Scottish Bar and Pub Awards: The categories for 2026
Welcome to the launch of our 2026 Scottish Bar & Pub Awards, the longest running trade awards in Scotland.
This year, we are going to do what we do best and celebrate the people that make hospitality in Scotland great. Our theme, as you may have guessed is a nod to Glam Rock – because we think you are all Rock Stars for doing what you do best – hospitality!
This is our 31st anniversary, and as we were the very first trade awards in Scotland, I thought we would make a noise! The awards ceremony will take place at the Doubletree Hilton in Cambridge Street on 1st September with all finalists receiving complimentary tickets.
I would like to say a huge thank you to our sponsors Benromach, Black Ivy, Deanston, Hendrick’s, Hospitality Health, Inverarity Morton, Jump Ship Brewing, Kopparberg, Lightspeed, Monkey Shoulder, Jamesons, Montpeliers, Fireball, Schweppes, Sims, The DRUM and of course our media partners the Sunday Mail.
We have a few new categories this year – so check them out – we are happy to provide you with material for your socials to encourage your customers to vote. We also invite bars and pubs to put themselves forward. The final few categories will be announced later in the month but check out the website from 12th May – when voting officially opens on our dedicated website. Here’s to another terrific year.
The Categories
Benromach Whisky Bar of the Year
Benromach is a traditional Speyside distillery, intent on making single malt the right way with true character. They keep things simple. A handful of distillers relying entirely on expertise and senses to make the finest handmade whisky; Speyside single malt matured exclusively in first-fill casks, with a subtly smoky character. Now Benromach is looking to crown a bar ‘Whisky Bar of the Year’. Each Benromach whisky has its own character, and this year they are looking for a bar with true character and staff with a passion and enthusiasm for whisky, who are able to engage with their whisky-loving customer base.
Hendrick’s Gin and Monkey Shoulder Cocktail Bar of the Year
The Cocktail Bar of the Year category is proudly sponsored by William Grant & Sons, celebrating Scotland’s most creative and talented cocktail bars through two of their most iconic brands – Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky and Hendrick’s Gin. Whether you’re putting yourself forward or being nominated by someone who knows just how good you are, if you make it through to the judging stage, bartenders will be asked to create two innovative serves using these versatile brands. It is a great opportunity to showcase the skill, creativity and personality that sets the bar apart. Whether it’s something that highlights Monkey Shoulder’s smooth, triple malt character or leans into the eccentric, botanically rich world of Hendrick’s Gin, it’s a chance to make a lasting impression on our judges and prove why this bar deserves to be named Scotland’s best.
Black Ivy & Montpeliers Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year
Black Ivy and Montpeliers are partnering to offer one emerging entrepreneur the opportunity to be mentored by two of the industry’s most experienced and successful individuals over a twelve-month period. Are you successful already, but would hugely benefit from great operational and financial advice, to allow your business to grow to the next level? If so let us know what you think you would benefit. All candidates will be interviewed and receive a visit from the judges who include David Wither and Billy Lowe.
Best Bar Team
The Best Bar Team category recognises the venues where teamwork, skill, and consistency behind the bar truly stand out. Judges look for teams that deliver exceptional service under pressure, demonstrate strong product knowledge, and create a welcoming, energetic atmosphere for every guest. Attention to detail, speed without compromising quality, and a genuine passion for hospitality are key factors, along with the ability to work seamlessly together during busy shifts. This award celebrates the people who bring a bar to life and ensure every customer experience is memorable from start to finish.
Deanston Whisky Guru Rising Star Award
Are you passionate about all things whisky, with a bold and industrious spirit? Do you love to share your whisky knowledge with your colleagues and customers, but dare to do things a bit differently? Or do you know someone that inspires you when it comes to whisky, with their hard work, optimism and authenticity? This category, ‘Whisky Guru Rising Star Award’, is for people who have developed a passion for whisky over the last few years and who have already developed a real understanding of whisky and its potential and who are keen to share this knowledge with their peers and customers. It is open to all on-trade employees or employers whether in the bar, pub, restaurant or hotel industry who are passionate about whisky and who are embarking on this journey with great enthusiasm. To enter contact Susan@ mediaworldltd.com.
DRAM Dog Friendly Pub of the Year
The DRAM is hunting for a bar that provides a welcome for pet dogs. Do you know a pub or bar that allow customers to bring their friendly pooches inside? Do they provide a water bowl and the occasional treat? If so, they could be in the running for this accolade. Judges will be bringing their own dogs on mystery visits (volunteers are queuing up!!) If you think you know a pub or hotel that fits the bill.
Fireball Best Late Night Venue
Fireball, the bold whiskey liqueur renowned for its fiery cinnamon kick, seeks late-night venues in Scotland that deliver unforgettable nightlife experiences. Celebrating excitement and energy, Fireball perfectly aligns with this award, recognising venues that embody fun, creativity, and community. Whether it’s a vibrant bar or an energetic club we want to hear from you.
If your venue stands out with its atmosphere, entertainment, and exceptional service, or you know one that does, get ready to enter.
HOSPO Manager of the Year
The Manager of the Year category, sponsored by Hospo, recognises outstanding leadership across Scotland’s pubs, bars, and hospitality venues. Judges look for managers who consistently deliver exceptional standards, inspire and develop their teams, and create a positive, high-performing workplace culture. Strong operational control, commercial awareness, and the ability to stay calm and effective under pressure are key, alongside a genuine passion for hospitality and guest experience.
This award celebrates those who lead from the front, motivate their teams to excel, and play a vital role in the success of their venue.
Hospitality Health Employer of The Year
Health and wellbeing in hospitality is being embraced by companies the length and breadth of Scotland, and this year we are seeking the hospitality operator that does the most to ensure its team is genuinely supported, valued, and set up to thrive. A key part of the criteria will include how businesses actively respond to the health, wellbeing, and day-to-day experience of their teams, from culture and working environment through to practical support and leadership.
Do you work for a business that you feel consistently goes above and beyond for its people, or do you believe you are part of one? Do you offer an environment where your team can perform at their best, grow with confidence, and feel properly supported in their roles? If so, we want to hear from you – this is your opportunity to showcase the difference you’re making and put your people-first approach forward for recognition.
Inverarity Morton Family Business of The Year
At Inverarity Morton, family isn’t just part of our story – it’s the foundation of everything we do. As a family-owned business ourselves – one that proudly celebrated 80 years in business last year – we know that the best hospitality comes from people who pour genuine care into every detail. This year we are looking for family owned businesses – bars, restaurants, hotels and pubs – that bring something real to their drinks offering. A quality offering across wine, spirits, beer and soft drinks, backed by knowledgeable, passionate teams.
If your business combines character, consistency and a commitment to standing out. If you are forward-thinking, yet rooted. Ambitious, yet true to who you are. If that sounds like your family owned business, we want to hear from you.
Jameson Best Irish Bar 2025
The world’s best Irish Whiskey – Jameson’s, is looking for Scotland’s best Irish Bar. The brand was invented by John Jameson, a Scotsman born in Alloa, who moved to Dublin in the 1770s and created Jameson’s, which went on to gain worldwide acclaim. Now the brand is looking for a bar or pub in Scotland that has a reputation for great service, good craic, live music and of course for celebrating all things Irish – from hearty Irish dishes to the drinks it serves.
Are you a great Irish pub or do you know one? Encourage your reps and your customers to vote. John Jameson’s motto was ‘Live a bit more and fear a bit less!’
Kopparberg Best Outdoor Area
If your outdoor space is the go-to spot when the sun comes out or the place that creates that sunshine feeling whatever the weather – it’s time to step forward for Best Outdoor Area at the 2026 Scottish Bar & Pub Awards, proudly supported by Kopparberg. We’re looking for spaces that go beyond the basics: think standout design, clever use of space, all-weather appeal, a strong food and drink offer, and an atmosphere that keeps guests coming back. If your venue truly embodies that summer feeling, or if you know a place that fits the bill put it forward on May 12th.
Lightspeed Restaurant of The Year
The Restaurant of the Year category, sponsored by Lightspeed, the unified ePOS of sale and payments platform powering Scotland’s best businesses, and recognises venues that set the highest standards in Scotland’s dining scene, combining outstanding food quality with excellent service, atmosphere, and consistency. Judges look for restaurants that deliver a complete guest experience – from the creativity and execution of the menu to the professionalism of the team and the overall sense of occasion created for diners. Strong operational management is also key, reflecting how well a venue runs behind the scenes to maintain quality under pressure and deliver consistently at scale. This aligns with Lightspeed’s focus on empowering hospitality businesses through smart, data-driven technology that supports efficiency, insight, and exceptional service. We’re now inviting the industry and the public to have their say and vote for their favourite.
Schweppes Mixologist of The Year
Schweppes is looking for someone who knows what they are doing behind the bar – a mixologist who doesn’t just mix great drinks, but truly understands what they’re creating. We’re after someone who also knows what their clientele is looking for. Technique and style may be the buzzwords, but knowledge and the ability to deliver a high-quality experience are essential. It goes without saying that our Mixologist of the Year will be someone confident in their abilities – and this should be evident in how they communicate with the room. Of course, they must also have the skill to deliver world-class drinks. Judging will take place in a competition format – details to follow.
Jump Ship Brewing Best Lo and No Destination
This category, sponsored by Jump Ship Brewing, celebrates bars and pubs redefining great nights out through exceptional no and low alcohol experiences. We’re looking for venues that go beyond token gestures and instead offer a thoughtfully curated, genuinely exciting no & low range that feels as considered as everything else behind the bar. The strongest entries will show how they’ve created a destination where choice, inclusivity, and creativity come together, supported by confident staff recommendations and menus that inspire rather than compromise. It’s not about simply stocking an alcohol-free beer; it’s about shaping an experience where choosing no & low feels natural, welcome, and enjoyable. Judges will be looking for evidence of strong guest engagement, clear identity, and a bar culture that reflects changing drinking habits without losing its sense of occasion. If this fits your venue or you know a destination that has it cracked.
Sims Automatic Sports Bar of The Year
This summer is promising to be a cracker for Sport and your customers are looking for a great experience. That’s why Sims Automatics have taken up the challenge of finding Scotland’s best sports bars. The best sports bar offers an environment that encourages socialising. Cutting-edge technology such as high-definition screens and advanced sound systems, and good Wi-Fi is essential. And while they enjoy watching sport they also enjoy participating so pool tables, fruit machines and juke boxes are also a draw, but not essential. The best sports bar also have staff that offer good service but who are also genuinely passionate about sports. Do you fit this criteria or do you know a sports bar that does?
DRAM Community Pub of The Year
The Community Pub of the Year award celebrates the pubs that are so much more than just a great place for a drink – they’re the beating heart of their local area. We’re looking for pubs that go above and beyond for the communities they serve, whether that’s fundraising for local charities, hosting community events, supporting local causes or simply being the place that brings people together when it matters most. If your pub is embedded in the fabric of its community, with strong ties to local charities and organisations and a genuine commitment to making a difference beyond the bar, we’ll want to hear from you.
The Drum Bar and Pub Social Media Champion
This category recognises venues that have truly mastered the digital space, building vibrant online communities and bringing their brand to life across social platforms. Judges look for creativity, consistency, and authenticity in content, along with strong audience engagement and storytelling that reflects the personality of the venue. From standout visuals and clever campaigns to real-time interaction with customers and effective use of trends, this award celebrates those who use social media not just as a marketing tool, but as an extension of their hospitality.
Hotel Scotland Independent Multiple Operator of the Year
The Independent Multiple Operator of the Year award, celebrates an independent pub group that consistently delivers excellence across multiple venues. This award recognises operators who bring personality, outstanding service, and a passion for great hospitality to every location they run. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and community, these trailblazers are shaping the future of the pub scene, one unforgettable experience at a time.
New Bar of The Year
This category celebrates the most exciting new bar to burst onto Scotland’s hospitality scene, opening its doors after 1st September 2025. Judges are looking for venues that have hit the ground running — delivering exceptional drinks, outstanding service, and a memorable atmosphere that has already made its mark on the industry. Whether it’s a bold new concept, a beautifully designed space, or a passionate team creating something truly special for their community, this award recognises the best of Scotland’s next generation of bars.
Sunday Mail Pub of the Year
Scotland’s leading Sunday newspaper is on the hunt for the best pub in the country — and yours could be in the running! Whether you’re a traditional local with loyal regulars, a lively city hotspot, or a cozy countryside retreat, we want to hear from you. Do you pride yourself on a warm, welcoming atmosphere? Do your customers keep coming back because of your great service, friendly staff, and unforgettable experiences? Then it’s time to step into the spotlight. Encourage your customers to vote for you.
Voting opens 12 May when the website will be live.
All the pictures from the 2025 Awards night
You have asked and so we have delivered! Here you can find where to see all the pictures from of the Scottish Bar and Pub Awards night at the DoubleTree Hilton.
The Scottish Bar and Pub Awards 2025: All the pictures (Part One)
The Scottish Bar and Pub Awards 2025: All the pictures (Part Two)
Thanks to everyone for a great night! See you next year!
The Scottish Bar and Pub Awards 2025 crowns its stars!
The winners of the 2025 Scottish Bar & Pub Awards were unveiled on the 26th of August at a glittering, Oscars-themed ceremony held at the Doubletree by Hilton, Glasgow. Celebrating its 30th year, the prestigious event welcomed hundreds of hospitality professionals from across Scotland, with over 100 venues shortlisted as finalists. You can see all the winners pictures below.
Top industry honours went to some of Scotland’s most iconic names. Michele Pagliocca, owner of Monteleone Ltd (The Marlborough, The Butterfly and the Pig, The Buff Club and Singl-End) in Glasgow, received the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Donald MacLeod MBE was recognised with the SHG Contribution to the Industry Award and Buzzworks’ Alison Blair was named Inspirational Woman of the Year.
There were big celebrations in Edinburgh as local venues scooped some of the night’s most coveted titles. Black Ivy was named Hotel Scotland Hotel Bar of the Year, Hey Palu claimed the Brugal 1888 Cocktail Bar of the Year, and The Athletic Arms took home the title of Benromach Whisky Bar of the Year.
It was a double win for Encore Bars, with Freddy’s picking up Fireball Best Late Night Venue, and owner Edward Fox receiving the Black Ivy and Montpeliers Rising Star Entrepreneur Award.
The night even saw individual successes celebrated, with Jane Ross (The Mother Superior) awarded the Deanston Whisky Guru Rising Star Award, Gavin Ruthven (The Dome) named HOSPO Manager of the Year, and Toby Peters (The Cocktail Geeks) shaking things up to win Schweppes Mixologist of the Year.
In Midlothian, The Original Rosslyn Inn was recognised as the DRAM Dog Friendly Pub of the Year, celebrating its warm welcome to both guests and their four-legged friends.
The celebrations continued in Glasgow, where Berlinkys was awarded the DRAM New Bar of the Year, Kitty O’Shea’s took home the Jameson Best Irish Bar title, and MacSorley’s proudly received the highly sought-after Sunday Mail Pub of the Year award.
Dundee enjoyed a successful night, with Draffens honoured with the De Kuyper Award for Cocktail Excellence in Neighbourhood Venues, and The Phoenix receiving the Staropramen Award for Outstanding Quality.
In Fife, Hugos Bar and Pavilion celebrated a second consecutive win, this time taking home the DRAM Best Beer Garden award, while The Criterion in St Andrews received the Inverarity Morton Best Drinks Offering trophy.
Elsewhere across Scotland, The Newton Bar in Millport was named DRAM Community Pub of the Year, The Birds and Bees in Stirling earned the Jump Ship Brewing Gastropub of the Year title, Lochy’s in Barrhead took the Sims Automatics Sports Bar of the Year award, and Aimee Ashworth from Dishoom was honoured with the Campari Bar Apprentice 2025 accolade.
Two industry giants also made their mark on the night. Apex Hotels showcased their commitment to staff wellbeing by winning the Hospitality Health Employer of the Year award, while the formidable Bucks Bar Group took home the Favela Independent Multiple Operator Award.
Special recognition was given to Fiona Joyce of the Solway Lodge in Gretna, who received the Unsung Hero award, and Lorraine Ferguson from Billy Bridges in Ayr, who was named Bar Personality of the Year. Both women have dedicated over 20 years to their venues, embodying the passion and loyalty at the heart of Scotland’s hospitality industry.
Susan Young organiser and Editor of industry publication DRAM, who also received a surprise award said, “It was fantastic to see so many deserving winners this year. These awards are a celebration of the people who make the Scottish hospitality industry the success it is, and this year’s entries were truly outstanding. Over the past 30 years, we’ve hosted some incredible events, and this was certainly one of the best. Every finalist deserves recognition for the exceptional venues they operate and should be immensely proud of their achievements.
Congratulations to each and every one of them!”
The full list of winners is below:
Lifetime Achievement
Michele Pagliocca – Montelone Ltd, Glasgow
Benromach Whisky Bar of the Year
Winner: Athletic Arms, Edinburgh
Black Ivy & Montpeliers Rising Star Entrepreneurial Award
Winner: Eddie Fox – Encore Bars, Edinburgh
Brugal 1888 Best Cocktail Bar 2025
Winner: Hey Palu, Edinburgh
DRAM Dog Friendly Pub of the Year
Winner: The Original Rosslyn Inn, Roslin
Highly Commended: The Anchorage – Dunure
Campari Bar Apprentice of the Year 2025
Winner: Aimee Ashworth, Dishoom
Highly Commended: Cameron Evans, The Lynnhurst
De Kuyper Award for Cocktail Excellence in Neighbourhood Venues
Winner: Draffens, Dundee
Highly Commended: The Corner House, Kilwinning
Deanston Whisky Guru Rising Star Award
Winner: Jane Ross – The Mother Superior, Edinburgh
Favela Independent Multiple Operator of the Year
Winner: Bucks Bar Group
Highly Commended: Rocks Leisure Group
Fireball Best Late Night Venue
Winner: Freddy’s, Edinburgh
Hospitality Health Employer of The Year
Winner: Apex Hotels
Highly Commended: Lisini Pub Co
HOSPO Manager of the Year
Winner: Gavin Ruthven, The Dome
Hotel Scotland Hotel Bar of the Year
Winner: Black Ivy, Edinburgh
Unsung Hero
Fiona Joyce – Solway Lodge Hotel, Gretna
Fiona Joyce – Solway Lodge Hotel, Gretna
Bar Personality of The Year
Lorraine Ferguson – Billy Bridges, Ayr
Inverarity Morton Best Drinks Offering
Winner: The Criterion, St Andrews
DRAM Best Beer Garden 2025
Winner: Hugo’s bar & Pavilion, Dalgety Bay
Jameson Best Irish Bar 2025
Winner: Kitty O’Shea’s, Glasgow
Jump Ship Brewing Gastro Pub Of The Year 2025
Winner: The Birds & Bees, Stirling
Highly Commended: Crown & Anchor Inn – Findhorn
Community Pub of the Year
Winner: The Newton Bar, Millport
Best New Bar 2025
Winner: Berlinkys, Glasgow
Schweppes Mixologist of The Year
Winner: Toby Peters, The Cocktail Geeks
Sims Automatic Sports Bar of The Year
Winner: Lochy’s, Barrhead
Contribution to the Industry Award
Donald MacLeod MBE
Inspirational Woman of the Year
Alison Blair – Buzzworks, Ayrshire
Staropramen Award for Outstanding Quality
Winner: The Phoenix, Dundee
Industry Legend Award
Susan Young
Sunday Mail Pub of the Year
Winner: MacSorleys, Glasgow
Cheers to 30 Years: Scottish Bar and Pub Awards Celebrate with Public Voting Now Open!
Scotland’s longest-running hospitality awards turn 30 – and they want you to have your say! The Scottish Bar and Pub Awards are back, celebrating three decades of raising a glass to the nation’s best boozers, hospitality heroes, top-notch gastropubs, and brilliant beer gardens.
Last year set the bar sky-high, with stand-out winners like The Smokin’ Fox in Glasgow (Sunday Mail Pub of the Year), Tempura in Ayr (Casual Dining Award), Forbes of Kingennie (Family Business of the Year), Malones Aberdeen (Jameson Best Irish Bar) and Teuchters Landing in Edinburgh (Inverarity Morton Best Drinks Offering). Now, the search is on again and organisers are excited to hear who your favourites are for 2025!
It’s not just about the pubs – it’s also about the people behind the pints! From whisky wizards and rising stars to standout bar managers shaking up the scene, the awards shine a spotlight on the personalities powering Scotland’s licensed trade. And with Schweppes on the hunt for a ‘Mixologist of the Year,’ it’s time to nominate those who stir, shake, and serve with serious flair.
If you’re interested in supporting your much-loved local venue, whether it’s for the lively atmosphere, exceptional food, or outstanding service, your vote can help highlight the pubs that make Scotland’s hospitality scene special. They have to be in it to win it, and your vote could make all the difference.
Voting is quick and easy at www.scottishbarandpubawards.com/awards, where you can back your favourites across multiple categories. But don’t wait – voting closes on the 14th of June. Finalists will be revealed soon after with the judges then hitting the road for mystery visits across the country. The winners will be crowned at a glittering Oscar themed ceremony in Glasgow on August 26th!
Event organiser, Susan Young, reflected on the milestone, saying ““Over the past 30 years, we’ve seen some incredible talent recognised at the Scottish Bar & Pub Awards and this year will be no different!
“Despite the challenges, hospitality remains one of Scotland’s most vibrant and rewarding industries. It’s a real privilege to shine a spotlight on the passionate people working hard behind the scenes in some of the country’s best-loved venues – that’s what these awards are all about! I hope their customers make the effort to vote for pubs, bars, restaurants and staff that make hospitality special.”
The full list of categories includes Benromach Whisky Bar of the Year, Brugal 1888 Cocktail Bar of the Year, Caledonia Inns & Montpeliers Emerging Entrepreneur, DRAM Dog Friendly Pub of the Year, Campari Bar Apprentice 2025, De Kuyper Award for Cocktail Excellence in Neighbourhood Venues, Deanston Whisky Guru Rising Star Award, Favela Independent Multiple Operator of the Year, Fireball Best Late Night Venue, Hospitality Health Employer of the Year, HOSPO Manager of the Year, Inverarity Morton Best Drinks Offering, Jameson Best Irish Bar, Schweppes Mixologist of the Year, Sims Automatics Sports Bar of the Year, Staropramen Award for Outstanding Quality, DRAM Best Beer Garden, Jump Ship Brewing Gastropub of the Year, New Bar of the Year and Pub of the Year.
Deadline for Nominations – 14th June 2024
For a full list of this years categories and to vote please go to: www.scottishbarandpubawards.com/awards/
Or vote by emailing:
entrysbpa@mediaworldltd.com and tell us your nominations and why they should win.
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The Scottish Bar and Pub Awards 2024: Picture Gallery
The winners in pictures: Scottish Bar and Pub Awards 2024
Legend of Hospitality: Stuart Ross, former Chief Executive of Belhaven
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Lifetime Achievement Award: David & Ruth Wither
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Benromach Whisky Bar of the Year: The Piper Whisky Bar, Glasgow
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Black Ivy and Montpeliers Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year: Alex & Rachel Palumbo – Hey Palu & Chancho, Edinburgh
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Brugal Best Cocktail Bar of the Year: The Absent Ear, Glasgow
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Campari Bar Apprentice 2024: Finlay Paterson – Scotts South Queensferry
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Cold Town Craft Beer Bar of the Year: Shilling Brewing Company – Glasgow
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Deanston Whisky Guru 2024: Gillian Kirkland – The Piper Whisky Bar, Glasgow
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DRAM Casual Dining Award 2024: Tempura – Ayr
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Drinks Express Independent Operator of the Year: Cru Hospitality, Inverness
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De Kuyper Liqueurs Mixologist of the Year: Fowwaz Ansari, Bittersweet, Edinburgh
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Favela Latin American Venue of the Year: Boteco Do Brasil – Glasgow
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DRAM Dog Friendly Pub of the Year: The Ship – Irvine
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Hospitality Health Employer of the Year: Manorview Hotels, Howwood
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HOSPO Manager of the Year: Olivia Wong – Stravaigin, Glasgow
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Hotel Scotland Family Business of the Year Forbes of Kingennie, Dundee
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Unsung Hero Award: Jules Clark – Montpeliers
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Inverarity Morton Best Drinks Offering: Teuchters Landing, Edinburgh
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Jameson Best Irish Bar: Malones, Aberdeen
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Kopparberg New Bar of the Year: The Stravaig, Ayr
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Media World Best Outdoor Area: Black Ivy , Edinburgh
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Molinari Hotel Bar of the Year: Lochrin Rooftop Bar – Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge
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Scottish Hospitality Group Contribution To the Industry Award: Gordon McIntyre
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Sims Automatic Sports Bar of the Year: Fullbacks Sports & Pizza Bar, Milngavie
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Inspirational Woman of the Year: Janet Hood
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Boss of the Year: Steven Muir, Beatbox Leisure, Ayr
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Staropramen Award for Outstanding Quality: Hugo’s Bar and Pavilion, Dalgety Bay
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Scottish Bar and Pub Awards Community Pub of the Year: The Craw’s Nest, Carnoustie
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Sunday Mail Pub of the Year: The Smokin’ Fox, Glasgow
Montpeliers founders among winners at the 2024 Scottish Bar and Pub awards!
The winners of the 2024 Scottish Bar and Pub Awards have been revealed! The winners picked up their trophies at a glittering ‘Grand Ole Opry’ themed event held at the Doubletree Hilton in Glasgow on Tuesday 27th August.
The awards, now in their 29th year, celebrate all that is good and great about the hospitality industry with more than 100 hospitality venues shortlisted as finalists at the event.
Industry veteran Stuart Ross, former Chief Executive of Belhaven received a Legend of the Industry Award while David and Ruth Wither, the founders of Edinburgh-based Montpelier Group, picked up the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Other award winners came from as far apart as Carnoustie and Inverness.
There were celebrations in Glasgow as The Piper Whisky Bar won the double for Benromach Whisky Bar of the Year and with Gillian Kirkland becoming Deanston Whisky Guru 2024! The Absent Ear was named Brugal 1888 Cocktail Bar of the Year, Shilling Brewing Company as Cold Town Craft Beer Pub of the Year, Boteco Do Brasil as Favela Latin American Venue of the Year and The Smokin’ Fox snatched the Sunday Mail Pub of the Year accolade.
Fullbacks Sports and Pizza Bar in Milngavie was named Sims Automatics Sports Bar of the Year while Ayr venues Tempura and The Stravaig were also winners picking up the Casual Dining Award and Kopparberg New Bar of the year awards respectively. The Ship in Irvine was Dog Friendly Pub of the Year and Steven Muir of Beatbox Leisure was named Boss of The Year!
It was also a winning night for Stravaigin in Glasgow who proved they have some of the best staff around as Olivia Wong was named HOSPO Manager of the Year and Marquis Smith as Schweppes Bartender of the Year.
The party continued in Edinburgh where Black Ivy snatched the Best Outdoor area award for the second year in a row while Teuchters Landing was named Inverarity Morton’s Best Drinks offering and Lochrin Rooftop Bar (Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge) as Molinari Hotel Bar of the Year.
In Aberdeen, Malones were crowned Jameson Best Irish bar, in Fife Hugo’s Bar and Pavilion collected the Staropramen Award for Outstanding Quality and in Dundee Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort was awarded Family Business of the Year. There was also a special award for The Craw’s Nest in Carnoustie who scooped the ‘Community Pub of the Year’ accolade.
Other big winners were two of the industry giants – Manorview Hotels who proved what a great company they are to work for by snatching the Hospitality Health Employer of the Year gong and Inverness based Cru Hospitality who won Drinks Express Independent Operator of the Year.
The late Janet Hood was posthumously named ‘Inspirational Woman of the Year’ and Gordon McIntyre received the Scottish Hospitality Group’s Contribution to the industry award.
Susan Young organiser and Editor of industry publication DRAM, said, “These awards are all about the people that make the hospitality industry the success it is. This year we had an exceptional entry. All the finalists deserve credit for the great venues that they run, but the trophies were presented to the pubs, restaurants and people that impressed their customers, judges and mystery shoppers most. Congratulations to each and every one!”
The full list of winners is below:
Lifetime Achievement Award
David & Ruth Wither
Benromach Whisky Bar of the Year
The Piper Whisky Bar – Glasgow
Black Ivy and Montpeliers Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year
Alex & Rachel Palumbo – Hey Palu & Chancho, Edinburgh
Brugal Best Cocktail Bar of the Year
The Absent Ear – Glasgow
Campari Bar Apprentice 2024
Finlay Paterson – Scotts South Queensferry
Cold Town Craft Beer Bar of the Year
Shilling Brewing Company – Glasgow
Deanston Whisky Guru 2024
Gillian Kirkland – The Piper Whisky Bar, Glasgow
DRAM Casual Dining Award 2024
Tempura – Ayr
Drinks Express Independent Operator of the Year
Cru Hospitality – Inverness
De Kuyper Liqueurs Mixologist of the Year
Fowwaz Ansari – Bittersweet, Edinburgh
Favela Latin American Venue of the Year
Boteco Do Brasil – Glasgow
DRAM Dog Friendly Pub of the Year
The Ship – Irvine
Hospitality Health Employer of the Year
Manorview Hotels – Howwood
HOSPO Manager of the Year
Olivia Wong – Stravaigin, Glasgow
Hotel Scotland Family Business of the Year
Forbes of Kingennie – Dundee
Unsung Hero Award
Jules Clark – Montpeliers
Inverarity Morton Best Drinks Offering
Teuchters Landing – Edinburgh
Jameson Best Irish Bar
Malones – Aberdeen
Kopparberg New Bar of the Year
The Stravaig – Ayr
Media World Best Outdoor Area
Black Ivy – Edinburgh
Molinari Hotel Bar of the Year
Lochrin Rooftop Bar – Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge
Schweppes Bartender of the Year
Marquis Smith – Stravaigin, Glasgow
Scottish Hospitality Group Contribution To the Industry Award
Gordon McIntyre
Sims Automatic Sports Bar of the Year
Fullbacks Sports & Pizza Bar – Milngavie
Inspirational Woman of the Year
Janet Hood
Boss of the Year
Steven Muir – Beatbox Leisure, Ayr
Staropramen Award for Outstanding Quality
Hugo’s Bar and Pavilion – Dalgety Bay
Scottish Bar and Pub Awards Community Pub of the Year
The Craw’s Nest – Carnoustie
Sunday Mail Pub of the Year
The Smokin’ Fox – Glasgow
Picture: David and Ruth Wither with some of the Montpeliers team
The full list of finalist were:
Benromach Whisky Bar of the Year
| The Malt Room | Inverness |
| The Piper Whisky Bar | Glasgow |
| The Pot Still | Glasgow |
| Tipsy Midgie Whisky Bar | Edinburgh |
Brugal 1888 Best Cocktail Bar of The Year
| The Absent Ear | Glasgow |
| Kelvingrove Café | Glasgow |
| Nightcap | Edinburgh |
| The White House | Inverness |
Black Ivy & Montpeliers Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year
| Shandy Martin – Dizzy Izzy’s | Edinburgh |
| Alex & Rachel Palumbo – Hey Palu | Edinburgh |
| Iain Reid – The Tap Yard | Glasgow |
| Jane Ross – The Mother Superior | Edinburgh |
Campari Bar Apprentice of the Year 2024
Charlie Atkin, The Parkville
Marek Brzozowski, The Old Workshop
Ryan Knowles, The Citizen
Caitlyn Marcinek, The Redhurst Hotel
Jillian Ormerod, The Triplekirks
Finlay Paterson, Scotts Port Edgar
Louis Sherrit,, The Fort/Wine Spa
Cold Town Craft Beer Bar of The Year
| The Craftsman Company | Aberdeen |
| The Raven | Edinburgh |
| Salt Horse Beer Shop & Bar | Edinburgh |
| Shilling Brewing Co. | Glasgow |
Deanston Whisky Guru 2024
| Dom Cummings |
| Colin Hinds |
| Gillian Kirkland |
| Jane Ross |
| Viki Stevenson |
Dram Dog Friendly Pub of The Year
| The Blue Blazer | Edinburgh |
| The Craw’s Nest | Carnoustie |
| The Ship | Irvine |
| The Torfin | Edinburgh |
Drinks Express Independent Pub Group of The Year
| Cru Holdings |
| Kilderkin Group |
| Malones Irish Bars |
| The Rocks Leisure Group |
De Kuyper Liqueurs Mixologist of The Year
| Fowwaz Ansari – Bittersweet |
| John Clark – The White House |
| Johnny Morrison – VEGA |
| Carrie Smith – Hoot The Redeemer |
Favela Lager Latin American Venue of The Year
| Boteco Do Brasil | Glasgow |
| El Santo | Glasgow |
| Joao’s Place | Edinburgh |
| Topolabamba | Glasgow |
DRAM Casual Dining Awards 2024
| The Boathouse | Isle of Gigha |
| Bucks Bar | Glasgow |
| Our Place Annan | Annan |
| Tempura | Ayr |
Hospitality Health Employer of The Year 2024
| Apex Hotels |
| Buzzworks Holdings |
| Manorview Hotels |
| Signature Pub Group |
HOSPO Manager of The Year
Michael Eaton, Care Royal, Edinburgh
John Mannion, The Blue Blazer, Edinburgh
Steven Muir, Harleys, Ayr
John Ogilvie, Montagues, Kirkcaldy
Olivia Wong, Stravaigin, Glasgow
Hotel Scotland Family Business of The Year 2024
| The Ball Room Sports Bars |
| Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort |
| Vittoria Group |
| The Waterside Bistro |
Inverarity Morton Scotland’s Best Drinks Offering
| The Allison Arms | Glasgow |
| Killiecrankie House | Killiecrankie |
| Malo – Wine & Negroni Bar | Glasgow |
| Teuchters Landing | Edinburgh |
Jameson Best Irish Bar
| Kitty O’Shea’s | Glasgow |
| Malones Aberdeen | Aberdeen |
| O’Marley’s | Dundee |
| Waxy O’Connors | Glasgow |
Kopparberg New Bar of The Year
| Brunswick Book Club | Edinburgh |
| Encore | Edinburgh |
| The Physician | St Andrews |
| The Stravaig | Ayr |
Media World Best Outdoor Area 2024
| Black Ivy | Edinburgh |
| Cold Town House | Edinburgh |
| The Fox & Willow | Ayr |
| Outboard by Scotts | South Queensferry |
Molinari Hotel Bar of The Year
| Cask and Clyde (DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central) | Glasgow |
| Chop Grill & Bar (Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel) | Aberdeen |
| Hazel (AC Hotel Glasgow) | Glasgow |
| Lochrin Rooftop Bar (Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge) | Edinburgh |
| W Lounge (W Edinburgh) | Edinburgh |
Schweppes Bartender of The Year
| Joseph Clancy – The Laurieston Bar | Glasgow |
| Hayden Fenton – Tarragon by Graham Mitchell | Aberdeen |
| Lucy George – Lucky Liquor Co. | Edinburgh |
| Marquis Smith – Stravaigin | Glasgow |
Sims Automatic Sports Bar of The Year
| Fullbacks Sports & Pizza Bar | Milngavie, Glasgow |
| Hope & Vincent | Glasgow |
| Muligans Ayr | Ayr |
| The Tap Yard | Glasgow |
Staropramen Award for Outstanding Quality
| Brewhemia | Edinburgh |
| The Guildford Arms | Edinburgh |
| Hugo’s Bar & Pavilion | Dalgety Bay |
| The Raeburn | Edinburgh |
Sunday Mail Pub of The Year
The Allison Arms Glasgow
Macgregor’s, Inverness
The Newton Bar, Millport
The Smokin’ Fox, Glasgow
The Scottish Bar and Pub Awards 2024 Finalists announced!
The time has come to reveal the most of the finalists for the 2024 Scottish Bar and Pub Awards. There will be no news on the Sunday Mail nominees until this Sunday with the finalists being revealed the following week. Our Campari Bar Apprentice programme takes place on Monday and we will reveal the candidates then and so many of you have put forward your manager for the HOSPO Manager of the Year accolade that it is taking a bit longer to interview them. It has certainly been a bumper year for entries so congratulations to everyone who has made it to the finals.
The finalist are:
Brugal 1888 Best Cocktail Bar of The Year
| The Absent Ear | Glasgow |
| Kelvingrove Café | Glasgow |
| Nightcap | Edinburgh |
| The White House | Inverness |
Benromach Whisky Bar of the Year
| The Malt Room | Inverness |
| The Piper Whisky Bar | Glasgow |
| The Pot Still | Glasgow |
| Tipsy Midgie Whisky Bar | Edinburgh |
Campari Bar Apprentice of the Year 2024
Coming next week!
Black Ivy & Montpeliers Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year
| Shandy Martin – Dizzy Izzy’s | Edinburgh |
| Alex & Rachel Palumbo – Hey Palu | Edinburgh |
| Iain Reid – The Tap Yard | Glasgow |
| Jane Ross – The Mother Superior | Edinburgh |
Cold Town Craft Beer Bar of The Year
| The Craftsman Company | Aberdeen |
| The Raven | Edinburgh |
| Salt Horse Beer Shop & Bar | Edinburgh |
| Shilling Brewing Co. | Glasgow |
Deanston Whisky Guru 2024
| Dom Cummings |
| Colin Hinds |
| Gillian Kirkland |
| Jane Ross |
| Viki Stevenson |
Drinks Express Independent Pub Group of The Year
| Cru Holdings |
| Kilderkin Group |
| Malones Irish Bars |
| The Rocks Leisure Group |
Dram Dog Friendly Pub of The Year
| The Blue Blazer | Edinburgh |
| The Craw’s Nest | Carnoustie |
| The Ship | Irvine |
| The Torfin | Edinburgh |
De Kuyper Liqueurs Mixologist of The Year
| Fowwaz Ansari – Bittersweet |
| John Clark – The White House |
| Johnny Morrison – VEGA |
| Carrie Smith – Hoot The Redeemer |
DRAM Casual Dining Awards 2024
| The Boathouse | Isle of Gigha |
| Bucks Bar | Glasgow |
| Our Place Annan | Annan |
| Tempura | Ayr |
Favela Lager Latin American Venue of The Year
| Boteco Do Brasil | Glasgow |
| El Santo | Glasgow |
| Joao’s Place | Edinburgh |
| Topolabamba | Glasgow |
Hospitality Health Employer of The Year 2024
| Apex Hotels |
| Buzzworks Holdings |
| Manorview Hotels |
| Signature Pub Group |
HOSPO Manager of The Year
Coming next week!
Inverarity Morton Scotland’s Best Drinks Offering
| The Allison Arms | Glasgow |
| Killiecrankie House | Killiecrankie |
| Malo – Wine & Negroni Bar | Glasgow |
| Teuchters Landing | Edinburgh |
Jameson Best Irish Bar
| Kitty O’Shea’s | Glasgow |
| Malones Aberdeen | Aberdeen |
| O’Marley’s | Dundee |
| Waxy O’Connors | Glasgow |
Kopparberg New Bar of The Year
| Brunswick Book Club | Edinburgh |
| Encore | Edinburgh |
| The Physician | St Andrews |
| The Stravaig | Ayr |
Molinari Hotel Bar of The Year
| Cask and Clyde (DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central) | Glasgow |
| Chop Grill & Bar (Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel) | Aberdeen |
| Hazel (AC Hotel Glasgow) | Glasgow |
| Lochrin Rooftop Bar (Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge) | Edinburgh |
| W Lounge (W Edinburgh) | Edinburgh |
Schweppes Bartender of The Year
| Joseph Clancy – The Laurieston Bar | Glasgow |
| Hayden Fenton – Tarragon by Graham Mitchell | Aberdeen |
| Lucy George – Lucky Liquor Co. | Edinburgh |
| Marquis Smith – Stravaigin | Glasgow |
Sims Automatic Sports Bar of The Year
| Fullbacks Sports & Pizza Bar | Milngavie, Glasgow |
| Hope & Vincent | Glasgow |
| Muligans Ayr | Ayr |
| The Tap Yard | Glasgow |
Media World Best Outdoor Area 2024
| Black Ivy | Edinburgh |
| Cold Town House | Edinburgh |
| The Fox & Willow | Ayr |
| Outboard by Scotts | South Queensferry |
Staropramen Award for Outstanding Quality
| Brewhemia | Edinburgh |
| The Guildford Arms | Edinburgh |
| Hugo’s Bar & Pavilion | Dalgety Bay |
| The Raeburn | Edinburgh |
Hotel Scotland Family Business of The Year 2024
| The Ball Room Sports Bars |
| Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort |
| Vittoria Group |
| The Waterside Bistro |
Sunday Mail Pub of The Year
Last 10 revealed on Sunday, finalists on the 18th,,,
Welcome to the launch of our 2025 Scottish Bar & Pub Awards
Welcome to the launch of our 2025 Scottish Bar & Pub Awards, the longest running trade awards in Scotland.
This year, we are going to do what we do best… celebrate the people that make hospitality in Scotland great. Our theme, as you may have guessed is a nod to the Oscars – an adjective that is probably overused but as we are celebrating our 30th anniversary, and as we were the very first trade awards in Scotland, I thought it was appropriate.
So we are celebrating the best of the best – with all the glamour of Hollywood. The awards ceremony will take place at the Doubletree Hilton in Cambridge Street on 26th August with all finalists receiving complimentary tickets.
I would like to say a huge thank you to our sponsors Benromach, Brugal 1888, Campari UK, Caledonia Inns, De Kuyper, Deanston, Hospitality Health, Inverarity Morton, Jamesons, Montpeliers,Fireball, Schweppes, Sims, Staropramen, The DRUM and of course our media partners the Sunday Mail.
We have a few new categories this year – so check them out – we are happy to provide you with material for your socials to encourage your customers to vote. We also invite bars and pubs to put themselves forward. The final few categories will be announced later in the month but check out the website from 16th April – when voting officially opens.
Here’s to another terrific year.
Winners and finalists 2023
Sunday Mail Pub of the Year
WINNER: Malones – Aberdeen
FINALISTS:
The Old Smiddy – Cathcart
The Four Marys – Linlithgow
The Camphill Vaults – Bothwell
Dram Lifetime Achievement
WINNER: Billy Lowe
Benromach Whisky Bar or The Year
Winner: Typsy Midgie, Edinbrgh
Ardshiel Hotel – Campbeltown
The Piper Whisky Bar – Glasgow
The Pot Still – Glasgow
Drink Express Outdoor Area
WINNER: Black Ivy – Edinburgh
The Fox and Willow – Ayr
Hugo’s Bar and Pavilion – Dalgety Bay
The Ivy Lodge – Aberdeen
Hi-Spirits Best Live Music Venue
WINNER: St Lukes & The Winged Ox – Glasgow
FINALISTS:
King Cons – Stirling
King Tuts Wah Wah Hut – Glasgow
The Keg – Paisley
Venue 38 – Ayr
Flora de Cana Sustainability Award
WINNER: Lisini Pub Company
FINALISTS:
SWG3 – Glasgow
The Old Workshop – Aberdeen
Buzzworks Holdings
Makers Mark Cocktail Bar of The Year
WINNER: Hey Palu – Edinburgh
FINALISTS:
Panda and Sons – Edinburgh
T-Bar – Ayr
The Absent Ear – Glasgow
Pernod Ricard – Best Late Night Venue
WINNER: Stramash – Edinburgh
FINALISTS:
Cathouse Rockclub – Glasgow
Dropkick Murphys – Edinburgh
Radisson Red Sky Bar – Glasgow
Inverarity Morton Best Drinks Offering
WINNER: The Fox and Willow – Ayr
Malo – Glasgow
Scotch & Rye – Inverness
The Criterion – St Andrew’s
Molson Coors Bar of The Year
WINNER: Brewhemia – Edinburgh
FINALISTS:
Behind The Wall – Falkirk
Indigo Yard – Edinburgh
The Record Factory – Glasgow
Kopparberg New Bar of The Year
WINNER: The East End Fox – Baillieston
FINALISTS:
Bartenders Lounge – Aberdeen
King Cons – Stirling
Thirty Knots – South Queensferry
MediaWorld Casual Dining Award
WINNER: Our Place Annan
FINALISTS:
The Balerno Inn – Edinburgh
Crown & Anchor – Findhorn
The Greenside – Maybole
The Torfin – Edinburgh
HOSPO Manager of the Year
WINNER: Rory McGinley – Two Fat Ladies – The Buttery
FINALISTS:
Stephen Adams – Vienna’s
Carys McGhee – The Tree House
Olivia Wong – Stravaigan
Deanston Whisky Guru
WINNER: Colin Hinds – Tipsy Midgie
FINALISTS:
Adam Norquoy – Dundonald Links
Cameron Ewan – The Balmoral
Thomas McDonagh – The Bon Accord
ARO Customer Service Award
WINNER: Prime Steak & Seafood – Inverness
FINALISTS:
The Boudingait – Cupar
Coia’s Cafe – Glasgow
Prime Steak & Seafood – Inverness
Mini Grill – Glasgow
Sheep Dog Dog Friendly
WINNER: The Forth Inn – Aberfoyle
FINALISTS:
Hillend Tavern – Hillend
The Mercat Bar and Grill – Nr Mussleburgh
The Old Smiddy – Glasgow
Buzzworks Montpeliers Emerging Entrepreneur of The Year
WINNER: Brandon von Rensburg – Tempura
FINALISTS:
Craig Scott – Bartenders Lounge
Mel Cranston – Scott’s of Rose Street
Sandy McGregor – The Forester’s Arms
Campari Mixologist of The Year
WINNER: Adrian Gomes – The Tipping House
FINALISTS:
David Howie – Buzzworks
Scott Keith – Siberia
John McIntosh – Chop House, Aberdeen
Vlad Valentin – Banco di Roma
The Drum Digital Innovator 2023
WINNER: Scott Anderson, Siberia – Aberdeen
FINALISTS:
Buck’s Bar – Glasgow
Boozy Cow – Edinburgh
Radisson Red – Glasgow
Dram Hospitality Employer 2023
WINNER: Buzzworks – Ayrshire
FINALISTS:
Auchrannie Hotel – Arran
Cru Holdings – Inverness
Manorview – Howwood
Edrington Giving Back Award
WINNER: Graham Chalmers – Radisson Red
FINALISTS:
Craig Scott – Bartenders Lounge
Zach Sapato – Mikaku
The Harris family – The Original Rosslyn Inn
Hotel Scotland Family Business of the Year
WINNER: The Oak Tree Inn – Balmaha
FINALISTS:
Black Ivy – Edinburgh
The Harris family – The Original Rosslyn Inn
The Woodside Hotel – Doune
Molinari Hotel Bar of The Year
WINNER: Great Scots’ Bar – Cameron House
FINALISTS:
The Bar – Cromlix House
Great Scots’ Bar – Cameron House
Smiths at Gretna Green Hotel
Titan Sky Bar – Meldrum House
Premier Card Services Independent Operator
WINNER: Worq Group
FINALISTS:
Behind The Wall
Boteco Group
R4 Group
The Rocks Leisure Group
William Grant & Sons Bar Apprentice of The Year
WINNER: Bryony Baxter – Revolution Aberdeen
Helina Adams – Bonnie & Wild
Paton Allan – Smokin Fox
Emily Eason – King Cons
Alex Dewitt – Bartenders Lounge
Christina Davidson – Signature Pubs
Marcus Gordon – Siberia Bar
James Piper – Gleneagles Townhouse
Jamie Hadden – The Fox
Logan Eason – Oscar’s
Rebekah Allan – Bonnie & Wild
Licensee of the Year
WINNER: Brian Flynn, Behind The Wall
Inspirational Woman
WINNER: Gillian Kirkland, The Piper Whisky Bar
Golden Jubilee Award for Excellence
WINNER: The Original Rosslyn Inn
Scottish Hospitality Group
Special Recognition Award
WINNER: Caroline Louden, TLT LLP
Bar Personality of the Year
WINNER: Pete Harvey, Sportsterz
Heart of Hospitality
WINNER: Michael Bergson, Bucks Bar
Lightspeed Restaurant of The Year
DRAM Community Pub of The Year
The Drum Bar and Pub Social Media Champion
Hotel Scotland Independent Multiple Operator of the Year
Lifetime Achievement
Unsung Hero
Contribution to the Industry Award
Benromach Whisky Bar of the Year: The Piper Whisky Bar, Glasgow
Brugal Best Cocktail Bar of the Year: The Absent Ear, Glasgow
Campari Bar Apprentice 2024: Finlay Paterson – Scotts South Queensferry
Lifetime Achievement Award
Deanston Whisky Guru 2024
Black Ivy & Montpeliers Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year
Cold Town Craft Beer Bar of The Year
Favela Lager Latin American Venue of The Year
Hotel Scotland Family Business of The Year 2024
Kopparberg New Bar of The Year
Media World Best Outdoor Area 2024
Molinari Hotel Bar of The Year
Schweppes Bartender of The Year
Sims Automatic Sports Bar of The Year
Schweppes Bartender of The Year
Sunday Mail Pub of the Year
Dram Lifetime Achievement
Hi-Spirits Best Live Music Venue
Flora de Cana Sustainability Award
Makers Mark Cocktail Bar of The Year
MediaWorld Casual Dining Award
HOSPO Manager of the Year
Deanston Whisky Guru
ARO Customer Service Award
Sheep Dog Dog Friendly
Campari Mixologist of The Year
The Drum Digital Innovator 2023
Dram Hospitality Employer 2023
Edrington Giving Back Award
Hotel Scotland Family Business of the Year
Molinari Hotel Bar of The Year
Premier Card Services Independent Operator
William Grant & Sons Bar Apprentice of The Year
