As promised, part two of of the Scottish Bar and Pub Awards night celebrations at the DoubleTree Hilton. Scottish Bar and…
Ardbeg opens boutique hotel in Port Ellen
Ardbeg has officially opened its first boutique hotel, Ardbeg House, following the conversion of the former Islay Hotel in Port…
Winton Brewery to open Portobello bar next week
Winton Brewery is set to open its third venue next week with the launch of a new bar on Portobello…
Design Focus: Downtown, Hanover Street
The Boston Bar in Edinburgh, owned by Encore Bars, has quickly become a staple in the city’s bar scene since…
Luciano’s and Vesp Bar to open in Hamilton in November
Hamilton is set to welcome a new restaurant and bar this November with the opening of Luciano’s and the adjoining…
The Scottish Bar and Pub Awards 2025: All the pictures (Part One)
You have asked and so we have delivered! Here you will find a a few picture gallery’s from of the…
HEINEKEN offers £10k support package as research reveals 75% want more time with customers
According to new research from HEINEKEN SmartDispense®, 88% of publicans believe that personally engaging with their customers has the most…
Marco’s launches Scotland’s first interactive karaoke room
Marco’s Pool Hall and Pizza Bar Edinburgh has launched what it describes as Scotland’s first interactive private karaoke room. Designed…
The importance of having the right tools for success
James Gulter, Business Owner, The Spylaw Tavern After years of managing bars and restaurants in Edinburgh, James knew it was…
Stuart Ralston to open two new Edinburgh venues
Edinburgh chef and restaurateur Stuart Ralston is set to open two new venues this October on Broughton Street. Vinette, a…
From the Judges: Bar Personality of the Year – Lorraine Ferguson, Billy Bridges Bar
This year’s Bar Personality of the Year Award was awarded to Lorraine Ferguson, who officially took over as Manager of…
Design Focus: Ryan’s of Edinburgh
The newly revamped Ryan’s Bar on Hope Street in Edinburgh has made a stylish return to its roots, embracing an…
Sebb’s to host second Sunday BBQ following sell-out debut
Sebb’s, the underground bar and restaurant on Miller Street operated by Scottish group Scoop, will host its second Sunday BBQ…
£230k refurb underway at CC Blooms
One of Edinburgh’s best-known LGBTQIA+ venues is undergoing a £230,000 refurbishment aimed at securing its long-term future. The work at…
From the Judges: Unsung Hero – Fiona Joyce, The Solway Lodge Hotel
This year’s Unsung Hero Award was awarded Fiona Joyce, someone truly exceptional. Fiona has been described as incredible fun to…
The Loggie Baird joins Amber Taverns’ expanding Scottish line-up
The Loggie Baird, a well-known former pub in the heart of Helensburgh which closed in 2022, has been bought by…
From the Judges: Lifetime Achievement – Michele Pagliocca
Michele Pagliocca’s fingerprints are unmistakably, all over the fabric of Glasgow’s modern hospitality scene. Long before artisan brunches were trending…
What the judges and mystery shoppers said about the SBPA winners
This year was a record year in terms of votes and entries and we wanted to share what the judges…
