Thornhill Inn - Dumfries Galloway

The Thornhill Inn would appear to be a side business for the adjoining restaurant. Situated in the centre of the very attractive village of Thornhill it is no doubt a fine place drink or dine. When we visited on a Monday evening however the signs on the restaurant door advised that they were closed for the first few days of the week, and the locked doors of the pub suggest that the same applies there. Indeed, we were advised later by the landlord at the nearby (and excellent) Farmer’s Arms that the Thornhill Inn only opens for two or three days a week. So if you come when it’s closed, and you only want a drink, I highly recommend a short stroll along the road to the Farmer’s, which is a fine example of a traditional Scottish pub that stays open.

Visiting the area from within Dumfries and Galloway, I was expecting a warm welcome as a visitor. Unfortunately, apparently I should have booked ahead. The ‘restaurant’ (bar with tables) had one table occupied with four guests. In a larger room it appears that the local Rotary Club were in, it’s a regular thing, but because of this another two people couldn’t be accommodated, obviously they hadn’t anticipated additional guests! This is all despite, or maybe because of, the prices being significantly above what you might expect for the area. If they can afford to turn folk away, when they aren’t especially busy, best of luck to them

Went in for evening meal with my wife ,ordered main course each. Waited 40 minutes for it to arrive. Deary me I got the battered fish and my wife got curry. If farm foods done restaurants then this is it. So bland and greasy I got what was called Tiger chips. Sweet potato and normal potato combined. Cold and greasy and uneadable. £14**and £13 eachI did complain but met with silence. Expensive lesson learned

Solid pub grub with a varied and extensive menu. Fish and chips are delicious. The venison with cheesy potatoes is great, as is the duck. Pasta dishes have always been tasty too. Portion sizes are huge so you definitely won’t go home hungry! Good value for money too.

Nice place for food, a bit on the dark side but the food was good. Basic standard pub grub. Friendly serving staff.