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James Moncur & Jon Brady

Dundee bartender wins top Scottish industry award

The manager of Dundee's "secret speakeasy" bar has won a top industry awards at a huge ceremony in Glasgow last night.

Bréagha Wolfgang, manager of theme bar Draffens, picked up the Scottish Licensed Trade News (SLTN) Barperson of the Year award.

The bartender has only been in the industry for a few years, working in several local venues, but has been recognised by industry insiders as a rising star.

Draffens is styled to resemble a 1920s speakeasy at the height of the American Prohibition, and makes references to the former Dundee department store after which it is named.

The SLTN said: "In just a few short years, Bréagha has carved an impressive hospitality career for herself, quickly working her way up through the ranks at this Dundee speakeasy.

"A real people person, Bréagha thrives on interacting with guests and with other members of the team, with whom she is quick to share her knowledge.

"Bréagha regularly competes in cocktail competitions and gets involved in as many tastings, trainings and trips as she can to broaden her knowledge further still."

It's the latest accolade for the renowned Dundee mixologist, who has also won industry cocktail competitions in recent years.

Several Dundee watering holes also featured in the awards ceremony, which took place last night at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow.

West End tapas bar Gallery 48 was up for Gin Bar of the Year and Best Soft Drinks Offer.

Meanwhile, Union Street's The King of Islington was in contention for Rum Bar of the Year at the industry shindig.

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