While there is no shortage of places to get bottles and cans of your lager, stout or IPA of choice, there’s something special and unique about a draught beer straight from the tap.
Current Covid regulations mean that pubs and restaurants remain closed, unable to even welcome a drinker through the door for a takeaway pint, but there are still a few bars, breweries and shops offering freshly-poured beers in reusable or disposable containers called growlers.
The restrictions mean food and drink businesses can still provide drinks in growlers, delivered direct to customers or by collection on a strictly no-entry basis – so no laws are being broken.
It goes without saying that you must enjoy your beer at home, as drinking in public is now banned across Scotland.
Stick by these rules and you can still enjoy a weekend pint from one of these places.
Needless to say, rules, stock and opening hours are subject to change, so plan ahead.
1. Brauhaus
Located at 105 Lauriston Place, in Edinburgh, Brauhaus have a wide range of draught beers available from 4-7pm on Thursdays and 2-7pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Check out their full menu on Instagram at @brauhaus_edinburgh. Photo: Google Maps
2. Brewdog
Brewdog's range of draught beers are available for delivery or collection from their Edinburgh pub on Lothian Road. Order at www.brewdog.com. Photo: Google Maps
3. Dreadnought
Leith's Dreadnought pub, located at 72 North Fort Street, has converted into an off licence for lockdown and offer a selection of classy craft beers. They are open from 3-7pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 2-7pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Check out their Facebook page for opening and drinks updates. Photo: Google Maps
4. Monty's
Monty's, on the capital's Morrison Street, have just started offering local delivery or pick up of growlers of draught beer. Check out their Facebook page for their latest opening hours, or call 0131 629 1104. Photo: Google Maps