The Garret Cafe Bar and Restaurant in Dumfries & Galloway

Paid £120 for one night stay including breakfast. Only has a few rooms above a pub and restaurant. Room spacious and comfortable though. No discernible noise from downstairs. Had dinner here and not wife and I had pizza which we both enjoyed. Had a couple of drinks in the bar area which was also a nice area. Cooked breakfast on the morning was very good. Would recommend for a short stay for sure.

On holiday in Dumfries and Galloway and visiting Kirkcudbright for the day we attempted to have lunch here. However, upon entering a rather rude lady said we couldn't have a table as they already had two parties of six in and only one chef in the kitchen. Seems from the reviews that others have had similar experiences.

Was there with friends last night beautiful food even when I asked for something not on menu the chef made it no problems love it when you get what you want it tastes amazing

We have visited the Garett many times and always have a great time! Not only do we get a nice welcome, A shout out to the Manager Missie and her lovely staff, the food is delicious 😋 and the rooms very comfortable. If you're looking for the vibrancy of life, the Garret is for you! The locals are also very friendly, and we have had some great times and made great friends. We will be back!!

Had an excellent meal on Monday night at this little gem of a property. The restaurant was fully booked but the staff were polite and attentive. Can't wait to return !

Monday evening, I came in for a meal and obviously hadn't booked. Totally understand that I hadn't booked but to be told "we are fully booked" was a surprise. I write this because I literally can see 1 table eating and 1 table that has eaten in the restaurant. I don't mind being told we aren't serving anymore food but basically to be lied to is insulting.

Lovely beer garden with plenty of seating. Garden Menu was limited but the food was excellent. Service was quick and staff were very friendly. Dog friendly in the beer garden.

Had a very nice Sunday roast [pork] and our daughter had an excellent pizza, followed by good traditional puddings. Friendly service in a very clean environment. Good value as well!

This friendly establishment welcomes dogs and provided a great supper for the two of us. We ordered pizzas that were obviously freshly made on the premises - very enjoyable.

Avoid this place like the plague. Walked into lunch today at 1.30 for lunch, 5 of us fir lunch. There were only 3 people in and 3 staff behind the bar. They waited till we were sat and looked at the menu, to then be told they could not serve us as they were expecting a party of 6. No sorry or apology. Totally rude and unprofessional. A customer service coarse is badly needed!!!!

We arrived at the end of lunchtime and ordered the vegetable curry from the Light Bite menu. It was delicious and great value. We hope to return and sample some of the other options.

The whole ethos of being in the hospitality trade, is to cater wholeheartedly for the needs of your customers and to provide them with the best experience possible; for without them, you don't have a business and indeed, if you can't manage to do that, you shouldn't be in the hospitality trade. We wanted a table for about 7pm but were told that the kitchen closed at 6pm on Sunday, so that a deep clean could be carried out. We therefore booked a table for 5.30pm. When we arrived, at the same time as another two diners, the place was deserted and the dining room was empty. Clearly no warm welcome here. I had to ring a bell to attract attention. The dining room had bare wooden tables and only three of them had cutlery. We were eventually greeted, seated and told that there was no steak pie and only one burger left. The starters were few and uninspiring and the mains were equally so, with the exception of the non existent steak pie. We decided to have the fish pie, which was piping hot and very tasty. It was also very filling. So filling infact, that they decided that we wouldn't want a dessert afterwards. We are still waiting to see the menu and I actually had to ring up to ask for the bill. I can't criticise the waitress, who was running around and trying to do several jobs at once. Several customers came in whilst we were there, then walked back out. A table for four walked out because they were waiting for one guest who wasn't arriving until after 6pm and they hadn't been told that the kitchen was closing down. The whole place was devoid of any atmosphere. There is no point buying a business then doing your best to run it into the ground. You cannot afford to turn customers away, particularly when there is an exemplary establishment, a few yards away. You book your restaurant full, serve a full selection of dishes, in a professional manner with a nice ambience and then deep clean your kitchen, even if that means working until after midnight.

Wandering in unplanned, it was the first day open under new management with the official opening do due 3 days later. The Pizzas are excellent, the service friendly & the beer local. The Garret is open too in that twilight when cafes are closing & many pubs not yet serving food. Prices are very reasonable too. Good atmosphere & real wood burning stove. What’s not to like?

Our supper was delicious liked home cooking or better!! We were lucky to have the Lancashire hot pot before it ran out and I was glad I went the extra mile with the bread and butter pudding!

Had dinner two nights in The Garret run by great hosts Andy and Audrey assisted by the two great young waitresses. Typical pub grub good quality and reasonably priced. We also had drinks in the bar both nights and found it very friendly and comfortable. We would definitely eat and drink in The Garret again.

We stayed for one night and couldn't fault anything. The beer garden was perfect place to relax and soak up the sun. Room was fine and very clean. We ate Dinner & breakfast and it was spot on. Andy the owner worked very hard as they are short on staff, however this didn't let the experience down. Kirkudbright it's self is a small sleepy fishing town....not a lot going on but we managed a walk and a few drinks in the beer gardens., The Garret being the best one !

I am only reviewing the 'Garden menu' option which was the only food when we went (the regular menu did look more impressive). Basically a choice of fast food e.g. pizza, burgers, so I chose the chicken burger and wrongly expected a grilled healthy breast fillet, but it came deep fried in crispy coating. My fault I should have checked. The chips were very nicely done though. We had given our name on arrival but had to laugh when 25 minutes into the meal I got a phonecall asking us if we still intended to turn up. No offence taken though ;-) I might return again once the regular menu becomes available.

Booked a couple of nights in advance for an evening meal as they were pretty busy. Good range of food for all the family including vegetarian. We had halloumi kebabs, gourmet burger, fish & chips and scampi & chips. They also had a local ale on tap. Big outdoor garden and dog friendly.

Went in for lunch today . After ringing the bell & checking in it was explained it would be about half an hour for food. We were fine with that. . Tried to upload the app but wasn't working so had to get menus Once...

First time in Kirkcudbright for a few days break. Beautiful colorful town. Top marks for a delicious evening meal . Great service and a beautiful outside eating area. Well worth a visit.

Lovely, warm welcome and great meal at The Garret tonight. We hadn’t booked but despite everywhere operating with limited staff we were very graciously accommodated in the stylish beer garden. Our meal was delicious as were the g&t and draught beer. Highly recommend.

We booked here having read the menu outside the door which we thought looked very interesting. ( The menu was not available on the website) Unfortunately once we were seated, when we were presented with the menu we were told that only one page was...

Stayed here for 2 nights mid-week. Staff extremely friendly and lovely food. Very compliant with all the Covid regs and sparkly clean. Highly recommend.

Nipped in for some dinner this evening. Wow the service , food and atmosphere was outstanding. We will definitely be back

Went last night to sample the new menu, and we were not disappointed, it was absolutely delicious. I had the asparagus with Parma ham and duck egg and it was simply divine. Presentation was out standing. We shall definitely be back!

Simple menu but good quality and well cooked. Warm welcome. Good service. Need to book as popular. Family friendly.

Just back from a lovely supper at The Garret with our precious little hound, Haggis 🐶 such a bonus to be able to have him with us ❤️ we had a delicious meal, perfectly cooked with attentive service from all the staff. Perfect 🍟’s crisp...

Fabulous food, lovely location and great staff. I don’t know how they make or cut their chips but I wish I did!

warm welcome, staff very attentive, lovely atmosphere, delicious food reasonable price definitely return

We eventually gave up waiting for the desert menu. The staff were all using face shields, however in Scotland Both shields AND masks are required. My wife's salad was not/underdressed; my burger was very underseasoned. Not convinced that 2 meters was maintained by the placing...

Fabulous food, 2 steaks and sides; a bottle of wine for £40. Friendly staff. Delish. We will be back. Thanks

After a day walking on the Solway coast, the Garret was an excellent find for a rewarding dinner. The staff were very welcoming and the fact that they allowed dogs added to the friendly atmosphere. The menu was excellent with plenty of choice, and along...

We ate here as a group of friends and were very pleased with the choice on the menu. The welcome was warm and friendly, and service throughout very attentive. We all really enjoyed our food, it was well presented, well cooked and excellent value for...

Cosy and busy little restaurant. We chose the marinated sea bass. The service was attentive and friendly, the food excellent. Would definitely come here again.

What a find the meal from starters to sweet was absolutely delicious. The sirloin steak was cooked to perfection and the salmon was probably the best I have had. The sweets are homemade and to die for. The service was prompt even while it was very busy. Well priced for good quality food and the drink was reasonably priced,i.e. £3 a pint. Will be back!

Scallop starters were very good so I was anticipating a good meal.Wrong.Salmon was overcooked and I had a hard boiled egg on top rather tham a soft runny poached egg.Not worth the £12 cost.I heard a comment that locals would not pay the £4.60 or more a pint for the beer and that this is only for the tourists.A good way to put tourists off I think as well as the locals

I took a break from Edinburgh to come visit friends in March and stayed in The Garret for 4 nights.Such a wonderful stay I came back and have just finished another wonderful stay (5 nights this time).Already planning coming back in couple of months.Accomodation is great value,rooms are spotless with very comfortable mattresses and pillows.Food is local and freshly made to order and beautiful.The owners,Audrey and Andy are perfect hosts and all their staff are attentive to guests needs.Nothing is too much for them.The locals make holidaymakers feel welcome too in the bar and makes them feel we home and relaxed.Bar prices are excellent too.I really can't thank them all enough and looking forward to my next visit

Visited here whilst on a family holiday and left very happy and very full! The place itself is lovely- decor is great inside and the beer garden is huge, bright, and clean. The service was great- quick, attentive and friendly. The guys even brought my dog treats despite the fact that he is is nervous of people and can be quite antisocial (!) The food was fab, good portions and very, very tasty. All three courses were devine. Totally recommend and we will be back.

I'm sorry to say we were disappointed today. I'll start with the positive points. Great garden, friendly staff, dog friendly. Bad points: food overpriced. Ordered chicken in a basket for £9.50 and we got 3 small pieces of chicken and a few chips. We also ordered scampi in a basket for £10.50, this came with 6 small pieces and a few chips. We'd definitely come back for a drink and a sit in the garden but we won't be ordering food again as the choices were limited for pub lunches, perhaps a few sandwiches or toasties would help.

Such a welcoming and open space. Visited on holiday with our 8 year old son and greyhound. Was so hard to find somewhere that would accept a dog but what a lovely place. Fantastic service and good drinks selection, decor very well thought out and would recommend to anyone in the area. Thank you

On a short break in Kikcudbright we had an evening meal here. Couldn't fault the food...the photos don't do it justice. The sBest meal we've had for a long timcallops, and the pate and salad for the starters,the smoked haddock creamed potatoes and poached egg dish, and the sea bass with puy lentils etc. for mains. Congratulations to the chef for cooking and presentation, and to the warm friendly,, yet very proffessional dining room staff. Top marks all round.

Food fantastic! Nothing too much trouble. Brilliant staff, highly recommended to drop in for any occasion.

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It was an amazing menu the owner is lovely and it has a lovely outside garden area would recommend all the dishes we had and will definitely be going back again soon

Superb food.good menu choice. I had sea bass and it was the best ever. Friendly and helpful staff. The pub dog is very cute too.

On our visit to Kirkcudbright we visited this lovely bar/restaurant for an evening meal. All the dishes were very tasty and well presented. The Lamb dish and hamburger were excellent! Friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. Definitely recommend.

I have been here twice in the last few days. Staff pleasant and food good. They explained on our first visit that there would be a wait which I think is considerate. At least we were not left wondering what was happening. Nice atmosphere.

Lovely food, nice atmosphere and very friendly service. We would highly recommend and we will visit again

We popped in for a couple of drinks and lunch on a hot sunny day with our two dogs. The beer garden is lovely and great for taking a dog in. Excellent food, friendly service and good prices.

Beautiful hotel, rooms decorated to a high standard, great atmosphere in cafe bar & restaurant. Owner very hospitable and goes out their way to oblige. Lovely food, freshly cooked to order, beer battered fish delicious

Good food from an interesting menu for an evening meal. Very good value with good service and a pleasant environment. Bar seemed a friendly place.

We ate in the bar area since it was chilly; which felt very warm and welcoming. Had it been warm, the garden area is worth visiting.

What a fabulous find! Beautiful garden, tasty lunch, excellent value for money, first class service and friendly staff. We will return!

Homemade lentil soup with cheese scone, right up my street using local produce in a great setting and more than dog friendly, great welcome in a lovely village with not much choice for lunch at 3pm felt very lucky to find this welcoming pub

The people at the Garret kindly accommodated a group of twelve of us at very short notice. Food was excellent, great choice of drinks (killer cocktail jugs!) and a great atmosphere. Service was excellent too. Will definitely be back next year!

Just popped in for a drink whilst touring the area. Very friendly people and lovely gardens. The menu looked really good too.

Visited here with family for Saturday dinner. Great, friendly service and excellent food. Possibly the best ribeye I’ve had, and massive, tasty burgers.

We happened upon The Garret while following a town treasure trail and were delighted we had. We had a warm welcome, enjoyed very tasty soup and our dog had a great time playing outside with the dog that belongs to a staff member. The menu had a very good range of light bites and other meals. There is a large attractive garden at the back.

We had a great fish and chips. The fish was nicely done in a breadcrumb batter and the fish was obviously fresh. There was an interesting menu.

Lovely restaurant, very warm and homely atmosphere. We all had the roast beef from the specials board, kids got a half portion. Food was delicious, especially the homemade Yorkshire puddings. Three of us had room for a pudding and all had the warm chocolate sponge, again from the specials, and again delicious. Service was friendly and attentive.

I went there for lunch with my sister, who is wheat intolerant, and everyone was very helpful and told us what options there were. We had egg and chips, which was not on the menu, and it came with the small portions of chips that we had asked for. We even had room for the excellent chocolate brownies. The bar is a nice space with local people coming in for drinks and coffee.