Renwicks at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa is an elegant modern European restaurant located within the four-star Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, near the historic town of Peebles in the Scottish Borders.
Perched on the first floor, Renwicks offers sweeping panoramic views over the 18-hole championship golf course and the lush Tweed Valley hills, creating a serene and inviting dining atmosphere. The décor is spacious and airy, designed to accommodate both intimate fine-dining experiences and family gatherings. Floor-to-ceiling windows bathe the room in natural light and complement the restaurant’s relaxed yet refined ambience. It holds an AA Rosette for its dedication to high culinary standards and attentive service.
Renwicks showcases a modern European cuisine with strong Scottish accents, drawing on locally sourced and seasonal produce. The menu changes regularly but typically features starters such as honey-whipped goats’ cheese with fig, beef or smoked salmon rillette, or mushroom and tarragon risotto cake with truffle butter. Main courses might include grilled wild hake on puy lentils with fennel-confit, roast loin of outdoor-reared pork accompanied by creamed savoy cabbage and black pudding, or braised rib blade of Scottish beef with mashed potato and a red-wine jus. Vegetarians and those with dietary preferences will also find thoughtful options, such as baked Mediterranean vegetable tart or potato gnocchi in wild-mushroom and tarragon cream. The menu also features classic desserts like warm rhubarb pudding, passionfruit pannacotta and a selection of Scottish cheeses.
Guests can choose between the relaxed spikes bar and lounge and cocktail bar for lighter meals or post-dinner drinks. Located around 25 miles south of Edinburgh, in a region known for its scenic countryside and the River Tweed, Renwicks is perfectly set to serve both hotel guests and visitors exploring Peebles and beyond.