THE best bars and pubs across Scotland have been crowned in a glitzy awards night.
The Scottish Bar and Pub Awards 2022, which were held in Glasgow on Tuesday evening, saw venues across the country recognised after an “incredible year”.
Event organiser Susan Young said: “It’s been another incredible year for the annual Scottish Bar and Pub Awards as we’ve recognised some of the most creative, hard-working and beloved venues in the country.
“Following a difficult few years for the licensed trade, it’s fantastic to see so many venues dedicate their time to staff training, inventive menus and new initiatives.”
The awards – which see a shortlist of venues nominated by public vote visited by judges to decide the final winners – were celebrating their 27th year.
Young went on: “From Inverness to Dundee, Troon to Uddingston, this year’s winners have gone above and beyond to provide exemplary customer service, create new cocktails or champion their local live music scene.
“Congratulations everyone and thanks for once again helping us shine a spotlight on Scotland’s best venues!”
The full list of award categories, along with their sponsors and the winner in bold, can be found below:
Sunday Mail Pub of the Year
Habbies, Kilbarchan
The Palais, Glasgow - WINNER
The Station Bar, Glasgow
The Waverley, Wishaw
Molson Coors Scottish Bar of the Year
The Fort, Broughty Ferry
Jute Cafe Bar, Dundee
Scotch & Rye, Inverness
Kelvingrove Café, Glasgow - WINNER
Hi Spirits Best Live Music Venue
Box Bar & Club, Glasgow - WINNER
Harley's, Ayr
MacSorley's, Glasgow
St Luke's & The Winged Ox, Glasgow
Inverarity Morton Restaurant of the Year
The Dome, Edinburgh
Ga Ga Kitchen & Bar, Glasgow - WINNER
Kyloe, Edinburgh
Ralph & Finns , Glasgow
The Ubiquitous Chip , Glasgow
The Busker Cocktail Bar of the Year
The Absent Ear, Glasgow
The Cocktail Mafia, Edinburgh
The Gate, Glasgow
The Lido, Troon - WINNER
Pernod Ricard Best Late Night Venue
Bourbon, Edinburgh
Charlie’s Loft, Glasgow
Moskito, Glasgow
Nox, Aberdeen
Why Not Nightclub, Edinburgh - WINNER
Kopparberg New Bar of the Year
The Albyn, Aberdeen
The Fox, Troon - WINNER
Giddy Goose, Perth
Jimmy Badgers, Inverness
Antos Dog Friendly Pub of the Year
Black Ivy, Edinburgh - WINNER
The Forth Inn, Aberfoyle
Inndeep, Glasgow
The White Stag, Callander
Brewhemia, Edinburgh
Benromach Whisky Bar of the Year
The Albananch, Edinburgh
Artisan, Wishaw
The Malt Room, Inverness
The Piper Whisky Bar, Glasgow - WINNER
Aro Procurement Customer Service Award
The Coach House, Bridge of Weir
The Fox & Willow, Ayr
The Huxley, Edinburgh - WINNER
Little Soho, Jordanhill
Deanston Guru of the Year
Gillian Kirkland /The Piper's Whisky Bar
Derek Mather/Artisan
Matt McPherson/ The Malt Room - WINNER
Alastair Shaw/The Gate
Simon Smith/ Whisky & Cynicism
DRAM Community Pub
Clippens Inn, Linwood - WINNER
Granny Gibbs, Whiteinch
Silver Wing, Edinburgh
The Weston Tavern, Kilmaurs
HOSPO Manager of the year
Nicola Armstrong – Macgochans, Mull
Matt Colligan – Bier Hall - WINNER
Lee Little – Lido, Troon
Connor Smith – Hamilton Palace, Hamilton
Keir Beckwith, Gaucho
Molinari Casual Dining Award
Allegria Eatery, Largs
Caffe Parma, Glasgow - WINNER
Boar's Head, Auchtermuchty
Mediterraneo, Glasgow
Old Tom Gin Hotel Bar of the Year
18, Rusacks Hotel, St Andrews
The American Bar, Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder
Virgin Hotels, The Commons Club, Edinburgh - WINNER
The Lounge Bar, Fonab Castle, Pitlochry
Stoli Sustainability Award
Contini's Scottish Restaurant, Edinburgh
Eusebi, Glasgow - WINNER
Gaucho, Glasgow
SWG3, Glasgow
Independent Operator of the Year
Bread Meets Bread (BMB), Glasgow
The Bruce Group, Edinburgh
Buzzworks, Ayrshire
Scoop Restaurants - WINNER
Further awards saw the staff at Lisini in Uddingston win team of the year, Jim Hamilton pick up the contribution to the industry award, and Colin Blair, from Buzzworks, given the DRAM lifetime achievement award.
Giovanna Eusebi, from the Eusebi Deli in Glasgow, was named inspirational woman of the year, while pizza restaurant Paesano's Paul Stevenson won the award for success.
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