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1905, Kelso

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Crawford Street, Kelso, TD5 7DP (View on Google Map)
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Run by an enthusiastic team this pub, formerly the Red Lion, has undergone a rolling programme of redecoration and changes since they took over in 2017. Expect a lively atmosphere when its varied events are happening, while at other times it has a pleasant peaceful ambience to enjoy. The main room has a fine wood and plastered vaulted ceiling, wooden panelling and mosaic flooring. Brewery mirrors adorn the walls and are also inlaid into the bar gantry. Other areas with different styling lead off from the bar. The provision of food will be the next phase of development. Children are not admitted, except for some functions.

Historic Interest

1905 Art Nouveau style exterior

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Previous Names
Red Lion Inn
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Last updated
27/02/2024
Last surveyed
24/01/2024
Pub ID
EDN/236
Asset of Community Value

Situated just off the market place, this multi-roomed pub built in 1905 has been greatly modernised, with the rear rooms popular with young people. However, the public bar retains its original fittings virtually unaltered. There is a splendid back gantry of seven bays, six of which have old mirrors including one for 'Murray's Edinburgh Ale'. In the fifth bay is a door to the office behind and on the top of the gantry are six old spirit casks. The carved bar counter is the original and the public bar is separated from the rest of the interior by a low partition, which has lost its door.

To the left the terrazzo floor indicates changes to the layout, including loosing a snug and turning two rooms in the lounge. The lounge has old panelled walls but the gantry was replaced in early 2005 and the bar counter is modern. There is another lounge on the far left and a two-part games room at the rear served by a hatch, but all of these rooms have modern fittings.

Situated just off the market place, this multi-roomed pub built in 1905 has been greatly modernised, with the rear rooms popular with young people. However, the public bar retains its original fittings virtually unaltered. There is a splendid back gantry of seven bays, six of which have old mirrors including one for 'Murray's Edinburgh Ale'. In the fifth bay is a door to the office behind and on the top of the gantry are six old spirit casks. The carved bar counter is the original and the public bar is separated from the rest of the interior by a low partition, which has lost its door.

To the left the terrazzo floor indicates changes to the layout, including loosing a snug and turning two rooms in the lounge. The lounge has old panelled walls but the gantry was replaced in early 2005 and the bar counter is modern. There is another lounge on the far left and a two-part games room at the rear served by a hatch, but all of these rooms have modern fittings.

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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm

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1905, Kelso

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
2-3 acts per month. All musical genres.
Garden Garden
tables at front
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Must stay on the floor
Accommodation Accommodation
4 bed flat upstairs (Air BnB) £140 per night, min 3 nights..
Events Events
6 nations rugby; weddings; murder mystery
Function Room Function Room
side room for 30-40 persons
Newspapers Newspapers
Wi Fi Wi Fi
free
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (170m)
Various:
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Directions
off N corner of town square

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