Tam O'Shanter

Along with Tom Bergin’s, Tam O’Shanter is one of those pubs that have been around forever (more than a century, in fact), and with good reason. Representing the Scottish tier of L.A.’s British pub scene, the Tam is the real deal, from the red phone booth outside to the grumpy old men drinking at the bar. Run by the same family as Lawry’s the Prime Rib, the Tam also has a long history in Hollywood—Table 31 by the fireplace was a favorite among the Disney crew, and is commemorated as such with a plaque. The dining room comes alive during the holidays, with plenty of old-fashioned decor and roving carolers that will sing to you at your table. Plus, the prime rib plates here are just as delicious as the ones carved tableside at its flashier sibling in Beverly Hills, with the added bonus of its charming old-fashioned atmosphere. Other menu highlights include the corned beef platter, shepherd’s pie, and a not-so-traditional cauliflower tikka masala. Knock back a few pints of Belhaven Scottish Ale, and by the end of the meal, you’ll be seeing tartan and reciting Robert Burns.