February 2024 by George Watson
Great welcome, great atmosphere, great food and marvellous owners.
October 2023 by Franziska Moeckel
What a hidden gem. Food is freshly made and wonderfully seasoned. Had the soup of the day (carrot ginger) and steak pie. Would go back there any day!
July 2023 by david carter
Lovely little place with exemplary service. It's such a shame we had it to ourselves. Needs better marketing, maybe such as a sign on the A7? Anyway, it's a very nice Sunday roast.
June 2023 by Mateusz ?liczniak
Great place, hreat food and drinks
May 2023 by James McDermott
Wee village restraunt/bar, good grub but closes by 10ishParking: 4 car parking, rest at side of road
January 2023 by kirstens637
My husband, son and I spent New Year in the Scottish Borders and booked a meal on 31 December at the Smiddy Bar. We had never been there before and didn't know what it would be like. However, our expectations were exceeded - the dinner was excellent, for both the carnivore and the vegetarians. There wasn't much choice but my husband's sirloin steak was apparently very good while the butternut squash option was delicious. These were accompanied by four very tasty home-made sauces, including one made from hawthorns hand-picked in the local countryside, we were told. The dessert course was help-yourself to delectable home-made puds, presented in small glasses - but you could have two or three! The meal was rounded off with cheese and biscuits and coffee. All the above were included in the very reasonable price of £25 per head. The service was good and very friendly, the dining area small but pleasant and cosy, and altogether we had a very enjoyable evening.
November 2022 by David Cressey
It was quite quiet when we arrived but the service was excellent and the staff friendly and helpful. Would recommend ?
September 2022 by Alan Patterson
Absolutely fantastic. The quality of the food is amazing. Best steak and ale pie I've tasted. Service also excellent in this great family run restaurant. I would drive down from Scotland, just for dinner.
August 2022 by kellysO2563NX
My family happened to stumble across this while out driving around and looking for food. We aren?t from the area so had no idea what to expect. Truthfully, I didn?t think it was much to look at from the outside but the food was amazing and the staff were so friendly. I had steak and ale pie and although I am very fussy when it comes to meat, I didn?t find a single piece of fat on this. The whole meal was lovely and the chocolate fudge cake and ice cream just topped it off. We asked for a menu to take with us incase we wanted to order takeaway later on that day. I would 100% recommend this bar. Traditional home cooked food with a smile
August 2022 by Debz (Dizzy Debz)
Popped in as a stop on our bicycle run and had coffee and cake. Host was very welcoming and other patrons were chatty too.
August 2022 by Carole Davidson
Food excellent service good ambience good
June 2022 by sharonmS9470OJ
Went on a Saturday evening. We had homemade pies with vegetables and it was first class. Service was spot on and prices were reasonable too. Good choice on the menu and would definitely have gone again if we hadn?t been going home. Landlord obviously knows what he is doing.
May 2022 by Anwen2306
Excellent meal last night for 6 of us , two vegetarians and a fussy eater and we were all well catered for. Very friendly staff and a cosy intimate atmosphere. Food was excellent and the little extras were welcome, cheesy nibbles, home made, fresh home baked bread rolls and a pea & courgette soup before we had even started. Couldn't fault it, great restaurant for a special meal.
March 2022 by Sheila Gardner - Brown
just had fish and chip carry out,it was excellent, fresh ,and well presented, highly recommend.
October 2021 by Brian Richardson
If you want food out of the ordinary this isn't the place for you but if you want something home cooked that you can't be bothered to do cook yourself come here lovely pleasant atmosphere as well
