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Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 1345 reviews

What Natalie Powell likes about Blacksmiths:
My friends and I had an excellent coffee in this venue while on a Coach Trip. Was delighted to see that the venue was well laid out and had loads to offer in the way of food and drink. Will definitely be back. Would thoroughly recommend this place. View all feedback. What Margaret P doesn't like about Blacksmiths:
Stopped here for elevenses on route to holiday. Had wonderful scones with butter and jam and coffee. Sat in the sunny conservatory and listened to the piper before going for a look around the shops. Sandwiches and meals looked excellent so will stop here again for a meal. View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
2.4 ★ from 50 reviews
Alphabaz
08.08.2024 - 11:01

The worst breakfast in Scotland I have ever had. Saturday 10am (it opens at 9) three adults for full breakfasts at self service buffet. We had to wait for eggs...

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Margaret
08.08.2024 - 11:01

Stopped here for elevenses on route to holiday. Had wonderful scones with butter and jam and coffee. Sat in the sunny conservatory and listened to the piper bef...

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Simon
08.08.2024 - 11:01

Great shops but skip the restaurant. Undercooked soggy steak pie and apparently the fish chips are for coaches only ?

Kathryn
08.08.2024 - 11:01

Usually stop off here when travelling to or from Scotland. Nice coffee but the scones here are extremely crumbly and fell apart when I was trying to spread some...

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Henry
08.08.2024 - 11:01

I've been there many times when I was young now I'm old I don't go as much I used I remember the young people to run away to get married Gretna Green registry f...

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The Blacksmiths restaurant has received mixed reviews, with some customers expressing disappointment in the quality of the breakfast offerings. Complaints included overcooked eggs, greasy hash browns, and crumbly scones. However, others praised the venue for its excellent coffee, friendly service, and variety of food and drink options. The restaurant itself is rich in history and offers a unique atmosphere, with one visitor even mentioning the opportunity to steal a kiss under the famous Gretna Green kissing gate. Despite some shortcomings, many customers had positive experiences and would recommend the venue for future visits.

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5.0 ★ from 1 reviews
Natalie
10.12.2021 - 17:18

My friends and I had an excellent coffee in this venue while on a Coach Trip. Was delighted to see that the venue was well laid out and had loads to offer in th...

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Google
3.9 ★ from 484 reviews
Tripadvisor
3.4 ★ from 205 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
3.7 ★ from 605 reviews

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