In our book, anywhere that describes itself as a ‘beer palace’ is worth a look. In fact, this is apparently Scotland’s only beer palace, which makes it even more of a draw. It’s certainly an impressive place, with eight copper tanks home to unpasteurised and unfiltered beer from brewers as far afield as the Czech Republic and from as nearby as just down the road, from high-quality Scottish master brewers.
There’s a whole lot more than just the beer, though. The food menu is a doozy, combining Scottish dishes with those boasting an Alpine flavour. That means Balmoral chicken with pancetta, haggis and whisky sauce alongside chicken schnitzel with truffle mash and crispy prosciutto. Keep an eye out for what we hear are exceptional pies, too.
And then there’s the entertainment. These guys go big on Christmas and Hogmanay, and things get brilliantly busy when it comes to drag brunches and their regular live music sessions. Take a look at their events schedule to keep up to date. Lots of fun.