Long known as The Bay Horse, this venue has been a pub for a long time. We ventured in before but weren’t impressed. This time …
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Blackfriars, 36 Bell Street, Glasgow – September 2012
We nipped in as part of Glasgow Beer Week due to the added bonus of all 6 ales from Tempest Brewery on tap. We …
EatFilm at Sloans, Glasgow – September 2012
Moulin Rouge, some food, some drink and one of the oldest pubs in Glasgow? Yes. I noticed this when I was in a couple of …
Glasgow Beer Week – #gbw12 – 7th – 14th September 2012
Week of events celebrates rising beer scene in the “Beer Green Place” Beer enthusiasts are looking forward to the second Glasgow Beer Week from 7th-14th …
Bier Spezialitaten-Laden, Berlin – **CLOSED**
Situated right next door to Strausberger Platz U-bahn on Karl Marx Allee is the best beer shop in the world (in my opinion). …
Thomsons Bar, 18 Morrison Street, Edinburgh – June 2012
Looking to cross off another pub in Edinburgh, we nipped into here for a quick half. I’m glad we did. Excellent selection of real …
WIN tickets to see Taste of Edinburgh, The Meadows, Edinburgh
Taste of Edinburgh is a bright spot in what can be a dreich Scottish summer. The festival will be returning to The Meadows for a …
Scottish Real Ale Festival, Edinburgh – 28th – 30th June
The Scottish Real Ale Festival is back! and this time it is at Corn Exchange Edinburgh. Admission costs are £3 for CAMRA members or £5 …
The Finnieston, 1125 Argyle Street, Glasgow – June 2012
Punting itself as a seafood restaurant and a gin cocktail bar, we of course had to go Small but interesting would definitely be the decor, …
The Earl of Marchmont Bar, 22 Marchmont Crescent, Edinburgh – June 2012
Popped in to watch a bit of football whilst waiting to go to a gig. Good mix of clientele in, menu was well priced and …
Hidden Lane Festival – Date Announced!
We heart the hidden lane, and so when snooping around online I saw that they had settled on a date for the festival I was …
Cupeterija, Mestni Trg 4, Ljublijana – April 2012
This is an odd place, selling hearty food, student drinks and looking like it is made from off cuts of a Gaudi drawing. We were …
It's sunny out, so let's find a beer garden
(unfortunately this one is in Bucharest 🙁 ) A map showing some bars with beer gardens (or at least a seat outside) can be found …
Cafe Gaudi, Nazorjeva 10, Ljublijana – April 2012
located in the centre of Ljubljana, we nipped in for a coffee as we had read it was recommended. WOW! I have no …
Fiddlers Elbow, Picardy Place, Edinburgh – April 2012
Bit of a strange place this, does it want to serve food, be a pre club hangout, be a hotel. It thinks it is …
Kyloe, Rutland Hotel, Edinburgh – April 2012
We won tickets to a wine masterclass at the Kyloe Restaurant, which is very handy if you are a food blogger 🙂 So off we …
Great British Beer Festival – Online Booking Opened
Tickets are now on sale for the Great British Beer Festival, priced at £8 for a day entry or £23 for season ticket (cheaper if …
Hidden Lane Tearoom, Unit 8, Argyle Court, 1103 Argyle Street, Glasgow – March 2012
Hidden away (hence the name) in a busy but not widely known lane on the Yorkhill end of Argyle Street. We had booked an afternoon …
Coylet Inn, Loch Eck – March 2012
Another pub at the lochside with a fire stop. Cosy bar with fire, Harvieston Ruck and Maul on tap with separate dining area. Pepper rings …
Whistlefield Inn, Loch Eck – March 2012
Rosie the coo welcome’s you into this traditional Scottish bar. Busy with families and travellers alike. The bar menu was quite varied. Chicken Liver and …
Oyster Catcher, Otter Ferry – March 2012
Located on Argyll’s Secret Coast and beside a gorgeous beach (with moorings if neeed), the Oyster Catcher ticks lots of boxes. Serving Loch Fyne Beers, …
The Lodge at Portavadie – March 2012
Located at the end of a single track road in the picturesque Cowal area is Portavadie. Long ignored, it is hoped that the Marina …
La Tasca, Renfield Street, Glasgow – February 2012
It’s been a long long time since I was last in a La Tasca, mainly due to it looking like a chain, being rather dull …
Atholl Palace, Pitlochry – Feb 2012
Gorgeous palace of a hotel, real fires, impressive building, sweeping views and then……. you get to the restaurant. Very slow service, food was bland the …