The Back Street Restaurant

4.8 (562)

£25 and under

British

103 Queensberry St, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway DG1 1BH

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem

The Back Street is a first floor restaurant in the heart of Dumfries town centre. With an ever-changing menu full of locally sourced ingredients, chef & owner William Wakefield along with his wife Suzanne and their team are sure to have something for you. Try the signature Haggis Scotch Egg, a mouth watering steak, or perhaps some locally sourced Venison. Elderflower & Vodka Parfait for dessert? Yes Please! Enjoy your food with some of the fantastic cocktails, wine, gin, whisky and rum on offer. Suzanne's famous Pornstar Martini is to die for!

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the casual welcoming atmosphere in one of Dumfries' most fun and stylish restaurants and let William & Suzanne's team do the rest.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Scottish
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
01387 248008
Website
https://thebackstreetdumfries.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
103 Queensberry St, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway DG1 1BH
Area
Dumfries
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Reviews

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4.8

(562)

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.8Value

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Review summary

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The Back Street Restaurant in Dumfries is a delightful dining experience with "super friendly staff" and "fantastic" food. Known for its varied menu and perfectly executed dishes, this restaurant is praised for its relaxing atmosphere and attentive service. It's a "great experience" with "reasonable pricing" and "great value," making it a must-visit.

562 Reviews

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Barbara
Dumfries and Galloway5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good was delicious, cannot fault it so tasty. Staff were lovely and could not do enough for you. Meal was not rushed there was time in between courses which was good. Will definitely be back
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kirsty
Dumfries and Galloway1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 June 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to The Back Street to celebrate our anniversary. Food was beautiful and staff were attentive
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Lis
Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 June 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff are always so lovely and friendly and offer great service. Food was great as always. Looking forward to visiting again.
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Kevin
Inverness / Scottish Highlands1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 June 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Back Street in Dumfries is superb. I can safely say it's my favourite place to eat in Dumfries. It has a varied menu, with dishes that excite and they are executed perfectly by William and his team in the kitchen. Over time we have got to know the staff and they are exceptional. They are extremely warm and attentive. It's just always a delight to visit. We will be back as soon as possible. I cant rate it highly enough. It's fantastic.
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Emma
Glasgow/Lanarkshire2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 5 June 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We have previously had lovely meals here, however this visit was very disappointing. The food was excessively salty, this was not pleasant (we drank two jugs of water between us) and it also tainted our taste and enjoyment of our £42 bottle of wine. We felt rushed - there was no break between starter and main courses, this also meant we were so full that we couldn’t finish our main courses. The staff were apologetic when we complained, but did not offer any resolution (other than to take our unfinished food home), we felt this was an inadequate response. We could hear singing, whistling and swearing from the kitchen as we ate, which was not a very relaxing environment. One of the most expensive and unenjoyable sub-hour dining experiences we have had.
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John
Angus/Fife5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 May 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service, waitress was brilliant and nothing was too much trouble. Really great food, menu not huge but everything sounded tempting. VERY noisy with a group of very loud females who would have been better suited in Whetherspoons, however didn’t spoil our evening
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Catherine
Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 29 May 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Booked last minute after arriving in the area. Food was amazing and reasonably priced. Great service and nice relaxing atmosphere.
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Steve
Dumfries and Galloway4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 May 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always. Excellent service. Food was delicious. Cannot fault this place. Five stars all round.
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Susan
Dumfries and Galloway2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 May 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Prompt, professional service. Prices fair and good very fresh and tasty. Great fries! Would come back.
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Sharon
Glasgow/Lanarkshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 May 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always a great experience to eat at The Back St. The food and the service is always exceptionsl
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Scottish
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
01387 248008
Website
https://thebackstreetdumfries.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
103 Queensberry St, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway DG1 1BH
Area
Dumfries
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

FAQs

Wednesday evenings are ideal, The Back Street’s popular Steak Night is a midweek highlight, with guests praising the sharing sirloin, generous sides and great value.

Yes, The Back Street is well suited to date night, with guests reporting anniversary visits, attentive service and a relaxed, intimate atmosphere for a special evening.

Guests commonly describe portions as generous and filling, several reviews praise large portions, generous seafood dishes and hearty sharing steaks.

The Back Street sits on the first floor with an airy upstairs dining room and an adjoining bar area, giving a bright, relaxed space for dinner.

The Back Street feels warm, casual and lively, an airy upstairs dining room with friendly, attentive staff creates a welcoming, often buzzing atmosphere many guests enjoy.

Yes, The Back Street offers a full drinks list, from cocktails (including Suzanne’s famed Pornstar Martini) to wine, gin, whisky and rum, and guests often praise the cocktails and wine.

Wednesday, Steak Night is a guest favourite at The Back Street, praised for its value and the sharing sirloin deal.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, everyday clothes are appropriate and nothing formal is expected.

Yes, The Back Street is family-friendly: guests note a kids menu and praise the accommodating staff and successful family visits.

Yes, The Back Street runs a dedicated Steak Night deal: the Steak Night menu centres on a 16oz sharing sirloin with macaroni cheese, chips and peppercorn sauce, a midweek favourite praised for its value.

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Menu

The Steak Night Deal

16oz Sharing Sirloin Steak

Triple Cooked Chips

Peppercorn Sauce

Macaroni Cheese

The Wines

Tempranillo Syrah

Airén Moscatel

Solara Rosé

The Sides

Beer Battered Onion Rings£3.50

Parmesan & Truffle Fries£6.00

Fried Mushrooms£3.50

2 x Fried Nith Valley Eggs£2.50

Tenderstem Broccoli£4.00

Garlic & Chilli Prawns£5.50

Diane or Blue Cheese Upgrade£1.00

Extra Macaroni Cheese£5.00

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