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42 – 58 Angle Park Terrace, EH11 2JR
Haymarket, Gorgie & Dalry, Edinburgh
Cuisine: British, Gastro Pub
Located on Angle Park Terrace in Edinburgh’s North Merchiston, The Caley Sample Room is a pleasingly down to earth, neighbourhood bar that does great food. Along with long, tall wooden tables, beamed ceilings and white-washed walls, there are sunny booth window seats. Nine real ale lines showcase the good work of local breweries and there is a huge range of canned and bottled beers from around the world as well as wines and spirits. A Monday pub quiz, sport on the big screen, occasional live music and the highly competitive dog of the week photo keep it all lively.
2 West Crosscauseway, EH8 9ET
South Side, Edinburgh
Cuisine: British, Scottish, Bar Food
56 North is a Modern and airy restaurant in the southside of Edinburgh which creates a relaxed atmosphere. Modern twists on classic dishes are the order of the day and we are renowned locally for our selection of cocktails.
40-41 Bruntsfield Pl, EH10 4HJ
Cuisine: Thai, Bar Food, Gastro Pub
Thai Lemongrass is a well established and bustling Thai restaurant on Bruntsfield Place. Handy for the King’s Theatre and Cameo, it offers a wide range of authentic Thai dishes. Recommended dishes include the grilled sirloin slices flavoured with mint and coriander with a lime and chilli dressing or the deep-fried whole snapper served with a green mango salad.
2 Ladywell East, EH54 6AG
Livingston, Edinburgh
Cuisine: British, International, Traditional
Oscar’s Bar and Grill is on Livingston’s Ladywell East Road. An independent restaurant and bar, it is both family-run and family-friendly with a kids’ play area and fun quirks such as free face painting on Saturday and Sunday weekends. Comprising a comfortable lounge area and spacious dining room, it has a DJ on Saturday evenings that will play through the decades. The terrace area is always popular when the sun comes out while screenings of all the big sporting events provide equally compelling reasons for staying inside.
239 North Street, G3 7DL
City Centre, Glasgow
Cuisine: International, Bar Food, Gastro Pub
Named after Charles Bukowski’s literary alter ego, Chinaski’s is an atmospheric bourbon and cigar bar on North Street, Charing Cross. With an impressively well stocked back bar, a heated outdoor terrace, beer garden, weekend DJ’s and, of course, delicious food, it’s the perfect place to while away the hours, wine and dine a date, or stop by for a quick bite.
Kirkhouse Inn, G63 9AL
near Glasgow, Glasgow
Cuisine: Seafood, Gastro Pub
Named after the old Scots word for thistle, the Thrisstle restaurant is part of the Kirkhouse Inn on Strathblane’s Glasgow Road. The building dates back over 400 years and, in the past, has been used as stables and a schoolhouse. Now refurbished, it’s a family-run business and the restaurant takes great pride in using locally sourced beef, venison and even locally reared Oxford Cross pigs. As well as a separate sports bar, the restaurant has its own whisky bar, the Baurley-bree. There is entertainment most weekends and plenty of outdoor seating for the sunny days.
5 Stirling Road, G63 0BW
Drymen, Strathblane & South, Stirling & Falkirk
Cuisine: Gastro Pub
Surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and countryside, The Drymen Inn is a family-run bar and restaurant with rooms in the village of Drymen. It is located within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Featuring exposed beams, stripped stone and quirky touches like the set of buffalo horns, the décor at the Drymen Inn offers an attractive mix of contemporary flair and traditional features that reflect its surroundings. A conservatory makes the most of the summer months while a log-burning stove keeps it all cosy in the colder months
34-44 King Street, G1 5QT
Merchant City, Glasgow
Cuisine: British, Mediterranean, Gastro Pub
An inviting space with a cool, contemporary décor, Avant Garde is a lively music bar and restaurant on King Street in the Merchant City. The huge windows are great for people watching but much of the attention focuses on the regular live music, especially the weekend ceilidh and jazz sessions. The kitchen delivers a popular mix of bar classics and Mediterranean favourites with a strong Greek and Italian emphasis.
East Kilbride Road, G73 5EA
Cambuslang & Rutherglen, Glasgow
Cuisine: British, Traditional, Gastro Pub
The Burnside Hotel is a welcoming venue on Rutherglen’s East Kilbride Road. As well as comfortable lounge and bar areas, it has outside seating for those warm summer days. As suitable for a quiet meal for two as it is for large group celebrations, the hotel offers several menus designed to appeal for all sorts of occasions. Regular live music, quiz nights and live sport keep the bars buzzing.
Polton Road, EH18 1BS
Dalkeith & Surrounding, Midlothian
The Polton Inn is a traditional neighbourhood pub in the village of Lasswade, just outside of Edinburgh.
18 Links Road, EH32 0DU
Musselburgh, East Lothian
The Wemyss Hotel is a friendly gastro pub on Links Road in Port Seton. The beer garden, which overlooks the sea and harbour, is popular during the warmer months. Regular live entertainment, particularly at the weekends, is a draw, as are the major sporting events that are shown in the bar.
9 Rannoch Road, EH4 7EG
Corstorphine, Edinburgh
The Clermiston Inn is a family-friendly community pub in west Edinburgh serving quality, homemade pub grub.
44a Constitution Street, EH6 6RS
Leith, Edinburgh
Cuisine: Scottish, Seafood, Gastro Pub
A beautifully restored Leith bar, Nobles mixes a traditional, maritime-themed interior with quirky contemporary touches. The drinks list is always fresh and interesting while the food would give many a full-blown restaurant a run for their money.
23/24 Sandport Place, EH6 6EW
Cuisine: Scottish, Gastro Pub
An independent, family-run business, Roseleaf is a fun, neighbourhood bar on Sandport Place. A pleasing mix of traditional Leith pub and contemporary bar with kitchen, they cook everything from scratch.
154 Easter Road, EH7 5RL
The Mash Tun on Easter Road is an unpretentious modern pub and restaurant offering a diverse range of beers, along with fresh pizza, comfort food classics and traditional fare. Décor has contemporary touches, with exposed brick and rustic woods, but the atmosphere remains that of a friendly local, a great place to catch a match or some live music, join in with the quiz or sample some excellent craft ales.
84 Commercial Street, EH6 6LX
Cuisine: American, Steaks & Grill, Gastro Pub
Located in a former warehouse on Commercial Street, Wolf + Water is contemporary bar and kitchen with a large and well used beer garden. Burgers, salads and classic choices such as fish ‘n’ chips, club sandwiches and mac ‘n’ cheese are the mainstays of the menu – all supplemented by pulled pork toppings, cheese fries and onion rings. The boozy slushies have many admirers.
260 - 262 Leith Walk, EH6 5EL
Cuisine: Tearooms & Desserts, Gastro Pub
A player in the regeneration of Leith Walk, Woodland Creatures is a friendly bar with arty quirks and regular live performances. An eclectic menu might feature chicken and chorizo stew; the house burger or mac ‘n’ cheese with a Parmesan crust. There are always good vegan and veggie options such as the Thai lemongrass curry with broccoli and tofu. Look out for the beer garden – accessed via a wardrobe.
Drury Street, G2 5AP
Cuisine: American, Gastro Pub
Taking its name from its tucked away, city centre location, Drury Street Bar & Kitchen is a Victorian era beer and wine emporium with a twist. From DJs to dance and acting classes, there is a never a dull moment here. Bar athletes can hone their skills on the four classic American pool tables. It is in no way compulsory but the customers at Drury Street Bar & Kitchen do like to dress up in their own inimitable fashion. Craft beers and cocktails keep the atmosphere swinging.
44 Westcross Causeway, EH8 9JP
Cuisine: Bistros & Brasseries, Gastro Pub
Popular with students and other local residents, the Green Mantle on West Crosscauseway is a quirky, modern bar housed in a traditional Edinburgh pub setting. Live music, sports and a very popular quiz night keep the Mantle buzzing. Located in the heart of the Southside, it is a much loved and evolving veteran of the local pub scene.
22-26 South Clerk Street, EH8 9PR
Part of the innovative Fuller Thomson group, The Southern offers a great range on interesting craft beers; a filling cooked breakfast and a mouth-watering selection of gourmet burgers and hot dogs. We like The Southern Burger – a six ounce beef patty topped with red onion, rocket, Hereford Hop cheese, beer mustard mayo and caramelised onion mayo. Salads are available.
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