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Gary Armstrong

Edinburgh bar wins best in Scotland prize at national hospitality awards

A famous Edinburgh bar is celebrating success after being crowned the best in Scotland at a prestigious awards ceremeny.

Dozens in the food and drink industry from across the country descended on The Marriott Hotel in Glasgow on Monday night for the 2022 Scottish Hospitality Awards.

The awards is described 'an exclusive celebration of the people and businesses that make the country a great place to visit or call home; from restaurants, bars and hotels to shopping complexes, festivals and cultural venues that enhance the country’s cultural landscape', with winners being voted by the public.

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And there were a number of different Edinburgh winners across various categories, with the legendary Bow Bar scooping the Best Bar in Scotland prize.

The Bow Bar is an Edinburgh institution (Instagram @the_bow_bar_edinburgh)

The award-winning whisky and beer destination, found in the heart of the historic Old Town, is a much-loved location for locals and tourists who wish to sample over 400 whiskies and beers from across Scotland and beyond.

Elsewhere, Edinburgh's Footlights Bar and Grill won the Best Sports Bar accolade, while the Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel was awarded with the City Budget Hotel of the Year gong.

The ever impressive Scran & Scallie also picked up a top prize (Scran & Scallie/Instagram)

There was also regional success for some capital food spots. The brilliant Scran and Scallie scooped the Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year South East title and popular Dishoom won the Restaurant of the Year South East award.

Kingsway Guest House also got in on the act to land this year's Bed & Breakfast of the Year South East prize.

A Spokesperson for The Scottish Hospitality Awards 2022, said: “The Awards have acknowledged some incredible individuals who make a positive difference to the hospitality industry.

“It was great to meet with inspiring people that work hard and go above and beyond the call of duty to meet their guests’ needs and improve the country’s cultural scene.

“We would like to congratulate all finalists and winners for their amazing achievements.”

To see the list of winners in full, you can visit the 2022 Scottish Hospitality Awards website here.

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