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Got 2 pizzas delivered with no tomato or cheese on it. Thinking we are stupid and battered bread instead of an actual pizza. Total con men stay away

With its dark wood furnishings, including a very large gantry, and most of the wall space covered in framed rugby strips, photos etc, the public bar in the Black Swan could almost be described as dark and old fashioned. It can also feel cramped at times as everyone tends to shun the other bar (and rightly so - ‘cos it’s horrible). The public bar is a place where you have a decent chance of meeting some wee, unintelligible drunk bloke (or two) in the corner, but it is also a place where it is easy to strike up conversation with locals at the bar. In many ways the Swan is like a pub from the past and is pretty unique in Kelso. Perhaps that’s why we always come in whenever we visit the town. It is an ordinary, no frills, traditional Scottish pub with good service and good lager and good banter. It suits us perfectly well.

Thankyou to the lovely man who paid for my food today. Currently scoffing it at work..bless you thanks for making my day

We order quite often from Lychee for take away, first time food was amazing, best Chinese however the last few times including only a day ago food was not great. Noodles well over cooked and mushy with no flavour,spring rolls good , prawn toast ok, pork sweet and sour not good, sauce was like a let’s syrup so sweet no flavour and the salt and pepper chicken was well over cooked and completely far too salty to eat. It was too salty last time also. Prawn crackers ok but they did not seem as fresh as they have been before, they should be cooked the same day. I’m a chef so I’m highly critical. Hope you can sort this out as I will mention it next time I order which will hopefully. It be the last time !

Nice pub with efficient & helpful staff. They have Green tea as well!

This hotel is awful. It looks nothing like the website pictures. The whole place is rundown and filthy. On our first morning the waiter said there was a mix up with the food order and he thought he had some rice krispies somewhere but we're still waiting for them to arrive. There was then a greasy cooked breakfast plonked on a plate. When new residents arrived they were given wet towels for their room and the owner was very intimidating when they complained. Next morning at breakfast they were given the same excuse as us about the lack of breakfast foodstuffs. Don't know how this place is still open. Avoid at all costs.

Great to see this place back open again.

Good selection of beers. Tropicana beer on tap was really good.

Visited Peebles n had lunch at Cross Keys, lovely food , great service with a lovely setting, pleased to say the whole of the premises are now dog friendly including the rooms for those staying overnight, this hasn't been the policy of the previous owners, well worth a visit n would return to stay over and enjoy the wonderful beer garden

Good value for money and really friendly helpful team

This was the first place to eat we found after walking up the hill from the abbey car park. The menu was reasonable and it was busy and the staff friendly. I had chicken goujons and chips which was very generous and large, and my husband had fish and chips - also reasonably sized. There is a small car park a little nearer by the town hall.

I had initially gone for lunch to a different little cafe in Peebles down an alleyway and the soup was priced at £7.50! I saw it go by about to be served to a customer and it didn’t merit the high price so I crossed the road and saw the Tontine Hotel. Here it was so quiet and I went in and saw the beautiful Adam Dining room with traditional character, space and lovely views over the hills. I ordered the soup of the day, Carrot and coriander with a bread roll and it was thick and delicious. Only £5.50! I decided to order the Eggs Benedict too and there are various toppings but I chose Haggis. I have to say I was really impressed when the plate was placed in front of me!! It looked delicious and having cut into both eggs, each was perfectly cooked with a just right perfect runny yolk! See pics! The girls serving were very welcoming and pleasant. I’ll def go again and absolutely recommend. It’s a shame they have no menu outside as the dining room at lunch time had just me on a Tuesday at 1230! I had initially looked for a menu outside and there was none but thought I’d take the chance and go in. I mentioned it and the girl said there is a scannable app thing to check the menu. I’m fairly tech minded but I know a lot of elderly also visit Peebles in a day out. They wouldn’t think to scan it and check online and WiFi is pretty poor. Just a tip from me but I think an outside menu would increase your business and yummy offerings get the tastes buds working, and it’s well worth shouting about as it was delicious!

We love The Plough, and were very happy to try the food from the new Chef. The choice of burgers is fantastic, and I highly recommend the Chilli one, so tasty. If you like good food, cold beer and a warm atmosphere, get yourself there!

Very average hotel that is definitely not a 4 star hotel. Restaurant decor is dated (threadbare fabric on the sofas), choice of real ales limited to one, dinner specials had sold out by 7.45 pm and breakfast very average (burnt toast, potato scone not properly cooked, ordered poached egg that came fried with excuses that the chef is very busy). Frankly for the same price Premier Inn does things much better.

Lovely location.Excellent coffee but spoilt by dogs being taken out for coffee by their owners/parents.Dogs barking.Get a grip I like dogs but they should not be in cafes and restaurants.