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The White Elephant

2.5 (11 reviews)
ModerateBars, British, Gastropubs
Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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The Butterfly and the Pig - Frittata! Eggs and veggies, the healthiest thing I ate all week.

The Butterfly and the Pig

4.6(333 reviews)
3.5 miCity Centre
££

7pm reservation, we were seated immediately. The menu is clever and there really seems to be…read moresomething for everyone. My frittata was light but full of fresh piping hot vegetables. The wine list is replete with moderately priced wines; honestly we would have been willing to pay more for a couple of even better alternatives, but I would not classify that as a complaint. Service was friendly and attentive and this restaurant is so eclectic and fun.

This was a higher rated local pub we tried and about a 12 minute walk from our Hilton. It was…read moreearly at 5:00pm and not busy. 3 of the 4 of us ordered the fish and chips (17.95 GBP) just to try another joint. The wife ordered their "Fisherman" which is pan seared Scottish coley or pollock (for 27 GBP). The battered fish with the chips was more delicately done here and delicious. As an aside I tried several times to find a place here in Glasgow or in Edinburgh that did a "special" fish and chips, that is breaded with crumbs and not battered, but apparently no one does that healthier old school preparation anymore (and I need to inform my old work colleague who hailed from Glasgow and gave me this inside tip that it's not practiced anymore). I also had a Chieftain IPA. The side of peas were dryish and not flavorful and small portioned and not done as well and tasty as I have had in London or Perth, just saying. We also had their sticky toffee pudding with ice cream for dessert and that was good. The fries were mediocre. Server was friendly and attentive. 4 stars overall and a nice local flavor Glasgow outing.

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The Butterfly and the Pig - Some cozy seating.

Some cozy seating.

The Butterfly and the Pig - Sunday roast dinner

Sunday roast dinner

The Butterfly and the Pig - Mashed potato stuffed into homemade Yorkshire pudding served with gravy

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Mashed potato stuffed into homemade Yorkshire pudding served with gravy

The Pot Still - 1000 whiskies

The Pot Still

4.7(153 reviews)
3.4 miCity Centre
££

Small pub, massive whisky selection -- and I mean massive. We're talking over 1,000 whiskies on the…read moreshelves, plus a solid lineup of beers on tap. It's cozy, crowded, and buzzing with life -- often standing room only and packed shoulder-to-shoulder with locals and travelers alike. If you're a whisky fan (or even just whisky-curious), do yourself a favor and try one of their Scotland whisky flights. It's like taking a mini tour of the country's whisky regions without ever leaving your barstool -- and without worrying about driving. The bartenders really know their stuff and are happy to guide you toward something you'll love. A quick heads-up: no football colors allowed, which keeps the atmosphere friendly and relaxed no matter who you support. And speaking of friendly -- the locals here are as welcoming as they come. This is exactly the kind of place where Scotland's famous pub culture shines. Prices are surprisingly reasonable too, so you can sample a few drams without feeling guilty. Whether you're a seasoned whisky nerd or just looking to experience the local vibe, this is the spot. Pull up a stool (if you can find one) and enjoy a proper Scottish night out

Even if you are not a whiskey fan, this place is worth visiting if you're in town. Just to see…read moretheir ginormous, or hmm, whiskey-normous, selection of bottles lining the wall, and the bartenders going up and down the ladders to fetch them. This may prompt you to feel like ordering a drink. You are in good hands and they can totally recommend something that you may like. Their selection is so huge they don't have a menu, you just have to ask for your label or take their recommendations. Naturally, most of the selection is Scottish whiskey, but if you somehow prefer otherwise, (say you are a local tired of Scotch... or just want to reaffirm nothing beats a Scotch?) they do offer whiskey from other countries, as well as beer and ciders, as well as gin, rum and the like. They do offer pies and other bar food, but we went after dinner and just couldn't stomach more food, tempting as they may sound.

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The Pot Still - Amazing whisky selection!

Amazing whisky selection!

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The Pot Still

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The Granary - The Granary

The Granary

3.3(18 reviews)
1.2 miShawlands, South Side
££

I've been coming here on & off for 20 plus years. I like the atmosphere & feels friendly. Love the…read moreProsecco offers just wish they were available mon-fri lol. I want to say positive things about the food but I have to say that I'm not a fan, it's all unhealthy stuff & if you do get any veg/salad it's not great. I recently had "steak pie" which to my disappointment was an actual pie (not steak with a puff pastry on top) maybe my fault for not knowing or asking prior to ordering. Left pretty hungry because I didn't eat much of it. I definitely would eat more often in here if the menu was more exciting. The staff are all very nice and welcoming. Place is dog friendly which is a big selling point for myself as I have a big german shepherd who quite enjoys socialising locally. Would give it 5 stars but the food kinda lets it down but worth a visit when your in the area

Went into The Granary last night, the 16th of June, after work for a pint and feeling hungry I…read moreopted for a Peperoni Pizza which I had previously tried and enjoyed. I paid the +/-11:50GB Pounds, in advance. Instead of the tasty Pizza which I had been expecting I was served up a Thin Ciabatta Bread with Peperoni on it. Tasty as it was, it was like a starter instead of the Mains Pizza I had previously had. When the matter was brought to the attention of the acting management I was informed that the complaint would "be brought to the attention of Upstairs management". As I was hungry at the time and had paid in advance I ate the food but was underwhelmed by the portion of food for the price and therefore cannot recommend it at this time.

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The Granary

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The Devil's Advocate - Smoked fish plate

The Devil's Advocate

4.3(632 reviews)
42.8 miOld Town, Royal Mile
££

Just an awesome, rockin' final meal in Edinburgh - fantastic food, good service and energized local…read morevibe! Absolute must to get reservations! We tried on our first week in Edinburgh and failed, but were able to make reservations 3 weeks out for our last night in Scotland, and we are glad we did. Pork cracklins were a bit hard and crunchy, but everything else was perfect. We had fresh bread and langostinis for starters, along with a smokey whiskey cocktail, the Smoked Indiscretion! For mains we enjoyed the poached Cod, and the Pork with Barley. Service was very good, and wine selection was extensive. Atmosphere was loud with music and locals' chatter in the bar below, but dark tables and heavy wood panels made it a perfect place for a couple celebrating 3 weeks of travel. Highly recommend a visit to the Devil's Advocate, if you can book a table in advance.

The Devil's Advocate is undoubtedly a treasure to find in Old Town Edinburgh, especially if you…read moreaccidentally take the News Steps to get there, only to realize you should have simply taken the steps up Advocate's Close from Cockburn Street. But they call these lessons, "character building," apparently. No matter, the Devil's Advocate is worth the search. Located in an old Victorian pump house halfway up (or down) Advocate's Close, the Devil's Advocate is known for a killer whisky shelf of more than 300 different bottles from various distilleries across the Highlands, Lowlands, Speyside, Campbelltown, the Islands, and Islay. I finally sipped on a 15-year Tamdu that has convinced me to keep a bottle at home. Then there's the Clydeside 2024 Limited Edition Cask Strength that was wicked impressive. The bartenders are class at making and serving seasonal and regular cocktails that have their spin and character. My wife enjoyed gin-based cocktails such as the Clean Slate (with St-Germain, citrus, and sugar), Rose Garden (with Yellow Chartreuse, Cocchi Rosa, apple, lemon, and mint), and Bee's Knees (honey and lemon). I went full speed ahead with the scotch cocktails, which are essentially classics with a scotch-substituted twist. The Double Shot is an Espresso Martini with Dalmore 12 in addition to Kahlua, espresso, and demerara -- quite smooth without being too sweet. The Scotzia is a Negroni with Fettercairn 12, while the Boxcar is a Sidecar only with Aberfeldy 12. We enjoyed the bar for a few hours, watching the bartenders make magic while sipping on cocktails, while listening to 80s pop tunes. A great evening indeed.

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The Devil's Advocate - Whiskey flight tastings

Whiskey flight tastings

The Devil's Advocate - Fish Filet

Fish Filet

The Devil's Advocate - Double Shot with Dalmore 12, kahula, espresso shot, and Demerara.

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Double Shot with Dalmore 12, kahula, espresso shot, and Demerara.

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