Explore The Area
Food & Drink
Great places to eat and drink in the area, all a short drive from Auchencairn House.

The Murray Arms, Gatehouse of Fleet
Award winning pub with rooms, renovated in 2024, excellent food and very good Sunday lunch.
Address: The Murray Arms, Gatehouse of Fleet, DG7 2HY
Tel: 01557 840 206
Email: hello@themurrayarmsgatehouse.co.uk

The Clachan Inn, Dalry
Excellent food and you nearly always need to book! Pub with open fires in the Galloway hills.
Address: 8-10 Main Street, St John’s Town of Dalry, DG7 3UW.
Tel: 01644 430 241
Email: mail@theclachaninn.co.uk

The Selkirk Arms Hotel, Kirkcudbright
Address: High Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4JG
Tel: 01557 330 402
Email: reception@selkirkarmshotel.co.uk

The Steamboat Inn, Carsethorn
With sea views, beer garden on the beach, good pub grub.
Address: The Steamboat Inn, Carsethorn, Dumfries, DG2 8DS
Tel: 01387 880 631
Email: steamboatinn@yahoo.com

The Anchor, Kippford
A great local pub over the water on the other side of the bay, good pub grub and excellent fish and chips.
Address: The Anchor Hotel, Kippford, Dalbeattie, DG5 4LN
Tel: 01556 620 205
Email: reception@theanchorkippford.com

Buccleuch Arms Hotel, Thornhill
Address: 112 Drumlanrig Street, Thornhill, DG3 5LU
Tel: 01848 323 101
Email: info@bqahotel.com

The Masonic Arms, Gatehouse of Fleet
Address: 10 Ann Street, Gatehouse of Fleet, DG7 2HU
Tel: 01557 814 335
Email: info@masonicarms.co.uk

The Globe Inn, Dumfries
Fine a la carte dining by Michelin trained chefs, the finest nouvelle cuisine and tasting menus in Dumfries and Galloway. Extensive whisky selection at a snug bar frequented they the great Robert Burns.
Address: 56 High Street, Dumfries, DG1 2JA
Tel: 01387 323 010
Email: mail@globeinndumfries.co.uk

The Glenisle Inn, Palnackie
Nearest pub to Auchencairn, pub grub and a pint at the bar.
Address: Port Road, Palnackie, DG7 1PG
Tel: 01556 600 429
Email: info@glenisleinn.co.uk

Earths Crust, Bakery, Castle Douglas
Go here to buy the best bread and pastries, all made on site and excellent. Check opening hours before visiting.
Address: 36-38 St. Andrews Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1EN
Tel: 01556 502 506
Email: info@earthscrustbakery.co.uk

Grierson Bros, Butchers, Castle Douglas
The best butcher in Castle Douglas (and we are luck to have three!). Open Monday – Saturday, delivery available.
Address:148 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LU
Tel: 01556 502 637
Email: info@griersonbros.co.uk

West Coast Sea Products, Mobile Fishmonger
Delivering fresh Scottish fish to the local area, scallops are a particular speciality, but they stock most seasonal fish. The van currently comes to Auchencairn on Friday and Castle Douglas on Wednesday, but these might change, see the website for update days and times
Address: Dee Walk, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DQ.
Tel: 01557 330 789
Email: info@wcspltd.co.uk