I also wanted to try the beers of newish brewer Sam Williamson, who took over from the great Ian Ramsay. It was one of the joys of Galbraith's to see Ramsay stride purposefully from the brewhouse through the bar to check the product and I haven't seen many people happier in their work.
Thankfully, Williamson is keeping the traditional ales in fine fettle and adding some new ones to the mix too, including the Old Glory American IPA, a lovely drop.
If beer isn't what you're after, the spirit selection is impressive and the wine list a thing of beauty. The food is also great. The seriously fat chips are a regular highlight for this visitor.
The service has occasionally been a little up and down over the years, but thistime it was inch-perfect: a raised eyebrow, a perfectly placed pint and a smile of thanks, before I was able to kick back and take in the atmosphere.
There are two kinds of people you will see in Galbraith's in the afternoon: late-lunching business types, who occasionally bray a little loudly as the ale takes hold; and the beer lovers, who are easily recognisable by the look of contentment on their faces. I am happy to be counted among the latter.
Service: 5
Menu: 5
Drink: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Overall: 5
