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pitality. The owner's artwork complements the decor and cyclists are welcomed with a
shed and washing facilities out the back for bikes.

B&B

Torbay Lodge££
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( 01387-253922; www.torbaylodge.co.uk ; 31 Lovers Walk; s/d £29/60; ) This
high-quality guesthouse has beautifully presented bedrooms with big windows and gener-
ously sized en suites (and a single without); the good vibe is topped off by an excellent
breakfast.

Eating & Drinking

CAFE, BISTRO

Hullabaloo££
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( 01387-259679; www.hullabaloorestaurant.co.uk ; Mill Rd; lunch mains £5-9, dinner
mains £10-15; lunch daily, dinner Tue-Sat) The best eating option in Dumfries is this
cosy space upstairs at the Robert Burns Centre. For lunch there's wraps, melts and ciabat-
tas, but come dinner time it's inventive angles and interesting cuts and combinations.
There's a distinct Mediterranean flavour to the regularly-changing specials, including
expertly-prepared fish dishes and appetizing vegetarian choices. Closed Sundays from
October to Easter.

Cavens Arms£
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(20 Buccleuch St; mains £7-13; pub daily, food Tue-Sun) Engaging staff, ten real ales
on tap, and a warm contented buzz make this a legendary Dumfries pub. Generous por-
tions of typical pub nosh backed up by a long list of more adventurous daily specials
make it one of the town's most enjoyable places to eat too. If you were considering a
move to Dumfries, you'd want to make sure you lived within a block or two of here.

PUB

One Bank St£
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( 01387-279754; 1 Bank St; light meals £4-7; 10am-4pm Tue-Sat) This wee upstairs
room around the corner from the tourist office (look for the sign on the street) does gour-

CAFE