Edinburgh, central ‘ish/ Newington (Buccleuch St.)
A short walk from George Square and the Meadows the Dagda Bar is small, wood paneled bar with a “traditional” feel to it.
Serving a small selection of Black Isles beers this is well worth a stop especially if you want to avoid the crowds of central Edinburgh.
Leeds, central
Down a ginnel off a pedestrian shopping street in the centre of Leeds is this beautiful reminder that nothing beats glazed tiles and stained glass if you want to do “PUB” properly.
Friendly, seems to be popular with locals and tourists. Good selection of beers. Somewhere you can relax while the world hurries on by.
Leeds, central
Just a few minutes from the main station in Leeds
A proper station pub. OK it’s not in the station precinct but it is close enough to be counted as such. Good selection of beers. Plenty of seating. Probably a really nice pub for a session, it certainly has plenty of choice. Perfect for a quick one before catching your train to wherever you are heading.
Edinburgh,
West Bow Street (nr Grassmarket)
One of my all time favourite pubs. not just in Edinburgh, but anywhere.
This is another fantastic example of what a good pub is. Strong selection on the pumps, a host of excellent whiskies and a pleasant wood paneled bar. Despite it’s proximity to Edinburgh’s tourist heart you can usually find a space in the Bow for a quick pint on your way across Edinburgh.
Edinburgh
The Edinburgh arms is something of an Edinburgh institution. Near Waverley station it is ideally place for a quick pre-train pint.
Has multiple real ales and local Edinburgh beers on tap.
Take the Waverley steps exit, cross Princes street and head up the alley to find this hidden gem.
Satterthwaite, Cumbria
In the heart of the Furness Fells and only a short distance as the – crow flies – from both Ambleside and Coniston lies the village of Satterthwaite. Despite it’s central position the village is isolated and is therefore often significantly quieter then many other settlements in the area.
This is also mountain biking country. With those who know heading into the woods and low fells that run north to south on either side of the valley.
The Eagles head is an ideal watering spot, a fantastic country pub with a welcoming ambiance and a couple of decent local ales on tap.
There is also a beer garden where you can keep your bike out of sight. Even better it is dog friendly.
Opening times can vary and if you want a meal it gets surprisingly busy. The food is good and well worth stopping for.
Lovely decent sized brewery bar plus outdoor seating. Range of brewery beers on tap including specials and guests. Been out on your bike? Go here for a beer.
Small, often busy bar and cafe. Has added more seating indoors. One or two seats kerbside. Good coffee and usually a nice pastry, very good pizza, several taps – generally at least one good.
A bar, beer garden, outdoor tables kerbside, two dining rooms. Mostly Timothy Taylor on tap. Friendly. Decent pub food.
Near Harrogate
If you are near the Nidd gorge, Bilton Lane, Harrogate area and on your bike or walking you have to visit this pub. Service is business like but not unfriendly. On taps are a range of Sam Smith beers. Inside the pub is like stepping back in time with at least four different rooms including open fires. Outdoors is a huge beer grassy beer garden with lots of seating. Note: cash only.