Southern Scotland
Right at the end of the harbour road, where yachts have given way to fishing boats, this set-up has two parts, both worthwhile. The Oyster Bar offers…
Must-see restaurants in Southern Scotland
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Southern Scotland
This long-established local favourite is a great spot, seemingly plucked from some bygone age with its quietly efficient service and classy, welcoming…
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Dumfries & Galloway
Overlooking the heart of town, this restaurant's cuisine is true to its name, which refers to the historic bond between Scotland and France. Local produce…
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Dumfries & Galloway
This excellent cafe under a gallery and shop is the best spot in town for a coffee, with cosy wood fittings offset by a garden space out the back. There's…
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Dumfries & Galloway
Engaging staff, 10 real ales on tap and a warm, contented buzz make this a legendary Dumfries pub. Generous portions of typical pub nosh backed by a long…
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Dumfries & Galloway
Fresh local seafood is the stock-in-trade of this unpretentious local favourite. With Melba toast, prawn cocktails and curious cutlery, it's got a retro…
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Southern Scotland
Further along the harbour road from the maritime museum, make sure to drop into this wonderful pub. It's the oldest in Irvine (built in 1597, licensed in…
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Dumfries & Galloway
This bookshop is set around a brilliantly welcoming cafe serving decent coffee to prolong your reading time, as well as really delicious baking and other…
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Southern Scotland
The Dancing Midge is a hugely cheerful cafe on the waterfront, offering fine views and excellent breakfast options as well as sandwiches, daily soups,…
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Southern Scotland
Tucked away above the Royal Bank of Scotland on the main road, this stunningly attractive bar and bistro comes as quite a surprise. Eating is done in an…
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Dumfries & Galloway
Cheery servers and a wide-ranging menu of well-presented dishes give you plenty of options here; you can sit in the more formal restaurant area (dinner…
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Dumfries & Galloway
Just off the central square, this has a comfortably modern interior and handsomely presented fare that features seafood, lamb and vegetarian options, with…
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Southern Scotland
Buzzy and attractive, XXII serves a wide-ranging fusion menu as well as cocktails, breakfasts and more. Mediterranean and, particularly, Italian…
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Dumfries & Galloway
Just east of the centre, this is Stranraer's best place to eat, with hearty portions of well-sourced meat and seafood and a welcoming vibe. There's a…
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Southern Scotland
Part of a renaissance of this part of Irvine's harbourside, this upbeat cafe and bakery is run according to sustainable principles. It covers a lot of…
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Dumfries & Galloway
On the main street, it's quite a surprise to find authentic Greek food here in provincial Castle Douglas. The charismatic, welcoming host prepares…
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Southern Scotland
A classier option than Biggar's decent pubs, this well-run restaurant features a handsome dining area with exposed stone, candlelight, posh glassware and…
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Dumfries & Galloway
In the Robert Burns Centre, this new restaurant has an enviable riverside location. A short menu of quality lamb, fish and the like is on offer in the…
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Dumfries & Galloway
This converted bank on the main street had just opened when we last passed by. It was still finding its feet but we liked the way it was shaping up: solid…
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Dumfries & Galloway
On the main drag, colourful Brew Ha Ha offers an upbeat welcome and a tempting array of home-baked goodies as well as huge burgers, breakfast muffins,…
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Dumfries & Galloway
This buzzy cafe in the centre of town doubles as a bookshop. It does tasty fair-trade coffee, has big windows for observing Dumfries life passing by and…
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Dumfries & Galloway
Invisible from above, thanks to its turf roof, this clifftop cafe offers spectacular vistas, great cakes and tasty savouries.
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Southern Scotland
Nothing typifies the old-time feel of Largs more than this giant art-deco gelateria. The ice creams are decadently delicious, with rich flavours that'll…
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Dumfries & Galloway
This bright and breezy spot opposite the picturesque castle offers a range of dishes like duck breast, cod or Scotch fillet in rich – sometimes too rich –…
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Dumfries & Galloway
Named after the striped local breed of cow, this is a good licensed cafe and also has a gift shop and some information on local walking routes. The food…
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Dumfries & Galloway
The restaurant in Smith's hotel offers a wide variety, from wedding buffets to bar snacks and upmarket à la carte mains. The bar can get boisterous with…
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Southern Scotland
Attentive and cordial, this main-street pub has a long menu of bar classics and solid kitchen favourites like lasagne or roast beef. Portions are generous…
