JWL Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Looking like decent weather at the weekend so wondering where will be the best place to have a few drinks and a bit of food, preferably somewhere pretty central. Tried The Black Ivy in Bruntsfield but they are fully booked. Somewhere similar would be ideal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Frenchman Returns Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 (edited) We were in the Blackbird, Leven St, on Monday and they serve food as well. Good set up but a little slow with drinks at first until they got organised. Gave us free shots so that made up for it. Son was also in the Pear Tree but it was more expensive and sounded a bit faffy getting a drink / using the loo. Edited July 9, 2020 by The Frenchman Returns Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dazo Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 If you haven’t booked you’ll be lucky for Saturday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davemclaren Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 1 hour ago, JWL said: Looking like decent weather at the weekend so wondering where will be the best place to have a few drinks and a bit of food, preferably somewhere pretty central. Tried The Black Ivy in Bruntsfield but they are fully booked. Somewhere similar would be ideal. Folks could get the impression that you like the odd drink. 😎 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Debut 4 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 (edited) Booked for a pub in Colinton. 4 hour slot. 🍺 On Saturday. Edited July 9, 2020 by Debut 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nucky Thompson Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 It must have been mayhem today. Fairly nice day then the heavens opened for about 2 hours. Where the feck do you go Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gone Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, Nucky Thompson said: It must have been mayhem today. Fairly nice day then the heavens opened for about 2 hours. Where the feck do you go Home Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nucky Thompson Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 28 minutes ago, Jeff said: Home Beam me up Scotty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Potter Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 2 hours ago, JWL said: Looking like decent weather at the weekend so wondering where will be the best place to have a few drinks and a bit of food, preferably somewhere pretty central. Tried The Black Ivy in Bruntsfield but they are fully booked. Somewhere similar would be ideal. Be in my back garden. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Maroonblood Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, Harry Potter said: Be in my back garden. That’s probably your best bet just now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Weakened Offender Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 2 hours ago, JWL said: Looking like decent weather at the weekend so wondering where will be the best place to have a few drinks and a bit of food, preferably somewhere pretty central. Tried The Black Ivy in Bruntsfield but they are fully booked. Somewhere similar would be ideal. South Queensferry is a good venue for a quiet drink and eating out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kila Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Looking forward to my golf club being able to serve pints and food again. Will be quite limited at first and ordered via an app while on the course but sounds a better way of doing it anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Harry Potter said: Be in my back garden. At least you don’t have to book, to get a beer or nine, Harold! Good thinking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Potter Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 9 hours ago, Morgan said: At least you don’t have to book, to get a beer or nine, Harold! Good thinking Moved house last october bud, the garden was the clincher for buying, south facing and secluded. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bull's-eye Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 11 minutes ago, Harry Potter said: Moved house last october bud, the garden was the clincher for buying, south facing and secluded. Pub crawl for me, got 25 booked up so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Potter Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 18 minutes ago, Bull's-eye said: Pub crawl for me, got 25 booked up so far. 😀enjoy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JWL Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share Posted July 10, 2020 13 hours ago, Debut 4 said: Booked for a pub in Colinton. 4 hour slot. 🍺 On Saturday. Wouldn't like to share the details would you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Maroonblood Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 26 minutes ago, JWL said: Wouldn't like to share the details would you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Governor Tarkin Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 The Goodies 'terrace' is first come first served. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Maroonblood Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 4 minutes ago, Governor Tarkin said: The Goodies 'terrace' is first come first served. 🍺 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Debut 4 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 1 hour ago, JWL said: Wouldn't like to share the details would you? No, just incase any JKB groupies come looking for me Colinton Inn, mate. But think the slots are being snapped up quickly. 👍🏻 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Governor Tarkin Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 4 minutes ago, Debut 4 said: No, just incase any JKB groupies come looking for me Colinton Inn, mate. But think the slots are being snapped up quickly. 👍🏻 I mind around 28 years ago some hapless young squadie landing in that beer garden after exiting through the large window leg-and-a-wing style on account of a disagreement over a game of pool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davemclaren Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 As my other half is still shielding the only beer garden I’ll get near, until August at least, is the one outside my back door. At least the drinks chiller is well stocked. 🍷🍸🍺 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Debut 4 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Governor Tarkin said: I mind around 28 years ago some hapless young squadie landing in that beer garden after exiting through the large window leg-and-a-wing style on account of a disagreement over a game of pool. 😁I’ve heard that’s a favourite manoeuvre of you Oxgangs boys. It was tried out on some vermin 30 odd years ago on Lothian Road.😉 Edited July 10, 2020 by Debut 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JWL Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share Posted July 10, 2020 17 hours ago, davemclaren said: Folks could get the impression that you like the odd drink. 😎 Folks would be right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
millerjames398 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 2 hours ago, Governor Tarkin said: I mind around 28 years ago some hapless young squadie landing in that beer garden after exiting through the large window leg-and-a-wing style on account of a disagreement over a game of pool. ...leg and wing style😂😂😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davemclaren Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 1 hour ago, JWL said: Folks would be right. 😄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the general Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 (edited) Almost everywhere is bookings only Wighams Black Cat Dirty Dicks and Brewdog are walk ins. Not sure about food tho How many are going ? Edited July 10, 2020 by the general Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graygo Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Read about the beer garden at the corn exchange, looked good with seating for 200. Also learned what vertical drinking was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 On 10/07/2020 at 22:44, the general said: Almost everywhere is bookings only Wighams Black Cat Dirty Dicks and Brewdog are walk ins. Not sure about food tho How many are going ? Whighams! One of, if not the best, bars in the West End. I miss places like that so much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nucky Thompson Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 On 10/07/2020 at 12:19, Debut 4 said: 😁I’ve heard that’s a favourite manoeuvre of you Oxgangs boys. They're all pussycats really Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ri Alban Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Might try to grab a cider the morra. I can actually taste it the noo. Enjoy folks, you deserve it! 🍺 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the general Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 12 hours ago, Morgan said: Whighams! One of, if not the best, bars in the West End. I miss places like that so much. Not quite as good since the refurb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mighty Thor Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 11 minutes ago, the general said: Not quite as good since the refurb Agreed. Better when it was just the small bar. Local beer garden in Belhaven this afternoon for me. Blue Moon on tap and a 2 hour ticking clock. Lovely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Governor Tarkin Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 On 10/07/2020 at 12:19, Debut 4 said: 😁I’ve heard that’s a favourite manoeuvre of you Oxgangs boys. It was tried out on some vermin 30 odd years ago on Lothian Road.😉 Youthful exuberance. 13 hours ago, Nucky Thompson said: They're all pussycats really Back of the Wheatfield for you, laddie. 🥊🤺🔨👊 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fxxx the SPFL Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 On 10/07/2020 at 07:49, Harry Potter said: Moved house last october bud, the garden was the clincher for buying, south facing and secluded. commando sunbathing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JWL Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 On 10/07/2020 at 21:44, the general said: Almost everywhere is bookings only Wighams Black Cat Dirty Dicks and Brewdog are walk ins. Not sure about food tho How many are going ? Couldn't be arsed in the end. Too much faffing about with 2 hour slots. Just as you are settled for the day you're getting hoyed. Will wait till next weekend when it should be more relaxed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Potter Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 1 hour ago, **** the SPFL said: commando sunbathing Nooooooooooooooooooo😅. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PontiusPilate Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Boathouse and Rockville in Porty are no bad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 3 hours ago, Harry Potter said: Nooooooooooooooooooo😅. Aye, perish the very thought, Harold. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jake Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 The last few days the Gorgie social has been rammed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graygo Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 First couple of pints for 4 months today. 1 at the Oystercatcher and 1 at Portavadie Marina on Loch Fyne. 😎 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jake Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 20 minutes ago, graygo said: First couple of pints for 4 months today. 1 at the Oystercatcher and 1 at Portavadie Marina on Loch Fyne. 😎 Aesthetically that sounds peachy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the general Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Pear Tree today hope weather stays ok Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Maroonblood Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 12 minutes ago, the general said: Pear Tree today hope weather stays ok You should be okay this afternoon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davemclaren Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 1 hour ago, The Real Maroonblood said: You should be okay this afternoon. This is Scotland...be prepared. 😎 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davemclaren Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 19 hours ago, graygo said: First couple of pints for 4 months today. 1 at the Oystercatcher and 1 at Portavadie Marina on Loch Fyne. 😎 More enjoyable than in the garden? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davemclaren Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 On 12/07/2020 at 12:53, JWL said: Couldn't be arsed in the end. Too much faffing about with 2 hour slots. Just as you are settled for the day you're getting hoyed. Will wait till next weekend when it should be more relaxed. Two hour slots must be a pain in a beer garden where, if the weather is decent, you tend to stay for a good while. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the general Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 9 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Two hour slots must be a pain in a beer garden where, if the weather is decent, you tend to stay for a good while. Thats why Brewdog was such a good choice ..no max time limit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Maroonblood Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 38 minutes ago, davemclaren said: This is Scotland...be prepared. 😎 Take a mac with you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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