THREE Glasgow cocktail bars have been named among the 50 best in the UK with other spots across Scotland also featuring.

Establishments in London dominated the list, making up half of those named.

However, Scotland was able to secure nine places with three being from the country's largest city.

Group Director at William Reed, Publisher of Top 50 Cocktail Bars, Chris Lowe said: “It’s so exciting to see so many new names on the list which just highlights the breadth of talent there is across the UK.

"London will always have a decent portion of the list, but it is amazing to see so many other cities show up, like Glasgow and Birmingham. The list continues to grow to help people discover hidden gems and the UK’s best bartending talent.”

See the cocktail bars in Glasgow named among the 50 best in the UK

The Gate, which was ranked number 43, The Absent Ear, which came in at number 35, and Charlie Brown's (31) were the cocktail bars in Glasgow named among the 50 best in the UK.

Glasgow was said to have "made its mark on the list" after taking three spots with two of these being "new entries".

Newly featured Charlie Brown's was described as a "hidden bar" in the city's Southside with The Gate being called a "whisky enthusiast’s dream".

See all the Scottish cocktail bars named among the 50 best in the UK

Here are all the Scottish cocktail bars named among the 50 best in the UK.

5. Hey Palu, Edinburgh

9. Panda & Sons, Edinburgh

31. Charlie Brown's, Glasgow

32. Bramble, Edinburgh

35. The Absent Ear, Glasgow

41. Nauticus, Edinburgh

43. The Gate, Glasgow

46. The Wildcat, Edinburgh

50. American bar Gleneagles, Auchterarder, Scotland

Five locations in Edinburgh were also featured on the list with Hey Palu taking fifth place to be named the best cocktail bar in Scotland.

Find out more and see the full UK list on the Top 50 Cocktail Bars website.