For lunches, high teas and pre-theatre suppers try:

New Galloway

The Cross Keys Hotel, New Galloway.
01644 420494

Eighteen century inn with ten deluxe en suite rooms. Traditional bar serving real ale and a good selection of wines and whiskies. Restaurant using the best of fresh local produce.

Kenbridge Hotel, New Galloway.
01644 420211

Beautiful riverside location, traditional log fire.

The Kenmure Arms Hotel, New Galloway.
01644 420240

Open 7 days. Traditional Scottish hotel with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere serving food, beer and real ale daily.

Kitty's Tea Room, New Galloway.
01644 420246

Award-winning tea room, patisserie and cakes a speciality, light menu and lunches. High teas on Saturdays and Sundays, 4-6pm. Small parties catered for.

The Smithy, New Galloway.
01644 420269

Open 7 days, 10 - 5pm, March - October inclusive. Licensed tea room and gift shop. A delightful courtyard setting overlooking the pretty waterfall burn.

St John's Town of Dalry

Lochinvar Hotel, Dalry
01644 430107

Open 7 days, closed 3pm-6pm, Mon-Fri. Friendly family-run eighteen century village pub. Public bar with open fire and comfortable lounge/restaurant.

Laurieston

Laurie Arms Inn, Laurieston
01644 450245

Open 7 days, village pub with a relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. Fresh home-cooked food. A range of beers, real ale, wines from The Sunday Times Wine List.

Corsock

Pringles Bar and Post Office, Corsock.
01644 440275

Bar meals - lunch time and evenings - advanced booking advisable - mostly home-cooked food. Traditional session music alternate Wednesday evenings. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, open all weekend.

Carsphairn

Greystone's Cottage Bar and Restaurant, Carsphairn.
01644 460690

Open 7 days, friendly country pub with home-cooking in the restaurant.