Buzzworks venue to feature Scottish produce and coastal flavours.
Bookings are now open for The Bass & Barrel, a new pub and restaurant venue in North Berwick by Scottish hospitality operator Buzzworks, which is set to welcome its first guests on Tuesday 20th October. The transformed former Nether Abbey Hotel will offer a new menu celebrating quality Scottish produce and coastal flavours, serving food from early until late, seven days a week.
Designed as a welcoming pub and restaurant for the North Berwick community, The Bass & Barrel will cater to locals for morning coffee, breakfast, leisurely lunches, casual dinners, drinks with friends, and special occasion celebrations. The drinks offering includes draught beers, local ales, a selection of wines, spirits, and classic and signature cocktails.
The kitchen team has developed an extensive all-day menu with fresh seafood and prime Scotch steaks at its heart, alongside pub classics and family favourites. Scottish produce takes centre stage, with Buzzworks collaborating with suppliers such as Edgefield Craft Butchers, whose owner is from North Berwick, and local fishmongers. The venue will showcase 28-day dry-aged meat and locally sourced seafood.
David Bell, Director of Food at Buzzworks, said: “We wanted to create a menu that feels right for The Bass & Barrel and its fantastic coastal setting, but above all one that gives the local community plenty of reasons to visit time and time again. Whether you’re popping in for a morning coffee, meeting friends for lunch, enjoying a casual evening meal or celebrating a special occasion, we want there to be something for everyone throughout the day.”
Among the menu highlights will be The Bass & Barrel’s four-person sharing Sunday roast, served with all the trimmings. Guests can also choose from dishes such as Lamb Shepherd’s Pie, Grilled Scottish Langoustines, and The Bass & Barrel’s premium fish and chips. A selection of sandwiches and lighter dishes are available for lunches, with coffee and cake offered in the afternoon. For dessert, a chocolate bomb is featured.
Bell added: “At the heart of it is simplicity – sourcing outstanding ingredients and preparing them exceptionally well. We’re incredibly proud to work with suppliers such as Edgefield Craft Butchers, as well as local fishmongers, to make the most of the fantastic produce available to us. The Sunday roast is going to be a real highlight. It serves four with all the trimmings and is exactly the kind of dish that gets family and friends around the table together. We want breakfast at The Bass & Barrel to be a reason to visit in its own right. We’ve focused on great Scottish produce, quality ingredients and doing the classics really well.”
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The major seven-figure transformation of the former Nether Abbey Hotel into The Bass & Barrel also includes 12 stylish bedrooms upstairs, offering accommodation in the East Lothian seaside town. Part of Buzzworks’ growing House Collection, the venue was designed by internationally acclaimed designer Jim Hamilton, combining relaxed hospitality with timeless, stylish accommodation.
Buzzworks, a B Corp-certified business, has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For for ten consecutive years. The group currently operates 25 award-winning bars and restaurants across Scotland and was named Best Managed Pub Company in the UK under 51 sites at the 2025 Publican Awards.
Bookings for dining and overnight stays are now open. To find out more, visit: www.thebassandbarrel-northberwick.co.uk
