North Lanarkshire is flush with some of the best pubs in Scotland, that’s why today we wanted to pick out the very best of the best.
While North Lanarkshire may have lost many pubs alongside its industry over the last couple of decades, the ones that remain are the best in the business.
Whether they be under new management or in the same family for generations, we wanted to celebrate the very best of the best when it comes to pubs in North Lanarkshire.
If you’ve ever went out for night out in Motherwell, Wishaw, Coatbridge, Airdrie, Cumbernauld, or anywhere in between, you’ll know just great a North Lanarkshire pub can be.
Clubs are very much on the way out around North Lanarkshire - following the closure of Soul Suite in Wishaw earlier this year, it just seems like the era of regional nightclubs has come to an end.
In better news however, pubs are back in a big way, we like to think at least. Post-covid in the midst of the cost of living crisis it’s more important that we support our locals more than ever, so instead of paying a fiver a pint (at least) in town - try a pint at your local pub for a fraction of the price.
Patter in a North Lanarkshire pub is also unparalleled, Glasgow could never compete. Pubs have no doubt always been a massive part of the culture here.
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Take a look below as we explore the nine best pubs in North Lanarkshire.
5. Cross Keys - Wishaw
If you’re a Celtic fan - look no further than the Cross Keys Inn (you can’t look any further because it’s the only Celtic pub in town). That’s not saying that’s a bad thing - on match days the pub is filled to the brim with just about every Celtic supporter in Wishaw. The atmosphere is second-to-none, and you’ll always find a pal at the Cross Keys Inn - even if you’ve never stepped foot in Wishaw in your life. | Contributed
6. Girdwoods - Wishaw
Girdwoods is my favourite pub in North Lanarkshire - it's always lively, there's live music every weekend, and loads of different rooms. There's a great pool table through the back, and great pours on tap, what more could you ask for. Back in the 80s it was a pub exclusively for the goths and the long-hairs - now its a much more varied clientele, though the old guard are still often in attendance. | Contributed
7. The Campsie Bar - Kilsyth
If you're out in Kilsyth and fancy a swally, look no further than The Campsie Bar - our pick for the best pub in the town. | Contributed
8. The Big Tree - Coatbridge
The Big Tree is one of the oldest and most welcoming pubs in Coatbridge - make sure to stop by for a pint. | Contributed