About Us

Gattonside, being on a south facing slope, used to be used as an orchard by the monks of Melrose Abbey, and it is possible that the name originates from ‘garden’.

The Hoebridge Inn was originally built as a bobbin mill in the late 19th Century, and after a stint as a cow byre was converted to a restaurant in the early 1980’s.

We’re a family owned and run restaurant, serving you excellent food in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We bought the Hoebridge in May 2005, and have been slowly refurbishing both the restaurant and the garden, where we grow many of the herbs used in the kitchen. We were delighted to win one of Visit Scotland’s Best Restaurant awards in their Best Tastes competition in our first year.

Review in The Week - 11 July 2009

"In recent years the quality of Scottish restaurant food has gone up immeasurably and nowhere more so than in the Borders, with many of the best places centred around the douce wee town of Melrose. Just across the Tweed from this picturesque town, in what was once the orchard of Melrose Abbey, you' ll find this pretty family run pub. Huge, stone, whitewashed walls ensure the place is cool in the summer and warm in the winter, while low beamed ceilings and red carpets create a homely feel. Chef Kerr Marrian has a loyal following, thanks to his use of local ingredients. The meal had its highlights: grilled queen scallops were the best starter, and a main of guinea fowl served with dauphinoise potatoes was gloriously tender, the sourness of the redcurrant gravy the perfect complement. Puddings were good and one , the crËme brulee, was exceptional: but sticky toffee pudding was pretty ordinary. For some, the city centre prices may not be justifiable but others will continue to swear by their local."

We take pride in selecting the best of ingredients, and all our dishes are prepared to order, so sit back, relax, and enjoy your meal with us.

Did you know we also offer…..?

• Private Parties/group bookings - our conservatory is available for private parties, whether work or pleasure. We can provide set menus on request. We can sit up to 20 people but our dining room has a larger capacity.

• If you wish to pre-order for a special occasion, we offer, for example, lobster, gamba prawns and oysters……

© The Hoebridge Inn 2009