Truly dismal. Best Kebab and Pizza in Lockerbie only because there are no othersread more

good, still a little bit rude, but much better.read more

Right across the street from Border House Bed and Breakfast, was Buck Hotel pub where we watched…read moreboxing Saturday night. Norman, the owner let us bring in our food from next door takeout Loon Chen Chinese. My husband is a fish N Chips afficionado, and this was the best he found on our 2 week trip in the UK, including England, Scotland and Wales. I had the Peking Duck which was sublime!

We had a wonderful vegan and gluten free meal specially prepared for us by the owners. I was…read moredelighted with the fantastic tomato sauce that was definitely created on premises using fresh tomatoes, as good as it gets. The owner herself waited on us, was certain to warn me that their malt vinegar contains gluten, and generally watched out for me because I have celiac disease. A great place to stop along the A75 between Dumfries and Stranraer near Kirkcudbright.

Tatty Tim serves fresh jacket spuds with a range of toppings. I strongly advise trying his spuds if…read morevisiting the area.

I actually only tried this place for the first time last week and I've already been twice now…read more Great chinese food. Decently priced. Was surprised to find something this good in this location. Both times I got the Chin Yin Chicken and fried rice and it was really really good!

Not sure if there's been an other changing of hands or just an upping of the game, but it's such a…read moredramatic turnaround, I felt it needed an upgrade. After my son's rugby commitments, The Townhead has become our stop of choice. Due to travelling a fair distance, we never sit in, but always opt for a takeaway and eat on the journey or when we get home. The food does take a while, but I don't mind that, as it shows there's freshness put first and foremost. The batter is back to being crispy and light, the chips are the right side of fluffy inside. If you say to staff you're going to be taking it a distance away, they do their best to wrap it to keep it warm, always a nice touch. Biggar is a nice little run on a sunny afternoon, either coming from Edinburgh or Glasgow directions, and the Townhead is surely now the go to place to stop for chips. Again!

Stopped to eat here this week. This is not the award winning…read morebusiness as advertised and on old reviews. When was it sold? Ordered food at the counter thinking it was the business in Scotland. One cook and a waitress, but no table order. Adequate common, but suspiciously small fish and chips. Poor value. Tea was a half-filled pot with one tea bag and a small mug. Bread was a roll from a supermarket pack with margarine spread already. The toilet was a disgrace. Np paper and urine on the floor. Observed the whole place was not cleaned. Upstairs eating area was roped off. Dreadful service, product and misleading. Wish we had not entered and, too late, felt conned. Will not stop in Biggar again on our frequent journeys along the 702.

Annandale Water is a motorway services, operated by Roadchef on the A74(M). It's pretty much your…read moretypical motorway services, proving a quick space to rest and relax before continuing on with your journey. Brands here include Costa, McDonald's and WHSmith, alongside a Days Inn Hotel, so nothing too exciting or different from most motorway services which almost always feature a fast food joint, a coffee shop, a hotel and a WHSmith. The exterior is rather pleasant, with rustic vibes with the exposed bricks, obviously, when you get inside and beyond the car park, it's a regular motorway service, but still nice to note. The communal seating area had a good amount of tables and chairs. There are coffee machines available for when the main Costa is closed, or if you're just in a hurry, which can be used with the Costa App to collect your beans. (Loyalty points) The facilities are fine and clean overall, not somewhere you'd want to spend a significant amount of time but a reliable option in-case you need something to eat/drink or just a driving/toilet break while travelling along the A74(M). 3*

Good for a pit stop and to grab a quick bite to eat, there is a McDonald's, Costa coffee, noodle…read moreplace and a WHSmith which to be honest is pretty extortionate, bag of sweets for £3 but ok if your just looking to refresh and stretch your legs after a long drive.

We opted to try this restaurant more out of nostalgia than any other reason. (We loved the previous…read moreitalian-La Lanterna). We were very pleasantly surprised indeed. The small team of friendly staff were vibrant and enthusiastic, and couldn't do enough to help.They had a great product knowledge (one of our party being coeliac) and were only too happy to prepare special meals for us. Gluten free pasta with chilli king prawn was exceptional and the veal was certainly one of the best meals out I've had-tender, flavoursome and served with fantastic little potatoes. The young lady (Laura I think) gave us a very warm welcome and continued to wait on us hand and foot with great humour, despite the restaurant being nearly full! Even the chef came out to serve meals and chat to a few tables with her, a very nice touch we felt. We have rebooked for next week, with friends, and can't wait to sample more of the delicious menu. A very well done to the team.

I hate stodgy Pizza and this was a refreshing change nice and thin the oven as per Cheffy does seem…read moreto make a difference. I nipped in for lunch and service was very quick. They now do takeaway which is even better as I can then phone and grab when on the run.

I thought I had found the best takeaway in Ayr the last time I visited this place…read more Wow - was I wrong. Don't misunderstand me. The Lucky Star is a stunning Fish and Chips takeaway but the Eighty 8 is dishing out a level of quality I have not seen for a while. The Lucky Star is also a mighty trek from the city centre and I had to catch a train. First off a disclaimer. I found this place after being at the Ayrshire Whisky Festival. So, was I slightly pissed? Oh Yes. But despite this, I will share my opinion. I am a pain in the butt when it comes to Chinese Food. I like particular dishes. Always have. I always order Singapore Rice Vermicelli. It is really a melange of cuisine with Rice Noodles, Curry, Seafood, CharSui Pork and Chinese Vegetables. Most places cannot make it. They screw it up. Noodles are too thick, the pork is wrong, they mess up the spices, etc etc. The Eighty 8 pulled it off perfectly. Great heat, enough curry, great mix of ingredients. Wow. Too bad it is in bloody Ayr or I would be back - a lot. So, get yourself down here. I would phone ahead or you will have a 30 minute wait ahead of you. The fact that they takes longer usually means the staff uses fresher ingredients. I am always suspicious of places that can churn out a dish in under 4 minutes. It makes me think that some corners are cut and some things are pre-made and microwaved. The dishes from the Eighty 8 hit a bar that I have not seen reached for a very long time. Congrats.

Good take away...its one of the best in ayr. The food is always hot on arrival, and arrives very…read morequickly. The taste is sublime. The variety of chinese dishes is very vast and everything we as a family have tried has been delicious. A must try. Great value for money.