(unfortunately this one is in Bucharest 🙁 ) A map showing some bars with beer gardens (or at least a seat outside) can be found …
City Hotel, Dalmatinova 15, Ljubljana – April 2012
Who can resist a coffee and croissant for €1.40 and ham & cheese toast for €1.30?! especially when you are booked into a room with …
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 …
Chez Jules, 109 Hanover Street, Edinburgh – May 2012
After visiting Beltane in Edinburgh we surfaced at lunch time ravenous. Looking for something more substantial than a sandwich n soup we stumbled across Chez …
The Langside Cafe, 33 Langside Place, Glasgow
Hiding on the road behind “Church on the Hill”, this little piece of retro history could be easily passed by. Wee nipped in originally …
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 …
Competition Result
One of my assistants assisted in picking the winner. By a paw, the winner is Lee. Congratulations Lee, I have emailed you and hope to …
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 …
Colintraive Hotel – March 2012
Hand dived king scallops and stornaway black pudding £10.50 – wow, plump and fresh. went well with the stornaway pudding. Seafood Chowder – £7.95. …
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 …
Competition! Celebrate No1 ranked blog
To celebrate making No1 for blogs in Glasgow on Urbanspoon, we are having a competition. The prize is a copy of Canapes, an excellent …
Glasgow Guzzler – CAMRA publication
The latest edition of The Glasgow Guzzler is online at Glasgow CAMRA website. Featuring gems such as the new Loch Lomond Brewery in Alexandria …
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 …
Nachos, Skirving Street, Shawlands, Glasgow – Feb 2012
Given a lick of paint after its last incarnation as an Italian, Nachos is really what Glasgow is looking for. You’d think places with killer …
Once Upon a Tart, 45 King Street, Glasgow – Feb 2012
tarts! and cakes. I think that this recession has led for a need for sugar and what better way to get your sugar than in …
Public, Belgrade, Serbia – Feb 2012
Public Kosančićev Venac 29, Beograd 011 328 3680 http://www.public.co.rs/ Public is a stylish but unpretentious restaurant situated on the hillside overlooking the river Sava in …
Byres Road Bar Soba, Official Opening – Feb 2012
On the site of Blind Pig is now the West End home of Bar Soba, the delicious eatery based in Mitchell Lane. Last week was …
Trans-Europe Cafe New Opening Hours
The brilliant Trans-Europe Cafe is now open Friday and Saturday nights, hurrah!