Anchor Inn - Dumfries Galloway

We have been coming to The Anchor for many years, and must say that today was our best visit yet. Both of us ordered the roast beef, which was delicious. The meat was tender, the vegetables were fresh and tasty, and the gravy was yummy - one of the best Sunday lunches we've ever had. The service was fantastic, thanks to Jimmy who was a very helpful and friendly host. Despite being busy, he was on the ball and attentive. We highly recommend this place and will definitely be back to try their evening meals.

During our three-night stay in Kippford over New Year's, we enjoyed multiple visits to The Anchor. We had a delicious meal on New Year's Eve afternoon, attended the lively New Year's Eve party, and enjoyed a tasty lunch on New Year's Day. Our experience was fantastic, with beautiful food, friendly staff, excellent management, and a great atmosphere. The hardworking staff ensured our meals were plentiful, hot, and flavorful. We loved Kippford so much that we have already booked to return next New Year with friends. We will definitely dine at The Anchor again and attend the party. Special mention to the fabulous DJ who kept us dancing until the early hours!

I had high expectations for this restaurant, but unfortunately I was left disappointed. The location is lovely, but it seems like the establishment could benefit from better management of the menu and drinks selection. The lack of real ale in the pumps suggests poor handling of the cellar, as unopened barrels should last a long time. Some food items were unavailable, and the options that were available were underwhelming. The quality of the food did not meet my expectations, despite the warnings in previous reviews. I did not voice my disappointment, as other reviewers have noted that the manager can be difficult to deal with. The atmosphere in the restaurant was also tense, and I suspect that may have been due to the manager's behavior towards the employees. It is possible that January is not the best time for the restaurant industry, but I can only imagine how much more disappointed I would have been during peak season.

Went for a walk down at Kippford last week and thought it would be nice to get a coffee or tea from the Anchor as there was a sign out front saying the coffee shop was open. We were the only customers and there was no staff around so we tried to double check online if they were open or not. On the website it said they are “open all day everyday” but serve food from 12. We came at 11am so thought it would be fine to get a drink. We could hear music in the back so knew there was some staff there. We rang the bell twice, 5 minutes apart but still no staff came to assist us. Very disappointing.

Visited last week and the Turkey burger,stuffing,and pigs in blankets as well as the steak pie was super well worth the visit xxx