We've eaten here a few times over the years as it always has a large menu (with vegetarian options…read morefor us), is large, clean and bright, and situated in the main shopping street. However, I feel it has really gone downhill since the last time we were there a couple of years ago. The staff yesterday were mostly grumpy and surly. The waitress who took our order was very off-hand indeed, then the one who brought my coffee just slammed it down with a bang in front of me on the wooden table without speaking. The third waitress, who brought our food, was a bit pleasanter. Although the menu states that they sell good coffees, my husband was convinced his 'Americano' was just instant coffee (which he detests). As for my 'latte', well I'm sure it was one of those power mixes as it was horrible, dark and 'grainy' and I couldn't drink it. I think that's actually the first time ever that I've put a coffee to one side and not touched it after the first couple of sips. My husband's veggie burger was in a white roll with a bit of salad inside (no dressing) and some chips on the side. He said it was very ordinary. My chick pea curry was actually quite nice but the white rice was overcooked and stuck together. It didn't spoil the flavour though once it was stirred into the rest. It is a noisy cafe as the chairs scrape about on the tiled floor. With so many people coming and going, and the waitresses clearing up and pulling chairs in and out, there was frequently quite a din. My only other gripe is that the meal was vastly overpriced. £15.30 for two average meals and two disgusting coffees in this basic cafe (definitely not a 'restaurant') was a real rip-off. Needless to say, we won't be going back there the next time we're in Stranraer!

It's also very handy if you're going to wait here for the ferry to Larne. A good seafood meal, then…read morea stroll down to the ferry terminal - although I actually drove my campervan, same thing!

This place was a refreshing change after a week in the more touristy part of Scotland. Pints…read morehalved in price (yay!) and the food was very reasonably priced - they even offer a two dinners for 10 pounds menu. Service was great for a British pub, food came out quickly and very tasty and they offered free wifi which was fast (and appreciated after bad wifi at our accommodation). Overall, a decent typical place to have some food and beer. Happy customer.

Shit service sat for 30 minutes with no service will be back when I've tasted the foodread more

Such kind people that helped us out when we were lost and also amazing food!!! Coffee was so good…read moreand the tomato basil soup was delicious!!!

A nice selection of coffee and bakery items at this cozy shop across from St. John's Castle in the…read morebusiness district. Ample space, cheery staff, and tasty food make this a nice spot to relax or meet friends.

You know what? By the time we reached here I really had had a lot to drink. I'm guessing that…read morethis is the case for much of their clientele. I have 2 photos from this place, one of the £10 I was paying with and one of the food behind the sneezeguard. A decent range of stomach-lining-alcohol-soaking wares, tastygood for the walk home. As you do.

We stumbled upon Fig & Olive while looking for a spot to have breakfast before leaving Stranraer…read moreand what a find! The coffee was excellent, the breakfast dishes were delicious, and it had such a cozy ambiance. I loved the charming artwork on the walls and the steady stream of dogs that came in with their owners (yes, it is dog-friendly!) I ordered the chicken club sandwich, which was really nice - perfectly toasted multigrain bread filled with fresh grilled chicken, crispy bacon, and greens. Everyone at our table enjoyed their meals and the service was pleasant. If you find yourself in Stranraer, I highly recommend Fig & Olive for breakfast/lunch!

We came all the way to Stranraer, Scotland, to visit a dear old friend, who recommended Henry's Bay…read moreHouse for dinner. This lovely restaurant, facing the sea, has a full bar and a menu featuring a variety of seafood dishes, alongside classic standard fare. Our party of five was seated at a comfortable half-booth table, and the service was great from start to finish. I enjoyed a roast dinner with all the fixings - Yorkshire pudding, vegetables, roast potatoes with a glass of rosé. While there doesn't appear to be a dedicated kids' menu, there were options like mac and cheese and chicken tenders for the kiddos. The rest of our group had grilled chicken, fish pie, and a burger, and it seemed everyone was happy with their meals. Overall, I'd highly recommend Henry's Bay House for either lunch or dinner!

Terrific cafe across from St. John's Castle in the middle of the business district…read more Coffee, tea (of course), breakfast bakery items, sandwiches, soups, wraps, frappes, and pizza. A comfy, airy setting with plenty of seating. Nice spot for a wee rest.

Really great food and the staff are friendly. We went here after our disastrous experience with the…read moreChinese restaurant where we ended up eating nothing and so where hungry. The mixed kebab tasted authentic and like you get in turkey and the pizza was good too. All in all a very good experience.

What a ghastly place. We went here after reading some reviews on Google but I have to say that I…read morehave not had such a bad meal in quite some time. It all started with the first impression when we entered the restaurant and didn't get a particularly warm welcome. We sat down and ordered the food. When it came is when things went down hill very quickly. We had ordered starters a d main course and we were surprised that the food arrived so quickly to be honest. My wife and myself had different dishes and the strange thing was that they tasted very similar (one was a sezchuan and the other in mandarin sauce). The hot and sour soup also had some disturbing similarities to the main dishes which was just frightening. The kids meals where presented in a cute way but clearly the pizza was a cheap pizza from the frozen section with some big standard fries. Nothing great but the kids ate it so that was ok. Both my wife and myself did not eat anything as even the egg fried rice was tasteless and without much flavour. When we were approached by the waitress the only comment was that Chinese here was cooked differently and probably not to our pallet. Nothing was offered and charged in full even though we did the have a y of the food. This definitely left a sour taste behind and for me sets a new standard in bad culinary experiences. I have travelled the world and have had chines in England, Wales, Scotland, different parts of the USA, Germany, France etc. And thus know the difference between interpretations of dishes around the world and also in the same country. I will go out on a limb and say that this was a packet sauce and definitely not home made. The basis must be the same across all dishes but at the very least the ones we had.