11-06-2025
Deadline extended to vote for your favourite Glasgow pub
There is still time to cast your vote for Scotland's best bars and pubs.
The deadline to vote for this year's Scottish Bar and Pub Awards has been extended until Friday, June 20, giving customers some more time to support their favourite haunts.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the awards, which celebrate the top facilities in the licensed trade across the country.
The awards recognise excellence across the industry, including bars, pubs, restaurants, late-night venues, and the people who make them special.
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The Craw's Nest - winners at the 2024 Scottish Bar and Pub Awards (Image: Supplied)
Other categories include Benromach Whisky Bar of the Year, Caledonia Inns & Montpeliers Emerging Entrepreneur, Campari Bar Apprentice, Fireball Best Late-Night Venue, and Inverarity Morton Best Drinks Offering.
On top of this, two new categories have been introduced: Community Pub of the Year and Hotel Bar of the Year.
Susan Young, organiser of the awards, said: "These category additions reflect the incredible diversity of Scotland's bar and pub scene.
"Community pubs are the heartbeat of Scottish towns and villages, while hotel bars deliver world-class experiences that put Scotland on the global hospitality map.
"Both deserve their moment in the spotlight."
Judging involves covert visits by a panel of experts who travel from the Highlands to the Borders to experience the venues first-hand.
Susan said: "We've been thrilled by the outstanding entries received thus far, and there's still time to nominate the bars and people who make Scotland's hospitality scene truly special.
"It's time to help us celebrate the incredible talent across the country."
People can find a full list of categories and vote via the official website at
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Votes can also be submitted by emailing entrysbpa@ with the nominee's name and a brief explanation of why they should win.
The awards are open to all licensed premises, and voters can nominate as many venues and individuals as they wish.
Finalists will be announced after voting closes, and winners will be revealed during the awards ceremony in Glasgow on August 26.
