The main road heading to or from Central & West Scotland is the A74(M) which eventually becomes the…read moreM6 just south of Gretna. If you find yourself driving here, look out for a village called Lockerbie at J17. Instead of spending a fortune dining without ambience at a motorway services, do yourself a favour and stop at The Townhead Hotel instead. We did just that on the way up from Manchester recently and had a superb, revitalising meal after a testing day. My brother in law and I both had one of the homemade Buccleuch Beef burgers with Stilton served with beer batter onion rings, relish, coleslaw and deliciously crisp chips (fries). Very nice indeed, with a portion size for good, hearty appetites. My Mum, who is a starter fanatic, ordered the sharing platter for 2 as a main course and thoroughly enjoyed it. I've forgotten what my Sister ordered, apologies, but we all commented on how tasty our food had been. We were dining in the evening and there were small candles on the table, which made for a relaxing atmosphere. Declan our Waiter and Honor behind the bar were fun & attentive hosts. It was just what we needed as slightly weary travellers and gave us the impetus required for the last leg of the journey. I'd recommend a visit!

We arrived after their kitchen with shut down it was the only good place to eat in town so They…read morewent ahead and cooked us dinner. amazing fish and chips and a great steak. The steak was so soft it fell apart. great food great vegetables great service thank you thank you

This place served the best food I had while in Scotland. We were exploring the area and stumbled…read moreupon the cobbles in a cute corner near shops and other restaurants. At first, we were told they didn't serve dinner until after 5. Being American, we weren't used to this. However, we killed time by ordering their local brew on tap. Highly recommend "tempest" if you like beer! For starters, we kicked the night off with squash soup and a heirloom tomato toast. I believe it was under "bruschetta" on the menu. Wow, both were SOO good. For the main dish, I ordered a half size of fish and chips. Man, the UK really has their fish and chips down!!! The texture, freshness and crispiness of fries were delightful. Don't forget to ask for the check when you're ready to leave, because the servers don't like to bother their guests. Raise your hand if you need something.

The Cobbles has an iconic pub bar and cozy dining room. The weather was simply fantastic so we…read moredrank a round (or two) outside in their front patio. The menu includes thick cut filet steaks with wedge potatoes and salad. They also have haggis bon bons that were scrunchy and creamy in taste. Upstairs there is another dinning room, perfect for large parties or private events. A must-eat in Kelso!

Super tasty! On my…read morevisit, we ordered many things from the menu, the Sunday roast dinner, pork bites in maple syrup, and pudding. Everything was great. We also shared a giant endless pot of tea. This place is really a special place, the day's menu is full of charm, and the service is excellent. When I was there, the dining area was quiet with plenty of available seating, definitely not a cramped place! I hope to return sometime, it was a great experience, food and all. I liked it so much I picked up a couple of their shirts to keep the memory.

Visiting Glasgow and used a recommendation from a guide and it did not disappoint! Cute restaurant…read morewith a great vibe. But make a reservation as they get busy. Live music was fun. Service was attentive without overdoing it. Food was simply amazing! Splurge for the dessert

Exceptional food and service, fun relaxing atmosphere, great vibe and friendly, attentive staff but…read morenot overbearing. I had the king prawns with garlic and chili for my starter and it was superb - I think I could eat that plate of food everyday and not get tired of it and I know this sounds like hyperbole but it was one of the best plates of food I've ever had. It includes fiery hot red chilies so it's not suitable for people who don't like or can't tolerate spicy hot food. For me - the dish had subtlety, complex flavors and a spicy, comfort food experience with a beautiful broth. My husband had the tomato basil soup followed by the mushroom risotto, which was pure perfection. I had the tomato, pea potato cake for my entree. It was beautifully presented, a great option for vegetarians. I liked it but didn't love it, I found it a little bland. But I generally don't lean towards vegetarian food, I just wanted something a little lighter to pair with the prawns. The risotto - perfection! The potato cake, not punchy enough for me but good enough. We got the suggested wine pairings and that was super good and we shared a sticky toffee pudding for dessert and it was divine - light, flavorful, perfectly prepared and presented. The whole meal, the whole experience was beautiful - I would definitely return to this restaurant, it was great!

Both food and service were good, generally it was a fulfilling experience that day…read more The place had lot of people that day, everyone is chilling and chatting, we felt very relaxed. We had two dishes and two drinks and the total expense was about £70. We had two people,so I would say average consume for one person is about £30

The venue is very nice especially on a sunny day when you can sit in the courtyard. The food was…read morevery good and I went back twice for their Cullen skink and smoked salmon salad. Good selection of on tap beers. The Service was prompt and pleasant. Will be going there again in my next trip!

Myself and my partner were travelling back to Glasgow from a weekend away and decided to nip in to…read morethis little place for a quick drink and bite to eat. * The welcome from the landlady was so nice, such a lovely person. * The place was spotless from the grounds to the toilets, immaculate! * Food was amazing value and tasted great. * Drinks prices were excellent! * Just felt so welcome, relaxed and comfortable and could have stayed for a few more shandy's if i had not been driving. All in all i would highly recommend this little gem of a place to any passers by, it's literally 2 minutes off of the M74, if you do decide to stop in you certainly wont regret it! This is now in my notes and I'll be nipping in for sure next time I'm passing! NOTE; we did not stay the night in a room however if they are anything compared to the rest of the inn then they will be excellent!

OMgoodness... the last time we were here, this place blew us away…read more Three long years later (thanks COVID), nothing has changed! It's a miracle. The Best Italian Food in the Uk as far as I'm concerned. Check out my previous review and my photos- it says it all. Thank you Dodds for sticking it out and emerging back at the top of your game.

Great service, friendly staff, delicious food. Best Italian in Ambleside, UK. We had vegetarian…read morepasta which was very good ( would say better than even in the US). Hidden gem, must try!

From entering the door & been greeted by my name & I had only said the time my table was booked…read morefor, the whole dining experience was superb. The staff the food especially the food. Next time Im in Ayr will definitely be returning. the atmosphere was also amazing. what a gem of a restauran, so happy I booked here.

Main issue was that the listing on Yelp was as a pub but actually location is a modern restaurant…read morewith a bar trying to have a fusion type menu in rural Scotland. The only pub food was fish and chips. Food was average at best. Service was friendly but slow.

Excellent service, tasty food, delicious drinks & great prices…read more We highly recommend. We

Prebook in advance to avoid disappointment!…read more I booked this for our anniversary meal. Despite turning up on time we had to queue outside for at least 25 minutes with several others waiting for people to finish their meals. Once inside the waiter was super apologetic, and you could tell he needed a drink himself. The restaurant was very cosy with interesting pieces of art on the walls. A nice very traditional feel about the place. Anyway the starters consisted of various seafood and meat dishes to which you can size up as a main on average pricing of £7 to £15. I had the pork cheeks and himself the clam spaghetti. While we waited we were presented with canapés consisting of cheese and carmalised onions..the other truffle oil on crackers. These were a very tasty treat. The spaghetti was well made and the sauce light smothering the tiny clams. My pork cheek was super tender, and it lay perched on perfect mash, panchetta, black pudding, pickled onions in a tomato broth. Various bits of bread was also served to mop up this juice. Only criticism clam meat is sooo small in this country so not worth the battle against the shells for such a tiny reward. For mains I had the seafood special which was a bowl filled with mussels, clams, scallop, king prawns and longuistines swimming in a broth and fresh pasta. This was super tasty, cooked to perfection and presented nicely. My only gripe was I only had one at most two scallops. My other half chose the lamb which again was super tender, in a homely bed of mash, sauce and root vegetables. Super simple dish but everything was cooked perfectly. I was feeling quite full but the orange panacotta with orange sorbet was too tasty to miss. It didn't disappoint. Overall despite the disappointing beginning the service was impeccable and food really tasty. However I did expect a bit more in terms of creativity considering this was a Michelin star restaurant. Definitely worth a visit if you enjoy your seafood especially.

Food was ok. The server must have been new because she didn't know what came with the main course…read more I asked her to bring the menu to show her that it came with salad and fries. The atmosphere was that of a regular restaurant.

Amazing 5 star food Very reasonable prices…read moreBeautiful environment Great quick friendly service Nothing discriminatory, friendly to foreigners Fun lively bar place too! Must visit

So far I've not visited many restaurants in Kendal, but this is my favourite to-date! 5 stars!…read more The service from start to finish was great; polite, happy, and quick. The menu contains a good variety of Italian/Med dishes, and currentlybtgey are offering a set menu 3 course meal fir £9.95, which is a bargin! The food was severed hot and well presented with decent portions. Delicate flavours in all the food and some Gluten Free dishes for those who need them. I would totally recommend this to anyone looking for a nice evening meal in a lovely restaurant!

Very carefully presented, crafted and tasty meals with a French theme. A bit pricey, not somewhere…read moreyou might go regularly. My personal favourite treat!