Cafés and tearooms

Harbour Lights Licensed Coffee House & Bistro, 32 St Cuthbert Street; Just the right location & atmosphere to enjoy good food. Open 7 days from 10-5. Extended hours throughout the summer.

The Belfry Café, 29 St Mary Street.  All-day meals, take-away menu. Open 8.30am to 5pm Mon-Sat; 10.30am to 5pm Sun.

Mulberries Coffee Shop, 11-13 St Cuthbert St.
You can buy Carswell's Chocolates here

Solway Tide Tearoom and Garden, 16 St Cuthbert St. Home baking; Brodie's coffee and leaf tea; Cream o'Galloway ice cream; no smoking

Restaurants & Carry-Outs

Snakatak, St Mary Street.  Going to the beach? Hillwalking? Or just out for a drive in the country? Let us make up your lunch. Phone in your order to save time. 7am - 3pm Mon-Sat.

Canton House, 20 St Mary Street.  Chinese food to take away. Specialising in Cantonese & Peking food.

The new owners of the Castle Restaurant, Fiona and Paul, took over in June 2006 and will be striving to establish an award winning status.  The restaurant, formerly known as The Auld Alliance, already boasts a great local reputation which they will be building upon. Visit their website.

Hotels and pubs

The Commercial Hotel is a small family run hotel situated in the centre of town. It provides a high standard of good quality homemade meals.  It is open all year for  meals and accommodation. more>>

Gordon House Hotel,  116 High Street. Lounge bar with open log fire, serving fine wines, beers and a large selection of malts. Public bar with music, pool table and games. Secluded garden with patio. 01557 330670. 

The Masonic Arms, 19 Castle Street.  01557 330517

Royal Hotel. Beside its bar, its lounge is a favoured meeting place for coffee. Please visit their  website

Selkirk Arms Hotel, High Street serves bar lunches and suppers together with some fine real ales. Please visit their website

Steam Packet Inn, Harbour Square.  01557 880631