Virtual Insanity Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Inspired by this picture in the Scottish Islands thread: Where is the best beer garden in Scotland? Opening nomination: The Old Inn in Appin - amazing pub, amazing food but the views of Castle Stalker and Loch Linnhe from the beer garden on a good day are incredible. The Applecross Inn has fantastic views from the outside seats but it's not really much of a garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 11 minutes ago, Virtual Insanity said: Inspired by this picture in the Scottish Islands thread: Where is the best beer garden in Scotland? Opening nomination: The Old Inn in Appin - amazing pub, amazing food but the views of Castle Stalker and Loch Linnhe from the beer garden on a good day are incredible. The Applecross Inn has fantastic views from the outside seats but it's not really much of a garden. Ruined by that pint, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Can't beat a Scottish beer garden, a load of plastic furniture strewn around a crumbling concrete patio next to some overflowing bins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtual Insanity Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 The Old Inn, Appin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 7 minutes ago, ICTChris said: Can't beat a Scottish beer garden, a load of plastic furniture strewn around a crumbling concrete patio next to some overflowing bins. My English missus always complains about the lack of and poor standard of beer gardens here. Suppose the climate doesn't lend itself to them that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesP_81 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 The steamboat Inn near southerness best one I've been too , the beer garden literally rolls down onto the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 29 minutes ago, ICTChris said: Can't beat a Scottish beer garden, a load of plastic furniture strewn around a crumbling concrete patio next to some overflowing bins. Like this? Encore un Fois, Inverness, complete with sheep porn on the telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 The Drift Inn, Lamlash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, welshbairn said: Like this? Encore un Fois, Inverness. I still don't know how they get away with using that as a smoking area, I thought a smoking area had to be open to the elements on three sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, Rugster said: I still don't know how they get away with using that as a smoking area, I thought a smoking area had to be open to the elements on three sides. Here's Cheers in Fraserburgh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 5 minutes ago, Rugster said: I still don't know how they get away with using that as a smoking area, I thought a smoking area had to be open to the elements on three sides. The Rhoderick Dhu in Glasgow has a smoking area that's inside the pub but has no roof. Guy from my work calls it the Roy Castle Suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Best I've been to is Laings in Dundee. Bit of a trek back to the bar though and not sure if everyone still pishes behind the bushes at the end of the garden these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 The smoking ban fundamentally changed the idea of beer gardens. From that point, pubs that could accommodate an area like the above, with cover, heating and screens became more profitable than ones that couldn't do so. A lot of pubs that also lost business due to smokers no longer coming to the pub to drink were also those that couldn't incorporate a smoking area. Groups of people standing in front of a pub smoking can often be a hindrance to attracting customers. The expense of installing these new features also favours large chains. People that like beer gardens are responsible for the job losses, and the economic and social impact of losing community pubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Sneaking in a Welsh one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 54 minutes ago, Shandon Par said: My English missus Haud the bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 47 minutes ago, Rugster said: I still don't know how they get away with using that as a smoking area, I thought a smoking area had to be open to the elements on three sides. It actually feels colder than outside at the Castle Tavern. The wind seems to get funnelled in and the wood burner gives off fuckall heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venti Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: Ruined Enhanced by that pint, though. FTFY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclizine Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Dores Inn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, Cyclizine said: Dores Inn And the other end of the loch. Used to be great food too until some locals bought it off the Turkish family who were running it. Shite the last time I was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locheedfcno1 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Best I've been to is Laings in Dundee. Bit of a trek back to the bar though and not sure if everyone still pishes behind the bushes at the end of the garden these days. Was just going to say laings. Not been in for ages though but mind it was a trek to the bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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