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:
13. Licensee of the Year - Alex Riches, Saint Lukes and the Winged Ox
Alex Riches from Saint Lukes and the Winged Ox came in as runner-up for Licensee of the Year for their hard work in the Scottish hospitality sector, improving standards and running a first class outlet. | Contributed
14. Mixologist of the Year - Max Macauley, West Side Tavern
Max Macauley from the new West Side Tavern in Partick for their incredible knowledge and innovation in crafting cocktails and mixed drinks. | Contributed
15. Mixologist of the Year - Dan Docherty, Porter and Rye
Dan Docherty from Porter and Rye came in as runner-up for Mixologist of the Year at the SLTN Awards for their enjoyable and creative cocktails. | Contributed
16. Mixologist of the Year - Zach Sapato, Mikaku
Zach Sapato from Mikaku also came in runner-up as Mixologist of the Year - known for his strong reputation within the drinks industry and his well constructed cocktails. | Mikaku