The Restaurant

Casual dining in Dumfries

The Back Street are extremely passionate about food and serve up modern British cuisine in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. We are right in the centre of Dumfries and the perfect starting point for a great night out. 

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Steak Night

Wednesdays Only

£60

Serves 2

The Bar

No dining experience would be complete without the perfect drink, and at The Back Street we’ve got you covered. Whether it be wine, local ale, one of our many gins or a cocktail and coffee after dinner, you’re sure to not be disappointed. 

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Opening Times

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 5pm - 10:30pm
  • Thursday 5pm - 10:30pm
  • Friday 5pm - 10:30pm
  • Saturday 5pm - 10:30pm
  • Sunday Closed

Opening Times

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 5pm - 10:30pm
  • Thursday 5pm - 10:30pm
  • Friday 5pm - 10:30pm
  • Saturday 5pm - 10:30pm
  • Sunday Closed

Reviews

  • star rating  I was trying to find adequate wording that would express how much I enjoyed my burger. I realised that being a big fan of Gordon Ramsay and a follower of... read more

    avatar thumb clintmacleod123
    14/08/2020

    star rating  A great meal for our group of 6 to celebrate a 21st birthday. The menu is varied and fully catered for my gluten free diet. The starters were very generous... read more

    avatar thumb Go280314
    03/02/2020

    star rating  We were in the area for a few days and decided to visit for dinner and I’m so glad we did. The food was fantastic! We both had the haggis... read more

    avatar thumb Floyd1874
    10/10/2021
  • star rating  Yet another great meal at the backstreet, I had the flat iron steak for my main and was cooked to perfection, my wife had duck for her main and it... read more

    avatar thumb DayTrip621219
    18/06/2023

    star rating  Husband and I went here for dinner tonight and it was excellent. Breaded brie and Turkey croquettes for starters were amazing. Chicken supreme and burger were excellent. Compliments to William... read more

    avatar thumb 770samanthaj
    29/01/2022

    star rating  I organised and attended a ‘retirement do’ at the back street. They went above and beyond to make the organisation smooth..The staff are friendly and make a fantastic cocktail (or... read more

    avatar thumb alisont170
    10/11/2021
  • star rating  I recently visited the back street with a friend after telling them all about my favourite restaurant. The scotch egg, brilliant as always. I had the chicken kiev for main... read more

    avatar thumb foodieworld90
    01/02/2022

    star rating  Best meal out in a long long time! 4 of us Hogmany Cant fault anything. Cant wait to try Sunday Lunch 10/10

    avatar thumb RR022MUR
    27/01/2020

    star rating  Go eat here.. Just go.. stop reading pretentious reviews and go eat. Not much else I can say to drive the praise home.

    avatar thumb daniellL6702LD
    23/09/2022
  • star rating  We had an amazing meal at the back street. The menu is fantastic, I wanted to order everything! Lovely service from staff too. I will be back very soon!

    avatar thumb brazenella
    14/10/2020

    star rating  This place is amazing! Visited with a friend tonight and had the spring rolls, mac 'n' cheese and the chocolate brownie...can't fault a single thing, was amazing! Tastiest meal I've... read more

    avatar thumb MissSassyP
    18/11/2020

    star rating  I have been to the Backstreet several times at night and have enjoyed a good cross section of the menu so I decided to try Sunday lunch - of course... read more

    avatar thumb DavidG8019
    01/02/2020
  • star rating  Came here on a recommendation of a family member we were visiting in Dumfries. It certainly didn't disappoint.
    2meter spacing between all tables a great change from the restaurants trying... read more

    avatar thumb Sbogart1888
    30/11/2020

    star rating  Have been twice now with my partner and will definitely be back another time. First visit was for dinner and we both enjoyed it, while we recently went for Sunday... read more

    avatar thumb SMTID
    19/10/2020

    star rating  We found this place by chance and what a find! Couldn’t fault it. The food was excellent, the staff were really helpful and friendly and not too expensive either.

    avatar thumb annandmurray
    16/06/2022

The Back Street
103 Queensberry Street
Dumfries 
DG1 1BH