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    Scottish Dave's Pub

    4.6 (32 reviews)
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    Closed 3:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Kate C.

    So we ended up here for a drink after a nice dinner across the street at the new Nataz, Scottish Dave's is a very typical dive bar, pool tables, darkly lit, they do have a Touch Tunes juke box which is a plus, they have weekly food specials, and our drink pours were generous. However, and there is a big however, the place smells awful, of mold and mildew, so much so that I would never want to return, and couldn't entertain eating there. I do hear they have entertainment and Scottish food specialties.

    With Scottish Dave!
    Stefanie J.

    Scottish Dave is legit, people. And I'm talking the *person* Scottish Dave, not just the establishment that is his namesake. The man literally stands just inside amongst his patrons and greets all who walk in, introducing himself with a friendly handshake, his pleasantly thick accent, and, if you so like, a drink recommendation. (Have the Scottish brew Belhaven. It will certainly not disappoint.) There are darts, a jukebox, pool table, and yes, a menu featuring the haggis supper. No joke. Scottish Dave vouches for it ... Reportedly oats are what make it "fluffy." I instantly loved the man, but Imma gonna stick with Belhaven for now. Whether you're a haggis-lovin kinda guy or gal, this place has, eh, fookin grrrrrrate vibes and is so worth a visit.

    A great Saturday night at Scottish Dave's.

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    6 months ago

    They are hardly open but have great food when opened. Just call ahead. They do special band events! Great music too.

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    Absolutely fantastic establishment, assuming you enjoy friendly dive bars and all that comes with them.

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    10 years ago

    Probably the best prime rib on the shoreline, surprisingly enough. Yes, a dive bar but one of the better ones.Great people.

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    8 years ago

    Loved the Scottish beer and amazing pulled pork. Once the music started I was in heaven .

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    12 years ago

    They make you feel welcome and serve great food!! I will definitely go back!!!

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    Great food, friendly staff, cozy environment. Id recommend it to anyone and I will definitely be back.

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    Stumbled upon this gem of a place yesterday and was genuinely impressed from start to finish. The…read morefood was absolutely delicious -- the pretzel bites arrived hot and fresh, the meatloaf was hearty and comforting, and the green beans were cooked to absolute perfection. The shepherd's pie was another standout, cozy, flavorful, and wonderfully filling. And do not skip the bread pudding -- it was absolutely amazing and the perfect sweet finish to the meal. The only negative was our booth: right in front of the door, so every time it opened (and it was often), we got blasted with cold air. Next time we'll sit further in or upstairs. If you're running around Old Saybrook and need a quick, hearty meal, this is the place to be.

    We made our first visit here several days ago, dropping in for a midday lunch on a pretty crowded…read moreSunday. With some good and some not-so good, we concluded that we aren't likely to return -- in spite of the really yummy tartar sauce (more on that in a moment). Penny Lane is a bit of an English Pub-style restaurant on two levels. We ate upstairs since the lower level was filled (steps, no elevator that we saw). Service was slow to nonexistent. It took us ten minutes to get recognized by a server who asked if we wanted something to drink and took another five minutes to get it. After we ordered we waited 25 minutes to get our food. We got no drink refills. Maybe service is better in the first floor? Ah, the food. Fish and Chips is essentially pub food, so that's what we got. The crust was light and buttery, quite good. The fish was utterly without any sort of flavor, as bland as could be imagined in your worst imagining. The tartar sauce was super good, but it just couldn't disguise the fact that the fish was tasteless. We also tried the poached egg and corned beef hash, which was ok though the hash was kind ... well, and of a hash, unremarkable at best. Conclusion: There was little that was appealing in our experience. Oh yeah, another ten minutes to get our bill... a long afternoon.

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    This is a dive bar where you can get bar food. At night it seems like the 20 something's come here…read moreand the upper deck area/ rooftop turns into like a dance club area. It was a great spot if you have a huge group of people. We met a ton of family here since we were all in town for a wedding.

    Stopped in around 3 pm today for a "quick" drink and appetizers while out on our motorcycles. Went…read moreup to the deck and there were about 4 people sitting at bar and maybe 2 tables. Oh. Where do I start? I could start with the absolutely awful music that was playing. I'm sorry, but these 2 people have no business being on a microphone and it's hard to believe anyone would pay them to do so. I will say, in fairness, that there was only 1 bartender/server. Yes, the same person doing both...so it's obvious that there might be a wait. She took our drink orders and left us with menus. Came back with a tray of drinks, only to spill them on the ground and had to go get new ones. Finally got the drinks and the beer was not cold at all. Ordered 3 orders of wings and a wrap. How difficult is that? About 30 minutes later we get 1 order of wings and the wrap. In the meantime, 3 other tables came in and sat down. 30 minutes more, we still don't have the other 2 orders of wings and the tables that came in after us are already served and eating. Waitress never comes over to see if we need anything. When she finally does come over we explain still waiting on wings. She acted clueless as if she didn't know what was happening. We waited, stupidly, another 30 minutes and finally had to tell her we were leaving. She asked if we wanted the wings removed from the check...REALLY? No, we'd love to pay for food we didn't receive! I went downstairs and asked for a manager, of course I was told there wasn't one. But the woman there said our wings were given to another table. I don't really believe that. And even if it was true, HOW LONG does it take to make 6 wings? Please don't waste your time going to this place.

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