Volunteer Arms - Dunbar

A friendly and welcoming bar where conversation with the locals or other visitors is likely. Well kept ales and a good range of other alcohol. Good outdoor...

The Volly is ok. I do feel that it is a little overhyped when in reality, all it is is an old man's drinking place. The bar is downstairs and is very noisy...

This is a delightful local pub with great food and cheerful service. The seasonal vegetables were perfectly done. My seafood pie was flavorful and fresh....

No stars as the food was the worst I have ever had in my life. sausage and mash. No words to describe the solidified good that was passed off as mash! It was served with a MUG of tinned peas poured all over the top. All I saw was a bowl of peas in front of me. DISGUSTING!!! Hard nose manager trying to discuss my complaint over the bar with me in front of customers. Devoid of all manners Indignant that I complained, she said she 'has never had a complaint before '. then read all the reviews then). The startee made me feel sick and when I mentioned it, this woman replied that she likes it.. thick goo jelly poured over a started salad) Worse, this woman said she owned the place) served a customer who had a small dog sitting on top of the tables customers eat from. Ientioned this too her and she replied she didn 't see the dog. Really? As you served the food? Dogs jumping up at me as I was trying to eat and she refuted everything and finger pointed. Meal was Def the worst I have ever had and I felt sick. A mug of tinned peas poured on the meal? I could see she was giving me lip so I said to her if she continutled , I would be leaving a review. She changed her time immediately and said 'i will have a word with the chef '. Is that after you have served up around 50 of his meals??? Some 'manager. '..you were furious because I dared to complain and tried to belittle me in front of you customers at the bar. Noye..you have to listen to your customers!

I visited Dunbar for the day and decided to have lunch at this charming, friendly pub situated right next to the harbor. The pub was peaceful when we arrived, with a cozy roaring fire. It started to get busier as the barman mentioned that the boats were being put back into the sea, so all the owners were at the pub. Despite the crowd, there was a great atmosphere. The food was fantastic and arrived promptly. I would definitely recommend this place and would return again.