Been a member for years, me and The Musketeers are in 28 Queen Street at least once a month. Many a hangover has been had here.
Whiskies...read the SMWS website I put a link to at the top of this post. They just tell it like it is...and the way it should be.
It is my bestest place to be when out in the Toon. Great bar staff, a load of whom me and The Musketeers have become really good personal friends with.
What should I write for a critique?...First time we went to Queen Street the place stank a bit of paint and turpentine, there were no door handles on the doors. We got hammered and fell in love with the place. It was early summer 2004. Its a place where I can go and relax, properly relax. It's a members club and because of that it generally keeps the twats out. So yep, looking for somewhere just to hang and have a beer and a dram? This is the place to be.
The food...it's probably one of the finest places to eat in the toon. One of The Musketeers married his wife because this was the venue for their first date. I've not eaten out of the restaurant, but there has been special occasions held there when we ordered from the restaurant menu and it's just delicious. The Musketeers usually stick to the bar food. I've never had a bad meal...honestly! The main stay regular choice used to be the Venison Burger, but I really recommend the Haggis with a side order of chips, helps quieten down a predicted hangover. The chips come cut in 2 inch x 1/4 inch planks with mustard mayo, great for getting the haggis out the bowl....since then I've moved on to sausages,mash with brussel sprouts and bacon....words cannot describe!!! I was in for lunch today and was advised to try the Rueben sandwadge and paprika chips....delicious!!
This is the place responsible for changing my palette and kicked me off in the right direction to enjoy the finer, more grown up things in life. I've tasted the finest whiskies, wines, seafood, continental and traditional British foods here. Oh yeah...even drank Bourbon here too, cask strength of course!! Now that is saying something.
This place is now part of my DNA, if you get a chance when you are in Edinburgh then ask around your pals to see if a friend of a friend will sign you in...dont ask me I dont drink with strangers....yeah....RRRIIIGGHHTTT!!!
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