These five Scottish pubs were named 'best in the UK' for 2026 by Time Out

One city dominates the roundup.14:44, 29 Jul 2026Updated 14:49, 29 Jul 2026The "best pubs" in Scotland of 2026 have been named by Time Out in a new UK-wide list, with one Scottish city dominating the lineup. On Friday, July 24, the magazine published a list of "the 22 best pubs in the UK". The list was compiled by a team of experts, with five bars in Scotland included.‌The number one pub in Scotland of 2026, according to Time Out, is The Doublet in Glasgow, with the bar also placing at number three on the experts' UK-wide roundup. The beloved pub is situated on Park Road in the West End of Glasgow, a short walk from Kelvingrove Park.‌The Doublet originally opened in the early 1960s, and in the years since has become a Glasgow institution. It serves up real ales from a number of Scottish br