Location: Gretna Green
Top Restaurants in Gretna Green
Top Things to do in Gretna Green
Best British food near Gretna Green, Scotland, United Kingdom
Reviews on British food in Gretna Green, Scotland, United Kingdom. Gretna Green is a village in the south of Scotland famous for runaway weddings. It is in Dumfriesshire, near the mouth of the River Esk and was historically the first village in Scotland, following the old coaching route from London to Edinburgh. Gretna Green railway station serves both Gretna Green and Gretna. The Quintinshill rail crash, the worst rail crash in British history (226 recorded deaths), occurred near Gretna Green in 1915.
Things to do in Gretna Green
10. The Sycamore Tree Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By 516rachela
Stopped here as didn't want to head towards Carlisle and was perfect for what we wanted, good selection of breakfast and lunch options that aren't fancy but are filling. On street parking available nearby. Service very friendly and helpful. Food was tasty and arrived quickly even though cafe was busy. Accessible ground floor toilet facilities. Would definitely recommend for lunch. I'm not needing GF options but think they had more on the menu than anywhere else I've seen recently! :)
9. Harry Ramsden
Overall Ratings
3 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Nilindy
Full English breakfast on a winterâs morning for less than £12 really hit the mark. Probably a good place to go if you are visiting the local outlets.
8. Blacksmiths Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By ranjanapathak
Our tour operator stopped here for half an hour while going from London to Glasgow. A good place to have coffee and nice sandwich to eat and relax for some time. Good service. Clean place.
7. The Station
Overall Ratings
4 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By sandy P
Before you even walk into the front door you are greeted by a recently totally refirbished hotel with new paintwork, gardens and Stephenson's rocket like locomotive. On entering the hotel the immediate impact is of elegance. Fantastic fit-out recreating a train setting decorated in tartan. Modern bar is highlighted with an inbuilt light display and the tv when not on doubles as a mirror.Now the best part, the food! Head chef, Sam served under Heston Blumfeld and it shows. The menu has something to please everyone. I had the swordfish and my wife had duck breast (the jus was intense and sweet). Presentation and taste was worthy of world class recognition. The raspberry brulee was outstanding (as good as any worlclass restaurant I have visited in the last 40 years) and the apple and blackberry crumble was to die for.If this place was transported into a major city it would truly deserve a Michelin hat or Rosette. Fantastic place, food, ambiance and staff. Extremely well priced (you would pay double for the same in London). Surely the head chef, Sam will be deserving of recognition soon.If you are driving anywhere to/from Scotland this is worth the detour.
6. Smiths
Overall Ratings
3 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Pumpkin V
We came here to get married and had the most amazing day. The room, the food, the staff - absolutely first rate, really couldn't fault any of it. We wanted a quiet, stress free wedding and that's exactly what we got. I would highly recommend Sharon and her team at Spoilt for beauty treatments. Many, many thanks to everyone at Smith's :)
5. Hazeldene restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By LoubyLouBristol
Truly awful. Hopelessly disorganised.Slowest ever service.Food not bad but didn't warrant the one hour 20 minute wait.It wasn't exactly complicated cuisine.The bar next door was full of rowdy drunks.Are you serious, all our checks are time stamped and we would consider 20 minutes a long time, as for the bar being full of rowdy drunks, we do have clientele than like to laugh and enjoy themselves but rowdy drunks, most are self employed local businessmen and we do not attract the local youth. We do occasionally get a noisy wedding party in the bar, but we cant put people out for celebrating.
4. Chainmail Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By snowysfather
Positives:-Staff were / are magnificent, very polite and seem to genuinely care about the product and service that goes with it-Lovely setting, very cosy and welcoming-CleanNegatives:-The A la Carte was way overpriced for what it was-Food well cooked, but not hot enoughWe would come again, but stick to the bar menu. As stated, the staff are great, thank you to them.
3. The Gretna Inn
Overall Ratings
3 based on 440 reviews
Reviewed By Gordon C
Great pub just opposite the Gateway Village shopping centre. Lovely day we walked down from Smiths Hotel for a couple of drinks before my wedding. 6 of us there, sitting outdoors having our first drink, then the guys went inside for a couple of drinks and pool competition. Lovely service,good prices,nice and tidy.
2. Solway lodge hotel resturant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By Wino1962
Ate here on Friday 19th on our way up from England (Great halfway-stop by the way)Great menu especially for coeliacs (GF Yorkshire Puds!)Freshly cooked food, good portions and very good service from our waitress.Fair prices for this area.Nice clean establishment What this place does it does it wellGive it a try
The 10 Best Things to Do in Gretna Green, United Kingdom (UK)
1. The Old Toll Bar Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 201 reviews
Reviewed By Rob D
We stopped here for breakfast en route to Scotland and it was everything we hoped it would be. Traditionally Scottish, good food served fairly quickly, child friendly and friendly, helpful staff. Would thoroughly recommend and would definitely stop again if we are in the area.
