A huge scotch selection, plus a fine selection of ales, and Scottish SEAFOOD. When I was in Scotland I had some fabulous Fish & Chips done with Haddock instead of Cod, as well as some great seafood pies.
The Haven in Jamaica Plain in Boston has a great selection of Scottish beer and whisky with haggis as an appetizer, Scotch eggs, cullen skink, bangers and mash, etc, and even fried mars bars for dessert. They've done very well for themselves, surviving the pandemic even outlasting one of the oldest Irish pubs in the city which closed its doors about a year ago.
Same happened to Molly MacPherson’s in Savannah, GA. Before the pandemic, they played British punk rock, served a combo of Irish and Scottish food, and imported beers. In the past year or two, they became every other bar on party street. They quit serving imported beer and transitioned to cocktails and party music. Whenever I visit, I’ve started going to a British pub called Six Pence that’s much more consistent and laid back.
The fact I am mostly Irish-Scottish Welsh, and more Scottish somehow a bit of English and Nordic, I absolutely love this channel. Subbed. Would love to see the idea work. We had an Irish Pub lasted two years in SWFL before the newness wore off and it tanked. Full building built like a free standing pub. Beautiful wood work inside, now an upscale steak house lol.
The Royal Mile in Des Moines is a fantastic Englich/Scottish Pub with fantastic true to style food, a fantastic scotch selection and true to style English/Scottish beer selection, including Fullers on cask.
🌹💙 Awesome video and channel, I just subscribed. I’m American in USA Southwest and I’m Scottish. The only problem with Haggis is it’s illegal in the United States. Since 1971 sheep’s lungs have been forbidden for sale. If a pub or similar wants to list Haggis on their menu, sheep’s lung etc., would need to be substituted or not included. Thank you immensely for your question and answer videos like this one. Very much appreciated. 👍
The highland still house pub in Oregon city, Oregon is still pretty authentic.Been in operation for years and serves haggis balls! Compares very well to pubs visited in Scotland.
I can recommend Tam o Shanter in Burbank, CA. Bartender is from Glasgow. Their Scotch selection is huge. They celebrate Robbie Burns night every year and they have nearly every tartan framed on the walls. Plus, they serve lovely roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. I highly recommend🏴💙🏴
I think there is a better market for higher end Irish / Scottish / English / German style or themed pubs in America over a mid to lower market version. The suggestion about having the highest selection of Scotch, is a perfect idea as an example of this. I would love to have an English pub or a German beer hall myself.
I've got one in me basement in New Jersey.. The Red Lyon Tavern. The entrance is guarded by a Hag Stone, and we nosh on snacks from "Bank of Scotland "Quasches. A table of Whiskeys is a naturally renewing resource if you entertain regularly.
I visited Scotland back in 2000, and had Haggis with Tatties n' Neeps at the Ben Nevis Pub in Ft. William. Loved it! My main regret was I couldn't take the leftovers with me. Also acquired a taste for Single Malt Scotch, and now I've tried quite a few. We used to have a restaurant named The Highland Stag near here, with real Scottish food and Scotch tastings, but unfortunately they ran in to some legal problems and had to close. (I don't know the details) I'm a huge fan of Scotch Eggs, and Shepard's Pie (with LAMB, not beef!).
I'm 69 and live in Florida. I have never seen a Scottish pub, anywhere. Many Irish and British. I think I know why. Many of the first Scottish immigrants who arrived prior to 1700 were not about to hang around on the east coast and remain under the thumb of the Brits so they hightailed it to the Appalachians which also reminded them of home. The Irish who came here after the potato famine started in 1845 were now away from British influence and generally being of a more social temperament remained in populated coastal areas. Pub 32 in Sarasota and The Celtic Ray in Punta Gorda are great places to eat and drink but as mentioned quickly learned a cliche clientele doesn't pay the bills.
There were once two such places around Austin, but they were all faux-Hooters establishments. "Bagpipes" (which actively disliked bagpipes and would not hire pipers or bands for any events) and "The Tilted Kilt". They dressed pretty girls in tartan mini-skirts and little pseudo-glengarries and sold fish and chips and and Scotch eggs and a few British imported beers but very little else you'd regard as authentic. Much like the "Irish pubs" discussed here. Austin's Irish pubs have also pretty much closed, I think one is left and it does function as much as a sports bar for American football as anything else.
In some Scottish fish shops you can get haggis in the form of sausages, fried and also fried in batter so that would be a good way to promote haggis in the US, maybe also haggis burgers? Ian you were spot on with the Madame Tussauds reference in view of mannequins of Rocky and Erik, as I always think of Tussauds being horror themed.
Chip shops sell battered haggis, black pudding, white pudding, red pudding, sausages, smoked sausage, hamburgers, pizza, and of course fish, fishcakes, steak pies, chips and fritters.
In the Glasgow Transport museum there is a 'street'. Amongst the many recreated shops etc is a pub. Modeled on a former real one. It has no furniture of any kind. Sells only one type of beer and of course, whisky. Unfortunately, it has no licence.
We have a Scottish pub here in my city but.... it's changed. It worked really well. Had scotch and imported beers and served authentic Scottish foods. Then the owner passed away. His co-owner took over and the scotch selection got cut in half as well as the menu. And even though the menu got cut in half, it was still hard to order anything because they didn't always have everything needed for some of the recipes.
I think the issue with these theme pubs based on a culture or nationality is that the notion of an "authentic Scottish pub" is really based on individual experiences and expectations. From the video above, the mention of places moving away from authenticity to a sports bar actually speaks more to a fixed time period of expectation on authenticity. The sports bar with Scottish decor actually would probably be more authentic to someone visiting the States from Scotland, as most pubs in Scotland, from the city to the country will likely have sport on, most music (if any) will be a mix of modern music with maybe the odd trad night, and food will often be simple, easy to eat things like burgers, fish and chips, etc with higher end places often doing the same but with better ingredients (when talking actual pubs and not gastro pubs). That's not to say I'm criticising your views or those of other commenters, it's just that it's very hard to tie down what actually makes a Scottish (or Irish) pub authentic because the really good independent pubs in those places are all different and what my idea of a great pub is will differ from someone else on the street.
Tilted Kilt = Scottish Hooters 😂 A good Scottish pub is a neighborhood thing just like a traditional corner bar here in the states. Having been to the store a few times I am imagining the view from the revolving top of the tower.
Now what you need to do is send out 8x10 glossies with the obviously machine copied signature and generic message in the corner with a bright red lipstick imprint, thats how all the stars do it, right?
My idea would be an upscale restaurant called "The Auld Alliance" (or maybe "Le Roi D'escosse") featuring French cuisine and Scottish ambiance. I have neither the resources nor the know-how to do it. The Idea is copyright free, so anybody who wants to try it go right ahead. Good luck to you!
Irish pubs don't play Irish music 7 days a week 24/7, any good bar in Scotland and Ireland have quiz nights, student nights, theme nights, different things to keep it interesting and appealing to a wider audience.
@@colinp2238 Irish pubs don't generally have jukeboxes,but generally they are very similar.In ireland though its dieing out a pub can be a grocery or a hardware store during the day.However the irish pub abroad is a different thing altogether ,pubs in ireland are not tied to breweries whereas the irish pub abroad is tied very much to guiness or diageo as it is now.
A huge scotch selection, plus a fine selection of ales, and Scottish SEAFOOD. When I was in Scotland I had some fabulous Fish & Chips done with Haddock instead of Cod, as well as some great seafood pies.
The Haven in Jamaica Plain in Boston has a great selection of Scottish beer and whisky with haggis as an appetizer, Scotch eggs, cullen skink, bangers and mash, etc, and even fried mars bars for dessert. They've done very well for themselves, surviving the pandemic even outlasting one of the oldest Irish pubs in the city which closed its doors about a year ago.
Same happened to Molly MacPherson’s in Savannah, GA. Before the pandemic, they played British punk rock, served a combo of Irish and Scottish food, and imported beers. In the past year or two, they became every other bar on party street. They quit serving imported beer and transitioned to cocktails and party music. Whenever I visit, I’ve started going to a British pub called Six Pence that’s much more consistent and laid back.
I agree
They still have two other locations
Sorry to hear that. Loved the place when I was in Savannah.
For my bachelor party in Pittsburgh, we spent time at Piper's Pub. As for down here in Central FL, Dunedin is the place to go for all things Scottish!
The fact I am mostly Irish-Scottish Welsh, and more Scottish somehow a bit of English and Nordic, I absolutely love this channel. Subbed. Would love to see the idea work. We had an Irish Pub lasted two years in SWFL before the newness wore off and it tanked. Full building built like a free standing pub. Beautiful wood work inside, now an upscale steak house lol.
The Royal Mile in Des Moines is a fantastic Englich/Scottish Pub with fantastic true to style food, a fantastic scotch selection and true to style English/Scottish beer selection, including Fullers on cask.
🌹💙 Awesome video and channel, I just subscribed. I’m American in USA Southwest and I’m Scottish. The only problem with Haggis is it’s illegal in the United States. Since 1971 sheep’s lungs have been forbidden for sale. If a pub or similar wants to list Haggis on their menu, sheep’s lung etc., would need to be substituted or not included. Thank you immensely for your question and answer videos like this one. Very much appreciated. 👍
The highland still house pub in Oregon city, Oregon is still pretty authentic.Been in operation for years and serves haggis balls! Compares very well to pubs visited in Scotland.
I can recommend Tam o Shanter in Burbank, CA. Bartender is from Glasgow. Their Scotch selection is huge. They celebrate Robbie Burns night every year and they have nearly every tartan framed on the walls. Plus, they serve lovely roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. I highly recommend🏴💙🏴
Pubs In Australia are the heart and soul of the town.They are the central hub where people can get together and socialise.
I think there is a better market for higher end Irish / Scottish / English / German style or themed pubs in America over a mid to lower market version. The suggestion about having the highest selection of Scotch, is a perfect idea as an example of this. I would love to have an English pub or a German beer hall myself.
I've got one in me basement in New Jersey.. The Red Lyon Tavern. The entrance is guarded by a Hag Stone, and we nosh on snacks from "Bank of Scotland "Quasches. A table of Whiskeys is a naturally renewing resource if you entertain regularly.
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The Scotsman Public House in Waynesville NC recently opened.
The Caledonian in Toronto is one I can recommend - that's how you do a Scottish pub in North America.
I visited Scotland back in 2000, and had Haggis with Tatties n' Neeps at the Ben Nevis Pub in Ft. William. Loved it! My main regret was I couldn't take the leftovers with me. Also acquired a taste for Single Malt Scotch, and now I've tried quite a few.
We used to have a restaurant named The Highland Stag near here, with real Scottish food and Scotch tastings, but unfortunately they ran in to some legal problems and had to close. (I don't know the details) I'm a huge fan of Scotch Eggs, and Shepard's Pie (with LAMB, not beef!).
We had a Scottish pub locally called the Brothy Bear. It had authentic Scottish food. I only got to visit it once, it disappeared during the big C.
I'm 69 and live in Florida. I have never seen a Scottish pub, anywhere. Many Irish and British. I think I know why. Many of the first Scottish immigrants who arrived prior to 1700 were not about to hang around on the east coast and remain under the thumb of the Brits so they hightailed it to the Appalachians which also reminded them of home. The Irish who came here after the potato famine started in 1845 were now away from British influence and generally being of a more social temperament remained in populated coastal areas. Pub 32 in Sarasota and The Celtic Ray in Punta Gorda are great places to eat and drink but as mentioned quickly learned a cliche clientele doesn't pay the bills.
We have a place here in Phoenix called the Irish Wolfhound that I really like.
Barry's Old Irish in Webster, NY is very traditional. Great young couple.
If you're ever in Wayneville NC theres a pub/restaurant there called the Scotsman.
There were once two such places around Austin, but they were all faux-Hooters establishments. "Bagpipes" (which actively disliked bagpipes and would not hire pipers or bands for any events) and "The Tilted Kilt". They dressed pretty girls in tartan mini-skirts and little pseudo-glengarries and sold fish and chips and and Scotch eggs and a few British imported beers but very little else you'd regard as authentic. Much like the "Irish pubs" discussed here.
Austin's Irish pubs have also pretty much closed, I think one is left and it does function as much as a sports bar for American football as anything else.
Don't knock Belair, MD! That's where I live! lol Tilted Kilt was in White Marsh, MD and has long-since closed.
Here in North arolina where most of the citizens are of Irish and Scottish descent it would go over.
I sorely miss Squire's Pub in Pinehurst. That was a great place. :(
Would love to have one nearby. (Staggering distance maybe?)
In some Scottish fish shops you can get haggis in the form of sausages, fried and also fried in batter so that would be a good way to promote haggis in the US, maybe also haggis burgers?
Ian you were spot on with the Madame Tussauds reference in view of mannequins of Rocky and Erik, as I always think of Tussauds being horror themed.
Chip shops sell battered haggis, black pudding, white pudding, red pudding, sausages, smoked sausage, hamburgers, pizza, and of course fish, fishcakes, steak pies, chips and fritters.
In the Glasgow Transport museum there is a 'street'. Amongst the many recreated shops etc is a pub. Modeled on a former real one. It has no furniture of any kind. Sells only one type of beer and of course, whisky. Unfortunately, it has no licence.
I want an 8by10 photo. !!!
We have a Scottish pub here in my city but.... it's changed. It worked really well. Had scotch and imported beers and served authentic Scottish foods. Then the owner passed away. His co-owner took over and the scotch selection got cut in half as well as the menu. And even though the menu got cut in half, it was still hard to order anything because they didn't always have everything needed for some of the recipes.
That ironically sounds like every pub here in Scotland 😂
@@michaelsmyth5877 And yet, they never run out of cheeseburgers LOL
Yall got any recommendations near DC?
I think the issue with these theme pubs based on a culture or nationality is that the notion of an "authentic Scottish pub" is really based on individual experiences and expectations. From the video above, the mention of places moving away from authenticity to a sports bar actually speaks more to a fixed time period of expectation on authenticity.
The sports bar with Scottish decor actually would probably be more authentic to someone visiting the States from Scotland, as most pubs in Scotland, from the city to the country will likely have sport on, most music (if any) will be a mix of modern music with maybe the odd trad night, and food will often be simple, easy to eat things like burgers, fish and chips, etc with higher end places often doing the same but with better ingredients (when talking actual pubs and not gastro pubs).
That's not to say I'm criticising your views or those of other commenters, it's just that it's very hard to tie down what actually makes a Scottish (or Irish) pub authentic because the really good independent pubs in those places are all different and what my idea of a great pub is will differ from someone else on the street.
There is a great authentic Scottish pub in Chicago. The Duke of Perth. Epically fantastic.
Are you familiar with the Ugly Oyster Pub in Reading PA
I went to a Tilted Kilt, and the girls were incredibly cute. I didn't notice the food. :)
Now I am wondering what owl tastes like?
In the same kind of vein, any pub is a 'public house' isn't it?
Chicken Tikka Masala! Yum
Tilted Kilt = Scottish Hooters 😂 A good Scottish pub is a neighborhood thing just like a traditional corner bar here in the states.
Having been to the store a few times I am imagining the view from the revolving top of the tower.
I’ll carry Mark’s bags to Denver
Now what you need to do is send out 8x10 glossies with the obviously machine copied signature and generic message in the corner with a bright red lipstick imprint, thats how all the stars do it, right?
My idea would be an upscale restaurant called "The Auld Alliance" (or maybe "Le Roi D'escosse") featuring French cuisine and Scottish ambiance. I have neither the resources nor the know-how to do it. The Idea is copyright free, so anybody who wants to try it go right ahead. Good luck to you!
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That actually sounds like a REALLY good idea!
trying to source sheep stomach in quantity for the haggis or the other imported stuff in a reliable way ? thats how you end up with burgers and fries
Irish pubs don't play Irish music 7 days a week 24/7, any good bar in Scotland and Ireland have quiz nights, student nights, theme nights, different things to keep it interesting and appealing to a wider audience.
They also have Juke boxes as in regular pubs in the UK.
@@colinp2238 Irish pubs don't generally have jukeboxes,but generally they are very similar.In ireland though its dieing out a pub can be a grocery or a hardware store during the day.However the irish pub abroad is a different thing altogether ,pubs in ireland are not tied to breweries whereas the irish pub abroad is tied very much to guiness or diageo as it is now.