The Globe Inn (Burns Howff), Dumfries

Another CAMRA Heritage Inventory listing in town, ** this time, up a narrow alley off the pedestrian precinct which certainly gives you a sense of character and history. In terms of where to sit it's all about the wood panelled wee snug to the left as you enter, via a sliding door. I was lucky to get in while it was quiet and had it to myself. Two hidden local ales at the main bar/dining area partially hidden by set of roofing slates (see pic) with very unusual pump handles (cedarwood?), my Five Kingdoms McGregor's Mild was a bit long in the tooth but drinkable (NBSS 2.5). Free comedy watching the fall-out of the whisky vault audit, with the long-serving/suffering barmaid being the only person who really seemed to have a handle on proceedings. Anyway, this one should be towards the top of the list – but get there in the downtime between lunch and dinner.