Award Winners 2025
Scotland’s hospitality industry gathered at the Hilton Glasgow, for one of the biggest nights of the year – the SLTN Awards. The 2025 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 AG BarrSally Law, The Pot Still, Glasgow
Highly Commended:
• Lynsey Cameron, The Gate, Glasgow
• Mairi McDowall, Sebb’s, Glasgow
Beer Quality Award
In association with Tennent's LagerMalones, Leith
Highly Commended:
• Deoch an Dorus, Glasgow
• The Stag, Forfar
Best Outdoor Area
In association with OutciderThe Three Sisters, Edinburgh
Highly Commended:
• Malones, Glasgow
• The Ship Inn, Elie
Best Venue to Watch the Match
In association with Sky BusinessMalones, Edinburgh
Highly Commended:
• The Clubhouse, Glasgow
• Fullbacks, Milngavie
Cocktail Bar of the Year
In association with Absolut and BarnomadicsDaddy Marmalades, Glasgow
Highly Commended:
• The Absent Ear, Glasgow
• The Old Workshop, Aberdeen
Community Pub of the Year
In association with Tennent's DirectThe Original Rosslyn Inn, Roslin
Highly Commended:
• Harbour Bar, Gourdon
• Hugo’s, Moffat
Entrepreneur of the Year
In association with San Miguel UK, part of Budweiser Brewing Group UKJonathan MacDonald, Scoop Restaurants Group
Family-Owned Business of the Year
SimpsInns
Highly Commended:
• Carrigan's
• Vittoria Group
Gastropub of the Year
In association with Deanston WhiskyThe Boar's Head, Auchtermuchty
Highly Commended:
• The Clarence, Glasgow
• The Kirkmichael Arms, South Ayrshire
Independent Multiple Operator of the Year
In association with Diageo(4-7 Outlets)
CRU Hospitality
Independent Multiple Operator of the Year
In association with Diageo(8+ Outlets)
Buzzworks Holdings
Independent Pub/Bar of the Year
In association with Madri ExceptionalThe Oak Tree Inn, Balmaha
Highly Commended:
• The Gate, Glasgow
• Teuchters Landing, Leith
Industry Achievement Award
In association with GlenmorangieGordon McIntyre MBE, Hospitality Health
Late-Night Venue of the Year
In association with Sazerac UKCoco, Edinburgh
Highly Commended:
• Soul, Aberdeen
• Uno Mas, Edinburgh
Licensee of the Year
In association with BrewDogOlivia Wong, Stravaigin, Glasgow
Highly Commended:
• Jacqueline & Tommy Fox, The Barrelman, Dundee
• Richard Harris, The Original Rosslyn Inn, Roslin
Mixologist of the Year
In association with Marie BrizardArianne Smith, The Absent Ear, Glasgow
Highly Commended:
• Branford Edgar, Kelvingrove Cafe, Glasgow
• Emilio Giovanazzi, The American Bar at Gleneagles, Auchterarder
Music-Led Venue of the Year
In association with FavelaSub Club, Glasgow
Highly Commended:
• Saint Luke's & The Winged Ox, Glasgow
• Why Not Nightclub, Edinburgh
New Business of the Year
In association with The London Essence Co.Corner Shop, Glasgow
Highly Commended:
• Ardfern, Leith
• The Corona Bar, Glasgow
Restaurant of the Year (Casual Dining)
In association with Matthew Clark LtdJack 'O' Bryan's, Dunfermline
Highly Commended:
• Five March, Glasgow
Restaurant of the Year (Fine Dining)
In association with Matthew Clark LtdKilliecrankie House, Pitlochry
Highly Commended:
• Timberyard, Edinburgh
Spirits Bar of the Year
In association with SchweppesThe Ivy Lodge, Aberdeen
Highly Commended:
• Bruach, Broughty Ferry
• Masonic Arms, Kirkcudbright
The Wine Award
In association with Inverarity MortonTimberyard, Edinburgh
Highly Commended:
• The Black Grape, Edinburgh
• Ubiquitous Chip, Glasgow
Whisky Bar of the Year
In association with Whyte & MackayTipsy Midgie, Edinburgh
Highly Commended:
• Dornoch Castle Whisky Bar, Dornoch
• Seumas' Bar at Sligachan Hotel, Isle of Skye
