Only Booze and Horses Pop-up Bar
From Thursday 16th April we are delighted to announce the return of a Bar to Barend! Only Booze and Horses will be serving drinks on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between 3pm and 9pm. Seating will be available in the courtyard and the toilets in the old pub will be available.
We are working with various other suppliers and entertainers to bring food and music as well. Keep an eye here and on our Facebook page for more details.
Pop-Up Bars and Food
As an alternative to a permanent bar, we are excited to bring you a variety of the region’s best food and drink! This season will see Pop-ups from The Pizza Wagon, Gallovant, Only Booze and Horses and Bossman.
We are in talks with other suppliers, including the possibility of reopening a small permanent bar / licensed cafe area. As more dates are firmed up we will update this page and our Facebook site.
Everyone is welcome to come and join: locals, guests and residents!
If you are interested in hosting a Pop-up please get in touch with us.
Alcohol and Seating Areas
From the 16th April Only Booze and Horses have an alcohol licence, and will run a Pop-Up Bar.
The Courtyard will be open whenever a Pop-Up is open so you can gather together. There is now some seating inside too, with games and entertainment coming soon. The pub toilets will also be available.
Upcoming Events
The following dates have been confirmed by the Pop-Ups. We expect to add more over the coming weeks:
- From April 16th Onwards: (Thursday – Sundays inclusive 3pm-9pm). Only Booze and Horses. (Alcohol)
- Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1st, 2nd & 3rd May: Gallovant food & music.
- Saturday 13th June: Bossman. 3-8pm
- Saturday 4th July: Bossman. 3-8pm
- Wednesday 15th July: Bossman 3-8pm
- Tuesday 4th August: Bossman 3-8pm
- Wednesday 19th August : Bossman 3-8pm
Alternative pubs and restaurants
The following pubs and restaurants are local to Barend, with taxi options at the bottom:
- Sambuca in Castle Douglas. Booking highly recommended. Also delivers to Barend.
- The Steamboat at Carsethorne. Booking highly recommended.
- The Laurie Arms in Haugh of Urr.
- The Mariner in Kippford is due to reopen for the summer season.
- Our understanding is that The Anchor in Kippford is currently closed.
- There are various pubs in Dalbeattie: The Kings Arms and The Birchtree.
- Taxis: Hendos (07752 728558) and Turn Up Taxis (07876 573321) – both Dalbeattie based. Please note pre-booking is essential.
The Crabpot, Barend
As of December 2025 The Crabpot is not currently operating. The Crabpot was run independently of Barend and we recommend contacting them directly if you had made any bookings or reservations with them:
