The Kilkeney Inn, Cheltenham

Official site of The Kilkeney Inn - www.kilkeneycheltenham.co.uk

Official site of The Kilkeney Inn - www.kilkeneycheltenham.co.uk

A classic old Glasgow bar just south of George Square, sadly only Greene King Abbott and IPA available on the six pumps but nonetheless very well kept. It being Scotland there are lots of lagers taking up the island bartop. Apparently guest beers are also available sometimes. It is also noted for a decent range of malts. Young punters and staff on a quiet evening when I was in. Normal screens and machines, juke box etc in an old dark wood interior. Decorated with bookcases, Scots photos and prints of sentimental old paintings, “The Last of the Clan” for example; the more interesting décor is on the staircase down to the basement toilets, the walls are papered with 1950s copies of the Daily Herald. Differing floor levels provide separate seating and drinking areas to the main bar side space. An interesting bar with original features and reasonable beer.

The food here is not cheap but it is Very good. The St Austells Tribute on hand pump was also well kept. They also had Youngs Bitter on handpump. It has been recently renovated so I hope it suceeds. All they have to do is get rid of the awful cover versions on the sound systems.