A niche whisky bar in the Highland capital has scooped two accolades at the Scottish Bar & Pub Awards 2022
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An Inverness bar has managed to scoop two awards at the Scottish Bar & Pub Awards 2022.
The Malt Room based on Church Street, picked up prestigious titles at last night’s ceremony in Glasgow.
Inverness native and director of the venue Matt MacPherson was crowned Deanston Whisky Guru 2022 and Buzzworks & Montpeliers Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year.
Also shortlisted in the awards were Inverness establishments, Scotch and Rye and Jimmy Badgers.
Organiser Susan Young said: “It’s been another incredible year for the annual Scottish Bar and Pub Awards as we’ve recognised some of the most creative, hard-working and beloved venues in the country.
“Following a difficult few years for the licensed trade, it’s fantastic to see so many venues dedicate their time to staff training, inventive menus and new initiatives.
“From Inverness to Dundee, Troon to Uddingston, this year’s winners have gone above and beyond to provide exemplary customer service, create new cocktails or champion their local live music scene.
“Congratulations everyone and thanks for once again helping us shine a spotlight on Scotland’s best venues!”
In their 27th year the Scottish Bar & Pub Awards, dubbed the hospitality Oscars, spotlight Scotland’s licensed trade and independent operators, rewarding the country’s most loved venues.
Finalists are shortlisted from an online vote open to the public, with over 3500 votes cast this year and visited by an esteemed panel of judges to crown the final winners.
The winners were announced from amongst 75 finalists at last night’s glittering awards ceremony at the Doubletree Hilton Glasgow Central, as Scotland’s finest bar and pub operators came together to celebrate a bumper year.
The awards are Scotland’s longest running licensed trade awards, and celebrate the industry’s rising stars, community led initiatives and creative forces which drive the nation’s best venues.
