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Riverside Tap, Dumfries

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Opens Wed at 5:00pm
Friars Vennel, Dumfries, DG1 2RQ (View on Google Map)
07726 928724
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Single room bar, with outside tables on pavement, and rear partly covered beer garden, specialising in imported beers as well as ciders from UK (including Scotland).

Real Ale is available from one hand pump with up to 10 keg beer lines. It also offers an extensive range of bottled and canned beers, mini kegs, and take-out containers.

Coffee shop ambience, currently unique for Dumfries, with sofas and soft chairs, and absence of loud music. Available beers can be viewed via DigitalPour app and in-house.

Wines, spirits and soft drinks also available.

Occasional events including live music/poetry etc.

Popular with people who like a conversation, including families, and older professionals, and those interested in the very wide range of available beers and styles.

Beer is sold in 1/3 and 2/3 pint glasses.

Information for this venue is provided by the Dumfries & Stewartry - Sub Branch (Solway) Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
13/06/2025
Last surveyed
23/06/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
DUM/300
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
2:00pm - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 0 regular beers.

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Garden Garden
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
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Smoking Smoking
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Real Cider Real Cider
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (740m)
Dumfries

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