Mabie House Hotel- Bar & Restaurant in Dumfries & Galloway

Best Sunday roast I’ve had out in years. I would highly recommend. Melt in the mouth roast beef at a reasonable price . Book early as it’s always full. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Great views from restaurant,

Just come back from a three day biking holiday with 4 mates. This hotel was absolutely great and the food was superb. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff at this family hotel and restaurant. The rooms are spacious and the beds very comfortable, just what was needed after some intense riding on the nearby 7 Stanes trails. The only issue I have is after 4 days riding my scales seem to have gone the wrong way. Thanks for making us so welcome.

Have stayed here several times and always eat at the restaurant atleast once. Eaten solo and as a large family and always enjoyed the food and service. Very friendly staff make you feel at home, and always accommodating. They provided a highchair which is great, although didn't feel the safest we've had to be honest. Foods consistently good, I'd recommend the roast beef but it's all good

We booked for a Sunday lunch when we arrived it was fairly quiet but soon filled up. I wanted the 3 courses meal but didn't fancy the veggie option but they happily swapped this to a different vegetarian meal . The tomato and red pepper soup was gorgeous. Our mains were stunning and the pudding which we shared was gorgeous. My partner had the fish which was huge but he still managed to have food envy when the table next door burger arrived!! Staff very attentive and friendly Huge car park with great views

Struggled to get a table on a Friday night they were so busy. They were very accommodating and fitted us in. Basic bar menu eaten in the bar area - great choices and food great. My husband commented that this was the first time he’d been given enough rice with his curry. Lovely ambiance and great service.

We enjoyed excellent food served by pleasant, attentive staff in a beautiful, wood-panelled restaurant. Well done Mabie.

Food is beautiful. All homemade and great portion sizes. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, and even better if you can cozy beside the fire. Only downside is it’s a little out of town so you need a designated driver due to the lack of taxi’s in town, but this is no fault of the hotel. A strong favourite in our family!

I had dinner here with friends on Saturday night and it was delightful. The setting is lovely with old fashioned and elegant charm. The restaurant was spotless. Great menu and the food was absolutely delicious and all homemade. We were welcomed by attentive and friendly staff. It was a memorable meal for all the right reasons.

We are on holiday in the area, and our hosts recommended the Mabie House Hotel for a meal, and we were not disappointed. The staff are very friendly, the food was excellent, and we found it very good value. There was a cheerful atmosphere with lots of families out enjoying themselves. We had the mussels as a main, and a delicious salmon dish from the specials menu, followed by extraordinary sundaes - all freshly made - a sticky toffee pudding one, and a mint choc chip aero one! We thoroughly enjoyed our evening. Thank you everyone.

Relaxed and with an old fashion feel Good honest and well prepared traditional English food Do not expect anything fancy

What a stunning location the evening meal was exceptional, I had the roast beef and my husband the steak pie and all the staff were amazing. Couldn’t do enough for us! We had our blind dog and the staff couldn't do enough for us, she's on a bland diet and prescription diet which she wasnt fussy on and the chap at breakfast gave her a wee bowl of scrambled egg(kept her quiet as does bark for human food). The table in Reception was already set out for us coming down for breakfast. Had the best night sleep in ages and Basil the parrot was gorgeous chatting away, the grounds are breathtaking too, very quick at answering emails too didnt catch everyones name but Phillipa very helpful and friendly

Usually only here for weddings so was very nice to enjoy a meal in the hotel. Lovely relaxing venue with excellent service and food.

A warm and welcoming hotel, owned and run by an amazing and talented family who take pride in all aspects of their business. A good percentage of guests are repeat visitors which says it all. The service and food has been faultless on all of our many visits and we cannot think of anything negative to say regarding this hotel. We wish the Mabie hotel continuing success and will be visiting again soon.

First Time out for 2 years , Excellent Menu and food perfect start for going out again . Had roast beef and Yorkshire Pud , tender beef , perfect cooked veg,with good selection , Staff lovely .Hope to return soon .

Excellent countrysite hidaway for relation and enjoying of old british hospitality. We went there for sunday lunch and all the dishes were feshly made and very tasty! Looks like time stopped in this place

My wife and I called in for coffees and scones and were weren't dissapointed. The scones were home made and came with cream and jam with a fresh strawberry on the side. I can honestly say that it was one of the best scones that I've ever tasted and we passed our compliments on to the lady that made them. The staff couldn't have been nicer if they tried, we can't wait to go back again. Well done to all concerned

Annual trip to Mabie was as brilliant as ever. We love the hotel. It’s relaxed, charming and comfortable. Perfect base for mountain bike adventures. Good, filling food, guiness on tap and nice wine selection. The staff were as always the highlight of the hotel. Always so friendly and happy to help. See you next year!

Had the most lovely 8 night stay at Mabie House Hotel with our family (and extended family). The Mabie House Hotel team make the place feel like a home from home stay - the food is great (something for everyone) and the staff are warm, friendly and accommodating. We were there for a 50th anniversary and the venue was perfect. As a base for local activities in the area, it’s perfect. If you want a quiet day at the hotel, the views are great for a relaxing day too. We’ve stayed before and will be back for sure.

We booked lunch for 3 adults and one child. Arriving a little early we were able to order drinks straight away. Menu choices were varied and there were also a specials board. The food was quite delicious! The butternut squash tart was one of the best veg. options ever enjoyed. Well done chef!. The friendly staff member who served us was attentive and made us feel most welcome. Our 5 year old thought it was all great food too - especially the chocolate icecream with flake, sauce and a strawberry. Definitely a great return after we had been away for so long due to the pandemic. NB. Tables well spaced.

Delightful venue, full of character. A good choice on both menus, and lovely cheery staff. Enjoyed the Sweet Apricot and Chicken Curry with basmati rice. Excellent! Thank you, everyone. Pleased to support a local business during these times. They need the trade to keep going, and Mabie House Hotel definitely pulling out the stops ....well done!

Our latest break at Mabie House was as delightful as ever, with attentive service and the usual high standard of food. The restaurant was particularly busy on the four nights of our stay, but was well organised to accommodate everyone's choice of timing. Well done to Sam, Hazel and Philippa for looking after us so well!'Can't wait for my next opportunity to have that delicious Bailey's Cheesecake!

Excellent food, lovely staff and great service even though it was very busy. So lucky to have this in Dumfries!

Only two nights, so sad to leave! Anyway, we are both be very keen to be back as soon as we can! Wonderful countryside, fabulous attentive staff, beautiful rooms with tons of lovely hot water for a super shower or bath! Great big telly and fabulous food! Been coming for years and just LOVE it! It’s like coming home! Staying at Mabie is exceptional value for money! And we love Basil the parrot VERY much! Special thanks to Sam and Phillipa for looking after us so well! X

Had originally booked this hotel for 2 nights but after sleep deprivation only stayed the one sleepless night.Please avoid room 4 which kept me awake with the continual humming sound of what I thought was the central heating or kitchen extractor fan.The next morning at breakfast, looking particularly bleary eyed I sat down for breakfast and was joined by another couple on the next table. After exchanging pleasantries Richard enquired how I had slept because he had previously had room 4 and didn't get a wink of sleep all night...same problem.I then spoke to the duty manager and asked if there was an issue with noise whereupon she admitted the late turn receptionist had forgotten to turn off the ice making machine, hence the noise.I enquired if there had been previous issues which she categorically denied but then had to eat humble pie when I mentioned Richard's story. A blatant liar.In conclusion I decided not to stay, received an apology but had to pay the full price ....disgrace.

I had not been here for some years and was blown away by the improved setting-- always great place thanks to the forest walks and nature trails but now the gardens are pristine and the new permanent marquee extension is fabulous. My visit included a function in that space and I cannot think of a better experience anywhere in recent years. Superb food, excellent a well trained friendly staff, and a managememt that went that extra mile to deliver satisfaction-- I will be back soon!!

Very impressive place set high on the hill, we went to celebrate our birthdays with high hopes.Although we had a table booked, there was no-one at reception on arrival and not having been before we weren't sure where to go, and no bell to ring for attention. The dining area was set with un-clothed tables, place mat, cutlery and a simple folded paper napkin, which we found a little disappointing.Although it was, technically, an a la carte type menu there was a very limited choice of only five dishes each on the starters and mains.Don't get me wrong, the food we did choose was excellent but the experience was more of a good bar meal than the celebratory one we were looking forward to.The one member of staff on duty in the eating area (I wouldn't class it as a restaurant) was very good, I'm sorry I didn't catch her name to give her the credit she deserves.

Four of us visited Mabie house today after a fab day in the forest, mountain biking. We were greeted by a friendly/professional face and stayed for a fantastic meal. We all chose different dishes and they were a very good standard. I did have pie envy as my husband chose the pie and the filling was amazing! What a treat it was with lovely puddings too. Well done Mabie house and thank you

Excellent lunch after a forest walk. Easily accommodated the needs of a six month old, a 2 year old and a dairy and soya free adult. Waitress was friendly and helpful and knowledgeable about dietary options without referral to the kitchen. The food was very good and the log…

Typical pub lunch affair with steak pie, fish and chips, burgers and macaroni cheese etc, excellent for families or couples, service is excellent and often some good atmosphere. Busy in summer especially. Would recommend walking before eating as portions are large!

Stayed again 5th yr. it just gets better and better. Malcolm and family just make it home from home.

We enjoyed two nights staying at Mabie House Hotel. It is such a lovely house in an excellent location.On the first night we ate in the hotel restaurant and the food was amazing. Haggis starter followed by Solway salmon which was wonderfully cooked. Although quiet the lovely Nicky, Malcolm, Phillipa, Sam and the other staff we met were like friends by the end of our short stay. Definitely worth a visit to both the hotel and restaurant. We WILL be back.

Christmas Menu or specials board available when we were there and very good value for money. 2 courses on the Christmas Menu £15.95 and 3 courses £18.95. Various specials and mains all at reasonable prices. Only thing to improve it would be cloth napkins and table cloths would enhance the experience.

Reasonably priced quality food, very nice staff and location, restaurant is very nice venue. Good selection of home made puddings Best to book in advance

I've been here three times in the past few months with my elderly mother and on each occasion we've enjoyed good food and service in a relaxing setting.

We had a family get together here and boy we had a great time. The room was spacious, elegant and extremely comfortable. The staff were friendly, attentive and professional. The food was well cooked, well priced and hearty!

Attended a recent wedding here. Alcohol very reasonably priced. After attending a few wedding in the area this year mabie house is most certainly the cheapest. This is good as we all drank from the bar and not from our car as per previous weddings at other venues. The food was beautiful. Chicken and haggis was so soft and the sauce was amazing. Day ran smoothly. We were in a marquee which I know was not supplied by the venue however you would not know this as there was a beautifully lit pathway to where said marquee was erected. Toilets were very clean. Main bar area was clean and modern yet full of original character. Only critisism was the ceremony was down a very steep banking to the grass would suggest making a walkway down. And the drive way blew dust in our faces with the slightest gust of wind. Other than that perfect day.

Not likely to stumble upon this great eating place but definitely worth a visit. Service was excellent and food likewise. Will be returning again before going back home.

Stopped off at mabie house whilst staying at southerñess, so glad we did the roast beef was delicious cooked to perfection, my granddaughter had the burger which was also good. For sweets we had the sticky toffee pudding with ice cream and chocolate fudge cake with mint ice cream all went down a treat. The staff were friendly and helpful, will definitely go again when back down in the area.

I find it’s always worth a short drive out of Dumfries to Mabie Forest to pop into this place for lunch. It is set in it’s own peaceful grounds overlooking the countryside and has it’s own parking in front of the building.

Decided to try out Mabie House Hotel for lunch yesterday, and I cannot recommend it anymore! The young girl who served it was incredibly nice, very talkative and gave a generally good vibe, even noticed how she phoned a taxi for another table with no complaints! The food was amazing, the girl recommended which foods she liked and it was a good thing she did because the food I ate was incredible!!! Chicken & haggis in a peppercorn sauce was delicious, all three courses were amazing!

My son treated me to lunch at the mabie today .The food was lovely and well presented large portions so thankfully I did not have a starter. The waitress was efficient and very bubbly. Will certainly return

Just had lunch here and what a lovely place. We were made really welcome by the young waitress who is an asset to the Mabie Hotel, friendly and hardworking. The food was lovely, freshly prepared and piping hot. I had the lambs liver and my husband had gammon. Both meals were excellent value for money. Would definitely consider staying here when visiting this area again.

Although we have never stayed in the hotel, my partner and I are regular visitors here for dinner, and cannot fault it. The hotel itself, once a large house, is set in a forest so the views from the dining room are amazing. The staff are always friendly and welcoming and there is a wide choice of food, which is well-cooked and plentiful.

We had 3 nights at this hotel. When I was told that they could pop an extra bed into the TV room, I was imagining something cramped - however the suite was enormous and beautifully decorated. The staff were lovely and the food very good. I had the fabulous haggis for every breakfast.

Enjoyed a beautiful meal at Mabie House on 19th August 2017 on our journey to the boat at Cairnryan. The beef was absolutely delicious and so tender, with the accompanying vegetables warm and perfectly cooked. The surroundings and grounds are beautiful and would definitely return if we were that direction again.

Visitamos el restaurante dos veces durante nuestro reciente viaje a Dumfries y Galloway. El personal era muy acogedor y la comida era deliciosa. El salmón estaba muy fresco servido con una buena selección de verduras frescas. El hotel está situado en un precioso entorno y recomendaría este lugar para comer.

Lovely hotel. Restaurant looking out over the gardens.Enjoyed a meal with friends. Large portions, vegetables cooked well, service very good. Good value for money

The hotel is set in it’s own grounds at the top of a driveway leading to the Mabie Forest a few miles from Dumfries and has good outlooks to the countryside. The appearance inside and out is that of a typical large country house -...

We phoned ahead and booked for meal for 4 but really no need only another 2 tables taken they had a huge menu we had 2 courses I had chicken and haggis in pepper sauce was delicious nice fresh veg not to much, had a creme brûlée for pudding and it was amazing licked the dish !

Un grupo de 6 adultos y 4 niños visitamos para el sábado el almuerzo. El servicio era bueno y muy servicial. Buen estilo-pub con abundantes porciones. Perro también está genial. Merece la pena después de un buen paseo en los bosques mabie.

Visitamos aquí para el almuerzo con un grupo de 4 adultos. Servicio sería muy difícil de criticar, y fue rápido y eficiente. La calidad de la comida no podía ser criticada. Este lugar bien merece una visita.

We were visiting Dumfries and decided to stop here for lunch. The hotel is in a beautiful setting surrounded by parkland. The bar area is lovely and welcoming with a real log burner. The food was fantastic and huge portions. We ordered a side of chips each and one would easily have fed two of us! Definitely one to visit again perhaps combined with a walk round the grounds.

I was lucky to arrive for my two night stay at the Mabie House Hotel, just in time for dinner.

I’ve had a couple of meals here recently with my Mum with different outcomes although this comes down to personal preferences.The hotel itself is a country house sitting in its own well maintained grounds within the Mabie Forest. There are walks and cycle tracks nearby. We generally find it is quiet and relaxed. Staff in our experience are willing to converse with customers in a friendly manner.Last month my Mum had her favourite dish, Salmon (£12.95) whilst I had the Sweet Chicken Curry (£9.95) both of which were tasty and filling. In an attempt to try something different recently my Mum had one of the specials on offer - Pan Fried Gammon Steak served with pineapple, chips and a salad garnish (£10.95). I opted for the Homemade Steak & Ale Pie served with chips and vegetables (£10.95). Whilst both dishes were of good quality the portion size of the gammon was particularly huge and an immediate turn-off for my elderly Mum. It reminded us of one of those food challenges where diners able to clear the plate are given the meal for free (in the knowledge that few will succeed). After her brief attempt to tackle the gammon I had to offer to swap dishes knowing that she was not enjoying her lunch. The steak pie wasn’t a small portion either however at least she ate some of it.I didn’t manage to finish the gammon so the next time around we must remember to either stick to her favourite or enquire if there are smaller portions available for some of the dishes as suggested by the member of staff on duty. She was kind enough to deduct the cost of our tea and coffee in compensation for my Mum’s disappointment.Be prepared for large portions is the general advice.

We were visiting the nearby 7stanes Mabie mtb track and had an outside lunch. The staff were helpful with a few questions that we had and happy to give us water for the dog. They serve Illy coffee and the food was good.I was surprised that there was not a soup option on their lunch menu and no dried fruit free cake or scone option but what we had was nice.

Had breakfast and dinner here. The dinner while looking normal sized was a battle to destroy and all at reasonable prices!

Friendly staff and very helpful. Grounds were spotless and loads to keep the kids happy. A definite if or you to go too.

After a day outdoors, our self-catering holiday group of four were ready for an evening meal prepared by someone else! Mabie House Hotel proved to be the ideal place to eat out - a lovely house in beautiful surroundings, welcoming entrance hall, oak-lined dining-room, a table with a view out over the lawn to the distant hills. A good start to the evening! Atmosphere was relaxed and friendly, service attentive and well-timed. A varied and interesting menu with plenty of local produce, and our vegetarian was pleased to have a choice of main courses. Everything we ate was beautifully cooked and presented, and tasted delicious - clean plates all round! Scrumptious desserts. Would recommend Mabie House without hesitation and would certainly go back if in the area.

Mid-week lunch and the lounge bar was quiet as expected. It’s a country-style house in substantial grounds roughly 15 minutes drive from Dumfries with plenty of parking on the front drive.Nearby in the forest there are popular bike trails and walks.The menu is fairly large and is supplemented with several specials displayed on the blackboard and you can get everything from a sandwich to a three course meal.We chose the Pan Fried Solway Salmon topped with sundried tomato garlic butter and served with fresh vegetables and new potatoes (£12.95) and the Breast of Chicken stuffed with haggis (£12.95). The chicken came with the same vegetable selection - a mix of broccoli, green beans and chunks of carrots - and although it was to have been served with a peppercorn sauce this was substituted on request by a whisky sauce which was readily accommodated.Both dishes were very good with the only slight issue being that the vegetables had been done al dente style and were therefore a bit firm for my Mum’s liking - they were ideal in my opinion!Next for dessert we had the Meringue with berries and the White Chocolate Cheesecake - both delicious and the fruit was as if freshly picked.I’m not sure what the final bill was since my Mum kindly picked up the tab however based on rough assumptions it was good value.Very restful atmosphere and good food set us up for a wee trip down to Rockcliffe and Kippford on the coastal route about ½ hour away.

We had sunday lunch at this lovely old hotel, which was excellent, the staff are very polite and friendly and i would definitely stop again if we were in the area.

Went with another couple for my birthday lunch. None of us had been to Mabie House for years and we all came away very favourably impressed. The bar was busy, for a Monday, and there was only one young lady working at the bar and waiting on tables, however she was absolutely excellent, obviously experienced and dealt with everyone without any fuss or bother. The food was delivered without undue delay, although we hadn't booked, portions were plentiful and the food was hot and fresh. Curry and Scampi were followed by lovely sweets ( Roulade, Sticky Toffee Pudding and Creme Brûlée ) again everything was very good. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable lunch and we would not hesitate to recommend Mabie House. We'll be back!

I have been here on several occasions for meals and weekend holidays. So disapointed in the recent personel attitude and service. The manageress who we usually get is absolutely magnificent, very efficient with friendly customer service and a smile. We have recommended this hotel on numerous occasions for its food and service all of which was totally absent on our last visit. From a customers point of view l would let the manageress totally run the hotel. Great hotel and settings pity about recent personel who were on duty.

Popped into Mabie House Hotel for a light lunch after a lovely walk round Mabie forest. Very friendly staff, exceptional service and a good menu with options to suit three generations. Even allowed our dog into the bar. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

A lovely meal for a large group. Food was freshly home cooked, large portions and very tasty. Staff were all friendly and great with the kids in our group. Hotel also has many stunning walking routes on the grounds for a post-lunch stroll. We will be back soon!

Super setting. Friendly, helpful staff. Good selection of food. Freshly cooked vegetables were exceptional, in fact everything was good apart from the chips, which were tasteless and no doubt came straight from a freezer

Visited on the hotel for dinner only. Superb selection, reasonably priced. The chef specials were tempting too. Staff were attentive and the food, fillet steak , was delicious and cooked as requested. Very good value

Loved the cream teas one of the best ever and I have had a few.Friendly staff and wifi that works important for planning tripsWill return and hope to sample the breakfast

Popped in for lunch recently to this country house style hotel and as before we were able to relax in the peaceful surroundings, joined by the occasional small group of cyclists who were in for a drink or meal (the forest setting has popular bike trails).Despite the reasonable menu selection, including multiple “specials”, being creatures of habit for mains I had their Chicken and Apricot Curry, served with rice and a poppadom (£9.95) and my Mum had the Pan Fried Salmon with a sun dried tomato garlic butter, served with new potatoes, broccoli and carrots (£12.95). Both dishes were nicely cooked, were generous portions and went down a treat. To follow I had the Fruit Cheesecake - it was topped with fresh fruit however I wasn’t mad about the base which tasted perhaps as though the digestives had past their crunchy best. My Mum selected the Profiteroles and despite some doubts about her appetite she managed to clear the plate quite successfully! (Desserts were £11.90). Add a ½ pint and an Appeltiser and our bill came to £38 which we thought was very good value.Service was friendly and efficient as before in our experience and the sun even made a brief appearance in the grounds - a bonus this summer in Scotland.The hotel has a peaceful, old world charm and is ideal for a quiet lunch or dinner (provided they don’t have a wedding on at the time of your visit).

The food in here was lovely and fresh and the portions were decent. I had the steak pie with chips (huge plate full)! My girlfriend had the sweet apricot and chicken curry which was nice but a little sweet. The pudding were good. The apple and rhubarb crumble could have been presented better but the taste was still lovely as was the strawberry cheesecake!

Enjoyed 3 evening meals and three breakfasts - all were absolutely delicious, beautifully presented and made to order to that you could ask for wee changes. E.g. Fried egg instead of pineapple with gammon steak. The deep fried Brie is one of our favourites but the wonderful choices makes you want to stay for longer so that you can try more. We have eaten here a lot and have never been disappointed- always perfect! Thanks Mabie House team!

Lovely hotel, always welcoming & friendly staff, great food, if travelling down solway coast from Dumfries worth a pop in for snack or light lunch

Daughter asked for mussels starter and was asked if just wanted starter or a larger size. I asked how big starter was and waitress said 'around 8 mussels'. Daughter decided to go for larger portion. She had 11 mussels and 2 pieces of bread. Starter price was £8.95 so I was very surprised to see we had been charged £15.95 for the 'larger' portion???? Double the price?? For 3 extra mussels?? Queried on paying and waitress said 'oh right I'll tell her you only got 11?' Won't be back.

We stayed at a local rental cottage and walked to the hotel for Sunday lunch. Although only 1 of us had Sunday lunch as though there was a decent size menu and a good amount of specials on the board there was little in the way of Sunday roast. The food we did have was excellent though and we all (13 of us!) thoroughly enjoyed it. My husband who had the beef dinner said it was the best beef he had ever had, and my chicken and apricot curry was delicious (although seemed more Chinese or Thai than Indian but absolutely lovely). Sweets were good size and tasty.Not a particularly cheap menu but definitely very good quality and quantity and service good. If I had one complaint it would be the children's food came with no vegetables at all and so we had to order some after their meal arrived, normally there would be at least a portion of beans or peas alongside the kids food. The chicken nuggets though did appear to be homemade and not a single one was left on the plate.Would recommend this restaurant and would go out of our way to return.

I had a meal supplied here while i was up doing work, i usually dread pre organised meals but this was a fantastic surprise. The risotto starter was one of the best I've ever eaten, my only personal criticism was that it was slightly salty for my taste but wow it was good. The main was a wonderful piece of beef which had been cooked extremely well and the sides for having been cooked in a large batch were fresh and very very delicious. Pudding was fantastic almost like a p/cotta but was slightly different though the flavour was incredible.Considering there was a large wedding on most of the staff were fantastic and very attentive, one had a bit of an attitude and stormed around making things a little awkward but she wasn't seen again after our main arrived - that i was thankful for.i am very much looking forward to being back.

Friends and I shared a meal here for Valentines night. As a rule we go out together about once a month and are always trying somewhere different and although the setting and the building is beautiful the service somewhat let it down. The general consensus was that although most of us enjoyed our meals it was a bit overpriced. Of the meals that were had the ones most enjoyed were those who had the lamb shank which I am told was very nice indeed. The staff were nice enough but we had to ask for someone to come and take our order after we had been sat waiting for quite a considerable time and then again the same thing waiting to order a dessert. The desserts were nowhere near as nice as the main courses and there was nothing to tell you the cost as they were read out at the table. All in all it was OK it had it's really positive points and a few negative ones which is why I have given it three stars.

Mabie Hotel e' situato proprio all'entrata di Mabie forest, il famoso trail center. La struttura e' una bellissima casa di campagna e il personale e' simpatico e professionale e ti fa sentire subito a tuo agio. La cucina e' davvero buona e raccomando di provare il the del pomeriggio con i famosi scones con crema e marmellata!

Had a lunch and a dinner recently, will not be going back. Service reasonable, table had to be cleaned, meal very mediocre. There was a wedding on when we went for dinner and they were very busy, but that is no excuse. The day I had coffee I was very disappointed as I wanted it outside and eventually I went in to find it was sitting on the bar waiting for me to collect!!! Not impressed. Mona Thomson Dumfries

We dropped in for a coffee and cake post mountain bike trail and we received a warm reception in this rather grand establishment despite being attired in muddy biking gear. When we saw the fare being served we couldn't resist the roast rib of beef dinner which was to die for. The beef was melt in the mouth in a rich gravy, perfectly cooked vegetables and a Yorkie Pud the size of a mountain. A delicious piping hot cup of coffee with complementary home made shortbread rounded off a perfect lunch - we will be back!

The hotel is situated on a hillside within its own substantial grounds overlooking the Dumfriesshire countryside. Access is a few miles outside Dumfries along a single track driveway signposted for Mabie Forest which has speed bumps. The hotel is clearly indicated along the drive and has its own spacious car park. It’s a picturesque setting, popular for weddings.The style of the place is old country house but despite the light coming through large bay windows facing the front, the lounge bar can be quite dark looking especially towards the fireplace area unless it’s a sunny day.We’ve been a couple of times recently, on one occasion when there were a variety of guests including some cyclists from the nearby trails and a few weeks ago when we were the only diners present and it was therefore lacking in atmosphere!Service on both occasions was friendly and efficient from the same barman/waiter/telephonist who managed to cope with late arrivals during one of the visits with great patience and tact. As for the food, it was very good on the first occasion and only fairly good second time around. There’s a decent choice on the menu of about 7 or 8 main courses, supplemented by a similar number of specials on the blackboard so there should be something to meet most tastes. They also serve snacks like baked potatoes and sandwiches if you’re looking for something lighter.On the first occasion I had the Sweet Chicken and Apricot Curry with Basmati rice and poppadoms which was excellent (I’ve had this previously and it’s been consistent). My mother had Baked Solway Salmon with a prawn & dill cream sauce served with new potatoes and vegetables which she thoroughly enjoyed. It was all served piping hot and in plentiful fashion. On the most recent visit I had the salmon dish which wasn’t done as well as the first time but was still ok - it was served with new potatoes and broccoli. My mother had haddock prepared with breadcrumbs, rather than beer batter, on request. Again it was just ok but she wasn’t so impressed with the “hard” chips accompanying the fish. From the huge choice of desserts available she followed up with apple crumble with custard which she enjoyed and I had the meringue with chantilly cream and strawberries. The meringue looked and tasted shop bought.Mains courses cost around £11-£13, desserts around £5.It’s the kind of place to go for a relaxing lunch - or with your Mum - which you could follow up with a stroll in the nearby forest to walk off the calories if you’re feeling guilty.

We have been touring the Solway coast and have used the Mabie House Restaurant on two occasions in the last few weeks. The food and service have been very good. I would recommenced a meal here from our experienceThe setting is very attractive and the building also has character.The bar prices are in my opinion a little high, but nice setting.

What a lovely hotel. My Dad and I went to have a look-see to book somewhere to celebrate my sister's birthday. The menu was attractive so we rang and booked. We were 8 in all.We turned up the next day and found we had a good table by the window.The service was very good. Our waitress was helpful - she appeared with a bucket and bottle of champagne which my brother had paid for from his hotel in Ibiza!!We all had 3 courses - Starters: fabulous tiger prawns, a chicken liver pate to die for (my niece's choice), soup, haggis and goat's cheese.Main courses: roast beef which the hugest Yorkshire puds; steak pie, burger, salmon. All well cooked. Plus I asked for extra gravy and this appeared very quickly - my own personal gravy boat!!Puddings: Sticky toffee pudding, ice cream, chocolate pot, apple crumble.The quality of the produce was obvious - all sources locally.There was a real mixture of people - families, mountain bikers, couples - and there was a wedding so we had a bit of extra excitement.Their rooms are good value too from the look of it, so perhaps next year we might stay there.

Excellent setting, Mabie forest is a great place to go for a walk or especially well set up for mountain biking. Very nice friendly accommodating staff. The food was simple, beautifully presented and everyone was very happy with their choice. The fish was fresh and the vegetables were varied and tasty. The puddings were delicious. Portions were generous too. The staff did not rush you and were very attentive - will definitely be visiting again!

I do like my decaf cappuccinos hot and it can be a rarity but my coffee at Mabie was very hot which allowed me to linger over it. I ordered the beef roast dinner which came with perfectly cooked veg, brocolli, carrots, green beans, two new potatoes and a roastie. The Yorkshire pudd was huge. Gravy very tasty but could have done with a gravy boat as I do like my roast dinners swimming in gravy! Other members of the party had, fish and chips, chicken stuffed with haggis and a roast beef sandwich with a side portion of very hot chips, all pronounced very good.

I am always very happy to return to Mabie House Hotel. The food here is always very good and the staff are always very helpful and friendly.Last week i took a customer to dinner here who incidentally was also staying the night at Mabie House Hotel. We both vey much enjoyed the food, i have been several times and they have a great choice and nice sizeable portions. The cost is also very reasonable, highly recommended in my view.As a side note i also had my wedding here and the food that was prepared for me and my guests even for 70+ people was top notch. Alot of my guests have said that it is the best meal they have ever had at any wedding. They were all very impressed with the sizeable portions that were on offer. Mabie's staff made our wedding that bit more special.On a beautiful day you can also sit at the window and enjoy the spectacular view over the Scottish countryside. If the mood takes you the Mabie Woods are right on the doorstep for a good walk or cycle.I will always thanks them for doing a good job and very much highly recommended.

We ate here whilst staying for a couple of nights. It was so good the first night that we abandoned our plans to go out and ate here the second night as well. Over two nights between us we had: Fish and Chips; Roast Beef and Yorkshire puds; Chicken Curry and Chicken with Cheese and Bacon. We would recommend them all - Delicious!! We had our little boy with us and the chef would pretty much have made him anything. We will return to Mabie House.

We had our office Christmas lunch here in December 2013. The service was excellent. He was so attentive and very helpful. Quiet but lovely building and surroundings. The food was fantastic. Can't wait to go back again. Probably the best food in Dumfries.

We were given a voucher for a meal here and had a wonderful meal here.Staff very friendly and service perfect. We also had our dog with us which was No problem. A little more pricey than we would normally pay but was well worth the money.

Visited here recently. lovely setting lovely food. Service was good, lovely big log fires very pretty setting. It was quiet in the bar/restaurant but that wasnt important to us.

My husband and I have spent several short breaks at Mabie House Hotel and have chosen to have an evening meal there too. The service has always been friendly and efficient and the food of a high quality with sufficient variety to suit our needs. The Dumfries area appears to offer competitive prices for eating out compared to other parts of the country and Mabie, I would say, is in line with this.We look forward to our next visit.

,Waited an age for a light lunch, possibly due to a wedding being on ( I guess their bread and butter ) sandwich thrown down and was of poor quality. Avoid.

Called in for dinner with friends who were spending the week-end in one of the hotels continental camping pods. Service was excellent as was the food and the restaurant has a great view of the surrounding countryside.

We have just had a meal here, to celebrate the wedding anniversary of our friends. It was a brilliant evening. I have allergies to several foods and had completely forgotten to warn the staff beforehand. The waitresses were very polite about this and, while producing delicious food for a large number of people, the chef managed to also produce a lovely alternative meal for me. My partner told an animated story and, when he was gesticulating, he sent a mug of coffee flying, which spilt on the table cloth and chair, with a small splash on my dress. Again the staff were really polite and kind and they rushed to get cloths to clean my dress and did not appear concerned about the tablecloth or chair.I conclude that we were problematic customers but the staff at Mabie were fantastic and looked after us with such kindness, as well as the meal being delicious. We highly recommend this place for a special evening. We will be back soon, but we will try to behave better next time.

We are regular visitors to the restaurant. The food is always of a high standard with a lot of locally sourced food. The staff are first class and you'll always get a warm welcome. The surroundings are spectacular. Enjoy the food and the scenery.

Just back from our 4th stay at Mabie House and the food was as delicious as ever, top class, thanks to Polly, the Chef. We ate 2 meals there, Scampi (huge wholetail Scampi pieces) with a stack of thick-cut chips and dressed salad, and Wild Boar & Apple Sausages with herby mash and Jus - absolutely delicious. At just over £35 total for 2 large main courses and a good bottle of red wine, that is definitely value for money, in our experience! Topped off by a whisky nightcap and good craic with Chris or Sam - it just doesn't get any better than this!Val & Alex

Good food and lovely location and comfortable interior. Beer must be the dearest in the area and the price overall is creeping beyond the comfort zone.

Just visited Mabie House Hotel for our Christmas twosome. The food was absolutely delicious, the setting inside superb with roaring fires and old country house ambiance and the staff just altogether charming. The setting of the House within Mabie Forest is spectacular. Just perfect in every way!

We (my wife and I) popped in to Mabie Hotel on a Tuesday evening and were so happy we did! Had a roaring fire going and we just settled in next to it while we were given menus to peruse.A taste of the past for me having a pint of Caffreys from the bar, not seen that around for a while, and it made for a perfect feeling of contentment sitting next to the fire supping away!The food arrived pretty darn quick, I had a lovely pate starter, delicious fine pate and a generous portion, served with lovely bread and crackers. Didn't realise the amount would be so large, but perfect to share with a partner :)The main course was Grouse and Haggis, OMG, WOW and many other superliatives spring to mind. I'd been out to dinner recently to a newly refurbished hotel/restaurant in Thornhill and was a little (a lot) dissapointed with both the price and the meager portions. (Not that I'm averse to some fine dining, I just expect that if I'm given a small delicately arranged portion of food that each mouthful will burst with flavour in my mouth - that didn't happen)At Mabie it did. I savoured every mouthful of this previously untasted (to me) delicacy and enjoyed every mouthful. My wife also absolutely enjoyed her food, i'm sorry to admit I can't remember what she had, so enamored was I with my own!Anyhow, great price, great atmosphere, super friendly staff (barman was a big help when deciding what to eat) and just a lovely experience.We'll be back. again and again...

The venue is in its own grounds. The wedding package is good. The food was reasonable, but the dining room was cramped. The rooms were reasonalbe.

The food is terrible , the steak pie was cold and the veg looked very unappetising and certainly not worth the over inflated prices or bar prices for what you get . The owner niki is rude and arrogant .The hotel has started up a seperate reviews page for their bar and restaurant to hide the negative views on their hotel site .Avoid like the plague there is much better value in Dumfries itself.

Have been here several times for large family meals, the menu caters for a variety of tastes everyone was happy with their meal at my table. The service was prompt and attentive but not overly so, the resturant itself was lovely and the grounds of the hotel where spectacular. would definately go back very pleasent experince.