Crooked Lum

When I was in hospital, my mum and dad said they’d take me out for dinner once I recovered, and here was the place my hmm wanted to go.
The crooked lum is named after the giant wonky chimney in the middle of the bar area. It’s a Beefeater, so isn’t awfully unlike Wetherspoons, but a bit classier looking. The restaurant area is huge, and wasn’t close to full, so I was surprised when we were told we’d have a 20 minute wait as the kitchen were running behind. That should’ve been the first sign of a bad experience.
Once we were actually seated, it took just over an hour to get our food. I ordered the T-​bone steak, my mum ordered a sirloin and my dad the mixed grill; a rump steak, gammon steak, lamb chop and chicken breast packed onto a plate. When the food actually arrived, I cut into my steak only to find a thoroughly cooked through steak, when I’d asked for medium rare. I sent it back and waited 20 minutes on another one, which is unacceptable because medium rare cooking does not take anywhere near that long.
They did take money off the bill for all the drama, and the only reason they’re not getting one star is because we actually had a really good waitress, and she cant be faulted for the issues that were going on in the kitchen. I probably won’t be back here though.

I am not what you would call a local, but have been here many times. It has a warm friendly atmosphere (increasingly uncommon for East Kilbride) and good service. The beer is good and the food good value.

As the name suggests, there is a twisted looking chimney stack right up through the middle of the bar area. At the bottom there IS actually a working fire that is on every cold day I’ve been there. The bar has three levels with comfortable seating all over. There are high tables with comfortable stools as well.
The bar has a good selection, only missing are the variety of shots that you get in other bars. No aftershock or Jaffa Cake vodka. Don’t ask for any fancy cocktails, this isn’t that kind of pub.
The bar food is good, made by the same chefs that cover the Beefeater menu through in the restaurant part. Everything from Lasagne to paprika chicken salads, just not tuna.
The best bit about the place, though, is the service. The staff are well trained and very attentive. They help you with you orders and even beyond the bar. They are very good interacting with children too. The management seem to be very hands-​on. All the staff seem to be happy to serve you. It makes all the difference to your visit.