While away on a weekend of debauchery with the other half's brass band, I found out that one of his…read morefriends from Uni lived in the area and that we were going to meet up with him for lunch. Right, so I was in charge of finding a place. To be honest, there's not much Yelp help in Perth, but I did find this place, which seemed reasonable (and cheap), and could probably take the six to eight of us who were going to go to lunch. (As the location I tried before was unlikely to be able to fit us all in). The pub is very nice! It seems like it's not really going to be there, but all of a sudden you happen upon it. It's also a pub that does table service. Which is a bit odd, but also kind of nice when you're waiting for people. Four people had pies (fish, steak and ale, and chicken and ham) and they all really seemed to like them. The other half and someone else had the Balmoral chicken (chicken with bacon and haggis), and they both raved about it. I had the tex-mex burger (a chili burger with onion rings, cheese, and a spicy sauce), and I was very impressed with how spicy everything was (one of my pet peeves is seeing "spicy" on the menu and the food not being at all spicy). The pub itself is quite spacious and has an outdoor seating area (if that's your thing, which in November, it's definitely NOT my thing). If we're back up for the band competition next year, we may have to stop in again.

The Twa Tams is one of the many places my love and I went for a pint and a bite to eat while we…read morewere in Perth on holiday. We decided to make a night of it one night, and ordered food and drinks while waiting for a band to play. We were able to book a table and asked to be seated close enough to the stage so that we could enjoy the band. The band of the night was a band called Tunna (pronounced Ton-a) who were a Celtic band. My boyfriend is pretty particular about his music, but we quite enjoyed ourselves, even though we only stayed for half the set. It was a really loud set up, and we decided the next time we make our way to Perth and happen upon this place, we'll ask to be sat a bit farther away. The food was pretty spot on. We ordered some chicken wings to start which were absolutely delicious and it came with the best BBQ sauce I'd ever had. I meant to ask what kind it was, but forgot. For the mains, he ordered a burger with haggis on it, which came with chips and I ordered the gourmet chili dog, without jalapenos which also came with chips. We also ordered onion rings to share, which I thought were pretty gross. They reminded me of the frozen ones you can get out of Morrisons that are basically minced onion in a battered ring. Yick. All in all, the staff was pretty amazing. Very tentative and waited on us at our tables. That's the first time I'd ever been in to a pub and had table service. We had two different people wait on us, and it was pretty great. They had one of my favourite ciders available (spiced apple) and we also had a voucher for a fiver off, just for joining their email on their website. There is an outdoor patio area with loads of seating for eating and drinking. Pretty great once the weather gets a bit warmer! If we're ever in Perth again, I'm sure we'd stop back by Twa Tams! It's great time!

Cute wee local- but not scary local pub! Guests welcome!…read moreLive music on many different nights and an open mic on weds! Very quaint a nice place to have a pint with some friends .

Great little pub, definitely the smallest in Perth, with lots of character, loads of real ale, a…read moregood crowd of friendly punters, open mike night on Wednesday with lots of local talent and regular bands and gigs.

A friendly and welcoming pub on the outskirts of Hamilton with a lovely atmosphere.Live music on…read moreevery weekend always good quality acts. There is also a pool room in the pub with good size table for those interested.New sheltered smoking area at thhe front of pub with seating area which is very popular with the smokers

Awesome wee pub! Customers welcomed us newcomers like old friends. Entertainment was good and the…read morestaff were as friendly as the customers. Will be back!

Great venue for gigs (they care about the sound you hear), particularly seeing as it has a balcony…read more Good bar staff & now serving Keith Brewery products in bottles so you don't have to just go for Tennent's or Stella. The Guinness tap on the main bar's looking a bit scabby though.

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This fab new bar is another amazing addition to a number of bars springing up in Leith lately…read moreserving craft beers, comfortable atmosphere and great food. Tonight I sampled the menu. Shared two platters which were filled with interesting and tasty cheeses, chutney, dips and loads more. And really good value for money at just £6 & £7 per platter and no extra charge for more oatcakes and bread. The rest of their menu hosts lots of varied and interesting options with plenty of fish and vegetarian dishes - definitely a step up from standard pub grub! The Depot is also a music venue with a wee room upstairs for bands to play... quite cosy upstairs but a great vibe. Can see this place fast becoming a regular haunt for me!

We stopped in for dinner here and the food here is solid! The ambiance is chill and it's a cute pub…read morewith some character. They were also having a film night here in a different room which we didn't check out but would love to the next time we're there.

This pub is a MUST if you're in Linlithgow. It's a historical staple named after a famous black dog…read morethe town fell in love with. It's filled with locals and local drink options. You can get chips (crisps), but not real food. If you're hungry there is a good chippy next door. Great for travelers. They also have a garden for the rare nice days in Scotland. You may not understand their accents but it's great fun!

The oldest pub in Linlithgow, this tavern actually derives its name from the town coat of arms…read more The pub is a traditional, local pub, but very welcoming. They are proud of their namesake, which centres on the story of the black greyhound of Linlithgow, whose master was imprisoned on an island in the middle of the nearby Loch and sentenced to starve to death. Everyday the greyhound swam out to her master with food and ended up saving his life. The locals call themselves 'Black Bitches' after the dogs symbolic loyalty. A great local, if quiet, tavern serving a range of real ales. It also has a nice beer garden. Apparently there is a folk music night every third Sunday of the month too.

For picking a random pub to listen to some of the music which was being put on as part of the Leith…read moreGala, I couldn't have picked a better place than The Village. Thank you bar staff for not hating the cheapest table ever with one non-drinker on tap water, and 2 on fresh orange, although some more smiles would have been nice - some seemed to be quite bitter with their lot! Otherwise, the music (the music of folk that is, and it seems from the ole interwebs that this is seems to be a folk-music driven pub) was excellent - we did pay our fiver to listen and watch from the back area, but found it much more amenable to sit and chill in the front bar to catch up with an old friend. Definitely the kinda pub I would frequent if I lived in the area. Not sure if it does food. Definitely recommended!

This is a great wee pub, my local! Staff are friendly, so are the customers, but you can usually…read morecall them to heel (It is a dog friendly bar ;o) ) There's a main bar where you will find the gents' toilets and a lounge bar where you will find the ladies' - having just symbols is too much for me and I needed to be shouted at a few times! The bar is open 12noon to 1am every day and the back room houses art exhibits, changed every six weeks. It also has squashy couches and a couple of arm chairs. Great for sitting with the paper for a quiet half hour or so. The Leith Folk Club meet in the back room every Tuesday, Monsmeg Dancers every Monday and there's now a resident DJ every second Friday night, Jon Pleased Wimmin. The back room can also be hired out for any event. It's great for parties as you can bring your own food and music and decorate to your heart's content, I think it holds about 60 folk. It's an over 21s bar though, so no little folk and it's still a 1am close, which means you could go clubbing after! http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Edinburgh-United-Kingdom/The-Village/126341493096?ref=sgm

Such a great experience eating at the Taybank Garden the other day! We heard the live music from…read morethe street and immediately decided to eat dinner there. The weather was absolutely perfect, and the vibes were great. We ordered fries, salad, humus, and pizza, as well as two beers. The food took almost an hour to get to us, but with the great views and the live music, we really were not too bothered by this. We sipped on our beers and enjoyed the experience while waiting on the food. There was an event of some sort happening at the same time that included food being cooked out in the open, which was fun to watch (even if we couldn't eat it). Highly, highly recommend eating here!

Loved our stay at the Taybank. Fantastic location. Located in Dunkeld Scotland, surrounded my large…read morepines, the lovely village of Dinkeld and the beautiful Tay river bank, hence the name "Taybank". We arrived to a casual setting with only 5 rooms available to rent. Our room is spacious and cozy. We made reservations at the restaurant and the food was fresh and light with many great option. After dinner we headed to the riverside Picnic tables to enjoy the lasting sunlight, a glass of wine and to watch the birds, a rainbow and relax. Even if you are passing through, it is worth having lunch and sitting riverside. We will be back. Love it here.

I've been in here a few times, but never checked in due to stupidity, alcohol or bad signal. I…read moreblame the bad signal more than anything *cough* So, yes. Cabaret Voltaire is a pub that always has something going on. It's a popular place, even if you're just popping in for a drink. There's plenty of comfy seats, trendy barrels for resting your drink on, and nooks and crannies. Yes folks, both kinds. Nooks AND crannies. No skimping on the crannies here. With a nice range of draft beers, and a well stocked fridge of ciders and bottled beers, not to mention a full range of spirits and cocktails on the go, you won't be spoilt for choice. The pizza here is also recommended, I've taken in the "pizza and drink for 9.95" offer a couple of times, and never been disappointed with a pizza yet. And no, no olives or anchovies on any pizza that comes near me, thank you very much. Whether you're here for a gig, an event or just a club night, the atmosphere is pretty relaxed and chilled out, and the slightly dark, cavern style surroundings add to that ambience to make it something different from the norm. Take a wander down Blair Street, past the haunted vaults, and step inside - you won't be disappointed.

Went as a solo female and had a blast great edm music everyone was polite no creeps a few friendly…read moremen but nothing uncomfortable or weird dance floor opens at 11z

I didn't realise that Aikmans was a Bistro......but that just shows you that this review will be…read moreprimarily based on my drinking experiences at Aikmans. Honestly I really like Aikmans though for me its not one of those bars that you start the night off at but one of the bars you finish the night up at since it is open late everyday of the week. Basically, my last couple of nights out have ended at Aikmans. I also really like this place because they have a pretty broad selection of beers and ales as well as harder sprits for the more veteran drinkers out there. Its a pretty solid pub and pretty typical, I like that it is unpretentious and that the bar men are nice even to the student crowd such as myself. Now that I realise it is a bistro I am going to have to try the food one of these days!

Popped in here for a couple pints twice during my trip through St. Andrews. While I didn't have…read morethe food, the people I saw eating looked happy. The atmosphere was awesome (and divey) for students and I felt moderately comfortable as a 30 year old. They had a guy who was singing absolutely kick ass covers upstairs the first night and I was in love with the place. It gets crowded, so if you don't have a seat be prepared to get close to some undergrads...which could be a good or bad thing. Overall this is definitely worth a pop into whether you are a tourist or a student. If you are a student, you probably know all of this is and just wasted 30 seconds of your life.