The Allonton Inn - Scottish Borders

We are meeting up with friends who live nearby, and this is their top choice for dining out. It's easy to see why. The restaurant's decor is stunning and the greeting we received was warm and sincere. The staff serving us were friendly and attentive. The menu isn't extremely diverse, but the dishes are all locally inspired, which adds to the overall experience. Plus, everything we tried was delicious. The ox cheek in particular was outstanding. It's no wonder our friends keep coming back to this place.

We visited this restaurant with the intention of having some drinks and possibly grabbing a bite to eat. We brought our dog along and were seated in the garden, which luckily was dry. However, upon arrival, we were met with a list of rules regarding dogs and encountered some initial resistance when we asked to have the gas heater turned on outside. It seems that the restaurant's dog policy is based on the behavior of a specific local dog. In our area, pubs that are not welcoming to dogs are often avoided by the community as we live in a farming county where dog-friendly establishments are preferred.

We enjoyed a late Sunday lunch with a group of 10 in the garden. The food and beer were excellent as always, and the service from the fantastic team was the icing on the cake. We returned for a birthday treat on Monday and once again had an amazing experience. Everything was truly faultless, just like before.

Mixed experience. Overall great place as the food and service are first class. The downside for our visit was the restaurant area it very echoey. My father has trouble hearing. There was a loud customer on another table and therefore the dining experience was lessened because of this. Other customers did complain. We were offered a table in the bar and everything was sorted. If they can fix the acoustics of that area I’ll give them 5 stars.

Went for dinner with two family members. The food is excellent, cooked to perfection and desserts to die for. Exceptionally clean establishment and the staff are fun and friendly Will definitely return.