The Selkirk Arms Hotel & Restaurant

The staff at the Selkirk are fantastic, looking after an elderly relative who we booked-in due to recent power cut. The rooms are immaculate , service second to none, and the food is hearty and flavourful. I recommend the lasagna (particularly meaty) and the haddock (the batter is maybe the crispiest I've ever had, the portion ample, and high quality fish) and the chips also just as crispy, and fluffy inside.

I visited the Selkirk Arms for an evening meal which I booked online via the website which was so easy and convenient. I was warmly welcomed by the staff. There is plenty of space in the restaurant areas which was clean and well presented. I had chosen the fish and chips and it was brought promptly and piping hot. Tasty and delicious. Washed down with a pint of Speckled Hen, I was suitably content. Will look at booking here next time to stay as it was a positive experience. Thanks to all the staff.

Stayed here for a couple of nights in late January. On arrival, on the day of one of the wildest storms for a long time, were greeted to a warm welcome by Eileen. The room was absolutely wonderful and the bed cosy. The food was spot on, I am by no means a vegan but the Veggie Thai Green Curry was so good. The service from the staff was as one would expect from an establishment with such a good reputation. If you’re looking for a good experience in the Kirkcudbright area, you will be hard pressed to better the Selkirk Arms Hotel.

Where do I begin. I booked the restaurant on line for my birthday treat. When we arrived we were met with a lovely welcoming smile and led to our table. It took a few moments to realise the table had been decorated with a Happy Birthday sign and card. Next we were offered a celebratory drink which was also totally unexpected. What followed was a most exceptional meal, great service, a very hospitable host in Chris the owner and an all round wonderful experience. We will be calling in again before the week is out for drinks. There is also a beautiful secluded beer garden for those who like the fresh air.

Having arranged to meet friends visiting from down south, we decided to book a table, and so glad we did. From the warm welcome to the wonderful food, nothing could be faulted. We will definitely be back and would heartly recommend to anyone. Thanks for making a great night even more special.

The Selkirk Arms Hotel was even better than I'd expected. Our room was large, quiet, clean, & very comfortable with an excellent bed & comfy bedding. The beautiful dining room, breakfast room, & garden was an unexpected plus & the breakfasts & dinner we had was very good. I'm so happy we stayed there.

We stayed 2 nights and liked everything about this hotel, its staff, its garden and its restaurant.|Room 8 was spacious and comfortable, nice seating area included (the squeaky floorboards adding age and character to an updated room in an old building).|We ate dinner in one evening and enjoyed it very much. Good, locally sourced food nicely cooked and served in a very nice room. Breakfasts were excellent- the full Scottish enough to feed you for the day!|We were blessed with lovely weather, so were able to sit in the garden with a cool drink and enjoy the flowers and shrubs. A real bonus.|A lovely hotel in a lovely town!

We made a late booking which coincided with the Spring Fling arts festival in the region and consequently had Hobson’s choice as far as the accommodation was concerned. There was only one “budget double” available at the Selkirk Arms for one night (of our planned two night stay) so we took it at £125 for B&B in the knowledge it was one of the smaller/basic rooms on the premises. We also reserved a table for dinner separately.||The hotel dates back to the 18th century and it is alleged that Robert Burns wrote “The Selkirk Grace” there, a nod to which features in the snug “Burns Room” on site. That said there have been refurbishments made over the years and interior décor has moved with the times whilst remaining traditional in style. ||We parked in the street opposite the hotel entrance and later noticed that there was a small car park at the rear however this was full. We had no issues with the parking - it wasn’t subject to restrictions and I wasn’t concerned that Kirkcudbright would have a high crime rate.||Check-in was straightforward and we were thankfully shown to our room since it would otherwise have been difficult to locate. There were lots of corridors and stairways, common to historic hotels, and this aspect will also explain the many different room configurations which exist within the building. With each of the 17 bedrooms being so individual it is difficult to know how a guest can pre-select a particular one from those displayed on the website however as can be expected, the more you pay the better the room is likely to be.||Ours, room 10, was “compact” with a double bed in a recessed area of the room, created by the addition of a small ensuite at some point in history. The ensuite had a shower cabinet which didn’t give much elbow room for manoeuvring but was adequate for the purpose. There was a desk and chair, wardrobe and some drawers, a wall mounted TV with Freeview channels and coffee/tea making facilities. The view was limited to the roof and surrounds. Overall it was clean, warm, comfortable and fine for a short stay. ||Downstairs the hotel has the Burns snug - almost like a residents lounge, a lounge bar/conservatory and a restaurant. We used the snug for pre and post-dinner drinks and it was a relaxing place to sit. We dined in the restaurant which is quite spacious, nicely decorated and had a good ambiance as it was fully booked with small groups or couples. Breakfast was also served here in the morning.||Staff we met during our stay were mannerly and pleasant.||At dinner our server gave us time to peruse the menu which was varied and added her recommendation for a special that evening which was Pan Fried Grey Mullet (£20.50). It was not a fish that we had previously eaten and we both decided to give it a try in preference to the listed Pan Roasted Hake (£19). ||For starters I had Chicken Liver Parfait and my wife had Monkfish Scampi (both £9). The parfait was served with shallot chutney and toasted brioche and tasted okay. The scampi came with miso mayonnaise, kimchi and a Korean BBQ sauce and my wife quite enjoyed this different offering. ||Neither of us particularly enjoyed the grey mullet, which my wife thought was quite a strong flavoured fish, served on a bed of fresh vegetables. ||For dessert I had Ecclefechan Tart with rum & raisin ice cream and a pear compote and my wife had Raspberry Posset served with chocolate cremeux, chocolate chip cookie and milk ice cream (both £9). Both were okay which was a bit of a theme for the evening. By the time we had added a bottle of wine (£28) our so-so meal was over £104 which was a little disappointing in comparison to past experience of eating here.||For breakfast there was a large choice of options although the cereals and fruits were needing replenished at the time of our visit. I ordered porridge, served with cream and honey and this was enjoyable. Less so was the French Toast which I had requested as it resembled fried bread, served with maple syrup and bacon - I think the chef had forgotten to dip the bread in egg!||My wife’s choice of scrambled egg with bacon was a small portion but tasted okay.||The menu had a note of the weather and tide times and suggested walks which we thought was a nice touch.||Our overall impression was that the bedroom was as expected, the food less so and therefore we could only give an average rating for our stay.

We stopped in here because it was the only restaurant we could find open. It's very old & very tiny. I'm sorry but the food was not good.

Booked a table having read the good reviews, hoping to find a good vegan meal. All our dishes were fantastic, well cooked, great flavour combinations. As a vegan it was great to see creativity in my meal with the praline parfait a welcome change from sorbets and chocolate tarts.

great food fabulous staff a must goto every time we visit the hidden gem that is Kirkcudbright!

excellent meal superb service. Lovely warm room with a nice friendly atmosphere. alwats get a great meal at the Selkirk

Wandering round the old part of Kirkcudbright, we spotted the hotel bar and restaurant tucked away down the side, and after a quick perusal of the menu decided that it was a good choice for lunch. The menu was quite extensive and had a good choice of non-meat things for veggies, with variations possible for vegans, so we had no trouble finding something suitable to eat. I opted for a Nasi Goreng from the 'posh nosh' menu, mainly as it had been quite some time since I had one, and very tasty it was too, just avoiding being over-spiced so that there was still plenty of flavour. Herself opted for breaded monkfish goujons, which came with a wee dish of chips and peas on the side. We had just enough room left for pud, and although I'm usually wary of dessert with my dairy intolerance, after a quick look at the allergy sheet produced by the waitress I was confident enough to order the peanut butter iced parfait with dark chocolate (I did regret it later, but sometimes you have to be prepared to suffer!). Herself chose the Cranachan Brulee, and I have to say that the raspberries in that were just fabulous. Service was friendly and attentive - I was particularly impressed with the waitress bringing me the allergy sheet for the desserts to help me pick one. It wasn't the cheapest lunch, but we didn't regret it one bit and it certainly set us up nicely to continue our walking exploration of the town.

Great hotel, great food, central location with lovely garden for al fresco dining. Free wi if throughout. All rooms refurbished, choice of 2 restaurants and 2 bars. No 1 on Tripadvisor