#249: Beer & Skittles, Picardy Place, Edinburgh
Guest post by Doug. Cheers! Beer & Skittles is a newish bar that opened in early 2014. It’s got a sporty feel to it, not surprising given the owner is […]
Guest post by Doug. Cheers! Beer & Skittles is a newish bar that opened in early 2014. It’s got a sporty feel to it, not surprising given the owner is […]
We broke our own rules here visiting a hotel bar, but Edinburgh’s short of beer gardens, so when a new one comes along it’s hard to resist, especially on a […]
The Outhouse is down a back lane off Broughton Street, in what I presume was an old mews building. Inside it’s a fairly simple mixture of modern furniture, some exposed […]
This is one of Edinburgh’s biggest pubs and attracts large crowds at the weekends, especially in the summer because of the large courtyard. On this visit, a Saturday night, it […]
The decor in here gives an initial luxurious impression with lush patterned wallpaper, rich reds, golden picture frames, exposed stone walls, woodwork and leather seats. You walk into what feels […]
The Peartree is a bit of an Edinburgh institution. When the sun comes out in the summer, punters flock here since it’s got perhaps the biggest beer garden in town. […]
The Royal Dick is a quirky pub hidden away at the back of the courtyard at Summerhall, an arts and science “hub” at the East end of the Meadows. The […]
The boys’ notes do a decent job of describing the place for those in a hurry: Seating for 3 big groups in the main bar and that’s it. This probably […]
Why did we have to pick this place on a Saturday night? Nightmare! Bangin’ tunes (too loud), hen and stag dos, not exactly conducive to talking to your friends. It […]
With one of the best beer gardens in town, this place is a great spot for a quiet beer when the sun’s out, not that there’s much competition on the […]