Cavens Arms, Dumfries

Just an update on my previous reviews for this pub. We called again in September (2011). Still as good as ever, with great ale, great food and brilliant friendly staff. A beautiful extension has been built since our last visit and this has provided far more seating arrangements for food and drink.(Although the "bar area" has not changed so you can still sit there and sample some of the large selection of well kept real ales.) Another award for CAMRA local pub of the year, and no surprise at this.

I have already written a previous review of this pub. However at the beginning of July we spent another three days in Dumfries (as a stop over en-route to our ferry home to N.Ireland) I just had to sing this pub's praises again! Some of the best kept beer I have ever tasted.(I think we were there around the time of the previous reviewer "Ape Arrody" below, so I wont go into all the beers that were on). Had food in it each day we were there - excellent!! Service brilliant, Staff really friendly. A must if you are in Dumfries.

As you fight your way through the brass tassels on the door you are met by a sign saying please wait to be seated. However if youre just here for a pint walk straight in. Mainly diners so if you cant beat em me and wifey had a pretty decent meal. The beer range was totally superb get this Mouldons Mid Summer Gold Featherstones Chuzzlewit Old Speckled Hen Everards Tiger Phoenix Arizona Landlord But best of all Jaipur IPA at 1.95 a pint On the wall there was a solitary Queen of the South scarf, pictures of trees and lots of Pub of the year awards. This is definately the best pub in Dumfries. I even sneaked away while wifey was shopping and had another pint.

This pub has the best kept ale in Dumfries, my only gripe would be that is very, very full on a weekend night. Can't blame them for being good though. Several guest ales including one from Phoenix which is my local brewery. All the way to Dumfries to be served something I get at home all the time. Oh Well! Very friendly and efficient staff. It's a very good pub this.

This is a "must visit" pub, right in the town centre. CAMRA local pub of the year for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 - enough said !! A good mixture of regular and guest beers, all in perfect condition. An excellent range of good value meals are served each day from 11-30 am to 9-00 pm (except Monday). If you are in the Dumfries area don't miss this one!