Creebridge House Hotel in Dumfries & Galloway

Food was lovely. Staff were very friendly. The hotel is lovely inside and well maintained. Would definitely recommend if in the area

What a warm welcome on a busy evening. The man behind the bar is an absolute asset to the business. The rest of the staff were friendly and chatty - perfect. Food was delicious - so much so that after the first night we booked again for the following evening. I particularly loved the chowder served in a bread bowl. Would definitely recommend.

Best haggis I ever ate. And the rest of the food was also very good. Cody bar and nice restaurant, Don’t know about the hotel because we didn’t stay here. I absolutely recommend to go here for drinks and dinner.

We were staying in the area for a short break, and this restaurant was recommended by a local we chatted with. The food was delicious and very reasonable pricing. We all had three courses and enjoyed everything about our meal. Would highly recommend 👌

We contacted the restaurant on the Saturday and booked a table for the Sunday. When we turned up at the time of our booking the hostess stated they had no record of our booking and could not accommodate us. She asked if we had actually booked somewhere else by accident. We then confirmed the phone number we contacted to make the booking, which she confirmed was theirs. She gave a half hearted apology and did not seem interested in our business. We were left disappointed that we had to find somewhere else at that time on a Sunday night.

Staying nearby, we were able to walk along the river path to this lovely, welcoming bar and restaurant. We hadn’t booked, assuming that a Tuesday evening outside the main holiday months would be ok, but they were busier than expected. We turned up at 7, and they offered us a table at 8pm, which suited us fine, especially as we were able to peruse the menu in the bar and they had the starter ready for us at 8. Every member of staff was friendly and attentive and the food was great. Not fine dining, but delicious. We both had the cheese board instead of dessert, a good choice as the cheese was very good. One board between two would have been plenty through, as the portions were huge, even for a cheese lover like me (we did manage to eat it all!). Will definitely be back when next in the area, and we will be sure to book, just in case.

Such a welcoming restaurant, service is always spot on and friendly. Food is delicious with so much choice on the menu. We book every time we visit our caravan. Love the atmosphere ….. so much do we are getting married there later in the year. Congratulations team Creebridge you do a fabulous job

What a pleasure to go to a traditional pub with coal fire still going in the corner,the food was lovely and very reasonably priced ,the staff were very friendly and made you feel at home the minute you entered till it was time to go I would definitely recommend a visit if you get the chance we can’t wait to go back

We have been coming to Creebridge for 25 years plus, and on every visit (once every 12/18 months), the quality of the food, wine selection available and service, seems to get worse and worse. Let me start by the interior design. Really? After 20 years is it not time for an update? The toilets are simply awful, and I will leave that there. The service: there was an older lady working the evening we were in and she was friendly and helpful, but most of the other staff were either clueless or in the case of a young waitress who served us, downright rude. I asked her if she had a wine menu to which she replied yes, and left it there! So I had to say, well can I see it please? When she came to take the order her exact words were “are you ready to order or what”? Unbelievable!!! The wine by the glass selection, for anyone with a reasonable good palate for wine was horrible, I tasted one and promptly ordered a G&T! ( No Fevertree here btw). The food was edible, but average and the vegetables seriously overcooked. Unfortunately, the selection of restaurants in Newton Stewart is limited, so unless we want to drive, we will probably have to come back here. Hopefully in 12/18 months things may have improved.

We stopped here for dinner with the kids on our visit to Scotland . Really relaxing place in a beautiful setting. The food was delicious, and the staff were wonderful. The outside area was clean and had plenty of space, including a play area to keep the kids ready while our food was being prepared. I would like to try the indoor restaurant next time as that also looked fabulous! 10 out of 10!

Myra and her team made me and my walking group very welcome for an enjoyable New Year's Eve party!!!

We came here for dinner a couple of months ago & still remember the excellent service we had from Leanne - really warm, kind & helpful. Thank you! Our initial impression wasn't great, having received a very lukewarm 'welcome' from the guy behind the bar, but it all improved in the dining room where the staff (all female) were fantastic. As it happened, we were mainly looked after by Leanne & she was brilliant. The food was terrific - particularly enjoyed the burger. The bill was a nice surprise too - very good value for money. If we lived in the area we'd definitely be regular visitors.

Ate dinner two nights running in the restaurant. Everything was great. Generous portions for main courses and desserts.

I have to admit to lying to two members of staff. We ordered our main, neither wanted a starter. I ordered the drinks. The drinks came and we waited for 30 minutes. The mains arrived, they were delicious. But time wore on, no one came to ask if we enjoyed, or wanted more drinks or wanted desert, or coffee? Time passed. We both dearly wanted a pudding, time passed. The table next to ours got up and left having been ignored after their main, paid and left. Every staff member suddenly was gone, anyone who appeared seemed intent on doing something other than looking at us or attending to us. I got fed up. We decided to leave. I offered to pay at the bar. The lady I booked the table with, seemed totally focused on an order for a new diner. She said “Was everything alright?” I lied so as not to hurt her feelings. She excused herself and left the till/bar area. Finally someone else asked if everything was all right. Again I lied in case they wouldn’t let me out; like hotel California. I asked to pay. Paid. Never again. I wonder if I’m invisible?

We had an excellent three-course dinner, all of the food was delicious and we especially liked the dessert! Very pleasant staff, great service. We were in the dining room overlooking the gardens. Lovely experience. Highly recommend. You may need to book in advance for weekend meals. There is also a lovely garden at the back with seating to have a drink.

Lese ich die letzten Einschätzungen, frage ich mich, ob wir vom selben Restaurant reden. Wir jedenfalls konnten hier nichts feststellen, was den vergebenen Spitzenadjektiven auch nur annähernd nahe kommt. Der Betrieb wird erkennbar professionell geführt, die jungen weiblichen Mitarbeiterinnen hingegen irren planlos im Restaurant herum. Die Chefin nimmt die Bestellungen auf und ihr männliches Pendent schaut, dass der Laden läuft. Im Vorraum zum Restaurant gibt es eine Bar mit dem üblichen ganztägigen Fersehgeblubber. Überraschend viele Einheimische sind nicht nur in der Bar sondern auch im Restaurant bei Geburtstags- und Familienfeiern anzutreffen. Schottische Küche at its best wird angeboten. Von internationaler Küche mal wieder keine Spur. Als Vorspeise ließ ich gebackenen Camembert im fritierten Mantel über mich ergehen und zum Hauptgang sollte es gegrillter Porkbelly, also ein Schweinebauch sein. Das Kartoffelpürre war zäh wie Kaugummi, das Gemüse nur aus dem Wasser gehoben ohne würztechnischen Eingriff. Die dazu gereichte süßlich Sosse war gewöhnungsbedürftig. Einigermaßen schmackhaft waren die Pilze mit Knoblauch und ganz passabel das Seabass-Filet samt Beilagen. FAZIT Mangels kulinarischer anderer Alternativen ist ein Restaurantbesuch fast zwangsläufig vorgegeben. Irgendwelche Superprädikate zu vergeben, ist hier aber völlig unangebracht.

Popped in for Sunday lunch and ate in the cozy bar/bistro area. The food was fresh and tasty, good value for money and the staff were really welcoming and friendly. We look forward to returning soon.

We have just returned from a 5 night stay at this wonderful hotel.Every single member of staff were so friendly and attentive.The breakfast was great and we dined in their restaurant every night and the meals were amazing.Room was lovely and clean.We would highly recommend to stay and dine here.

We came here by chance and so pleased we did the food is absolutely amazing and the staff are so friendly and helpful very left very full and very happy 🙂

We visited yesterday, booked a table over the phone, all handled efficiently . A friendly welcome. I had the Pork Belly and my wife Sea Bass. Both were really excellent. Our waitress was lovely. We’ll definitely return. We were limited in time as we had booked tickets for the cinema but we want to return and spend more time. Highly recommended

Staying locally for a week and decided to go in with our dog, (first time he's been in a pub), for a couple of drinks. The barman, Kenny, couldn't have been more welcoming, (even the dog thought so, although that might have been because of the dog biscuits). The wee dog behaved himself so we decided to go back a couple of nights later. Again the staff were very friendly, (more dog biscuits for the wee fella). We decided to stay and eat and both meals were excellent. I had the steak pie and my wife had the lasagna. We will definitely be back before the end of our holiday.

Great food, served by very helpful and friendly staff. The restaurant is calm and uncrowded, the bar warm and welcoming with roaring fires and trad country decor. Go at least once a month.

We were accomodated without booking with no problem at all! The service was great, all staff were attentive and food was really good. Nice range on the menu so something for everyone. We have booked again for later in the week to end our break away as we had no room for puddings this time and they looked amazing, so have got to try!

We came here on the recommendation of another hotel we stayed at that was closed for food. It did not disappoint We had bar snacks £13 to £18 and it was great. Chicken cajun burger, lasagne lamb shank and there were no sad faces. I...

Great staff. Nice real ale, good menu. Haggis and potato cake starter excellent. Enjoyed meal. Not crowded. Clean and tidy.

Staying locally we wanted to try and find a family/dog friendly pub, to hide away from the typical seasonal Autumn weather. What a find this was! Welcomed warmly and sat next to a very cosy fire, we had a fantastic and more than reasonably priced...

Stayed here on way to Largs and Glasgow, and we all had a wonderful visit, intending to return at some point. Both menus are excellent, bedrooms are comfortable, staff are very friendly throughout. Only slight quibble would be bedrooms a little tired-looking, although did not...

Rarely have we found such friendly and welcoming staff. Really felt they were interested in their customers. The food was excellent and helpful suggestions were made for my husband who is coeliac . We are here for a week’s holiday and will make sure we...

Think good quality traditional pub food and you'll not be disappointed. I started with haggis and a cream and pepper sauce which was excellent, but my lasagne main was frankly disappoining - no sign of white sauce, I had to put my glasses on to...

The Creebridge has a good reputation & it's justified. A warm, friendly atmosphere, good food at a decent price & the stall are different class, particularly the mad blonde lady, she's a real character!

We called in here on the off chance we could get a table. They were fully booked but the waitress was determined to accommodate us, explaining we could be waiting for an hour. Happy to wait, we ordered drinks at the bar and started to...

Good food good service could not fault any of the 4 meals we had will return lamb shank lovely as was the steak pie vegetables and mash were all good

Called in on our way to our holiday cottage to see if they had a table for later ,all felt very safe and covid secure . Staff very welcoming .. Booked table ... Arrived for our meal , nice menu not big which is always...

5 of us had a meal here whilst holidaying at the nearby conifer lodges . Easily booked and all very covid safe , good staff , good food , good service and finished our drinks out in the beer garden . Would certainly recommend

We visited here for a meal as a family of 6. The service was outstanding particularly helpful as one of our party was on a diet for medical reasons. The staff went out of their was to help. Food was excellent and the restaurant followed...

Four of us out for our first indoor restaurant meal. Food was lovely, starters of pate, prawns and haggis all great, mains haddock, lamb and curry all faultless, and finished with sticky toffee and brownie. Food exceeded expectations on every course and service was very...

Really friendly atmosphere and the service quality and food was faultless. Can’t wait to visit again!

Lovely hotel, bar and restaurant. Had the best steak pie ever here. My dad also loved his salmon. Starters of tempura prawns was also delicious. Great attentive service. Would highly recommend.

called in yesterday without reservation. was full but when i said we would be quick they accomadated us. very clean and food was tasty. prices reasonable and good value.

Lovely meal with very friendly staff who adhered excellent to Covid restrictions . Nice walk from where we were staying at Conifer Lodges

Staying in lodges nearby and found this restaurant - amazing food and great service in Covid times . Was so good we went back again next time and was not disappointed 2nd time . Reasonable prices for and the Steak pie was just gorgeous

We were a large group in for dinner we had pre booked our choices, bit strange but as I say there were a lot of us. When we arrived I let the waitress know that we had our table booked "if you want a drink go to the bar" ok then‍♀️ the bar was choccablock and not a pleasant experience...we got our drinks and headed to the table. Food was speedy almost too speedy as starter plates were removed and within minutes mains were on the table. No one asked if we needed drinks, my husband had to get up and go the bar again. Never in my life have I had to get up in a restaurant and go get my drinks. Food was nice but the rushed experience and drinks service wouldn't have me rushing back.

Pre cinema dinner and drinks. Staff very welcoming. Food was excellent from a good menu selection. Thoroughly enjoyed it and cant reccomend it highly enough ..

Wonderful ambience, even though it was early evening, charming staff and a lovely meal in a charming restaurant. Really would recommend the Galloway steak pie.

Stayed here for a weekend and had dinner in the restaurant both nights. The food was good and the staff friendly and helpful. All in all, a very positive experience.

Just spent 10 nights in a cottage in Newton Stewart and had three meals here. Every single one was amazing. Very tasty and well presented. Wonderful staff who were very welcoming.

Had a meal in the bar which is dog friendly. Scallops were lovely and so was the prawn cocktail. This was followed by scampi and beer battered fish. We enjoyed our meal staff very pleasant and the dogs had a few treats. Result.

Visited Newton Stewart around lunchtime and looked for somewhere to eat and by good fortune found this Hotel, A little back from the River Cree bridge it had a large car park and nice gardens .As soon as we opened the door the warmth of the fires in the lounge and bar was welcoming.Had a fantastic lunch which was good value. The place is spotless and smart.The people we met were very polite, helpful and good hosts. Even let us leave the car there while we explored the town.Thanks for your hospitality. We will recommend.

We finished off a great weekend at the Wigtown book festival with dinner here, and I'm so glad we did. The welcome and service were excellent, settling us in the bar with our wine/drinks while the food was being prepared , then a timely move to the dining room. All three of us agreed that the food was excellent , between us we had roast beef, goats cheese tart and the balmoral chicken. The creme brûlée with a generously sized home made shortbread was delicious. A very relaxed experience with efficient and friendly staff. I highly recommend if you are in the area. We couldn't get booked in for the Saturday so visited on the Sunday, so I recommend you book.

Great food and service here. Had a great night. Staff very friendly and it is dog friendly. You do need to book though for dinner. They will allow you to eat in bar with dogs. We had booked to take dog but as it was raining we left him in. That was no issue for staff who suggested that rather than eating in bar they would move into restaurant. Definitely will be back if down here again.

Food excellent. Ate there twice in the brasserie. Prices very good particularly for the quality of the food. Would highly recommend. Good service too. Generous portions.

Unpretentious Scottish hotel restaurant providing good food with some ambition. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Galloway. Although busy, the service was good until it came to the familiar problem of obtaining and settling the bill. Why do so restaurants assume customers want to hang around after they've clearly finished? The only other slight quibble was the rather miserly portions of their very good home-baked bread.

There is a menu with a reasonable choice and a good wine menu. There is a bit of a wait for the food to be served. The restaurant tables were closed on my visit so had to eat in the pub which was not as pleasant otherwise a pub meal with restaurant prices

The food you serve from the a la Carte menu is generally good (fillet steak with homemade onion rings was exceptional). However, having sampled your house wines - the Sauvignon blanc, Rose and also Merlot by the glass @ £5.70 per 250ml - sorry but a huge disappointment. As appreciators (not connoisseurs) of decent wines this single factor will most certainly deter us from dining with you again.

Arrived for an early dinner at 5.30pm so we could beat the evening rush. First time visit so was pleasantly surprised by the cosy bar and restaurant. We had a drink in the bar while looking at the menu and after ordering they said they would call us through to our table when the food was ready. The restaurant itself was very pleasant, not crowded at all with plenty of room around the tables. We had steak pie, rump of lamb and braised beef. The steak pie was really excellent, best I've had in a long time. The lamb and beef were also excellent, no problems there.

Just home from the Creebridge Hotel where we have had a lovely meal and been thoroughly spoiled by the attentive staff, cannot recommend the hotel highly enough. Good value for money and as my 7 year old son says "it's delicious".

A very freindly and comftable hotel and resturant,with excellent curtiouse service,and quality food at reasonable prices.

Excellent breakfast served by staff.Scottish breakfast very nicely cooked with no grease on the plate

Popped in for lunch and really enjoyed it. We ate in the bar and both dishes we had - carbonara and brie and beetroot tart - were very well cooked and presented. There is a decent selection of beer as well . By some margin the best food we had on our short trip to Dumfries and we will definitely go back if we're in the area again.

Eaten here twice,lovely staff, nice surroundings.

After a long drive down from Glasgow we heard a lot of good things about this place. A quick phone call and a very helpful chap called Kenny told us we could get a seat and we were just round the corner so would only take us a couple of minutes to get there.

My husband and I came here for our anniversary meal and we were not disappointed. The waiting staff were friendly and helpful and the food was spot on. I had scallops for starter and the Balmoral chicken for main. It was delicious. Based on our positive experience, I recommended the restaurant to my sister in law and her husband who were celebrating their anniversary the bext day. They too had a lovely meal.

we were staying in the hotel and decided to eat here. Great choice - excellent food, good value etc.

If I was able to grant stars, then I’d be giving Creebridge House Restaurant a Michelin one. The food here is absolutely amazing. The staff make you feel at home and are very warming and friendly. Credit to you and all your staff.

Whilst staying at the hotel en route to Ireland we had a marvellous meal at the Creebridge Hotel. Food was served promptly, with great table service, well presented & most of all very tasty! I had the rump of lamb which was superb served with a good array of vegetables, not over cooked as often is these days it seems! Both my wife & son opted for the lasagna which they again said was very good. I had the mixed ice creams for sweet, which was plentiful & tasted marvellous! Only downside was a beer that went flat very quickly! I left most of it and opted for a Tennants lager which was fine. Price was reasonable as we were very pleased with the quality of the food served!

Can here for a birthday tea and was not disappointed. The restaurant felt like a really traditional pub, and the decor was just lovely.

What a fantastic dinner experience we had at the Creebridge House Hotel Restaurant. We truly found ourselves in food heaven. The menu was very well composed and offered a great balance between local specialties and all time favorites, as well as vegan options. The presentation of the dishes were spectacular and the taste divine. The staff was very warm, welcoming and went out of its way to make our visit memorable. Kenny at the bar made every possible cocktail creation your heart would ever desire. It is definitely worth a detour if you are in the area!

This is a lovely country hotel on the outside but inside it is a little tired. The food was wonderful and the waiting staff pleasant and efficient but I was left feeling that the owners could do so much more with the dining room which is called a brasserie but is just part of the bar - and looks like it. Shame really.

Food really tasty from here but desserts to die for! Banoffee pie wonderful as is their fish and chips.

Had an excellent meal here. Good selection on the menu with vegetarian options. Beautifully cooked Galloway sirloin steak. Good real ales. Have to mention the really friendly staff making for a great atmosphere . Overall a good place to eat

Good choice of all dishes which are well presented, served promptly taste great and very filling. Had no problem making choices over the three nights we visited the restaurant. Nice staff.

We stayed and ate here after a long day working locally. The food and atmosphere were excellent and would recommend it.

Excellent evening meal with wonderful service - couldn’t fault any aspect of it. Have eaten here before and fails to disappoint - will certainly return again when we next visit the area.

I lunches here today with my Mum and my dog . Staff made us so welcome , the place was so warm and cosy it was such a lovely lunch mum had fish and chips she does not eat very much and asked for a small portion and they gave her a perfect size piece of fish!

Had a beautiful meal here whilst staying in the area for a short break. The food was homemade and absolutely beautiful. Would definitely recommend the duck main and would have loved more of the onion bread. Super friendly staff and traditional surroundings made for a lovely evening with a great ambience.

Had a lovely 3 course meal and cheap drinks whilst staying in the area for our anniversary. Owner was also around and made us feel very welcome as did the locals who were playing dominoes. Made our stay that little bit more special. We hope to visit again one day.

Was on holiday in the area and went to this restaurant after a recommendation by helpful person in a local shop. We were not disappointed.

We were staying nearby at Conifer Lodges and they recommended that we try out the Creebridge Hotel for food. We certainly were not disappointed! The food was delicious, the service was excellent but what made it for us was the friendliness of the staff (and the locals.) We had 4 young children with us (aged between 5 & 9) and they were made to feel really special. Would highly recommend this place for food or just for drinks!

We were staying near by at a holiday lodge ,and we eat in the bar every night we were there , the food was absolutely delicious ,proper chips so tasty and such fresh fish , the staff are wonderful , the made us feel sooooooooo welcome and my little dog Oscar was treat like a prince the bar staff spoiled him . we had such a lovely welcome also from the locals that drink in the bar making such a lovely place to eat and drink . I would highly recommend this bar if you have a dog ,and the food the best I had on holiday for a long time .

The menu features a lot of local produce, including beef and Cream o' Galloway ice cream. The restaurant is obviously popular among locals as well as visitors, alway a good sign. The staff are friendly and helpful.

I would highly recommend the Creebridge restaurant. The food was excellent and reasonable priced for such a lovely hotel. We interfaced with four members of staff and they were all very friendly and efficient. The restaurant and the bar area had a nice ambiance. There are two very nice lounge area for guests as well. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

We were staying locally and, having read recent reviews, thought we would give it a go.

See review for hotel with same title. Restaurant food was excellent with a good choice for every course.

We are a family of 5 (2 adults, 2 kids and a dog), we were all very welcomed in to the bar area where the food was lovely, service excellent and friendly! Would return!

Friendly staff, good service even on a busy night. Lovely food at competitive prices. Will visit again.

We stayed for 6 nights and the restaurant offered high qualty and varied courses with exemplary service. This must be the best place to eat for miles around

Went there as s group for a Yule night out. Good and plentiful food, great atmosphere and quizzes and to top it all off a good disco. All this for less than £30.

Excellent food for simple bar meal or for that special evening out. Ask for their reduced price portions as they are really good value. Set in own grounds, but easy walk to the river.

had a lovely evening meal here. ate in the bar as had a dog with us but still was delicious. staff were helpful

We were advised to try Creebridge House Hotel by our hosts at our bed and breakfast lodgings. We liked it that much we went back for a 2nd night! Whilst we had a delay in waiting for a table staff kept us up to date with how long it would be. On the first night I managed to leave my mobile phone on the table and the lovely bar man took it to our bed and breakfast as we had discussed where we were staying - now that’s service! And the food was good!

Looking for somewhere for a late lunch we stopped over at the Creebridge House Hotel. On a very hot summer Saturday we were delighted to find the restaurant welcoming and peaceful. The adjacent bar was busy with a folk group playing live and lots of people outside in the extensive grounds. Staff were welcoming and ensured that my husband who has mobility issues had access to an easy direct route to an accessible table. For some, the decor will be somewhat dated but it is clean and in keeping with a country house hotel. A few higher chairs with arms would be welcomed in the restaurant for those who find getting up from a chair challenging. There was good access had we been using a wheelchair on the day. Food was freshly cooked with good sized portions and a wide choice. Service was leisurely rather than slow but we weren’t looking for fast food. Serving staff were attentive and friendly and are to be commended. There was a good parking area. Have no hesitation in recommending this very pleasant restaurant.

One could be forgiven for having high expectations of dining at the Creebridge Hotel: it is one of the largest and best - architecturally - in the centre of Newton Stewart, having once been a private residence of the Earls of Galloway.

Great food, great service, lovely staff and beautiful atmosphere made our weekend most enjoyable and we know that we will stay again often.

Enjoyed a lovely evening here, great service, roaring fires, friendly atmosphere and the food was absolutely delicious

This restaurant was exceptional. The staff were extremely aware of gluten intolerance and once I told them, everyone was on board. I could just pick anything and see if the chef could do it gluten free. It took away all the difficulty and I was treated like a regular customer.

Went to the Creebridge house Hotel restaurant for my birthday meal whilst holidaying in the area. From the moment we arrived, the hospitality was nothing short of exceptional. Kenny gave us lots of tips to improve a cocktail and a whisky, which we just had to try. And I can say, his tips were fantastic. Liz our waitress was funny and attentive. The food was some of the best we've had in a restaurant in years, and we eat out regularly. My husband said the lamb just fell to pieces. I had the brie and beetroot tart which was very tasty but too big a portion for me. Highly recommended popping in if you're in the area. We had 3 courses, bottle of wine and additional drinks and the bill was £84.

I was fortunate to get a late booking the day I arrived, for the Hogmany dinner and celebrations.

Excellent meal and service in warm and friendly surroundings. Mix of diners from businessmen, couples, family with young children and ourselves quietly celebrating a 91st birthday - illustrating the Creebridge's wide appeal and justifiably!

Delightful hotel, restaurant and bar. Service is first class, food presentation and quality excellent, lovely ambiance. Such a relaxed atmosphere.

There were not many people eating there when we went but that was fine by us. We had a lovely lunch , the staff were friendly and attentive and they did not rush us.