Saint Ninian's Tearoom in Dumfries & Galloway

Gorgeous scenery from cafe. Dog friendly Great lunch menu & cakes The two young women serving today were quite grumpy... other great reviews on here for friendly service, maybe we caught them On a bad day. Food & drinks were great

We have been twice in the last couple of days, so had four meals between us. The place is spotless, the staff are super friendly, the food was great, I loved the home made potato salad and coleslaw we got on each meal. Each dish had fresh salad on too, which was crisp and fresh. The views were amazing over the harbour.

We had lunch at this lovely tearoom, the views of the harbour are fantastic. The food was excellent, the staff were friendly. Would highly recommend recommend.

We had the most delicious afternoon tea this afternoon in the tearoom. What a variety and selection of both sweet and savoury ( both hot and cold savoury ) - we were spoilt for choice. It was all delicious.😋 😋😋😋. Took the leftovers home with us too! Great friendly and efficient service too. Can’t recommend their afternoon tea highly enough. Book in advance & come hungry ! Enjoy the lovely view when you’re eating. Thank you to everyone at the tearoom. We look forward to returning.

This place is an excellent asset to the community and run by the community too it seems. Friendly staff serve up good food and drinks (licensed) and there’s outdoor seating with great views of the village and bay.. it also has a small shop which is useful and a connection hall which I guess is also good for the community. Lovely place..

This tea room was a surprise find for lunch. The food was delicious and freshly cooked, we had whitebait and salad- lovely. Gorgeous cakes too. We were so impressed with this lovely local facility for the villagers and a delight for tourists. The staff were lovely, very friendly and polite. I just had to buy some things from the shop as they had some lovely jewellery and I wanted to support this great facility. Although the weather was a bit grim, the cafe was busy. Fantastic!

Lovely community cafe great sunny areas to eat or drink inside and out. Lots of homemade cakes and grub. Sadly they were out of Steak pie - the homemade Sausage & caramelised onion rolls were Delicious. Fab views and spotlessly clean. Small shop area selling essentials and local crafts. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend!

Saved the day when we needed food and couldn't get any at burrowhead as the cafe had been closed by environmental health for most of the week. We had 4 adult meals and 6 kids meals and they were all amazing. Big portions. Fish and chips were huge and tasty. Will defo be back

We called in for tea and cakes and experienced a positive welcome for us and dog. The tea and food was nice and views exceptional across the harbour. There is an attached gift and supplies shop, Well kept toilets and a good welcome make this a nice stop to drop in. The larger food offerings looked nice too.

Had a great lunch in this lovely community tea room with views over the harbour. The food was really good and the staff were amazing and so helpful and efficient in looking after our large party of 15 . The service was excellent and seamless allowing us all to eat at the same time . Don’t know how they did it ! Would thoroughly recommend and hope to be back one day .

Stopped here for lunch after reading the reviews and this lovely tea room didn’t disappoint. A great atmosphere with 2 chaps singing and playing the guitar. Wonderful views and excellent food with very friendly service.

We were so pleased to find this place, where we could sit inside with our dog. The staff were friendly and we had a very nice lunch including their home made soup. Would highly recommend.

We enjoyed two visits to this great place. Dog friendly and really tasty coffee and cake. Lovely spot to wander round too. We cycled here on the quiet roads.

A lovely community cafe serving delicious food and fabulous ice-cream. Lots of seating indoors and out, fabulous views, friendly staff and prompt service. Even if Isle of Whithorn had nothing else to offer (which it does), it would be worth coming here just for this cafe.

We visited after a trip to St ninians cave and I was pleasantly surprised. The staff were very friendly and the service was quite quick. The food was very nice and a nice range of options. We sat outside as had small children who wanted to run on the grass. Lovely location and would return if I was in the area

Absolutly lovely experience here twice. Visit tge Isle often and always consistent good food and extremely friendly. Highly recomend. There is nowhere else decent to eat tgat is a friendly environment and good home made food. Thankyou team see you next time

Fantastic...dog friendly...food really good...staff really friendly...view across the harbour stunning....will be back soon

A lovely spacious cafe overlooking the bay with a good menu and choice of cakes etc. Staff were friendly and there was a good choice of indoor and outdoor seating. Being sunny, we chose to sit just outside the door for our coffees and cakes. We were dismayed by the amount of "disposable" packaging this entailed, as we had not asked for takeaway and could happily and easily have taken the crockery back to the counter if required. Apparently any seats outside the building are classed as 'takeaway' and generate waste packaging (which we took away ourselves to recycle).

I'd already found the tearoom on Trip Advisor and had added them to our itinerary to visit when we went to the Isle of Whithorn. We had our 2 dogs with us, one of which is still only a puppy, although a large and vocal one at that! We arrived around lunch time and both ordered the Haddock & Chips which we could have with either garden peas or mushy peas. Service was very efficient and our food came out quickly. The staff were very attentive and made a fuss of our dogs and gave them some biscuits as well as water. Unfortunately our 8.5 month old Staffy X gulped the water down too quickly and was sick. We're really sorry about this, although my husband tried to clean up as much as he could. However, we were assured it wasn't a problem. We also decided to have cake before wandering on as they looked very tempting. We enjoyed our choices. Thank you to all the lovely friendly staff that work/volunteer here. We would definitely recommend a visit, if only for a tea/coffee and a cake.

Young girl with beautiful blonde hair has brilliant customer service skill! so polite and generous and well mannered!She really is a credit to the buisness and I can tell she is really passionate about her job!.

Lovely place but totally robbed £5.50 for a roll and sausage or bacon ect feeding a full family turned out rather expensive! To add and egg on the roll it was 75p but charged £4.50 for a roll and egg separately nearly £40 rather over priced if you ask me.

We had a lovely bowl of soup and pannini for lunch in this beautiful establishment. Our lovely young waitress was so attentive. Sorry didnt ask her name but she was great at her job. We then went for a walk and came back for a hot chocolate and cake which was superb. We'll be back I'm sure. Well done Isle of Whithorn as this place is a gem!

We planned a day out on the Machars Peninsula, but soon realised the day before that there wouldn’t be be many places open with it being a Sunday! We made it to the Tearooms around 1.30 pm and were able to take a seat by the large panoramic window with views over the harbour. Stunning! My husband had the homemade lentil & veg soup and sarnie, which he said was excellent. I had a tuna cheese melt and chips (and fresh salad/crisps), which were also yummy. Our plates were empty very quickly! The service was brilliant, both our tea and lunch were prepared really quickly and the waitress and cook were very friendly and helpful. I thought with it being one of the few places open that it would be noisy, dirty and unwelcoming. It was so far from this, clean, bright and relaxing. I’d definitely recommend a visit here. Shame we were too full to try out the delicious cakes!

Great to see a successful community venture with facilities for visitors and encouraging that it's run by volunteers. The shop has a tiny range of foods but the restaurant is excellent value with freshly made coffee and a good menu for lunch.

My wife and I call in to the cafe almost on a weekly basis, food is usually good with friendly staff. However today's visit left us wondering if we should go somewhere else. My wife ordered Baked potato with prawns in a mayo sauce, it arrived , the sauce was so runny it was almost spilling of the plate, what on earth had been done to it, we may never know, disappointed she returned it and ordered a soup, which proved nice and comforting. My usual fish and chips were also below parr, last weeks fish was lovely and fresh with a delicious crisp batter, todays was limp almost soggy and looked far from fresh, the arden peas also looked well past their date being multicoloured and shrivelled up. Oh dear no idea what was going on today but please sort it out.

A lovely wee tearoom and shop with a beautiful view over the harbour. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. This tearoom is partially staffed by volunteers and they are doing a fab job, the only downside was there was no gluten free options to...

Lovely building and a great example of a community centre. Great views over the harbour, lovely coffee and homebaking.

Very nice community tearoom and shop. Able to sit and enjoy coffee and cake while watching boats in the harbour. The shop is small but well stocked.

1st trip here with the family and mum.and stepdad who live nearby. Ist impressions are a spotlessly clean cafe / restaurant with fresh cakes on display. Quickly offered an extra table and chairs to accommodate our group and a highchair. Staff are very young but...

We know about this cafe from previous visits & so pleased to see it still does a good coffee & cake,too early for lunch but the ones we saw looked very appetising. We had a latte,pot of tea & 2 toasted tea cakes,excellent value for...

A great cafe in this picturesque little harbour town at the bottom of the peninsula. Good choice of food and cakes with great service from the volunteer staff. I had a tasty Ploughman's Lunch and my dear wife had a cheese and onion toastie and...

Lovely friendly service, ideal place for a coffee and cake after a long walk. Good choice of cakes and great coffee.

We had tasty paninis and chips cooked by Charlotte. Emma was helpful and had her eye on everything in the restaurant, which was busy with lunch service. The café is very clean and the tables are well spaced out. There are lovely views over the...

A nice dog friendly cafe where the staff were very efficient and welcoming. Lovely view of the village.

Drinks were fine. Selection of cakes, etc. was a bit limited but this was near the end of their day. No scones and most of the cakes were sweet but they did have a Teacake with butter which was good. Will try again at a...

Enjoyed a lovely lunch here with a beautiful view. Good food and friendly staff, nice choice on the menu to suit all tastes.

I had the special lunch of the day, vegetable soup, and ginger loaf & custard, I could have had a chicken dish in place of one of the courses as it was 2 courses for £7.50. Nice soup and the ginger loaf was the best...

Good coffee and soup in a well controlled atmosphere during the pandemic. Well run community cafe with a selection of basic groceries for holiday makers.

Called in today for coffee, soup, and sandwich. It was a pretty chilly day so presumably dogs would have survived in owners cars. Initially there were around 4 or 5 dogs in the cafe..On noting this another customer returned to their vehicle and brought in...

On a family visit to the Isle we had lunch here despite being short staffed the staff on duty went out there way to be helpful, explained covid rules, the food itself was lovely as were the facilities, very clean and bright. The cafe is...

Great. The most delightful staff in Scotland.so pleasant and helpful. To the owner …You are lucky to secure their services . Food and drinks were excellent quality.

Sunny busy day in the Isle of Whithorn so was pleased to find this cafe with sea views,outside seating and on site parking. Very long wait to get seated and cafe not very busy It seemed there was a lack of communication between the staff...

Visited twice during our 5 day holiday in the area staff very friendly and spot on with there Covid safety measures, your sweet chilli chicken is the best I’ve eaten, On the morning off travelling back home 4 hours too the Scottish bordered, we treated...

Afternoon coffees plus a cake and what a choice. You can judge a cafe by its scones and this was well up there with the very best. The fresh roulade was light, creamy and to die for. The very best coking with hot coffees and...

What a lovely space and cafe. Open and bright great views out. Indoor and outdoor seating. Welcomed dogs. The food was plentiful and really good. Good variety on the menu. All the staff were excellent, friendly and helpful.

Dropped in here at tea time after a walk along the cliffs. Very warm welcome, excellent service, and well cooked snack type food. (We would recommend the fish you Jon sandwiches!) Reasonably priced and served efficiently and well. What more could anybody want? Thank you

Went in expecting just a snack but decided on a full meal. Good choice. The food was excellent and fresh, as was the coffee. The cakes were on display to tempt you - it worked, I took one home as well. The staff were attentive...

I visited 45 minutes before closing and enjoyed a nice cup of tea overlooking the harbour area. The welcome was warm and friendly and it was also great to be able to use the toilets which were clean. There is a small community shop attached...

This tea room was lovely and very welcoming. The staff were super friendly and helpful. It was fully wheelchair accessible and had numerous gluten free options which I really appreciated. I had a delightful fish cakes, chips and salad. All gluten free and made on...

This my first cafe experience since March. The staff in the cafe and shop have worked had to make it Covid secure. A lot of extra work for them and a lot of thought put into guiding customers through the process. My food was delicious,...

Arrived just before noon in the middle of a cold October bike ride & was very relieved to receive a warm welcome... and we’re just in time for a full breakfast .... bacon, black pudding, haggis, mushrooms & beans ... all gluten free! Sat in...

Had a couple of meals here fantastic place great staff so friendly, had the haloumi and harrisa toastie really lovely.. hubby the fish and chips ..we have been coming to isle of whithorn for forrty years and the tearoom is a excellent addition

Really need to share how excellent the service was today here. Great tray bakes and sweet patisserie in deepest South West Scotland. Millionaire’s Cheesecake was excellent and nothing too much trouble. Food envy as we had had a big breakfast elsewhere. Teamwork was like clockwork....

The Tea room is a great find. Delicious cakes and other tempting treats. Free parking and a great sea view.

Stopped off for a tasty breakfast whilst staying in the village for a weeks holiday. Staff are really friendly and the view over the bay is gorgeous.

We got takeaways from here twice in the first week of August.Amazing cakes, great goats cheese tarts and the service was second to none.The kids packed lunch was also superb- more than enough for my hungry 5 year old.The Victoria Sponge was 10/10!

We visited the tearoom twice during a recent stay in the area: once for coffee & cake and once for lunch. We were more than happy with all the anti covid procedures being put into practice there.We had to wait only a minute or so to be seated and received a friendly welcome. We were asked to fill in a track and trace form as we were sitting in. The tables are more widely spaced than before, but there is still plenty of indoor seating available. Everything was spotlessly clean, and we saw tables and chairs being thoroughly cleaned after customers had departed. There is a one-way system through the cafe. We were seen to quickly and although there were quite a few other customers our food arrived very promptly and was delicious. Payment by card was quick and easy.There is also a lot of seating in the garden area in front of the cafe, and folks wanting to eat outside have to collect their food from a specified location inside. All in all we were very happy with our visit and have no hesitation in warmly recommending this lovely cafe.

We are a family of 4 on holiday and stopped here for hot drinks and cake mid afternoon. Everything was well organised, well distanced and clean. Staff were polite and service was efficient. There was the option of seating outside and a nice view. I enjoyed the best homemade strawberry roulade I have ever tasted. It was a safe and pleasant experience and we wouldn't hesitate to go back.

We stopped for a quick visit in the village and were hoping to get a bite to eat. This cafe looked more appealing than the Steam Packet in our opinion, and had a decent view of the water/harbour. Unfortunately, the cafe stopped doing food at 2.30pm. There were some cakes, which were fine (we were pretty peckish though) but it was overall a very slow process, and one that could have been better. Although working hard, the staff seemed to be a little flappy with every customer. We were given a number for our order, and waited around 15 minutes, despite only ordering 2 cakes and cold drinks (which were available at the till). It wasn’t particularly busy either. To put it in perspective, I decided against asking for a bottle of water last minute - in case that caused spontaneous combustion. I know it’s hard work getting to grips with the new measures, wearing masks etc, but I don’t think this was the main cause for slowness/us not enjoying the experience more to be honest. We didn’t feel that welcome or well looked after, particularly when told “the kitchen has just shut” without any empathy at all (perhaps a new staff member, or the mask was hiding any apologetic body language or smile?!)Would recommend bringing cash with you as a back up, as there seemed to be some trouble with the card machine (think it’s only just started being used there).Overall, fine for a cuppa/cake if you’ve got time to wait (and the patience of a Saint - ideally St Ninnian). The proper meals may be great, but make sure you get there before 2.30pm (maybe even earlier if you want to make it to the till before the sun sets/Scotland becomes independent).

Clean premises with friendly staff and pleasant surroundings with extra tables outside on the lawn. Coffee very pleasant. Light lunch menu at reasonable prices.

Lunch here with my parents 28/7/20. Great menu. Lovely staff. Delicious food. When anyone left a table it was thoroughly disinfected along with the chairs. Have a real sense of care for customers. Recommend. Will be back again.

This tea room has got the Covid hygiene absolutely nailed! Every table and chair (backs, legs the lot) cleaned down thoroughly after each use. Sign in details taken on entry and clearly sign posted to tell you where to go.And............they do excellent food to, take out or eat in.Makes you feel safe!Thank you.

Good , well run tearoom and a great view of the harbour. Plenty to look at and has the daily papers with gifts also.

Food good, and prices fairly reasonable. But requires better stock management... We'd travelled over 180 miles to see my Aunt, and then a further 32 from hers to visit this tearoom. Everyone had their order in mind, only to then be told there were only Fruit Scones left, no Plain.I hate visiting a tearoom and being told there are no plain scones. It seems it's just one of those things that shouldn't happen.Then Karma struck my Dad however... After gloating that he was fine as they still had Fruit Scones, they came back and apologised, that there were no fruit scones left either.So I'm not posting to be negative, or to put people off. On the contrary the views are amazing, and the staff lovely.Give it a visit and see for yourself. And hopefully by then, and them reading this, you will be able to get a Scone with jam and cream (plain or fruit, as you prefer), whilst admiring the wonderful view across the Harbour and Bay!

The breakfast was a good size and served till 12, bonus when on holiday. The staff were friendly enough, the cafe was not full but the whole place had an air of panic about it - the lady serving us must have asked us at least 3 times what we had ordered, tried to give us someone else’s cake order and then asked us again what we were waiting for. Dog friendly. Oh and watch out fir the haggis and black pudding - they cook, and serve it with the plastic on, which I am told is standard

We've visited this café every year since it opened and were so impressed this year. The service was friendly and efficient and the simple food very tasty. As for the view - perfect. A great place to rest and browse in the attached shop.

We were on a day trip to Isle of Whithorn and decided to have lunch here. We had been here a few years ago but only for a coffee and this time decided to have lunch. The tea room has table service, and I ordered the cheeseburger with salad, chips and coleslaw, my husband ordered the haddock, chips and peas. As everything is cooked fresh to order, we waited about 15 minutes but this was not a problem as the food was piping hot and delicious.There was also a great selection of cakes which we didn't try this time as our main meals were plentiful and filling. Maybe next time !!!!A GREAT bonus for us was that the tea room is dog friendly and we had our two dogs with us.Don't hesitate to call in, even if it's just for coffee and a cake.

A lovely tearoom with lots of choice. Very friendly staff and some super cakes! Well worth a visit. Nice and warm inside on what was a cold wet day, some interesting crafts to look around too.

Nipped in here for bit cake and latte and was not disappointed. What an extensive selection to chose from. Staff very friendly. Great ambiance and decor. Will be back at Burrowhead next year so bring on another few cake(s).👌🏼

What a jewel. Had Brie bacon and cranberry panini and it came with a side salad, homemade coleslaw and tortilla chips - all freshly prepared and very yummy. OH had cheeseburger - again all freshly prepared and a proper burger. Followed by a strawberry tart for me and a bake well tart for OH. Shame we were just passing by as would love to support this community venture more regularly.

Cake!Avacado and corgette cake which was lovely.Service was excellent and views over the harbour,what more can you ask for.Highly recommend a visit whenvisiting The Isle of Whithorn

Great location in a tastefully extended community hall. Service and welcome great. Coffee and cakes this time, but would warrant another visit.

Waited at a table for 15 minutes to place my order and did not receive any service. At this point I went up to the counter to tru and order and was told it was table service only. Sat back down for another 10 minutes, did not receive any service and decided enough was enough. This cafe should have than 1 person serving, very poor service. Cannot comment on the food unfortunately.

Lovely cake's and coffee well worth a visit, the meals look very good and would have had lunch but too early , needed to get around our cycle ride route.

Popped in for a cuppa and couldn't resist the scones with jam! Lovely tea room with a stunning view across the harbour and beyond.

Stopped here for a quick bite after a walk. Homemade piping hot soup and a cake at very reasonable prices, lovely bright and airy building, will return

The location is quite breathtaking. The staff were just lovely and very welcoming. Spent time chatting to us and we weren't rushed by them. Had a really delicious latte which was served hot - just the way I like it.

Stop here when on our travels for coffee and ended up having the breakfast which was amazing and plentiful.The coffee was of really good quality served by friendly staff in a nice pleasant environment whilst watching the world pass by from the window

A cafe within a community centre offering a wide range of dishes. A very good haggis and cheddar panini. Great to support a local community enterprise.

We called in for coffee & cake, and to use the wifi. A very bright and airy tea room, and friendly staff - a strong sense of community here.

Community run cafe. We tied the steak pie and the fish and chips - both good value when compared with other places nearby.

Run by the Village - Comprises a Hall and shop with the restaurant. Easy access for wheelchairs and all on one level. Good toilet facilities. Friendly and helpful staff. Food ranging from home-baking goodies to substantial lunch. Set menu with daily specials All made to order leading to leisurely meal. Large picture window with a beautiful view.

On a bright but extremely windy day we were glad to retreat to St Ninian's Tearoom, and have lunch at a table by the big picture window which has a lovely view of the harbour.

This place saved us when the Steam Packet Inn turned out to be a disappointment. Lovely friendly and accommodating staff. They appeared to be still getting a hang of the place but this added to the charm. The place looks brand new. Excellent range of food for the hungry breachcomber and the added bonus of a glass of wine or can of beer. (I recommend the Pinot). From breakfast to tea and everything in between, it cannot be beaten. The tiny post office shop side had essentials. I look forward to eating there again and Seeing how it grows.

We were a party of 4 we all had luxury hot chocolates which were lovely and we had cakes as well. Reasonably priced and nice quality food and drink. Will definitely return when I’m next in the area.

Lovely cafe/shop with excellent friendly service and lovely frsh home made produce also grat view over the harbour

Came here with my husband yesterday, the food was absolutely delicious a great variety of dishes to be had and lovely home baking, staff were friendly and establishment is nice and clean, toilets spotless well worth a visit if in the area we bought some shortbread to bring home its devine

Had a great lunch this week. Holidaying in Dumfries and Galloway. Nice village to visit and we had really nice haddock and chips. Staff friendly and wonderful view

Lovely place with a great view. Staff friendly enough but refused to give my dog a drink of water "we're not allowed but you will find a bowl outside." There was no bowl outside. There were nice "dogs welcome" pictures on the door but we didn't feel that welcome.

Friendly staff, lovely views over the harbour, delicious cakes and reasonable prices. Nothing to fault here.

Overlooks the picturesque harbour in the lovely Isle of Whithorn. Great to sit in or out here in all weathers. Great coffee and homemade cakes and good lunches. Also houses the post office and a small shop and craft shop. Very friendly and welcoming.

Saint Ninians Tearoom is opposite the bay and has great views over the bay. The dining area is bright and clean, the staff are very friendly and the food was very good. We both had the haddock and chips served with peas, I then tried the avocado and courgette cake. All very nice.

Excellent food andlocation. Good freindly staff with a shop andpost officegood for esentials and good main meals.

Stopped for a snack and found the most fabulous home made pavlova served in a large portion. Very nice cafe attached to the church with a shop and some gifts to buy. Certainly worth stopping at if you are passing by.

Ideal location in a lovely village. Good parking and great views. Bright, clean and modern with local information and craft items. Advantage that dogs allowed. Good menu with specials on board. Our meals were good when arrived, but this cafe is not for those expecting prompt service. Also my Latte could've been hotter. Overall very good and happy to patronise as it's a community run establishment .

This is a modern, community owned café in the most beautiful setting overlooking the peaceful harbour on the Isle of Whithorn. A limited menu of good quality food is offered, with everything freshly prepared. The service is very friendly and delivered at a leisurely pace which suites the tranquil setting. A shop selling local crafts and provisions is attached, as is the community cinema.

Excellent light lunch of homemade soup and very Good piece of cake. Lovely vista of bay from window tables.

Visited the isle for a lunch this week and came across this modern tea room.

Visiting the dumfries +Galloway area again for a few days we found ourselves in this stunning little cove.its a beautiful little town.a sunny but breezy day,we sat outside with our 3 dogs to have some late lunch.there was a steady stream of customers both inside +out.a good choice of sandwiches,light bites,cakes+ main meals.we had the haddock+chips And the chicken goujons+chips.the cafe+toilets looked to be new (ish), clean,bright +fresh. The outside area was lovely,a patio wth picnic tables+a nice lawned area as well. Also decent car parking.within the same building is a post office,general store + gift shop.staff were friendly+helpful throughout

Lovely to return after about four years since our last family visit here. Great location here looking over the harbour.