Rosie O'Grady's pub

New Plymouth is about two hours away from us here in Wanganui and Jo needed to be on hand one evening when one of the main roads was closed for repairs - the sub-base and base of the road had to be stabilised and then a new surface had to be done. The majority of the work happens at night (for the least possible disruption to the traffic) and the contractors were due to start work at 7pm. We had some time to kill before Jo's supervisory duties kicked in, so wandered about New Plymouth looking for somewhere to have a bite to eat.
We came across this pub about two blocks up from the sea and decided to give them a try.

The service was prompt and friendly and the dinner was really good - not too overpriced and definitely worth another visit when next we find ourselves in the area.

Apparently Guinness originated in Ireland - making it a pure Celtish drink.

Not really to our taste so we settled for a couple of very good ciders.

A really cozy atmosphere with loads of things Scottish (or pretending to be) - since it's a Celtic pub, it was kind of expected!

We wondered if the importers of this set of bagpipes had to go through all the hassle of proof to New Zealand customs regarding the end-pipes which traditionally are made of the dreaded IVORY! Like us, did they even know where the ivory came from?

Ok, so the photo is a little out of focus - I thought at the time it was the cider - but there you go - New Plymouth is 12147 miles from Glasgow and having checked the map of Scotland out in our World Atlas, it looks like the difference in flying time from here to Edinburgh and here to Glasgow cannot be more than the quack of a duck - depending on which way around the globe you happen to fly - we look forward to the day when Jo and Allan can come over to New Zealand for a visit and we are thinking that if you should feel slightly nostalgic, we can call in at this pub and enjoy the good food and company - all on the tartan carpeting!

Dis al!