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Practical information : Take a break Scotland

Timetable

The tea rooms often close around 4 or 5 pm, but the pubs are open much later, until midnight, 1 hour or more, depending on the day of the week.

Budget & Tips

The food in the pubs is very good. At lunchtime, you can have a snack or sandwich (between £5 and £10) or a main course (between £10 and £15). In the evening, prices go up a bit, and you can dine with a main course between £10 and £20. The pub food has its classics, greedy and hearty, not to be missed.

Age restrictions

It is possible to enter a pub with children, but some places prohibit minors from entering at certain times (in the evening) or in certain areas (gambling). To consume alcohol, you must be at least 18 years old. If you want to buy alcohol in a supermarket and you look under 25, don't be surprised if you are asked for identification.

What's very local

You will be amazed, when you discover your first pubs, at the number of beers on offer. There are often at least ten or so tapbeers at the counter, as well as a large number of homemade beers and beers from around the world à la carte. We will be happy to advise you on a beer if you don't know which one to choose and we can even give you a taste. Whisky and gin cards are also well stocked. If you prefer soft drinks, be happy: there is a wide choice to vary from the usual colas, orange soda and traditional fruit juices. Try the Irn Bru, ginger-beers (non-alcoholic, despite the name), elderberry and rose lemonades, vanilla-strawberry soda... There is something for every palate!

Smokers

Pubs and cafes are non-smoking.

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