Victoria Bar, Hamilton

A genuinely quaint old street corner pub, full of wood and mirrors, which looks as if it hasn’t changed significantly since the eponymous Queen was on the throne. It consists of a single, compact bar with an even smaller side room containing a pool table. The draught selection includes Caledonia Best (at £2.90 a pint), Guinness, Belhaven light, Tartan Special, Tennent’s lager and Blackthorn cider and there is also an attractive and well stocked gantry. Only a few minutes walk from Hamilton Central railway station and the bus station, but heading uphill away from the town centre, this is well worth a visit for anyone who likes traditional pubs.