The Thistle Inn has been here for what seems like a millennia I can remember my dad drinking here…read morewhen he was a young man, he used to come in here on. Friday night after he had his bath and my mum collected his " suit" from the pawnbrokers yes that's right " the pawn" I think everybody was poor in the fifties. Anyway the intrerior has not changed much over the years except a paint job every few years, don't get me wrong it's a vey pleasant place to while a away a few hours whilst waiting for either the karaoke or DJ to appear, the bar is well stocked as is the spirits on offer moreover the lounge which is a wee bit small is very comfortable the only down side to the lounge is that the juke box is housed there meaning if you can't play a tune in the bar as the music is not piped through to the bar. That's me bring pedantic the pub is great on a Sunday afternoon when the football is on and as the majority of the people support Celtic it's very atmospheric during a game but everyone is welcome and that makes for a great place to be on a Sunday or a Saturday night The staff are excellent and very attentive and know everyone by name and I noticed that the entire pub is due a major refurbishment , notwithstanding the beer is great as are the clientele once the pub gets done up it may well get five stars

Been coming to The Parkville for many years. My family has used for repast's and parties. Food is…read moreenjoyable, staff are very nice. Seems to always be busy, I'd suggest a reservation. If you'd like their famous Steak Pie, get in early because when they run out, that's it! No more until the next day. It is excellent. As is their peppercorn sauce for steaks (or whatever you'd like it on)

It has been a while since I had headed down to The Parkville. I had popped in a few months ago to…read morethe lounge for some drinks but unfortuately we were looking too young to be served as it's now a 21 years old pub, which I didn't know. So all eyes were on us so we promptly left. Mind you I cannae complain about the age thing since I am considerably over the drinking age. Mon my youthful looks! Although it was a bit of a put off, I really did want to try the restaurant since it was upgraded a few years ago. Well, for a wee post birthday lunch, I went with a couple of my closest friends and their kiddies. You can never have enough birthday celebrations. I was really impressed with the layout and decor. I was like, I don't feel like I'm in Blantyre anymore. Fortunately there was no wicked witches. The menu was impressive, remembering the fact we're in Blantyre here. We all went for the 3 course deal for £10.95. I had an odd combo of black pudding, apple with sweet chilli sauce in a stack for starters. Very interesting but hey it worked for me. My main was honey and mustard chicken skewers on a bed of rice and lastly an After Eight Sundae. Nomolicious I say! I couldn't finish my sweet though, this burd was stuffed. I would definitely recommend and would be up for going again. Anyone? I did notice they have a lot of televisions which I thought was a bit pointless as all they have on them is advertising for up and coming events and deals. I thought it was a bit of waste but hey maybe it's part of the modern look. Anyhoo, just remember to bring your ID for the lounge if you're having a wee cheeky schwally.

Situated down what seems like a wee back-road in Uddingston, the Castle Rooms is a function suite…read morefor events hire. It's located right behind the Tunnocks factory. Don't trust your maps, just sneak up the back way! I went here for a friend's 21st, and was really impressed with the function room. It was held in the Mill Suite, which is a downstairs suite with 2 rooms, a coatroom, and bathroom facilities. The main room consists of a bar, a seating/lounge area, and a dance floor with long tables situated at either side. It's a lovely room, very clean, modern, and welcoming. It'd be a lovely place to hold any milestone birthday, engagement party, wedding reception, etc. The prices of drinks at the bar were pretty reasonable, and space to relax or to mingle and chat. The dancefloor is a good size - definitely plenty of room for all your friends' and families' embarrassing dance moves, and all those dance-along favourites like the (heeeey) Macarena! This is definitely the kind of place I'd think of hiring for any big special occasion.

We were here on Sunday for Mother's Day , what a great venue from the staff being very helpful and…read moreattentive, The food was excellent and warm , French martinis were fabulous and the entertainment very good , all in all we had a very good experience:-)) and will be looking out to see what's on here in the future! Well done castle rooms ! Mark Mason .

I ventured into this pub on a day out with friends in Hamilton. We decided to have a good old pub…read morelunch to set us up fo a night out, and here seemed the perfect place. This pub used to be known as more of a traditional 'old man's pub' but in recent years has become very popular with the younger generation. It is traditional in decor and style and has a bar wih an adjoining lounge for karioke or live music. We had very plesent lunch; i went for a chicken curry which was nice enough. It came with chips and rice, and the potion was waaay too big! Good for a hungry shopper though. It was really quiet with minimal background noise except for the jukebox when we went, which was a nice oasis from the busy shopping centre.

Here at Dochertys in Hamilton you can get the best of both,if you fancy a quiet night out the bar…read moreis the ideal place with just background music playing.Good place to go to watch the footie also.The lounge upstairs is a great a night out with a Dj and kareoke on Fri and Sat nights open until 1am on a Fri and 12 on a Sat its very popular at the weekend.

We used the club for 70 family members and friends and spent over £400 on buffet plus lots on…read moredrinks. I went back the day after and was taken aback by a blond headed woman called Jane behind the bar who began to shoot at me. She accused our party had only let them drew in £98 at the bar the night before. She proceeded to say they are not a charity and the miners club committee weren't very happy. Her attitude was extremely aggresive and threatening at me and this has caused me great stress and upset - I was in tears when I told my husband about it and he could not believe his ears. I live locally and can honestly say I have never received such threatment as a paying customer. I will tell all my friends and relatives about it and will advice them to take their custom elsewhere. I had told my sister who was there on the night about it and she was very shocked to hear this. She told me her family spent over £50 at the bar on top of my family's £15, and 10s of others so how they only got £98 at the till goodness knows. I had already complained to one of the club committee member but he was not sympathetic at all. Hw said "what do you want me to do?" Basically I think tbere are plenty of other friendlier and courteous places elsewhere and no one should go through what I went through.

Many a great night has been had in the Motherwell Miners. I…read morewill start off with some brutal honesty...It is a complete dive. I think it was supposed to shut down about a year ago, but somehow, the place just won't die and it is still very busy on Saturday nights as it always has been. The decor is old: I'm talking peeling wallpaper and holes in the floor, chairs and tables with three legs and the likes. It has a large function hall which is actually humongous, perfect for a wedding or something if they would bother to do it up. It also has two smaller halls which are a good size too, great for birthdays or engagements. I have been to many functions in here, like charity nights, Bowls nights out (I have a friend who is Scottish Champion) and parties and receptions, and have never failed to have a great night out. One of the possibilities why, is the alcohol. They don't serve magic vodka or mystical beers, but rather, the price is outstandingly cheap. I'm talking about £1.50 for a vodka mix, and they don't skimp on the measures in here! Last time I bought a round, at a charity do last month, it cost less than a tenner for 4 drinks....you just can't beat that value anywhere else. I'm not saying this is a top class, sophisticated night out at all. In fact, it is quite the opposite. Cheap and cheerful are the buzz words here. And that will do me just fine.

hell hole of a place, only regulars go to this pub, get the usual said neds hanging about it and in…read moreit, fights every weekend, shabby looking lounge and bar, and been known to allow drug users to shoot up, avoid like the plague as no self respecting person would be seen dead in it. drink prices on par with other pubs in motherwell area, never any entertainment on in it , lounge can be hired for special events, i.e engagements, birthdays communions, christenings and the odd stripper night is also allowed, should come with a warning triangle and health hazard sign.

Now, sometimes in life, we end up in bars that we really shouldn't be in and if we were presented…read morewith the idea of going to them we wouldn't even consider it. This is one of those occasions. My boyfriend had a meeting in this bar and I popped in to meet him once he was finished in it. I swear I thought that I'd entered a set for Peter Kay's Pheonix Nights. All I was waiting to see was the owner himself wheeling in like Ironside - it didn't happen sadly. Essentially, this is a social club. The beer is cheap. If you were from around these parts then it's the perfect place for guys to get together for some beers, the football and some pool. There's not too much need for a Cosmo girl like me. Through the back (where my man had his meeting), there is a very well turned out function suite that would be nice for a birthday party event or something of that ilk. As for this becoming a local, I don't think that would ever happen for a girlie like me, so I'll leave this place to the boys.

This is a social club where many events take place .Ive been to many parties in the upstairs lounge…read morewhich is of a great size and where the drinks are very reasonable but would mabye benifit from a make over. Many local organisations book this hall to hold events the one that ive attended is the slimming world. Downstairs theres a large bar which has pool and snooker tables a busy wee club which

By far the worst pub in Motherwell. Asked the woman if I could charge my phone behind the bar for a…read morewhile because I'd lost my friends and was on my own and she just point blank refused and walked away. No character, terrible atmosphere and the blonde woman behind the bar should really get a personality. Thought I'd give it another try a few weeks later, my boyfriend bought a bottle of beer. Sat down at the table and it was completely flat, no fizz, no bubbles or anything. He took it back to the bar and the same 'lady' told him that it was fine and that can happen with bottles of beer and refused to change it. Will not be going back, much better staff and atmosphere in plenty other places.

been a while since last eaten in the lounge, so on Sunday the 19th March decided to visit along…read morewith the wife and family. I found the food very good value, and staff very helpful and polite, will most certainly return, thank you all.

This use to be a nice place, not anymore. Spent 10 mins at the bar with no one serving, So went to…read morethe bar at the restaurant, Was told to wait at a podium to be seated, So wait, spoke to a guy, just asked for a pint and explained I had waited at the bar but no one was serving, So after I ordered my pint I went back to the bar and spent another 10 mins waiting, I think if I was still there I would still be waiting, So after about 25 mins of not been served I cancelled my order and left, Won't be back and yeah service was that bad that I honestly feel others should be warned.

Since it's makeover the Electric has become somewhere to enjoy a bite to eat and drink. From the…read moreMoretti served in actual Moretti glasses which makes a pint so much more enjoyable to the delicious new menu, I very much look forward to going back there once lockdown is over. Only loss of a star is because the meal Prices are more suited to the centre of Glasgow and the toilets really need an upgrade.

Typical traditional "mans 'bar", (it also has a lounge for the lady's) serving good beers (NOT real…read moreales) and excellent packets of crisps. (dont look for food, you wont find any) Spacious inside, lots of telly's for the football. Not too bad when all you want is a pint.