Pogue Mahone Pub & Kitchen

We stopped by randomly while waiting for a table at Bar Isabel and were blown away. For starters you feel like you were transported to Scotland when you walk in the door. This is by far the most authentic Scottish pub this side of the pond. Then there is the service. Maggie might be one of the best waitresses I have ever had. On top of her engaging personality is her encyclopedic knowledge of Scotch. They have 100s of Scotch and a giant menu with descriptions but you don’t need it with her. Let her be your guide to touring Scotch together. The drink menu is great in addition to the impressive Scotch collection. The Scottish egg was outstanding and a must if you go. Thank you Maggie for you hospitality! We will be back!

I love this place. The food is great, atmosphere cozy, not overpriced, great service. The owner is usually there and she is lovely and welcoming. She clearly loved the place and works very hard at running her business well. Of course there's an exceptional selection of scotch.

Follow @bredgyeats for more food reviews and posts! There's a first time for everything, and today is a fine day to try both haggis in a taste of Scotland platter, or saffron in a luxurious saffron seafood risotto. Thankfully I didn't have to choose between the sausage roll, scotch egg or haggis, which was undoubtedly my favourite of the trio. Deep-fried to a satisfying crispy texture, the interior is tender and bursting with umami along with a delicious gaminess of lamb, which is what makes this animal one of my favourites to eat. I was only disappointed by only having one bite to ration. The sticky toffee pudding is an indulgent treat after eating all that fried stuff, a huge dose of sweetness from the butterscotch and moist, caramelized toffee pudding with chunks of dates inside, contrasted by the cold vanilla ice cream and slight bitterness of the cocoa powder.