Good food! Visited here on vacation. Love the pies. Would come back again for sure. Liked the beers…read moreon draft too.

We stayed in Bowness-on-Solway before starting to walk Hadrian's Wall. We were advised to eat in…read moreThe Kings Arms Inn (and to book ahead as they can get full) and it was a good call on both counts. Very good food and great ambiance. What a good English pub should be!

The Cobbles has an iconic pub bar and cozy dining room. The weather was simply fantastic so we…read moredrank a round (or two) outside in their front patio. The menu includes thick cut filet steaks with wedge potatoes and salad. They also have haggis bon bons that were scrunchy and creamy in taste. Upstairs there is another dinning room, perfect for large parties or private events. A must-eat in Kelso!

This gastro-pub is tucked away in a corner off the main square in Kelso. It is cosy and inviting…read moreinside, with friendly staff. The menu is comprehensive, with something for everyone. I opted for a Thai red curry with jasmine rice, and was really impressed... one of the nicest Thai curries I have had (outside of a Thai restaurant in a long time). My other half went for a vegetarian option from the Daily Specials board - wild mushroom, spinach, and caramelised onion crepe, with ratatouille and fondant potato. This was presented beautifully and was so tasty. Definitely one of the best vegetarian options I have tried in a while. As for desserts, I would have liked to have seen a lighter, fruit-based option, so decided against a dessert. However, my dining companions all ordered desserts and were suitably impressed. If you are looking for somewhere to have a special meal, luck or evening, I don't think you could go wrong with The Cobbles, Kelso.

A comfortable pub with tables and chairs inside and out, though outside it overlooks a busy road…read moreand roundabout. We thought the food was a bit expensive and there were few vegetarian choices, but the really disappointing thing was the poor coffee - no cappuccinos, lattes, Americanos etc, not even hot milk to liven up what we had. The barman was fairly friendly but didn't go out of his way to help. I'm afraid I didn't take note of the beers on offer but my husband was not happy with his Guinness which was fizzy and warm. There were some beautiful tubs of flowers adorning the outside of the pub but the soil was bone dry and they were beginning to wilt badly. I wanted to go round and water them myself before they all died! There is a car park to one side.

Lovely Lakeland pub. Dog friendly. Great fish & chips (weird mushy peas!!!)read more

Another spot that we happened to be near. Stopped off for a drink and a snack Buford heading back…read moreto out destinations. It's a cute little spot with plenty of table outside. It'll be nice on a sunny day. Inside, it's more of a pub style vibe. The bar is right when you walk in. Tables on both side of the place. Ladies working we're really sweet. Nothing much to it. Drinks, we kept it simple. Meal wise, they did have some nice selections. Just heads up, most of their battered items are pretty battered. Overall, nice spot for a catch-up, a drink or a quick meal.

A lovely old building, unfortunately now situated opposite a large roundabout and the Gretna…read moreGateway Outlet Village. It's still nice inside though, proper traditional. We trooped up on a Saturday lunchtime and were immediately impressed by how busy it was. People definitely like this place. The by-product of this was overly busy staff though, but on the plus side the service was still decent. For once I didn't order a starter - its not that I'm greedy I just like to get in the full dining experience - I did fancy mac n cheese though so I got that as a main. I have to say, after all the talking up of Glasgow mac n cheese by others, this was way better than for example Sloans, it was really nice, not too thin and creamy, properly cheesy, firm and toasted on top. This is mac n cheese like my mother used to make. The chips were chunky and crispy and there were plenty of them. My only criticism, salad, why put salad with mac n cheese, it just doesn't go, but everywhere seems to do it. I left the salad, but I was content.

The Kirkstile is a gem, both as a pub and as an inn. The food is a really high standard--very…read morefresh and often very creative, and local. The rooms are so nice, clean and comfortable--and quiet--I had several fantastic sleeping nights. There are so many fine walks from the doorstep there is truly no need to get in your car. The staff is incredibly nice. And honestly...I can't see how it is possible to top a summer evening sitting at a picnic table on their lawn with an ale in front of you watching the light on fell change. I could park myself there for a week!

This is the best food I had in the Lake District!…read more A large group (11) of us showed up just before closing time and the staff was very accommodating. Everyone was helpful and kind. I had the Steak and Ale pie and it was just delicious. The mashed potatoes were perfect and the vegetable medley was just what I needed after all the fried food I had been having on the trip. I tried my friend's lamb and it was to die for. The only complaint I heard was about the chutney for the vegan curry. Save room for dessert. The sticky toffee pudding was one of the best desserts I've ever had; I'll be thinking about it for a long time.

Nice village pub with a great menu. Also do B&B. Food served 7-9 weekdays, earlier at weekends…read more Booking for food advisable.

Nice little country pub in the village of Clarencefield. Extensive bar menu and cracking chef has…read moremade this pub a great venue for a lunch or evening meal. Meals served until 9pm.

What a perfect little pub! We ate here on our first night in Gilcrux after a day of travel and it…read morewas absolutely wonderful. The barman was very friendly and chatty, and the waitress was equally pleasant. The food was absolutely delicious. The lasagna was excellent (fresh out of the oven too!) and the pastry on the chicken and leek pie was was puffed to about 6 inches. Highly recommend this place to anyone passing through/in the area of Gilcrux!

Never seems to be open no matter what time of day I am in the area! However it is seeped in history…read morethough so maybe a hidden gem. The village was created by Danish Vikings as a fishing and trading port and the area developed into a Emigrant port. John Paul Jones (founder of the American Navy) himself was a local lad and sailed from here. Prisoners were also sent to Australia from this port. There is little left of the pier which once graced the shores but if you listen carefully, you can still hear the smuggler moving their illegal wares! The Steamboat Inn offers B&B at 30GBP per night an have a self contained cottage available too.

set in some awesome surroundings, this place is great to stop off for a pint and some grub if…read moreyou're out and about, highly recommended

Really good last minute stay here, due to error at self-catering place…read more Very well appointed en-suite room - comfy bed, Netflix, Rington's teas. Pleasant staff and a really good breakfast. Dogs welcome too so all in a very good value night.

This restaurant was recommended to us by the local shop keeper. We had planned to eat in (Galloway…read moreArms Hotel) but they have been taken over and now stop serving food at 2 :'( Anyway! We only wanted a quick snack to keep us going. This resteraunt is huge! It's right on the waterfront and there's an outdoor eating area& a bar too. There's also accommodation here too. So ..the menu was pretty extensive ranging from all day breakfasts, traditional dishes , international meals &a blackboard with specials. They also cater well for children . We decided to have a snack, a bacon roll and sausage roll which were just busting with sausage&bacon! We also had a portion of chips, we were going to have a portion each ,but the waitress warned us they were large (kind of her) so decided just to go for the one.And a large pot of tea. It all came to £11 ,which we thought was good value. The service was fast and waitress polite. We came here low season and was quite quiet. You can imagine this place buzzing in the summer. Next time we're down this way we'll definitely pop in for dinner.