We have an excellent food and drinks scene here in the capital - and we're not just being bias.
Time and time again we are seeing local businesses win awards with each celebrating the hard work and dedication of their teams.
And just recently, more business were presented with a worthy award with some Edinburgh locals being listed as the best in Scotland.
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Now in its 26th year, the SLTN (Scottish Licensed Trade News) awards continues to represent the benchmark for excellence in Scotland's hospitality industry. SLTN is the leading publication for Scotland’s licensed trade and hospitality industry, with all the latest news, products and advice for the on-trade.
There were many winners this year with six alone in the capital and others in areas such as Glasgow and Aberdeen.
So who were the worthy winners? Here's the full list of Edinburgh - and Scottish - winners below.
Scottish Licensed Trade News 2022 - Edinburgh winners
- Craft Beer Bar of the Year - The Bow Bar, Edinburgh
- Best Outdoor Area - Rose Street Garden, Edinburgh
- Cocktail Bar of the Year - Hey Palu, Edinburgh
Scottish Licensed Trade News winners 2022 - full list
- Whisky Bar of the Year - The George Hotel, Inveraray
- Cocktail Bar of the Year - Hey Palu, Edinburgh
- Beer Quality Award - Winstons, Corstorphine
- Best Venue to Watch the Match - The Record Factory, Glasgow
- Best Outdoor Area - Rose Street Garden, Edinburgh
- Gin Bar of the Year - Masonic Arms, Kirkcudbright
- Barperson of the Year - Ryan Way, Orchid, Aberdeen
- Licensee of the Year - Aasha Carlyle, Hugo's, Moffat
- Mixologist of the Year - Liam Grogan, The Absent Ear, Glasgow
- Family Outlet of the Year - Clayton Caravan Park, St Andrew's
- Restaurant of the Year (casual dining) - Coll Hotel, Isle of Coll
Restaurant of the Year (fine dining) - Unalome by Graeme Cheevers, Glasgow
Gastropub of the Year - The Oak Tree Inn, Balmaha
Craft Beer Bar of the Year - The Bow Bar, Edinburgh
New Business of the Year - The Boar's Head, Auchtermuchty
Best Use of Technology - The Barrelman, Dundee
Music-led Venue of the Year - Saint Luke's & The Winged Ox, Glasgow
Independent Pub/Bar of the Year - The Meadow Inn, Crieff
Best Late Night Venue - Radisson Red, Glasgow
Hospitality Hero Award - Gavin Price, Schiehallion Hotel, The Foundation Bar, Aberfeldy
Independent Multiple Operator of the Year - Stack & Still (4-7 outlets) and The McGinty's Group (8+ outlets)
Entrepreneur of the Year - David Whiteford, Highland Coast Hotels
Industry Achievement Award, Malcom Simpson, Simpsinns
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