The Winton in East Lothian

My wife and I went early Saturday evening for an anniversary dinner. The starters were excellent, but then the main courses arrived. My wife had the Sea Bass, expecting a reasonable sized piece of fish, she received a few thin pieces of tail end the skin was very rubbery. The accompanying, what she thought was something aubergine based vegetables,didn't look appetising at all, in fact it had a resemblance to something a dog had regurgitated. I had the Beef and Bone Marrow burger. This at the start was a very tasty burger albeit, with the dressings rather oily, until I got to the last mouth full, which appeared to be more marrow than beef, which I had to remove from my mouth rather quickly. At this point I decided against a dessert, I had one from our freezer when I got home. We had passed The Winton many times and had said we must try it. We had returned from an Holiday the day before and with it being our anniversary I thought we would go rather than cook at home. I am sorry I did now. To be honest I found The Winton to be slightly overpriced but under average food quality when compared to other restaurants in the surrounding area. Very unlikely we would return.

Out for a late lunch with my Dad. He had the soup and I had a fig and feta salad. Both starters were divine. My Dad had the macaroni and I had a small fish and chips. They were both wonderful

Dinner First time visiting and definitely be back the food was excellent also the service again excellent 5 stars from us 16th October Date of visit: October 2024

Lovely food and welcoming staff.

Our first time visiting The Winton. Super, attentive service. Food was delicious and decor lovely.

Fabulous food in a wonderful environment. The staff were friendly and attentive. Highly recommended.

Very quiet place, very good service, good food

For our first meal in Scotland we dined at "The Winton" and what a great discovery in this pretty village! A very warm welcome, we felt immediately at ease, a very pretty place and the meal was delicious!! I recommend +++

The old Winton Arms is now a contemporary and excellent pub / restaurant! We had a great lunch yesterday, brilliant food served by the friendly and efficient team. Great VFM. Looking forward to a return visit two weeks tomorrow for my big birthday!

⭐ Absolutely fantastic! ⭐ Popped in for an impromptu lunch which didn't disappoint. The food was excellent and the service was perfect, the staff were so personable and relaxed, we absolutely loved the 'non-stuffy' vibe of the place. I hope the management and owners know how lucky they are to have such excellent staff. Thank you for having us and we can't wait to come back.

Second time experiencing and lovely as always 🙏🏻

The service at The Winton was incredible. We had a young guy and a woman who served us (sorry, I don’t know the names). I called initially to change our booking time to an hour later, and then to say we were going to be late. The staff were so accommodating and nothing was any trouble for them. I had the chicken wings and some truffle fries. The chicken wings were delicious with a great flavour, plus they gave me a bowl of water to clean my hands in. The truffle fries were ok, not the best I’ve had. My husband had the pie, which he said is the best pie he has ever had. It’s a great compliment as we travel a lot/eat out a lot. It wasn’t a cheap meal but completely worth it. Would recommend to anyone!

Outstanding! In every way, food was phenomenal, lovely service, and beautiful surroundings, really impressed would definitely recommend and we will go back.

It gets busy - so book. You won’t regret it. Whether for an intimate small table or a table for 20 - they can accommodate and make it all run so smoothly (well organised and attentive staff). In our large group - all were happy: the kids, the veggies, the meat eaters and especially those ordering the sticky toffee for dessert…what a treat with the glazed banana. Enjoy!

Great pub doing modern country pub meals. The mac and cheese was incredible! There is an outside seating area and multiple rooms in the main dining area. Well worth a visit!

Great food. Dog friendly. Could do with more parking space.

Always a lovely atmosphere and great food. Made for a lovely birthday dinner

Nice place but food very poor. Club sandwich was only 2 slices of bread instead of usual 3 for a club sandwich and only toasted on outside so was very wet and soggy inside. Bacon was 2 strips of fatty streaky bacon which had to remove as inedible. Steak pie poor, soggy pastry and brick hard vegetables. Expensive for very poor sub standard food. We won’t be back.

Ordered the small fish and chips (£14) - the fish was about 2mm thick and no bigger than a small envelope. Surprisingly, the triple cooked chips were both black/burnt and also soggy - quite the achievement and totally inedible. Apart from that the pea puree & tarter sauce were nice.

We ate at lunchtime on a Sunday as a group of six. Surroundings were exceptional. Service was very good. All food was superb. Some of our group had the Sunday roast beef dinner saying it was the best they had had eating out. All food was fresh, perfectly presented and served perfectly not. Very highly recommended.

We ate at lunchtime on a Sunday as a group of six. Surroundings were exceptional. Service was very good. All food was superb. Some of our group had the Sunday roast beef dinner saying it was the best they had had eating out. All food was fresh, perfectly presented and served perfectly not. Very highly recommended.

Lovely evening, excellent service, fabulous food though the special starter of a scallop with other little tasty bits was rather expensive for what it was. All in all a great meal and we'll be back - thank you

We had a great lunch at Winton. The steak pie and steak sandwich was very good and we also ordered triple cook chips … they tasted amazing.. Will definitely go back to sample other foods on the menu also have to mention the service the guy serving was friendly and very attentive. Than you

So nice to dine locally and have decent unhurried service and lovely food We will certainly be back.

Went for Sunday lunch with family. We all had roast beef with all the trimmings which was delicious. The sticky toffee pudding and cheesecake also were very acceptable. Hope to return.

The winton is a lovely place to eat,meet friends .We were there on Sunday and it was busy and the staff looked and sounded stressed. The food is good, then only criticism I have is the roast potatoes were burnt and there was only 2 per person.I might go back and give it a other good just to see if there is a difference. Also not the cheapest place to eat

Great food, lovely staff. Trish was very helpful.

My “go to” local place for dinner or lunch out. Food and service always excellent. Light and airy. Tables not too close together so you can have a private conversation. Just love it!

We visited the Winton last Thursday for the first time and it was excellent! My husband had the Cullen Skink soup to start with, which was divine. I had the Chicken main and he had the Mussels. We finished with Chocolate Fondant. Every course was fantastic. Staff were very accomodating. Trish showed us where the toilets etc were, after warmly greeting us. Dan was informative on all the food & managed to secure us a table, despite the restaurant being busy when we hadn't pre booked. Every staff member was polite and helpful. Lovely ambience to this place. Dog friendly and our large breed dog was also made very welcome, with treats and a bowl of water. We would definitely visit again when in East Lothian. Thoroughly recommend the Winton!

Love the Winton probs as it was my childhood home from 1965 till my dad retired 1984

Thought we'd try The Winton for lunch as have driven past a number of times. Very pleasantly surprised, lovely main dining room, service was excellent and friendly. Had our dog and they couldn't have been more accommodating. Food was lovely and tasty. I think we've just found a new lunch favourite!

We had a lovely night, very much enjoyed the food, appreciated the excellent service and will definitely be returning soon. Many thanks to the staff.

Great place and will definitely be back , the food and cocktails were first class 👌🏽

Pretty uninspiring venue, bland decor and old fashioned vibe. Food was nice, fairly cheap but nothing special. Wouldn't rush back.

Amazing vegan food and fantastic staff, especially Dan.

Had a family Birthday meal here this evening for a group of 20. Absolutely stunning from start to finish! Food fresh, localy sourced and easily one of the nicest dining experiences I have had in a very long time (Easily 2 years!) Cullen skink was divine. Steak pie melted in your mouth with the most amazing buttery pastry. Lastly service by our waiter Dan was nothing short of exceptional. Amazing Interaction with all the guests and nothing was too much trouble. He went above and beyond and is an absolute credit to the restaurant!! It was my first time here and it certainly won't be my last!!!

Absolutely loved our first visit to the Winton last weekend, so much so we're going again tomorrow. What really made our experience amazing was our waiter, Dan. What an incredible guy! So helpful, kind and polite - we had an issue in the car park and Dan handled the situation amicably & professionally. He went above and beyond and he's an absolute asset to the team!

Went to the Winton for the first time on Mother’s day with the family. Food and service were both fantastic and overall atmosphere of the restaurant. Will definitely be back!

So 12 of my family went there for Mothers Day,food was fantastic,so was the service!! The other thing which made our day was Daniel(i think thats his name) long curly hair with glasses,such a funny guy,he even managed to get in a few family pics😂😂we will defo be back xx

Wonderful food. Great menu choices. Friendly and attentive staff. We had a very enjoyable evening and can't wait for our next visit.

Amazing place for a meal , brilliant staff, great food but have to just state the high chairs are terrible , to low for tables, no trays, really dangerous our granddaughter ended up hurting herself as did the table beside us little boy. Not well thought through

Excellent food and service. Lovely place. We will definitely return.

Beautiful food and great service. Would definitely recommend

We had an amazing evening celebrating my parents 60th wedding anniversary with a party of 9. The staff were lovely and very attentive and the food was delicious.I couldn’t recommend the Winton enough.

Attractive interior. Friendly staff. Excellent pub food.

Thoroughly enjoyed the steak pie served by friendly, attentive staff.

We had a lovely experience at The Winton. Trish warmly greeted us at the door (and showed us where the bathrooms are, I wish everywhere did this!) and continued to provide an exceptional level of service throughout our meal. The food was amazing and the portion sizes were large; we were stuffed! The drinks were also tasty and served with great enthusiasm from the sommelier. The atmosphere was warm and cosy but still lively. I had such a good time that I had booked to return the following week, before we even left. Highly recommend.

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Lovely meal in stylish atmosphere

Food was lovely, attentive waiter service and a good ambience. Highly recommend a visit

Great food at a fair price and wonderful staff

I cannot overstate how exciting it was for my gluten free wife to be able to choose from so many dishes. This is the gold standard as far as she's concerned. The execution of the dishes did justice to the produce, much of which was locally and ethically sourced. Our server, Trish, was welcoming, knowledgeable, going above and beyond on account of my wife's dietary requirements. The dining areas on offer vary from open and bright to snug and intimate, which provides options to suit every occasion. Can't wait to be back, a real Sunday afternoon treat.

Great service (and banter) from Dan and the food was freshly cooked & super tasty!

Never had a bad experience at Winton. We were having a family get together and you looked after us so well .All the staff are excellent and the young lady serving our table was so pleasant. The food was excellent as usual and thank you for making it a special day

Great service, food, drink and atmosphere.

Lovely place...foods nice, bit pricey.

Very good food and service. The venison was excellent! Nice babble when full but could easily chat to my wife. The setting/main room isn't particularly special but did note two smaller rooms that looked to be for groups or private hire. Decent bar. Great to have places like this nearby so don't always have to trek into the city for a special occasion.

We popped in for drinks and nibbles with our dog. Great festive atmosphere, relaxing background music and soft lighting made our experience really enjoyable. Service was excellent too. We felt very welcome with our dog and look forward to being back soon!

Lovely place and great food. Only reason it's not a solid 5 stars is the chips weren't that good. The steak pie, battered fish and the sticky toffee pudding were all to die for. Would definitely go back.

Great food lovely place great service lots of parking

Lovely food and the service was excellent. Friendly staff that truly cared that we enjoyed our food. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit

Soggy cold chips, fish was nearly all batter. I have had a good meal here but this did not meet that standard.

Friendly and considerate service, together with good food!

Had our 50th anniversary meal here it wasn't the cheapest but staff and food excellent

Great place, great food, great Sunday meal

We had a cocktail to take a break before our tour at the Glenkinchie distillery. The pub is really pretty, in a chic, very warm Scottish countryside atmosphere. The staff is efficient and smiling, the cocktails were delicious.

A beutiful restaurant to celebrate an special occasion. Good food and service attentive.

A lovely meal and great service

Super friendly staff and amazing food and ambience

Lovely place for Sunday dinner- roast was great!

If you’re in the area I highly recommend stopping in for a meal here! We were travelling through and I was absolutely delighted to find somewhere wholesome that offers wonderful food and truly exceptional service. I was close enough to overhear the head chef ask the waitstaff if I enjoyed my burger when the plate was brought back. Wonderful people who genuinely care about what they offer. I’m also gluten free which can be tricky but these guys have plenty of options and were so helpful and kind with any changes and support. Will be back for sure, thanks team

Every mouthful of every course was amazing. Staff all very friendly. Will definitely be back! 👍👍

Spectacular restaurant with excellent food in pencaitland

Food was amazing, service was top notch too

Lovely meal. And nothing was too much trouble after making a mess with the delicious Korean chicken wings 😊👍

I was happy with the experience until I received the bill. I noticed I had been charged £3.50 for a soda and lime and £1.50 for a soda water, seriously! (In my local eatery it costs £0.50 for a pint of soda and lime). I really don’t mind paying for things but one thing I really hate is being ripped off, £2 for a dash of lime?!?! That is some serious mark up. You can buy a bottle of lime cordial for £2 and you’d get about 30 dashes of lime from that, £60 mark up?!? Outrageously greedy of this owner and a complete rip off. I won’t be back.

Food was amazing. Staff was friendly.

Absolutely lovely place with amazing food and very nice staff! Can only recommend to visit it

Lovely local restaurant, with extremely friendly and helpful staff. Absolutely outstanding food that is served in perfect timing. Had a lovely meal for our anniversary. We will definately be back and recommend you to all our friends and family. Thank you!

The food was excellent. Staff were very attentive. I will definitely be back. Beautiful place

Lovely surroundings and staff, prices similar to other restaurants e.g.£5 per pint. Meals were lovely but the vegetarian menu was the usual macaroni cheese, goats cheese.

Very positive experience. Attentive staff, and first class service throughout

As a family outing the expectations were high, food good, service needs improvement

Had a lovely meal on the 10th, this was our first visit to the winton. The staff were professional but not on your face, this made for a relaxing evening. The restaurant food was excellent and the facilities were good. This is a place which is well worth going to we will be back again.

Our server Trish was amazing, really made us feel like nothing was too much trouble, made us laugh, and took care of our every need. Food was phenomenal (try the olives, as well as the steak pie and garlic mash). Also brought a bowl of water for our dog, huge bonus. Will definitely be returning.

Had a lovely leisurely lunch at ‘The Winton’. Beautifully presented fresh food and varied menu. Service excellent and waitress and waiter very attentive and courteous. Ambience pleasing and surroundings bright and airy.

Popped in for lunch on on the way to North Berwick. What a lovely place they’ve turned this into. We were all more than happy with our food and the service was excellent. Will definitely be back for dinner! I’ve only slightly gone down on atmosphere because it was early and not many people in yet.

We went to the Winton last night to celebrate my sister's birthday. The staff could not have been more accommodating, attentive and friendly. The food was delicious and we had a lovely evening. With special thanks for their help with the cake!

Friendly, nice eating areas, especially the main with the opening roof sections.

Lovely tasty food and wine, staff very friendly and attentive. Would definitely recomend.

Very up market restaurant and catered for gluten free. I would visit again.

Cozy and parochial. Free parking and plenty seats. That was before the refurbishment. Now The Winton is a fully fledged bar/bistro serving good food and drinks. The new decor is lovely and there's plenty space. You can still enjoy a drink in the bar area. Recommended.

Great place to eat with a great offering. Good to see chefs through the window

What an awesome place for lunch, great menu, great tasting good, nice drinks selection. Lovely friendly staff, will be back.

Excellent service and possibly the best burger I've ever had. The whole table were blown away by the food and service

Very expensive for what we had. £21.50 for a roast beef??????

Excellent food in great surroundings

Absolutely amazing meal, perfectly cooked. Waitress staff were really nice and friendly. Well done all

Delicious food, dogs were also welcome

Just had a small drink here to use the toilet and move on. Very fancy place and has a great open plan for when the sun is out. Pleasant