The annual Scottish Licensed Trade News awards recognise excellence across Scotland’s world-famous hospitality industry.
From barstaff, to industry leaders; from a beloved local pub, to national operators; the SLTN Awards recognise the Scottish hospitality trade for what they do, and how well they do it.
This year a total of 21 Glaswegian pubs either won an award, or were highly commended in their category. Winners were announced last night, Thursday November 2, at The Hilton in Glasgow.
Categories include:
- Community Pub of the Year
- Restaurant of the Year
- Independent Pub/Bar of the Year
- Best Outdoor Area
- Best Venue to Watch the Match
- Family Outlet of the Year
- Gastropub of the Year
- Independent Multiple Operator of the Year
- Late Night Venue of the Year
- New Business of the Year
- Music Led Venue of the Year
- Barperson of the Year
- Mixologist of the Year
- Licensee of the Year
- Beer Quality Award
- Cocktail Bar of the Year
- Craft Beer Bar of the Year
- Gin Range of the Year
- Whisky Bar of the Year
- Hospitality Hero Award
- Entrepreneur of the Year
- Industry Achievement Award
Here are all the winners and runners-up at the SLTN Awards 202:
9. Independent Pub of the Year - Bag O’ Nails
Partick pub Bag O’ Nails won the title of Independent Pub of the Year for it’s popularity and commercial success in the city. | Contributed
10. Independent Pub of the Year - The Palais
Runner-up in the Independent Pub of the Year category was none other than the Palais - the pub pays direct homage to the old Dennistoun Palais, and has seen success in its own right thanks to it commitment and ties to the community on Duke Street. | Contributed
11. Late Night Venue of the Year - Radisson RED
Known for its sky-high views over the Clyde and Finnieston Crane, the Radisson RED was named the winner of the Late Night Venue of the Year category at the SLTN Awards. | Contributed
12. Late Night Venue of the Year - The Howlin’ Wolf
Runner up for Late Night Venue of the Year “A lovely mixture of luxurious and reclaimed features, low lighting nr, it’s The Howlin’ Wolf for their Memphis Juke Joint vibes and extensive food menu served until 2am. | The Howlin’ Wolf