Geocaches - 2
Pubs - 5 x 2018 Good Beer Guide Entries
Walk Inspiration - Edinburgh's Hidden Walks - Walk 11
Previous Edinburgh Pubs Walks - Rose Street, Royal Mile around the Castle, Around the Castle
A break from CAMRA's Pub Walks in Edinburgh, as I have bought a new guidebook to show me the sights. And would you believe it, but I pass 7 Good Beer Guide ticks, leaving a couple for another day.
I head off from my Princes Street hotel and up and over North Bridge. Everywhere, there is inspiration and distraction.
No Need! |
Note his golden nose caused by "Rubbing for Luck" |
First pit stop - A visit to the vicar.
Cloisters, 26 Brougham Street, Swannay Brewery, Amarillo
I've been to pubs wholly enclosed in Church Yards. I've been to the UK pub that is closest to a church but I have never been in a pub that was part of a church.
Cloisters is self contained in the former All Saints Parsonage. I did think the seating looked "Pew Like". I didn't realise that the bar was made from reclaimed church wood.
That would be an ecumenical matter |
Another top pint and a good start to the evening.
Clean, airy and Good Beer |
Good to see the International Bar on route to Bennets. Its not troubling the Good Beer Guide, but 18 long years ago, I was following a different Pub Guide and invited work colleagues into a long walk from New Town, based on the review. They were not impressed by either the Jack Russell perched on the bar, barking at us or the fight that happened.
I have been forced to explore pubs solo ever since.
Bennets Bar, sitting snuggly next to the Theatre, would surely have impressed them more. A perfect pub, inside and out.
What lives behind the Lead Windows |
Picture Perfect Pub |
Haymarket, West Maitland Street, Deuchars IPA
Fortified for a longish walk through Fountainbridge, I learn that Edinburgh has a canal. In all the years coming here, I had no idea. This provides a handrail to the Dalry Road and ultimately, the Haymarket.
I've been to the eponymous pub before and I must admit to being surprised to see it in the guide. I think I know the reason.
All down to Choice - 12 Hand Pulls. |
Tidied Up Haymarket |
There's only three people inside to see that I have ordered an English Beer. Two of those are Antipodeans who have driven up from London. They believed in Google's 6 hour estimate. They now understand how the M6 works.
This is a pleasant, modern bar, where a cocktail would not look out of place.
I was happy with a perfect example of one of my favourite brews.
Loved the Ceiling |
In classic suspense style, I have probably saved the best until last. And there have been some prime pub examples on this walk.
I knew I was in the right place, as the signage offered "Wellness, Nutrition and Beauty".
Ending on a High |
It really is an exceptional looking pub.
Can a pub interior be any nicer? |
That's how good the Edinburgh pub scene is.
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