Housed in one of Peebles’ most historic buildings (dating back to 1711, which means these walls have seen a lot of meals), Coltman’s Kitchen, Deli & Bar benefits from the kind of setting that makes food taste better—views over the River Tweed toward the Peeblesshire countryside beyond, the sort of vista that encourages lingering over a second coffee or another slice of something sweet.

Head chef Kenny Coltman and his wife Karen lead a team dedicated to celebrating local and seasonal produce, which in the Scottish Borders means serious attention to provenance and a menu that shifts with the agricultural calendar.

The cheese counter showcases Scottish artisan producers alongside carefully selected imports, the kind of variety that lets you build a proper cheeseboard or just grab something spreadable for tomorrow’s lunch. Charcuterie comes from trusted sources, the type of suppliers small enough to take feedback and care about quality control.

Baked goods span the full spectrum from delicate pastries to sturdy pies that could fuel a proper walk in the hills, with tarts and cakes occupying the middle ground between virtue and indulgence. The salads lean fresh and abundant, using seasonal vegetables at their peak rather than whatever was cheapest at the wholesaler. Baguettes come properly crusty, ready to be torn apart and shared, or packed up for a riverside picnic.

There’s also a solid selection of pantry staples and condiments—house-made chutneys, quality oils, preserves that actually taste like the fruit they came from—the sort of things that turn basic ingredients into proper meals.

Whether you’re fuelling up before tackling one of the local walking trails, recovering afterward with something restorative, or just enjoying Peebles hospitality at its finest, Coltman’s delivers food that respects its ingredients, its location, and your appetite in equal measure.