The 10 Best Bars & Clubs in Scottish Borders, Scotland

June 29, 2021 Darwin Bolte

A short distance from Edinburgh is a landscape strewn with sturdy hill forts, ancient castles and ruined abbeys that hints at the tumult of the past. It's quite at odds with the picturesque rolling, if windswept, sheep-studded hills and quiet valleys that make all seem agreeably placid to today’s visitor. At its heart are the ruins of four medieval abbeys with Jedburgh, the most complete, the best to visit first for its insights into monastic life. Of the others, Melrose is both the pick of the bunch, and also close to Abbotsford, the sometime home of the Romantic novelist Sir Walter Scott, and a splendid receptacle for his engrossing collection of historical curios. There are fine country houses to visit, notably Mellerstain for its exquisite Robert Adam interiors, and Manderston, the enjoyable swan song of the Edwardian Country House. Anglers should note that the River Tweed is also one of Scotland’s finest salmon-fishing rivers.
Restaurants in Scottish Borders

1. The Belters Bar

23 Castlegate, Jedburgh TD8 6AS Scotland +44 1835 862380
Excellent
83%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 24 reviews

The Belters Bar

Reviewed By blondebombshellnufc - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Found this little gem spending the weekend in Jedburgh. We went in to cool down after watching the Jedburgh Parade, we were made to feel so welcome, we had a Scottie Burger and Satay Burger, both were huge portions and piping hot, both meals came with coleslaw and OMG it was delicious, it was so fab that we went back the next day, we told our friends, who were staying at the same camp site and they went too, they were also very impressed, when we left on the Sunday and Lorraine gave me some coleslaw to take home. thank you Gordon and Lorraine for such a fab weekend, we will definitely be back xxx

2. Rutherfords Micropub

38 The Square, Kelso TD5 7HL Scotland +44 7803 208460 [email protected] http://www.rutherfordsmicropub.co.uk
Excellent
82%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 161 reviews

Rutherfords Micropub

Rutherfords is the perfect antidote to modern life. The very FIRST Micropub in Scotland. Pop in for a perfect pint of Real Ale, a hand-raised pork pie, a very special, fresh cocktail or Scottish craft gin on-tap, through a microscope. Yes... really. We also now offer our own totally natural cocktails, including Pornstar Martinis and our own take on the Cosmo... the Kelsopolitan! Great chat and NO interruptions from music, gaming machines or Television. It's the small things in life that matter.

Reviewed By SusiePie66 - Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom

Visited this cool little micro pub twice on two cold wintery days and had the warmest of welcomes. Superb beers and gins. Cozy and quirky, friendly atmosphere and even a folk group who put a huge smile on our faces with their rendition of BeeGees ‘Stayin’ Alive’ :-)

3. The Golden Bannock

4 West High Street, Lauder TD2 6TE Scotland +44 1578 722324 https://www.facebook.com/TheGoldenBannock/?rf=119073868146172
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 2 reviews

The Golden Bannock

4. The Salmon Inn

54 Bank Street, Galashiels TD1 1EP Scotland +44 7793 591656 http://www.salmoninn.co.uk/
Excellent
78%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
6%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 18 reviews

The Salmon Inn

5. Ladhope Inn

33 High Buckholmside, Galashiels TD1 2HR Scotland +44 1896 752446
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Ladhope Inn

6. The Bridge Inn

72 Port Brae, Peebles EH45 8AW Scotland +44 1721 720589
Excellent
67%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 66 reviews

The Bridge Inn

Reviewed By bigdukesimo - Sandy, United Kingdom

This pub has won many awards so had to visit when visiting the area. As soon as you go in, you can see its a proper pub and had very friendly locals and very well kept real ale.

7. The Fleet Bar

The Fleet Masons Wynd, Eyemouth TD14 5HG Scotland +44 1890 750950 http://sabelly5.wixsite.com/thefleetpublichouse
Excellent
60%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5 reviews

The Fleet Bar

8. The Central Bar

6-8 Northgate, Peebles EH45 8RS Scotland +44 1721 725996 [email protected] http://wwww.facebook.com/TheCentralBarPeebles
Excellent
33%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
8%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 12 reviews

The Central Bar

Welcome to The Central Bar, Peebles. Situated in the heart of the beautiful town of Peebles on the Northgate. We are a popular bar for locals and tourists alike. Serving an extensive range of quality gins and malt whiskies at competitive prices. We show all live sports on BT and Sky Sports and also have pool table and dart board for customer use. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and welcoming bar and we look forward to seeing you soon.

9. Hunters Hall

56-58 High Street, Galashiels TD1 1SE Scotland +44 1896 759795
Excellent
27%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
7%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 41 reviews

Hunters Hall

10. h2o bar & restaurant

88 Overhaugh Street, Galashiels TD1 1DP Scotland +44 7880 711100
Excellent
60%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
13%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 15 reviews

h2o bar & restaurant

Reviewed By KemMitchell

Ordered a round of cocktails for home delivery, been so missing cocktail nights due to lockdown and wow was not disappointed. They were good measures and tasted just the same as they would from a bar. Quick delivery and great customer service, well done team H20 for working so hard for all for customer throughout this difficult time. Hope to order again soon maybe even get a second round next time

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