A new list of “the best pubs in Scotland for a fireside pint” has been revealed. With the festive season in full swing, there is nothing quite like heading to a cosy pub for a drink.
Whether you love a traditional pint, a glass of fizz, or are a fan of mulled wine, nothing can compare to the atmosphere of a bar or inn when the weather gets cold.
On Wednesday, The Times published a list of “five of the best pubs in Scotland for a fireside pint”. The newspaper rounded up cosy boozers from across the country, from Edinburgh to the Highlands.
One of the pubs singled out was Kay’s Bar in the Scottish capital. Described as “tucked away” on Jamaica Street, the bar can be found in Edinburgh’s New Town. Originally a wine merchants, the comfy Victorian pub features wooden barrel decor and cast-iron pillars.
It is framed around a fireplace that keeps the venue warm on chilly winter nights, while rugby is usually screened on its televisions. Kay’s Bar serves up a variety of guest ales, as well as a wide selection of spirits. The pub also offers a range of food options, such as baked potatoes, steak pies, and soups.
The Times wrote: “In the same building where John Kay and Sons traded wine for more than 150 years, a quirky, inviting slice of well-preserved Victoriana, with original panelling, cast-iron pillars and barrels. Real fire, oak casks, a bit of grub at lunchtime (anything that goes with HP Sauce, like mince and tatties).”
Elsewhere, The Times also named the Fishertown Inn in Cromarty as one of the top fireside pubs in Scotland. The traditional Georgian inn is found in the heart of the coastal Highlands town, near the shore.
Praised by the newspaper for its “laid-back” atmosphere, the pub is a social hub for locals and tourists alike. It is also dog-friendly, while a variety of live music performances are put on every second Thursday.
The Times also singled out the Fishertown Inn’s “eclectic menu”, with the pub serving up both local brews and home-cooked meals. Among the highlights of its food menu are wholetail scampi and chips, venison burger with caramelised red onion, and homemade sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream.
The full list of the “best pubs in Scotland for a fireside pint” can be found on The Times website.
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