The best restaurants serving British food in Lowlands

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

Excellent with allergies. They listened and understood to my complex allergies. Then they delivered a beautiful meal to meet my needs.

Great food and service. We always try and visit once a month and never disappointed. Always good service and friendly team

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.

I just rocked up to reception with no booking, they couldn't have been more helpful, they sorted me a lovely spotless room, I ate in the restaurant the food was delicious, very friendly helpful staff, highly recommend.

Nice pub. Just had a drink but the menu and food looked good. Friendly staff

Great place fir a pint, Phil and the team are brilliant, nothings too much trouble.

Nice place to go for drinks and a bite to eat. We visited a few times while staying in Stranraer. The service was good and the staff friendly.

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.

Went in to have a quick drink after arriving and stayed for 5 hours. Such friendly staff and local clientele. Great atmosphere. We bumped in to friends from home and ended up having dinner there too. Food was amazing and very reasonable. Would highly recommend. Pity about the entitled customer who made a fool of himself shouting at the lovely staff.

Lovely, cozy bar. Great chicken leek, mushroom cassarole. Must have been half a chicken in it, delicious. Starter tomatoe soup, enough for two, delicious. Great service.