This was a pub I'd always passed on the road to and from places, but never been in. To be fair, I'd never really been anywhere in Carluke, so this was a first in many ways.
I was heading here to see the amazing Jeff Jeffrey playing - always a good night out anywhere he plays, keep an eye out for him - but was also keen to see what the place was like inside.
And it's perfectly acceptable pub fare - done up in traditional Scottish style, with plenty of shelves and drink resting surfaces, a lot of framed old pictures and what not - and you feel at home. It is small, and we were a group of about 10-15 or so, so we kinda took over a lot of the space, so that could be an issue.
The local punters were nice and friendly, and the bar staff were great, tolerating our huge and often random round orders! It's nice to have staff that you can have a laugh and joke with too, always a plus.
To sum up, if you're in the area, then I heartily recommend popping in. Going by the signs, they offer food during the day, your typical pub menu. Worth a go! read more