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Nº 461 in 636 in Dumfries & Galloway

Nº 141 of 171 British in Dumfries & Galloway

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Absolutely fantastic, very friendly female staff member and friendly customers, felt very welcome and relaxed lovely place will definitely return

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Kate m . 2024-10-30

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Again another drinking hole in the days of the Bard situated down a long pend and if you dont keep your eyes peeled and look up theres a chance youd walk ryt past it Nice wee pub ..cracking pics and murals depicting the Bard A must visit if in dumfries

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happywanderer1960 . 2024-08-16

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A traditional old pub with lovely service. Craig the barman was super friendly and took the time to have a chat. The locals are also friendly.

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Christopher Lewis . 2024-07-14

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Great place. Didn't know it existed and had a good pint and a load of karaoke

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Imogen Turner . 2024-07-08

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Excellent entertainment and great atmosphere

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allan beattie . 2024-06-28

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Happy good ngt saff so friendly def come again

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Christine McGraw . 2024-06-23

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Went in for the Scotland game on Wednesday evening to enjoy the atmosphere but unfortunately it was not full, we decided to stay as we got good seats and those present were nice and friendly. I enjoyed the beer also. I would return.

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mark fahy . 2024-06-22

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Very nice pub with a good selection of drinks

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Dennis Bainbridge . 2024-05-28

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Had a great time as usual at the Hole in the Wa. Always drop in when we visit Dumfries. Great staff, good atmosphere, very friendly.

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TML . 2024-04-29

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Great pub banging atmosphere and good music. Will definitely go here again.

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STEPHEN PETER GOUGH . 2024-04-25

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The oldest pub in Dumfries, always rocking on a Saturday!

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Russell Marchant . 2024-03-31

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Welcoming quirkey pub all ages and a juke box with dance floor in one side

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Ian Dixon . 2024-03-31

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Didn't eat but the atmosphere and service was amazing and very dog friendly, does get really busy

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Gill Horne . 2024-03-17

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Great place to have a real Scottish experience. The locals are lovely and very welcoming. A must see for people interested in history and the real Scotland!

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Sue Walton . 2024-03-13

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Out with family of not it wouldn't be that busy

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stevie pool . 2024-01-18

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What a fantastic pub good food friendly people and the locals are brilliant and so are the bar staff👏👏

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Gordon Mckenzie . 2024-01-07

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What a gaff. Rocking n popping the second you go in. Karaoke blasting, MCs trying to spit 64 bars, fights going off, chairs getting thrown. Cheap bevs, sick all over the toilet. Would go back any day of the week

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Mr P . 2023-10-19

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Loved it what a club , bar, great music and atmosphere.

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Damien Morris . 2023-10-10

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My husband and I and our dog visited Dumfries for the first time and popped into this bar on a Tuesday evening in August 2023. What a great wee bar. Filled with friendly characters who all made us very welcome. When to the ladies and couldn’t believe how busy the lounge was. Bingo then Karaoke. Friendly bar staff, proper measures and good pricing for house spirits. Planning another trip soon. If you enjoy a friendly atmosphere where everyone chats to you then visit here.

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Michelle G . 2023-09-25

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Great pub, karaoke singers were outstanding, especially dark haired slim girl 👍

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John Bennett . 2023-09-16

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Amazing friendly bar good service and selection of drinks live music , had great time was there due a bus trip from the metropole Gateshead

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derek murtaugh . 2023-09-07

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What a surprise find, smashing food at a great price

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bill hawkins . 2023-08-24

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Always a busy pub, food is good through the day. Night-time is always busy, especially Thurs Friday and Saturday night. Good pint too.

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Kristian Luebke . 2023-08-11

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Absolutely one of the best places I've ever been. Proper pub this is

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Jonny Vickers . 2023-08-06

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Best pint of John Smiths, av had for a long time, people behind the bar are always happy and polite, canny fault the place

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William Cringean . 2023-08-04

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Super friendly locals and staff good value for money

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Mark Bird . 2023-07-20

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used to go to this pub years ago but has gone downhill food inedible greasy tinned veg could not eat it will not be back the cook came out very dirty no one asked if the meal was ok iplace was not very clean

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123scottishlady . 2023-07-11

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Nice little local. Good priced drinks

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Claire McGurk . 2023-06-11

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Popped in for a bite to eat the food was very well priced and the all day breakfast hit the spot the staff member was very friendly and made our visit relaxed would highly recommended 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Mark Newlands . 2023-06-02

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Best pub in town.. Good entertainment. good laughs 😃 x

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Roslynn Condie . 2023-05-22

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Nice place to visit and play bingo ..live entertainment lovely bar staff 😀 👌

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Gael . 2023-04-20

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Sign at entrance clearly states Breakfast from 930am to 230pm. Arrived at 1041am to be advised they don’t start breakfasts until 11am. Was then chased out the door basically. Not the way to treat customers. Went elsewhere

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Don P . 2023-03-26

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Bingo and caraoke place in Dumfries

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Tetiana Ivanova . 2023-03-18

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The same great atmosphere and a great personal welcoming from the owner and the locals as we've had for 40 years.

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terence roberts . 2023-02-17

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Great atmosphere. People were very friendly. Will go back.great

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TommyT . 2023-02-05

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Great pub, fabulous atmosphere, lovely staff and clientele.

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Alison Lowrie . 2023-02-04

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Whoever goes in this pub it's a warm friendly atmosphere with some great acts on and karaoke!! Highly recommended

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Angi Peacock . 2022-12-29

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Unpretentious place serving good food at reasonable prices. Many thanks

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Michele Stevenson . 2022-12-29

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I visited this Pub about 40 years ago so it was good to visit for the first time since COVID restriction were lifted. I found the pub to be busy but was served with a smile and very quickly I will be visiting again very soon

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Charlie Robertson . 2022-12-27

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Standard town centre pub but with some very interesting and quirky features. Served good beers in a down to earth atmosphere

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Nick Brown . 2022-12-05

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Food lovely and piping hot staff very friendly would recommend it for a meal

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Heather Edwards . 2022-11-27

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Great place very accessible for wheelchair ♿ excellent value for money very nice staff

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wallis meech . 2022-11-11

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Good food, good live entertainment and friendly staff.

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dannie evans . 2022-10-12

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Was in on Friday morning reasonably busy young man behind bar very pleasant I think his name was Jack smiling and chatting away to everyone good price I had fosters nice and cold pub clean and tidy look forward to my next visit

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John T . 2022-09-24

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Great all round watering hole got a few modern touches but a proper pub gd service and plenty room

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Frank Mccuinne . 2022-09-12

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Very quaint, friendly pub, good prices...good music, we were recommended to go by a friend. They do food, but only until a certain time, so were not able to try it.....we found it hard to find as it is literally a hole in the wall....its on the high street near the moot hall

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sandrac58 . 2022-08-31

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Very busy, lots of people, everyone having a great time on a Friday.

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Matty Harkin . 2022-08-27

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Great welcome food prices amazing worth a visit

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Marie Mckenzie . 2022-08-19

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Always the best. Great music, dancing, Kareoke, singing. Company is brilliant. Always have a laugh. Food is amazing. All staff are great. Cheers 😊

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Kim Adair . 2022-08-16

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Nice freindly pub. Band on Saturday afternoon. Great atmosphere and drinks

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Eddie Hanratty . 2022-08-02

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Only in for wee drink before taxi arrived

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Fast N Mucky Photography . 2022-08-01

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Very friendly wonderful pub. Nice and cheap breakfast.

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Birgit Ganseforth . 2022-07-30

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Excellent value for money really friendly staff would definitely go back

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Sharon Duffy . 2022-07-24

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What a find. It was really good .Staff were brilliant the prices really good.The Hole 1 The Wa.Inn is so down to earth .If you want to go there . No airs and Graces but a place you can relax in then this place is for you. Well worth the visit. Xx

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Lizzie Waddington . 2022-07-22

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Proper pub, great pints. A venue steeped in history and full of fun

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Raymond Henry Clynick . 2022-07-19

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Likea cattle market on the Saturday ( very busy)

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Paul Barnes . 2022-07-19

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Visited this pub tonight and was absolutely disgusted by one particular bar maid. Her attitude was awful towards customers, very rude and she done nothing but play immature games behind the bar grabbing other staff members inappropriately and hitting people. Will not be coming back, disgusting and off putting. Massively disappointed.

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Bradley Thomson . 2022-07-03

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The busiest bar in dumfies, weekend based on karaoke (modern stuff) night starts slowly and is jumpin by 11.00. Gets too busy at times and can be quite intimidating later on.got to try it.

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david hooper . 2022-06-18

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Brilliant service and excellent meal well done ladies A +×++

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Kim Smith . 2022-05-26

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Wow !! Unbelievably out of this world. Cracking atmosphere with live music and everyone enjoying themselves. I'll be back 👍

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Tom Buxton . 2022-05-09

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Visiting Dumfries and called in this pub. Both staff and locals very friendly and welcoming. We will be calling in again before we leave Dumfries . Recommend. Good prices too 👍

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J S . 2022-05-02

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Good food at very cheap prices. Friendly staff. Place needs a good refurb though !!!

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Marion Cunningham . 2022-04-29

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Mad as a bag a frogs but a really fun night out. Something for everyone as long as you are OK with sticky floors 😆

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Diarmuid Griffin . 2022-04-24

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Nice food and lovely atmosphere

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richard curry . 2022-04-19

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Couple of pints of Guinness sat morning... excellent first visit to a hidden gem

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Neil Mellon . 2022-04-06

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Still one of Dumfries Finist quality pub🍻🍻 Not for the faint hated

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paul mitchell . 2022-03-20

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Great pub with great staff. U always get good banter with Alan and Jack behind the bar. Great for a blether about football to 😊🍺⚽

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Craig McCallay . 2022-03-16

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Bustling pub with live music and friendly locals

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vicky barwick . 2022-03-05

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Lovely staff and a very warm welcome, great food too. A hidden little gem

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Gary Ainsworth . 2022-02-16

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Nice pub but a bit tired, carpet totally disgusting!!!!

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Pamela Anderson . 2022-02-03

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Always loved it staff are amazing

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alice perrone . 2022-01-31

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Visit Dumfries quite often. First time we have been in the hole in the wall. My wife and I were made to feel very welcome. Great live music and good beer and a lovely atmosphere. Spent most of Saturday afternoon and evening here. Definitely will be visiting again. A big thank you to all for a fantastic time.

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Larry G . 2022-01-31

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Avoid this place unless you want to be involved in Sectarian party. Its a sash bash with all the usual songs with add ons such as F*ck the Pope etc. Its a pity because its been there for years and was never like this. It appears to have been taken over by a bigoted owner who allows the local Orange population to take over and spoil everyone elses enjoyment

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Alpha932 . 2022-01-28

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Far to many people in in a pandemic there was no way of social distances being adeared in there cran as many in for cash in the till I left without having a drink

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Paul Kelly . 2021-12-28

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Bit of a dive but a really good night

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Cmbrian 2573 . 2021-12-11

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This is a good place with a friendly atmosphere. Be wary at the weekends however, it can be full of Cougars! But if that's your thing - enjoy!

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979gregorp . 2021-12-06

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Please please train your staff NOT to hold the top of the glass (Where you drink from), no matter how clean the staff ASSUME their hands are. Even surgeons wear gloves. I made a comment, however, I was answered thus, " my hands are clean" which is bordering on the bizzare, especially when said member of staff had just touched her mouth and her hair.

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Ipse solus . 2021-12-05

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Good pub! Had a good laugh the other night! They do karaoke every night so can be a good place to go have some fun with your mates! If you smoke, they've got a smoking area with outside heaters. I'm pretty sure they said they don't sell any craft beers.

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Lewis McCulloch . 2021-11-20

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Warm and friendly staff and customers

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Liz Reid . 2021-11-09

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Lovely pub the staff was so friendly x

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gillian haslem . 2021-11-04

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Excellent place fantastic food great staff , can highly recommend .

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wendy bowes . 2021-11-03

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Called in here today excellent food, service and price. Staff really friendly. Only here till Monday but I will be back before Monday .

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Jennifer Mitchell . 2021-11-03

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Lovely food , brilliant prices, friendly staff Thank you for making our visit enjoyable x

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graham uk . 2021-11-03

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Excellent food and wonderful staff. I 101% recommend this place

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kathryn coleman . 2021-11-03

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What a great afternoon entertainment was fab, definitely worth a visit

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carole cowan . 2021-11-02

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Dropped in for Saturday lunch and stayed for karaoke. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Food was great and everyone, both staff and customers were very welcoming.

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Wallace Tait . 2021-10-23

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staff seem to think they are the only ones who should sing...Susie for one

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Valerie Carter . 2021-10-16

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Needs revamping but usually always busy sometimes too busy

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Brian Thomson . 2021-10-10

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Great place to meet people and warm welcome to one and all...

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John Doherty . 2021-10-07

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Cheap with an amazing atmosphere and many great people and friendly staff

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Rab Harris . 2021-10-01

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What a little diamond this place is good beer and Saturday singerq

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Kenneth Wallis . 2021-09-30

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Great little find, we were just passing by and gave it a try. Its surprising how big it is once you are inside. Nice atmosphere

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David Cullen . 2021-09-24

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Friendly staff were very welcoming food good entertainment will hopefully visit again met some nice people

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Margaret Marston . 2021-09-01

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Popped on for a quick drink. Nice place, friendly people. Didn’t eat so can’t comment on that. Quirky little place

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D7914XCkatieh . 2021-08-29

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Good friendly place and always served with a friendly smile

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Samual hay . 2021-08-23

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Brilliant little pub tucked away in the heart of town. Nice choice of excellent food at lunch time and very good value for money. Food is proper home made not the microwave rubbish served by many. Staff are friendly and make you feel welcome.

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Ian Anderson . 2021-08-14

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Great pub staff and punters so friendly, met many new friends who made us feel very welcome, defo my local everytime i visit Dumfries

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Robert McBain . 2021-07-28

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2 time I've visited this place when been up in dumfries staff are amazing atmosphere is amazing can't wait to come again and party with some friends in the back think sasha loves it there as well aka German sheppard u know the one

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Simon Binks . 2021-07-25

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Smashing pub ran by a very friendly couple from Liverpool (sorry but forget the names) reasonable prices, good banter, busy, worth a visit. Had we have been in the are for longer we would have returned as some other nearby places were empty whilst this pub was busy, the stewards were on hand but not needed, the guys were also very friendly. great place with great people

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Stephen d . 2021-07-22

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Galloway steak pie tender but not much flavour.

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Archie Robertson . 2021-06-29

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