The Coylet Inn in Dunoon dates back to the 1650s when it was an inn for passing coaches. Located on the shores of Loch Eck, as with most old inns, this one is said to be haunted. Here it’s the ghost of the blue boy, which is said to have drowned in the loch.placeholder image
The Coylet Inn in Dunoon dates back to the 1650s when it was an inn for passing coaches. Located on the shores of Loch Eck, as with most old inns, this one is said to be haunted. Here it’s the ghost of the blue boy, which is said to have drowned in the loch. | Google Maps

The oldest traditional pubs around Glasgow in chronological order featuring Hamilton, Paisley, Bishopbriggs, and more

Liam Smillie
By Liam Smillie

Digital Reporter

Published 30th May 2023, 12:37 GMT
Updated 2nd Jul 2024, 13:59 GMT

Some pubs are even older than the towns that were built around them - while others date back to the very first days of the town

Glasgow is home to some of the oldest most historic pubs in Scotland - but more attention needs to be given to the ancient pubs around the city in districts like North Lanarkshire, East Renfrewshire, and the rest of the satellite council areas around our fair city.

From Hamilton to Paisley - here’s our list of the oldest pubs around Glasgow.

The Empire Bar has changed very little in the century its been open - stepping into the Hamilton pub is like stepping back in time 100 years.

9. Empire Bar (Hamilton)

The Empire Bar has changed very little in the century its been open - stepping into the Hamilton pub is like stepping back in time 100 years. | Empire Bar

Camphill Vaults in Bothwell is a classic Victorian bar with all the furnishings - very little has changed in 103 years, bar the modern extension fitted on the side.

10. Camphill Vaults, Bothwell, 1920

Camphill Vaults in Bothwell is a classic Victorian bar with all the furnishings - very little has changed in 103 years, bar the modern extension fitted on the side. | Use your local

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