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
FINALISTS:
Ardshiel Hotel – Campbeltown
The Piper Whisky Bar – Glasgow
The Pot Still – Glasgow
Drink Express Outdoor Area
WINNER: Black Ivy – Edinburgh
FINALISTS:
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
FINALISTS:
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
FINALISTS:
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
