Article Source: Glasgow Bar Awards
Last Updated: 10 December 2024 15:22
Nominations are officially open, inviting the public to champion excellence in creativity, service, and drinks culture. To vote for your favourite places and people, simply head to bit.ly/GlaBarAwards25. Votes are open to any licensed premises within the G postcode, and winners will be decided through a combination of industry and public votes early next year.
This year, the awards expand to 12 categories - with new additions including ‘best late bar’ and ‘best restaurant bar’ added to the lineup. These join returning favourites like best cocktail and the hotly contested best bar.
Established in 2021, The Glasgow Bar Awards toasts the city’s thriving hospitality industry, celebrating the characters, venues, and creative talent that make Glasgow an unparalleled drinks destination.
Last year’s awards honoured venues across the city, from neighborhood locals to luxury hotspots. Winners included community favourite Redmond’s of Dennistoun winning best pub, the elegant Jack’s Bar at Dakota winning best bar, and standout bars like Tabac and La Jupe in Helensburgh.
This year’s Glasgow Bar Awards awards ceremony will again culminate in the Bartender’s Ball – a dazzling night dedicated to hospitality professionals. Taking place at Saint Luke’s on Monday, 17th February 2025, the Bartender’s Ball is a must-attend event for anyone in the trade, from bartenders to brand ambassadors.
Tickets to the Bartender’s Ball cost £30 and include premium drinks, and smoked barbeque classics from the kitchen in Saint Luke's & the Winged Ox, live music and entertainment.
Organised by Backs! Hospitality—a community interest company founded by David Smillie and Alex Riches—the event is open to everyone in the industry, from bartenders to brand ambassadors. Proceeds from ticket sales support initiatives for the next generation of bartending talent, including training, mentoring, and networking opportunities.
How to VOTE! Nominations are open to all licensed premises within the G postcode. Winners will be selected through public and industry votes. Every vote counts!
Cast your vote now: bit.ly/GlaBarAwards25
The Glasgow Bar Awards take place at The Bartender’s Ball at Saint Luke's on Monday, 17th February 2025. All twelve categories will be announced on the night. Tickets include complimentary food and drink, entertainment and costs £30pp. Buy tickets here backshospitality.com
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