slasher Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 (edited) Dumfries is the venue for Mr & Mrs. Slasher's annual Christmas bash this year. We've booked the best Western on the edge of the town. As per any restaurant, bar or club testimonials gratefully received 👍 Are we heading back to 1980 here? 🤔 Edited September 20, 2019 by slasher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan_McCole Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 I'd say Brunos or Home are probably your two best offers for food. Brunos is Italian fare. Would check Home's Facebook page to see what has been on the menu recently to get a feel for what you'll get there. I'm pretty sure when I first started to go out in Dumfries it had more pubs per person than anywhere in Scotland (might have been made up ) so you'll not struggle to find somewhere decent to drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Been a few times and as Tartan McCole it's a cracking pub crawl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slasher Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 21 hours ago, Tartan_McCole said: I'd say Brunos or Home are probably your two best offers for food. Brunos is Italian fare. Would check Home's Facebook page to see what has been on the menu recently to get a feel for what you'll get there. I'm pretty sure when I first started to go out in Dumfries it had more pubs per person than anywhere in Scotland (might have been made up ) so you'll not struggle to find somewhere decent to drink. After a wee bit of online research I had already earmarked Home as a possible. Have you eaten there? 17 hours ago, bonzo said: Been a few times and as Tartan McCole it's a cracking pub crawl. Yeah, I've heard that. Any that are especially good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Jeez now you're asking, there was a few on the whitesands I think one was the coach and horses if memory serves me correctly they had live music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 This is a good place https://www.cavensarms.com/ A bit out of town at Kingholm Quay is this place https://www.theswandumfries.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan_McCole Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 On 9/21/2019 at 12:23 PM, slasher said: After a wee bit of online research I had already earmarked Home as a possible. Have you eaten there? Yeah, I've heard that. Any that are especially good? Aye, I've eaten there a couple of times. Both times were magic. Bonzo is right. Coach and Horses might have some live music on. It's a good wee bar! The Globe has recently been done out and linked with the Annandale whisky distillery so if malts are your bag then that might be a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slasher Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share Posted September 25, 2019 Cheers lads! Looks like we're sorted for a dinner venue, Home looks really good. Keep the bar recommendations coming if you think of any more 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slasher Posted November 28, 2019 Author Share Posted November 28, 2019 Big nite oot is a week on Saturday. I'll post a full review for what it's worth, assuming I can remember much. Looking at Lancaster for next years jaunt if anyone knows anything of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddersfield Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 38 minutes ago, slasher said: Big nite oot is a week on Saturday. I'll post a full review for what it's worth, assuming I can remember much. Looking at Lancaster for next years jaunt if anyone knows anything of it? I wouldn’t say I know it well but I used to go there every so often for work up to a few years ago. It’s a nice little town. Very attractive & pretty much merges into Morecambe if you fancy seeing the sea (usually through binoculars). The town centre can be a godawful bottleneck at times as it’s small, fairly narrow streets but a lot of people use it (particularly from the South) as the most direct way to Morecambe. Can’t really help with nightlife I’m afraid though as the closest I probably ever got to a night out will have been a Subway after a late meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slasher Posted November 28, 2019 Author Share Posted November 28, 2019 6 minutes ago, Huddersfield said: I wouldn’t say I know it well but I used to go there every so often for work up to a few years ago. It’s a nice little town. Very attractive & pretty much merges into Morecambe if you fancy seeing the sea (usually through binoculars). The town centre can be a godawful bottleneck at times as it’s small, fairly narrow streets but a lot of people use it (particularly from the South) as the most direct way to Morecambe. Can’t really help with nightlife I’m afraid though as the closest I probably ever got to a night out will have been a Subway after a late meeting. Ive always fancied paying it a visit after years of driving by it on the M6. I've nothing more to go on other than it looks nice.....oh and train links from the shire are pretty decent 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slasher Posted November 28, 2019 Author Share Posted November 28, 2019 Looks like a fire has put paid to our restaurant plans for Home/Coach & Horses. Rethink needed 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan_McCole Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 10 hours ago, slasher said: Looks like a fire has put paid to our restaurant plans for Home/Coach & Horses. Rethink needed 🤔 Completely forgot about that! The Tapas gaff across the road from Home is excellent, if that is your bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slasher Posted November 29, 2019 Author Share Posted November 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Tartan_McCole said: Completely forgot about that! The Tapas gaff across the road from Home is excellent, if that is your bag. Apparently they are reopening at Rugmans Hall 92 Whitesands tonight? Is that a different venue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan_McCole Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, slasher said: Apparently they are reopening at Rugmans Hall 92 Whitesands tonight? Is that a different venue? Aye, it's about a minutes walk away. Unsure of the interior, but it's a nice building. Edited November 29, 2019 by Tartan_McCole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan_McCole Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 On 11/28/2019 at 12:05 PM, slasher said: Big nite oot is a week on Saturday. I'll post a full review for what it's worth, assuming I can remember much. How did yer night out go then, chief? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slasher Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 On 12/5/2019 at 4:42 PM, Tartan_McCole said: How did yer night out go then, chief? Just about to head out for dinner, all good so far. I'll post a full verdict when I've recovered lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slasher Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 Well Dumfries was a good night although I wouldn't say great. The Cavens Arms and Bank were a hit and we briefly did Chancers for the bantz! Home was very good and the starter I had (pigs cheek) was the best I've ever had. Overall it was a decent night but compared to others we've had its down the list a bit. Thanks to all for the gen 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.