A family owned pub beyond Dumfries town centre that is a 10 minute walk from the railway station. There is a large public area that has an attractive island bar and a warming stove fire. Comfortable seating can be found on one side of the bar and a sports area with TV on the other side. The dining room has a small bar which will serve ales into the eating area as and when required. Pleuchie is a name for a ploughman or a person from the countryside and a Howff is a favourite meeting place or haunt.