Borders Food Guide: Best Restaurants in Borders

1. Ochiltree's Café

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Western-style

M51***88 A great place to go in summer🥰 The flowers are blooming as if you have walked into the world of oil paintings‼ In this historic and beautiful building, it seems to jump out of the oil painting, bringing infinite beauty🎒. The warm summer sun and the blooming flowers in the garden make these castles even more beautiful and charming🥳 💐Destination: Abbotsford The Home of Sir Walter Scott 📍Address: J62C+46 Abbotsford House, Melrose TD6 9BQ, UK 🎫Tickets: Castle and gardens are £13.00 for adults, and half price for visiting the gardens only ✅Tips for playing: 💐Regency Walled Garden This was designed by Sir Walter Scott based on the advice of artists, architects and friends. He provided a harmonious transition between the luxurious interior of the house and the natural wonders in the wider estate through a series of hidden, detailed and concealed spaces. In summer, flowers bloom like an oil painting ☕️Dine at Ochiltree's Café Named after Edie Ochiltree, a character in Scott's novel Antiquity, the café offers afternoon tea with stunning views of the walled garden and historic buildings. 🧙🏻‍♀️Join activities at Witch Corner Witch Corner is a folklore-themed sculpture trail that explores the wildwood gorge filled with Sir Scott's favorite stories and their playful creatures, with twelve stations. Participants can complete activity books, solve clues and complete activities at each story station.

2. The Potted Lobster - Bamburgh

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奇思妙想随笔#Creative Incentive Plan Divide 10,000 Yuan Cash ✨ Bamburgh Castle, located in Northumberland in northern England, is a historic medieval castle, famous for its magnificent appearance and beautiful seaside scenery. Although it is full of magic in itself, its most attractive feature is that it was once one of the filming locations for the Harry Potter movies! Here, you can feel the breath of magic as if you were walking into the world of Hogwarts. 👍 Reason for recommendation 🎬 Harry Potter Location: Gatton Park is an important location in the movie "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows". Part of the location shooting of Hogwarts Castle in the play was completed here. Walking on this ancient land, it seems like you are really in the magic world. 🏰 The charm of the ancient castle: Gatton Park has a history of more than 1,400 years. The majestic castle complements the surrounding coastline and is a truly stunning building. Standing on the castle, you can overlook the entire Bamburgh Beach and the sea, and the scenery is beautiful. 🌿 Rich natural landscape: In addition to the magnificence of the castle, the surrounding green space and gardens are also a great place for tourists to stop. This is a great place to take pictures and relax, especially for those who like natural scenery. 📅 Travel Guide 1️⃣ Best time to visit • Spring and autumn: The weather is pleasant at this time, suitable for strolling in the park and enjoying the surrounding natural scenery. There are relatively few people, and you can enjoy the quiet atmosphere. • Summer: This is the peak season to visit Gatton Park, with the most tourists, but the climate is warm and suitable for outdoor activities. 2️⃣ Photo Guide • The castle and beach in Gatton Park are perfect scenes for taking Harry Potter-themed photos, especially the facade of the castle. You can try to take some Hogwarts-like photos! • Sunrise and sunset: If you like to take pictures of natural scenery, the light at sunrise and sunset is the softest, especially suitable for taking magnificent sea views. 3️⃣ Visit the castle • If you want to learn about the history of the castle, you can visit the interior of the castle. There are many displays about medieval history and the Northumberland family in the castle. 🚗 Transportation strategy 🚆 Train: • The nearest train station is Bamber Train Station. You can take a taxi or bus from here to Gatton Park, which takes about 10 minutes. 🚗 Self-driving: • It is very convenient to drive to Gatton Park. The castle has a dedicated parking lot. You can park your car in the parking lot and then walk to the castle. 🍽️ Food recommendation 🍴 The Potted Lobster 🦞 💰 Per person: £20-25 ✨ This restaurant is located near Bamber Beach and is famous for its seafood. You can taste a fresh seafood feast here, especially their lobster dishes. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is warm, which is very suitable for relaxing after a meal. 🍰 Bamburgh Castle Café 🍵 💰 Price per person: £5-10 ✨ This is a place to take a break after visiting the castle, offering light meals, afternoon tea and cakes. You can sit down here, take a break and enjoy the castle and the surrounding scenery. 🏨 Accommodation recommendation 🏨 The Swan House 🌟🌟🌟 💰 Price: £100+/night ✨ This hotel is located in the small town of Bamburgh, very close to Gatton Park and can be reached on foot. It provides a warm and comfortable accommodation environment, and the restaurant on site also serves local cuisine. 🏨 Bamburgh Castle Bed & Breakfast 🏨 💰 Price: £80+/night ✨ If you want to stay close to the castle, this B&B is a good choice. It is very close to Gatton Park and provides a simple and warm accommodation experience, which is very suitable for tourists to spend a night here. 💗 Other Tips 🔹 Weather preparation: The weather in Bamberg may change greatly. Bring some clothes adapted to different weather conditions, such as coats and rain gear, to cope with possible rainfall. 🔹 Suitable for family travel: Gatton Park is a great place for a family outing. You can appreciate the history and culture as well as the natural scenery. In particular, the space inside and outside the castle is very suitable for children to explore freely. 🔹 Participate in a guided tour: If you are interested in the history of the castle, you can choose to join a guided tour, so that you can have a deeper understanding of the historical background of the castle and the filming story of Harry Potter. 🌟 Conclusion Bamberg Gatton Park is not only a historic castle, but also a holy place in the hearts of Harry Potter movie fans. Here, you can not only enjoy the magnificent sea view and natural scenery, but also walk into the magical world of Harry Potter and feel the magical charm. Whether it is taking pictures, visiting the castle, or enjoying the tranquility and beauty around, Bamberg Gatton Park is worth your stop. ✨🏰

5. The Black Swan Pub

4.5/5

2 Reviews

£8Bars/BistrosOpen Late

TheForkUserWe enjoyed a lovely meal at The Black Swan. We shared calamari and halloumi starters, along with a delicious soup which came with two huge pieces of crusty bread. It was 2-4-1 on pizzas and they were absolutely delicious with a range of original toppings. My son had the steak and ale pie and it was absolutely packed with steak. My daughter went for the Cajun chicken burger and really enjoyed it. We were too full to manage a dessert but the children both went for cheesecake - it was Biscoff and they loved it! We will definitely be back next time we’re in Alnwick.

8. the Brown Bear pub Berwick upon Tweed

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£11Bars/Bistros

梦游地球39📍 St Abbs, a beautiful fishing village Located on the coastline at the junction of Scotland and England, the town is small but breathtakingly beautiful! Whether it is the seemingly infinite sea and sky, or the weeds and seagulls on the cliffs, everything here makes people feel healed. 🚆 Transportation route - Depart from Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station, take the train to Berwick-upon-Tweed (about 50 minutes) - Transfer to bus 235 to St Abbs, the whole journey is easy, and the Railcard round-trip fare is only 16 pounds 🌟 Hiking route St Abbs is not only the filming location of New Asgard in "Avengers 4", but also a paradise for hiking enthusiasts. Recommended navigation 🧭 "St Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve", which is the starting point of the hike. You can see the magnificent coastline and cliff scenery along the way. I only tried part of the route, but I was already amazed! St Abbs, a low-key niche fishing village, is really suitable for experiencing the original natural beauty of Scotland. Don't miss it~

9. Osteria

5/5

1 Reviews

Western-style

M32***23Osteria is a very exquisite and unique western restaurant. It is worth coming. It is located in a very obvious position on the corner of the street. Don't miss it if you are shopping nearby. The seafood is very fresh and tender, the service is also very good, the overall satisfaction is very good, and the cold drinks are also very refreshing~

Best Restaurants in July in Foulden (Updated 2025)

1. Ochiltree's Café

2. The Potted Lobster - Bamburgh

3. Wheatsheaf

4. Seasons

5. The Black Swan Pub

6. The Treehouse Restaurant

7. The Olive Branch Cafe

8. the Brown Bear pub Berwick upon Tweed

9. Osteria