The best restaurants serving British food in Midlothian Edinburgh and Lothian

There have been many changes since we last visited Whitmuir pre-pandemic. The farm food shop has gone and has been replaced by Junkshop Antiques (which used to operate from smaller premises on the site); The Dancing Light gallery apparently moved online some time ago and the vacant unit they previously occupied was due to be re-launched as a (Christmas) shop when we were there in November 2022. The café looks the same as before (minus the gallery’s paintings) but opened again under new ownership in September 2022 and now trades simply as Whitmuir Cafe. I’m glad to see the log burner remains in place as it is needed to try to keep this cavernous place warm at this time of year. Quercus Garden Plants still operate on the site however when we visited garden plants were not something we were looking to explore. At the time of our lunch visit there was a slow, steady flow of customers but these are large premises to fill so it lacked atmosphere. The menu choice is modest and we ordered up their Toastie of the Day, which was ham and cheese, served with house salad and dressing £6.95). My wife’s request to replace the sourdough bread with brown bread was met. I ordered a Bagel with chicken & lemon mayonnaise, also served with house salad and dressing (£6.25). We both enjoyed our lunch - the chicken was plentiful and tasty with the mayo, the toastie filling good quality and we both rated the house salad and dressing very highly. The only criticism was that the cutlery knives seemed blunt. The coffee we had along with the food was very good - Flat white (£2.95) and Americano (£2.60) - so we ordered another to go along with the home bakes both of which happened to be gluten free. My wife requested the smaller of the large looking slices of Treacle and Lemon tart on display, which turned out to be wise since she was unable to finish it; and I had an Almond slice which I too was unable to finish. Verdict on the cakes was “okay” however we have only rarely found a gluten free cake which we could say we really enjoyed so that is probably just our taste. Overall cost of lunch was just over £29 which we thought was good value. Staff were friendly and efficient. It’s early days for the revised format and not as attractive an overall destination for us however we wish them well. Check opening hours if travelling - seems to be Wednesday to Sunday, 10.00am until 4.00pm at present.

3 of us for a Spa treatment and lunch Arrived early to use the Spa. Called for our treatments which were all very good and enjoyable. Lunch in Orangery. Soup and sandwiches were very nice. Temperature in here was very cold and didnt heat up very quickly. Tea or coffee was extra to our Spa/ Lunch voucher.

Just got a fish supper chips were like rubber and the fish was dry it went in the bin £9.40 waisted will never go back to Frankos again

This place never disappoints and today was no different .. top class food and top class service .. best place around for any family get togethers

Had a brilliant dinner here on the 6/3. We didn’t book but they had room for us. The burger was really tasty I liked how it was cooked. Thanks to Shannon who served us on the bar for her recommendations.

Inexplicably just stopped being a restaurant. Can't find anything about it online. Open but for what purpose I don't know. Now the guests at the associated premier inn next door have nowhere to eat. We were regulars and it was great to have somewhere affordable and reliable to get a meal. We are owed an explanation.

Have been here few times for meals which are great but unfortunately today Sunday dinner wasn't chicken,gammon was quite hard tasteless rest was about cold custard was stone cold aswell really disappointed as it's a lovely place

Spent the last two days with suspected food poisoning after eating a takeaway from here for dinner on Saturday night. Both my partner and I have been very ill with vomiting and extremely upset stomachs. Cannot recommend

Been coming here for the last 25 years.... at the start 5/5 for food and for a great Saturday night out. Weekdays had the occasional tribute act or spiritualist night. The P!nk act was out of this world. Changes have made recently(since Paul left) over the last few weeks. The food menu has become simplified. Gone are the amazing meals that clearly were made with love and attention to detail. The choices now are very much like wetherspoons, you can probably hear the microwave ping. Gone are the durty fries and the easier to make chips and curry sauce or chips and cheese. The lounge bar is great if you are a bloke wanting a pint of tennants whilst sky sports plays in the background. The best thing about the place is the pub quiz. Hosted by Mac (very funny) usually won by Brian, Homer and Co.

3 delivery's we have had since 18th of December. 95 pound we have spent. First one was good. Other 2 absolutely atrocious. 1 hour and 30 mins waiting time. I phoned up to complain because food was cold. We are less than 2 miles down the road. Managers reaction to my complaint was " i think your being spiteful". Another disgrace as we're spending hard earned money on there food and it isn't good enough. Best menu in penicuick worst delivery service and quality of food!!! Re think before ordering from here

So disappointing at the lack of provision for gluten free. I come here on a very regular basis, I have a club plus membership and like to use my free coffee vouchers and will often have breakfast or lunch with friends. My daughter is coeliac, and I can honestly say in the last year since she was diagnosed I have had to choose other garden centres for coffee lunches. I have just come back today hoping for some thing better - absolutely nothing other than a carrot cake. Come on dobbies, this is 2025. You need to do better!!!

I have been going to this my local pub for over 30 years Had my wedding reception christened my grandchildren and my Step son married in the garden Lots of memories Hope Carole John and Nicki can find a long peaceful and happier times together Onwards and upwards with the new owners Please keep it a beautiful country pub x

The blacksmith forge is now closed Lidl who owned the lease terminated agreement with Witherspoon Lidl have expanded into what was the blacksmith forge leaving a much smaller area available for lease This has been taken up by a bar/ restaurant called Madison's

The prices in the cafe are absolutely a rip off. The Cakes were stale. Queue long time due to staff going as slow as possible. Staff look miserable and do not want to be there.