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The judging’s over, the votes are in, and the excitement is starting to build. Next week the results of the 2015 SLTN Awards will be announced at the trade night of the year at Glasgow’s Hilton Hotel on Thursday November 5. Now in its 20th year, the SLTN Awards continues to represent the benchmark for excellence in Scotland’s licensed trade. This preview brochure highlights the people and businesses that have made the final cut this year. The results will be announced in the November 12 issue of SLTN, with full coverage appearing in our November 26 issue. 03 SLTN_Awards_Preview_2015.indd 3

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Whisky is at the very heart of this Glasgow bar, which has a range incorporating malts and blends – with all Scottish regions represented – as well as international whiskies. Staff are very knowledgeable and social media is used extensively to promote the bar’s whisky range and its commitment to educating and sharing views with new and experienced whisky drinkers.

Located in the heart of Glasgow city centre, this bar has built up a reputation as a ‘must visit’ whisky venue for locals and visitors alike. Its range covers all Scottish regions, spanning blends and malts, and includes a wide range of whiskies from other countries. Staff are enthusiastic with the ability to demystify whisky for the novice and discuss the finer points with the seasoned aficionado.

Located within a recentlyrefurbished hotel, this lounge oozes sophistication with its comprehensive whisky range providing an impressive backdrop. Staff have a strong knowledge of all products on offer and tailored events for hotel residents, diners and bar guests promote whisky for a range of occasions, from dining to mixing in cocktails.

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Wine Award Sponsored by

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The Horseshoe’s extensive list features classics and high quality wines from many regions at many price points. Two lists (by grape variety or by region) are available. There’s a strong selection of organic and bio-dynamic wines and good ranges of magnums, half-bottles and de-alcoholised wines. Judges were impressed by the business’s commitment to training and staff involvement.

Ubiquitous Chip is a wine champion several times over but never stops developing. In the last year it has worked to bring classics to the masses by installing a stateof-the-art Coravin preservation system to offer fine wines by the glass. Its wine sourcing and innovative wine events are impressive and it continues to be a leader in staff training and development.

Wedgwood is a modestly-sized business that devotes major resources to wine, including sourcing its own exclusively-bottled Rioja Reserva. It has an interesting wine by the glass range, manages margins to include fine wines at attractive prices, and organises innovative wine events. Judges were impressed by Wedgwood’s huge commitment to staff training.

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community pub of the Year

The Allison Arms Glasgow

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The Allison Arms has carved out a place at the heart of its south side community. Adopting the motto ‘all welcome at The Allison Arms’, the team has established the bar as a social hub for locals, attracting a broad clientele. In addition to an extensive programme of entertainment, the bar runs a number of annual day trips for regulars, including to the Scottish Grand National at Ayr Racecourse.

The relationship between the team at the Bridge Inn and the locals is a twoway street. Beyond their loyal custom, locals are involved with the pub in a variety of different ways – from greenfingered customers planting flowers in the beer garden to others helping the pub brew its own real ale with a local brewer. Charity nights are a staple of the Bridge Inn’s calendar, with the pub hosting a range of events to raise money for local charities and organisations.

It may have a small physical footprint, but Platform 3 punches well above its weight when it comes to its role in the community. From the local gala day and civic festival to the reed band and junior football teams, Platform 3 supports a host of local groups and organisations. Whisky and wine tasting events are a regular feature on the pub’s social calendar, alongside fundraising nights for charities nominated by customers.

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bartender of the year Sponsored by

Justyna Baszczynska Gosford Bar @ The Victoria Park HOUSE Hotel, Edinburgh

Carris Donaldson The Bridge Inn Peebles

Adam Pender Montpeliers of Bruntsfield, Edinburgh

Since taking over the running of the Gosford Bar seven years ago, Justyna has worked hard to develop the venue and its staff, taking responsibility for the training of all new team members. She has also broadened her own skill set, obtaining qualifications such as the Cask Marque Diploma. She has excellent product knowledge and her personality shines through when dealing with customers.

Beginning her trade career as a kitchen porter when she was a teenager, Carris has worked her way up through the ranks and has held her current role of assistant manager at the Kingdom Taverns-owned pub for more than three and a half years. Passionate about customer service, she appreciates the importance of personality in a local bar and has become a favourite with her regulars.

Adam has had an extensive career in the licensed trade. Beginning as a waiter with Whitbread at one of its Brewers Fayre outlets, he worked his way up to become bar manager. A move into nightclubs followed, before he joined Montpeliers, working in its Opal Lounge and Rickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outlets initially before moving to the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Montpeliers of Bruntsfield bar, where he is now head bartender. Adam is passionate about customer service and is involved in staff training.

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The team at this Dundee bar is extremely knowledgeable and makes every effort to engage with consumers to help them understand and navigate the burgeoning craft beer sector. Every opportunity is taken to promote and advertise the dynamism and flavours of craft. The bar is bold and daring for all the right reasons and celebrates craft beer in a unique voice.

This barâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s warm hospitality and inclusive approach makes craft beer more accessible to a broad range of consumers, and the team strives to make the category relevant and exciting. Enthusiasm for customer service, a passion for quality and a constant desire to learn more summarise the staffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to craft beer. The bar also has an excellent food menu which matches dishes to craft beers.

Rapidly becoming an Edinburgh institution known for its unwavering support of UK craft brewers, The Hanging Bat has an extensive range including 14 keg and 6 cask lines. The on-site pilot brewery produces experimental brews and is used to train staff and to engage and educate consumers. The dedication to quality is impressive, demonstrated by the cellarmanship required to present perfectly conditioned cask ales.

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BEER QUALITY Award Sponsored by

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A weekly line cleaning regime and use of branded glassware in the venue’s two bars ensure beer is presented to the highest standard. Detailed records are kept of cellar temperatures and beer deliveries, and staff training is carried out regularly. There are also frequent visits to nearby breweries to enhance the staff’s knowledge of beer.

This city centre bar offers a wide range of keg and cask beers to cater for its varied clientele. The team carries out regular staff training and has put robust systems in place to ensure the cellar is maintained to the highest standard. Beers are presented in branded glassware and the bar offers a range of beer tasting flights and samples.

Winstons Corstorphine, Edinburgh A wide range of keg and cask beers caters for the broad clientele this Corstorphine bar attracts. Consistently high quality pints are ensured through a comprehensive cellar management system, including a good beer rotation system and a weekly line cleaning programme. Visits to local breweries keep staff up to speed with new beers and the stories behind them.

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COCKTAIL BAR of the Year

The Adamson St Andrews

The Finnieston Glasgow

Sygn Bar & Kitchen Edinburgh

Opened in March of this year, the bar at The Adamson has already made its mark on the home of golf. Time invested by management in recruitment and training has clearly paid off with bar staff demonstrating a depth of knowledge in spirits and mixology. Judges were impressed by how well The Adamson’s cocktail menu strikes a balance between crowd pleasers and more challenging cocktails.

Glasgow cocktail stalwart The Finnieston serves up creative cocktails in a welcoming environment with a strong dining offer to boot. The venue’s recently refurbished training and private function room helps to keep staff at the top of their game and, by opting to open up training sessions to the wider trade, The Finnieston can rightly be viewed as an asset to the Scottish cocktail scene as a whole.

From boozy milkshakes to fizzy bottled cocktails, Sygn is a hotbed of innovation. Judges were impressed by the accessibility of the venue’s cocktail menu with its ‘cocktail key’ symbols helping to steer customers towards the perfect tipple for their taste. A structured training programme and the freedom to experiment also ensures that the staff at Sygn stay fully engaged with the cocktails they are serving.

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Miran Chauhan The Bon Vivant Edinburgh

Andy Stewart The Tippling House Aberdeen

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A design graduate, Miran’s creative credentials shine through in his inventive cocktails, which have already clinched him several competition wins. As well as keeping up to date with developments in the drinks industry, Miran has a keen eye for history, and many of his cocktails have a connection to the roots of a particular brand or drinks category.

Andy has followed an unusual route to the awards – just over a year ago he was a bank manager. Since then he has forged ahead with his bartending career, foraging ingredients, competing in cocktail competitions and stamping his personality on The Tippling House drinks list, all while keeping a watchful eye on drinks trends and the Scottish bar scene.

With 17 years’ experience under his belt, Andy is a veteran bartender – and it shows. An indepth knowledge of spirits, brands and flavours underpins his drinks, from vodka-based cocktails to Irn-Bru-flavoured creations and deconstructed classics. Previously at The Huxley within The Rutland Hotel, Andy has now relocated to cocktail bar Heads & Tales in the building’s basement.

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Overlooking Glasgow’s skyline, this rooftop terrace underwent an ambitious revamp last year, when the team at 29 joined forces with Moet & Chandon. The result is a stylish al fresco area featuring an outdoor barbecue and enclosed private dining marquee; the space is furnished with sofas, cabanas and large sun umbrellas, while dedicated staff provide table service for customers.

Located within a stone’s throw of Portobello Beach, this unique outdoor space comprises colourful beach huts with fixed upholstered seating, tables for dining and heating. The huts, which are individually sponsored, are popular with customers all year round; there’s also a number of picnic tables on a decked area in front of the huts.

This hotel has transformed its outdoor area into a fantastic al fresco space with a capacity for more than 70 people. The newlook space is protected by a fully automatic awning, which features sensors to retract it in high winds and infrared heaters. The outdoor area is furnished with soft and bench seating, while clever use of lighting gives the space a relaxed and intimate ambiance.

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This city centre restaurant may be sporting an elegant new look, but the ethos upon which it was founded 14 years ago remains at its heart. Absolutely committed to working with the best quality local and seasonal produce, Brian Maule and his team continue to push boundaries, experimenting with different flavours to create stunning dishes.

The finest, freshest Scottish produce underpins the menu at Number One – The Balmoral’s Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant. The hotel’s executive chef Jeff Bland, Number One’s head chef Brian Grigor and the brigade ensure every dish is consistently of the highest quality. The restaurant was revamped earlier this year.

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Independent Pub/Bar of the Year 10 Café Bar Forfar, Angus

MacGochans Isle of Mull

Located in the Angus village of Forfar, theatmosphere, bar has a strong focus With a relaxed friendly staff, on music offering of a strong menu and andcocktails, a great selection a range of ‘rocktails’ influenced drinks, MacGochans is a truly fantastic by the music and politics of theThis bar at the heart of the community. 1980s. cocktails and and cosy pub has Beyond a log burning stove spirits, canharbour. choose from offers viewscustomers of Tobermory a range of premium beers and more than 50 vodkas.

The Oak Tree Inn Balmaha, Loch Lomond

Panda & Sons Edinburgh

This welcoming bar is something of in an This isa hidden a great gem venue witharea lotswhich of cosy attracts tourists.The seating andhillwalkers a great and ambiance. The traditional-style venue majors cocktail list is unique and imaginative. in real ales and whiskies, while The judges were impressed withthethe food offer local produce speakeasy feelfeatures of Panda & Sons – a real and home-grown hidden gem in the city. vegetables.

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Sygn Bar & Kitchen Edinburgh

This stylish riverside bar is a popular addition to the hidden village gem. This quirky bar is another families and couples. A and greatattracts food menu, cocktails and drinks It has an extensive range of and served in jars, homemade popcorn craft beers as well as cocktails, bottled cocktails make Sygn the unique mocktails venue it is. and food from artisan producers, which complement regular live music events.

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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AWARD Sponsored by

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The Institute Nightclub Aberdeen

Maggie May’s Glasgow

Catering to students and young adults seven days ‘till late’ brings its own set of challenges, but a structured staff training programme and a comprehensive security strategy ensures Campus is up to the task. The bar’s commitment to social responsibility is clear from its continual investment in security technology.

Nightclub dispersal can be a tricky task but The Institute goes above and beyond to ensure its clientele get home safely. The venue has a positive relationship with voluntary late night organisation Street Pastors, as well as operating its own dedicated ‘Girls United’ initiative, providing access to a range of essentials from phone chargers to flip flops for the journey home.

Trading on Glasgow’s Trongate, Maggie May’s has become something of an institution on the edge of the Merchant City. The venue’s location makes for a broad clientele, but with an active management team and well-trained staff, Maggie May’s functions as a safe space for all events, from football crowds and folk sessions to live music and late night revellers.

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FAMILY OUTLET of the year

Charwood Edinburgh

Di Maggio’s City Centre Glasgow

WEST Brewery Bar and Restaurant Glasgow

With a background in city centre whisky bars, the owners focused on the family market when they launched Charwood last year following an extensive refurbishment. The 450-capacity venue is designed to cater for all the family on a range of occasions, from children’s parties to 80th birthdays, and features a variety of areas in which to eat and drink.

This Glasgow institution goes the extra mile to cater for families, from activity pages on the children’s menu to badges, balloons and lollipops after the meal, while a kids’ reward scheme offers a range of Di Maggio’s merchandise. Di Maggio’s City Centre is warm and welcoming, a place where families can come and relax for a few hours, leaving happy, full and satisfied.

WEST Brewery offers the complete family experience. Food and drink has a German influence, and the children’s menu features smaller portions of the main one, complemented by homemade Apfelsaftschorle, a classic German combination of apple juice and sparkling water. WEST is also a popular venue for weddings and family parties.

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LATE NIGHT BAR of the year

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SPORTS BAR of the Year

The Crafty Pig Glasgow

Rhoderick Dhu Glasgow

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This Glasgow west end bar successfully blends live sports action with top quality food, drink and service. Eight screens are strategically positioned around the venue to ensure at least one can be seen from every table, while the sound system means sports commentary can be replaced with music in certain parts of the venue if required. A vast range of craft beers is available, and table service is offered to ensure sports fans don’t miss any of the action.

A city centre pub which embraces live sport, the Rhoderick Dhu has nine screens – including one in the smoking area – to make sure sports fans never struggle for a good view. In addition to all the football action, the venue pulls in the crowds for everything from horse racing and boxing to golf and motor racing. The pub is also home to the official ‘Glasgow Spurs Supporters Club’, which uses the venue throughout the season to watch its team play in Premier League and European matches.

Sport is at the heart of this Falkirk bar. With 60 screens and projectors, there’s not a bad seat in the house. Beyond the regular domestic football fixtures, the team at this Falkirk bar go above and beyond for all the main events – from Wimbledon to the major rugby union clashes. Clever marketing and social media activity ensures customers know exactly when the next big fixture is – and where they’ll be watching it.

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nightclub of the Year Sponsored by

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It’s impossible not to be impressed by the recent refurbishment at Live Lounge, which boasts a stylish interior. The newly installed ‘infinity dancefloor’ and attractive smoking area were of particular note to the judges. While the new club more than caters to its existing clientele, the team has adapted its weekly schedule to target different markets, including students.

Sub Club consistently brings the top international names in electronic music to Scotland, making it the go-to destination for fans of this genre. A packed calendar and custom-built Bodysonic dancefloor, as well as strategic use of social media, inspire loyalty from the club’s attendees, and the growing numbers of events outside of the club are testament to this.

Why Not’s dedication to the customer experience ensures it remains at the top of its game. Its innovative approach to drinks and their presentation, and additions such as electronic menus in party booths and DJs in its outdoor area complement the main LED room. Recent changes to the club’s layout to cut waiting times at bars and the provision of mobile phone chargers shows careful consideration is given to clubbers.

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One of the operators responsible for breathing new life into Glasgow’s Finnieston area, with three venues in the regenerated locale, Kained now operates a diverse range of outlets in Glasgow and Edinburgh. As well as opening steakhouse Porter & Rye, the company has spent the last year building a new executive team as it prepares for a period of significant growth in the coming years.

Manorview has several sides to its business, taking in nightclubs, bars and hotels, and each has seen investment and development in the past year. As well as refurbishing several of its properties – including a £2.7 million project at The Busby Hotel – the firm has added to its estate with freehold acquisitions that include Boclair House in Bearsden and Alexander Cullen Church in Hamilton.

Since its inception in 2007 Signature has become a force to be reckoned with in the Scottish capital, building an estate that now includes Edinburgh bars The Basement, The Black Bull and Element as well as flagship venue The Rutland Hotel. The company has a strong commitment to its staff, with several of its general managers having worked their way up through the ranks of the business.

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LICENSEE of the year awards

Licensee Liz Ferguson The Lock Inn Fort Augustus

Scott Clark Clarks on Lindsay Street Liz does a great job of balancing the Dundee interests of the varied clientele her Highland pub attracts. By regularly

A ‘name above the door’ licensee, Scott changing the menu to suit the tourist Clark of Clarks in Dundee has created a trade and hosting theme nights destination pub for music lovers in the during the winter months for locals, city. Judges were impressed with the she has kept a steady stream of attention to detail exhibited by Clark patrons coming through the doors. in creating a music offer, drinks range Through participation in a pilot local and food menu tailored to his clientele. apprenticeship scheme, she has With plans for the future including the helped her own staff develop their skills introduction of hospitality packages for and built a strong core team. local events, Clark is a licensee with innovative ideas.

Gerry Savage The Burnbrae Bearsden Graham Guthrie

The Golf Hotel

Gerry’s innovative ideas and Crail, Fife commitment to his business are plain to see. In the past year Graham Guthrie celebrated his 25th he has introduced a number of anniversary in charge of The Golf Hotel events, including a beer festival, in Crail this year but shows no sign of which generated publicity for winding down. Guthrie is a hands-on the pub and boosted turnover. licensee, paying particular attention to Passionate about supporting staff training and sourcing local produce. local producers, Gerry bolsters Judges were impressed by Guthrie’s staff training with visits to local continued investment in the business breweries and distilleries for the and the level of commitment to customer team.

service shown by both himself and his staff.

of the Year Barbara Steele The Allison Arms GlasgowMair Caroline

The Holyrood 9a

In the relatively brief time since taking Edinburgh on the role of licensee, Barbara has put her own stamp on the Allison Operating a bar just off the Royal Mile, Arms, attracting new customers Caroline Mair has a lot of plates to keep and boosting profits. Tapping in to spinning, with a combination of locals, the trend for craft beers, she has students and tourists passing through reinvented the pub to appeal to a the doors of Holyrood 9a. Judges were younger crowd without alienating the impressed by Mair’s commitment to regulars. Her passion has been key to ‘beer education’, working with suppliers making the Allison Arms the success to ensure the Holyrood 9a staff have the it is. product knowledge required to cater to any customer.

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Lisa is a very humble person who makes a real difference to her community. She has raised money for various charities, including £5000 for the Stuart Hutchison memorial fund, which was set up in memory of her cousin who died tragically in a road accident. Lisa looks out for locals, helping in whatever way she can, from arranging birthday cakes to checking on regulars. Lisa devotes a lot of her spare time to helping others but says “it’s just what I do”.

Susan goes the extra mile for people whenever she can. She supports a number of charities, including the Chernobyl Children Life Line, which has seen her offer temporary care for 12 children over the past six years. Susan does whatever she can to help locals, from offering free haircuts to helping the local newsagents in the depths of winter delivering the newspapers to the whole village. Her next mission is to walk coast to coast across Scotland to raise money for her barmaid’s disabled child.

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The most important influences on Scotland’s licensed trade are the people who play their part in it – as owners and entrepreneurs, managers and educators, activists and innovators. The SLTN Industry Achievement People are the lifeblood of Scotland’s licensed trade and there are many in the trade who have Award 2015, presented in association with Maxxium UK, will recognise an worked hard and achieved great things – as owners, managers, motivators, representatives, individual member of the trade who has made a very special contribution. innovators or entrepreneurs. Each year SLTN and Maxxium UK recognise one such special very special member of the trade be in 2015? person. Who willWho takewill thisthat prestigious award in 2014?

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Maxxium UK congratulates the winner of the industry achievement award for demonstrating our shared values of dynamism, respect and passion. We also take this opportunity to congratulate all of the entrants on their nominations and wish them continued success for the future.

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Gillian McKenzie l Editor SLTN l 0141 567 6071 CATHERINE MELANEY l group advertising manager: sltn & scottish grocer l 0141 567 6026 Susan Meikle l Events Organiser l 0141 567 6041

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