A proper cup of tea

When Sharon wants a cup of tea when out and about she wants a proper cup of tea. And a proper cup of tea is what she certainly got when she visited Stranraer a few days ago.

The Star Restaurant in the centre of town gave her a cup “the size of a boat.” And there were two cups worth of tea in the pot that came with it. The Star is obviously very popular with locals and it is a fish and chip shop with extras. Cheerful waiters and waitresses provide table service and there is a great Scottish menu to choose from.

As you would expect, there is fish and chips, haddock or cod, which are delicious and served with enough chips for a Scot or three or four normal people. The scones are served nice and warm and are enormous, with a choice of plain, fruit or treacle versions. Sharon decided on a fruit scone. It was enormous and served warm with butter and jam.

For the gourmets in search of truly local food, haggis, black pudding and chips is a popular dish and when we visited mince and tatties was the daily special. Of course Scotch Pie and Chips is on the menu. For puddings, how about, chocolate lumpy bumpy or toffee crunch? There is a good children's menu, including pizzas. There is an afternoon cream tea set.

The Star Restaurant is in the very centre of Stranraer, almost opposite the Tesco. Look for the distinctive blue awnings. Things are disabled friendly, with a wheelchair ramp at the entrance and a disabled toilet. If you fancy a flutter there is a Ladbrokes on the opposite corner to the restaurant and a Coral across the street. If you go to W.H. Smith, nearby, in a wheelchair or on sticks don't be put off by the step at the main entrance, go up the side to the other door and ring the bell for the disabled. Someone will let you in with a smile and without any steps.

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