Decent evening meal, Kirkconnel, Gretna or Lockerbie?

Decent evening meal, Kirkconnel, Gretna or Lockerbie?

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ShampooEfficient

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4,274 posts

217 months

Tuesday 17th September 2019
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Good evening chaps. I'm taking MrsSE for a cheeky night in Scotland, staying near Kirkconnel.
We'll be travelling from NE England and heading past Gretna, Lockerbie, etc at around teatime.

I would like to stop off somewhere interesting but not too expensive for dinner, because we've overspent on cars this year... Anywhere recommended that does something like two courses for £20-25? We don't mind a detour to take in somewhere nice. Interesting (location or building, or history) is also good, and we like pretty much anything.

MrsSE will be at the helm of an MX5 (naturlich), so we're not fussed about drinks, just good food!

Cheers in advance!

DavieW

788 posts

114 months

Tuesday 17th September 2019
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We stayed here https://www.dryfesdalehotel.co.uk/ a couple of years ago and the food was excellent, especially the sizzler. Not far off the M74 either.

Heidfirst

183 posts

93 months

Wednesday 18th September 2019
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Slightly short (just off the M6 Kingstown, Carlisle junction) but Lounge on the Green? https://www.loungeonthegreen.co.uk

loskie

5,581 posts

126 months

Saturday 21st September 2019
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https://www.blackaddiehotel.co.uk/restaurant

Never been myself but it does have a good reputation.

Also worth a thought is:
http://auldgirthinn.co.uk/

On the way from Dumfries to Kirconnel.

ShampooEfficient

Original Poster:

4,274 posts

217 months

Sunday 22nd September 2019
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I can't lie, I forgot I'd asked about this until it was too late... Ended up eating a very average meal at a place in Moffat... Next time I will be better prepared and have a memory!
Thanks chaps.