Happy St. Paddy’s Day all. St Patrick’s has always been one of my favorite commercialized holiday. So on this holy day of obligation I decided to pay homage to some of my favorite pubs.
This pub was literally a hole in the wall behind the Calutha Pub. You took a little windy maze behind the bar past the ladies and gents. You came across a little performance room where I attended many times. The chick who usually sang always sang Dolly’s Jolene for me. Hearts!
@ the SanMile (spelling is optional!) This place had a lovely restaurant attached
The Sorry Heed…AKA the Saracen Head – Famous for Billy Connolly’s Last Supper
@ the Waverly in Tollcross
Some Pub in Edinburgh
@ the Saracen Head again
Pub in City Centre Glasgow
Another Pub in the City Centre of Glasgow
….and more Pubs
The Drum and Monkey
Somewhere in Amsterdam. Funnily enough it was the day after St Patrick’s Day.
At the Celtic Club. Members only LOL. It doesn’t get any more Paddy than this folks!
More Sorry Heed. I lurved this place
PUB LUNCH!
My favorite Lager in all of Scotland was Tennants. Everyone I knew received a predrunkeded pint glass that fit conveniently in my purse. See if you can spot your souvener in any of these pictures! hahah
The pub of all pubs was the Kimberly in Tollcross. This is where I saw my first Celtic vs. Rangers match. Very Serious folks!
Shuggy Connolly and Swanky. You will never meet any better. Thanks for all the Irn-Bru and Vodka.
A B&B in the Trussaks near Lock Lommond. Gateway to the Highlands
I love that old Government Buildings and Cathedrals are now being converted to PUBS!
LOL Amsterdam is ALWAYS prepared!
Lynn’s PUB was a very LOCAL local. U had to be from one of the roughest Schemes in Glesga to be here. Hail Hail Barrowfield. RIP JOHN
AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST!>>>>>
This is Bards Bar. My Favorite Irish Bar in all the Emerald Isle!
I really tried to get this blog posted earlier today, but I got so lost in looking through all my pub pictures. I can’t actually believe how many photos I have of all my pints and such I’ve had throughout the UK. To me the British pub scene is one where I feel completely comfortable and at home. The camaraderie is something to behold. If you go in looking for a good story and an ear to listen you can come out with the best friends of your life. My ancestry is very much Irish and English (and a slice of German) and if I was to believe in reincarnation, I was definitely an old Irish local who appreciated a good pint and a good wind up.