The Conan Doyle

About The Conan Doyle

A busy city-centre pub with proper character — dark wood, booths set into the windows, a heater to sit beside — and enough room that a buggy isn't a problem. Weekdays are the calm option; evenings fill up, though the bar will hand you a drink while a table clears. High chairs and a kids' menu are there, and staff actively ask about allergies, handing over an iPad with detailed ingredient information — genuinely reassuring if you're navigating a child's dietary needs. Food comes out quickly and portions are big: the haggis, the steak and beef pies, sausage and mash, and halloumi fries all draw praise, with fish and chips done properly with mushy peas. The odd dish misses. One family called it exactly what they needed after a long day of sightseeing, and trams back to the station are right outside.

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