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The Globe Inn (Burns Howff), Dumfries
Dumfries
DG1 2JA
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Quinno _ left this review about The Globe Inn (Burns Howff)
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.
On 20th February 2024
- rating: 7
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Old Boots left this review about The Globe Inn (Burns Howff)
An ancient pub with Burns associations, looks old outside but inside is one of the better class of establishments in Dumfries, no neds. The best part for old codgers like myself is the small snug by the entrance, the lounge bar is nice enough but more like a dining room. It is all matchboard walls in dark varnish with stained glass to one side and pictures on the other. A short counter is home to a horseshoe of standard kegs and three hand pulls of unusual design, there is also a large (200 odd) range of malts. The staff wear black trews and shirts topped off with a tartan waistcoat and the service is good but restaurant style.
On 12th July 2021
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custodian 42 left this review about The Globe Inn (Burns Howff)
Room to left and long room to the right with the bar at its start. Two hand pumps, one on, but weak strength. Rest usual keg rubbish.
On 30th July 2017
- rating: 3
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Peter Rydings left this review about The Globe Inn (Burns Howff)
What a find tucked away down a back alleyway to me it was the best pub we found that day had a very good pint of Grace 4.3%Sellers Brewery just time for one pint would have stayed longer but not enough time to get as many pubs in as possible in 3 hour stay. Its a must to call in when in Dumfries The McKewans 70s was on top form
On 22nd May 2014
- rating: 10
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Tex Icecubes left this review about Globe Inn
The Globe Inn tucked away down an alleyway in the pedestrian precinct. According to a sticker in the window it was voted by the Guardian and Observer newspapers as one of the best summer pubs 2009.
One large room at the back mainly comprising of diners and couple of smaller rooms. Not forgetting the beer garden, quite a good sun trap.
There were 2 real ales available (Duechars and a local brew called Criffel). Tried the Criffel which was slightly cloudy although I have had a decent pint in here on a few occasions.
The pub has frequent entertainment so its probably a different place on an evening.
Its OK 6.
On 9th July 2010
- rating: 6
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ROB Camra left this review about Globe Inn
Fine pub with strong Robert Burns connections. Due to this it can get rather touristy and it is on the Burns trail so suddenly 12 Americans descend on the place all asking for a "glass of British ale". Has a tiny snug in the middle of the pub which is full of local characters, one of whom played us a tune on his mouth organ. Has a couple of cask ales but nothing out of the ordinary, but it's worth a visit for the friendly welcome and the craic. If you're over 6 foot remember to duck.
On 27th April 2010
- rating: 7
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