Best sports bar in Scotland revealed – and it's not in major city
The venue boasts more than 30 televisions
HIGH BAR Best sports bar in Scotland revealed – and it's not in major city
THE best sports bar in Scotland has been revealed - and it's not where you might expect.
The country's top boozers, restaurants and live music venues were honoured at The Entertainment and Hospitality Awards 2025.
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McGoldrick's Pool & Sports Bar scooped the Best Sports Bar title
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The venue features 10 UK eight-ball tables and eight dartboards
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The club serves a large selection of beers, ciders and spirits
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The lavish event at Glasgow's Doubletree By Hilton flew in global stars The Vengaboys for an exclusive live show, to the surprise of the packed room, along with a performance from Britain's Got Talent viral finalist Vinnie McKee.
The awards are decided by a combination of public nominations and voting, along with visits by judges.
McGoldrick's Pool & Sports Bar in Rutherglen scooped the Best Sports Bar title.
Lochys in Barrhead, The Ball Room Sports Bar in Dunfermline, and The Real McCoy in Glasgow were all 'Highly Recommended' in the same category.
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McGoldrick's, situated on Rutherglen Main Street, features 10 UK eight-ball tables, six American nine-ball tables, two snooker tables and eight dartboards.
The venue boasts more than 30 televisions and a 146-inch Micro LED screen for watching live sport.
The club serves a large selection of beers and ciders on draught and in bottles, a big selection of spirits, soft drinks and freshly made hot drinks.
Punters flocked to social media to congratulate staff on their "well-deserved" win.
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One wrote: "Never had a complaint and been going a while. Equipment, staff and food are first class."
A second put: "Great team effort."
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A third said: "The best place in Ruggy."
A fourth added: "Well deserved."
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Entertainment and Hospitality Awards director Warren Paul said: "We have winners, highly recommended and indeed entrants from every corner of the country – but it does appear Glasgow's hospitality sector has really delivered in the eyes of customers and voters this time around.
"Congratulations to everyone recognised by the public and therefore by our awards, these titles really do mean a lot – thank you everyone who voted, and really everyone who has helped support the industry in these difficult times.
"There are amazing places all over Scotland waiting to welcome you and help discover next year's winners – we look forward to hearing from you all."
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