The Crown Hotel - Knights Restaurant in Dumfries & Galloway

I go here regularly for a carvery as it is one of the best I have been to. I am a very fussy eater and to find a carvery that serves chicken as an option is surprising difficult. The three meats to choose from are usually chicken, beef and gammon/ham. The veg/side options usually include cauliflower cheese, broccoli, carrots, Yorkshire pudding, cocktail sausages and stuffing, but the roast tatties are my favourite part of the meal! You are limited to going up to fill your plate only once but I usually leave feeling very full. Sometimes I have soup as a starter as well depending on what kind it is. I highly recommend giving the carvery a go for anyone who is a fan of a good roast!

Staff and service was excellent and dog friendly as well accompanied my two furry friends and was clean and food was excellent no fault would recommend

Good food and service. Gluten free options

Good food and friendly service. I had one of the best steak and ale pies that I have had. Recommended.

Really nice meal in modern surroundings. Reasonably priced, couple of nice ipa's on offer. Special mention for the 2 young lads that work the bar and restaurant. Well worth a visit if you're in the area.

Stooped here for food.Had a delicious carvery,plenty of meat was given and helped ourselves to veg and potatoes.All the staff was friendly and polite

Cheeky little place. Great staff who were most helpful. Good parking. Breakfast, though pre selected, was most awesome. Thank you.

Arrived for food at 5.20pm on the off chance was told no food served until 5.30pm so ordered a drink at the bar and told could get a table at 5.30pm. Got to 5.40pm asked if we could then move to a table to be told by staff ‘not just now give it a few minutes’ almost 50 minutes later no service someone rang bell to which the bar staff gave a dirty look and asked “what is it” we left and went elsewhere for served within 5mins. Never had such poor service. If too busy or unwilling to serve food why advertise…

We came here for dinner on a quiet Monday. Delicious pub food - enjoyed the steak and ale pie and scampi, and excellent sticky toffee pudding.

I’m a bit baffled by all the good reviews. I think if you are a regular or well known to them you are looked after, everyone else is ignored. We were shown to our table and then ignored. No offer of drinks or order being taken. We sat and better sat and eventually asked to be served. The drinks took forever to come and the waitress couldn’t say which was coke and which was Diet Coke. The barman hadn’t told her but she hadn’t bothered to ask him before she lifted the tray. The carvery was fine: potatoes and Yorkshires delicious, meat okay, cauliflower cheese watery. We then wanted dessert but were not offered so we again asked for service. There are plenty of staff but they all look miserable and I’m not sure what they’re doing: busy looking busy, perhaps. They’re certainly not selling well, upselling, smiling , chatting to guests or completing the basic requirements most tables have. We would not return or recommend. It’s worth driving a bit further on to Gatehouse of Fleet or Kirkcudbright.

Great location, most rooms are great. We had booked 4 males in here and were given a single room and a family room with a double bed and a single bed. After moving rooms twice, we ended up in 3 rooms! The young lady on reception was very helpful but clearly didn't know what type of bed and how many in each room. The breakfast service is 5-star. Nothing was too much bother, the food was excellent and a great selection of continental breakfast. We were so full I couldn't finish my full Scottish breakfast. 😃

Great staff and a wonderful place.

Wonderful Sunday lunch, enjoyed by 3 generations.

Sunday Carvery was absolutely yummy 😋 best ive eaten. Staff were very friendly and accommodating would highly recommend.

Der Steak and Real Ale Pie hat sehr gut geschmeckt und kann empfohlen werden. Einzig das Gemüse dazu war nicht gewürzt. Das Morgenessen kommt ganz typisch schottische daher und hat ebenfalls gut geschmeckt

Great food. Service was a little slow. Best place to eat on a Sunday night

Went for dinner and drinks twice during our stay! Very welcoming and the food was fantastic 👍

Really nice food, service bit slow, staff really nice 👍

Staff very friendly, room spacious and clean food in hotel restaurant very tasty. Breakfast was really good and well cooked

We visited The Crown Hotel for some dinner on Sunday. We had a carvery dinner and it was really lovely. It was also great that we could take our dog in with us. Would recommend it to anyone.

Last minute booking,well suited with the choice,restaurant if you wish or a cozy bar area as we decided upon.Food was great and the bar lad was extremely professional and knowledgeable.

Popped in for Sunday Carvery, excellent service and food. Gets busy so worth booking, always a good sign

We had a family meal in the Crown and the food was fantastic. When you get Chicken Chilli Garlic that is far better than you can get from the 2 local Chineese takeaways then you know that you are on to a winner!!

Stopped on the 9th till 11th August staff very pleasant..Room very clean everything you need was there .. breakfast was included what a great choice ..would definitely stop again..food at night was very reasonable priced

This restaurant was recommended to us by our B&B proprietor. We had a very enjoyable meal here, It was clearly popular, as the restaurant filled quite quickly after our arrival. I opted for the beer battered haddock, chips and peas served with tartare sauce….delicious and served piping hot. My husband opted for the lovely sounding Korean style chicken strips in a honey, garlic sauce served with rice. He said it was so delicious he could have eaten it all over again….a compliment indeed. We both chose Apple Crumble and custard for dessert, again, really enjoyable. Friendly professional young staff….would highly recommend

Close to the Bruce that didnt offer an evening meal,the Crown was recommeded.Not sure why but an average meal -the young ladies who waited tables had a good chat in the kitchen-shame about the waiting customers.3 different girls served me -none seemed to know who was designated my table .more training needed.

We went here for late lunch while we were staying in the area and was not disappointed. The front of the building is deceiving as it opens up into a lovely decorated restaurant downstairs. The food was exceptional, the nacho starters are the best I have ever tasted! My partner got the prawn cocktail and didn’t disappoint. We got the chicken chips and salad too and was so much eating. Hats off to the chef 5*

When here for dinner on a out of season midweek meal. Great food, great service, good knowledge of alergines. Would recommend. (Don't be fooled by the slightly unloved outside, the dinning area is well loved)

Good food good service staff very friendly very clean and tidy The food was of a good quality and filling

Excellent service and food on a busy Tuesday there. The food was delicious with plenty of choice to suit everyone

Meal was nice, filling too. The portions were big but the food wasn’t overly amazing, the peppercorn sauce served with the steak was a bit bland. Overall was good and good value too.

Ate here the first and last nights of a long weekend - good classic fare but no better, which for £25 per person inc drinks feels quite expensive

Staff friendly. Rooms and food very average. Hotel is "tired". Car park is handy. (I had to write 100 characters)! Would not recommend or return.

We were staying in the area.It was a recommend.from someone we were not disappointed.welcome was lovely all staff so friendly and helpful .it was safe and spotless.my husband had the steak pie I had a chicken steak with peppercorn sauce.both were lovely.then i had apple crumble and ice cream.husband had cheesecake. Thanks to all staff.we will return if we are in the area again.

Had a pleasant dinner with the Mrs here. Menu is a little limited, but it wasn't bad at all. Had the steak and ale pie for main and the haggis bruchetta to start. The peppercorn sauce on the starter was very overpowering, but the pie was really good. Wish I had mash instead of chips! Mrs had chicken fillets and mash with the peppercorn sauce (again overpowering) and brownie to finish. I couldn't comment on the brownie as she finished it in 3 minutes. Definitely worth a visit, and pre book!!

For our wee date night it was lovely ! Our food was fabulous! Staff were extremely friendly and helpful! They have a great free from menu that distinguished everything perfect !

Twice now we have ate here while on holiday and both times we have enjoyed our meals. we will be back.

Excellent food, fast and very friendly and helpful staff. My burger beat the one i usually have from Miller & Carter steakhouse! If in the area I highly recommend you visit this restaurant.

We had a 3 night stay in the hotel (separate review for that) and planned to maybe dine at least 1 night in the hotel and other places the other nights. However, the choice on the menu and the food on the first night was...

Loved it, had a curry and it was fantastic, the staff were very helpful and friendly. Had a good time and would visit again.

Lovely staff and felt very safe and then protocols were good. Steak pie was nice but the burgers were disappointing. Advertised as steak burgers they lacked flavour and were greasy. They would be better chargrilled.

We visit Knights restaurant anytime we are staying at nearby Conifer Lodges and have never been disappointed. The service was excellent and the staff very friendly and in these times of Covid adhering to the guidelines. Our meal was delicious managed (just) 3 courses altho...

Spacious eating area, welcoming, friendly service. Nice food and lots of it. Cope well with COVID rules.

Found it hard to find a restaurant close to our accommodation (Conifer Lodges) open on a Monday evening for our wedding anniversary and after lockdown restrictions so recently lifted- accidentally stumbled across here and very pleased I did. The food was lovely and the interior...

We enjoyed an evening meal at The Crown while staying overnight in the town. There was plenty of choice on the menu including a good variety of vegetarian dishes. The food was good quality and reasonably priced too. Service was super speedy and staff were...

The newly refurbished restaurant is lovely, very homely and contemporary. The decor is sooo nice. Staff where very pleasant and helpful and nothing was too much bother for them. The food was fab, portions where huge and can’t wait to return!

My wife and I had only visited Sunday for the carvery. We were so impressed we returned two days later for dinner. A well laid out menu with sufficient choice to choose from. My wife had the sea bass, prawns and chorizo on a risotto...

We got a very friendly welcome, had a delicious dinner and enjoyed well kept Ruddles county beer. Room was nice, breakfast was excellent, waitress was very chatty. Terrific place to stay.

Ummed and ah-ed over Newton Stewart's several dining options on a frosty Sunday evening before plumping for the bar food in the Crown. Not disappointed. Dog friendly, so I could bring Sam in from the cold car, and my chicken stuffed with Stornoway black pudding...

Popped in here while in the area for a spot of lunch. Warmly welcome by the lady behind the bar who was very helpful and the dogs loved their treats! Food choice was excellent! We went for the Chinese chicken and the Crown Burger -...

Really friendly staff. Called in on a whim whilst travelling through. Had two dogs with us. Welcomed to eat in both the bar and restaurant areas. Food was great, good choice. Served hot and timely. Well worth a stop.

Popped in for an evening meal whilst on a break in Newton Stewart. Took half an hour to come and take our order. Would not recommend the sharing platter ... obviously all cooked / fried together...and was very over cooked. The main meal was just...

Stopped here recently for lunch. A great variety in choice in the menu. The quality of the food matched the choice. Dog friendly which is another plus. Definitely recommend.

Popped in for a quick bite at lunchtime. It was empty and had to look round for staff to serve. Lunch menu was typically pub grub with the first choice of my wife being unavailable. Food was okay and the price reasonable. Many thanks

If you want to go out eat a nice meal in Newton Stewart, you just walk on along the main road and spot this hotel on your left. Don't let you deceive about the poor state of the main street. Just walk in and walk for the back. You'll encounter a nice fibe, good variety of different food and great desert. Only the beercard could be better; just ask for the special tab from the bar.

Went to this restaurant for my wife’s birthday to say we were disappointed is an understatement staff were friendly but that was all , food was poor and very small portions and very expensive would never recommend or go back to this place again

Took our son to the Crown Hotel for the Sunday Carvery. As always the staff are attentive and courteous. The food was hot and delicious. My wife and he had a desserts - which looked super.

Down in newton Stewart for a few day and thought we would try this place. Interior is nice enough and they have made an effort which you can see when you go into the restaurant.

Don't let the exterior bit you off. Inside the restaurant was modern and spacious.

Nice dining room but meals were average. I ordered steak burger, how disappointing. I expected local sources beef with a juicy and open texture, I got a dense heavy lump the looked as if it had been cooked from frozen, no grill marks so cooked in a merry chef oven.

We came for Sunday lunch and chose to have the carvery. The restaurant was bright and clean, the staff were helpful and friendly, everyone received a large portion of meat (unlike other places that give you one slice) and there was a big selection of veg, potatoes and Yorkshire Pudding. The food was delicious and everyone said they would certainly be back. Very impressed.

Booked a table for Sunday lunch. Friendly service, excellent car very with good choice of meats and veg. Good value.

Over the years, the meals we have experienced at the Crown have varied from very good (several years ago) to extremely average (recently).

This is such a great place. Room is amazing, food brilliant, staff are so welcoming and helpful. Definitely be booking this place again when I’m back down this way!

40th Anniversay Dinner with family in the conseervatory. Ages from 63 to 18mths. Fod good, room for little person to wander in and out. Food good, service quick, busy in restaurant but still reasonably quick. Food good

Very busy restaurant (Sunday evening) and they were having to use the conservatory, which actually was good because it was quieter! The menu, food and staff were very good.

I've had many meals here now and they have a great gf menu. Lovely food, atmosphere, space and staff. Recommended.

4 of us had 3 courses and all very good. tempura prawns and sea bass were the stars. the food and wine were excellent value for money .. restaurant is lovely inside and the staff who dealt with us were really nice ..polite and professional. don't miss the cocktails !

We were warmly welcomed and the room was clean and comfortable. Excellent for gluten free food! We had an evening meal and breakfast there Excellent value for money and with that breakfast you will not leave hungry!!!

Lunch for four while on holiday. Sharing starter and nachos for the table then fajitas, steak pie and a chicken burger. Good sized portions and moderate prices. Fabby. Service was quick and friendly, lovely young girl serving us. Ordered a coffee and had a game or two of pool in the bar area. Quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Good music to dine to. Would be back if in town again.

I’ve been here on many occasions and have never been disappointed. The food is high quality, cooked beautifully, the prices are not unreasonable, if you’re in the area don’t miss this restaurant.

Came here with my boyfriend after finding this place on trip advisor during a short trip to the area. We were trying to find somewhere with some vegan options to suit me and other stuff for him and this place was great. Our server Aaron was really helpful and pleasant, able to answer my questions quickly and provide us with excellent service, the other servers were all lovely and polite. Kitchen were very kind in going a bit off menu to accommodate for us. Definitely recommend! The puy lentil roast is amazing.

This was a last minute decision as we were passing through and it’s was a good decision the meals were lovely and were warm and plentiful... service was good as well.. we will definitely return when passing through again

Myself and my husband decided to visit while staying in Newton Stewart for a week. My husband had tempura prawns and I had chicken goujons for starters and both had buttered chicken curry for main course. All well cooked and tasty not cheap but reasonably priced. Service good. Would visit again

We decided to have an evening meal at the Crown on one of their busiest nights.. market day! When we called to book a table they warned us that it was a 'cut down menu's due to it being market day. We decided to go anyway.

Very nice dog friendly place to eat. It was lovely inside with excellent food and service. The young man who served us was so nice and helpful.

The bar in the Crown is split into two parts, and as the posher part seemed to be dedicated to diners when we were there, we happily sat at the bar in the public bar.

The staff are so helpful and friendly can’t do enough for you. It’s disabled and pet friendly everything that you could ask for and more

Had a meal here tonight with friends. Had seen good reviews on TripAdvisor so decided to try it. It certainly deserves all the good reviews, the Stornaway Chicken was delicious the rest of our group really enjoyed their main courses and of course we all had desserts. Very reasonably priced and lovely decor. Would definitely visit again

Large nicely-decorated dining room, in separate areas so it did not feel like a hall. My husband enjoyed the steak pie, but I just cannot remember what I had - I remember enjoying it, though! They did well as an extremely large family came in just after us, but didn't delay our dinners. Pleasant, polite staff.

We are local and have eaten on a number of occasions in the Crown and recommended it in the past and have found the young staff members very pleasant and friendly and advising us of recommendations and chatty.

Went for lunch here with family. Carvery was just about only choice for main ( other than a veggie dish or burger ?!?).

The Crown Hotel restaurant has a lovely family friendly atmosphere. The service is excellent, and the food is good, with a varied menu to choose from.

The Crown was recommended by the landlady of the guest house we were stopping at overnight. The meal was very good and plentiful and the service was very good. Would recommend this hotel for a lovely evening meal in nice surroundings.

Not what you expect when you go into the hotel from the outside, the place is nicely done out with tasty decor, the bar is small but friendly

Staying nearby so decided to go here for the one night as they said they were dog friendly. When we pulled outside it looked a bit shabby, but once inside it was lovely. The young lad and girl in the bar could not do enough for us. They brought water and treats out for our dog and waited on us promptly even though we were sat outside in the garden area. The food was unbelievable , I had a Chinese chicken which was delightful and had a hell of a kick to it, my wife had a chicken and black pudding which she said was just as good.

Recommended by our landlady & was not disappointed, bar staff ver y obliging & helpful, such a modern clean place, food was served quickly, we had the fish & chips & Seabass & king prawn risotto excellent, you can eat either in the bar area which have booths or the restaurant. Altogether a very enjoyable evening definitely would recommend it if your in the area.

Unfortunately we arrived in Newton Stewart just after 5pm and most coffee shops/cafes were closed for the day so we thought we would try the Crown Hotel. Friendly welcome at Reception. We were directed to the bar while the restaurant area had a table prepared for us. Bar area could do with a smarten up and there was a layer of dust on some of the chairs. We bought drinks at the bar and not too long after, menus were offered for the restaurant.

What a welcome we had! Staff were very attentive, especially those of us who like fell walking.as the staff were very well informed about the area and its amenities. Food and beverages were excellent and the restaurant accommodated over 20 of us with an excellent meal. Thoroughly recommended in a most charming area of Scotland. If you are in Newton Stewart do not miss this pub and restaurant if you are in need of refreshment and a social gathering.

Called here as staying nearby on a weekend break. Inside bears no resemblance to exterior which wouldn't win any prizes. Busy restaurant, staff friendly and helpful. Order what you like from bar or restaurant menu and sit where you want. Sports bar one side, booth style bench seating and tables in a second bar. Tried out buttered chicken curry and veggie risotto. Decent portions beautifully cooked tasty dishes delivered piping hot and rapid service given restaurant was busy at the time we called. Great gin menu with various suggestions for tonic mixes. Lots of cocktails also available and watched bar staff happily making a great variety of non-alcoholic variants. Would definitely recommend.

Very disabled friendly. The staff is as good as the food and that’s out of this world. We had a fantastic meal here all cooked fresh really out of this world. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Am in a wheelchair and could get in and out with no problems it’s lovely to be able to get such a lovely meal it’s pet friendly as well.

A smart restaurant in an average looking hotel. Good service and a value-for-money eating spot with a reasonable menu.

Had our evening meal here while on holiday in the area and was very pleasantly surprised by the food. The exterior looks in need of some paint and the advertising sign opposite could do with repainting but once inside 5he service and food are very good.

tasty food well cooked and presented, served by attentive staff in pleasant surroundings also very good value. Food and wine.

Outside does look a bit drab but once inside we were greeted by a lovely interior which was well decorated and furnished. Service was friendly, polite and knowledgeable. Food was amazing and very fairly priced. Loved our 2 hours and would defo come again. One of the best places I’ve eaten in years.

Called here for an evening meal, our holiday rental was nearby. Very surprised when we walked in, as it is much more modern than the exterior. Very welcoming staff, excellent menu and the food was very good. Would recommend.

Didn't look quite so inviting from the outside but once inside we were greeted by a lovely young man who did warn us that there would be a delay in taking our order due to a large party. We decided this wasn't a problem and made our way to the restaurant, again to be greeted by lovely staff, all three were were very helpful throughout out meal. The steak pies were cooked perfectly and so delicious, vegetables cooked to perfection. Well worth a visit. Thank you to all at The Crown.

We visited the Crown Hotel for an evening meal, expecting reasonable pub grub. We were pleasantly surprised that the quality of food and service made this a really nice meal. It's a shame I was with my walking buddy and not my wife!!

Very welcoming, the food was very good. The staff dealt with my gluten intolerance well, and the chef was able to do a gluten free batter for fish and chips which impressed me very much, having failed myself to do gluten free batters at home. The batter was so crispy and better than the wheatflour ones I used to enjoy years ago.

Great food , pleasant and attentive staff. Nice relaxed atmosphere and wonderful choice of background music