The Allan Ramsay Hotel (est. 1792) is one of Scotland's oldest coaching inns, named in honour of the celebrated Scots Poet, Allan Ramsay. The inn is located in the picturesque former weavers' village of Carlops, nestled at the foot of the Pentland Hills
The inn retains its 18th Century character with antique decorations, a small library, a charming candle-lit restaurant and real log fires.
The Allan Ramsay Hotel is a traditional Scottish country inn is a cosy home-from-home; welcome stop for the traveller; both a quiet retreat and a friendly place to meet; great location for those wishing to explore the surrounding Scottish Borders countryside, or convenient base from which to experience the delights of the city of Edinburgh.
The hotel offers a modern Scottish menu using a selection of locally sourced, freshly prepared, home-cooked fish, meat and game produce. Meals are served seven days from 12-3pm and 5pm-8.45pm.
The hotel has one of the last remaining 'Penny Bars' - that is a bar top decorated with old one penny coins some of which date from the era of Queen Victoria. The bar has a fine selection of over 35 malt whiskeys from all parts of Scotland - from the local Glenkinchie distillery to Laphroig on Islay. There is always a locally produced Scottish ale on tap with pale, golden or dark varieties to try.
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We spent with our dog a few days there and had a very good experience. PLACE: it is tidy and clean. Dedicated to Allan Ramsay, a famous Scottish character, the hotel is a bit like a museum, great idea! FOOD: we were actually pleasantly surprised, the food was well above what you would expect in a pub, a well deserved 5 star just for it. SERVICE: really friendly staff, they made us feel comfy and welcome at all times. FOR HIKERS: right outside the hotel, you have access to the Pentland National park hills. It's kind of hidden though, so check on google map the "River North Esk" behind the hotel, the access to the park is there.
Historic,traditional, attractive and well run inn with helpful staff.Stopped for coffee and went back for tea after our walk in the beautiful Pentland hills. Additional seating outside. Will return and recommended.
This small hotel in Carlops is also a mini museum dedicated to the works of Allan Ramsay, a Scottish pioneer in playwright and literature, who was brought up in the area. As soon as you go in, you are greeted by extremely welcoming, friendly, helpful and informative staff who will go out their way to help you whatever your enquiry may be. We stayed for two nights. On the first night we had a three course meal. The service wasn't the quickest, but all courses are made from scratch using locally sourced ingredients. The steak pie was especially good. The room was ok. Clean enough and tidy, but there was some crumbs and a stray ear plug on the floor. The bed was also a queen size, a little small for our liking but comfortable enough and we slept well. It would also be beneficial to have a long mirror in the room but we got a big mirror on request. One of the gents who works the front of house and the dog friendly bar, Kenny, was an absolute gent, very helpful and friendly. Overall, a pleasant stay in beautiful part of the countryside, and I would stay here again if I had to.
Love this place! Beautiful traditional pub with lots of interesting info inside and a bar top covered with old pennies. Best pub to come into after a windy walk in the pentlands! Totally recommend the sticky toffee pudding! And the bus back to Edinburgh leaves from pretty much right outside the door. Perfect!
Best food we ate in Scotland! The food takes long to be prepared but it's delicious and so worth it! The staff is very polite too making the whole experience great. Definitely recommend it!
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West Linton, Peeblesshire, EH46