Awards Winners 2023
Scotland’s hospitality industry gathered at the Hilton Glasgow, for one of the biggest nights of the year – the SLTN Awards. The 2023 awards saw coveted corkscrew trophies presented to Scotland’s top pubs, bars, restaurants, staff and operators. Discover the full list of winners from the ceremony below.
Barperson of the Year
In association with Ian Macleod DistillersRicky Wallace, The Lochside
Highly Commended:
Pietro Puccio, Ballie Ballerson, Edinburgh
Marcus Gordon, Ivy Lodge, Aberdeen
Beer Quality Award
In association with Tennent'sWinstons, Corstorphine
Highly Commended:
The Barrelman, Dundee
The Stag, Forfar
Best Outdoor Area
In association with MagnersCarriages, Kilmacolm
Highly Commended:
The Abbey Inn, Paisley
The Ivy Lodge, Aberdeen
Best Venue to Watch the Match
In association with SKY BusinessThe Ark, Glasgow
Highly Commended:
The Ball Room Sports Bar, Dunfermline
The Record Factory, Glasgow
Cocktail Bar of the Year
In association with Bacardi-Martini LtdThe Absent Ear, Glasgow
Highly Commended:
The Cocktail Geeks, Edinburgh
Hey Palu, Edinburgh
Community Pub of the Year
In association with Tennent's DirectThe Station Bar, Alness
Highly Commended:
The Caledonian Bar, Port Glasgow
Platform 3, Linlithgow
Craft Beer Bar of the Year
In association with Budweiser Brewing Group UK&IThe Hanging Bat, Edinburgh
Highly Commended:
Grunting Growler, Glasgow
The Craftsman Company, Aberdeen
Entrepreneur of the Year
In association with Chivas RegalSimon Keane, Malones Irish Bars
Family Outlet of the Year
In association with Vimto Out of HomeCharwood, Edinburgh
Highly Commended:
Clayton Caravan Park, St Andrews
Molly's Bistro, Aberdeen
Gastropub of the Year
In association with CVH SpiritsStravaigin, Glasgow
Highly Commended:
The Boar's Head, Auchtermuchty
The Loveable Rogue, Glasgow
Gin Range of the Year
In association with SchweppesMasonic Arms, Kirkcudbright
Highly Commended:
Billington's of Lenzie, Lenzie
The Old Ship Inn, Perth
Hospitality Hero
In association with PayfactoZach Sapato, HospoHang
Independent Multiple Operator of the Year
In association with Diageo(4-7 Outlets)
The Rocks Leisure Group
Independent Multiple Operator of the Year
In association with Diageo(8+ Outlets)
Caledonian Heritable
Independent Pub/Bar of the Year
In association with Madri ExceptionalBag O'Nails, Glasgow
Highly Commended:
Fox and Hounds, Houston
The Old Ship Inn, Perth
Industry Achievement Award
In association with Edrington UKPaddy Crerar, Crerar Hotels
Late Night Venue of the Year
In association with Disaronno International UKRadisson RED, Glasgow
Highly Commended:
The Howlin' Wolf, Glasgow
Uno Mas, Edinburgh
Licensee of the Year
In association with Kopparberg UKSteve Latto, The Criterion Bar, St Andrews
Highly Commended:
Alex Riches, St Lukes & The Winged Ox, Glasgow
Sasha Carlyle, Hugo's, Moffat
Mixologist of the Year
In association with Absolut and Barnomadics LtdMax Macauley, West Side Tavern, Glasgow
Highly Commended:
Dan Docherty, Porter and Rye, Glasgow
Zach Sapato, Mikaku, Glasgow
Music-led Venue of the Year
In association with Belvedere VodkaThe Bungalow, Paisley
Highly Commended:
Backstage at The Green, Kinross
The Howlin' Wolf, Glasgow
New Business of the Year
In association with The London Essence Co.The Black Grape, Edinburgh
Highly Commended:
KORA by Tom Kitchen, Edinburgh
Malo, Glasgow
Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year
In association with Matthew ClarkDean Banks at the Pompadour, Edinburgh
Highly Commended:
Porter and Rye, Glasgow
Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year
In association with Matthew ClarkThe Silver Darling, Aberdeen
Highly Commended:
The Pierhouse Hotel, Appin
Whisky Bar of the Year
In association with GlenfiddichThe Pot Still, Glasgow
Highly Commended:
The George Hotel, Inveraray
The Malt Room, Inverness
