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Haggis Scotch Egg / Garlic Aioli - The Back Street Restaurant, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

The Back Street Restaurant

4.6
4.6
217 Reviews
£25 and under
British
The Back Street is a first floor restaurant in the heart of Dumfries town centre. With an ever-changing menu full of locally sourced ingredients, chef & owner William Wakefield along with his wife Suzanne and their team are sure to have something for you. Try the signature Haggis Scotch Egg, a mouth watering steak, or perhaps some locally sourced Venison. Elderflower & Vodka Parfait for dessert? Yes Please! Enjoy your food with some of the fantastic cocktails, wine, gin, whisky and rum on offer. Suzanne's famous Pornstar Martini is to die for!


Sit back, relax, and enjoy the casual welcoming atmosphere in one of Dumfries' most fun and stylish restaurants and let William & Suzanne's team do the rest.




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2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 10 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    British, Scottish

  • Hours of operation

    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm

  • Phone number

    01387 248008

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

What 217 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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  1. Kevin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly staff. Meals cooked fresh and excellent standard.
  2. RogerJ

    Yorkshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent tasting food. Lamb could have been warmer. Friendly and attentive staff.
  3. SimonF

    Liverpool

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great food, nice staff, reasonably priced. Would definitely go back.
  4. FredT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Excellent. Scotch egg is amazing. I had the burger for main which was very good other that the sauce was far, far too salty. Other than that first rate and definitely recommend.
  5. PaulL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A great restaurant with really great food and a good choice of dishes on the menu. The staff were all brilliant, young, polite and very accommodating, they made our evening feel special. If l lived in this area l would eat here a lot and if you are in Dumfries l would recommend you to go to this restaurant.
  6. GailG

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely lovely, a little gem in the middle of Dumfries. Excellent food, lovely service & a great ambience - totally recommended
  7. JonathanB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    First visit to Back Street on a personal recommendation. The food and service were excellent and overall good value for money. Overall noise level was excessive for a relaxed dining experience but that was because of a single very large party who were happy and celebrating. Stepping out onto the street after eating was like leaving a rock concert - sudden silence and white noise in your head 😂
  8. GraceR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I regularly come to the back street and the food is always amazing. Cocktails are spot on and the staff are always friendly. Would 100% recommend coming here.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First visit here as it’s very popular and sometimes difficult to get a table. I had the Lamb mixed grill which was outstanding and the lamb was cooked to perfection. Amazing service and cocktails were spot on! Couldn’t fault our visit and will definitely be back. Really enjoyed it, thank you.
  10. KirstenA

    Dumfries and Galloway

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The setting and layout are relaxed and lovely. The staff were polite, efficient and friendly. The food was nice.
  11. LynM

    Glasgow

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Lovely food and service. It’s nice not to be rushed
  12. MichelleG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is absolutely delicious. I would highly recommend a visit to this restaurant. We will certainly be back very soon. Great atmosphere and you don't feel crammed in as there is ample space between the tables.
  13. SimonC

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Recommended.....nice people, food and ambiance...would definitely go again if in the area.
  14. LesF

    London

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Would never have found this place, upstairs above a shop - had not been for the apps - but glad we did! The food was cracking - well cooked, big portions and served with a smile! The room is a bit odd and quite brightly lit - so not a romantic first date ambience - but it was half full and there was a pleasant buzz. The haggis & black pudding scotch egg is superb as is the whisky cured salmon as starters. My wife had a big sirloin - a bit well cooked for medium rare, but delicious none the less! And I had the lamb mixed grill (rump, chop, sausages) - delicious! (Enormous - took one of the sausages home for the dog!) We had no room for dessert, but they looked interesting. Good, well priced, wine list. A lovely evening all round! Well done!!
  15. ZoMc

    Dumfries and Galloway

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a lovely place for dinner, staff really are friendly, food is delicious (especially the scotch egg!) and the cocktails are the tastiest in Dumfries for sure.
  16. RobS

    Dumfries and Galloway

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brilliant experience. Will recommend to others and be back for sure 😊
  17. RachelW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing dinner last night! Would definitely recommend.
  18. CarlyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful food, fast service for a great price, will definitely dine again!
  19. GraemeC

    Dumfries and Galloway

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Very good , small menue . We enjoyed the food we had . Will visit again.
  20. Anonymous

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always at The Back Street, food was amazing! First time at Burger Night though and we’ll be back. Fantastic!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great food made fresh with exciting flavours and great thought, both food and drink was of an amazing quality and great value for money, will definitely be back!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Dumfries and Galloway

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    This restaurant is a hidden gem!! We found it by searching Google for somewhere to eat when visiting Dumfries. We missed it earlier in the day when we walked past without realising it was there. The food is superb and fantastic value for money. The staff were all friendly and very helpful. I wouldn’t hesitate to eat there again if I am ever in the area. In fact I wish they would move to Sheffield!!
  23. AmandaM

    Dumfries and Galloway

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and lovely cocktails too! Really good menu - need to go back to try the rest 😋
  24. gmh12

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First visit but very impressed with their steak night special - delicious!
  25. KarenG

    Dumfries and Galloway

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food as always would highly recommend this restaurant
  26. TomM

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great little restaurant, very accommodating for unusual dietary requirements.
  27. Isabelle

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Nice atmosphere and nice food with great service and very discreet
  28. ChrisJ

    Dumfries and Galloway

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time visiting The Back Street - will definitely be back and would absolutely recommend to others. Lovely atmosphere in the restaurant, food was amazing (didn't realise a Chicken Kiev could taste so good) and the service was excellent - special mention to one of the waiters who we enjoyed a bit of a laugh and joke with. We'll be back soon 👍
  29. Steve

    London

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Food was excellent, scotch egg was great and the meat was cooked very well. Mozzarella starter was very basic but nice. Desert Pana Cotta was a little loose but had good flavour. Drinks were good with a good selection of wines. Service was awful.
  30. PeterS

    Dumfries and Galloway

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to end our holiday. Lovely food, lovely staff.
  31. DsCn

    Dumfries and Galloway

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Our first visit to The Back Street, but it will not be the last. Lovely food served by friendly staff. And good value for a three course meal with drinks.
  32. KeithP

    Dumfries and Galloway

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall fantastic experience at the back street. Will definitely visit again.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Dumfries and Galloway

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious freshly cooked food. Friendly staff. Good value for money.
  34. NorthernNic

    Cumbria

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely evening spent with friends, food was delicious, staff were friendly, nice atmosphere we will definitely be back
  35. Pops

    Dumfries and Galloway

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience4
    Our meal was lovely. Steaks were cooked to perfection. Service was good. Is my favourite restaurant be back soon. Well done.
  36. Louise

    Dumfries and Galloway

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful meal and cocktails. Service was excellent.
  37. AmandaM

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing meal and fantastic value thank you we will be back soon
  38. KarenH

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food with excellent service Tables well spaced out plenty of room. Warm friendly atmosphere. Varied choice on menu, highly recommend.
  39. Laura

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely meal, all well flavoured. Bit of a limited menu but I guess that's how you get quality. Staff very attentive. Excellent cocktails.
  40. RusselG

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our first time and we will be back as we had heard good things about it and they were all true.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

The Back Street Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 217 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 10 times today
Google Map for The Back Street Restaurant

103 Queensberry St, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway DG1 1BH

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Dumfries

  • Hours of operation

    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    British, Scottish

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

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