The Winton Bar, Pub in Tranent, Pencaitland

Reviews

1. Jane Cox ★★☆☆☆

   Sadly, this was not the first time I have eaten here and had poor quality food, however it was worse than bad quality, it was raw sausage. I told the waiter they were raw (not her fault). She left and told the kitchen. She returned with an offer of free coffee, which we declined. Surprisingly though the sausages were still on the bill. I asked to have these removed and it was, however no apology from the person in charge, who was within distance to hear. Definitely won't be returning again. This was lunch time and very quiet.

   almost 8 months ago
2. Charlotte Mcmillan ★★★★★

   Really lovely meal, thanks. The staff were attentive and friendly and food was delicious. So nice to see more veggie options on the menu as well.

   almost 9 months ago
3. keith morris ★★★☆☆

   Very nice dining area with natural stone walls & good atmosphere. Unfortunately our bottle of drinking water had to be sent back as there was some black debris floating around. It was spotted before we started dinking it. The main courses of steak pie & risotto were tasty but quite salty. The haddock risotto did not taste of fish, only cheese & onion. The deserts were good & tasty. The food is quite expensive. £20 for steak pie with mashed potatoes & veg. We might be back, but the debris in the water was a bit offputting.

   almost 9 months ago

1. Jaya Mor ★★★★★

   Visited The Winton last week and loved it. The haggis bonbons were crisp and full of flavour, the fish and chips were perfectly cooked with fresh, flaky fish, and my partner’s steak and Guinness pie was rich and hearty. Fresh food, friendly service, and a warm atmosphere. Highly recommend!

   1 year ago
2. Kitsty McNeill ★★★★★

   Really lovely meal here. Really tasty and staff were super friendly. Make sure to book as there were lots of people who had to be turned away. It is expensive for the area but there are cheaper options on the menu, and it's really a place that suits a special occasion. Looking forward to going back again soon!

   almost 3 years ago
3. Sharleen Doherty ★★★★★

   Loved it. Nicely decorated on the inside, I was pleasantly surprised how lovely it was. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The toilets were spotless. And the food was delightful. All our courses were delicious. Can't complain about a thing. Would highly recommend and can't wait to return!

   almost 3 years ago

1. Hayley Flanagan ★★★★★

   Amazing restaurant. The building itself is beautiful and the recent refurbishment has made massuve improvements. The decor is lovely and creates a nice cosy atmosphere. The food was stunning. We ddint wait too long to be served and the wait between courses was perfect. The prices are a little expensive if you expect pub food but The Winton is way more than that! I will defintiely be back and i recommend visiting here if you're in the area!

   almost 3 years ago
2. Ben Crowther ★★★★★

   Loved it. I last came here before my wedding 15 years ago and to say it has been transformed is an understatement. The Winton has had a complete transformation thanks to its new owners, Caledonian Heritable. Both extended and also a significant amount spent on the kitchens, this has clearly been relaunched to be a destination pub. The menu has a great selection of very reasonably priced options and you’ll realize it’s even better value after you’ve eaten it given the quality of what you get. We were a party of 10, of both kids and adults and enjoyed both the normal menu and also the Christmas menu. I had the chicken liver parfait which was delicious (and not too orangey) and then the buttermilk chicken burger, which seems very large but is surprisingly ‘light’. Everyone else in our party loved their food. There’s also a good selection on the drinks menu. The Service was very pleasant indeed and we never had to wait too long, nor was it too quick! Overall it’s a great addition to East Lothian and without doubt a destination pub to visit for lunch, dinner or just a drink. The only thing it lacks in my view is a fire!

   almost 3 years ago
3. Anna Mather ★★★★★

   Sunday lunch was a triumph! My clients and I had been chatting about our visit today and I’ll most definitely have a great report to go back to the salon with! My partner Alan had tomato & red pepper soup that was rich, thick and tasted great! My starter of chicken liver parfait was divine, an indulgent and velvety texture That delivered the most wonderful taste! This is the parfait I have been searching for, it can with lovely chutney and brioche, both where a fine match! We both had the roast beef and Yorkshire pudding to follow! Alan’s asked for medium/well done and I asked for pink, oh my goodness! The beef was cooked to perfection, it was so moist and flavourful. Beautifully accompanied by veg, beef jus and horse radish, 10/10. The decor and atmosphere where fantastic too as where the staff! We will be back! Thank you!

   almost 3 years ago

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