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

Was staying at the wigwams nearby the pub , only a few hundred yards away and came up for dinner…read moreand a few drinks. It's the only pub/restaurant within walking distance of the wigwams. Went to the restaurant for dinner and ooooof the portion sizes are massive. Food was nice and fresh and was under a tenner per main course. Drinks relatively cheap too. The oub has a nice freindly country pub atmosphere and if i was staying nearby wouldnt hesitate to go back again or recommend to others :)

Absolutely wonderful breakfast! Eggs cooked perfectly, enormous portion of bacon, lovely little…read moresalad. The host is delightful as well. Highly recommend this location to everyone, traveler or local. We were here for the night in the adjoining hotel which was also excellent! Well decorated and comfortable. Also 5 stars!

This guy is very good, a nice surprise for any one looking for great food, his chocolate cake is…read morethe mother of all I have ever tasted, I can not wait to call back and hopefully stay at his B&B on a fishing trip. Found this place on my way to Hoscote Estate near Hawick I know many a restaurant in my town Knutsford that could learn a thing or two from visiting The Sycamore Tree, well done

Been here a couple of times for lunch / dinner before and thought it was about time to write a…read morereview. The food here is great. Great quality and just the right quality. This time I enjoyed a lovely haddock scotch egg, with pork belly to follow. Both of which were flavoursome. The wine selection is also pretty good. Service with a smile! Great value for money. Definitely recommend trying to anyone visiting!

We came to Davids after years of hearing good reviews and were not disappointed. The three of us…read morehad a faultless meal- the cod was cooked to perfection,the duck and lamb mains were beautifully pink and all the sauces were deliciously moorish. The mid week deal of 2 courses for £18.95 and 3 for £22.95 is a great bargain as portions are generous. The service was fantastic with very friendly staff, we cant wait to come back as its the best meal we've had in Carlisle!

Great food, quick delivery service ;)read more

Passing through Carlisle with my dad and found this gem. Food is top notch, got the meat sharing…read morestarter first and the ribs deserve a special mention, excellent

An excellent little restaurant on all fronts. Located on…read morethe first floor of a downtown building, quite close to the station. The entrance is unprepossessing. Service was detailed, swift intelligent and very polite. The ambience quiet and private with lots of dark wood panelling, rather like a club. The food came hot, fresh and delicious. The wine list was fairly standard. We had red beef curry with lots of fresh ingredients and the Malaysian rice dish with chicken and prawns beautifully spiced, boiled rice and a large glass of red wine, plus great homemade prawn crackers. - £22 all in!

My wife and I had our evening meal there and it was outstanding. We had prawns and pasta and I…read morewould recommend it. Service was exceptionally good though it was not to busy. It was a bit hard to find hidden behind cathedral but would recommend it.

Very convenient to the Carlisle city hostel. Service was great. Wonderful selection of Sicilian…read morestyle food with gluten free pasta and vegetarian options. nice house white wine. Popular as it looked fairly full on a Tuesday night.

We stumbled upon this place by chance when passing through. David Bowie themed with cool spaces,…read morefriendly staff and good food and drink. They had a sauce in the side that we can't stop thinking about. A+

A quaint little comfortable pub you might like to have a sit for a pint and some dinner, quite…read morepleasant. Came here in my mind looking for a fine English ale. I didn't necessarily find it, but I did leave raving to myself about the phenomenal salad I had for dinner: arugula and spinach with pesto, artichokes, sun dried tomato and pine nuts, a true work of art that I'll remember for a long time. Damn, how can I recreate THAT at home? Accompanied by a flat dark amber ale that had nothing interesting going on, but got consumed nevertheless. Appears to be a late afternoon watering hole gathering with a few comfortable couches but mainly table seating. Shame Yelp is so sparse in this town or I'm certain this one would have far more ratings. Loo is upstairs, no lift, sorry. Conveniently located near city centre.

We are regular customers at The Rat because it is such a great place with great food…read more Last night's visit was for my wife's birthday and except for one minor thing it was as good as usual. The Rat is the very definition of an English country pub. Open fires and a cosy atmosphere are exactly what you want from a pub, add in the great food and it is hard to beat. We shared a starter of smoked haddock fritters which was delicious if a little parsimonious for £7. Main courses were superb; slow cooked belly pork and 3 cuts of lamb; delicious, deep savoury flavours that are so hard to accomplish at home. My wife's warm gingerbread dessert wasn't warm which was a disappointment in an otherwise delicious meal.

Love, love, love this place! Have taken four or five different groups of friends or family there…read morefor dinner and Sunday lunch, not one person has come away disappointed or feeling hungry! This is a real gem of a pub, tucked away up the hill just a few miles from Hexham. Have heard this is walkable from Hexham on a nice day but most will need a car - one thing to bear in mind is parking can be a bit limited and a bit of a free-for-all at busiest times, but you should usually get a space somewhere. Alternatively, taking a taxi is a good option, should only cost about £6-£8 from the centre of Hexham itself. First of all, the location and setting is simply stunning. If you park across the road, the views over the Tyne Valley are fantastic. You then go into the pub itself via a lovely garden area with a pergola. Inside is a proper Northumbrian country pub, great traditional decor, roaring fires, with some unusual wall and ceiling decorations (will leave that for you to discover!) Each time we've visited to eat, we've been welcomed by the friendly staff who offer the right level of service, i.e. keeping your table clear, everything in check without being overly attentive. The bar offers a good range of real ales, usually with a local brewery on offer, all of which are very well kept. They have an excellent range of wines and spirits as well, so you could easily go here for a relaxing drink, although the bar area is relatively small. However, if you are here, you really must try the food. Honestly, the Rat Inn has served up some of the best food I've ever eaten, nothing fussy or complicated, just locally sourced ingredients cooked to perfection. What is encouraging is that there are no menus on the tables, instead you'll find the day's menu on a chalkboard, which indicates freshness and illustrates how much they care about what ends up on your plate. In fact, you can find out where the meats and veg have come from as the suppliers are also chalked up on the wall. As the menu changes fairly regularly, it is not really worth recommending any particular dish on here for fear of it not being on next time, but the Sunday roast dinners are superb and the Sticky Toffee Pudding is top notch! Bear in mind you do get hearty Northumbrian-sized portions here, it is difficult to leave here without feeling a tad on the full side... As this place features in the top 50 UK gastropubs, it can get popular and they don't have an abundance of space, which adds to its charm but is also a slight disadvantage - definitely worth booking in advance to avoid missing out. In summary, the Rat Inn really is a wonderful place and one to which I can't wait to have an opportunity to go back soon.

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

A great find and would go again without hesitation. Service was pleasant and efficient and the food…read moreand presentation was very good and quite creative. Downside (being picky but I think is important to say), the wine list by the glass was limited, as was the cocktail menu. The menu was also limited for lunch and many items were duplicated, (especially the starters), for the dinner menu. However... you should not hesitate to try this place. As some would say, "what they do, they know what they do and do very well" and prices were also reasonable, especially when considering the quality and the location! Make a reservation if in high season.