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Travellers' Choice2023
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Bar, Seafood, British, Pub, Scottish
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
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Reviewed 1 week ago

This place is a revelation! Fantastically inventive use of the freshest local ingredients prepared with the greatest skill and respect. Don’t miss a chance to visit- currently there’s an astounding festive menu which is as generous as it is tasty- absolutely fabulous value and well...worth the drive. The best food treat ever and kind and happy staff- woohoo! We’ll be back as soon as we can make it! Also fabulous beer from their brewery.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Callum Harvey, Owner at The Steam Packet Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 6 days ago

Thank you so much for your lovely review and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay, it was our absolute pleasure looking after you and we look forward to your next visit

Reviewed 1 week ago

Gorgeous meal at The Steam Packet last night, the food was delicious and inventive, lots of variety on the menu, the staff are warm and welcoming and the pub sparkled with lights and Christmas decorations!

Date of visit: November 2023
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Callum Harvey, Owner at The Steam Packet Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you so much for your lovely review..we are glad you enjoyed your evening and look forward to seeing you again

Reviewed 25 October 2023

Brought the family back for another meal, and I have to say the food was even better than before!!! Service 10 out of 10 lovely warm atmosphere, highly recommended!!!!💙❤💙

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 17 October 2023

If you are travelling to the Isle of Whithorn, this is the place to eat. The owners have made this a beautiful place to stay and to enjoy food and drink. We had the Fish and Chips and the Boar Burger which were very tasty....The homemade tomato ketchup is delightful. They also stock local beer. We were so impressed that we booked in for breakfast the next day which was equally as good. The service was friendly and attentive. We will visit again 😊More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Callum Harvey, Owner at The Steam Packet Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 18 October 2023

Thanks for your lovely review and we are delighted you enjoyed both lunch and.dinner with us .we look forward to your next visit

Reviewed 8 October 2023 via mobile

Two couples both with dogs were made welcome from the moment we arrived. Lovely food, delicious starter’s (lobster ravioli being a highlight) and quality mains (a mix of Ox cheek, pork, pheasant and beef Wellington between us) all with good service. Would definitely recommend a...visit if in the area.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Callum Harvey, Owner at The Steam Packet Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 9 October 2023

Thank you for your review and it's great to receive such nice comments . We are glad you enjoyed and look forward to you returning

Reviewed 6 October 2023

We both had the partridge from the specials menu. Beautifully cooked and loved that it was locally sourced! Attentive service and would HIGHLY recommend!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Callum Harvey, Owner at The Steam Packet Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 9 October 2023

Thank you for reviewing us and it's great to hear you enjoyed the partridge . We look forward to you joining us again

Reviewed 2 October 2023

I have been coming here for many years on and off whilst travelling with work and wouldn't usually comment. However, there something not just not right with this place and I feel the present management are just there to make a quick buck whilst everything...falls apart. The gents toilet cubicles are in a right mess with either being closed off or toilets seats hanging off for over 4 months. And for the beer!! How can you run out so often when the pubs brewery is just down the road. Food is okay but slightly overpriced then again most places are now daysMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Callum Harvey, Owner at The Steam Packet Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 9 October 2023

If you have been coming for years you will know just how much me have actually spent since buying into the packet, complete new floors, and refurb , tables chairs ,bedrooms and carpets etc etc so certainly not here to make a quick buck as...More

Reviewed 22 September 2023

We were quickly welcomed and shown to our reserved table. Our drnks order was also taken and delivered. We decided to order main course and dessert. I had a lovely Beef Wellington (medium rare) and my wife really enjoyed her Barbary Duck which was cooked...to her choice of medium. We were very satisfied with the quality and quantity of food. The restaurant was busy and the only negative of our meal was that the staff did not seem to notice that we had finished the mains. I had to call a waitress over to ask for dessert menus. We had a Gingerbread Cheesecake and a Chocolate Almond Dartois. The ice cream was delicious. A nice touch was that as my wife has mobility issues, she was shown to a downstairs staff toilet. The total cost for the meal and drinks was £74.30, not cheap but worth it.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Callum Harvey, Owner at The Steam Packet Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 26 September 2023

Thank you very much for taking time to review us it's great to get positive feed back. I sincerely apologise for the wait for a dessert menu and we have followed this up to make sure it doesn't happen again. We look forward to your...More

Reviewed 19 September 2023

Very popular so book ahead and ask for lobster in advance. Best lobster ever! Steaks and beef wellington also excellent.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Callum Harvey, Owner at The Steam Packet Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 19 September 2023

Thank you for reviewing us and we are very happy you enjoyed the food . We are lucky in that lobsters are usually just a text away and I believe we have the best butcher in the region in Ballard's. We look forward to your...More

Reviewed 19 September 2023

A perfect base when staying in the village. Michelin standard meals. Good variety of drinks. Cannot wait to return.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Callum Harvey, Owner at The Steam Packet Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 19 September 2023

Thank you for your kind review and we delighted you enjoyed the food and drink, we look forward to your next visit

Reviewed 16 September 2023

Pub and restaurant only. Friendly staff with great service, ambiance left something to be desired (we sat in back) but the food was fantastic. Get the lobster ravioli or two!!! Sea bream was well prepared and perfectly served. Ribeye was perfectly cooked to order.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Callum Harvey, Owner at The Steam Packet Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 16 September 2023

Thank you for your review . Glad you enjoyed the your meal, the lobster ravioli is extremely popular ..we hope to see you again

Reviewed 16 September 2023 via mobile

Excellent food and friendly service in a beautiful location. The craft beers are also superb - always end up taking a box or two home with us.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Callum Harvey, Owner at The Steam Packet Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 16 September 2023

Thank you for taking time to review us and we are glad you enjoy the packet ..we look forward to your next visit

Reviewed 13 September 2023 via mobile

Very friendly staff, popular with locals & tourists & dog friendly in both the bar & restaurant. Excellent local ale “Private Idaho 7” brewed in the village at Five Kingdoms Brewery. Went in for a couple of drinks & ended up with the fish &...chips as they looked amazing. They didn’t disappoint - gorgeous fresh white fish, light batter, perfect chips served with homemade lime & capor mayo & homemade ketchup. Would not hesitate in recommending or coming back here if we’re in the area again.More

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Callum Harvey, Owner at The Steam Packet Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 14 September 2023

Thank you for taking time to review us and it's great to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Five kingdoms consistently keep coming up with amazing ales and stouts. It's definately been fish and chip weather and we are delighted you enjoyed. We look...More

Reviewed 11 September 2023

My mum moved recently and lived by. I had heard good things so popped on over for a meal and was blown away! The food was well presented and delicious. When discussing price I would say it's well worth it. I had the good fortune...of speaking to the chef who told me it is his goal to source all the food as locally as possible and even shared with me their sources so I could buy the meat to cook at home. Wonderful place with great staff, food and atmosphere.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 8 September 2023

Probably the best fish and chips you can possibly have, none better. Great beers too. Lovely people.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Callum Harvey, Owner at The Steam Packet Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 8 September 2023

Thank you very much for your.review. we are glad you enjoyed your fish and chips, it has been perfect weather for it by the harbour .

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Think 10 or 10.30 can’t quite remember, but call them they are very helpful nothing was too much trouble when we stayed
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Sorry we are closed Christmas Eve, Christmas day and boxing day
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Lunch is 12-2 and dinner is 5.30-9
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The Steam Packet Inn is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5