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The top stories and latest news, dedicated to the licensed trade in Scotland.

Brutal bicycle odyssey on behalf of the beleaguered British boozer

Comedy duo The Thinking Drinkers are about to get on their bike and visit 60+ licensed establishments in a two-week, 1000-mile pilgrimage around the UK.
Romano Perella

Glasgow’s Mediterraneo closed for transformation into ‘something totally new’

Romano Perella, owner of the city’s successful Italian spot Amore, bought Mediterraneo last year with the intention of ‘changing it up’.

Meatopia promises a fire-fuelled feast of Scotch beef, lamb and pork

Taking place at SWG3 from 6th to 8th June, the festival will transform the venue into a ‘smoky haven of world-class open flame cookery, drinks, and live music’.
Malcolm and Jack Simpson

SimpsInns’ The Gailes crowned as Scotland’s best spa and golf hotel

“We’re extremely proud to once again be recognised as an industry leader and for offering some of the best hotel, spa and golf experiences in Scotland."

Are these 10 bartenders the future of the country’s cocktail scene?

Drinks giant Diageo has announced the top 10 finalists who will compete for the Diageo World Class GB mixology title at the competition's grand final this June.
A man and a woman in slogan hoodies stand on a golf course bridge

Buck’s Bar’s sixth Scottish site to tee off in St. Andrews following private deal

Acting for Phil and Annie Wishart of Ziggy's, Cornerstone Business Agents said it was ‘delighted' to have sealed the deal with Buck’s Bar.

Flame on as Yakitori Shack opens up a permanent spot in Finnieston

The kitchen uses high-temperature binchotan charcoal imported from Japan, that some consider the best in the world for the way it smokes and sears.
2024 Flavour in Motion winner Elyse Von Ruinn flanked by runners-up Mike Bower and Ashley Haines

Franklin & Sons ‘Flavour in Motion’ competition offers winning bartender £2500

Competitors are invited to recreate the very first cocktail they learned to make – but use the professional techniques and skills they have since developed.

Mairi captures SLTN’s Spirit of the Sixties with a ‘Lil’ Pink Pill’ cocktail

Sebb's bartender wins SLTN’s Spirit of the Sixties: Revolution! cocktail competition, besting a diverse field of competitors from Glasgow, Dundee, Fife and Moray.

Perth Cocktail Week returns to ‘The Fair City’ for a second year of special...

Venues signed up include Crido’s, Old Ship Inn, That Bar Lounge, Kisa’s, Brown & Blacks, The Bank Bar, Sandeman, Broth3rs Restaurant, and the Salutation Hotel.  

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