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!
Article Source: Scottish Bar and Pub Awards
Last Updated: 25 May 2025 13:12
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 Sunday Mail Pub of the Year.
Deadline for Nominations - 14th June 2025
For a full list of this years categories and to vote please go to: www.scottishbarandpubawards.com/awards
Or vote by emailing:
entryspba@mediaworldltd.com and tell us your nominations and why they should win.
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