The prestigious Scottish Bar & Pub Awards have today named their finalists for 2022 after organisers received thousands of nominations from the public.
Now in their 27th year, The Scottish Bar & Pub Awards - dubbed the hospitality Oscars, celebrate Scotland’s licensed trade and shine a spotlight on all aspects of the hospitality industry, featuring standout pubs up and down the country in more than 24 categories, including Antos Dog-Friendly Pub of The Year; Hi-Spirits Best Live Music Venue; The Busker Cocktail Bar of the Year and Kopparberg New Bar of the Year.
Scotland’s longest-running licensed trade awards also look to celebrate rising stars in the industry, community-led initiatives and give a much-needed boost to those championing the late-night economy.
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Every finalist has been voted for by the public and people in the trade and will have been visited by mystery shoppers. Winners will be announced at a prestigious award ceremony on 30th August 2022 at The Doubletree Glasgow Central, in Glasgow.
And up for the much sought-after Molson Coors Scottish Bar of the Year title is a Glasgow favourite, known for its welcoming atmosphere and carefully crafted cocktails.
Finnieston's Kelvingrove Cafe makes the final four in the category, finding itself alongside The Fort in Broughty Ferry, Dundee's Jute Cafe Bar and Scotch & Rye in Inverness.
Kelvingrove Café first opened its doors in 1896, and was once an ice-cream parlour and a favourite lunch spot for visitors to the then recently finished Kelvingrove Park.
After being closed due to covid lockdown, the bar reopened in September 2020 after undergoing a significant and spectacular transformation, with the extension of the ground floor and the addition of a new 240 sq ft dining room.
The Scottish Bar & Pub Awards 2022 will announce all category winners at a glitzy award ceremony on August 30th.
Speaking about this year's awards, organiser Susan Young commented: “The votes are in and verified and the time is nearly here to celebrate the best of the best at The Scottish Bar & Pub Awards 2022.
“The licensed trade needs our support more than ever and Scottish hospitality has never been better. Congratulations to all the finalists - your recognition is very well deserved, and I can’t wait to see who takes home the trophies at this year’s awards."
For more information and for a list of all this year's finalists, including a number of Glasgow nominees, head to www.scottishbarandpubawards.com.
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