The Sun Inn Lothian Bridge, Newbattle, Dalkeith EH22 4TR

"was served the tiniest fish portion with just a handful of chips - it wouldnt even have passed as a child's portion - nothing short of disgraceful. dont know what has happened here as the portion sizes used to be fantastic and whilst never cheap, were always good value. the dining room was stinking of soot / smoke also so if they cant even afford to get the chimney swept, it doesn't bode well. massive potholes in the car park also..."

"We came here for my husband's birthday and we were so disappointed. The food and service were among the worst we have experienced in a long time. We arrived and asked for a highchair for our baby which came and was dirty. Drinks took their time to arrive and we ordered pre nibbles which consisted of two slices of focaccia, half a tin of chopped tomatoes and a couple of pieces of butter 40 minutes after we sat down. The olives on the menu were missing but after asking (and no apology from staff) some olives from a jar appeared. My daughter's meal arrived with the nibbles and my husband asked twice where our food was. Again, no apology despite our baby finishing her meal in the wait. Service was lacking around us which was noticeable with two waitresses wandering up and down the room but looking bored and uninterested. No baby changing facility and average food. First and last time near this place. Don't understand the ratings unless these are paid for reviews."

"My partner and I have visited here a few times recently. Always a beautiful meal, idyllic setting and friendly staff. Tonight we dined as part of our Christmas to each other. We were disappointed when my partners meal arrived very cold. The rice part was very hot however the lamb shoulder was cold. I tried it and agreed that it was cold indeed. We managed to catch the attention of the girl working there who apologised and returned it to the kitchen. We were disappointed that this meant I was left eating alone not knowing how long his meal would take. Although it was returned to us now heated it meant the rice was exceptionally hot. Also because of the short amount of time it meant it was probably warmed up very quick by microwave. Not being the type to return food unless absolutely necessary, we would have appreciated if maybe he was offered another refreshment whilst waiting or perhaps a dessert to share on the house by way of apology."

"Went for my birthday. It was a cold evening so sat in the conservatory where it was warmer. Had fish and chips, and the fish filled the plate. It was enormous, it could feed two! Pudding was great too, sticky toffee pudding. As it was my birthday the staff put a sparkler in my pudding and sang happy birthday to me. Overall a great experience. I will be back."

"Amazing find whilst on a work weekend in dalkeith. Beautiful food at an excellent price. I am vegan and the chef prepared menu items for me to accommodate me as well as one the most delicious curry's I've had that wasn't on the menu. Staff are really helpful and friendly. Would gladly return."