# The Mad Hatter Cafe, Castle Douglas — Reviews > The Mad Hatter Cafe — Cafe in Castle Douglas with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.4/5 from 367 Google reviews. Location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/belfast/restaurants/the-mad-hatter-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe £ 🐾 Dogs Welcome # The Mad Hatter Cafe 2a Eglantine Avenue, Belfast [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9555925595668642488&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Mad Hatter Cafe](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/105235730442543328683) Google's listing for this restaurant is currently flagged as **closed permanently**. This isn't always accurate — please confirm directly before visiting. **In short:** The Mad Hatter Cafe is a cafe in Belfast, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 367 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Google lists it as permanently closed, so check before travelling. Details checked 31 August 2026 · source: Google Places ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs. ## About The Mad Hatter Cafe The Mad Hatter Cafe sits on Eglantine Avenue in Castle Douglas. It serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, alongside coffee and desserts. Vegetarian dishes are available, and there is a children's menu. The cafe operates on a dine-in and takeaway basis, welcomes dogs and groups, and holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. Dishes mentioned by visitors include jacket potatoes with various fillings, steak pie, mushroom soup, cheese toasties and scones. The cafe also serves ice cream, including a dog-friendly option. ## Menu & facilities 🥐 Breakfast 🥞 Brunch 🥪 Lunch ☕ Coffee 🍰 Dessert menu 🥦 Vegetarian options 🍽️ Kids menu 🍴 Dine-in 🥡 Takeout ## What's nearby - Sunrise Wholefoods next door - S Hendersons next door - The Imperial Hotel next door - Castle Douglas Post Office next door - Marchbank Bakers 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (367 reviews) **Price level** £ **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Belfast Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/57397). [More restaurants in Belfast](https://staycation.co.uk/belfast/restaurants) ★ 4.4 (367 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 [01556 502712](tel:01556502712) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Belfast **Plus Code** 9C6RW3RC+MM ### 🏨 Places to stay near Belfast Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DBelfast%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/belfast/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/belfast/camping) ## Quick answers ### Is The Mad Hatter Cafe any good? The Mad Hatter Cafe is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 367 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is The Mad Hatter Cafe dog-friendly? Yes, dogs are allowed at The Mad Hatter Cafe. ### Is The Mad Hatter Cafe good for children? Yes, The Mad Hatter Cafe is listed as good for children. There is a children's menu. ### Does The Mad Hatter Cafe have vegetarian options? Yes, The Mad Hatter Cafe serves vegetarian food. ### Does The Mad Hatter Cafe have outdoor seating? No, Google does not list outdoor seating. ### Is The Mad Hatter Cafe wheelchair accessible? The Mad Hatter Cafe has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at The Mad Hatter Cafe? Yes: free car park and free street parking. ## More near The Mad Hatter Cafe ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Imperial Hotel ★ 3.6 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/hotels/the-imperial-hotel) - [Douglas House ★ 4.9 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/hotels/douglas-house) - [The Market Inn Hotel ★ 4.6 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/hotels/the-market-inn-hotel) - [Ernespie House Hotel ★ 4.5 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/hotels/ernespie-house-hotel) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Kirkton next door](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/cottages/kirkton-uk50084) - [Ardencaple No 2 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/cottages/ardencaple-no-2-uk34173) - [Montys ★ 4.4 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/cottages/montys-uk45213) - [Craigvar House 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/cottages/craigvar-house-uk40371) ### Campsites nearby - [Lochside Caravan Park ★ 4.5 · 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/camping/lochside-caravan-park) - [Mollance Farm Campsite ★ 4.7 · 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/camping/mollance-farm-campsite) - [Galloway Glamping ★ 4.8 · 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/camping/galloway-glamping) - [Claycroft Farm ★ 5.0 · 3.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/claycroft-farm) ### Things to do nearby - [The Castle Douglas Treasure Trail ★ 4.5 · 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/attractions/the-castle-douglas-treasure-trail) - [Threave Castle ★ 4.6 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/attractions/threave-castle) - [Cream o Galloway 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/attractions/cream-o-galloway) - [Galloway Canyoning ★ 4.8 · 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/attractions/galloway-canyoning)