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Hospitality venues across Edinburgh are celebrating as they are named as finalists in the 2023 Scottish Bar and Pub awards, formerly the DRAM Awards.

Tipsy Midgie Whisky Bar is a finalist for Benromach Whisky Bar of the Year with owner Colin Hinds joining The Balmoral’s Cameron Ewen for the Deanston Whisky Guru title.

Stramash and Dropkick Murphys are both named in the Pernod Ricard Late Night Venue category, Panda and Sons and Hey Palu for Makers Mark Cocktail Bar of the Year, and Indigo Yard and Brewhemia for the Molson Coors Bar of the Year gong!

Black Ivy Bar and Hotel have a double nomination for Hotel Scotland Family Business of the Year & Drinks Express Best Outside Area. Melanie Cranston, owner of Scotts of Rose Street, makes the top 4 for Buzzworks/Montpeliers Emerging Entrepreneur and the Boozy Cow lands a spot for Drum Digital Innovator of the Year!

Outside the city centre, Edinburgh is also represented by The Torfin for the Media World Casual Dining Award and by Thirty Knots in South Queensferry for Kopparberg New Bar of the Year.

A special mention also goes to The Original Rosslyn Inn and the Harris family who celebrate their 50^th year of ownership with nominations for the Edrington ‘Giving More’ Award & Hotel Scotland Family Business of the Year!

The awards are celebrating their 28^th year, making them Scotland’s longest-established hospitality awards. They were established to recognise excellence in the Scottish licensed trade by industry magazine DRAM.

Over the last three decades the event has garnered a reputation as being one of the most prestigious events in Scotland’s licensed trade calendar and have been referred to, year in and year out, as the “Oscars of the industry.” The winners will be revealed at a glitzy awards dinner on Tuesday 29th August at The Doubletree Hilton Hotel in Glasgow.

Organiser Susan Young said: “This year, a record number of votes were received from the public across a multitude of categories.

“The best of the best have now been named ranging from pubs that are Dog Friendly to cocktail bars that serve up fabulous drinks, from community pubs with stars behind the bars, to late night venues.

“Customers voted and then mystery shoppers visited, with the last word going to the awards judges. It was certainly not an easy task due to the quality of all the finalists and many miles have been travelled.”

More than 600 people will gather at the event to find out what pubs are taking the top accolade.

You can see the full list of the award categories and finalists below:-

ARO Procurement Customer Service Award

The Boudingait – Cupar

Coia’s Café – Glasgow

Mini Grill – Glasgow

Prime Steak & Seafood – Inverness

Benromach Whisky Bar of the Year

Ardshiel Hotel – Campbeltown

The Piper Whisky Bar – Glasgow

The Pot Still – Glasgow

Tipsie Midgie – Edinburgh

Buzzworks & Montpeliers Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year

Brandon Van Rensburg – Tempura, Ayr

Craig Scott – Bartenders Lounge, Aberdeen

Melanie Cranston – Scotts of Rose Street, Edinburgh

Sandy McGregor – The Foresters Arms, Cambusbarron

Campari Mixologist of the Year

Adrian Gomes – The Tippling House, Aberdeen

Scott Keith – Siberia, Aberdeen

John Mcintosh – Chop Grill & Bar, Aberdeen

David Howie – Buzzworks

Vlad Valentin – Banca di Roma, Glasgow

Deanston Whisky Guru of the Year

Adam Norquoy – Dundonald Links,

Cameron Ewen – The Balmoral, Edinburgh

Colin Hinds – Tipsy Midgie, Edinburgh

Thomas McDonagh – The Bon Accord, Glasgow

Drinks Express Best Outdoor Area

Black Ivy – Edinburgh

The Fox and Willow – Ayr

Hugos Bar & Pavilion – Dalgety Bay

The Ivy Lodge – Aberdeen

THE DRUM Digital Innovator of the Year

Boozy Cow – Edinburgh

Bucks Bar – Glasgow/Edinburgh

Radisson RED Sky Bar – Glasgow

Siberia Bar & Hotel – Aberdeen

Flor de Cana Rum Sustainability Award

Lisini Pub Company

SWG3 – Glasgow

The Old Workshop – Aberdeen

Buzzworks Holdings

‘Giving More’ Award in partnership with Edrington UK

Bartenders Lounge – Aberdeen

Graham Chalmers – Radisson RED, Glasgow

The Original Rosslyn Inn – Roslin

Zach Sapato – Mikaku, Glasgow

HI-SPIRITS Best Live Music Venue

King Cons – Stirling

King Tuts Wah Wah Hut – Glasgow

St Lukes – Glasgow

The Keg – Paisley

Venue 38 – Ayr

Hospitality Employer of the Year

Auchrannie Hotel

Buzzworks

Cru Holdings

Manorview

Hospo Manager of the Year

Stephen Adams – Vienna’s, Paisley

Carys McGhee – The Tree House/T-Bar, Ayr

Rory McGinley – Two Fat Ladies at The Buttery, Glasgow

Olivia Wong – Stravaigin, Glasgow 

Hotel Scotland Family Business of the Year

Black Ivy – Edinburgh

The Oak Tree Inn – Balmaha

The Original Rosslyn Inn – Roslin

The Woodside Hotel – Doune

Inverarity Morton Scotland’s Best Drinks Offering

Malo – Glasgow

Scotch and Rye – Inverness

The Criterion – St Andrews

The Fox and Willow – Ayr

Kopparberg New Bar of the Year

Bartenders Lounge – Aberdeen

King Cons – Stirling

The East End Fox – Baillieston

Thirty Knots – South Queensferry

Makers Mark Cocktail Bar of the Year

The Absent Ear – Glasgow

Hey Palu – Edinburgh

Panda and Sons – Edinburgh

T-Bar – Ayr

Mediaworld Casual Dining Award

The Balerno Inn – Edinburgh

Crown & Anchor – Findhorn

The Greenside – Maybole

Our Place – Annan

The Torfin – Edinburgh

Molinari Hotel Bar of the Year

Cromlix House Bar – By Dunblane

Great Scots’ Bar – Cameron House

Smiths at Gretna Green

Titan Sky Bar – Meldrum House, Inverurie

Molson Coors Scottish Bar of the Year

Behind The Wall – Falkirk

Brewhemia – Edinburgh

Indigo Yard – Edinburgh

The Record Factory – Glasgow

Pernod Ricard Best Late-Night Venue

Cathouse Rock Club – Glasgow

Dropkick Murphys – Edinburgh

Radisson RED Sky Bar – Glasgow

Stramash – Edinburgh

Premier Card Services Independent Operator of the Year

Behind The Wall

Boteco Group

R4 Group

The Rocks Leisure Group

WORQ Group

Sheep Dog Whisky Dog Friendly Pub of the Year

The Forth Inn – Aberfoyle

Hillend Tavern – Hillend

The Mercat Bar & Grill – Nr Musselburgh

The Old Smiddy – Glasgow

William Grant & Sons Bar Apprentices

Helina Adams – Bonnie & Wild, Edinburgh

Bex Allan – Bonnie & Wild, Edinburgh

Paton Allan – The Smokin’ Fox, Glasgow

Bryony Baxter – Meraki Bar & Restaurant, Bridge of Don

Christina Davidson – The Smokin’ Fox, Glasgow

Emily Eason – King Cons, Stirling

Logan Eason – Oscar’s Wine Bar, Stirling

Marcus Gordon – Orchid Cocktails, Aberdeen

Jamie Hadden – The Fox, Troon

Alex McQueen – Bartenders Lounge, Aberdeen

James Piper – Gleneagles Townhouse House, Edinburgh

Sunday Mail Pub of the Year

Camphill Vaults – Bothwell

The Four Marys – Linlithgow

Malones – Aberdeen

The Old Smiddy – Glasgow

Sportsterz – Glasgow

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WITH the opening of some seriously swoon (eh? – Ed.)Edinburgh hotels, could it be argued nowhere in the country compares? If your favourite dwelling also knows its way around a delicious drinks menu, now is your chance to share their successes and help crown them top of the Scots. 

There are just under two weeks left to enter Scotland’s longest-running licensed trade awards – dubbed the ‘hospitality Oscars’ – the Scottish Bar & Pub Awards 2022.

Back bigger and better this year, the prestigious annual event is looking for the best hotel establishment in YOUR area that deserves recognition for its stunning bar.  

Have you been wowed by the views from the stunning Gleneagles Townhouse rooftop bar? Has the impressive Commons Club in the Virgin Hotel caressed your tastebuds with a cocktail offering? Or have the decadent surroundings of the House of Gods bar made you feel like royalty for the evening? Or about new cocktail speakeasy called Counter in Native Edinburgh? Well now is your chance to shout about it!

At the 27^th annual event, category sponsors Old Tom Gin 1821 are looking to hear from staff, customers and community members who would like to see their much-loved Edinburgh establishment take home the coveted accolade.

Nominations are open until 30 June and establishments have the chance to be shortlisted across 18 amazing categories including the Benromach Whisky Bar of the Year, the Molinari Casual Dining Award or the Pernod Ricard Best Late Night Venue. 

The Scottish capital impressed judges last year, with the manager of the Black Ivy, Tony Craig, triumphing in the bar manager of the year category. If one of your favourite bars has a staff member who goes beyond the call of duty, we would love to hear about them too.

The prestigious awards also look to celebrate rising stars in the industry, community-minded establishments and overall give a much-needed boost to those championing the late night economy. 

New for 2022, The Molson Coors Scottish Bar of the year award will look to recognise operators that offer something special for their locals, or are full of exceptional teams that make the industry so vibrant and fresh. 

Organiser, Susan Young said: “Scotland has the best people and our awards are here to commend those charismatic individuals and their incredible venues that make up Scotland’s unparalleled hospitality landscape.  But they need your help to vote for them. Reward the efforts of your favourite pub or bar and vote now on The Scottish Bar & Pub Awards website.”

To enter your local hotel bar into this year’s awards, simply vote online to cast your nomination. Every vote counts as the ten competitors with the most votes from each category will receive a visit from ‘mystery shoppers’ before the finalists are revealed.

Following a judging process, the winners will then be announced at a glittering award ceremony on 30th August 2022 at The Hilton Hotel, in Glasgow.

Nominations are now open across Scotland for The Scottish Bar & Pub Awards 2022. Voting closes on the 30th June 2022. 

For more information, head to https://scottishbarandpubawards.com

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CATEGORIES AND CRITERIA

Antos Dog Friendly Pub of the Year 

Obviously a pub that welcomes dogs… with great facilities and perhaps even treats for their four-legged customers. 

ARO Procurement Customer Service Award

Judges will be looking for a pub, restaurant or hotel which fully embraces the customer service ethos.

Benromach Whisky Bar of the Year

Gordon & MacPhail, one of Scotland’s premiere whisky companies, is looking for a whisky bar that excels and has a great range.

Buzzworks and Montpeliers Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year

Buzzworks and Montpeliers, two of Scotland’s premiere hospitality businesses, are seeking an up and coming entrepreneur. The prize is a year’s mentoring…

Deanston Whisky Guru of the Year

This category is for people who not only have a great knowledge of whisky.

DRAM Community Pub of the Year

Judges here will be looking for a special pub, which is not only part of the community but supports it too.

DRAM Independent Pub Group of the Year

The DRAM is on the look-out for Scotland’s top Independent Pub Group.

Hi-Spirits Best Live Music Venue 2022

Live music is very much part of a vibrant night life, aand judes are looking for Scotland’s best.

Hungrrr Technology Adopter of The Year

Hospitality operators that embrace technology to keepe their business on track and driving them forward.

Inverarity Morton Restaurant of the Year

A memorable meal in a memorable restaurant – where have you been that has impressed?

Kopparberg New Bar of the Year

Is there a great new bar near you that deserves an award?  

Molinari Casual Dining Award 2022

Recongised relaxed atmosphere venues that  serve good value quality food.

Molson Coors Scottish Bar Of The Year

This inaugural award is seeking out Scotland’s best bars that have been around for more than a year.

Old Tom Gin 1821 Hotel Bar of the Year

Do you have a hotel that you love to go to relax and enjoy the great outdoors that also has a great bar?

Pernod Ricard Best Late Night Venue

Pernod Ricard, the brand owners with Havana Club, Beefeater, and Chivas in its portfolio, is looking for a late night venue that exemplifies what is good and great about late night socialising.

Sunday Mail Pub of the Year

This year the Sunday Mail Pub of the Year Award will go to the most voted for pub in Scotland at the Scottish Bar and Pub Awards.

Stolichnaya Award for Sustainability

This award is aimed at bars, restaurants or hotels that operate with an effective and sustainability agenda, from reducing plastic waste to conserving energy – it all matters. 

The Busker Innovative Cocktail Bar of the Year

The Busker is an innovative ‘new to the world’ Irish Whiskey which is seeking out Scotland’s most innovative Cocktail Bar. It is looking for a bar which marries traditions with a contemporary look and which empowers bartenders to go beyond their limitations and create flavour-curious (great) cocktails.

William Grant & Sons Bar Apprentice of the Year 2022

The Bar Apprentice is back for with a bespoke programme for this year’s apprentices – an experience you can’t buy!