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DUMFRIESSHIRE’S best new restaurant just opened its doors.

And a truly unforgettable dining experience is on offer at the newly re-launched restaurant, '1867' at the Lockerbie Manor Hotel.

Delectable dishes with local ingredients served in a pleasant and quaint setting is what diners have to look forward to.

The name of the restaurant was inspired from an important date in the hotel's history and relates to the year that the Marquis of Queensberry formulated the famous 'Queensberry Rules of Boxing' in this very room back in 1867.

But there are no rules when it comes to dining here today; it is well decorated, elegant and understated with a perfect atmosphere.

The staff are kind and courteous, the tables are simply, but elegantly, set and unlike traditional formal dining, the ambiance is neither overwhelming or stuffy.

A delicious potato and leek soup appetizer was enough to whet our appetites for the gorgeous20meal to follow.

My starter consisted of melon with a fruit sorbet and drizzled with passion fruit syrup. The fruit was fresh and the sorbet melted in my mouth. The dish was an explosion of colour and flavour. It was simply art that you can eat.

My husband had a flaked salmon salad tossed in a Caesar dressing which was equally mouth-watering.
Our main courses were just as impressive.

My sirloin steak was a choice cut of meat that was cooked to perfection. The tomato chutney and Lockerbie cheddar glaze created a unique and scrumptious mix of flavours.

Gordon went for a traditional Scottish dish with his choice of a chicken breast filled with haggis. Smothered in a smoked bacon and whisky sauce, the chicken was tender and moist.

After two excellent courses we were confident our desserts would also be delicious. We were right.
The warm sticky toffee pudding was homemade and moreish=2 0and we also had a selection of fine Scottish cheeses. Once again beautiful presentation met the taste of perfection.

In the words of my other half, the meal was "absolutely amazing."

Head chef Jonathan Brett’s 20 years of experience shines through on every plate.

He has worked in several prestigious restaurants, including One Devonshire Gardens and Michael's Nook, and is an expert at cooking traditional dishes, using fresh local ingredients, with a twist.

My meal at 1867 was the best I have had in Scotland. I cannot praise the charming new restaurant and its remarkable chef enough.

And not only is the food amazing, it is also affordable- a three course meal starts from just £15.85.

By Hailey Wilson
Dumfriesshire Newspaper Group