THE OLD SMITH in Dumfries & Galloway

My husband and I had an evening meal at The Smithy with a couple of friends on Saturday evening. The meal was excellent, as was the welcome and the service. The menu was imaginative and the atmosphere was very good. We would certainly eat there again if in the area and would thoroughly recommend it.

Fab quirky wee place with lovely staff and the best gooseberry and rhubarb crumble ever. The plates were hot so check out their solution in the photos below. We're definitely coming again.

Called in for evening meal. Lovely food and welcoming, friendly service. Home made pasta with oats is a nice touch. Very enjoyable!. We had prawn cocktail and homemade Tarmosalata to start with, followed by spaghetti bolognese and mushrooms and pasta. No room for a sweet. Bought the pasta to try at home.

We visited on 27th May to try out the evening menu and were given a great first impression when we called up in the morning to book. Very helpful staff who clearly take pride in their offer. Food was absolutely delicious with several items on the menu made vegan upon request. We were made to feel very welcome. Lovely place to sit in or outside. Pasta is made fresh on site and local oats and salt are used in the process. So nice, we bought a bag to take with us. Fantastic all round. Will definitely be back!

We were passing through the village on a meandering route to Gatehouse of Fleet and timed it nicely for some lunch. We parked a short walk away just off Whylie’s Brae at an official car park as the streets are narrow and spaces were at a premium elsewhere. The café is in a traditional cottage style building but has been modernised internally. There was outside seating available at the entrance, which would have been an attraction had it not been raining at the time of our visit. There were a number of visitors present, staff were friendly and there was therefore a pleasant ambiance. Despite the offer of specials, which included a homemade pasta dish of the day, we were looking for more of a snack. There were decent options in this regard and my wife ordered a Tuna Mayo & Cheese Jacket Potato which was served with three different salad garnishes - carrot & sultanas; baby broad bean & sundried tomato; and a house coleslaw (£7.75). I ordered a soup & sandwich combo - Broccoli & Stilton soup and Chicken with lemon mayo sandwiches (£9.00). Service was very good and the fresh, tasty and quality produce made for an enjoyable lunch . We finished things off with an Americano and Flatwhite coffee (£2.70 each) which brought our bill to just over £22 which we thought was good value. Tempting as the cakes looked, we resisted indulging to save our appetite for later. Toilets were well maintained. There are small gift options on display for purchase. Check opening times - currently only on Friday & Saturdays during winter months.

Lovely place with delicious food and friendly, helpful staff. We had a tasty, filling lunch with proper coffee and all of it was first-class.

Lovely place food was lovely I don’t think it’s got much of a choice of food on the menu. you can take your dog along you don’t mind sitting outside. staff were lovely. i’ve got to say I think it was a bit pricey though

Excellent cafe - excellent coffee- excellent home baked food- excellent gifts - fantastic customer service. Highly recommended.

My husband and I came here today for lunch. What a fantastic menu to choose from. We decided on one of their specials....... pulled pork sandwich served with coleslaw, sweetcorn salsa and tortilla chips. Absolutely delicious. A mug of cappuccino to finish it off. We sat outside, lovely table and chairs with parasol. Our wee pup was very settled and received two biscuits from the lovely staff. Friendly service, couldn't ask for more. Will definitely be back very soon.

My wife and I called in after a day of mountain biking. We were in need of a quick LUNCH and ended up having a wonderful bite to eat. Pulled pork sandwich with home made slaw and a tuna & mayonnaise sandwich. The salsa and couscous as accompaniments were both delicious. We were made most welcome and all the staff were very friendly. Definitely 5 ⭐️.

We had a lovely lunch sitting outside in the sun. I am on a gluten-free diet, so was delighted that the menu had so many GF dishes. Good service too.

Delicious food, Myself and my mum had jacket potatoes served with tasty salads and my son had the most amazing fresh pasta I have ever tasted. The service was excellent. My son left his bag and we had a phone call a few minutes later to collect it which was really kind and they called us the following day just to check we had got home ok.

Driving back from Wigtown to Troon we stopped off for refreshment at the Smithy in New Galloway. Scones were delicious accompanied by a lovely pat of fresh butter and ever so tasty home made blackcurrant jam! All excellent! Staff lovely and friendly! Toilets immaculate! Would certainly recommend the Smithy! They make their own pasta also, all with Scottish ingredients! Looking forward to trying it! It’s run by Margaret and her husband. Margaret makes the scones. They also do slow cooked pulled pork which seems to go down a storm! Definitely worth stopping by if you are in the area!

We found this restaurant only last week and visited it again yesterday. A beautiful setting next to the river, a lovely menu, everything was prepared to order and you could taste the freshness and care. Lovely choice of accompanying salads. There just aren't enough superlatives. Our waitress made us feel like we were old friends. If you are in the area or even if you re not it's worth a drive to experience. We ll be back on our next holiday.

We had lunch here on the 16th July, a lovely hot day .....second time we have stopped here. We sat out in the sun at a table beside the river. Highly recommend stopping at the Smithy, food good .....my husband still commenting on the homemade...

Came for lunch with 3 teenagers. This has become a regular visit now. The boys love it. Great food, lovely place and really friendly and kind staff. We love coming here when we are in scotland. Would definitely recommend. The oat pasta is fabulous too.

Stopped here for lunch on way back home after a week in Galloway. Excellent finish to the holiday. Sat outside as no dogs allowed in cafe, water bowl and treat brought straight away for dog, thank you. We chose the plant based Smithy Salad and...

Called in here on way from Ayr to Kippford two days ago (Tuesday 12th July). Lovely place, staff were very friendly, magnificent scones and great coffee. Highly recommend visiting, worth the short detour off the Castle Douglas road. Looked after our wee dog too which...

Stopped by the Smithy on our way home from holiday in Kippford. The staff couldn’t have done enough for us, we had to sit outside as we had our dog with us but my elderly mum was a little cold and they brought out a...

We've been stopping by the Smithy for many years on our regular trips to "Bonnie Galloway" . Always the same friendly service and excellent lunches, all made with fresh local ingredients. We were there in May and were made very welcome by Margaret and Rosie....

Stopped off for a fantastic bowl of homemade soup enroute to Isle of Whithorn. Staff were exceptional and so dog friendly, Poppy enjoyed her treat. Margaret, the owner, remembered us from our visit pre pandemic. All staff were wonderful and it is a beautiful setting....

The Smithy is beautifully decorated and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. We stayed near New Galloway for a week and visited The Smithy three times! Couldn't keep away from those scones! - wonderful! I also had herby mushrooms with toast which was delicious....

The place looked nice from the outside and we wanted afternoon tea. From the doorway, I asked a young woman behind the counter if we could bring our dog into the cafe with us. Before she could reply, a woman appeared and snapped “you’ll have...

My first visit ,very well set out , very popular with locals ,as they make there own pasta thought I try the 4 cheese pasta and ham bake , a bit disappointed with dish ,as i expected it to be in a ramikin dish bubbling...

Had lunch here while on holiday. Able to sit outside with our dog but also had tables inside with small gift shop. Food was lovely and service was also prompt and friendly. Had lovely soup and cake which was delicious. Not the cheapest but can't...

Enjoyed delicious takeaway pizzas on a recent trip to Galloway - We ordered (via Facebook) and they were ready for us to pick up when we arrived. Handmade base and very tasty - would return!

We are currently on holiday in South west Scotland and stopped in on the little gem of a cafe !!!!! ALL the staff very extremely friendly from the moment we arrived to when we left …..would probably recommend booking ……. We didn’t but was lucky...

This is a regular stop for us and we always enjoy the visit. The food and drinks are good and freshly prepared and served by people concerned for you the customer. Everything about the business is bright and light - a good comforting place to...

Went here for takeout on the last night of our holiday just because it was easy and most other places were shut due to Covid. The food wasn’t great and definitely overpriced. I had the pulled pork with chips and slaw. The roll was like...

Absolutely lovely place. Staff very welcoming and friendly. All home cooked and beautiful home bakes thoroughly recommend a visit. Lovely to sit out on a beautiful day with the burn running by. Also has a wee gift shop attached. Definitely be back soon 💕

A Lovely wee gem to stop off at on the way to the boat. Great food and even better service. Very family friendly and an excellent selection of grub. We will definitely be back.

Been here for lunch a couple of times in the last week. Really friendly staff and simple menu done really well. Lovely touches like the choice of salads and the soft drinks selection as well as the quality of the food make this place really...

Much more than expected from a cafe when on a family day out after paddle boarding at loch ken. Food with a gourmand twist, highly edible and good portions. My chocoholic daughter declared their brownie the best ever (and it is also gluten free we...

Best scones I have tasted. Very personable staff. Homemade chips…heartily recommend a visit if you are passing.

Beautiful setting for a delicious coffee. Fantastic homemade scones- some of the best I’ve had! A warm welcome for our 18m old son as well. Highly recommend- we will certainly be back.

great place, friendly staff, and meal was delicious. couldnt be more helpful, and appreciated you fitting us in for take away at short notice.

Had ham egg chips very nice, also had scampi, tasty crispy, home made chips and the macaroni was delicious. The coffee was nice and have the hot chicken wow

Just an amazing breakfast! We both had toasts with side salads and order few cakes to takeaway. Bakewell is definitely my favourite one. Hope to be back

What a gem! Visited with my teenage daughter. A warm welcome, comfortable and clean surroundings. Lots to choose from a varied menu. Food was delicious. The friendly staff and owners were just lovely and brightened our day. Will definitely return.

Tasty lunch of jacket potato with roasted veg/toasty with roasted veg, both excellent. Friendly & efficient staff, inside & outside tables by the burn.

Ate inside at lunchtime. Food was ok. Service quite fussy. There is currently a reduced pudding/sweet menu. (Only brownies, rocky road, none of the fantastic sweets described below in other reviews.) The tables for 2 are all in the walkway for the staff, who there...

The chilly weather was more than made up for by the warm welcome. Excellent food, and extremely careful covid precautions.

Just done a fab review and promtly lost it! If i find it again I’ll submit it, but this quick review including photos of the plentiful and delicious, great value food is to record our exceptional visit which really brightened up a rainy day during...

Visited by chance today.Well worth waiting for our booking. Great outdoor setting. Hearty soup with granary bread, sandwiches come with a choice of side salads, choose 3. Beautifully presented & tasty. Staff were exceptionally attentive, efficient & friendly. Well done ! Highly recommend.

Discovered this place quite by chance and you know it’s good when you have to join the queue waiting for opening time!! Sat outside in lovely sunshine and had the most delicious fruit scones I’ve ever tasted. Service was very friendly, prompt and extremely attentive....

Stopped here with friends for lunch while touring the area We had to wait for a few minutes due to their careful COVID control measures which were very thorough The place seemed very busy with locals and travellers Great choice of main meals and choice...

Booked a table at short notice , there was no problem. Staff are very friendly, food is excellent. I had crispy chicken fillets with home made chips ( the real deal) and peas . My husband had pulled pork on a roll, chips & onion...

Terrific wee tea room, food was great, coffee brilliant, cosy place and very helpful and accommodating staff, well organised

Meeting family after lock down, made very welcome, food well presented and tasty. Baked potatoes well cooked and salads exceptionally varied. Scampi and chips also said to be good. Coffee and tea diluted by the rain but good humour carried us through. Altogether a very...

Lovely little place, went for lunch food was great. Hubby loved the coleslaw !! Great coffee and cakes too! Nice table beside the stream very tranquil.

The Smithy Tea Room in New Gallaway is sublime in every way! The food was beautiful,coffee amazing,staff fantastic and fully on board with Covid restrictions. Added bonus of a lovely setting!!! Highly recommended.

Really lovely restaurant with helpful staff and delicious pizzas! Beautiful setting too. Would definitely recommend!

2nd time visiting this amazing little place, what a hidden gem! Truly amazing food and superb customer service and all dietary requirements catered to (amazing vegan options). Certainly not my last visit, thank you team for an amazing first post lockdown lunch. See you soon.

Booked this for my mums birthday and despite being extremely busy all staff made sure this was a memorable experience for my mum. Nothing was too much trouble and the food was outstanding. We will definitely return next year.

Popped in here for cake and drink after walking in area. Whilst not a large cake selection for vegan/dairy /gluten free, there were two full menus for vegan and gluten free covering breakfasts and lunches. Also various milk options. Staff were friendly and happy to...

This is a lovely spot for sitting outside when the sun is shining (we love the fact that blankets are provided to keep off the chill so you can still enjoy the sunshine and the sound of the water). Inside is homely and cosy with...

This is an amazing little cafe. It was a haven from the rain, very cosy and warm. The staff are incredibly warm and friendly and the food is superb. We only had a toasted cheese scone (I say only but ....) and hot chocolate. The...

We visited this family run cafe several times with our ten month old baby while staying at Skerrow Cottage in the village. It a gorgeous little place, really cosy and friendly with a tasty menu, impressive little gift shop and gorgeous staff. On a nice...

Fantastic people very friendly amazing coffee tea cakes and biscuits in an ideal setting. Well worth a visit.

Lovely setting. Very friendly staff. Food is very nice but fillings were not overly large on the baked potatoes. Nice place to spend an hour would return

Anytime we are down in the area we stop by this great little place Beautiful setting friendly staff and great food

What a lovely little café. We stopped here on our way back from Galloway Forest Park and are so glad we did. Lovely people that work here that were very helpful and knowledgeable about the local area. We had coffee and cake and both were delicious.

Visited here earlier today and had a delicious meal. I love how you can choose 3 sides from a selection. Everything homemade is lovely to see. Great job and service with a smile. Lovely friendly staff. Will visit again

When we arrived we were welcomed like old friends! Shown straight to our table and offered drinks (I was driving so it just had to be a soft drink) were delighted with the variation of choices both for mains and sweets. each one of us...

The staff are very kind and friendly, an excellent choice as you wont be disapointed. Our lunch was fabulous, the salad was fresh, lovely dressing and the beetroot was absolutely amazing!

Was passing through and was glad we stopped. I had the poached salmon salad and my partner had the club sandwich. Was great food and quick service even through they were packed. The salad was huge and had lots of different tasty items including cous...

Warm welcome to this attractive venue just off the Main Street. You can sit inside or outside. We had a late breakfast. I had a bacon and fried egg roll and my wife had just bacon. The egg was perfect and bacon good. Locally sourced...

We went for our second time in 4 days whilst on holiday. Our first visit for afternoon tea had us trying the toasted Scone, this was so delicious it should become a Teashop institution, TRY ONE! Today for lunch I tried the Outlander Cheese Toasty,...

delicious baking and lunches, good shop, friendly folk lovely café - well worth stop for coffee or lunch if you are in New Galloway - friendly service, tasty food, great value, very clean, great wee shop including books and maps

Stopped for lunch here. Small but bright and airy interior, with attentive and friendly staff. Nice selection of toasties with a choice of side salad, and the traybakes - wow! Try the Raiders Road - a Scottish twist on Rocky Road. Nice wee gift shop...

A hidden gem. Immaculate premises and pleasant staff. Home baked foodstuff and a small ‘gift shop’ Caters well for disabled customers. First visit but hopefully will not be my last. Menu well varied. China teapots 😊. Old fashioned type of tearoom - meant in the...

Stopped here after a drive through the Galloway forest as we were all starving- couldn’t have found a better place to stop. Sat outside in the lovely courtyard garden, dog friendly- lovely friendly staff straight over with dog biscuits and water! Food delicious and large...

A lovely cafe with friendly staff, delicious home cooked food and a small gift shop. A great place to stop for lunch or a snack

My wife Jan and I have been visiting the Smithy for a number of years. It has always been great, now it is fantastic. Has to be the best we have ever dined at. The staff are superb, going out of their way to be...

Wow, stumbled on this jewel of a cafe, sat outside, with the enchanting view of a wee burn, inside the cafe was a sea of smiley staff. Menu was mouth watering selection of toasties, sandwiches soup just what we needed after our busy morning. Food...

A lovely setting for this old smithy extended into a charming coffee shop. The welcome was warm, the service attentive and the food delicious. The owner went the extra mile by actively promoting her village and region by kindly offering guidance and reading material. Highly...