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Scottish Bar & Pub Awards to celebrate the best of hospitality
Scottish Bar & Pub Awards to celebrate the best of hospitality
Judges will be raising a glass to the best of the Scottish hospitality at the launch of the 2026 Scottish Bar & Pub Awards. Celebrating 31 years, the first and longest running trade awards in Scotland will be crowning their hospitality rock stars with this year’s theme a nod to glam rock. The glittering event takes place at the Doubletree Hilton in Cambridge Street on September 1 with all finalist receiving complimentary tickets. Sponsors Benromach, Black Ivy, Deanston, Hendrick’s, Hospitality Health, Inverarity Morton, Jump Ship Brewing, Kopparberg, Lightspeed, Monkey Shoulder, Jamesons, Montpeliers, Fireball, Schweppes, Sims, The DRUM and media partners the Sunday Mail will be judging 21 categories. Best Bar Team recognises the venues where teamwork, skill, and consistency behind the bar truly stand out. award celebrates the people who bring a bar to life and ensure every customer experience is memorable from start to finish. DRAM Dog Friendly Pub of the Year will be awarded to the watering hole that provides a welcome for pet dogs. Do you know a pub or bar that allow customers to bring their friendly pooches inside? Do they provide a water bowl and the occasional treat? Judges will be bringing their own dogs on mystery visits. The DRAM Community Pub of the Year award celebrates the pubs that are so much more than just a great place for a drink – they’re the beating heart of their local area. Pubs that go above and beyond for the communities they serve, whether that’s fundraising for local charities, hosting community events, supporting local causes or simply being the place that brings people together when it matters most. New Bar of The Year celebrates the most exciting new bar to burst onto Scotland’s hospitality scene, opening its doors after September 1, 2025. Judges are looking for venues that have hit the ground running — delivering exceptional drinks, outstanding service, and a memorable atmosphere that has already made its mark on the industry. Whether it’s a bold new concept, a beautifully designed space, or a passionate team creating something truly special for their community, this award recognises the best of Scotland’s next generation of bars. The Sunday Mail is on the hunt for the best pub in the country - whether you’re a traditional local with loyal regulars, a lively city hotspot, or a cozy countryside retreat. Voting has now closed with judging closing on August 7. The award ceremony will take place on 1 September in Glasgow.
Judges will be raising a glass to the best of the Scottish hospitality at the launch of the 2026 Scottish Bar & Pub Awards.
Celebrating 31 years, the first and longest running trade awards in Scotland will be crowning their hospitality rock stars with this year’s theme a nod to glam rock.
The glittering event takes place at the Doubletree Hilton in Cambridge Street on September 1 with all finalist receiving complimentary tickets.
Sponsors Benromach, Black Ivy, Deanston, Hendrick’s, Hospitality Health, Inverarity Morton, Jump Ship Brewing, Kopparberg, Lightspeed, Monkey Shoulder, Jamesons, Montpeliers, Fireball, Schweppes, Sims, The DRUM and media partners the Sunday Mail will be judging 21 categories.
Best Bar Team recognises the venues where teamwork, skill, and consistency behind the bar truly stand out. award celebrates the people who bring a bar to life and ensure every customer experience is memorable from start to finish.
DRAM Dog Friendly Pub of the Year will be awarded to the watering hole that provides a welcome for pet dogs. Do you know a pub or bar that allow customers to bring their friendly pooches inside? Do they provide a water bowl and the occasional treat?
Judges will be bringing their own dogs on mystery visits.
The DRAM Community Pub of the Year award celebrates the pubs that are so much more than just a great place for a drink – they’re the beating heart of their local area. Pubs that go above and beyond for the communities they serve, whether that’s fundraising for local charities, hosting community events, supporting local causes or simply being the place that brings people together when it matters most.
New Bar of The Year celebrates the most exciting new bar to burst onto Scotland’s hospitality scene, opening its doors after September 1, 2025. Judges are looking for venues that have hit the ground running — delivering exceptional drinks, outstanding service, and a memorable atmosphere that has already made its mark on the industry. Whether it’s a bold new concept, a beautifully designed space, or a passionate team creating something truly special for their community, this award recognises the best of Scotland’s next generation of bars.
The Sunday Mail is on the hunt for the best pub in the country - whether you’re a traditional local with loyal regulars, a lively city hotspot, or a cozy countryside retreat.
Voting has now closed with judging closing on August 7. The award ceremony will take place on 1 September in Glasgow.