WHISKY BAR OF THE YEAR
OUR 2024 SPONSORS incorporating the DRAM AWARDS 2019
A sample of the Media Coverage
Voting now open for 2024 Scottish Bar and Pub Awards | Cumnock Chronicle
Nominations open for this year’s Scottish Bar and Pub Awards | The Herald (heraldscotland.com)
Glaswegians asked to nominate favourite pubs for Scottish Bar Awards - Glasgow Live
Voting now open for 2024 Scottish Bar and Pub Awards | Irvine Times
Voting now open for 2024 Scottish Bar and Pub Awards | Largs and Millport Weekly News (largsandmillportnews.com)
https://www.whatsonglasgow.co.uk/news/2024/05/07/vote-for-your-hospitality-heroes-in-glasgow/
Vote for your hospitality heroes in Edinburgh | News | What’s On Edinburgh (whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk)
Glaswegians asked to nominate favourite pubs for Scottish Bar Awards (yahoo.com)
Scottish Bar and Pub Awards 2024 – The NEN – North Edinburgh News
Finalists announced for 2024 Scottish Bar & Pub Awards | Scotsman Food and Drink
The best Edinburgh pubs: 23 Edinburgh boozers named as finalists in the Scottish Bar & Pubs Awards 2024 (scotsman.com)
Glasgow’s best pubs for 2024 announced including cocktails, Irish and sports bars - Glasgow Live
Glasgow’s best pubs for 2024 announced including cocktails, Irish and sports bars (yahoo.com)
Isle of Cumbrae bar named as finalist for best pub award | Largs and Millport Weekly News (largsandmillportnews.com)
Glasgow pub with over 100 years of history up for top award | Glasgow Times
Ayr hospitality firms shortlisted for national awards | Ayrshire Today (ayrshire-today.co.uk)
Saltcoats: The Albion Bar shortlisted for best pub award | Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald (ardrossanherald.com)
https://www.whatsonglasgow.co.uk/news/2024/08/19/glasgow-finalists-announced-for-scottish-bar-&-pubs-awards-2024/
https://www.whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk/news/2024/08/19/edinburgh-finalists-announced-for-scottish-bar-&-pubs-awards-2024/ https://www.whatsonfife.co.uk/news/2024/08/19/fife-finalists-announced-for-scottish-bar-&-pubs-awards-2024/
Best pubs in Scotland: does your local make the shortlist for awards recognising brilliant boozers? - Scottish Daily Express
Buzzworks in running for Scottish Bar and Pub Awards prize | Greenock Telegraph
Shortlist revealed for Scottish Bar and Pub Awards 2024 with Aberdeen venues in the running - Aberdeen Live Scottish Bar and Pub Awards nominations announced - see full list of top boozers - Daily Record
The best Edinburgh pubs: 23 Edinburgh boozers named as finalists in the Scottish Bar & Pubs Awards 2024 (msn.com)
Ayr hospitality firms shortlisted for national awards | Ayr Advertiser
Greenock restaurant operators up for top hospitality industry award (yahoo.com)
The 16 Glasgow pubs named as finalists in the Glasgow Pub & Bar Awards 2024 (glasgowworld.com)
Ayr hospitality boss on shortlist for major national award | Ayrshire Today (ayrshire-today.co.uk)
Ayrshire hospitality firms nominated for national award | Ayrshire Today (ayrshire-today.co.uk)
Ayr hospitality chief in running for major Scots industry award - Daily Record
The Fife businesses hoping to win at the 2024 Scottish Bar and Pub Awards (fifetoday.co.uk)
Dalgety Bay bar shortlisted for Hospitality Hall of Fame | Dunfermline Press
Haddington’s Waterside Bistro up for top national prize | East Lothian Courier
All the winners of the 2024 Scottish Bar and Pub Awards - including Pub of the Year | Scotsman Food and Drink
Glasgow speakeasy wins Scottish cocktail bar of the year award | Glasgow Times
Scotland’s pub of the year revealed as Glasgow favourite takes top spot | The Scottish Sun
Win for popular Fife bar at the Scottish Bar and Pub Awards 2024 (fifetoday.co.uk)
The Glasgow pub where service is ‘always quick’ which is rated ‘best in Scotland’ - Scottish Daily Express
Scottish Bar and Pub Awards 2024 Winners revealed – The NEN – North Edinburgh News
Montpeliers founders among winners at the 2024 Scottish Bar and Pub awards! | News | What’s On Glasgow (whatsonglasgow.co.uk)
Montpeliers founders among winners at the 2024 Scottish Bar and Pub awards! | News | What’s On Edinburgh (whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk)
Montpeliers founders among winners at the 2024 Scottish Bar and Pub awards! | News | What’s On Stirling (whatsonstirling.co.uk)
Montpeliers founders among winners at the 2024 Scottish Bar and Pub awards! | News | What’s On Renfrewshire (whatsonrenfrewshire.co.uk)
Montpeliers founders among winners at the 2024 Scottish Bar and Pub awards! | News | What’s On Lanarkshire (whatsonlanarkshire.co.uk)
https://www.whatsonfife.co.uk/news/2024/08/29/montpeliers-founders-among-winners--at-the-2024-scottish-bar-and-pub-awards!/
Montpeliers founders among winners at the 2024 Scottish Bar and Pub awards! | News | What’s On East Renfrewshire (whatsoneastrenfrewshire.co.uk)
Glasgow speakeasy wins prestigious Scottish cocktail bar of the year award (yahoo.com)
Treble success for Ayr in Scottish Bar and Pub awards - Daily Record
“My team and I had an amazing night at the Scottish pub and bar awards 2024. It was pitched just right, with a good mix of informality, without detracting from the amazing achievements within the room. There is clearly a passion behind organising the event to really celebrate the industry, and that was obvious throughout the evening!”
Scott Murray, Founder and CEO, Cru Hospitality
“The awards night was fantastic and to be together with all hospitality hero’s was a great celebration of what we do. The entertainment was fabulous with Dolly getting everyone in the mood for a party. It was really well organised and every one of us felt like a special guest. What makes the awards is the people of course, all coming together and all looking to celebrate our industry.”
Agie Tomasik, General Manager, The Smokin’ Fox
“Great night as always! I love events hosted by Susan as she always knows how to bring a party. I also loved this year’s country theme which had us all heading straight for the dancefloor!”
Neil Morrison, Director, Rocks Leisure Group
“It was great to attend the Dram Awards which was a real spectacle of everything that’s great in the licensed trade. It was so nice to see so many familiar faces and meet lots of new people from the trade - all in one room! The team kept us all entertained from start to finish, and even the rain couldn’t stop us leaving with a smile on our faces”
Nathan Sparling, Operations Director, Allied Leisure Group
“The awards were fantastic, as always! I really enjoy this event and love to see the trade being recognised. To win two awards was a massive boost for the bar and the people who make it what it is. Whisky bar of the year 2024 is something I had really hoped for so to say myself and the team are delighted is an understatement! Thank you DRAM, Deanston and Benromach for our awards!”
Gillian Kirkland, Owner, The Piper Whisky Bar
“Having worked in hospitality for over 25 years, I always look forward to the Scottish Bar & Pub Awards. To me it has always stood a beacon of excellence in the Scottish Hospitality sector and shines a spotlight on the very best within Scotland’s vibrant hospitality scene and celebrates the resilience and creativity that define Scottish hospitality.
I was particularly impressed by the diversity of awards presented, which truly showcased the talent in our field. One of my favourite awards was the Campari Apprenticeship Programme, which is integral to nurturing the next generation of hospitality professionals. It’s a heartening reminder of the resilience and passion that drives this industry forward. The awards not only celebrated achievements, but they also fostered connections and collaboration, ensuring that the spirit of hospitality continued to thrive. Each year it reminds us of the dedication and hard work that has elevated the standards of service and experience within our pubs and bars.”
Claire Freckleton, Director of Marketing and Projects, Hell Yeah Hospitality
“It was a great night. We took all the managers and staff up to Glasgow and everyone had an amazing time. Everything was spot on from the food to the entertainment, although there were a few sore heads the next day! It’s a great event for all the staff to attend as some had never been to anything like this before and it’s nice for them to get the recognition they deserve. We were delighted and astounded to win as we were up against some very stiff competition.”
David Storrie, Owner, The Stravaig Ayr
“I thought it was brilliant night. It was nice to see people up dancing so early to the line dancing – you hardly ever see people so fully committed so early in the evening! All our staff had a great night too as they had never been to anything like that before. We all now can’t wait for next year!”
Billy Milligan, Owner, Fullbacks Sports and Pizza Bar
“We had a fantastic night and commented on both how good the food was and how well organised everything was. A highlight was the drinks reception with so much choice! We were delighted to win as we take great pride in looking after the dogs that visit us, so it was nice to be recognised for that.”
Christopher Murray, Owner, The Ship
“Wow - where do we start! The Dram and the Scottish Bar & Pub Awards excelled themselves once again! Every year the team behind the scenes always pull out the best theme for the show piece awards of the industry, and the country hoedown was brilliant! The packed Hilton function room was dancing from the first kick of their cowboy boots! Susan and Nicola ran the evening brilliantly, the team at the Double tree Hilton were on hand all night!
It’s amazing to see the room bursting with joy each time a name is read out for just reaching the final 4 or 5 - but when the winners are read out everyone is just as happy and supportive for them all! Amazing to see the support across the industry! Truly a brilliant night from start to finish!
Can’t wait for 2025 awards!”
Steven Muir, CEO, Beatbox Leisure
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