Tilted Kilt Pubs

[Zardoz]

No, the way it should go is like this;

Someone makes a post that says; "I like kittens and sunshine, they are fun"

A few others will chime in that they too believe that kittens and/or sunshine are fun.

Then one of the usual suspects will post that kittens, sunshine, and fun are somewhat overated in his book.

Some folks mildly disagree,

And then another usual suspect will post a lengthy diatribe about how in his many travels kittens, sunshine and fun are pretty suspect. In fact he agrees with some landed gentry who's name you never heard of that while some of the common people might find fun, kittens and sunshine agreeable, He has certainly never seen fit to try them, particularly outwith their naitive kitten sunshine land.

And then another of the usual suspects (sycophant division) will quote their post and add something like " + 1 my lord, Hear Hear "

[Father Bill]

Come, come, folks. I don't see things as having turned as negative as all that... until the discussion on negativity!

[mookien]

Zardoz posts the quintessential meta thread. It should be made a sticky.

[mookien]

Come, come, folks. I don't see things as having turned as negative as all that... until the discussion on negativity!

But, are you positive about that? I'm not so sure.

[Spartan Tartan]

Well...kittens make me itch and sunshine is somewhat over-rated. So, were it me, I would avoid both all together.

But as to the Tilted Kilt, I have never been, but I will have to check it out if I ever get the chance after all this discussion.

[creagdhubh]

No, the way it should go is like this;

Someone makes a post that says; "I like kittens and sunshine, they are fun"

A few others will chime in that they too believe that kittens and/or sunshine are fun.

Then one of the usual suspects will post that kittens, sunshine, and fun are somewhat overated in his book.

Some folks mildly disagree,

And then another usual suspect will post a lengthy diatribe about how in his many travels kittens, sunshine and fun are pretty suspect. In fact he agrees with some landed gentry who's name you never heard of that while some of the common people might find fun, kittens and sunshine agreeable, He has certainly never seen fit to try them, particularly outwith their naitive kitten sunshine land.

And then another of the usual suspects (sycophant division) will quote their post and add something like " + 1 my lord, Hear Hear "

*** my Lord!

[creagdhubh]

Come, come, folks. I don't see things as having turned as negative as all that... until the discussion on negativity!

Precisely, Father Bill!

[Joshua]

Aaannnd back on subject...

Food - 1 star out of 5. It's even weaker than standard Crapplebees fare, the shepherds pie is mince over mash, nothing more. The only thing they do well is the fish and chips, which I don't eat. The menu will make any self-respecting celt wince (names like "Irish Dip" for a french dip sandwich, over-the-top Irish names for their pizzas, etc... however I do have friends that like the food, so this may just be my snobbery coming out.

Beer selection - 2 stars out of five. At least they are serving Guinness, I would have given them three but I subtracted a star because they don't have pitchers, only those "beer yard" taps that make Guinness flat. Pints alone are poured well, I've had Guinness, Sierra Nevada, and Jameson's Whiskey here. Beer prices are relatively fair compared to other "theme" restaurants ($5/pint IIRC).

Ambiance - 1 star out of five. This is a personal preference of mine, but I prefer being able to talk with your company. Loud TV's, loud modern American pop music, etc... If you go outside where the smokers hang out it's a bit quieter (and the bartenders are a bit nicer to the outsiders). If you like sports bars - this place might just be your thing.

Scenery - 4 stars out of five. Yes, this is why you come to Tilted Kilt. Unfortunately, I would say out of the 3-4 times that I've been here, at least two visits were plagued by distant, blank-stare, zombie-like service. All visits I've ever given to the place were in a kilt. My first visit earned me a free beer for my kilted-ness, but I've never been extended such a courtesy since.


All in all, it's a "fun" experience every once in awhile. A little tacky, but what isn't in our fair country? However, I've thoroughly decided this place isn't really for me.


FYI I'm specifically talking about the one in Clearwater, FL

[bigdad1]

According to their website, the closest one to me is in San Diego,CA. Not exactly a neighborhood pub.

There are a lot of neighborhoods between Antioch and San Diego. Nice little town. About 40 years ago I was often passing thru Antioch on business.

[MacGumerait]

This thread was going so nicely before the detour into Nofunistan

So true Zardoz . We have a Tilted Kilt in Indianapolis . It's not meant to be a replica of a true Scottish Pub , their main focus is to be a competitor against Hooters with a Scottish twist .

If one goes to the Tilted Kilt , it's supposed to be a Hooters experience first and something vaugely Scottish second , it's all meant to be light hearted and fun . Mike from Dayton's pictures tell the story !

If someone goes to the Tilted Kilt and expects it to be more " Scottish " is kind of like going to Disney World and expecting Mickey to be real . Their marketing focus is on " males and sales " .

Not saying whether that is right or wrong , just saying . The whole thing is meant to be a fun thing , I agree with your comment about a detour to " Nofunistan " , sometimes things are meant for serious critiquing and should be , but sometimes ( as in this case ) it's all meant for fun !

Regards , Mike