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All the judging for the 2023 Scotitsh Bar and Pub Awards is about to start but first I’d like to welcome onboard Campari - who are sponsoring our Mixologist of the Year Award. If you would like to be considered for this category send us a recipe for a cocktail you have devised using Campari by 14th July... and of course Sunday Mail Pub of the Year is still live... so get voting now. All the finalists will be revealed next month. Our mystery shoppers have already been out and about...

I have been meaning to mention the news that the Scottish Hospitality Group is now an officially registered trade organisation. It has been a lengthy process but Stephen Montgomery and the team have now got all the legals done and its official. If you would like to know more why not email Stephen at Stephen@scottishhospitalitygroup.com

Ian Brown Food + Drink Gi nock, Glasgow

Next month we feature the new Scotts Greenock - the latest venue from Buzzworks - and what an impressive venue it is. It also boasts the biggest door leading out to a roof terrace that I have ever seen. It is mammoth! Gavin (pictured) is 6ft 2...

The weather for the launch night was also quite spectacular - guests were treated to thunder and lightening - who needs fireworks. Congrats to all - the full feature is in the next issue.

Please take a peek at the ad on the facing page - these are networking events to let people know what the BEN is all about and it’s an opportunity to meet new people. So if you have the time...

Renowned South Side Glasgow Restaurant Same owners for 12 years+/ 40+ Covers Full Premises Licence + well equipped kitchen Trading space and services all on one floor sq m.)

Residue of 25 year lease to 2041/Rent £22,500

Teams of hospitality pros from some of Scotland’s most-loved restaurants, including El Cartel and Dishoom, swapped aprons for speedos as they took part in a beachside tournament at Portobello on one of the hottest days of the year last month. The tournament, now an annual event, is the brainchild of the team Civerinos, who are fund-raising and supporting mental health. They raised money for the Joseph Nolan Foundation –the charity offers access to trained mental health professionals skilled in talk therapy which aims to reduce suicide rates in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

On the importance of making time for team building in the hospitality industry, Michele Civiera of Civerinos, said, “It’s just good for your head to get out, enjoy the sunshine and be around other people.Working in hospitality does mean working long hours, and after that you’ll often find us hanging out in bars and places where the focus can be around alcohol.

“We figured this was a good chance to create a day for Scotland’s hospitality grafters that was just good vibes – who doesn’t like hitting a ball around on the beach and eating some pizza, while making money for charity?”

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