Sourdough Loaves
The heart of what we do. Slow-fermented, handmade sourdough including the legendary cheese & chilli, hearty rye, and seasonal specials.
Bakery
The Fat Batard Bakery
Artisan Bakery · Peebles
Award-winning handmade sourdough, fresh-baked in the Scottish Borders
★★★★★ 5.0 · 88 reviews on Google
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Winning Sourdough
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The Bakery on the Brae
Tucked away off Peebles' main street, The Fat Batard Bakery has become one of the Scottish Borders' worst-kept secrets. This award-winning bakery specialises in handmade sourdough loaves — slow-fermented, hand-shaped, and baked with genuine craft and care.
Open just three days a week — Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday — every bake day draws a queue down Newby Court. Regulars know to arrive early: the legendary cheese & chilli sourdough is always first to sell out. Beyond the bread, an ever-changing lineup of cruffins, Danishes, doughnuts, and focaccia keeps things exciting. Think 99 ice-cream cruffins one week, something entirely new the next.
With a perfect 5-star Google rating, over 3,500 social media followers, and people making the trip to Peebles specifically for a loaf, this little bakery punches well above its weight. Pop in, join the queue, and taste why everyone's talking about it.
What Makes Us Special
The details that keep regulars coming back for more
Cheese & Chilli Sourdough
The loaf regulars queue for. Get in early — it's always the first to sell out.
Ever-Changing Creations
From 99 ice-cream cruffins to savoury Danishes, the menu never stands still.
The Hidden Gem
Duck into the Brae and join the queue. Off the main street, but worth seeking out.
Three Days Only
Everything's handmade fresh on Tue, Thu & Sat. When it's gone, it's gone.
What We Bake
Handmade with care, baked fresh each opening day
Pastries & Viennoiserie
Sweet and savoury Danishes, cruffins with wild flavour combos, and freshly baked pastries that change with every bake day.
BakerySweet Treats
Indulgent doughnuts, cakes, and bakes that sell out fast. Perfect with a cup of something warm or as a gift to take home.
Sweet TreatsSavoury Bakes
Freshly baked focaccia, deli rolls, and savoury specials. Ideal for lunch, a quick bite, or stocking up for the week.
SavouryThe menu changes every bake day — follow us on Instagram or Facebook for this week's offerings.
From the Bakery
A taste of what's waiting for you behind the counter
What People Say
Rated 5.0 ★ from 88 reviews on Google
★ 5.0 (88) Google
★ 4.9 (11) 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. Ended up only having a rye loaf left when I went this time, which wouldn't be my first choice, but it was so delicious and I'll definitely buy it again. The sweets and pastries are always delightful."
★★★★★
"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."
★★★★★
"Fine artisan and craft bakers, off main street. Delightful young lady in charge, enjoyed the banter as well as the products. Sadly no whisky cake, but still five stars. Worth seeking out."
★★★★★
"This time we went to Peebles because we found out about this bakery by Facebook. Enjoyed several bakery products worth the trip. My favourite was this Focaccia."
★★★★★
"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."
★★★★★
"Amazing local bakery!! A wonderful find in Peebles — the sourdough and sweet treats are absolutely outstanding. Well worth seeking out."
Frequently Asked
Everything you need to know before your visit
Where exactly is the bakery?
We're at 6 Newby Court, just off the main street in Peebles. Regulars describe us as a "hidden gem" — duck into the Brae and you'll find us. Well worth seeking out!
What days and times are you open?
We're open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Everything is baked fresh each day, so we keep to these three days to ensure quality. Call us on 01721 588150 if you'd like to check availability.
Do your products sell out?
Yes — everything is handmade in small batches, and popular items like the cheese & chilli sourdough often go first. Our regulars recommend arriving early, especially on Saturdays. If there's something specific you're after, give us a call ahead.
Do you make cakes and pastries as well as bread?
Absolutely! Alongside our sourdough loaves, we bake cakes, doughnuts, cruffins, Danishes (both sweet and savoury), focaccia, and deli rolls. The menu changes every bake day, so there's always something new to try.
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Join over 3,500 followers for bake-day announcements, flavour reveals, and behind-the-scenes from the bakery
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Taste the Difference
Call ahead to reserve your favourites — the best loaves sell out fast
Find Us
Opening Hours
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00
15:00
10:00 – 15:00
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
10:00
15:00
10:00 – 15:00
Friday
Closed
Saturday
10:00
15:00
10:00 – 15:00
Sunday
Closed
6, Newby Court, Peebles EH45 8AL, UK