Nicky Tams Bar and Bothy
- November 13, 2006
- Rated 4 of 5 by
fizzytom from Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Popular with students but by no means exclusive, Nicky Tams Bar and Bothy looks like a traditional little place but, in reality, is actually cool and surprising. It is housed in an old building which - for several reasons - is alleged to be haunted. Inside it is full of dark timber and is a really cosy affair with real fires burning in winter. The place is quite small but there is an upstairs too. But Nicky Tams has a great jukebox with music spanning all genres and plays host to live music on Wednesday nights and Saturdays from 4 to 6pm - local bands and artists. It also has a well regarded quiz night (alas I have not been to this) and it serves good value meals each day between 12 and 2.30pm - it has the usual staples like chili and pies but it also has a few traditional Scots dishes like Scotch broth and haggis and neaps. Beers are varied with a couple of cask ales and some interesting international bottled beers. Prices are reasonable for the town. The staff are friendly and the clientele don't seem to have any problem with strangers - unlike some pubs in town. A "bothy" is a small building, usually somewhere remote where one might seek shelter - Nicky Tams is the perfect place - a warm and cosy little pub where you're made to feel welcome
From journal A Stirling Time!