Edinburgh and Us: Teuchters Landing – Whisky galore and more

As you approach the Teuchter’s Landing pub the first thing you become aware of is the warm glow that emanates through the windows. The feeling of conviviality continues the moment you walk through the door.

The bar and gantry to the right is a feast for the eyes of any beer or whisky lover. Staff are always attentive and greet you cheerily when you arrive.

This pub, on Dock Place, Leith, is rarely empty and as you wander through the building there are up to five distinct areas where you can choose to sit.

Reminiscent in style to many traditional English country pubs this converted ferry ticket office has small rooms and snugs aplenty and is finished at the back with an inviting conservatory area overlooking Leith Water.

This area has an arresting painted mural along one wall that depicts many local celebrities and luminaries.

The challenge is to identify characters, though drawn with undoubted enthusiasm, the artist appears to have recalled mostly from memory. Perhaps having sampled too many spectacular malts during the process.

However J.K.Rowling, Ian Rankin and Oor Wullie were readily spotted. And a couple of guys in the background could have been the Proclaimers. Or just a couple of guys in the background wearing black rimmed spectacles.

Teuchters serve hearty portions of Scottish pub food but with a little more effort and finesse in the kitchen their menu could have broader appeal. The Ploughman’ Deli Board was just plain bad unfortunately.

Their haggis, neeps and tatties were on par with what you might expect at some of Edinburgh's best eateries. They came served in a small ½ pint mug with a jug of whisky and Arran mustard cream for £5.25.

But it is the character and ambience of this venue that wins the day. A marvellous place to watch the six nations rugby and a rare treat on many a dreich Edinburgh evening. Global warming if it comes quickly enough will also allow the pretty seating area out back the chance to shine more often.

The SCAMPI Test 22/30

Service: 4

Cooking: 3

Atmosphere: 4

Music: 4

Price: 3

Inspiration: 4

To find out more information visit their website at http://teuchtersbar.co.uk/.

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