Six Nations 2020: best bars in Edinburgh to watch all the rugby action Conor Marlborough January 20, 2020 Drink The annual competition will kick off with a fantastic weekend of rugby on Saturday 1 February, when Wales play host to Italy at home in Cardiff. Scotland will look to test Ireland - and their new head coach...
Profile of modern whisky drinker revealed – and it’s not what you think Sean Murphy December 11, 2019 Drink, In the News, Whisky Traditionally seen as the preserve of older men, the latest research from the polling giant found that our palates are becoming refined enough to appreciate Scotland’s national spirit earlier than people...
UK-wide search for best dog-friendly pub reveals Scotland’s top 10 Sean Murphy October 24, 2019 Drink, In the News Organised by Rover.com, the competition's Scottish leaderboard has gone live with dog-loving pub goers being encouraged to cast their vote to find the perfect pub for pups. A spokesperson for the...
7 Scottish pink gins you should try this summer Crystal Chesters May 6, 2019 Drink, Gin Perfect for garden parties and sunny days, pink gin is sweet and drinkable, not to mention much prettier than regular gin - especially when garnished with fresh Scottish berries. Mix it with tonic, rose...
8 of the best Edinburgh pubs and bars for watching the Six Nations Alex Watson February 5, 2019 Drink Whether you've missed out on tickets, or you just prefer to watch in comfort, here are eight of the best bars in Edinburgh where you can see the Six Nations live. Teuchters (26 William Street, EH3...
A Scottish bartender’s rules for once-a-year drinkers this Christmas Sean Murphy December 14, 2018 Christmas, Drink Over to Frank... Hello and welcome to Frank Murphy's best practice for bar-goers this festive period. Those who take the black and man the pubs and bars are heroes but only human. Our reserves of...
8 of the best beer gardens in Edinburgh Scotsman Food and Drink Staff July 9, 2018 Drink With the good weather (hopefully) here to stay (and more than likely to go and come back again on random days) it's finally beer garden weather. Thankfully Edinburgh has more than a few courtyards,...
8 common mistakes people make when ordering whisky and how to rectify them Sean Murphy April 25, 2018 Drink, Whisky The whisky world, like the world of wine, often seems impenetrable from the outside, with the traditional image of those drinking it being old men in leather seats, smoking cigars in stuffy rooms. However,...
The perfect food and pairings for St Andrew’s Day – with recipes Scotsman Food and Drink Staff November 30, 2017 Food It is safe to say that the majority of Scots know that St Andrew is the Patron Saint of Scotland - but how many know the other countries that have chosen him as their patron saint? It turns out that...
10 of the best BYOB restaurants in Glasgow Alex Watson November 22, 2017 Drink, In the News BYOB (or ‘bring your own bottle’) restaurants are a great option if you’re on a budget, as you can bring your favourite tipple with you and all you’ll have to pay is a small corkage fee. El Gusto (31...