The Bourtree - JD Wetherspoon — Restaurant in Scotland

Went at 7.30pm for steak night. When I went to order I was told there was no steak left. I spent several minutes deciding which real ale to have to be told they had run out of the one I chose, and that out of the large range they were showing as available almost half were not!!! Why didn't they turn the shields round to show not available!!? I was given a gin which had a suggested accompaniment of strawberry (all the gins have a serving suggestion which is great) but not even offered lime or lemon. When the food we finally ordered arrived it was fine but not what we went there for (steak). I must say also that the tables and floors were not very clean, we sat at a table that had been used and no one came to clean it before we got our food. On a bright note though, they have one of the best, clean and luxurious toilets I have been to in a long time. Think I would have rather eaten my food in there than in the bar. No one came and asked if our food was ok. All in all, not one of the best Wetherspoons I...

Can only speak about our own experience on Christmas and Boxing days In the lovely Border town visiting for a couple of days Although the pub was only open for a few hours on Christmas day it was a pleasure to drop in for a visit and have a couple of drinks Not overally busy but nice atmosphere due to the majority of customers being off duty members of staff celebrating Christmas Boxing day was very much busier with family groups eating and drinking Kitchen staff kept very busy and coped very well bar staff friendly, efficient and cheerful. Tables cleared quickly with the assistance of management who made the time to chat with the customers. We say a big THANK YOU to management and staff for making our visit to the Town and the pub a pleasant pleasurable couple of days. On our departure on the 27th it was good to see that the money was well spent on the flood defences with the rivers in full spate Strong winds with torrential rain could not dampen our spirits as we left Hawick on our way up...

Good food, good beer, very busy but food served hot and with good grace. My choice was not available so I chose vegetarian lasagne, but what arrived certainly wasn't vegetarian. Was very nice, but I suspect a "proper" vegetarian would have been very vocal at the error. All on all, very good, food was plentiful and good value. Good surroundings too without any suggestion of haste in departing. Very enjoyable meal. Definitely come again. Update: many years on, doesn't change. Still very good value, no further vegetarian upsets, bingo nights VERY popular. I'm not a regular but always very satisfied with going there. Only issue isn't their fault, but no longer dog friendly (guide dogs etc excepted). It's a national decision, managers having no discretion. Was sitting outside another branch on the pavement (Edinburgh Waverley) and was told to leave!! Just being aware. All in all a decent place to stop for an evening of conviviality. Hawick is small and having a 'Spoons' here is a...