The Central, St. Andrews

I was surprised by the lack of obvious pubs in the centre of St Andrews, so I was pleased to spot the Central Bar which - even from a distance - gave the impression of being the sort of place where one might expect to find a decent pint. As a Taylor Walker-branded bar, you would expect an interesting interior and so it proved to be with an attractive island bar layout, comfortable furniture and traditional decor. Small patio tables out front. Helpful staff. Beer-wise, there were many duplicates and others with "cask conditioning" labels on, so the available choice was Deuchard IPA, Pride, Old Peculier, Inveralmond Lia Fail (£3.29 including a 10% Camra discount, and in good form) and Old Rosie cider. However, at a busier time of year, one might expect a bigger selection. Overall, I thought it pretty good for a pubco chain outlet.