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Please could we have a list of cafés, tea rooms, decent restaurants (that won't break the bank)?
Anything from Italian, Indian, Chinese, bistro, pizza etc.
In and around Dumfries.
I seem to recall a nice Italian, our landlady recommended, pretty sure it was Brunos looking at a map....
http://www.brunosrestaurant.co.uk/
This place was great
[url= http://www.mabiehousehotel.co.uk/restaurant/ ]MABIE HOUSE HOTEL[/url]
although it was stag do and I w as very drunk, but its right on the bike trails.
I recall Bruno's being recommended last time we went, as that street view looks familiar, but I think it was fully booked so we couldn't get in
Mulberries Cafe for sipping chocolate and Polarbites for fish and chips - both in Kirkcudbright - which I admit is possibly pushing the in and around Dumfries brief, but it's where we always go when we stay in Lochmaben.
That said the Chippy in Lochmaben is fantastic, if a little scary/old school
Little Italy, disclaimer - it's my mates restaurant but don't let that put you off - [url= https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186513-d3457818-Reviews-Little_Italy-Dumfries_Dumfries_and_Galloway_Scotland.html ]trip advisor reviews here[/url]
The Laurie Arms in Haugh of Urr does great food. Closer to Castle Douglas in truth but nice nonetheless.
Clachan Inn in Dalry was utterly amazing, in particular the pork belly which was the best pork belly I have ever tasted and the best meal out I have ever had. Need to book on a weekend
The restaurant in the Rabbie Burns centre is nice
Clachan Inn in Dalry was utterly amazing, in particular the pork belly which was the best pork belly I have ever tasted and the best meal out I have ever had. Need to book on a weekend
And also 45 minutes drive from Dumfries.....
We're a few miles west of Dumfries, not that far but it's nice to have options if we for instance have a day out on Loch Ken then fancy some food before heading back
Italian in Dalbeattie
Brambles @ Dalbeattie
Anchor in Kipford
Steamboat in Carsethorn
Lagan outdoor centre cafe
Loch Arthur @Beeswing
Lou's
Castle Douglas is the "food town" with a good selection i.e. Threave Castle.
Kilnford just off the Dumfries bypass where the new hospital is being built
Other cafes in Dumfries ='Kings and Mrs Greens next to each other in Munches St, just of the High st and near a car park
India Palm and Jewel in the Crown for Indian
Caerlaverock Castle and Drumlanrig both have tea rooms. Tomas Tosh in Thornhill
Award winning chippie in CD, good one in Lochside Dfs opposite McDs.....
Cavens Arms in the centre of Dumfries has always hit the spot
[url= http://www.hullabaloorestaurant.co.uk/index.php/menus/ ]Hullabaloo[/url] at the Robert Burns Centre and the Caven Arms have always been good for us.
Cavens Arms or Eden Bank Hotel for good pub-style grub.
Little Italy, Bruno's or Pizzeria Il Fiume for Italian
Jewel in the Crown for Indian
Chinese, haven't had a sit in a Chinese in years, sorry!
All of the above are great, and all in or around Dumfries town centre so should see you right for a few days!
Nearby, Mabie House Hotel is good.
Castle Douglas has quite a few places. I like Designs Cafe and Gallery and a new bakery, The Earth's Crust in St Andrews Street.
In New Galloway, the new Cat Strand arts centre is very good, well worth a visit, and The Smiddy next door is also good.
Annan distillery and Dalton pottery/gin
http://www.dng24.co.uk/12930-2/
Moniaive, Glenwhisk Cafe and Bistro, off the beaten track but good plain food and cakes