, very helpful and courteous. The dining room is very clean with staff ensuring when a table is vacated it is immediately sanitised and wiped. The room is large and airy making it easy to have the policy of social distancing adhered to. The owners are on hand to ensure all runs smoothly leading by example and are a delight to deal with. I have no hesitation in recommending The Adam Room Restaurant in the Tontine Hotel, Peebles.

Got caught, suddenly starving after a day out to St Mary's Loch. Hit Peebles and went into the Tontine. It's one of those slightly faded places that despite being ripe for modernisation, the temptation has been resisted...and the Tontine is all the better for it. We ate in an enormous dining room with high ceilings and chandeliers. It felt like a set for a costume drama. we were shown a table by a tall window in a bay at the end of the room with a view. I thought 'this'll be freezing' ( It was cold outside) but it so wasn't . The menu was simple but but everything sounded good. I went for a Beef bourguignon and the wife went for a chicken burger. Something like a Beef Bourguignon is something I'd normally shy away from...like lasagne, it so often disappoints and falls short of what it should be. After a few minutes a lady who had the manner of 'mine host' came out to check I definitely wanted the beef because it takes a bit longer than anything else on the menu. Well...BINGO I thought..that sounds promising...and well worth the wait it was too. Absolutely delicious. The missus's near silence once the food arrived was indicative of the quality of the chicken burger. Looked very good to me but I didn't ask for a bite...in case I had to share my Beef!!! :-) Had a wee half of a rather good local IPA with it. Altogether a pleasant visit. We will be back.

This was my first visit to the Tontine Hotel for about 30 years and was interested to see any changes. I cannot comment on the bedrooms as I was only there for lunch. By the looks of it there is very little change to the main lounge and certainly no change to the restaurant/function room which looks extremely dated and tired. In fact there is so little change to this main room that everything was so familiar to me when I had my wedding reception there in 1983! Anyhow back to the lunch. My Mum had the Cullen Skink soup which she said was pretty average and looked pretty thin and at about £8 was pretty steep in price. My wife and I had the Thai green curry and again was pretty average and came in at about £13, which I would happy to pay in a nice authentic Thai restaurant with some nice ambiance, but this was way off the mark. Service was acceptable but left very underwhelmed and wouldn’t recommend for lunch

Once again lock down forces the meeting of friends out of the home. Thank goodness for the Tontine. Now a regular port of call for coffee, today we met with friends for lunch in the dining room with coffee in the lounge after. Friendly efficient service topped off with fantastic choice of starter, main and dessert. Food delivered direct to person who ordered it (so rare these days) and every morsel eaten by all of us. We will be back.

After a tiring week I felt like a coffee and reading the papers on one of the large cosy sofas in the lounge of this hotel. Having waited quite a while for someone to take my order, I did get a coffee but then waited another 45 mins before the waiter told me my choice of sandwich was not available. The young waiter was helpful and concerned, but the older more senior staff member shrugged his shoulders and said that sometimes they just run out of ingredients. No apology. As a previous reviewer says, I did not feel welcome here. I will not return, cosy sofas or not.

We wanted a treat and had a voucher so went for dinner. Everything was fantastic. Their Covid measures were very thorough - so had pre-dinner drinks at the table. The Strawberry daiquiry was incredible. We both had the pork belly bites starter - stunning. Then hubby had the fish pie and I had the chicken pakora flatbread - again both amazing. And then the cheesecake was the best we've ever had (I think it was Bueno flavour or something like that). The wine was great - thanks to the lovely waiter Calum who recommended that one. And the coffee was lovely too. Had to walk home (5.5 miles) to try to burn off all the calories, but it was worth it.

We came in here for lunch as we were staying in the Park hotel and the food was not fresh( ping microwave) we had an excellent 3 course lunch X 2 for under £40 fresh lovely staff great atmosphere very respectful staff to our needs ,we will be back to stay when we get the chance

Choosing a place for a quick lunch was hard enough pre Covid times, but now it's a whole lot harder!However, the restaurant in this hotel had great customer service, lovely ambience and the food was very good. They cater for gluten free and my wife loved the GF toastie. The sweet potato fries as a side were very tasty and they have a great choice of homemade cakes. Highly recommended.

Delicious food with lots of choices. Presented well. Would recommend. Staff very friendly and accommodating and nothing is any bother.

Just wanted a coffee and a coke - and the loo (all public toilets closed!!). Hadn't booked but they found us a lovely comfortable spot in the lounge and the staff were so welcoming. We will come back for food next time as it looked very enticing. Thanks for accommodating us.

Our family held our farewell gathering at The Tontine Hotel, Peebles.ALL STAFF are incredibly friendly, helpful and accommodating. The rooms are beautifully kept, very clean, shower powerful & refreshing, bathroom very clean and modern.Beds very comfortable, the whole experience of staying at the hotel is perfect. This hotel and the staff are a credit to the town of Peebles. The town is very lucky to have this hotel and their staff in the heart of the town.Thank you Kate, Gordon (&daughter), Jack, Laura, outstandingly brilliant service, friendliness and helpfulness. Food is delicious, service is excellent. There is nothing to fault/complain of. This is what hotelier is about, THE TONTINE IS A MUST. Thank you all for a excellent stay and for superb outstanding service. 100%

We decided to try the fish and chips takeaway from here during "lockdown" .Wish we had gone to the chip shop instead!! Soggy batter! Very small fish which was dry (?frozen) And to top it all brown,yes definitely Brown very soggy chips!!!All in all a disgusting effort!Most of it (after tasting only) went in the bin!!!!NEVER AGAIN!!

We stayed here for 2 nights and decided to eat in the restaurant on the first evening as it wasn't a nice evening and the menu was interesting! The food was excellent - we both chose the steak pie and it's one of the best we've ever eaten! The service was very good, too, so we ate there on the second night, too! The food was every bit as good as the previous evening and I would recommend it highly!

Last time we went there seemed hardly any staff on duty. Had an afternoon teA and it was nice but please offer champagne as an option. Prosecco is becoming a little boring. Selection for afternoon tea was ok. Wine was a bit icky this time but have had ok wines here. Time again for revamp of main seating area as looking a bit tired. Cosy however.

Just had a fantastic Sunday Lunch to celibrate a friends birthday and the meal could not have been any better. We all had the Scallop Moose as a starter and have to say it was one of the best starters I have ever had and couple this to the traditional Sunday lunch of roast beef with all the trimmings there cannot be anyone offering a better lunch anywhere. To finish we all had the meringue and again excellent. If you are thinking of somewhere to have a meal in or around Peebles there is no where better than the Tontine

A great classic hotel in the historic place of Peebles in the Scottish Borders. The hotel is in the middle of High St and it’s 210 years old. Rooms are clean, ok accep I miss a fridge ( but can store it outside the window) Friendly staff with a great atmosphere and affordable prices. They have free WiFi, but using without on your mobile plan works wuioand better.

There used to be a few really good places to dine in Peebles, sadly at a couple of them standards have deteriorated rapidly. Thankfully The Tontine still retains a high standard of hospitality. A very warm welcome as we were shown to our booked able for 4 in the Bistro. The Bistro is very comfortable, pleasant atmosphere and the staff are excellent, attentive and smartly dressed,. We had Emily Sam and a charming young man serving us(I did not catch his name). The menu has choices to suit every palate. The Vegan Burger was fantastic, delicious, served with a tasty side salad and fries . The best veggie/vegan burger I have ever had. The fish and chips, ordered by others was huge and tasty. The puddings could not be passed over, the creme brulee was perfect and the ice creams comments were 'absolutely delicious'.A lovely relaxed atmosphere and at £75 for 4 for lunch,including drinks, very reasonable. Enjoy!

Thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay. The rooms are beautifully furnished with coordinating en-suite. The function suite is being refurbished, so no doubt will be to the same high standard. The food was great & the staff very friendly and welcoming throughout.

Spent a weekend here with our teenage daughter, our dog and my parents. We were given rooms towards the back of the hotel in the annexe. Both rooms were superb, my Mother was so impressed with the pillows she went online and bought some and she is very fussy about her pillows!Our room was very spacious and we were even given a dog bowl and blanket for our little pooch which was a lovely touch. The bathroom was a good size, with the longest bath I have been in away from home and we were given huge fluffy towels which you don't often get.As we didn't want to leave the pooch in the room alone she dined with us so we weren't allowed in the reception room or the large dining room at the rear but we were more than happy to eat in the Brasserie for our breakfast and evening meal, in fact we were given the same table for the whole weekend. The bar is lovely and cosy and is a lovely area to relax after dinner.The food is fantastic, no complaints from us at all. The breakfast is ordered from a menu but in the main dining room they have out the usual cold starters of fruit, cereal, pastries etc for you to help yourself.We brought bikes with us and were given a key for the bike storage shed at the rear of the hotel which was a nice touch.The hotel is situated on the main street amongst the shops and backs out onto the riverbank which is lovely to walk along.Every single member of staff we encountered were extremely polite, helpful and friendly.We had several weekend breaks last year but this was by far the standout weekend for us, we will definitely be back to the Tontine.

My friend and I had lunch at The Tontine. It was 31st December and we hadn't booked but we were lucky to get a table. The soups we had were lovely and the sandwiches were beautful. The soiup portion was a bit stingy and this is quite an expensive place. However the staff are great and the service is excellent.

Spent the new year in this hotel, saw the deal for our new year get away on the internet and after checking out reviews I booked from 30th dec to the 2nd janLater I noticed it was a dog friendly hotel but too late to change my mind and get something else! As I’m not particularly fond of animals.I am please to say it was a great hotel, friendly staff, made us feel very comfortable, but professional in there attitude towards guests, the food was very good and I particularly liked the breakfast being ordered and served to you fresh, no buffet for hot food! No dogs allowed in the dining room,and say in rooms in a different wing of the hotel, didn’t hear any barking occasionally saw a dog in the public areas but not a problem.The gala dinner and dance to welcome in 2020 was well organised and the food was excellent qualityThe rooms are very modern and comfortable, tea and coffee making facilities in the room, shower gel and shampoo provided and beautiful white towel as required

Food superb and staff excellent. Amazing cocktails by the open fire. Real Scottish hospitality with a homely feel. Will visit again.

Microwave meals at expensive prices I would not advise anyone to go here Really spoiled our visit to Peebles

Staff are very friendly, rooms are spotless, very comfortable and spacious. Food very good. Cannot fault it dvd would definitely stay again.

Lovely setting, friendly staff, fantastic food and great value. Definitely worth a visit for an evening meal.

The Tontine retains its elegant 19th century architecture but enjoys 21st century levels of food and service.

very impressive service from the restaurant staff both morning and evening. Warm rooms given late october

Had dinner as part of group of 18 archaeologists 1/10, 2/10. Wide and interesting menu covering a range of styles, all dishes excellently cooked, well-presented and generous. Service very good and friendly, despite size of group.

Can’t comment on the food because my party of 5 didn’t get that far. The obnoxious waiter told one of my friends with a ‘shoosh, shoosh, mid-inquiry, which made our minds up to not part money on this occasion. This establishment would do well to teach this member of staff some basic manners.

Dined there on two separate occasions, food very good as was the service. A nice place to have dinner and the ambiance was good.

Called for a drink having read about the bar on the website. What a disappointing experience. Very tired bar area, surly barman and real ale not fit to paint a fence with. Don't bother.

Stopped off for a coffee here after a wander round Peebles, staff were very welcoming and the shortbread made by the owners mum was absolutely delicious.

Met with friends for dinner and were made to feel so comfortable and welcome. Such sensitive attention to dietary requirements along with good tasty Scottish menu using local ingredients. An attractive dining room with spectacular views of the hills with friendly, helpful staff. A fitting ending to our holiday and am looking forward to visiting again in the future. Thank you very much.

Went to the tontine for afternoon tea (Prosecco) and some cocktails and I couldn't be more happy! The food was fabulous and the drinks even better. Ordered cocktails called the stawbelicious and the were delightful. Jamie making the cocktails was polite and done a great job. Food tasted fresh and Prosecco arrived in a lovely crystal glasses. Couldn’t be more happy, will definitely be back

Peebles est très agréable, mais il y a du monde les vendredi et samedi soir au restaurant

Had a couple of meals here. Wide menu, food not too bad but some dishes very heavy-handed with the salt - to the point of being inedible.

We had a fabulous afternoon tea here this afternoon. I had arranged it for my sisters hen party for around 21 people. The tontine went above and beyond to provide first class service and food for the party and accommodated dietary requirements and added extras. They were so happy to have us and the staff were so friendly.

We descended on the hotel lounge (4 adults and 4 kids) for lunch this week.

Really good selection and choice of locally sourced ingredients. Cocktail bar has good selection of beverages and the outlook onto Peebles High Street is particularly fine if sitting in outdoor seated area at front of building.

We had a very tasty meal in the bistro. Friendly service, and very well cooked venison steak, chicken salad, homemade burger and puddings.

We stopped here during the day and had scones, coffee and hot choc. All of it was to die for! Even the GF scone was incredible!!

We stayed overnight at the end of June, the room was lovely, clean and comfortable. Staff were really helpful and friendly and nothing was any trouble to them. Breakfast was gorgeous, really “hearty” and tasty. Would definitely recommend and would stay again

We had dinner in the restaurant and the service was extremely poor. As the restaurant emptied out, the service went from poor to practically non-existent. When we tried to order coffees to end our dinner, we were told that the coffee machine had been shut off for the night!

Just returned from a 2 night stay at this Hotel. Staff very attentive and friendly and indeed recognised us when shopping.

The hotel and restaurant is centrally located on the Main Street. The main dinning room has a Georgian assembly room feel although there is also a more modern bistro to eat in. Service was swift. The starter of a mini chicken and leek pie in a red wine reduction was bursting with flavour and the pastry was beautiful. The fish pie Main was gorgeous. I have never had a fish pie so loaded with fish , good large chunks of haddock, salmon, king prawns and mussels all topped with a smooth mash- left no room for dessert.Only quibble was wine could have been more chilled. But good honest hearty fare.

Great for family and friends. Hotel is clean, reception staff are polite and courteous, and helpful.

After spending much of the day on the Glentress MTB trails we decided on the Tontine as it seemed like somewhere a bit with a calm ambience and attention to detail. It met our expectations and provided a lovely experience. Staff were incredibly polite from making the table booking to paying the bill. The menu was simple but very appealing. Cullen Skunk as a starter was a good balance of fishy and creamy. The steak was generous and cooked on point (medium rare). As mentioned, all staff were great but a particular stand out was Jack who dealt with most of our meal. I rarely write reviews but I felt I should given the worthwhile feeling I felt coming away. We will be back!

What an amazing place to stay, this is the second time we have stayed here now and this visit was even better than the first. We had booked in for our wedding anniversary and were not disappointed. We received a beautiful card from the owners and staff with a picture of the hotel on it wishing us a happy anniversary. The food at dinner time was delicious and plenty of it. Breakfast is cooked to order and fresh and tasty. Can't wait to stay here again. Nothing is too much effort for any of the staff. Beautiful clean friendly welcoming home from home.

The wife and I popped in here for a couple of drinks, we were served quickly and efficiently and had no complaints, the bar area was quiet but the main foyer was bouncing, we were in the public bar as non residents, average pricing for Peebles

We visited twice evening meal and then rendezvous with parents for lunch the following day. We were delighted to be able to take our French bulldog with us for the occasion. Evening meal we had black pudding Bon bons which were lovely and for main sirloin steak and steak pie. Steak pie was more than ample and tasty

We called in for a drink on a very sunny afternoon expecting to sit in the garden. This consisted of two tables in a courtyard! As we had our dog with us we had to sit in the bar....there are no windows and no atmosphere! All I can say about the staff is....pass the bag of cheer up!!

Six Mums,daughters and Aunts have just spend a lovely girly night away at the Tontine hotel in Peebles .... From start to finish we had a really really great night ... the accommodation was first class and rooms clean and immaculate

First time here after being highly recommended by friends and family. Expensive really for what you get but the food is lovely.

delicious cream tea with lovely little cakes and huge scones and a lovely touch of little cups of hot chocolate for my girls.

Excellent tasty food today in the Adam Room. Service was attentive and cheery. My second visit here in 2 weeks and the food both times has been superb. They also know how to serve a scone properly;)

Were warmly greeted on arrival and shown to our table with magnificent views over the River Tweed. Three of our party were gluten free and the special Mothers Day menu catered superbly for our needs with a wide choice in all three courses. A high standard of food presentation and quality. Immaculate service throughout by an attentive staff despite a very busy, full restaurant. Excellent value for money at under £24 a head.

We were a party of 4 staying at the hotel and booked a table for dinner, but left after 25 minutes because no one had even tried to take our drinks order. Breakfast the next day was a similar shambles, took 20 minutes to get a coffee and ages to order food, which did come relatively quickly. That evening, as one of our party really wanted to use the restaurant we gave it another chance. Service was still slow but the food was good when it came, but on a different table things were not so good. They had ordered food before we arrived, but their service was appalling, with two dishes arriving about 20 minutes after all the others. Appalling, never ever seen that before.

The staff serving us for dinner really could not care about the food or what we thought about it, I will certainly not return or suggest it to others. I complimented my starter which was very good but my main course was halibut and it was cooked to destruction, I let the staff know what I thought but nobody could care.

We received a Wowcher for Christmas, for a two night stay with cream tea upon arrival at the lovely Tontine hotel. It did not disappoint. Peebles itself was a wonderful place to visit, with various pubs, restaurants and shops to enjoy, friendly locals, and a beautiful walk along the River Tweed to experience, and the Tontine was in a perfect location to enjoy it all. With friendly staff who greeted us upon arrival and continuously throughout the day, a delicious breakfast (with your choice as to how big or small you wish it to be) included with our booking, clean, spacious rooms, and a cosy common area with a roaring fire to enjoy a spot of cream tea. All of this added to what was an amazing Scottish adventure. Thank you Tontine.

My husband and I spent a Saturday night at the Tontine in January this year , The room was probably the nicest I’ve ever stayed in , full en-suite bathroom with roll top bath , very luxurious furniture and bed . We also had a delicious meal in the restaurant, my husband is Vegan and he was fully catered for . Considering it’s posit very close to a busy road there was minimal road noise . Just fabulous .

5 star service and food in the bar and the restaurant. the waiters are very efficient and well mannered. food is exceptional see main review

Spontaneous lunch with family member on a Wednesday afternoon, the place was packed, always a good sign. Informed if we come back in about ten minutes we would have a table, a good indication that the staff are on the ball and care about providing a service beyond the star rating...!

If you want to stay in a hotel with old style charm this is the place for you. It’s beautiful dining room with high arch windows and crystal chandeliers take you to a time gone by, as do the warm and friendly public areas with sumptuous leather chairs and comfortable couches. The staff are fabulous and understand customer service attending efficiently and cheerfully to your every need, nothing is too much trouble. The owners go out of their way to make you feel as if you are their most important guests leaving you feeling special. All this and a first class restaurant and well stocked bar will suit all tastes. The menu ranges from bar food favourites to high end restaurant food using the best of local ingredients. We were on a DB&B; deal and each morning has a sumptuous full Scottish breakfast, or scrambled eggs and smoked salmon or poached haddock. There is also a full continental buffet and vegetarian option. Not to mention porridge. In the evening we partook of the best steaks, pheasant and my favourite Cullen Skink. Many places today skimp on staff not here there are staff a plenty to ensure your experience is the best. The surrounding area is beautiful with lovely River walks and castles near by. In the town it’s self there are lots of artisan shops among the delightful old buildings of the High Street We will be back as soon as we can

Dropped in on our regular hogmanay visit to Peebles. Very busy as usual but staff were attentive and on the ball.

Very good meal at tontine we will for sure go back best place to eat in peebles back home to the west midlands in morning

I can honestly say that this hotel gives great old fashioned service with a modern twist. From the second we got through the door we were greeted by a lovely man who helped check us in and showed us to our room. We had upgraded to a superior room and it was lovely and cosy and immaculate.

My husband and I booked an overnight stay to celebrate, his birthday / retirement. What a good choice, not far from our home in Edinburgh, but we thoroughly enjoyed our short stay. We had our evening meal in the restaurant, which was lovely, and reasonably priced. The following morning breakfast, which was amazing, we did not eat again until our evening meal, around 7 pm!!

We love staying at the Tontine Hotel, Kate, Gordon and the staff always give us a warm welcome and ensure our stay is an enjoyable one. We have been visiting the hotel annually with a group of 15 friends for nearly 20 years and they couldn’t do more for us. Rooms are well appointed and beds are sooooo comfortable, breakfast is delicious and we always have evening meal here too as the food is exceptional, especially the scallops. We would highly recommend

Thank you so much to all at The Tontine for our annual Christmas Lunch today. The Christmas Lunch menu is really impressive and, as in the last few years, the staff helped the Peebles MS Society organise a most enjoyable lunch.

Been going here for years, on last visit we had pate starter made at Gosford farm. No chefs at Tontine ? Both had fish. Boiled potatoes were microwaved very soggy. Not good enough. Tea was cheap catering tea. Terrible. Coffee was same.

I moved to Peebles with my family a week ago, and I’ve already visited the Tontine twice for lunch! First time with my daughter on the comfy couches, then again today with my husband, daughter & parents in the dining room. We loved the cheery service, AMAZING chips & altogether lovely food....they were VERY busy but still smiling....I think it’s good value for money on the whole in the Tontine. Looking forward to trying the afternoon tea next!

Called in with friends for Sunday Lunch. Greeted and seated by an older gentleman who cracked a joke or two. Very friendly and efficient staff. Food was excellent. Nice to get decent roast beef and not horrible old topside. This was fresh cooked and tasted fantastic with a good selection of vegetables.Well done Chefs and staff

Very difficult finding a dog friendly cafe in Peebles. Such a shame. The various cafes are missing trick, and custom (see how successful Kirkby Lonsdale addresses this)! However The Tontine Hotel welcomed us. A courteous young man showed us to the dog friendly bar, fetched us two good flat whites and croissants. My wife and I were so relieved and valued the friendly and efficient service. So, if you have a dog and, like us, wanted to do some walks around Peebles fuelled by local coffee and cakes...The Tontine Hotel will welcome you....and your dog. Recommended

A beautiful hotel with wonderful kitsch chic decor and mahoosive beds, the breakfast we had was amazing and the bar served us until we were merry. Great service and staff and they love dogs.

My husband and I dined here on our 3rd wedding anniversary, as we were looking for somewhere that would feel that little bit special, and we certainly got that here at The Tontine.

We had breakfast lunch and dinner in the hotel and all 5 of us 7 for dinner enjoyed it. Plus my uncle said it was the best porridge he has ever had.

We have eaten in the Bistro at the Tontine on a number of occasions - always excellent. Great menu with lots of choice. Locally sourced food and always fresh and tasty. Nive relaxed atmosphere. Drinks list comprehensive and sensibly priced. Overall good value-for-money for the high quality food. Service really fantastic - special mention to Alex our waiter who was professional, friendly, efficient and knowledgeable about the menu. We had a really enjoyable meal,,, Highly recommended - you wont be disappointed!

Stopped for lunch mainly because we could take our dog in with us. Delighted to see that the menu informs you of “dairy free” and “dairy free available” for the items on the menu. One of our group cannot have milk so ordered the steak pie which was marked “dairy free”. He was so disappointed when the pie arrived without the pastry - surely this should have been marked “dairy free available”! Apart from that the food and service was ok.

Ate here recently, as there menu looked very good for the money, and offered a good gluten free selection. I had the G/F haddock and chips and peas, which was very good, and my partner had the Haggis neepsand Tatties in a whisky sauce off the normal menu..both were very good meals, and the service was excellent. restaurant, clean and friendly, would definitely eat there again

We stayed at The Tontine for one night as we were mountain biking in the nearby Glentress Forrest. Everything was excellent - but especially the service from each individual member of the team, we’ll done to you all for making guests feel so welcome!

Visited here for dinner as was playing Golf not to far away, it really did not disappoint. The food & service were second to none, just ashame as live miles away, or would be a regular. Thankyou for a enjoyable meal.

We ate dinner here, the food was really good with service to match. Would recommend for anyone in Peebles looking for a tasty meal!

From stepping through the door you are made to feel very welcome at this hotel. The room was simple but spacious and clean, bathroom had a huge shower. We ate in the wonderful dining room with family. The meal was fabulous with a varied menu offering enough choice, tasty and well presented dishes. Only small criticism was the wait for pre-dinner drinks, and one of the waiters not liking it when we pointed out the drinks he delivered were not what we ordered. All other staff were polite and attentive, without being intrusive. Very busy place for a Monday night!

Tried to have a meal here a few times but they stop serving through the day and start up again at 6pm. You can have sandwiches though if that's all you fancy.

Lovely hotel and great staff, third visit but disappointed this time, room comfortable and clean, Toilet seat needs replacing tho as degenerated. Main dissappointment food, Sunday roast v average, cheese m biscuits poor, dried up, awful curry chutney. Today’s salad swimming in oil not nice did tell waiter, no feedback from chef. May return but only for B.B.