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The Bank Bar and Tapas — Restaurants in Dumfries

The Bank Bar and Tapas

RestaurantsDumfries

4.4 out of 5 stars4.4(359 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1387 252552
4 Bank St, Dumfries DG1 2NS, United Kingdom
£20–30

About The Bank Bar and Tapas

On Bank St in Dumfries, The Bank Bar and Tapas is a restaurant serving tapas-style small plates from a 65-item menu. Food runs on a deal of three dishes per person, and the list includes halloumi and ribs. Dessert is available as an extra. The drinks list is extensive, with cocktails like the Kir Royale of Chambord, Prosecco and blueberry, plus a mocktail menu and a virgin option. The building has two storeys with space for larger groups, and the booth seating comes with a bar to rest feet on instead of a floor. Walk-ins are taken without a booking, and the team brings food and drinks to the table.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs

Menu & Prices

65 dishes · mains £4–11
  • Fruit Cocktail Peach, Passionfruit, Pineapple & Mango£4.50
  • Pink Lemonade Raspberry, Elderflower & Lemonade£4.50
  • Celibate Martini Passionfruit, Orange, Lime, Lemonade Shot£4.50
  • Virgin Piña Colada Pineapple, Lemon, Coconut, Milk£4.25
  • Almost Aperol Spritz Martini Vibrante, Nozeco, Soda£5.50
  • Kir Royale Chambord, Prosecco, Blueberry£9.00
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Reviews

4.4/5
359 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention 3 dishes tapas deal, generous tapas portions, cocktails and mocktails and crispy chili beef.

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Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often single out the generous tapas portions, with several describing the dishes as filling and free of silly wee helpings, especially on the three-dish set deal. The crispy chili beef with prawn crackers is named as the standout, while the ribs, sweet and sour pork, tempura prawns, halloumi, crispy chicken and white chocolate profiteroles also draw praise. Cocktails are called delicious and phenomenal, and one diner with dietary restrictions found plenty of options, including a mocktail menu bigger than most. Staff are described as friendly, helpful and attentive. The main complaint is uneven cooking: reviewers report soggy street corn, panko cauliflower and chips, and one found the gnocchi overcooked and flavourless. One also found the booth seating uncomfortable, with the floor too far away to rest feet. Several walked in without a booking on busy nights, including a party of six and a festival evening, and were seated straight away.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “Delicious food. Huge selection of tapas. Staff very friendly and helpful. We went at lunchtime and they were in no rush for us to leave. Highly recommend!”
  • Google user
    “Fabulous location, staff were very attentive, checked if we needed drinks regularly. The food was lovely we went for the 3 dishes for £23. My partner had the virgin which was beautiful. Would recommend. Despite it being busy because of a the local Guid Nychburris festival we were seated straight away. The atmosphere was friendly and not too noisy.”
  • Google user
    “I was thrilled and excited to find a place that can so easily cater to my intolerances and dietary restrictions. We had lunch today to celebrate our wedding anniversary and the food was stunning. The standout dish was the crispy chili beef with prawn crackers. I cannot recommend it enough. We also had the squid, the katsu cauliflower bites, greek lamb kebab, steak fries, halloumi, salted caramel tart and white chocolate profiteroles (which my husband was raving about for ages afterwards). I had PLENTY of options to choose from, rather than the usual small handful I find at restaurants, and I could happily have worked my way through the rest of the menu. Not only is the quality of the food stunning, but the portion sizes are fantastic. I did not expect, with them being tapas dishes, that they would contain as much as they did. The mocktail menu too was bigger than most and wasn't just fruit juices mixed together. I can't think of anything that could have improved it. The staff member who served us was lovely and my communication on messenger with the owner was wonderful too. I am gutted that we live so far away from this restaurant because if we were closer, we would absolutely be coming back frequently. If you live in the area, make sure to keep visiting them.”
  • Google user
    “Popped into The Bank Bar and Tapas last night without a booking. They were busy, but the staff were super helpful and managed to sort a table for the six of us. All the food was really nice and we had a great time. Definitely recommend if you’re in Dumfries!”
  • Google user
    “£22 for 3 dishes is quite the steal. The dishes are actually quite big which is nice as many other tapas will give you 3 pieces of calamari and charge you £7. I was completely full just on my own and I could see this filling up two people. Food was good. Philly cheese steak maybe could be a bit more seasoned. Staff are lovely and the place is beautiful. Would recommend.”

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Popular for lunch

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Free street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Dine-in
  • Good for kids
  • Bar onsite
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  • Cozy
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Dessert
Offerings· 6
  • Alcohol
  • Cocktails
  • Hard liquor
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Dining options· 4
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Seating
  • Table service
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Parking· 1
  • Usually plenty of parking
Family-friendly· 3
  • Has changing table(s)
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
Highlights· 3
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list
Atmosphere· 3
  • Casual
  • Trendy
  • Upscale
Accessibility· 2
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Planning· 1
  • Dinner reservations recommended

Location

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