In pictures: 12 of the best pubs in the Borders, according to the latest Good Beer Guide and Good Pub Guide

By Darin Hutson

Published 20th Sep 2019, 16:09 BST

Almost 20 pubs in the Borders have made it into the latest Campaign for Real Ale Good Beer Guide and 11 are listed in the rival Good Pub Guide, with four meriting mentions in both.

Here are a dozen of them. For the full story go to www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/news/two-borders-pubs-named-best-in-scotland-for-beer-and-food-1-5008104

Manager Nikki Cassidy and barman Hamish Crawford at the Bridge Inn in Peebles.

placeholder image — Manager Nikki Cassidy and barman Hamish Crawford at the Bridge Inn in Peebles.

Burt's Hotel in Melrose.

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The Border at Kirk Yetholm.

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The Cobbles in Kelso.

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The Black Bull Hotel in Lauder.

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The Cross Keys at Ancrum.

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