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Best Licenced Premises
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Double win for Rutherfords.
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We are delighted to have been awarded the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence! Thanks you so much to you all!
"Founded in 2010, the Certificate of Excellence honours hospitality businesses that deliver consistently great service. This designation is given to establishments that have consistently achieved great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Establishments earning the Certificate of Excellence are located all over the world and have continually delivered superior customer experience." Trip Advisor |
2017The Times (May 2017)
Rutherfords are delighted to have come 5th in Top 10 Micropubs in the UK as named in The Times Newspaper.
With approximately 500 micropubs now being on the map, this is a great honour. 
Rutherfords Runners-Up in CAMRA Pub of the Year 2016 AND 2017
We were honoured to have placed as runners-up in Pub of the Year 2016 - only seven short months after opening the doors to Scotland's first micropub. But we even MORE delighted to have been awarded it again in 2017! Every year members of the Edinburgh and SE Scotland Branch of CAMRA vote to select Pubs of the Year for Edinburgh City, Lothian and the Borders. To initially qualify for consideration the pub must consistently sell real ale in good condition. The competition is then judged on the quality of the pub with service, welcome, atmosphere, style, decor, value for money and community focus being considered in addition to the quality of the real ale. 2016BEST BAR NONE Silver award - January 2016
Rutherfords awarded the prestigious National silver award Best Bar None. The award shows the venue and its staff have met a level of standards that assures members of the public they will be able to enjoy a safe and welcoming atmosphere. 2015Rutherfords win TWO prestigious CAMRA awards in the first 7 months of opening
We are delighted to announce that we are the CAMRA Borders winner Real Ale Quality Award. Debbie Rutherford said; "We are really honoured to have won this after less than 5 months trading. To have the recognition from CAMRA of serving the best pint in The Borders is something we are delighted about! We look forward to always striving to serve the best ales in a friendly environment." Scottish Borders Food and Drink - The best in The Borders - December 2015 Link to video - featuring us! December 2015 Rutherfords nominated as Best Pub/Bar in the Born in the Borders Food and Drink awards 2015 FINALIST - Scotland's Best Independent Bar
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BEST BAR NONE - GOLD AWARD - 2017
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NEWS
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Opening Hours ExtendedWe are delighted to announce that, due to demand from customers and the support of the licencing board, we have now extended our opening hours to 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 10pm all other days. We look forward to seeing more of you all! |
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Rutherfords launch Deliquescent
The Quintessential Seasonal Sprit is ONLY available from Rutherfords Micropub. Full details here. |
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Kelso businesses hope to fill gap left by tourist office closing
VisitScotland regional director Paula Ward with traders in the frame to put visitors to Kelso in the picture about its attractions. With her are, back from left, Tina Newton, Ian Hird, Wayne and Jane Box, Anne Scott and James Walker, plus, front, Sue Beck and Simon Rutherford. Southern Reporter link here. Rutherfords in CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2018
The Inn Sceptre Pubs and Real Ale article - "Running a micropub in Scotland can provide it's own set of challenges. So it's just as well there is a trailblazer who not only has given it a go, but also trains those keen to follow their lead. Here, Rutherfords of Kelso - the 1st micropub to establish itself north of the border - is placed under the InnSpectre's spotlight. - January 2107 The Scotsman - September 2016 - Scotland's First -and only- micropub named in Good Beer Guide Southern Reporter - September 2016 - 'Little Wonder is making big impression on Beer Buffs in The Borders' |
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The Scotsman, September 2016
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Rutherfords enter CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2017
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The Eastern Magazine In-Flight Magazine (Summer 2016)
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Front Page News in CAMRA Pints of View Magazine (Winter 2015)
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The Green News - April 2016 (above)
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Southern Reporter
"Local premises show they are Best Bar None February 2016.
"These premises join an elite group of around 400 that are accredited to the scheme in Scotland, supported by a wide range of partners including the Scottish Government, Scottish Borders Council, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland.
The premises demonstrated to an independent assessor that they met a number of criteria covering the five key elements of the Licensing Scotland Act 2005, including protecting public safety, preventing public nuisance and promoting public health."
"Local premises show they are Best Bar None February 2016.
"These premises join an elite group of around 400 that are accredited to the scheme in Scotland, supported by a wide range of partners including the Scottish Government, Scottish Borders Council, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland.
The premises demonstrated to an independent assessor that they met a number of criteria covering the five key elements of the Licensing Scotland Act 2005, including protecting public safety, preventing public nuisance and promoting public health."
DRAM Magazine
Rutherfords feature in the December 2015 issue
link here to some great professional images taken by Mike Schofield, photographer.
Rutherfords feature in the December 2015 issue
link here to some great professional images taken by Mike Schofield, photographer.
Rutherfords feature on ITV
Click here to watch Rutherfords feature on ITV Borders in October 2015
10th July 2015 - OPENING NIGHT - ITV BORDERS
ITV Borders
The tiny drinking venue is modelled on similar businesses in England, but will be a first for Scotland.
The emphasis is on having an old-fashioned, community feel, with friendly service and a variety of locally produced ales and craft gins.
It won't have a TV - the micropub shuns technology, in favour of simple conversation, and owner Debbie Rutherford says that should be a key selling point
LINK to video
And a lovely blog, from an unexpected source....
ITV Borders
The tiny drinking venue is modelled on similar businesses in England, but will be a first for Scotland.
The emphasis is on having an old-fashioned, community feel, with friendly service and a variety of locally produced ales and craft gins.
It won't have a TV - the micropub shuns technology, in favour of simple conversation, and owner Debbie Rutherford says that should be a key selling point
LINK to video
And a lovely blog, from an unexpected source....
July 2015
UK Micropubs article. |
Despite the attention-grabbing headline, we have never banned mobile phones! We actually WANT you to 'check-in' and share tour experiences! We offer FREE WIFI! Just don't get caught playing Candy Crush in the corner... And there's NO Pokemon in our pub!
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25th April 2015
View interview online with Simon and J Mark Dodds - the Peoples Pub Partnership Pub Persuader
View interview online with Simon and J Mark Dodds - the Peoples Pub Partnership Pub Persuader
24th April 2015
Border Telegraph article.
Border Telegraph article.
23rd April 2015
The Southern article following the Licensing hearing.
The Southern article following the Licensing hearing.
17th April 2015
The National article
The National article
10th April 2015
Radio Borders feature an article and interview with Rutherfords, the first Micropub in Scotland, on every news bulletin all day.
Radio Borders feature an article and interview with Rutherfords, the first Micropub in Scotland, on every news bulletin all day.
April 2015
link to Article in BQ (Business Quarter) Magazine
link to Article in BQ (Business Quarter) Magazine
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Entrepreneurs Simon and Debbie Rutherford are behind Rutherfords micropub which aims to capitalise on the growing popularity of micropubs across the UK.
A Micropub is based on a very different model to regular pubs, and their shunning of the modern world has been welcomed by many. Televisions, music, gaming machines and pool tables are strictly off the menu and, rather than offering hot food, micropubs only offer cold snacks. The couple are looking to keep it local, sourcing locally produced charcuterie, cheeses and hand-raised pork pies, as well as quality ales from Scottish microbreweries, craft gins and whiskies. Simon Rutherford, said: “We see Rutherfords as offering something very different, and a real antidote to modern life. Micropubs are really focussed on the experience, and the size and layout encourages conversation – even amongst strangers. “As part of my research, I visited a few micropubs and every single one of them was a real pleasure, with a warm welcome and great chat. Some micropubs actually ban mobile phones – one of them even nails them to the wall if you’re caught using one! We won’t be as strict as that, but you certainly won’t be able to buy a gassy lager or an alcopop in Rutherfords.” The very first Micropub, and the movement that followed, is credited to Martyn Hillier who opened The Butchers Arms in Kent in 2005, following a change in the licensing law in 2003 which made it easier to open a small, independent public house. There are now 100 micropubs in England, with new venues popping up every week. Simon added: “The hours will be shorter than a regular pub, and the décor is going to be quite unique too. We have a few surprises up our sleeves!” |
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April 2015
link to Article in Southern Reporter
link to Article in Southern Reporter
April 2015
Planning Permission Granted
Planning Permission Granted
March 2015
Article in Kelso Life
Article in Kelso Life
MARCH 2015
Link to our planning application
Link to our planning application
