Best Cake Places in Galloway

"This long-standing local favourite – upstairs from Makan La on St Michael's Street – is a simple, cafeteria-style eaterie offering reliably good homemade pates, quiches, curries, casseroles and lasagnes, most of them served with a choice of three salads from a vibrant selection. There is always a good choice of vegetarian dishes available (such as sweet pepper and lentil lasagne, or mushroom and butter bean stroganoff), although it was a sampler of tasty, generously filled salmon and watercress quiche that secured Nosebag's place in this top 10. The dishes on the evening menu are a little more sophisticated and slightly more expensive (mains up to £11)."

"Although The Nosebag caters for all dietary tastes, it has a strong reputation for its inventive and tasty vegetarian and vegan offerings. Using local suppliers and offering a seasonally changing menu, including things like lentil and sweet pepper lasagne, and carrot and pecan pastilla, The Nosebag sells quality home cooked food at great prices – which explains why it’s still a much-loved part of Oxford’s foodie landscape after opening back in 1971!. https://www.instagram.com/p/BT_2JsagWQ6/?"

"Be sure to check out The Oxford Cheese Shop (which sells lots of great locally made cheeses), The Cake Shop (where you can watch the experts creating incredible cakes right in the window) and cute boutique Fresh Clothing. Challenge Your Friends At Thirsty Meeples Board Games Café"

"Gail’s Bakery is a London-based artisan bakery that specializes in serving breakfast foods, breads, cakes, pastries, and of course tea and coffee. I have lots of friends who absolutely adore Gail’s (although personally I find it usually is a little overpriced for the offerings). But like I said, my friends absolutely love it especially for a treat for brunch on a weekend…and it is always packed full of people!"

"Festooned with pot plants, knick-knacks and bunting, this whitewashed ex-factory unit is a bar, art gallery and restaurant. Two cask pumps carry traditional beers from local brewers (on this occasion, Vale), while the Factory’s 12 keg lines feature the likes of Brewdog’s 5am, benchmark wheat beers from Schneider Weisse and Weihenstephan, and eight beers (including a Jam Factory stout) from Cotswold Brewing Company. A sizeable bottled collection covers similar familiar territory, mixing core Belgian classics (Orval, Rochefort, Chimay etc) with familiar craft imports from Brooklyn, Einstök and Goose Island."

"This unique venue is a restaurant, bar and also an art gallery, set in a huge building which was previously a marmalade factory. Therefore, there are lots of different areas to drink and dine in, including a really pretty courtyard for the summer. Moreover, there are always lots of events happening at this creative hub too, from live music to life drawing classes."

"It features two beer pumps, 12 keg lines and a sizeable collection of beer bottles from famous names such as Orval, Einstok and Goose Island. Don’t expect to be surprised by their assortment of beers, but be sure that you will be enjoying high quality brews. A pint here starts from £4."

"Many of the regal residences created by the Rothschild family throughout Europe are gone now, but this one is still a vision of the 19th…"

"The Gardeners Arms offers an enclosed garden that will seat around 40, with ample space for larger groups as well as couples. It boasts some undercover seating around the back of the garden, that also has heat lamps with the central tables having parasols for cover. 📍 39 Plantation Road, Oxford OX2 6JE, 01865 559814 thegardenersarms.com"

"If you are looking for an authentic vegan pub experience you should check out the Vegetarian Gardener’s Arms in Oxford. The Gardener’s Arms has been vegetarian since 2012 and offers a range of vegan options. The serve an array of dishes from around the globe such as the Thali Platter, Italian Flatbreads and American Veggie Burgers."

"Just before catching my National Express coach home, I walked to Oxford Castle Quarter. With 1000 years of history, it’s worth checking out the beautiful exterior and 11th-century Motte and Bailey Castle, even if you don’t fancy venturing inside."

"The Magic Café is a bit of an east Oxford institution, serving up good portions of tasty vegetarian food to suit even the tightest of student budgets. The friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere mean The Magic Café is a very popular lunchtime haunt, and with a menu that changes daily, it’s not hard to see why students and locals come back time and again. There are always a couple of vegan options on the menu, as well as soya milk for teas and coffees."