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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.

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Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 4 times.
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Greene King - Abbot

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

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
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 twice.
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

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

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

Belhaven - 80/- TasteMatch Prediction

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Belhaven - 80/-
Belhaven - 80/- Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 6 times.
Belhaven - 80/-
Belhaven - 80/-

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times. at Robert The Bruce, Dumfries.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wolf - Sirius Dog Star TasteMatch Prediction

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Wolf - Sirius Dog Star
Wolf - Sirius Dog Star Red Ale • 4.4% Spotted once.
Wolf - Sirius Dog Star
Wolf - Sirius Dog Star

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

ABV 4.4%
Style Red Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Glamorgan - Thunderbird TasteMatch Prediction

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Glamorgan - Thunderbird
Glamorgan - Thunderbird Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted twice.
Glamorgan - Thunderbird
Glamorgan - Thunderbird

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

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Terrestrial channels only
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Outdoor seating area
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Free car parking nearby
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Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Nearby Station (750m)
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