Abbey Artifacts Gallery & Riverside Restaurant

Abbey Saint Bathans, Near Duns, Berwickshire TD11 3TX

Tel: 01361 840312

e-mail: karen@abbeyartifacts.co.uk
website: www.abbeyartifacts.co.uk

The Riverside Restaurant was established in 1991 by Richard Parkinson. Meals are served all day, with only private functions in the evening. The food is cooked to order using only the finest and freshest of local produce to give you a superb eating experience. This is slow food, not fast food, and yet the prices represent remarkable value for money. The place is spacious and light, with high walls and crisp linen on the tables. You can also dine in a spectacular garden, full of daturas (brugmansia), lilies, a banana plant, dahlias and gunnera which surround the tables in summer. In winter there is a wood burning stove to keep you cosy and warm as you eat with a small tropical jungle in the corner. The River Whiteadder runs past the Riverside, and fishing permits are available from the restaurant.

The high walls are the perfect showcase for the Abbey Artifacts Gallery, founded by Richard's wife Karen in 1997. Here she displays original paintings, prints and drawings by local and invited artists. The subject matter consists of landscapes, wildlife, botanical art, dogs and farm animals. The media used ranges from oils, watercolour, acrylic to charcoal. Karen also sells creative woodturning, ceramics, printed textiles and stick dressing. A full framing service is available. Several times a year there are private exhibitions in the evening, with great food and a guest artist. Private viewings by appointment.