The Contented Vine

The Contented Vine Mediterranean/Seafood/ local meat/Italian themed Restaurant located in Kelso.
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A few Nibbles from last night 🧑‍🍳 🥂
19/04/2026

A few Nibbles from last night 🧑‍🍳 🥂

Happy Easter everyone 🥚 Today marks 14 years Since the Contented Vine opened its doors and welcomed our valued customers...
05/04/2026

Happy Easter everyone 🥚
Today marks 14 years Since the Contented Vine opened its doors and welcomed our valued customers. I would personally like to thank our customers, suppliers and our loyal hard working staff past and present.
Cheers 🥂

We are reintroducing our Early Evening menu @ the Contented Vine. Enjoy a Pasta for £10-95or a John Gilmour 10oz Scottis...
12/03/2026

We are reintroducing our Early Evening menu @ the Contented Vine. Enjoy a Pasta for £10-95

or a John Gilmour 10oz Scottish Aberdeen Angus Sirloin with chips and salad for £23-95

Starters and desserts can be ordered off our supper menu.

Menu Starts on Monday 16th March 🥂

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01573 224777

January Opening hours Open 2nd and 3rd.Closed 4th-8th Reopen on Friday 9th every evening apart from Sunday 11th and Sund...
02/01/2026

January Opening hours

Open 2nd and 3rd.
Closed 4th-8th
Reopen on Friday 9th every evening apart from Sunday 11th and Sunday 18th.

Call 01573 224777

Very best

We hope you have all had a fantastic Christmas.  We would like to thank our customers, staff and suppliers for supportin...
31/12/2025

We hope you have all had a fantastic Christmas. We would like to thank our customers, staff and suppliers for supporting us.

Here’s to 2026 🥂

If you are looking for a Sunday Lunch we are open Sunday 14th December and Sunday 28th December.We will be running our ‘...
08/12/2025

If you are looking for a Sunday Lunch we are open Sunday 14th December and Sunday 28th December.

We will be running our ‘a la carte’ menu and our festive three course set menu @£33-95

Local Roe Deer, Scottish Lamb trio, John Gilmour’s Beef, Dr Collins Scallops and fresh fish, Turkey paupiettes…… to name a few

Call 01573 224777

If you are are looking for a Christmas gift, we sell vouchers. Pop in to buy or pay over the phone and we will post firs...
08/12/2025

If you are are looking for a Christmas gift, we sell vouchers. Pop in to buy or pay over the phone and we will post first class.

Doddies charity wine 🍷 also available to purchase from the restaurant for £20.

Call 01573 224777

14/11/2025

Candlelit Hogmanay Vine
31st December

Welcome
Glass of fizz with our talented pianist

Pre start

Amuse Bouche

To start

-Eyemouth Lobster Thermidor crème Brûlée, Parmesan crisp
-Borders Wood Pigeon, Haggis Bon Bon, Cauliflower purée, Sloe Gin & Blackberry reduction
-Asparagus Spears, Poached Duck Egg, Hollandaise
-Hendricks & Beetroot infused Smoked Salmon, crispy Capers, Beetroot Rosti Potato,
-Deconstructed Borders Roe Deer Wellington- Pastry, Chicken Parfait, Loin, Fig Mousse

Refresh

-Morvenpick Sorbet

To Follow

-John Gilmours Aberdeen Angus fillet of Beef, Butternut squash Purée, Spring onion Mash, Roasted Vine Tomatoes, Port Jus
-Lamb Rack, fresh Mint Crumb, Heritage Carrots, Potato Fondant, Claret &Rosemary Jus
- Halibut, Chefs Puttanesca Olive Oil, Purple sprouting Broccoli, Crushed Potatoes
-Supreme of Cornfed Chicken, Butter Bean, courgette, Aubergine, Spanish Chorizo Cassoulet
-Chefs Handmade Wild Mushroom and Truffle Ravioli, Celeriac Purée, Caramelised Baby Onions

To Finish

-Assiette of Desserts
-Cheese Board, Vintage Ports will be available to purchase on the evening

£60pp, 20pp deposit as confirmation of your booking. Pre orders must be handed in by the 19th December.

Call 01573 224777

25/09/2025

Christmas is fast approaching. Here is our festive menu. If you scroll down to the bottom of the post you will find our set menu priced at £33-95 for three courses.

To reserve a table please call 01573 224777 please note we closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day for our staff and their families

Festive Menu
1st December- 30th December

To Start
Lentil Soup, Topped with Smoked Bacon (optional) V, Homemade Bread £7-95
Haggis and Mozzarella Filo Parcels, Cumberland Sauce £8-95
Stuffed Portobello Mushroom, Welsh Rarebit, Dressed Salad £8-95 V
Local Roe Deer Parfait, Smooth and Boozy, Fresh Fig Chutney, Baby Gherkins, Toasted Homemade Bread £9-95
Melting Grilled Goats Cheese, Topped with Caramelized Red Onions, Toasted Pine Nuts £9-95 V
Duo of Melon, Moven pick Mango Sorbet, Raspberry Coulis, Fresh Micro Mint £8-95 V
Poached Scallops, Carrot and Chive, Creamy white wine sauce £14-95
Tempura King Prawns topped with Paprika and Spring Onions, Chefs secret Chilli Sauce £10-95
Hendricks Infused Smoked Salmon, Asparagus Salad, Lemon Fan £10-95

To Follow
Turkey, Duck Fat Roasties with all the Trimmings £19-95
Braised Feather Blade of Beef, Creamy Mash, Bourguignon Sauce £22-95
French Trimmed Pork Cutlet, Stornaway Black Pudding, Homemade Apple Puree, Cider Jus £19-95
Borders Roe Deer Haunch, Claret Jus, Pickled Blackberries, Butternut squash Puree £24-95
Trio of Lamb, Cutlet, Shoulder Casserole, Sweet Breads £24-95
All of the above are served with Homemade Potato dishes and Seasonal Vegetables
Baked Salmon, Herb Crumb, Bed of Spinach, Gnocchi Pesto £23-95
Stuffed Aubergine, Feta and Pomegranates £19-95 V

The Grill Supplied By John Gilmour Butchers
10oz Sirloin Steak £29-95
8oz Fillet Steak £35-95
Steaks are Scottish, served with Grilled Tomatoes, Mushrooms and Homemade Chips
Sauces are available £3-50

Taste of Italy
Chefs Spaghetti Bolognaise £13-95
Spicy Penne Arrabiatta, Bacon, Salami, Onion, Chilli, Tomato Sauce £13-95
Penne Cornfed Chicken, Mushrooms, Sweetcorn, Garlic, White Wine, Cream, Parmesan £15-95
Creamy Smoked Salmon, Duo of King/Greenland Prawn Linguine, Garlic, Cream, Samphire, White Wine, Parmesan £15-95
Famous Bacon and Mushroom, Creamy Spaghetti Carbonara £14-95
Superfood Green Tagliatelle, Green vegetable tossed with garlic, white wine, seasoning and Olive Oil £13-95 (V)
Add Garlic Bread or a Salad for £3-95
All Pastas are finished with lightly peeled Ribbons of Parmesan
Gluten Free Pastas are Available

To Finish
Apple and Cinamon Crème Brulee
White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake
Lemon Posset
Very Sticky Toffee Pudding
Trio of Ice Creams
£8-95
All of the above are served with fresh Fruit and Ice Cream
Cheeseboard with Port, Hand Selected Cheeses, Grapes, Apple, Chutney, Butter, Crackers £10-95
Dessert Wines
10 year Dalva Port £6-50 50cl
20 year Dalva Port £8-50 50cl
28 year Corte Port £11-50 50cl
Chateau Haunt Mouleyes, 2019 Dessert wine 50cl £24-95
Please View our Bar and Whisky Cabinet for an after-dinner drink
Coffee
Americano £3-50 or Espresso £3-00 only
Liqueur Coffee £7-95
Selection of Teas £3-00

Festive Set Menu

To Start
Lentil Soup, Topped with Smoked Bacon (optional) V, Homemade Bread
Haggis and Mozzarella Filo Parcels, Cumberland Sauce
Local Roe Deer Parfait, Smooth and Boozy, Fresh Fig Chutney, Baby Gherkins, Toasted Homemade Bread
Duo of Melon, Moven pick Mango Sorbet, Raspberry Coulis, Fresh Micro MintV
Tempura King Prawns topped with Paprika and Spring Onions, Chefs secret Chilli Sauce

To Follow
Turkey, Duck Fat Roasties with all the Trimmings
Braised Feather Blade of Beef, Creamy Mash, Bourguignon Sauce
French Trimmed Pork Cutlet, Stornaway Black Pudding, Homemade Apple Puree, Cider Jus
All of the above are served with Homemade Potato dishes and Seasonal Vegetables
Baked Salmon, Herb Crumb, Bed of Spinach, Gnocchi Pesto
Stuffed Aubergine, Feta and Pomegranates V

To Finish
Apple and Cinamon Crème Brulee
White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake
Lemon Posset
Very Sticky Toffee Pudding
Trio of Ice Creams
All of the above are served with fresh Fruit and Ice Cream
10pp deposit for Parties over ten guests 3 courses £33-95

Good Evening,We are currently looking for a part time front of house member to join our team. Experience isn’t essential...
23/08/2025

Good Evening,
We are currently looking for a part time front of house member to join our team. Experience isn’t essential as we are happy to provide on the job training.
Please drop us a message on Facebook or call 01573 224777 and ask for Keith or Alex.

Address

60 Horsemarket
Kelso
TD57AE

Opening Hours

Monday 6pm - 9pm
Tuesday 6pm - 9pm
Wednesday 6pm - 9pm
Thursday 6pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 9pm
Saturday 5pm - 9pm
Sunday 5pm - 9pm

Telephone

+441573224777

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