Fierce Beer — Restaurant in City of Edinburgh

People who know me know I just love a good craft ale place, and this is no exception. Sat not far from Princes Street, and what I assume is a busy location for passing trade, is this gem of a place.

I'm not one for ambiguity, but the name is a clear and defiant flag that you're coming here for beer, and that's what you're blooming well gonna get!

Out with a few friends from work who were eager to show me a few of the excellent watering holes in Edinburgh, and this was second on the list.

As you walk through the door, you immediately feel the busyness of the outside world shut out. The place is calmly lit, with enough music to cover the trumps and burps of other patrons, but not enough to make conversation a challenge. The bar is up ahead to the right, with tables of various types and heights, and a seating area to the right. I didn't explore to find further seating.

A very welcoming and helpful chap behind the bar, very knowledgeable in his wares, was on hand to give any support required. 20 kegs were ready for my deliberation, and in my usual split pint approach to places like this, I chose three thirds to maximise my enjoyment (I avoided the 12.5% imperial stout which would be my normal go to choice as I needed to stay vertical for more pubs, but I took note in the hope I could pop back later in the week!)

To the side of the bar is a fridge which stocked a number of enticing cans, but I begrudgingly accepted that loading up like a pack horse at this stage was not conducive to a fun afternoon for me.

Posters on the wall made it blatantly clear that this was an establishment that want to create a community of regulars, and if I was living within a reasonable distance I would be wanting to be part of that community.

Seating was the sort of interesting oddballs and mismatches that one expects of this sort of establishment, but comfort was freely available and none of us had to endure a wooden bench.

'Winchester suitability' had me chewing over this location, though. The building itself should be very easily defended in a zombie apocalypse, given the table to window ratio, but given the potentially vast numbers of potential zombies in the vicinity, it could end up being a challenge to get out on...

Whenever I visit a different city I try and find a craft beer pub to take pictures for my Instagram hops_and_hightops. I only had a 20min slot in the family schedule to grab a beer at this place so I quickly went in with my son. On entering I could see plenty of tables available. A member of the bar staff asked me if I'd booked a table I replied that I hadn't but I just wanted a quick beer. She replied that they are fully booked even tho there were plenty of tables available inside and out. I said can I just have a quick beer and I would only be 20mins and she still said no. There was no line of people outside and tables didn't have any reservation signs on them. I got the feeling that I wasn't wanted in there because I'm pretty sure I could of sat on a table and had...

Tap style bar from the Scottish Fierce brewery. Noting fancy about this place but the beer is sensational. Big selection of beers on tap and a must for lovers of strong dark beer. Limited outdoor seating. The food is basic but its the beer is what they are about. Chill cabinets for a carry out with a stock of limited small batch canned ale. Not cheap but hey, where else you gonna get a 12% strong dark brew with a flavour that 'll knock yer socks off. If your not sure, ask the knowledgeable helpful bar staff who will guide you. Be warned though, last orders are at 10 and chuck out at strickly 10.30 at the time (Jul 21) of our visit, which is in line with Scottish national...