As has been mentioned in previous editions of this blog, the West End is mostly full of poncy bars with comfy seats which are empty by mid evening. A notable exception to this rule, however, is J.P Mather’s (Queensferry Street, 13/19/36/37/41/47). It was here that we convened for our friend Neil McDonald’s 32nd birthday – many happy returns (and happy birthday).
Mather’s is a big Tartan Army pub – and with Neil being a prominent member of the TA, this was an obvious choice for his birthday night out. Anticipation was high for the Italy game, and Neil was presented with a commemorative “Mather’s Bar Tartan Army” t-shirt to mark the night.
As far as furnishing goes, Mather’s is fairly sparse – on a busy night it can get fairly crowded as everyone gathers round the whisky casks which pass for places to rest your beer. The extensive whisky collection is marked on the wall – a handy point of reference for those who are either unable to read the labels of the bottles, or those who are incapable of reading the labels of the bottles… However we just stuck to a few pints of the various ales which were available on tap. All good.
Just as we were finishing our respective last pints a message arrived from legendary lightweight - and my former flatmate - Adam Johns, announcing that he was “well up for getting involved in the Great Edinburgh Pub Challenge again during the forthcoming week”, having not put in an appearance since the opening night (see below). How would we be able to refuse this offer? Only time would tell…
Until the next time….
QUOTE OF THE NIGHT: “Happy Birthday” – various.
CUMULATIVE PUB COUNT: 32
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