It's been a long 18 months for local pubs who have put up with closures and constant restrictions throughout the pandemic.
But since Lanarkshire's move beyond Level 0, boozers have been able to get back to putting on the kind of nights that have been so dearly missed by punters.
That includes the running of live entertainment, now able to be enjoyed by bars at capacity.
The Village Inn in East Kilbride has been renowned for its rocking nights throughout the years - bringing in fantastic bands from all over to put on a show for the pub's customers.
And given the scenes on Saturday night, it's pretty clear such nights have been missed during a trying time for everyone.
It was covers band The Dead Flowers that took to the stage, playing a variety of classics from Creedance Clearwater Revival to Biffy Clyro.
But it was their version of Stereophonics hit Dakota that had the whole of the Village Inn on its feet.
The place was bouncing, and a leap onto the tables by the band's singer went down very well as drinkers sang along.
Village Inn landlord Paul Jardine previously told Lanarkshire Live how he feared for local bars as businesses suffered during COVID restrictions.
However, there's a lot more to be positive about as his pub was able to be back to doing what it does best.
Paul told us this week: "As a business, financially we need the live music.
"Having the pub back to the way it was is hard work, but great to see how much the customers appreciate it and enjoying the live music.
"When the first band started the first song it was quite emotional, you could see some people filling up, and were so thankful to us for being back, a nice feeling actually.
"I’ve lost a lot of money over the last 18 months. When we opened back up under the restrictions I lost £15k in five weeks, I needed the restrictions gone or I would have gone bust.
"During this time there was no support, but to be fair everyone has been affected - I'm just glad to move on, but still in the back of my mind thinking more restrictions will come."
Through a recent social media post by the East Kilbride News, many residents claimed the Village Inn as their favourite bar in the town Its music scene was a huge factor in the pub's popularity.
And there's plenty more to come as many local bands seem to be chomping at the bit to get back on stage.
Paul added: "I’ve had over 120 bands getting in touch to try and get a gig, but nothing better than catching up will all the regular house bands that we have, as well as booking the touring bands for ticketed gigs upstairs."