About
Proud holders of a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand and 5 AA Gold Stars, The Bonnie Badger presents an enviable range of dining options across restaurant The Stables, Broc Bar, The Garden Room and The Garden, with each menu evoking a ‘From Nature to Plate’ philosophy.
The same attention to detail and commitment to local sourcing is also evident in a carefully curated list of drinks to perfectly complement the food on offer.
We look forward to welcoming you.
The Team
Tom and Michaela, alongside General Manager, Robert Clark and Hotel Manager, Siobhan Martin, collectively lead and inspire a talented team of chefs, front of house, bartenders and housekeepers, who together create a truly welcoming destination for locals and visitors alike.
Awards & Accolades
Since opening in 2018, The Bonnie Badger has been widely acknowledged as one of the leading restaurants with rooms in the country.
In 2019, The Bonnie Badger was awarded a Michelin Guide GB & Ireland Bib Gourmand, an accolade which it has held onto every year since.
In 2019, The Bonnie Badger was also awarded 5 Gold Stars from AA, as a leading Restaurant with Rooms, an accolade it has held onto every year since.
The venue has also been recognised by VisitScotland, gaining a 5 Star Award, Restaurant with Rooms, in recognition of exceptional standards.
The Bonnie Badger has continued to gain recognition with many prestigious awards and accolades. Recent awards include;
Restaurant with Rooms, Scotland, AA Hospitality Awards, 2022
Inclusion in the Estrella Damn, Top 50 Gastropub List 2022
AA Awards, Breakfast Award 2022 & 2021
The National Pub & Bar Awards County Winner, 2022 & 2021
Midlothian & East Lothian Business Awards 2019, Highly Commended, New Business of the Year
Midlothian & East Lothian Business Awards 2019, Highly Commended, Family Business of the Year
Location
The award-winning stunning beach, Gullane Bents, which is backed by large sand dunes, is located a short 10-minute walk from The Bonnie Badger. Gullane is part of the John Muir walk which is a long-distance footpath along the coast between Musselburgh and Dunglass.
The seaside town of North Berwick is situated about 10 minutes from Gullane, and boats two sandy bays, with golf courses at the ends of each bay.
There is free parking for guests at the rear of The Bonnie Badger, on Goose Green.
STAY WITH US
Stay in one of our cosy and luxuriously
comfortable bedrooms.
DINE WITH US
Enjoy the best seasonal produce at The Stables, Broc Bar or The Garden.
STAY WITH US
Stay in one of our cosy and luxuriously
comfortable bedrooms.
DINE WITH US
Enjoy the best seasonal produce at
The Stables, Broc Bar or The Garden.
The Bonnie Badger
in the Community
Set in the building of an old village hotel, originally established in 1836, the Bonnie Badger’s location has always played an important part of the Gullane community, and when they took over the property in 2018, Tom and Michaela Kitchin were determined to ensure it remained at the heart of the local Gullane community.
The Bonnie Badger sponsors the Gullane Athletic AFC, supporting the U14 Girls team who currently play in the South-East Region under the Scottish Women’s Football Association.
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