The Winton
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About The Winton
The Winton is a country pub and restaurant on Pencaitland in Tranent, serving lunch and dinner from an all-day menu of 35 dishes. Starters include Steamed Shetland Mussels, which can take an add-on of N'duja. Among the mains are a steak and Guinness pie and a Sunday roast. The bar pours draught beers, malt whiskies and classic cocktails, with a selection of wines alongside. Groups can use the private dining room, and a separate lounge can be booked out with food pre-ordered in advance. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
35 dishes · mains £2–28- ROAST BUTTERNUT SQUASH & RED LENTIL SOUP£8.50
- STEAMED SHETLAND MUSSELS£10.00
- Add N'duja£3.00
- TREACLE CURED SALMON£11.00
- HERITAGE BEETROOT TARTARE£9.00
- CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT£10.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak and guinness pie, steak frites, haggis bonbons and sunday roast.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak and guinness pie, steak frites, haggis bonbons and sunday roast.
Customer Review Summary
Servers draw the most praise, described as friendly, helpful and witty, with one waiter singled out for his cheery energy and another for his knowledge of the food. Close behind is the steak and Guinness pie, called rich and hearty by two diners, alongside the haggis bonbons, fish and chips with fresh, flaky fish, and flat iron steak frites. Others mention the Sunday roast, fried halloumi sticks, a spicy margarita and sticky pudding for dessert. Reviewers describe the food as fresh and homemade, with generous portions and a relaxed, warm atmosphere. One group found plenty of choice on the children's food, and a visitor relying on a gluten-free app found suitable options. The only reservation is one reviewer who found the steak frites a little pricey, though still delicious. Reviewers also recall personal touches: a party of 13 celebrating a grandmother's 85th had a separate lounge and a cake with candles, and another diner received a birthday card from the staff.
Customer Review Summary
Servers draw the most praise, described as friendly, helpful and witty, with one waiter singled out for his cheery energy and another for his knowledge of the food. Close behind is the steak and Guinness pie, called rich and hearty by two diners, alongside the haggis bonbons, fish and chips with fresh, flaky fish, and flat iron steak frites. Others mention the Sunday roast, fried halloumi sticks, a spicy margarita and sticky pudding for dessert. Reviewers describe the food as fresh and homemade, with generous portions and a relaxed, warm atmosphere. One group found plenty of choice on the children's food, and a visitor relying on a gluten-free app found suitable options. The only reservation is one reviewer who found the steak frites a little pricey, though still delicious. Reviewers also recall personal touches: a party of 13 celebrating a grandmother's 85th had a separate lounge and a cake with candles, and another diner received a birthday card from the staff.
Featured reviews
- Debbie Cantlin - Carrara
“What a gem! Exploring the area and was in need of gluten-free options, we found the Winton on our gluten-free app and loved it!”
- Darren Watson
“We came here as a group of 13 which included 2 kids and a baby for my grans 85th. We booked out a separate lounge area and pre ordered in advance. The food was very good including the food for the kids which had plenty choice for them. Everything was a reasonable price and the atmosphere was relaxed. Facilities such as the toilets were spotless. A standout which has to be mentioned is the staff and service. Absolutely brilliant! Very friendly and attentive, very helpful and facilitating with a cake and candles, and our particular waiter was witty and brought a lot of positive energy to the evening!”
- Julie Watson
“Friendly, helpful staff. Atmosphere extremely good, food just brilliant. Visited for the first time on Sat with relatives from Canada. Every member of staff was so helpful, friendly, and welcoming. The young lady that served us was just so friendly, professional, and a joy to meet. Will be there a lot more often now.”
- daniel allan
“Great place with amazing food. Food is always fresh and homemade. Shout out to Dan the waiter who always brings his happy, cheery aura. Every restaurant should have a Dan.”
- Rach
“Lovely place for dinner. The food and service were exceptional. The staff were very friendly and personable, going above and beyond to make things special. You can tell it is a favourite for many. Personal favourites were the fried halloumi sticks and spicy margarita. My husband is partial to his steak.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Set amid the beautiful East Lothian countryside, our country pub and restaurant is a welcoming place to enjoy great food and drink. Serving lunch and dinner from an all-day menu, we offer relaxed dining in comfortable surroundings, alongside an intimate bar that’s perfect for a quiet pint or a leisurely dram. Our kitchen celebrates the very best of British produce, with menus designed to suit everything from a light lunch to a proper meal out. Behind the bar, you’ll find a thoughtfully chosen selection of wines and malt whiskies, a range of draught beers, and a line-up of well-loved classic cocktails.”
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Offerings· 10
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dining options· 6
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 6
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Sports
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Historic
- Romantic
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Planning· 2
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Restaurants near The Winton
- Di Giorgio's Takeaway4.32364.3 mi£10–20Reservations
fish and chips, chippy chips, 10" pizza
- The Longniddry Inn4.41,3484.4 mi£20–30Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
haggis, neeps and tatties, sticky toffee pudding, fish and chips
- Pia's Takeaway3.32218.8 mi awayWheelchair accessible
kebab wrap, pizza, battered fish and chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The WintonOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.6498 | — | £20–30 | steak and guinness pie, steak frites, haggis bonbons |
| Di Giorgio's TakeawayReservations | 4.3236 | 4.3 mi | £10–20 | fish and chips, chippy chips, 10" pizza |
| The Longniddry InnOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.41,348 | 4.4 mi | £20–30 | haggis, neeps and tatties, sticky toffee pudding, fish and chips |
| Pia's TakeawayWheelchair accessible | 3.3221 | 8.8 mi away | — | kebab wrap, pizza, battered fish and chips |
The 3 nearest restaurants by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
