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| Posted by: Catriona 28-Nov-2003, 05:46 AM |
| I thought it might be nice to start a thread about Pubs and restaurants in Scotland. www.oxfordbar.com/]http://www.oxfordbar.com/[/URL] |
| Posted by: Iain A.D. 10-Dec-2003, 04:27 PM |
| As you will know Catriona many of Edinburghs pubs change their name and style quicker than they change their barrels ! Some of my faves however are down Gorgie way ( I will leave it for you to work out why! ) including The Tynecastle Arms, Balmoral, Caley Sample Rooms. Anyone visiting the borders should try out the Traquair Hotel in Innerleithen (near Peebles)......damn fine food and beer!!  I will post some more faves of mine in the near future...... |
| Posted by: Catriona 10-Dec-2003, 05:26 PM |
| Hiya, Ian.... |
| Posted by: Iain A.D. 10-Dec-2003, 05:34 PM |
| Catriona I noted from one of your previous posts that you were a Hibee..... I also noted you giving someone a hard time for spelling your name wrong  My name is IAIN  |
| Posted by: Catriona 10-Dec-2003, 05:50 PM |
| Aye, but at least it still sounds the same when you say it - Catroina sounds like a groin strain!!! Apologies IAIN!!!  |
| Posted by: Iain A.D. 11-Dec-2003, 01:06 PM | ||
Cat I admit I do only venture into the Gorgie bars on match days. As I stay on the outskirts of town I dont get to see as much of the town pubs as much as I used to. Went into the Ensign a few times years ago (mid 90's), nice and "homely" if I remember correctly and also have fond memories of Gladstones/The Royal Mile Bar (is it still called that?) opposite the Scandic hotel. One pub I like the look of when driving past occasionally is The Canons Gait (down from the Worlds End) Any Idea what its like? Iain  |
| Posted by: Catriona 11-Dec-2003, 04:46 PM |
| Re the Canon's Gait..... it's nice - they have good music nights - all sorts and lots of folky stuff.... but stay away from howfs like the White Horse Tavern - on the Canongate, just past St Mary's Street Sandy Bell's is also a good pub, ditto Black Bull in the Grassmarket. Greyfriar's Tavern, too..... hmmmm I may be giving a really bad impression here  |
| Posted by: Catriona 12-Dec-2003, 04:22 AM |
| A restaurant for that special occasion is |
| Posted by: Catriona 15-Dec-2003, 05:28 AM |
| Henderson's, |
| Posted by: Catriona 15-Dec-2003, 09:31 AM |
| Deacon |
| Posted by: Catriona 19-Dec-2003, 05:49 AM |
| The |
| Posted by: Catriona 19-Dec-2003, 07:36 AM |
| Sandy |
| Posted by: barddas 19-Dec-2003, 07:49 AM |
What a great service this is! Very kind and thoughtful to all those weary travelers  I know I just tried to find the little "whole in the wall" type place. The pub off the beaten path. It was a very good time... wish I would have payed more attention to names... but as Iain(sp) said names change a lot.... so it may not have made a difference.... Since I usually can find my way back to most places I happen upon, I am sure I will be able to find m'way. Maybe stumble my way...... That is one thing I noticed... Taxi service in the UK is FAR better than in the US. I never had trouble getting a taxi anywhere.... London, Glasgow, Dublin, Cardiff, it was very nice.....made my life much less complicated.... |
| Posted by: Catriona 19-Dec-2003, 08:02 AM |
| Yes, our licensed cabs (the black ones - which aren't only black anymore, but that's another story!) are great. Especially, if you are in a town you don't know very well - the cabbies are great at finding ANYWHERE you need to go! Glad you are finding this thread interesting, Jason.... I am coming to the conclusion that very few members have imminent UK holiday plans! |
| Posted by: Catriona 19-Dec-2003, 09:04 AM |
| My |
| Posted by: barddas 19-Dec-2003, 09:10 AM |
| Well, I plan on coming back as soon as I can afford it. And am able to stay for more than 12 days. I'm looking at about 3-4 weeks, if possible. Personally, I don't like feeling like a tourist *anywhere* I go. So, I try and learn as much as I can about anywhere I am going.( where ever it is) Just so I don't feel out of sorts, myself. I don't like not knowing where something is...so I try and prevent that as much as possible.... That was a big help when I went to New Orleans a few years ago.... When we were in the Uk it was a little more difficult, being on a tour. But, in Edinburgh, and in Dublin I found my way fairly well. I didn't get lost....and miss the bus. So I guess I did ok...LOL!!!! I'm just glad I didn't get dropped in the middle of London! There I think I would get lost no matter how much pre planning I would have done... Thank goodness for cabs!!!!LOL! |
| Posted by: Iain A.D. 22-Dec-2003, 03:36 AM |
| Cat My wife and I spent a weekend for our 1st wedding anniversary in the Jedforest Hotel and I can thoroughly recommend it to any Borders visitors (The 1st Hotel over the English border in Scotland I believe?). Very quiet retreat just outside Jedburgh, although personally I am no fisherman so I can't comment on that aspect...... Barddas My remarks about Edinburgh pubs changing names applies more-so to the modern / newly opened places. The pubs recommended by Cat are all well established Edinburgh "institutions" and as such you should have no trouble finding them by asking a local...... IAIN |
| Posted by: Catriona 22-Dec-2003, 05:24 AM |
| Yes, it's a lovely hotel, Iain. We're fond of it - there are 'better' hotels in that area, but we keep going back there! Listen, don't leave it entirely up to me, put some of your fave restaurants and pubs on here.... I'm beginning to feel like a visitscotland rep!Cat |
| Posted by: Iain A.D. 22-Dec-2003, 05:31 AM | ||
I dont get out much Cat, that is why I havent posted any decent places yet! No, seriously I am giving it some thought and will present my definitive list of the country's best "close tae a fitba' groond" bars in due time |
| Posted by: Catriona 22-Dec-2003, 05:39 AM |
Yes, well, I can quite see that when yer Opus arrives - it'll be rerr, richt enuf.... An mind, it wull appeal tae a mass audience anaw....  |
| Posted by: Iain A.D. 23-Dec-2003, 04:25 AM |
| Leslies Bar - Ratcliffe Terrace, classic bar on the Southern edge of the town centre serving real ales.Close to lots of small hotels / guest houses..... Those around the GRASSMARKET - Choose from about 10 bars all right next door to each other in the shadow of the castle. Choice ranges from folk bars / Irish bars / "trendy" pubs and traditional (also one or two restaurants). |
| Posted by: Iain A.D. 23-Dec-2003, 04:31 AM |
| Another nice Edinburgh bar I have remembered is The Sheeps Heid, in Duddingston Village - off the beaten track to the south-east of Arthurs Seat. Worth calling in for a refreshment/snack if you have been walking around the Queens Park/Arthur's Seat. Very pretty bar with log-fire and it even has a skittles alley! |
| Posted by: Catriona 23-Dec-2003, 06:50 AM |
| I love the Sheep's Heid....! Haven't been there for a number of years, though. Mind you, I have an aunt living out at Priestfield - I should make the effort to go for a drink when out visiting her! Shall I tell them you sent me? |
| Posted by: Iain A.D. 23-Dec-2003, 01:16 PM | ||
Cant really say I am a regular,last time I was there was about 4 months ago I do enjoy visiting it when I can though..... |
| Posted by: Welsh Guy 24-Dec-2003, 10:42 AM | ||
Precious? Moi? When your're in Paris try "The Auld Alliance" rue Francois Miron. Caledonian 80/- on tap |
| Posted by: Eamon 24-Dec-2003, 02:03 PM |
| Great beer, great food, great atmosphere, great views. Clachaig Inn near Glencoe. http://www.clachaig.com/ Eamon |
| Posted by: Catriona 05-Mar-2004, 06:15 AM |
| Prestonfield House This is a good hotel, in one of Scotland's ancient houses, with great food! I recommend it - but it IS pricey! Their website is in the process of being updated, but it has got photographs of the House... http://www.prestonfieldhouse.com/home.asp |
| Posted by: Arianrhod 25-Apr-2004, 09:33 AM |
| Bon Appetit Magazine's cover story this month is a Taste of Scotland... If you do not subscribe.. go buy one ! From restraunts to recipes .. its fantastic.. Scotch to Gin....reveiws also.. Did I mention the photos ? and the Inn reveiws? In Service to the Dream, Paula |
| Posted by: PulsarianHSs 25-Apr-2004, 05:47 PM |
| It's not in Scotland, but if you're ever down in Hampshire, near a place called Shirrel Heath, look up a pub called the Bold Forrester, on Forrester Road. It's nothing spectacular, but the atmosphere was friendly to all when last I was there. Down the opposite end of the road, there's a house named "The Old Plough". It was the competitor that went under, as the proprietors of the Bold Forrester will happily tell you. Nice selection on tap, and there is always at least one walker in a tweed-plaid hat sitting down for a pint with his dog by his feet. |
| Posted by: Catriona 26-Apr-2004, 03:28 AM |
| The Mussel Inn 61-65 Rose Street Edinburgh, 0131 225 5979 This is a fish and seafood restaurant, famous for its mussels (in various dishes such as Moule Mariniere). Their fish is very fresh and locally landed fish is a speciality. Rose Street runs parallel to Princes Street. In the summer they have tables outside, and you can 'almost' believe you are in France! They open every lunchtime and every evening, except Sundays. |
| Posted by: Catriona 26-Apr-2004, 03:39 AM |
| Nicolsons |
| Posted by: BDougher 18-Jun-2005, 08:50 PM |
| I was wondering if you guys coudl recommend a place in Largs. I will be spending some time there and would like to have a few meals at a more traditional place. |
| Posted by: Cù Dubh 21-Jun-2005, 02:14 AM |
| Maybe not traditional, but the place to be when your in Largs - http://russelldavies.typepad.com/ateaandathink/2004/07/nardinis_esplan.html |
| Posted by: Maddie 23-Jun-2005, 08:32 AM |
can ye tell me, why on earth dae I get the want tae gae thare, tae a pub in Alba? |