Lanarkshire bars nominated for coveted CAMRA Pub of the Year award

In Your AreaLanarkshire LiveLanarkshire NewsThe Weavers in Strathaven took home the title last year.Ross Thomson Editor19:50, 21 Jul 2026Real ale enthusiasts have reason to celebrate as popular East Kilbride venues have officially been nominated for the CAMRA Lanarkshire Pub of the Year.‌The Glasgow and West of Scotland branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) announced that The Hay Stook (JD Wetherspoon) and Hudsons (Stonegate Group) have both made the final shortlist, putting East Kilbride firmly on the map for top-tier cask ale.‌Both venues are set to go head-to-head with some of the region’s finest establishments.‌However, for local favourite The Hay Stook, this year’s nomination comes with a extra sense of motivation.In last year’s nail-biting competition, the pub narrowly missed o