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The Dagda Bar, Edinburgh
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.
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Whitelock’s Ale House, Leeds
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…
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Head of Steam, Leeds
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…
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The Bow Bar
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…
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The Guildford Arms
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.
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Eagles Head,
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…
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Fox tap, Keswick brewery
Keswick 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.
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Square Orange
Keswick 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.
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The Devonshire
Grassington A bar, beer garden, outdoor tables kerbside, two dining rooms. Mostly Timothy Taylor on tap. Friendly. Decent pub food.
Pubs are amazing places. Not all are good, some are bad, some just mediocre.
But when they are good they offer a refuge, a place to meet, a time to enjoy the company of others.
The public house, coaching inn, coffee shop and tavern have been a meeting place for hundreds of years. They have reflected changes in social norms, been a mainstay of our social interactions and given rise to ideas and conversations that have shaped our world.
This is not a list of all the places I have had a pint. It is a list of places I have enjoyed a pint.
