Brilliant pub with dining , probably the best in Dumfries & Galloway. The staff are great, Hi to Wayne behind the bar, always a good choice of wines, beers and real ales. The food is outstanding, we have the highland steak everytime. We only stay in Dumfries every 3 yrs or so, but always get in here at least once.
After my most recent visit I have just upped the review to 5 star. Great to see a place that has been in the same hands for years striving to improve further. Have never had a bad meal here but the latest experience was so much better than before homemade chips and a proper flamegrilled burger. Very reasonably priced drinks means that the final bill was a lot less than expected which was an added bonus. A variety on the menu meant all were catered for.
What a lovely pub this is. Hubby and I are staying 3 nights in Dumfries and were recommended to eat here. So glad we did. The food was delicious and portion sizes huge. We both felt terrible because we couldn't finish it all. 🙈 The staff were polite and very efficient. Would definitely recommend.
Thank you to all the staff.🤩👍
Stopped for lunch on a Sunday while visiting Dumfries. Friendly staff who looked after us. The food was amazing with really decent portion size and reasonably priced. Drinks were good as well with a good selection of draught ales, again reasonably priced. Highly recommended and we are looking forward to returning.
Best pub 🍻 in Dumfries for Real Ale. 8 different Ales on when we visited, 4 of which where Scottish. Food is none too shabby either. Lowland chicken was absolutely beautiful, quite large servings (chips like chippy chips). Mars bar cheese cake was so delicious we went back another day for more. Friendly manager, friendly staff. Well worth a visit if you're in the area.
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Arrived on a busy Friday night on Burns'Week. The place was full and we hadn't made a reservation. The staff was unflappable! We were told it would be 30 minutes for a table to dine at, but in just a couple of minutes were escorted kindly to a small table at the bar area to enjoy drinks and given menus to place our food order while we waited for a dining table to open. The drinks menu was exceptionally good! Although, I have to admit, I would have liked to see some Scotch Ales/Wee Heavy beers at a bar in Scotland!
Our table was ready before expected, and the food arrived within a few minutes. We had the haggis, neeps and tatties, a steak and ale pie, and a lasagna. All were superbly done! The haggis came with a side of whiskey and cream sauce which enhanced the flavor greatly - especially the neeps!
I cannot stress enough how friendly and helpful each member of the staff here was! From the bar, to the servers, to the maitre d, to the hostess and even the young lady acting as a bus person obviously in her first job. This place was packed and they all handled it with grace and kindness. Absolutely stellar!
Excellent find for a pub meal in Dumfries.
Really friendly and chatty staff who couldn't do enough for you. Walked in with no booking on a Sunday and they happily accommodated us.
Sat in a lovely, heated extension with TVs in at the back of the building. Would choose to sit out there again.
Food was very reasonably priced, and came in huge, high quality portions. Would definitely recommend anything on the menu with their haggis or any of the burgers.
Best thing was they did chippy chips!
Will definitely be back.
You won't leave hungry from here. Freshly made cooked food. Good traditional Scottish food, great selection for all appetites.
They have a great selection of traditional beers too with a beer menu.
This was the fouth visit to Cavens Arms an i hope many more.
If you've not been and are in Dumfries its a must go to ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Yet another amazing meal. Every single surface in this place is spotlessly clean. Food was outstanding, portions are massive. Best place to eat out in Dumfries. And they don't allow anyone under 14 which makes the whole experience even better - no screaming kids!
We called in here on Sunday evening, as recommended by our hotel owner. Despite not having booked we were found a table. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff, especially Sylvia. Food was so reasonably priced and was delicious.
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