Artisan Sourdough
The heart of everything we do. Slow-fermented, crusty, and full of character. Our cheese and chilli sourdough is legendary — but the rye and classic white are just as good. Each loaf shaped by hand.
5.0 Perfect Rating · 88 Reviews
The Fat Batard BakeryArtisan Bakery in Peebles
Small batch. Big flavour. Worth the queue.
The Story
Tucked away off Peebles' main street, down a quiet close at Newby Court, The Fat Batard Bakery is the kind of place locals whisper about — and visitors drive miles to find. With a perfect 5-star rating on Google and 4.9 on TripAdvisor, word has well and truly got out.
This is proper artisan baking. Slow-fermented sourdoughs with bold, inventive flavours. Flaky viennoiserie that shatters at the touch. Creative combinations that change with the seasons — one week it's 99 ice-cream cruffins, the next a focaccia that has people crossing the Scottish Borders just to get a slice.
The legendary cheese and chilli sourdough has its own devoted following. Regulars know to arrive early on baking days, because when it's gone, it's gone.
Open just three days a week — Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday — every bake is made in small batches with genuine craft and care. No production lines, no shortcuts. Just real bread, made properly, by bakers who clearly love what they do. Duck into the Brae, join the queue, and you'll see why people keep coming back.
5.0
Google Rating
88
Google Reviews
4.9
TripAdvisor Rating
3 Days
Baked Fresh Weekly
What We Bake
An ever-changing menu of artisan breads, pastries, and sweet bakes — all made by hand in small batches.
Pastries & Viennoiserie
Flaky Danishes — sweet and savoury — plus buttery cruffins and seasonal creations. The flavour combinations are inventive and always changing. Think 99 ice-cream cruffins and beyond.
Sweet Treats
Indulgent doughnuts, cakes, and bakes that are impossible to walk past. Rich, generous, and made with the same genuine craft as everything else on the shelf.
Focaccia & Savoury
Golden, olive-oil-rich focaccia and savoury bakes that people cross the Borders for. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or just grabbing on your way through Peebles.
The Counter
Deli Rolls, Eat In & Take Home
Whether you're grabbing a deli roll for lunch or stocking up on bread for the week, The Fat Batard Bakery has you covered. Drop in on baking days to browse the counter — from hearty filled rolls to freshly sliced loaves ready to take home.
Everything on the shelf is baked that morning, and what you see is what's left — so if something catches your eye, grab it before someone else does. Pop in for a loaf, leave with a bag full of everything that caught your eye.
From the Oven
A peek at what's been baking.
What People Say
Rated 5.0 on Google · 4.9 on TripAdvisor
"Always make an effort to come every time I'm in Peebles. Try not to leave it too late or they will be sold out! I love the cheese and chilli sourdough. The sweets and pastries are always delightful. Had some delicious doughnuts today! A must visit if in the area."
via Google
"A hidden gem. Duck into the Brae and join the queue if it's busy. Always worth it for the most amazing sourdough bakes, sweet and savoury Danishes and indulgent bakes. The menu is ever changing and the flavour combinations (like 99 ice-cream cruffins!) are incredible."
via Google
"Don't go if you are hungry! Simply fab bread, cakes and deli rolls. My favourite is the Cheese & Chili Sourdough. Get in early before it's all gone."
via Google
"Fine artisan and craft bakers, off main street. Delightful young lady in charge, enjoyed the banter as well as the products. Worth seeking out."
via Google
Arrive Early
We bake in small batches and everything is made fresh. Once it's gone, it's gone. For the best selection, get to us as close to opening at 10am as you can. Fancy something specific? Give us a ring and we'll do our best.
Call 01721 588150Find Us
Tucked into Newby Court, just off Peebles High Street. Look for the Brae!
Opening Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
6 Newby Court
Peebles EH45 8AL
Scottish Borders