I really like the ambience of this place. It's like a laid back Irish pub with a well designed menu and carefully crafted, nicely presented dishes at reasonable prices. They have 12 beers on tap, a solid wine list with great by the glass selections, and although I've not acquired a taste for Scotch, one of the best selections of Scotch I've seen (this of course because they're a Scottish pub).
The first time I was there, at the waiter's suggestion, I tried the Choucroute Garnie. Per the menu description, this is an Alsatian Classic of Smoked Pork Sausages, Pork Belly, Knockwurst w/ Juniper Berries, Sauerkraut, Potatoes & Mustards. It reminded me of a smoked pork sausage and sauerkraut hash. Although it did not blow me away, it was very good. Perhaps the mustards should be incorporated into the dish to give it a pop instead of serving them on the side. Nevertheless, with a nice Murphy's Stout, this was a great dinner.
Today, while everyone else ordered brunch, I had the Argyll burger. What was wrong with me? I have no idea. Now don't get me wrong, the burger was very good. It was a ground lamb and beef patty with bacon, gruyere and a harissa aioli on a potato bun served with handcut fries. However, you should have seen the benedicts that Jen and her mom got! They were amazing. Do not have brunch at this place without trying one of the benedicts. Jen had the classic ham benedict with English cheddar and dijon hollandaise served with Scottish boxties which are a potato pancake. It was huge and to die for. They also offer a Corned beef hash benedict served with a Coleman's mustard hollandaise and boxties. I will never order anything else at brunch again!
Oh - be sure to try the Scotch Egg for an appetizer - also To Die For. The menu description says it all.
"A Perfectly Soft Boiled Egg, Wrapped in Sausage and Deep Fried, Served w/ a Horseradish Aioli"
http://argyllpub.com/
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