Guidebook for Wark
Food Scene
In my humble opinion, Audela’s food is unrivaled. It is by far my ultimately favorite restaurant in Berwick Upon Tweed, 12 miles from Wark. It is a family owned business with a very talented chef! What more could you wish for.
Audela
A True Dining Experience
Craig and Sarah opened Audela in 2012 and in 2017 moved into the present location, the former Cowes Building on Bridge Street, Berwick upon Tweed.
Craig is a locally born chef who found at the age of 27 that he had a real passion for cooking and has forged a name for himself in the local area. Sarah moved to Berwick about 15 years ago and has continuously worked in the food industry. Craig and Sarah are now fulfilling their dream of creating a modern contemporary restaurant in Berwick.
Craig wanted a name that meant something to Berwick upon Tweed. He chose Audela the name of the last boat to be built in Berwick shipyard in 1979. The original quay is just East of the charming 17th century bridge you see from the restaurant. Audela was chartered for luxury cruises around the Caribbean Islands with fine dining on board. It is fitting that the iconic 17th century building that once housed WM Cowe and Sons, which features in Lowry’s paintings now is the home to Audela Restaurant. Cowe and Sons produced the famous Berwick Cockle Sweet for over 170 years. Another piece of Berwick history.
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Audela
64 Bridge StreetAudela
A True Dining Experience
Craig and Sarah opened Audela in 2012 and in 2017 moved into the present location, the former Cowes Building on Bridge Street, Berwick upon Tweed.
Craig is a locally born chef who found at the age of 27 that he had a real passion for cooking and has forged a name for himself in the local area. Sarah moved to Berwick about 15 years ago and has continuously worked in the food industry. Craig and Sarah are now fulfilling their dream of creating a modern contemporary restaurant in Berwick.
Craig wanted a name that meant something to Berwick upon Tweed. He chose Audela the name of the last boat to be built in Berwick shipyard in 1979. The original quay is just East of the charming 17th century bridge you see from the restaurant. Audela was chartered for luxury cruises around the Caribbean Islands with fine dining on board. It is fitting that the iconic 17th century building that once housed WM Cowe and Sons, which features in Lowry’s paintings now is the home to Audela Restaurant. Cowe and Sons produced the famous Berwick Cockle Sweet for over 170 years. Another piece of Berwick history.
The Collingwood Arms bar is the perfect setting to enjoy a selection of good local pub food and drink whilst enjoying the company of the friendly locals.
Their bar menu features an array of starters, mains, sides. It also encompasses a variety of deserts which includes puddings, brownies, cheesecake, ice cream, and more, all created to the same exactingly standards as the restaurant menu by their head chef and kitchen team.
Note: There is a soup and sandwich option which is available throughout the afternoon outside of lunch and dinner serving hours.
As well as good food, the Collingwood Arms bar is also renowned for its extensive drinks menu. Beer lovers will enjoy the range of lagers and ales, whilst those with a parlance for single malt will find it hard to choose from their whisky selection. There is a plethora of other spirits as well as an impressive wine list to make sure there is something for every taste.
The bar is a dog friendly establishment and responsible owners are encouraged to take their furry friends along with them into the cosy and welcoming pub.
Note: There is also a restaurant within the Collingwood Arms, but at present I haven’t yet had the pleasure of dining there yet.
The Collingwood Arms
Main StreetThe Collingwood Arms bar is the perfect setting to enjoy a selection of good local pub food and drink whilst enjoying the company of the friendly locals.
Their bar menu features an array of starters, mains, sides. It also encompasses a variety of deserts which includes puddings, brownies, cheesecake, ice cream, and more, all created to the same exactingly standards as the restaurant menu by their head chef and kitchen team.
Note: There is a soup and sandwich option which is available throughout the afternoon outside of lunch and dinner serving hours.
As well as good food, the Collingwood Arms bar is also renowned for its extensive drinks menu. Beer lovers will enjoy the range of lagers and ales, whilst those with a parlance for single malt will find it hard to choose from their whisky selection. There is a plethora of other spirits as well as an impressive wine list to make sure there is something for every taste.
The bar is a dog friendly establishment and responsible owners are encouraged to take their furry friends along with them into the cosy and welcoming pub.
Note: There is also a restaurant within the Collingwood Arms, but at present I haven’t yet had the pleasure of dining there yet.
The Cobbles is one of Kelso’s best gastropub. If you’re looking to enjoy a relaxing gastro-pub lunch or evening meal, this is the place in Kelso that I would recommend . It is tucked away in a quiet corner, just off Kelso’s town square, you will find The Cobbles; a modernised 19th century coaching inn.
The Cobbles is also the brewery tap for one of Scotland’s most progressive breweries, Tempest Brewing Co. Currently located in Kelso just a short distance along the road, Tempest is a craft brewery which specialises in fresh craft beer. It was founded in 2010 by former head chef of the Cobbles, Gavin Meiklejohn. The brewery has gained recognition for its cutting edge approach to brewing and produces small batch-brewed beers full of depth and flavour. At the Cobbles, Tempest beers are available in cask, keg and bottle.
The Cobbles have an upstairs function room, which is the perfect venue for private dining, small wedding receptions, anniversaries and business dinners for up to 35 guests. They also cater for finger buffet style personal gatherings for up to 40 guests. During the busy summer months, the function room is used as a dining room.
Note: I strongly advise contacting The Cobbles to book your table/event. The reason is that people have been disappointed by the food in the past due to the head chef not being on site due to holiday entitlement. The food selection and quality is NOT considered a good enough substitute when their Chef is not there.
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The Cobbles - Freehouse & Dining
7 Bowmont StThe Cobbles is one of Kelso’s best gastropub. If you’re looking to enjoy a relaxing gastro-pub lunch or evening meal, this is the place in Kelso that I would recommend . It is tucked away in a quiet corner, just off Kelso’s town square, you will find The Cobbles; a modernised 19th century coaching inn.
The Cobbles is also the brewery tap for one of Scotland’s most progressive breweries, Tempest Brewing Co. Currently located in Kelso just a short distance along the road, Tempest is a craft brewery which specialises in fresh craft beer. It was founded in 2010 by former head chef of the Cobbles, Gavin Meiklejohn. The brewery has gained recognition for its cutting edge approach to brewing and produces small batch-brewed beers full of depth and flavour. At the Cobbles, Tempest beers are available in cask, keg and bottle.
The Cobbles have an upstairs function room, which is the perfect venue for private dining, small wedding receptions, anniversaries and business dinners for up to 35 guests. They also cater for finger buffet style personal gatherings for up to 40 guests. During the busy summer months, the function room is used as a dining room.
Note: I strongly advise contacting The Cobbles to book your table/event. The reason is that people have been disappointed by the food in the past due to the head chef not being on site due to holiday entitlement. The food selection and quality is NOT considered a good enough substitute when their Chef is not there.
Sightseeing
Floors Castle was designed by leading Edinburgh architect William Adam for the 1st Duke of Roxburghe in 1721. Built on the site of an existing building called the House of Floris, Floors was originally a plain but symmetrical Georgian country house.
The 6th Duke invited leading architect, William Playfair to remodel the Castle between 1837 and 1847. Floors was Playfair’s most important private commission and he was determined to create a fairytale castle. The result, the building seen today, was as dramatic and as romantic as anything he could have hoped for.
In the early part of the 20th Century the 8th Duke’s marriage to May Goelet, a beautiful young American heiress, brought to Floors h
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Floors Castle & Gardens
Roxburgh StreetFloors Castle was designed by leading Edinburgh architect William Adam for the 1st Duke of Roxburghe in 1721. Built on the site of an existing building called the House of Floris, Floors was originally a plain but symmetrical Georgian country house.
The 6th Duke invited leading architect, William Playfair to remodel the Castle between 1837 and 1847. Floors was Playfair’s most important private commission and he was determined to create a fairytale castle. The result, the building seen today, was as dramatic and as romantic as anything he could have hoped for.
In the early part of the 20th Century the 8th Duke’s marriage to May Goelet, a beautiful young American heiress, brought to Floors h
Parks & Nature
Millions of years ago, lava cooled to form the distinctive rounded Cheviot Hills, which are full of hidden delights. Check out the dramatic waterfall of Linhope Spout or tucked-away ponds of Wooler Common. And which hardy walker could resist the lure of The Cheviot, Northumberland’s highest point?
Prehistory is at hand at Yeavering Bell. The routes of ancient cattle drovers are now bridleways for mountain bikers and horse riders. Or you can follow tradition and head for a picnic and a paddle in the Breamish Valley or romantically-named Harthope Valley. If you’re lucky, you’ll see otters in the shallow rivers while you tuck into lunch on the riverbank.
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The Cheviot Hills
Millions of years ago, lava cooled to form the distinctive rounded Cheviot Hills, which are full of hidden delights. Check out the dramatic waterfall of Linhope Spout or tucked-away ponds of Wooler Common. And which hardy walker could resist the lure of The Cheviot, Northumberland’s highest point?
Prehistory is at hand at Yeavering Bell. The routes of ancient cattle drovers are now bridleways for mountain bikers and horse riders. Or you can follow tradition and head for a picnic and a paddle in the Breamish Valley or romantically-named Harthope Valley. If you’re lucky, you’ll see otters in the shallow rivers while you tuck into lunch on the riverbank.
Bridging the national border between Scotland and England, this inspiring 100km (62.5 miles) cross-border route links Melrose in the Scottish Borders, where St. Cuthbert started his religious life in 650AD, with Holy Island off the Northumberland Coast, his eventual resting place and his original pilgrimage shrine. Although inspired by St. Cuthbert, this is far more than a pilgrimage route.
St. Cuthbert’s Way offers:
> An ever changing variety of scenery and spectacular views;
a unique and truly memorable finish along a causeway exposed only at low tide.
> Something of interest for everyone, including a wealth of historical and cultural interest
> A route which can easily be completed in 4-6 days
St Cuthbert's Way
Bridging the national border between Scotland and England, this inspiring 100km (62.5 miles) cross-border route links Melrose in the Scottish Borders, where St. Cuthbert started his religious life in 650AD, with Holy Island off the Northumberland Coast, his eventual resting place and his original pilgrimage shrine. Although inspired by St. Cuthbert, this is far more than a pilgrimage route.
St. Cuthbert’s Way offers:
> An ever changing variety of scenery and spectacular views;
a unique and truly memorable finish along a causeway exposed only at low tide.
> Something of interest for everyone, including a wealth of historical and cultural interest
> A route which can easily be completed in 4-6 days
Arts & Culture
The grande dame of Edinburgh's museums only recently reopened after a three-year, £47m refurbishment, with 16 new galleries and 8,000 objects, 80% of which are being viewed for the first time. The stuffed animals are now out from behind glass and posed with video backdrops. Dolly the sheep is here, as is a 12m cast of a T-rex skeleton and the jawbone of a sperm whale. The new displays are more interactive, covering science, technology, transport and world cultures, and at the adjoining museum on the history of Scotland, you can see jewellery commissioned by Mary Queen of Scots and listen to the chuff and whistle of a 1923 Corliss steam engine that once powered a weaving mill.
• Chambers Str
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National Museum of Scotland
The grande dame of Edinburgh's museums only recently reopened after a three-year, £47m refurbishment, with 16 new galleries and 8,000 objects, 80% of which are being viewed for the first time. The stuffed animals are now out from behind glass and posed with video backdrops. Dolly the sheep is here, as is a 12m cast of a T-rex skeleton and the jawbone of a sperm whale. The new displays are more interactive, covering science, technology, transport and world cultures, and at the adjoining museum on the history of Scotland, you can see jewellery commissioned by Mary Queen of Scots and listen to the chuff and whistle of a 1923 Corliss steam engine that once powered a weaving mill.
• Chambers Str
Shopping
A wonderful place to shop; the town of Kelso and its surrounding district is brought to life with a sense of community spirit based around work, home, school, sport, charity, church and local celebrations. There is something for everyone, a lovely market square of shops and a farmers market last Saturday of every month.
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Kelso
A wonderful place to shop; the town of Kelso and its surrounding district is brought to life with a sense of community spirit based around work, home, school, sport, charity, church and local celebrations. There is something for everyone, a lovely market square of shops and a farmers market last Saturday of every month.
Essentials
Lidl
31 Shedden Park RdGreat food at low prices