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| - When I see any kind of "Pub", my antennae raise. I've been to so many "Authentic" Irish/British Pubs that have disappointed. It ain't enough to serve Guinness and Corned Beef.
Then again, I've never been over to Blighty or the Emerald Isle, so I don't have a reliable point of referance. But I DO have a pretty good bullshit detector, and I know a good place from a bad one.
Piper's is DEFINITELY a GOOD one.
A little different, 'cos it's a SCOTTISH pub. I was comforted by seeing the extensive collection (one whole side of the long back-bar) of Scots Whisky. I was kinda pissed the nature of the luncheon precluded partaking in the smoky goodness of a wee nip-but as I am planning a return trip to Pitts, I will catch up.
The Menu had all the stuff you'd expect to find, although no haggis. I had their version of "Toad In the Hole" which was a dish of Bangers in Yorkshire Pudding. This had "Me" all over it. I like Bangers and I like Yorkshire Pudding.
It was advertised as coming with a Whisky-Onion Gravy, which I asked for on the side, as I also ordered a cup of the "Hot Curry Sauce" offered on other dishes.
The plate was attractive-4 nice fat sausages in a remarkably light surrounding shell of Yorkshire Pudding. Both gravies/sauces were very very tasty. This shit didn't come frozen-SOMEONE who knew their way around a kitchen was doing their job, and doing it well. I was very very pleased.
My companions had Fish and Chips, and a Steak Salad, both of which were substantial in size and appetizing in appearance. I would have been satsified with either one, but I'm glad I swung with the Bangers. I gave a momentary eye to the Smoked Salmon Boxty, but sausages always win...
Pub food isn't my usual choice, but I'd come back here in a heartbeat, and I intend to.
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