I didn't spend all my time in Glasgow last week in the archives. I also went to a couple of pubs. Mostly in the company of my mate Robbie Pickering.
First was the Three Judges. Which I literally had to walk past to get from the archive to the subway station. I kicked off with a Stewart 80/-. And a double Glenlivet. The beer is very dark. As dark as Dark Mild. It's OK, though there's a a slight whiff of vinegar.
Next round, I go for a half of Broughton Old Jock. And another double malt.
After that, I need to get into the city centre to check into my hotel. And meet up with Robbie. At 6 PM in the Imperial, which is almost next door to my hotel. A nice pub, but with no cask beer. I have a McEwans 80/-. It's OK, in a keggy sort of way.
We only have the one before moving on to the nearby 'Spoons. Where I have a cheap pint of Jaipur. Lovely, as always.
We cross the Clyde to go for a curry. Which is yummy.
While we're on the posh side of the rives, we drop by the Laurieston. One of those single-storey, flat-roofed Glasgow pubs. As seen in Rab C. Nesbitt. I have a pint of something brown and Scottish.
On the way to our final destination, I spot a Tim Horton's. Didn't realise they had them in Scotland. Or the UK, for that matter.
What do I drink in the Pot Still? Can't remember, I'm afraid. Might have been a whisky.
Next day, I start with a small fried breakfast.
Before heading on to "Spoons. To kill some time before my flight. Where I get myself a Red McGregor. Which isn't bad at all.
And later a small fish and chips. And a Raven Amber Ale.
I have whisky in the lounge. And a quarter of a sandwich. Don't want to go too crazy.
5 comments:
You must have had a duff stewart 80. The brewery taproom near Edinburgh is worth a repeat trip.
Tim Hortons - Theres one in Leicester and Derby near pride park. They are gradually spreading, Trust the canadians to deliver us an alternative.
It was a decent enough pint. It just had the slightest hint of vinegar in the aroma.
Glasgow is on my long list of places to visit, and this makes it look worthwhile. Beer, Glenlivet, curry, fried breakfast, historic buildings, and a subway - sounds great.
Interesting to see Scotland like Ireland is awash with malty ales.
Oscar
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