The Clachan Inn

Booked a 3-4 day stay with friends travelling from Australia. Welcoming and friendly staff, and efficient service. Found us a table for dinner at short notice on one of the nights. Absolutely delicious menu of outstanding quality with lots of choice,temptingly presented, and reasonably-priced drinks, . Superior to many city restaurants! Rooms were functional and spacious with comfortable beds and good lighting and storage. Shower taps in one room were stiff and difficult to operate, but plentiful hot water. Altogether a delightful base for our reunion with old friends, and we will recommend it to anyone staying in the beautiful Glenkens area.

We absolutely loved our stay at The Clachan Inn, and just wished we had been staying longer. The staff were so warm and welcoming and the pub interior is gorgeous - proper old style pub. We had easy parking outside too. The room was lovely, so comfy and cosy and the beds and pillows were amazing. We ate at the pub also and I must say, some of the best food we've had in a long time - and fab value too. Breakfast was equally lovely and again, served by friendly staff. We have a small list of pubs we adore staying in across the UK and The Clachan Inn has definitely joined the list.

What a gem of a find this stunning wee 'DOG-FRIENDLY' inn is. Very traditional and has a lovely old bar but also lovely and comfortable. As we were passing we only stopped off for a couple of drinks. The staff were so attentive and friendly. We were so impressed we intend to return and stay a few nights. One of the nicest pubs we have ever visited.

We went for lunch whilst staying nearby and it was one of the best meals and customer service experiences I’ve had in a longtime! The food was unreal! Absolutely amazing presentation and taste! The interior was lovely and the staff were so friendly making us feel very welcome! Thankyou so much for a lovely experience especially because it was my husbands 30th birthday too.|Highly recommend this place and we will be back when we’re around the area again!

En route to Gatehouse of Fleet we drove past The Clachan Inn just around lunchtime. Gosh, we were so pleased we stopped as we enjoyed a delicious lunch (lighter bite). The staff were warm, welcoming and attentive. Dog friendly too in the bar and outside seating areas. We would most certainly not hesitate to recommend.

One of our two favourite ever places. Always friendly, the food is nothing short of brilliant - the choice and quality is second to none. I defy anyone to not leave with a smile on their face after eating here - the chefs are just outstanding. The rooms are always clean and very comfortable; big beds, soft towels, comfy mattresses, dog friendly. All staff are lovely - so kind and willing to help. If you want to explore Galloway, stay here…such good value all round.

Emailed the Clachan 2 months in advance to book a table for four on a Saturday evening for dinner. Told by the team that they were very busy with a private party and could we arrive a bit earlier. No problem for us as we were staying 20 minutes away and after a day of exploring Galloway it suited us down to the ground. It’s our fourth visit to the Clachan and it’s not often that somewhere just gets better and better. Despite a large private party in, service was attentive, food was absolutely stunning as usual and it felt like a little slice of paradise. Wood Pigeon starter was sensational, and the Pork for Main Course, every dish has a sublime attention to detail. Every contact with the Clachan team from the waiting staff, management team and chefs passing through was sensational. An absolute gem of a spot in beautiful surroundings. Never change.

Nothing too much trouble. We absolutely loved our overnight stay in this brilliant pub. Wonderful food and beer, together with a lovely clean room. What more could anyone ask for. The dog loved it too.

Best Thai Green Curry! Look forward to coming here every visit! The desserts are always delicious.

Wow. This is one those Scottish villages that looks like someone took a handful of white-painted cottages and threw them against a hillside. Unfortunately, it seems to be too small to sustain the two pub inns that are there and they both apparently change ownership with some frequency. I have eaten at the Clachan Inn previously and it was rather uninspired standard pub fare, but this evening's experience at the current incarnation was exactly the opposite. Appetizers included a rabbit terrine smartly served in a kilner jar with toast and an spectacular haggis Scotch egg in a whisky sauce. Entrees were all elegantly served. Duck leg: crisp skin, fall off the bone tender and an amazing concoction of peas & bacon in a sauce I sadly cannot recall further details of. Baked cod very slightly overcooked. Pheasant breast declared excellent. Desserts were decent but ordinary except a ginger beer and lime cheesecake that overpromised a little. That and the fish lost the 5th star. Excellent ambiance and decent beer clearly attracting plenty of attention as the place was extremely busy.

Nope. The pub/restaurant is open again. Incidentally the address stated is wrong, it is located in Dalry, not Castle Douglas. We found the bar very busy with a mixture of locals and visiting tourists. Everyone appeared welcoming and friendly. We went into the adjoining restaurant were we were served in a friendly manner. There was a large selection of dishes of which ours were delivered quickly, although one of the starters was mislaid (but apologised for). The Guinness was full and creamy but the real delight was the presence of Spifire which was particularly welcome. Kids were made welcome and I would recommend it. Also it was an actual pub and not a hotel and bar which is normally found.

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