Normally we enjoy eating at the Abbottsford and have celebrated many family occasions there however tonight we were left very disappointed. We arrived on a Sunday evening after 8 pm, were welcomed and shown to a table in a quiet restaurant. The melon I had as a starter had 3 seeds/pips which was not a good start and my main course of Roast Beef was extremely bland and tasteless. My husband had haggis to start which he enjoyed and Sea Bass to follow which unfortunately contained bones. Unfortunately we were made to feel very uncomfortable as we were continually interrupted to ask if things were "okay" when trying to eat and/or talk and the staff were setting up for breakfast rather noisily and intrusively around us and we felt they were standing around waiting for us to leave to allow them to go home. Normally we would have a sweet or coffee but felt the need to leave.

Booked in last minute and from beginning to end our stay was magnificent. The Receptionist was very friendly, and nothing was too much trouble. The room was terrific, and evening meal in the restaurant was 1st Class. One of the owners was supervising and the restaurant ran like clockwork. All the young waitresses had very pleasant personalities and nothing was too much trouble..

Only downside I felt was that the bar was a bit like a Working Mens Club.

Will definitely return if I'm in the Dumbarton area again

Nick Tadd

Just spend one night at the Abbotsford Hotel in Dumbarton while attending nearby wedding - very pleasantly surprised!
As previous reviewer pointed out, reception and bar area looked ok, corridor to rooms not promising but what a pleasant surprise the actual room was - very much a 4 star and newly done; tasteful decor, comfy bed, very good bathroom, and all spotless. View to rear of trees / plants, large windows, bathroom had skylight.
Staff all very friendly, extremely efficient service too.
Breakfast was also good.
Good value for the area, handy for Loch lomond as well as Glasgow airport. Plenty of parking.
All in all a very pleasant stay.

very comfortable rooms very clean, nothing is to much trouble for any of the staff they will willingly go out of there way to do anything for you,the food is of a very high standard and well presented as we were there on business we left early most mornings breakfast was served by the night porter who could not do enough for us, looking forward to going back later this month.