Award Winners 2024
Scotland’s hospitality industry gathered at the Hilton Glasgow, for one of the biggest nights of the year – the SLTN Awards. The 2024 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.
Bartender of the Year
In association with Barr Soft DrinksMorgan Pyle, Glasgow
Highly Commended:
• Erin Kelly, The Caledonian Bar, Port Glasgow
• Oliver Cush, Lunar, Glasgow
Beer Quality Award
In association with Tennent's LagerThe Stag, Forfar
Highly Commended:
• The Craftsman Company, Aberdeen
• Winstons, Corstorphine
Best Outdoor Area
In association with MagnersTeuchters Landing, Leith
Highly Commended:
• The Albyn, Aberdeen
• West Side Tavern, Glasgow
Best Venue to Watch the Match
In association with Sky BusinessFullbacks, Milngavie
Highly Commended:
• Malones, Edinburgh
• Vic's, Prestwick
Cocktail Bar of the Year
In association with CampariThe Absent Ear, Glasgow
Highly Commended:
• Daddy Marmalades, Glasgow
• Hey Palu, Edinburgh
Community Pub of the Year
In association with Tennent's DirectThe Station Bar, Alness
Highly Commended:
• Merlins, Motherwell
• Platform 3, Linlithgow
Craft Beer Bar of the Year
In association with Camden Town BreweryRedmond's of Dennistoun, Glasgow
Highly Commended:
• Cold Town House, Edinburgh
• Teuchters Landing, Leith
Entrepreneur of the Year
In association with Chivas RegalDean Banks, Dean Banks Group
Gastropub of the Year
In association with DeanstonThe Boar’s Head, Auchtermuchty
Highly Commended:
• Inverkip Hotel, Inverclyde
• Stravaigin, Glasgow
Hospitality Hero Award
In association with PayFactoLouise Parvin, Merlins, Motherwell
Independent Multiple Operator of the Year
In association with Diageo(4-7 Outlets)
Carrigan's
Independent Multiple Operator of the Year
In association with Diageo(8+ Outlets)
Malones Group
Independent Pub/Bar of the Year
In association with Madri ExceptionalBLOC+, Glasgow
Highly Commended:
• Bag O' Nails, Glasgow
• Johnny Foxes & The Den, Inverness
Industry Achievement Award
In association with Edrington UKMike Aikman and Jason Scott, Bramble Bars
Late Night Venue of the Year
In association with Tia Maria Coffee LiqueurThe Howlin' Wolf, Glasgow
Highly Commended:
• Johnny Foxes & The Den, Inverness
• RED Sky Bar, Glasgow
Licensee of the Year
In association with KopparbergTina MacDonald, Johnny Foxes & The Den, Inverness
Highly Commended:
• Julia Fletcher Smith, The Pot Still, Glasgow
• Murray Ainslie, The Black Grape, Edinburgh
Mixologist of the Year
In association with Absolut and BarnomadicsMari Chierchia, Daddy Marmalades, Glasgow
Highly Commended:
• Arianne Smith, The Absent Ear, Glasgow
• Kim Toft, Daddy Marmalades, Glasgow
Music-led Venue of the Year
In association with BrewDogMacGregor's, Inverness
Highly Commended:
• BLOC+, Glasgow
• The Garage, Glasgow
New Business of the Year
In association with The London Essence Co.DUNE, St Andrews
Highly Commended:
• Malones, Leith
• Pania, Glasgow
Restaurant of the Year (Casual Dining)
In association with Matthew ClarkThe Dome, Edinburgh
Highly Commended:
• Tarragon by Graham Mitchell, Aberdeen
Restaurant of the Year (Fine Dining)
In association with Matthew ClarkThe Dipping Lugger, Ullapool
Highly Commended:
• Jack 'O' Bryan's, Dunfermline
Spirits Bar of the Year
In association with SchweppesThe Criterion, St Andrews
Highly Commended:
• The Ivy Lodge, Aberdeen
• The Old Workshop, Aberdeen
Whisky Bar of the Year
In association with GlenmorangieTipsy Midgie, Edinburgh
Highly Commended:
• The George Hotel, Inveraray
• The Pot Still, Glasgow
The Wine Award
In association with Accolade WinesLa Jupe, Helensburgh
Highly Commended:
• The Black Grape, Edinburgh
• Ubiquitous Chip, Glasgow
