The Black Bull Inn, Moffat

The Black Bull Inn, Moffat Est 1568, we are a dog friendly gastropub/hotel/Sunday Carvery. Scotland’s National Bard, Robert Burns was once a regular.

We featured on C4’s, ‘4 In A Bed’ in 2024 and were named one of ‘Britain’s cosiest pubs with rooms’ by The Mail On Sunday 2025.

We’ve always been complete suckers for a cute pup here at The Black Bull Inn,  but it’s been a while since we met one as...
31/07/2026

We’ve always been complete suckers for a cute pup here at The Black Bull Inn, but it’s been a while since we met one as adorable as Benji - an eight week old St Bernard who visited recently, before heading across the Irish Sea to start life with his new family.

Benji’s humans broke up their trip with an overnight stay before heading home to Ireland. They’d been to collect new addition, Benji from the breeder and were looking forward to being a family together.

How lucky they are to have him - gorgeous from the get go, he was relaxed, unphased, placid and simply one of the sweetest pups we’ve met…

He simply chilled out on the seat while his family enjoyed a Sunday roast, attracting gasps and adoration from everyone who spotted him!

What a charmer…❤️

In fact, Benji was so content, you’d be forgiven for thinking he’d been with his family since birth…and not just a few hours!

Meeting Benji made our day, but this happens to us often.

When you work somewhere as dog friendly as The Black Bull, falling in love with canine customers is par for the course. We get to meet some marvellous mutts who come back to see us again and again..

With this in mind we are hoping one day - when he’s a much bigger St Bernard - we will get to meet the beautiful Benji again.

Bar & restaurant hours this weekend*
Friday 12-9.30pm
Saturday 12-9.30pm
Sunday 1-6.30pm

To book to book your dog friendly table or to eat in the bistro, call 01683 221150/ visit www.theblackbullmoffat.co.uk
*Please note the management reserve the right to adjust closing times in line with customer demand.

PROUD MOMENT FOR THE BLACK BULL LAST WEEK..Our very own Isla Wolstenholme, was crowned Moffat GALA QUEEN 2026 and took c...
23/07/2026

PROUD MOMENT FOR THE BLACK BULL LAST WEEK..

Our very own Isla Wolstenholme, was crowned Moffat GALA QUEEN 2026 and took centre stage at one of the town’s most cherished annual traditions.

Isla, who is 15, has worked at the inn for over a year and is a valued member of The Black Bull team. She was chosen for the coveted role after submitting an essay and attending an interview, where she clearly wowed with her warmth and confidence to beat the other applicants to the crown.

Becoming Gala Queen was the fulfilment of a childhood dream for Isla - who attended many Gala’s and always looked up to the Gala Queens - hoping to follow in their footsteps one day.

And then last weekend that day came….!

Reflecting afterwards, she said it was an amazing and emotional event and the best part was seeing it all come together after so many months planning and also being part of an amazing tradition that she will never forget.

When she’s not wearing her crown, Isla enjoys working at the inn - which has helped build her confidence and learn new skills. She loves working with her friends and relishes the fun team spirit which makes the job so enjoyable. She also likes meeting people from all walks of life when they come in to eat.

In the future, Isla hopes to work in the hair and beauty industry and is already practising for that by doing friends make-up and nails in her spare time! When she’s not beautifying others she also loves horse riding and school (Moffat Academy) where biology and PE are her favourite subjects.

Congratulations, Isla - Moffat Gala Queen 2026. You undertook your role with grace and enthusiasm and did your town proud. You are not only a wonderful ambassador for Moffat but also for the Black Bull Inn and we are very, very proud of you!

Gala Day has arrived in Moffat!The town is busy, the sun is sizzling and there’s a fantastic atmosphere all around. Why ...
18/07/2026

Gala Day has arrived in Moffat!

The town is busy, the sun is sizzling and there’s a fantastic atmosphere all around.

Why not join us for a light lunch before settling in for an afternoon of live music with our fabulous resident musicians, ‘Old Friends’, who entertain our customers every Saturday and have built a fantastic following with folks that love to chill out with a drink and enjoy music from across the decades…

The boys will be live in our beer garden from 3pm.. BUT be warned - if last weekend was anything to go by, be sure to arrive early! We were absolutely mobbed, so busy that the bar kept running out of pint glasses and it was standing room only outside!

This evening we have a mouthwatering menu featuring some fab new dishes - fresh made quiches with salad, herb crusted cod loin and salmon & feta fish cakes to name a few. Vegetarians, vegans and GF guests catered for and dog friendly tables are available if you want to bring your bestie.

Fancy it? Then book by calling 01683 221150 or online at www.theblackbullmoffat.co.uk

We’re all set for what promises to be a bouncing and busy day!

See you soon!

Live music at Moffat’s oldest inn…Saturday, July 4th from 3pm.Food served 12-3pm and 5-8pmDog friendly All dietary requi...
03/07/2026

Live music at Moffat’s oldest inn…
Saturday, July 4th from 3pm.
Food served 12-3pm and 5-8pm
Dog friendly
All dietary requirements catered for.
Call 01683 221150/book online www.theblackbullmoffat.co.uk

Introducing our new, improved carvery lunch - with TWO plate options.Regular plate – £17.95Large plate – £21.95Add a pud...
02/07/2026

Introducing our new, improved carvery lunch - with TWO plate options.

Regular plate – £17.95
Large plate – £21.95
Add a pud for £5.

YOU asked…
WE listened..
MORE choice.
LESS waste
Something for EVERYONE

And the best bit…
You’ll have room left for pudding!

Starting Sunday 5th July at 1pm.

Vegan/Vegetarian & GF options
Dog friendly tables
To book, call 01683 221150/www.theblackbullmoffat.co.uk
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Guinness lovers will have noticed lately, that a glass of the iconic black stuff just gets pricier…That’s for several re...
27/06/2026

Guinness lovers will have noticed lately, that a glass of the iconic black stuff just gets pricier…

That’s for several reasons.

More and more people are drinking it…

It’s a premium product which customers continue to come in for, regardless of price.

But the cost to buy and take it from keg to glass can be crippling and prices have to be passed on to the consumer.

We have kept putting our Guinness price up - albeit with a grimace and because of that we toyed with dropping it, but we sell a lot and didn’t want to disappoint customers.

So we decided to do an experiment.

We brought in Caffreys Black, as a pocket friendly option.

But before we decided to say nay or let it stay to the big beast, we waited to see if customers would switch..

But they didn’t..

Guinness continues to be the king! A continually strong seller, demonstrating that many Guinness customers want Guinness and Guinness alone!

So we’ve decided to stick with both brands.

After all, Caffreys is a good seller in a marketplace where it’s wise to cater to all pockets and offer something for everyone.

So are you a Guinness lover?

Could you be converted to a different type of stout?

We are interested to know if brand status or price influences your choice? 🤔

Comments welcome below…

Open today 12-9.30/10pm
Please note as we are almost fully booked for dinner booking in advance is advised to avoid disappointment.
01683 221150
www.theblackbullmoffat.co.uk

24/06/2026

In this hot weather, why not pop in and cool off with a house label gin in our beer garden? .. after all, it’s important to keep hydrated in the sun!
01683 221150/www.theblackbullmoffat.co.uk .co.uk

Sunday 21st June..Father’s Day Carvery Book now.. we are filling up fast..Tel 01683 221150/www.theblackbullmoffat.co.uk ...
20/06/2026

Sunday 21st June..
Father’s Day Carvery
Book now.. we are filling up fast..
Tel 01683 221150/www.theblackbullmoffat.co.uk

The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, they say, so bring him to The Black Bull Inn, Moffat on Sunday and give...
19/06/2026

The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, they say, so bring him to The Black Bull Inn, Moffat on Sunday and give him the gift of a gastronomic daddy’s day treat!

Serving 1-6pm
Dog friendly tables
Booking strongly advised,
Call 01683 221150/www.theblackbullmoffat.co.uk
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WORLD CUP NOTICEWe hope everyone enjoys the World Cup…!We’ve had a lot of enquiries about match screening,  so FYI, The ...
18/06/2026

WORLD CUP NOTICE

We hope everyone enjoys the World Cup…!

We’ve had a lot of enquiries about match screening, so FYI, The Black Bull is a football (and sport free zone.)

So those of you following the tournament we hope you enjoy.. and those who want to get away from the action, you’ve found the right place.

To book call 01683 221150/www.theblackbullmoffat.co.uk
Open today from 5pm

Address

Churchgate
Moffat
DG109EG

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