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Robert The Bruce, Dumfries

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Operator: Wetherspoon
81 Buccleuch Street, Dumfries, DG1 2AB (View on Google Map)
(01387) 270320
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This former Methodist Church, sensitively converted by Wetherspoon in 2001, has a relaxed atmosphere and is a popular meeting place in the town centre.

There is a pleasant outside seating area to the rear. The pub stands near the site where Robert the Bruce killed John Comyn in 1306 in an incident linked to Scotland’s fight for independence. The food menu offers a range of good value meals served all day, every day. Alcohol is served from 10am.Three changing beers are available.

It was the Local CAMRA Dumfries and Stewartry Branch Cider Pub of the Year 2019.

Historic Interest

A former Methodist Church.

Information for this venue is provided by the Dumfries & Stewartry - Sub Branch (Solway) Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Last updated
03/02/2025
Last surveyed
07/04/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
DUM/4
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
10:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
10:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
10:00am - Midnight
Thursday
10:00am - Midnight
Friday
10:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
10:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
11:00am - Midnight
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers (Guest ales are from regional and national breweries.) and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Belhaven - 80/- TasteMatch Prediction

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Belhaven - 80/-
Belhaven - 80/- Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 8 times.
Belhaven - 80/-
Belhaven - 80/-

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 8 times. at Robert The Bruce, Dumfries.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 4 times.
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Robert The Bruce, Dumfries.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 4 times.
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Robert The Bruce, Dumfries.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hadrian Border - Farne Island Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Hadrian Border - Farne Island Pale Ale
Hadrian Border - Farne Island Pale Ale Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 7 times.
Hadrian Border - Farne Island Pale Ale
Hadrian Border - Farne Island Pale Ale

Spotted 7 times. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Robert The Bruce, Dumfries.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hadrian Border - Ouseburn Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Hadrian Border - Ouseburn Porter
Hadrian Border - Ouseburn Porter Strong Porter • 5.2% Spotted 7 times.
Hadrian Border - Ouseburn Porter
Hadrian Border - Ouseburn Porter

Spotted 7 times. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Robert The Bruce, Dumfries.

ABV 5.2%
Style Strong Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hadrian Border - Secret Kingdom TasteMatch Prediction

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Hadrian Border - Secret Kingdom
Hadrian Border - Secret Kingdom Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 4 times.
Hadrian Border - Secret Kingdom
Hadrian Border - Secret Kingdom

Spotted 4 times. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Robert The Bruce, Dumfries.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted twice.
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Robert The Bruce, Dumfries.

ABV 3.4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hadrian Border - Tyneside Brown TasteMatch Prediction

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Hadrian Border - Tyneside Brown
Hadrian Border - Tyneside Brown Brown Ale • 4.7% Spotted 5 times.
Hadrian Border - Tyneside Brown
Hadrian Border - Tyneside Brown

Spotted 5 times. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Robert The Bruce, Dumfries.

ABV 4.7%
Style Brown Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
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Terrestrial channels only
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Outdoor seating area
Family Friendly Family Friendly
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Parking Parking
Free car parking nearby
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Smoking Smoking
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Nearby Station (750m)
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