Business Details
Welcome to The Clachan Inn - Galloways Award-Winning Pub
The Clachan Inn is an award-winning pub nestled in the picturesque village of St John's Town of Dalry on the edge of Galloway Forest Park. Our establishment combines traditional hospitality with modern comforts, offering exceptional food, drink, and accommodation in a region of outstanding natural beauty. Our experienced team crafts menus using locally sourced, seasonal produce, ensuring every guest enjoys a memorable dining experience. With six well-appointed rooms, we provide a peaceful retreat complemented by hearty Scottish breakfasts. Recognised by CAMRA and Visit Scotland, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming hub for walkers, cyclists, and visitors exploring the Southern Upland Way.Our bar features an extensive selection of real ales, craft beers, and spirits, while our Bothy offers a charming dining space with rustic charm. We have maintained a strong reputation for excellence through years of dedication to quality and customer satisfaction. Our facilities include drying rooms for outdoor enthusiasts, gun safes, and secure bike storage, catering to diverse interests. The inns strategic location makes it an ideal base for exploring Galloways landscapes, from Dark Sky Country to world-class mountain biking trails. We remain committed to preserving our heritage while adapting to meet the needs of contemporary guests.
Services
Award-Winning Pub
Traditional Scottish Breakfast
Real Ale Selection
Scenic Accommodation
Outdoor Activity Hub
Highlights and features
- We have won multiple CAMRA Pub of the Year awards for excellence in real ale provision.
- Our menus feature locally sourced, seasonal produce with dietary requirement accommodations.
- We offer tailored facilities for outdoor enthusiasts including drying rooms and secure storage.
- Our Bothy dining area combines rustic charm with award-winning culinary expertise.
- We are strategically located adjacent to the Southern Upland Way and Galloway Forest Park.
Associations and certifications
- CAMRA Pub of the Year
- Visit Scotland Thistle Awards
What people say
Award-winning service
Scenic location
Excellent real ales
Comfortable accommodation
Seasonal local cuisine
Services
Award-Winning Pub
Our pub has received multiple CAMRA Pub of the Year awards, serving exceptional real ales, craft beers, and spirits in a traditional setting. The bar features unfined and unfiltered hoppy beers alongside Scottish gins and malt whiskies. Guests enjoy the atmospheric Bothy with its stone hearth and pine walls, complemented by board games and books.
Traditional Accommodation
Six en-suite rooms include family, double, twin, and single options with amenities like WiFi, tea/coffee facilities, and gun safes. Rooms accommodate dogs for an additional fee, with drying facilities available. All stays include a traditional Scottish breakfast prepared to dietary requirements.
Local Cuisine
Our award-winning kitchen uses locally sourced, seasonal ingredients to create menus accommodating all dietary needs. Services range from casual bar meals to refined restaurant dining, with advance notice required for special requirements. The menu adapts to seasonal produce availability.
Outdoor Facilities
We cater to outdoor enthusiasts with drying rooms, secure bike storage, and rod/wader storage. The inn's location provides direct access to the Southern Upland Way, Galloway Forest Park, and 7 Stanes mountain biking trails. Staff can arrange shooting ground contacts and fishing permits.
Event Hosting
The Bothy offers a distinctive event space with rustic charm, suitable for private dining and celebrations. The venue combines historical features with modern comforts, featuring a stone hearth and pine-clad walls. Capacity and booking details available upon request.
Questions
What are The Clachan Inn's opening hours?
We are open Wednesday–Sunday: 12:00–22:30 (Wed/Thu), 12:00–23:00 (Fri/Sat), and 12:00–22:00 (Sun). Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Does the inn accommodate dietary requirements?
Yes, our kitchen adapts menus for most dietary needs with advance notice required for special requirements.
Are pets allowed in the accommodation?
Selected rooms accept well-behaved dogs for £15 per dog per stay with prior arrangement.
What outdoor activity facilities do you provide?
We offer drying rooms, secure bike storage, rod/wader storage, and local activity contacts for fishing, shooting, and cycling.
Is parking available at the inn?
While not explicitly mentioned, our rural location provides ample space for guest vehicle parking.
What awards has The Clachan Inn received?
We've won CAMRA Pub of the Year (2016, 2018, 2019) and Visit Scotland Thistle Awards for friendliest bar.
