Gastropub
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The Lawn at Marine (Hotel Restaurant), North Berwick
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Pub food Decor: Cosy, traditional upmarket pub. Fantastic views of the Firth of Forth and Bass Rock. Service: Good Other thoughts: Crispy, non-greasy fish and chips. Bathrobes allowed (relevant if you’re visiting the spa). Dish(es) savoured Fish and…
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Captain’s Darling
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Sirloin roast beef Decor: Dark modern gastropub Service: Good Other thoughts: Perfectly cooked sirloin roast beef with a hint of smokiness Dish(es) savoured Haggis croquettes, smoked Dunlop cheese, pickle, brown sauce Sunday roast: Dry aged sirloin roast beef…
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The Boar’s Head Fife
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes, only if in Auchtermuchty Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Squid Decor: Modern gastropub Service: Good Other thoughts: Melt-in-your-mouth squid (one of the daily specials) and great mocktails. Decent enough Sunday roast. Dish(es) savoured East Neuk Kilnhouse hot smoked trout with new season potato…
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Roseleaf Bar Cafe
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: No Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Legendary Scotch Egg Decor: Pub Service: Friendly, family-run vibe Other thoughts: French toast needed greens. Walked in at 12pm on a Thursday with bar seat availability only. At 12.30pm there was a 1.5 hour waiting time! Dish(es) savoured…
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Hectors
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Traditional pub Service: Good, slow Other thoughts: Meal took an hour to arrive Dish(es) savoured Traditional Sunday Roast, Sirloin of Beef – Hand-carved, 21-day-aged roast beef with roast potatoes, glazed parsnips, thyme roasted carrots, long-stem broccoli,…
