Douglas Hotel Restaurant in Dumfries & Galloway

Arrived without booking, as we were unfamiliar with the area, and although the restaurant itself was full, we were generously offered a table, albeit in the bar area, which we were happy to accept. It would have been quite possible that we might have had slow service, even forgotten, but nothing of the sort; we were promptly seated with menus, our orders taken, and our meals served, all without undue delay by friendly restaurant and bar staff. The food was simple but delicious and perfectly cooked, in generous portions, and all concerned should feel proud of their contributions to such an excellent experience. Bravo!

The Food was absolutely scrumptious me and my family enjoyed every bit I 100% recommend this. You should Definetly eat here!

The food here is really really good - only beaten by the warm welcome. I had the steak pie which was amazing and my wife had chicken goujons with garlic mayo and loved it. The Belhaven beer is pretty good too

Genuinely top quality food, extremely good size portions (that's why there's only one dessert 🤣) & amazing value for money! Highly recommended to all, families included. 🩶

Omg. The best Sunday Dinner ive had outside my house without doubt. And the Sticky Toffee had to be between us as we were that full.

We live nearby and our family and visitors always ask to go to the Duggie. There is a lively public bar upstairs with a couple of quiet little booths, great local beer pool table, sport TV. Downstairs is a nicely set out, quiet, cosy restaurant. Our parky family always find something burger/ flatbread themed from the menu that they love. Big portions, nice desserts, all nicely presented, and that fabulous local beer (brewed just down the street).

It’s not going to win any prizes for haute cuisine but ‘The Dougie’ consistently serves up fabulously tasty standard fair. Been here many times and never been disappointed. The mixed filled flatbreads are heavenly but don’t expect to go home without a doggy bag. This is seriously good value for the money. And the bar has the local brewery -Borderlands Brewery- on tap which is a real bonus. All round thumbs up.

The Duggie has it all. There is a traditional public bar with the local town's own beer, and a couple of quiet corners for a family group to sit and natter before going downstairs to the restaurant. Some lovely, unusual decor and a menu perfect for families. This is not just bar food. We chose mainly posh burgers and loaded flatbreads but the menu is full of tempting stuff. Huge portions, all well cooked and served. And not at all expensive. On sunny days there is also a quiet secret beer garden

We chose a mix of menu dishes and daily specials. All beautifully prepared. Served on hot plates by perfectly attentive staff. All had appetisers and mains and those who could manage had desserts. Thank you very much for our wonderful meal.

We received a warm and friendly welcome (including our Westie) and the food was delicious. Would recommend.

Reasonable selection of starters and main courses Lansagne and House burger both very good. Seemed to have good patronage of the locals ,always a good sign.

Visited on a week day evening with my wife and daughter. Very warm welcome and excellent food. Will definitely go again when we are in the area.

The food speaks for itself first class, staff attentive and welcoming nothing too much trouble, we had a varied selection between four of us, garlic chilli prawns for starter a must and the steak was cooked to our requirements and was perfect, lovely family run establishment well worth a visit would recommend

Really good menu with a lot of fish options which was good as I love fish. The service was good and we were a well attended table. The value for money was also pretty good I felt.

Food was extremely nice,I had sirloin,easily the tastiest sirloin I've ever had! Service was good,staff were very pleasant. Will definitely visit again.

Stopped in Langholm at lunchtime, after reading the reviews for this hotel we hoped to get a good meal, regrettably they don’t ‘do’ lunch. It’s not mentioned on their website or any of the reviews. Can’t leave a review of the food ‘cos we didn’t have any!!

Seven of us booked in for food with 4 dogs, we wanted the beer garden and initially we sat outside but rain forced us to admit defeat and we where quickly accommodated in the bar, lively night in the run up to langholm common riding. The food was fabulous we could not have been better looked after, puds sensational

Just two nights in this lovely old 'border town'. Sadly the town is looking tired and forlorn, having lost almost all local industry (once a thriving tweed mill centre) Much the same could be said of the Douglas, but Rob, Jason and the staff really try hard to welcome and care for their guests. Nothing seems to be too much trouble. The hotel has a long and celebrated history yet the rooms are extremely clean and very comfortable. The restaurant is exceptional and all the dishes show flair and imagination. The whole team are to be congratulated.

This was our second visit, as we had been so satisfied on our previous meal here. Ideally situated on the main route through Langholm. Very expansive menu, good efficient friendly service and excellent quality of food in generous portions. We’ll be back her3 when in this area.

I had a pint or two and a meal, great service, lovely staff, food and beer fantastic, strongly recommend this place.

This was a lovely little restaurant. Food was fresh and hot and the service was good. Could have been doing with a little more air inside as it was stifling hot. I had steak pie and it was so good, steak just melted in your mouth. Good place to go

Went for a much needed dinner after doing sporting events at the Muckletoon Adventure Festival - and as a birthday treat for my parents. The restaurant was buzzing - great atmosphere and great service considering how packed it was. I had thought the menu looked a bit 'standard pub grub' from outside, but there was an extensive specials menu which was incredible. We all loved our meals and would certainly recommend this place.

Excellent food and good service! The food is always homemade to order. The ambience is really cosy. Perfect for an evening meal.

We have had many family get together at this Restaurant and will definitely continue to do so in the future.. friendly warm welcome, good service, excellent food.

Lovely meal and great service as expected . Very good portions and reasonably priced food and drink. Nice surroundings and atmosphere.

Tasty food menu with a good selection for both vegetarian and meat lovers. Service is quick and staff helpful and friendly. A wide selection of desserts available to tantalise any sweet loving palate. You certainly leave feeling replete! Prices are very reasonable.

This is an excellent place to have a meal before a show at the Buccleuch Centre. Downstairs restaurant is comfortable. Delicious menu and very nicely prepared quality meals. Attentive service

Revisited the hotel to sample the gorgeous food served here. Once again we were not disappointed!! The menu covers a variety tastes & Also has a very tempting selection on the specials boards.

Table booked for 6 people for a wee last minute family get together. Food tasty and good choices for everyone! Service good, friendly and professional. Mains and desserts enjoyed by all. Prices reasonable. Definitely recommend!

First visit for me this year. Still the best place to eat in Langholm. I had perfect Venison and my wife had the Sunday roast. Both dishes served in good time and Lovely. The price was good as was the service. Probably best too book at weekend. However the Staff will try and fit you in. a party of 6 arrived and staff then set up a room upstairs for them. Proving nothing how they will go that extra mile. Well worth a visit and I would recommend Venison in a heart beat.

Excellent choice to suit range of budgets. Good quality fresh food, locally sourced. Superb meringues.

The menu was every good with something to suit all tastes. The quality and presentation of the food was faultless, the staff were well presented courteous and pleasant.

went in for a familay evening meal food was good staff good place was clean and bar service was very good prices very reasonable

A jewel of a find in Langholm. The lively bar and beer garden hide the gem of a dining room at the rear which serves a surprisingly good menu featuring fresh cooked produce from local suppliers. The service is attentive and the atmosphere very relaxed and friendly. This is not fine dining but it is a superb venue for good food cooked well. Highly recommended

Um Zeit zu sparen haben wir uns entschlossen im Hoteleigenen Restaurant zu essen. Das Restaurant ist sehr gemütlich. Das Essen ist sehr gut. Die Bedienung ist aufmerksam und dennoch nicht störend.

We actually stayed over for valentines night and ate in the restaurant. Fairly busy and the meal included a free glass of bubbly to start. My wife had a prawn cocktail and l had the chorizo casoulet to start. This was followed by perfectly cooked steaks. We decided to have a dessert for once, ice cream for my wife and Eton mess for me. All rounded off with coffee and a whisky in the bar as a night cap.

Ate in both the pub and the restaurant - two nights in a row - that probably tells you that it's great food! Fresh and well cooked, decent portions and very tasty! Service very friendly too in both the bar and restaurant

Food was really nice but the service was a little slow.

This is a dark and somewhat dated decor - the kind of place that hardly exists in the South anymore, but don't be put off. The food is really excellent and the service very good too. The haggis stuffed mushroom was amazing and all the other courses superb.

Lovely meal again, butterscotch meringue and Terry's chocolate ice cream were the highlight ! Great service, all waitresses very helpful and attentive. Reasonably priced

Have used Douglas in a number of occasions the restaurant at the back of the building is very cosy . The food is good with healthy portions the staff are helpful and friendly , have and will use again

Estaba tranquilo en el restaurante ya que estaba mojado el lunes por la noche en marzo. Me recibió un hombre amable en el bar, que fue capaz de dar consejos sobre el menú, cualquier ofertas especiales y lo que yo podría elegir como opción lácteos gratis. La comida era de muy buena calidad y buena relación calidad-precio.

Visitamos aquí con unos amigos para cenar, y no nos decepcionó, restaurante pequeño compacto, buen ambiente, muy buen menú, la comida fantástica, buena selección de vinos para acompañar el menú. El personal es atento y alegre. Bien merece una visita.

We have eaten at The Douglas several times and the food is always lovely. Generous portions and quality food.

Called with my wife whilst travelling through Langholm earlier today and we were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the...

Como visitante de la Douglas yo estaba muy decepcionado por la mala calidad de servicio, que normalmente no se asocian con este excelente comer establishmen. Aunque la comida era de primera clase, el servicio dejaba mucho que desear, lento y no particularmente eficiente.

We booked and good job as it was packed..excellent food and excellent service..nothing more to say except well done all!!!

The atmosphere is fantastic especially when full.The meals are 2nd to none and the menu is quite extencive

We were recommended this hotel by the landlady in our B&B, and she was spot on. A good choice of menu. I am vegetarian, but there were 2 choices. The food was freshly cooked and very well presented. It was delicious. I would definitely return to this hotel for a meal.

We needed a place to eat before a performance that started at 7.30 pm, and were advised to go here - Excellent Advice! Although we both wanted lighter meals, it would have been possible to have a great 3-course meal here. All the food was good, home prepared and delicious. I had the burger, which was excellent and especially well complimented by extra 'touches' like delicious home-made chutney. We'll definitely eat here again, and look forward to it!

Good choice of menu.Choice of how stake cooked ,and cooked to perfection.My salmon was beautifully done with side serving of vegetables.The meal took a little long to appear on table but that seems the usual with stake.Staff friendly and professional.

Been plenty times before, came tonight for some mum and daughter catch up, my daughter had the duck which was cooked and presented to perfection, I had the fish and wow what a size and embarrassed to say I could hardly fit any extras in, onion rings to die for well worth the extra, puddings are very plentiful and delicious, staff you couldn't ask for better always smiling and helpful, prices very reasonable, by far the best place to eat in Langholm

We use the Douglas frequently and have never been disappointed. Staff and management are fantastic as is the food.if in the area and hungry you will not be disappointed. Lovely home cooked food at reasonable price.

Dined with friends. A nice atmospheric restaurant. Plentiful choice of menu Good portions of food well cooked. Young friendly staff Reasonable prices No waiting to be served.

Discovered this place whilst paying a passing visit to the little town of Langholm.Very nice food and plenty of it too. Nice ambience and the young staff where very pleasant and friendly, oh and pretty too. Would recommend and will visit again when we are in the area.Well done to all involved.

We visit The Douglas regularly and could never tire of the delicious food they serve in such a warm and friendly atmosphere. Always a wide range of excellent meals on the main menu and a specials board to boot! Deserts to die for too, with home made ice cream and a wide selection of meringue based puds and many more besides. Generous potions of excellently cooked food as a very reasonable price. What's not to'love about that?

Lovely place, great meal. Friendly staff, we came here for a meal before a show and its walking distance to the venue. Good value food.

An excellent meal in restaurant full of character, made better by efficient, friendly staff.Great deals on their special offer. I feel a repeat coming on.

We visited the Douglas in December with my Son and elderly Step Mum.We found the staff to be attentive and the room was nicely set up with decorations, table runners and crackers.We all ordered different dishes from the local produce orientated menu, all were delicious.The deserts were exceptional and we all left full an satisfied.Thoroughly recommended.

We stayed here as we were going to the Buccleuch Centre. The rooms are spacious, spotless and they provide a very good breakfast. I can recommend their home made chutneys; worth treating yourself to a jar to take home,

This is where we go for family get togethers , special occasions and whenever we fancy a really healthy meal. The service is good and the food is excellent, all locally sourced and some grown (or caught ) by the proprietor. Worthy of special mention is the duck and bramble sauce, and it would be impossible to talk about the Douglas without referring to the deserts; fresh made meringues and home made ice cream make any visit a truly special treat. All round this place is a real gem and consequently a firm favourite with the locals, so booking is advised at the weekend

Have had a drink here once or twice before but had never ventured through to the restaurant at the back. The atmosphere on a Thursday evening in October was warm and buzzing! Great variety on the menu with much local produce - the £10 menu of main course and a drink before 8 is particularly good value! The restaurant isn't well signed inside but persevere!

We always go to the Douglas when we are in Langholm , it is something special .Being farmers and extremely frugal we can't resist the £10 special , it would be good value at twice the price . (Please ignore this advice , Jason ) All the food is freshly prepared , well cooked and attractively presented . The steak pie is full of flavour and melts in the mouth , the lasagne , again made with buccleugh beef , is anotherfavourite but really you can't go wrong . The staff are always friendly and efficient but you do need to book . The desserts are especially good , the triple chocolate thingummy is delightful as is the eton mess and pretty well everything else .

Staff were very friendly and the food was amazing. A beautiful place to eat in Langholm. The exterior and Interior are both beautiful. Recommend to anyone!

The food and atmosphere is amazing! Been for tea several times and never had a bad meal yet! Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Puddings are amazing all home made from scratch! Highly recommend this place to anyone! Fresh food served every time x

This was our 3rd visit to Langholm and on each visit we have eaten at The Douglas Hotel more than once. The staff are so friendly and welcoming and the food and choice of menu is of excellent quality and mouth watering. A must for any visitor but would suggest you book in busy times.

I ate dinner in the restaurant for my evening meal, and although it was getting late, I was quickly seated into a very nice dining room. The menu selections were eclectic but had some regional favorites. I had the roast pork that was piled with potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. The gravy was excellent and the pork perfectly prepared. I was actually surprised by such large portions, but managed to do my best at eating as much as possible due to the wonderful flavors.I highly recommend this restaurant if staying in the Langholm area.

Stopped in to the Douglas without a booking, it was early evening so no problem. Staff were all very friendly and the food was excellent. Portion sizes are large and the vegetables were very fresh (looked like straight from the garden - no frozen stuff). At approx. £10 for a main meal - very reasonable for what you get! Recommended

Went to the Douglas with a group of friends as it was recommended by a few people as the place to eat locally. We ordered various dishes and everyone commented how good there meals were. The portions were generous, well presented and absolutely delicious. Service friendly and efficient, really can't fault the place.

Came here upon a recommendation by one of the locals. We had looked this place up on-line and you could download a menu but for some reason there are no prices there. This needs sorting out as it is off putting. A starter, main and pint will set you back around £18-25. All the food here is freshly prepared from quality ingredients. But unfortunately the recipes need some tweaking. Portion size is large, ideal for hikers and cyclists after a long day out.For starters I had haggis stuffed mushroom. The haggis and mushroom were delicious but the lettuce served with it doesn't work. Rocket would be better. It also had mozzarella on top where a small amount of blue cheese may have been better. The soup my friend had looked nice.The meat lasagne I had for mains was ok but I have made better myself. The ragu lacked herbs and all I could taste was meat and tomato sauce. The cheese on top is not necessary and is off putting. Yet again the lettuce made a reappearance. The specials, dessert and wine menu are on some large (portable) boards which I don't think is necessary. When not in use these are placed on the bar and detract from the bar area of the restaurant. A page slipped into the menus would suffice.The staff are friendly and polite and the restaurant is spotless.

We stopped in Langholm while making our way from North Wales to Kirk Yetholm. We decided to have lunch at the Douglas Hotel, having checked earlier that our two dogs would be welcome in the bar area. We were made extremely welcome, and our order for fish and chips was efficiently handled. The food was excellent, lovely golden crispy chips and the best haddock that we've had for quite a while, beautifully fresh and perfectly cooked in a lovely light batter. The meal was very reasonably priced and we would definitely stop here again.

Went here for a birthday meal. Staff were very friendly. The prawn starter was amazing, very tasty and generous sized portion. The burger was again a sizeable portion, but there wasn't much taste to the burger itself.The desserts were delicious and a great selection was available.Very good value for money. Will go here again.

Three friends and I had a pre-theatre meal at the Douglas and we were glad we had booked as it was very busy, even at 6pm. The food was excellent with generous helpings and plenty of vegetables. I asked if I could have the pigeon breast starter as a main course, and that was no problem. The pigeon was cooked perfectly and was delicious. The waiting staff were pleasant and efficient; nothing was too much trouble. Very reasonably priced too.

Recently had a family birthday meal here. Very pleasant surroundings, good service. Very extensive menu with daily specials. Food very tasty and served at the correct temperature. Everything is homemade including the ice creams. Would highly recommend this restaurant.

As visitors to the area we were taken to the Douglas for supper. It was a Tuesday evening and quite busy so we were glad we were not in a hurry. There were four of us and the men had fish and chips - good fish, well-cooked and a generous portion of chips. My fire ins had the meat lasagne and I had the most delicious vegetarian lasagne I have ever eaten out. Both of the latter meals were served with chips and garlic bread which was actually a thick slice of toast. Good tho' and we all had clean plates at the end of the meal. The deal was a meal and a drink for £10.

you always get a lovely meal at the douglas. the service is great the girls that wait on are very polite and helpful. would recommend to all

Had a meal here with friends, and safe to say I wasn't disappointed! I've eaten here quite a few times in the past and the standard is always very high!I had the Lamb Hock & Mustard Mash and if my gut wasn't for bursting I'd have had seconds as it was beautiful!

I quite often eat here, as it is one of my favorite spots. It has a nice atmosphere, the staff are always friendly & helpful and the food is always well cooked and plentiful. What more do you need? :)

Pre-booked a table for a special family meal. We arrived late due to unexpected circumstances and rang ahead to apologise. The restaurant staff were extremely accommodating and gave us a very warm Scottish welcome when we did arrive. Food was second to none and delicious. I had chicken breast stuffed with haggis which was wonderfully spicy. Other members of the party enjoyed fish and chips, seafood salad and thoroughly enjoyed everything. Definitely recommended.

This is a family run hotel, bar and restaurant. The food is great quality and value, generous in quantity and there is a friendly atmosphere.

I had a really lovely meal here , lovely selection on the menu , and the ice cream selection was amazing , so I was in my favourite heaven , the atmosphere was lovely and it was busy , which made it lucky I got a seat with my friend

We went on a Sunday night for my neices 16 birthday there were 17 of us that night so we pre booked. The had a good selection of food on including Sunday lunch but most of us had the special that runs from sunday till thursday which is a meal (I had the biggest fish and chips ever) and a drink for £10 very good value although some of the other thing I found expensive . It is alocal run hotel that is allways busy and have very helpful and friendly staff I would definitely go again.

Three of us dined at The Douglas on a very quiet Wednesday lunchtime. All three of us had the haddock and chips (recommended by mine host as having been delivered from Eyemouth that morning) and we all found it excellent. For a cheaper, lunch menu portion, the fish was plenty big enough and it was cooked to perfection. A light, crispy batter (which seemed to have mustard seeds or some such in it for extra flavour) and the fish could not have been better cooked. Excellent home-cooked chips and a very creamy tartare sauce were the accompaniments. All in all, this meal could not be faulted and we will return.

I really was looking forward to dining at The Douglas! My expectations were really high, perhaps a little too high because I left feeling very underwhelmed!The staff were pleasant enough and that is a good thing. The atmosphere was a bit lacking, there wasn't much laughter and I don't recall any background music playing, not that that's an issue.The thing that left me underwhelmed was the food - the very reason I was excited about eating there in the first place - after reading the glowing reviews.I always judge a place by their steak and chips! Good steak and chips usually means everything else is great! But mine just didn't say, 'You know you want me!'It was a good sized steak, so there's no complaints about portion size, I think it was simply the presentation if the meal - is there any need for a bed of rocket for a steak? Not in my opinion - it should stand by itself and not need any support! I thought the onions were put on the plate as an after thought.I found the flavour of the steak a little peculiar, but I stand to be corrected if it was from an organically raised beast from the local area. Some shiitake mushrooms would have lifted the meal, with some asparagus perhaps?When I come to Scotland, I want the very best that Scotland has to offer, great steaks, amazing seafood and stunning game!I'm afraid I didn't get that on this visit - which is a shame - I got ordinary.I know there's so much more - please let's have some!!I will try The Douglas again, because it might be wonderful next time.......

excellent homemade food, all sourced locally including the salmon from the river Esk, well worth booking a table and the staff are very friendly and helpful.

Well, that's what it's all about really. I mean you expect a restaurant to be able to serve up quality food...and it does. You might even expect to get excellent food now and then...this restaurant does just that. We've been once every year for the past five years...so we DO know that this is true. You might expect little treats like canapes or unasked for tasty titbits...you will get them here. Oh, where was I...ah yes...all this and MORE! The service is quite excellent. The staff SMILE! No, really, they are happy to serve you! Can you believe that? No? Well book in to the Douglas Restaurant...others take note.

I know the local area well and this is by far the best place to go for a good quality lunch or dinner.The menu itself is good but there are always 5 or 6 blackboard choices for starters and main courses. I visited last night and had a truly excellent pork belly dish with pancetta and black pudding. The dessetst are fabulous but you need to share as they are very generous!

Hi Langholm is my home town, we love the dougal the food is always local, fresh and fabulous. The veggie options ( not that I am veggie) re always unusual and not the standard veggie offerings. The meat and fish is local and the puddings to die for.

This is a review of the restaurant only. We did not stay here as we were renting a holiday cottage near Newcastleton. It would be fair to say that this region of the country doesn't exactly strain the Good Food Guide in terms of weight of entries. The Douglas looks very unpromising from the outside and the restaurant is in the basement. There's a decent menu, however, and an intelligent and serious kitchen at work. There are some interesting choices on the specials menu (e.g. excellent guinea fowl; an intriguing haggis and mozarella starter; etc.) and a bargain summer menu with a main course and drink for a tenner. The steak pie would pass muster in a much more upmarket restaurant. Vegetables are fresh and plentiful. Staff are keen and helpful. Fair wine selection and a decent pint of proper beer (a rarity in this part of the world). Interesting and slightly chaotic decor reflecting (I would guess) the owner's period of residence in Saudi Arabia or somewhere similar. Worth a visit! We went twice.