The Lochar Inn beer garden with outdoor tables and the inn lit for the evening

Edinburgh Road · Dumfries

Make your next stop The Lochar Inn

Good food, good drink and a warm welcome at a well-loved local inn in the heart of Dumfries.

What we offer

Three ways to feel at home

Whether you're joining us for dinner, a quiet drink or a celebration, we'll make you feel looked after.

Dining room tables laid for a celebration inside The Lochar Inn

01

The Dining Room

Relax over comforting pub favourites and carefully prepared plates in a warm, easy-going setting.

The blue bar and drinks selection inside The Lochar Inn

02

The Bar

Pull up a chair for a well-kept pint, a dram or something soft, served with genuine local hospitality.

Three views of The Lochar Inn function room

03

The Function Room

A welcoming private space for birthdays, family gatherings, celebrations and community occasions.

Catering for every gathering

Buffets & funeral teas

Choose a generous buffet for your celebration, or thoughtful and comforting funeral tea options with tea and coffee included. Delivery is available, while funeral teas can also be hosted at The Lochar Inn with no minimum party size.

Book outside catering

What's on

Reasons to gather

Live music

Selected evenings

Sunday lunch

A proper weekly favourite

Private celebrations

Made personal to your occasion

Community events

Bringing Dumfries together

Ask what's coming up

The gallery

Sunday roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and gravy at The Lochar InnThe blue bar and drinks selection inside The Lochar InnDining room tables laid for a celebration inside The Lochar InnThree views of The Lochar Inn function roomFresh pizzas and sides served from The Lochar Inn buffet spreadFestive buffet boards with antipasti, cheese and cakes at The Lochar Inn

Guest impressions

The feeling we aim for

“Friendly, attentive service that never feels hurried.”
A proper welcome
“Comforting plates, thoughtfully prepared and generously served.”
Food worth returning for
“A warm setting for the moments that bring people together.”
A place to celebrate
Guests gathered around long tables for a celebration meal inside The Lochar Inn

Our place

A local inn, made for good company.

The Lochar Inn is a welcoming place to eat, drink and spend time together. From an easy meal with friends to a family celebration in our function room, everything begins with genuine hospitality.

You'll find us on Edinburgh Road in Dumfries, within easy reach of Locharbriggs, Heathhall, Georgetown and the town centre.

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Get in touch

Plan your visit

Address
Edinburgh Road
Dumfries, DG1 1TZ
Telephone
01387 443214
Facebook
@thelochar