The Mariner Hotel in Dumfries & Galloway

Lovely location and brilliant staff. Vegetarian options weren't as poor as previous review reflected. Vegetarian burger was nice with a lentil pattie and vegetable pattie was very filling and not over cooked. There was also a vegetarian lasagne on the menu which my partner very much enjoyed saying it was very tasty. Also an option of cheese salad and mac and cheese which we didn't try. Overall would definitely recommend.

We stopped off for lunch while visiting Kippford with family. Very poor menu for veggies, only one option on the specials menu (unimaginative chilli) which was sold out! My partner opted for a veggie burger which was very disappointing; for such a simple offering, the burger itself was poor and nothing had been done to make it more interesting. Quite tasteless. I opted for the Mac and cheese, again lacking any imagination, it was decidedly average at best. The side order of fries improved things.

Just had a lovely 2 night stay and I have to say I couldn't complain about a thing the room very nice and very spacious which was great as we had our dog. The staff were great and the food first class

The food tasted lovely, my husband had the fish and chips and said it was one of the best he had eaten. Good fair prices and decent portion sizes Staff are friendly

Beautiful meal here this evening. Service was quick and friendly. Food was fresh, hot and fast. Probably the best bar/pub meal we’ve ever had. We had starters and mains, no room for pudding! All of our meals were honestly so good. Dog friendly too. We will be back.

Visited with our dog Tyson , we were greeted with a warm friendly welcome. Didn’t have to wait long for food it was hot and fresh when it arrived . Good selection of drinks and lovely views , will definitely visit again .

Despite reading some pretty scathing reviews we were well looked after and the food was excellent. Fantastic views. Good atmosphere. Great service. What’s not to love?

Been here twice recently. Couldn't fault the food and service either time. Pleasant surroundings, plentiful portions, good variety, piping hot and nicely presented.

Friendly welcome with our dog , ate in bar area with fabulous harbour views . Food tasty and served quickly ordered crab pate salad and cheeseburger, pate was excellent, chips a bit soggy.

Not really wheelchair accessible - only possible with difficulty and with a carer pushing. No wheelchair accessible toilet. Food OK.

Went for lunch. Easy parking. Lots of tables outside and not jam packed next to each other so felt as though we had the garden and the view of the harbour to ourselves. Took the dog along with us too. Menu is typical british pub food + 4 specials, and very reasonably priced. We are vegetarian and there were 4 choices on the menu - burger, macarone cheese, curry, stroganoff. Would have liked a veggie special, which would have been the icing on the cake! Lovely staff, very quick service, we only waited about 10 mins from ordering to eating - great! We live relatively local, and we'll be back!

Title says it all. Food for 3 adults and a teenager including 2 rounds of drinks for just over £70 can't be bad. Adults had burgers and the teenager a gammon steak. Fast service and hot. Beer was well kept. Happy days.

Always great service and food. Such a reliable place. Never disappoints . Staff aee so friendly and food always fresh.

Prompt, cheerful service and generous portions. The menu has a rather limited choice of standard pub fare, but the food was tasty and well-presented. Note that food service ends relatively early, at 7.30pm. The drinks selection is a bit unimaginative, but they do at least have a good choice of low-alcohol beers. On the plus side, there is a lovely garden with some excellent childrens' play equipment, so it's certainly family-friendly.

Not very impressed with the food or attitude of the staff. Will not be going again. Shame it’s in such a beautiful place.

Went with friends on the last night of our Scottish holiday , all meals were ample , tasty and cooked really well and enjoyable, place was very clean and presented to a high standard , great views while dining were an added bonus

Lovely area. Nice beer garden perfect to watch the world go by. Room was lovely. Nice view and spotless. Tasty breakfast. Cant wait to come back!

Really warm and friendly welcome for two tired walkers. Good home-cooked food, well-presented and very tasty. Nothing pretentious. Empty plates all round.

We stopped here for a drink on Friday. The pub inside is stunning with a nod to fishermen etc .the beer was cheaper than anywhere I've been in years .Best cider I've tasted food looked great bar staff outstanding the atmosphere superb all different ages .from the outside you'd never think hpw good it is when you walk in best pub in kipford by a mile

Another night another pub this time our choice was The Mariner in Kippford. Seat in the garden overlooking the water and enjoying the evening sun, food and drinks ordered and quick game of cards with the girls before our food arrived and despite it being really busy not long to wait. This dog friendly pub have lovely food which tasted fantastic all made from fresh produce and even the puddings went down a storm. Everything was tasty and plentiful portion sizes and reasonable priced and well worth the visit.

Lovely friendly pub restaurant with great beer garden and play area for kids . Our food was lovely, hot, fresh , great choice of dishes, good and friendly service . Stunning views just across the road .Best to book as it gets busy .

We ate here 3 times last week while staying in Kippford. And as last year, the food and service were excellent. What more could you want?

Well after getting mixed messages about this place we were very pleasantly surprised, great service, great food, friendly staff, all round a very good experience, would highly recommend, if you get the chance to go, we hope you enjoy it as much as we did

Love the Mariner. We've been eating there for 10+ years and it's always good. The food is homemade, very tasty, good value always hits the spot. The bar is well stocked and the staff friendly and helpful. If you're in Kippford I'd recommend you head...

Popped into the Mariner for a light bite at lunchtime and found a very reasonably priced snack menu. we enjoyed our lunch in the beer garden.

The opening hours of this hotel are not as advertised. We arrived this morning at 9:00 am expecting that the hotel would be open, but when I asked if we could have two coffees I was rather abruptly told “No! We don’t open until twelve”....

Went for dinner with my son and was very disappointed. His burger was processed and definitely wasn’t from a butchers, birdeye does better burgers. We had to stop at the chip shop on way home as he was still hungry. My meal was cold. The...

We had two meals at the Mariner during our stay in Kippford. The service was great and the food was fresh, homemade and extremely tasty. The views are wonderful and the atmosphere cosy and welcoming.

Disappointed by the quality of our dinner. We both had haddock in batter and there were numerous bones to pick out of the fillet. The batter tasted odd. The peas and salad on side tasted dreadful - husband commented the worst ever. Overall we were...

We must have been coming to the Mariner for the best part of 50 years now (we live local). Though early on, it used to be called the Hazelmount. In all that time, we have never been disappointment by the food. This evenings meal came...

We had great service and family meal tonight. The food came quickly which is always good when dining out with children. The waiter/bar man was very attentive. I would recommend if in Kippford.

Multiple bones in a. fish fillet. This was blamed on a supplier. What sort of chef can’t fillet fish or mix their own batter? Service was slow and a very young waitress was left with the onerous task of making excuses. We won’t be returning...

Visited The Mariner at picturesque Kippford today for lunch, with our dog. Lovely pub with incredible views from the garden. Lovely grassed garden, with children’s play area. Excellent food at a good price and friendly service. Will definitely visit again.

We had a 5 night stay at The Mariner with our friends we would all highly recommend a stay there The rooms very nice with superb views The food is really nice and tasty Staff very friendly and polite Angela who runs the place with...

What a great location to sit and watch the world go by. We had a lovely meal freshly home made food sitting outside in the garden. Staff were friendly and I would definitely recommend this place. Thank you for a lovely time.

We stayed in Kippford for a week and ate here three times (we were going to try the other pub but they were very poor/unfriendly (will review them separately) and so ended up here each time. It definitely worked out well for us though as...

The Mariner has prime position overlooking the estuary at Kippford. We ate here on several occasions during our stay last week, the food and drink was always excellent and the service was faultless. It was also nice to pop in after a walk for a...

Called in for lunch, superb service, delicious food. 😋 Very busy however staff could not be more helpful.

We had lunch here with the family the meals were served promptly and were nicely presented (good pub food and menu). It has a great view of the little boats in the estuary. Cannot complain about the service as the family had ordered all the...

Good pub grub, we all enjoyed our meals which were fresh and tasty. Good friendly service. If you’re going to eat at a pub in Kippford I’d recommend this one.

I popped in for a few drinks on a glorious sunny day with a friend, found the service very poor i was ask YES not yes please and there was another member of staff at the bar who just couldt be bothered to serve me....

Terribly disappointed at the service here. I arrived with 4 friends to show them the beautiful Kippford and stop in for some lunch. We sat outside and awaited acknowledgment from the staff. A waitress saw us walking in but failed to welcome us or even...

Had the Steak in Guinness Gravy and Haddock and Chips. Really tasty and plenty of it. Just what we needed after our walk from Castle Point. After two days of rain enjoyed dining in their sunny beer garden. The Mariner is dog friendly too ....bonus...

Excellent hotel. Lovely bar with great service and the food was fantastic, homemade and very fresh. The room was very comfortable and clean with good Wi-fi.

This is a lovely hotel with good homely cooking and fabulous staff who are very professional and extremely kind and friendly.

We went here for lunch, with a family group. Between us we had a mix of food. I paid I think £12 for a cheese salad. It was lettuce, onion, tomato, some cucumber and cheap grated cheddar cheese, no bread! no chips! For that price,...

Have to say been today it was quite busy so thought we were on to a winner went inside and I do understand everyone is under pressure because of covid 19 but the decor was dated and dark the drinks Ordered drinks at the bar...

It’s always a worry when your food arrives at your table before you get back from ordering it at the bar..! Dining at the Mariner is a bit like dining at a staff canteen of the 1990s... a large oval plate, half full with a...

We had a lovely lunch Sat in the garden in the wonderful sunshine. I ordered at the bar safe system in place due to covid regulations, we had drinks and food . We had scampi salads , a children's meal and some side orders of...

Our visit meal out since lockdown, so we chose our favourite place of many years, knowing it would serve good honest food, have outside seating and an area to play for children. Not disappointed. All distancing, handsanitiser in place and a one way system. Missed...

Our first visit to a restaurant - was very well organised one way in and and other out. Staff all masked - plenty of santiser around. We sat ourside and had a lovely meal. Great view over the marina - what ask can you ask...

We visit the Mariner every time we holiday in Kippford and are never disappointed. The setting is idyllic, the staff are friendly and welcoming and the food is always delicious. We visited a bit later than usual this year due to Covid and had hot...

We had a great meal at the Mariner hotel. The food was very tasty and the view is fabulous, overlooking the Kippford marina.

Dinner here while on holiday with our grandson. Staff super friendly, food delicious and good value and very quick service.

Glad we found this wee place as the anchor is rubbish now. Four of us ate here on wednesday 4 lunches and really good platefuls, 2 teas, one latte and one pint lager £37 well done the owners of the mariner keep up the good work

Visited in March on a cold windy day. Appreciated warm and pleasant surroundings, proper comfy pub with plenty of room. We had burger and chips, baked potato with chilli and smoked salmon, prawns, rose Marie sauce, bread and salad, all very nice, and good value. Pleasant service, thankyou.

absolutely fantastic stay here lovely and clean. staff very friendly and go out there way to help dog friendly place will definitely be back.Even seen an otter in the estry.

Decided to go for a car run today, beautiful Autumn day for run along Solway Coast. Ended up at Kippford. Choice of two eateries, The Mariner and the Anchor. Very pleased we opted for the Mariner. Hubby had Galloway Beef, and I had macaroni. Both delicious. Cook clearly knows how to make a simple macaroni dish stand out, with clear hints of mustard and warmth of fresh pepper. The chap behind the bar, who also served us our meal, has worked there for 35 years he told us, but was showing no signs of getting fed up with the place - he clearly cares about it, and was highly informative about the local area. Food and friendly service much appreciated, we will stop here again in the future and hope the same chap is still there smiling and being helpful. Thanks

It was our first night in the area so we decided to dine locally. We chooseThe Mariner. There is plenty of room for parking and the decor is your typical country pub, which created a pleasant atmosphere. The service seemed to be standoffish at first but by the end of the meal was friendly and very helpful. Unfortunately the meal struggled to be average at best and we walked away disappointed. We wouldn’t choose to dine here again if we have other options.

Was a bit hesitant to go after reading reviews but it’s absolutely fine. Obviously not cordon bleu but good honest pub food. Service friendly and although very busy food came quickly. Portion sizes massive and everything came with chips, including macaroni cheese!! Dog friendly.

...with expensive (and poor) drinks to boot. Not slow cooked as in to make it tender, slow cooked as in chucked in a slow cooker early in the day and then kept warm so it’s ready to be served, no better than 99% of people can make at home so not like eating out at all. Garden full of wasps (there must be something that attracts them there) so it’s hard to relax and the children’s area is in need of some TLC. Staff who are rude, I heard them being abrupt with the family before me and then they off with me too, customers eh! Such a shame as it’s in a great location but the food, drinks and staff let it down. Venture a hundred yards down the road and go to the Anchor, it’s much nicer.

Kippford is a popular waterside location, but the pub is handy with its own (small) car park. Interior a little dated, and the menu is fairly typical pub fare. Special lamb hotpot delicious, but chips not the best accompaniment. Also surprised that chicken & bacon pasta also came with chips. The lovely view across the estuary and very efficient and friendly service at a busy period raised my rating from average to very good.

Came here for lunch. Fish and chips was fine as was the burger, but nothing special. Macaroni cheese looked good - and I don’t usually like macaroni cheese. Specials quite pricey. Dog friendly and lovely views.

Our favourite pub by far. A comfortable rural pub, which is honest, unpretentious and welcoming. Sit in the bar, the dining area, the conservatory, the garden or the terrace and you will have a wonderful view of the estuary and the stunning beauty that is Kippford. Its clean, dog friendly (and kid friendly with a nice play area outside) Amazing home cooked food, lightning fast service, and a genuine pleasure to visit. The macaroni is in particular exceptional, as are the goulash, stews and fish. Visited what must now be into the 100 times and never had a bad experience. We absolutely love it!

We stayed at the campsite 5 minutes away called in here for an evening meal a really pleasant experience food and drinks were well priced . Food was delicious with generous servings , great mix grill and Galloway beef in Guinness yummy, a beautiful view across the bay

We cycled here from Castle Point camp site and had a lovely evening meal with my husband and our two teenage boys. Three of us had steaks, and one had burger and chips. The owners were very welcoming, and were joking with their regulars. The view was lovely. Internal decor rather dated, but overall experience very good.

We’ve had a few meals here over past week and all have been tasty, good portion size and reasonably priced. Friendly efficient service. Great for families and dogs.

The Mariner overlooks the water and has a decent menu. The haddock is so good I had it on two visits. I was a bit put off by some poor reviews, but couldn't fault it. Reasonable prices too.

We stopped here for lunch whilst out for a Sunday run. Beautiful fish and chips and the Mrs had the braised steak. Very tasty and great value.

Many thanks to you at the Mariner, a very friendly welcome, spacious dining areas, although needing updating, we had very tasty meals & good portions.

3 sisters and wee Mammy ate here after a day at Kippford Beach. My first impressions weren’t that good as the place is dated and in need of some TLC. The food however soon made this first impression fade. It tasted lovely. The steak, ale & mushroom pie was clearly made by an English chef ( lol) as it came with short crust pastry and not puff (blasphemy-lol). It was fab! Veg and baked potato were cooked perfect. All other meals were lovely also . Very friendly and helpful staff and a great view .

had lunch here while in the area. Nice location and views with conservatory giving plenty of light to eat in however food was average and expensive. Not a huge choice of places to eat here and having visited before was a bit disappointed this time. Could do with a bit of TLC as do many similar establishments in the area but economic climate dictates. Would go back again and food was still acceptable albeit pricey.

This is set on the side of an inlet with views over the water. There is an outside play area for the children. The menu is varied with a good kids menu. The food was average.

Our family enjoyed a lovely meal at the Mariner on Easter Sunday. Staff are really friendly, and food very tasty. Great area for the kids to play, which means adults can enjoy their food and drink in peace! I should know since my mum and dad used to take me and my siblings here when we were kids!

Visited recently whilst staying in dumfries. Called in for lunch and food was good and not expensive at all. Service from gentleman was very good. Would pop in again in in the area.

Holidaying in the local area for the last 3 years now and every visit we call here for lunch.It's dog friendly so that's a massive bonus to us especially when it's too cold to sit outside at this time of year.Staff always friendly+ welcoming and a good selection of meals and lighter bites.Well priced,tasty food. Lovely garden for the summer months.looking forward to returning in june.

We called at The Mariner on a Saturday for lunch, there were only two other couples and a single gent in. Although the waitress/bar person was passing she did not greet us, and when I went to the bar to order I was left waiting for a good 5 mins, she did apologise advising she was making some sweets up. Our order was simple, 2 cheese burgers, one with onion to which she replied "I can request it" intimating I may or may not get what I ordered, however, when our burgers arrived I did get my fried onion. But what happened whilst we were eating was the strangest thing ever. A group of four came in and were told if they ordered there and then they would get to order there food, this also happened with an older couple who came in straight after the table of four, this was at 1.45pm. Now having worked in the hospitality trade for many years I appreciate you have to draw the line somewhere, but at 1.55 a family of four came in and were refused food and at 2pm a group for six adults came in and refused despite all of us were still eating and the cook was still there, I am glad that The Mariner is doing so well that they an afford to turn trade away because in my head they turned away in the region of a £100-£150 as the group of six were in for drinks too. All I can add to this is, if I did this in many of the hotels in Dumfries I'd have been pulled up for turning trade away. By the way food was ok and I wouldn't really hurry back.

Very friendly staff. Lovely setting. Good food. Conservatory with beautiful view over the estuary. Children's play area.

Visited with my wife who uses a wheelchair- helpful staff to accommodate. Food good and nicely presented..

Great place to stop for a bite to eat. Lovely views and great service compliment lovely homely food. Good value and good portions. Love the Macaroni cheese.

We went here today for lunch. Lots of variety. I had the macaroni cheese, my husband had Galloway beef stew and my two year old son the pizza. The food was lovely and came quickly. Even my son cleared his plate! Lovely outdoor seating area and lovely views.

called in last week wasn't sure if open well certainly was an couldn't fault catered for all ages would have been in more often last day of the week find food exceptional and a good plate full thanks

Great food value for money lovely views nice seating a good selection of drinks and food the only downside is it is only open 12 till 2 during the week and then opens again in the evening

We took my daughter and her husband for a meal for her Birthday. The meal met our expectations but the rain that came on unfortunately spoiled the views from the very comfortable conservatory.

This was a busy place on a Saturday night, so booking would be advisable. A good range of good simple fare on the menu, with some specials on the blackboard. The breaded haddock was excellent. Pity there was no real ale to wash the food down, only mass market beers. Good, friendly service.

Stayed for one night recently and wished we’d booked for longer. The staff are very friendly and welcoming, the rooms are clean and comfortable and the food is excellent and arrived quickly. We had actually booked somewhere else for the week but decided to come a day early and stay here and really wished we were staying here for the week. We came back a few times to eat though due to the quality of the food. We love the area so will definitely be coming back.

Friendly staff, simple menu but tasty food and reasonably priced.. recommended if your looking for somewhere to chill and eat

We have dinner here once a year on the last night of our annual Scottish holiday. We usually thoroughly enjoy the visit but not this time...

Best sea views and tables. Lovely staff as always. Good family food served quickly, piping hot and with plenty of veg!

Stopped in for tea on way home from a day out. You can’t go wrong with fish and chips which was “chunky North Sea haddock”

We had a lovely meal here at the weekend. It was very busy and the staff were friendly and the food was hearty and tasty and well presented. The menu had a good range of choice to suit everyone in my group of friends. Fabulous views from our reserved table of the estuary.

The first night we went here for a meal it was quite empty and we had a choice of tables. On our second visit on the Saturday it was mobbed with queues for food orders and a table. Staff were very pleasant and the service was prompt considering the numbers waiting for food. Our first visit was pleasant but the second night tables were dirty due to the sheer volume of diners. The food was typical pub grub with mountains of chips. It did offer good value for money but the noise levels on the second visit wouldn’t be to everyone’s taste.

Although the decor is a little tired, The Mariner does good food and the staff are friendly. Dogs are welcome in the bar so that is a bonus for people such as ourselves who take their dogs on holiday them. There’s a small play area for small children and the views from the gardens are lovely.

We visit kippford every year in May and we always eat at The Mariner Hotel. The pub is in a lovely location with excellent views of the estuary, it has a lovely beer garden which is ideal for families and dog owners. The pub itself has a pleasant atmosphere with plenty of room to eat, the staff are friendly and always welcome us back each year. The food is always good and there is plenty of choice on the menu with daily specials. I am a bit late in writing this review but I feel that I have to respond to the people who have given The Mariner bad reviews. This pub is not shabby or dirty: the food is good home cooked grub made with quality ingredients and the staff are friendly and accommodating. If you want flashy, up to date decor and fancy celebrity chef style food and staff that look like they've just stepped off the set of first dates then go to the nearest town where I'm sure you will find something to suit. The fact that The Mariner has retained it's charm and homely atmosphere is what keeps bringing the regulars back.

Lovely summers day. Popped in here for some refreshments. Appealed to us because of children’s area. First people in. Stood in the bar for about 10 minutes before anyone appeared.

We have just been to the mariner for our sons 21st birthday meal. My first time there, and very impressed. A lovely place, peaceful and relaxing. The service and food were excellent. We will be back.

called Saturday Evening for a drink after a walk at sandy hllls , had obviously been a very busy day , the weather was gorgeous . Normally the staff are really nice , but a very rude lady who had obviously didn't want to be there , didn't speak only to tell us how much it was, sooooo rude . we have a holiday home in Kippford and this is not what you want to receive on a lovely sunny Saturday night , been to The Steamboat Inn where everything is lovely on Sunday

Tastes like a microwave meal drinks where really flat worst burger and chips I’ve ever had. fly infested

My partner and his family have been coming here for 3 generations so I was eager to go, it was busy and was a beautiful evening outside. The food was average I had lasagne my partner had the chicken pasta, I tried his and the sauce tasted like a jar sauce and was horrible but he said it was alright. Mine was ok mince was very bitty like frozen mince though. Big portions, I'd stick to just salad and chips, rather than salad, veg and chips as the vegetables weren't very nice tasted tinned. Quite pricey for what it is to be honest. Again the scenery is beautiful and I'd say the price of the menu reflects this. The older gentleman behind the bar was lovely and helpful.

My boyfriend and I went in here because it looked busy from the outside. It was a hot sunny day so we decided to go inside. It loooks bery tired inside with rickety chairs. Don't think they have had an update for well over 20 years. Place was dirty. Wish we had decided to go elsewhere at this point. We ordered the haddock special. When the food came at first glance it looked nice. We soon found out it wasn't. Fish was greasy with bones in it. Chips were greasy, overcooked and tasted like they had been fried with the fish. Carrots were over cooked and tasted like tinned carrots. I didn't eat my meal and My boyfriend ate some of it but didn't enjoy it. We complained and asked for a refund for my meal as I hadn't eaten it. The lady behind the bar disappeared for 5 mins, then said the chef wasn't there to check what we were saying. She was really rude. She threw a £5 note at us and refused to give us a proper refund. I advise to avoid this place at all costs. Terrible food and very poor customer service.