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The Garvald Inn

The Garvald Inn
Main Street,
Garvald
by Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 4LN
Phone: 01620 830311
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  • Food served: Tue–Fri noon–2.30pm, 6.30–8.30pm; Sat 12.30–2.45pm, 6.30–8.45pm; Sun 12.30–3pm. Closed Mon
  • Bar open: Tue–Thu noon–3pm, 5–11pm; Fri noon–3pm, 5pm–midnight; Sat noon–midnight; Sun 12.30–6pm. Closed Mon.
  • Private dining: Up to 28 covers
  • Also offers: Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Outdoor tables
  • Music on stereo: Mixture of music
  • Opening times: Tue–Thu noon–2pm, 5–11pm; Fri noon–2pm, 5pm–midnight; Sat noon–midnight; Sun 12.30–11pm. Closed Mon
  • Capacity: 52
  • Largest group: 50
  • Open since: Dec 2003
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  • Average price:
     £10 (lunch)
     £15 (evening meal)
  • House wine: £11 per bottle

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Eating & Drinking Guide

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This review is taken from the 2010 edition.

A real community hub, Peter McQuade's bar-restaurant hosts a steady stream of regulars serving a mix of modern pub staples such as fish and chips, popular Sunday roasts and hearty but not heavy finer dining.

Reviews of The Garvald Inn (Main Street, Garvald, by Haddington)

1. Contarp, England – 18 October 2011, 6:53pmThe Garvald InnReport

The Garvald Inn was a BIG disappointment.
The lousiest service we have ever had in Scotland. The whole experience put us off eating out in Scotland till the rest of our holiday.
Initially, quite a friendly welcome from the owner but when we gently suggested that the portion size he gave our teenage son was rather small (considering the price, it was an incredibly stingy effort) he went off in a sulk. He provided extra food but with such bad grace that it ruined our meal. His wife brought the extra portion to the table in silence and with such a scowl, that she might as well have spat in it. My three sons were amazed and shocked at her demeanour. She would not have looked out of place in the customer service of the old Aeroflot. We would have stayed for pudding, coffee and more drinks but given the way these people made all five of us feel, we would rather have chewed glass. If that's Scottish hospitality, you can keep it.

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