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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BENOROMACHBenromach 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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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

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Important Dates

Voting OpensMay 12, 2026
Voting ClosesJune 12, 2026
Judging ClosesAugust 7, 2026
Award CeremonySeptember 1, 2026

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