A Glasgow pub with over 100 years of history has been nominated for a top award.

The Kelvingrove Cafe in the West End has reached the finals of the Scottish Pub and Bar Awards 2024.

The iconic venue is up for an accolade in the Brugal 1888 Cocktail Bar of the Year category.

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Now a category-C listed building, the humble Victorian cafe opened its doors in 1896 as a lunch spot and ice cream parlour for Glaswegians visiting the brand-new Kelvingrove Park nearby.

It has changed faces several times over the years, but its doors have never closed, apart from a brief spell during the Covid pandemic.

But with 190 days in limbo came the opportunity to breathe some new life into an ageing building.

The Argyle Street bar underwent a significant makeover with the aim of transforming the site into a brunch and coffee spot by day and a dinner-and-drinks location by night.

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The awards which are run by the industry magazine DRAM are Scotland's longest-running hospitality awards.

The ceremony for this year's event will take place in Glasgow on Tuesday, August 27.

Other finalists in the city include the popular Kitty O’Shea’s and Waxy O’Connor’s which are up for the Jameson Best Irish Bar award.

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Organiser Susan Young said: “I would like to congratulate all our finalists from around the country. 

"Their customers have voted in their 1000s to ensure their favourite pubs, bars, restaurants and bar staff get the recognition they deserve. 

“Despite the pressures hospitality faces, these businesses have worked hard at keeping and pleasing their customers and their hard work has been recognised. Our mystery shoppers and judges have also been incredibly positive about the standard of entry and the fantastic service they received on their visits.”

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Here are all the finalists in each category: 

Benromach Whisky Bar of The Year

  • The Malt Room – Inverness
  • The Piper Whisky Bar – Glasgow
  • The Pot Still – Glasgow
  • Tipsy Midgie – Edinburgh

Black Ivy and Montpeliers Emerging Entrepreneur

  • Shandy Martin – Dizzy Izzy’s, Edinburgh
  • Alex and Rachel Palumbo – Hey Palu, Edinburgh
  • Iain Reid – The Tap Yard, Glasgow
  • Jane Ross – The Mother Superior, Edinburgh

Brugal 1888 Cocktail Bar of the Year

  • The Absent Ear – Glasgow
  • Kelvingrove Café – Glasgow
  • Nightcap – Edinburgh
  • The White House – Inverness

Campari Bar Apprentice

  • Charlie Atkin – The Parkville Hotel, Blantyre
  • Marek Brzozowski – The Old Workshop, Aberdeen
  • Ryan Knowles – The Citizen, Glasgow
  • Caitlyn Marcinek – The Redhurst Hotel, Giffnock
  • Jillian Ormerod – The Triplekirks, Aberdeen
  • Finaly Paterson – Scotts South Queensferry
  • Louis Sherrit – The Fort, Broughty Ferry

Cold Town Craft Beer Pub of the Year

  • The Craftsman Company – Aberdeen
  • The Raven – Glasgow
  • Salt Horse Beer Shop & Bar – Edinburgh
  • Shilling Brewing Co. – Glasgow

Deanston Whisky Guru

  • Dom Cummings
  • Colin Hinds
  • Gillian Kirkland
  • Jane Ross
  • Viki Stevenson

DRAM Casual Dining Award

  • The Boathouse – Isle of Gigha
  • Bucks Bar – Glasgow
  • Our Place – Annan
  • Tempura – Ayr

DRAM Dog Friendly Pub of the Year

  • The Blue Blazer – Edinburgh
  • The Craw’s Nest – Carnoustie
  • The Ship – Irvine
  • The Torfin – Edinburgh

Drinks Express Independent Operator

  • Cru Hospitality
  • Kilderkin Group
  • Malones Irish Bars
  • The Rocks Leisure Group

De Kuyper Liqueurs Mixologist of the Year

  • Fowwaz Ansari – Bittersweet, Edinburgh
  • John Clark – The White House, Inverness
  • Johnny Morrison – VEGA, Glasgow
  • Carrie Smith – Hoot The Redeemer, Edinburgh

Favela Latin American Venue of the Year

  • Boteco Do Brasil – Glasgow
  • El Santo – Glasgow
  • Joao’s Place – Edinburgh
  • Topolabamba – Glasgow

Hospitality Health Employer of the Year

  • Apex Hotels
  • Buzzworks
  • Manorview Hotels
  • Signature Pub Group

HOSPO Manager of the Year

  • Michael Eaton – Café Royal, Edinburgh
  • John Mannion – The Blue Blazer, Edinburgh
  • Steven Muir – Harleys, Ayr
  • John Ogilvie – Montagues, Kirkcaldy
  • Olivia Wong – Stravaigin, Glasgow

Hotel Scotland Family Business of the Year

  • The Ball Room Sports Bars
  • Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort
  • Vittoria Group

The Waterside Bistro

  • Inverarity Morton Scotland's Best Drinks Offering
  • The Allison Arms – Glasgow
  • Killiecrankie House – Killiecrankie
  • Malo – Glasgow
  • Teuchters Landing – Edinburgh

Jameson Best Irish Bar

  • Kitty O’Shea’s – Glasgow
  • Malones – Aberdeen
  • Jessica O’Marley’s – Dundee
  • Waxy O’Connor’s – Glasgow

Kopparberg New Bar of the Year

  • Brunswick Book Club – Edinburgh
  • Encore – Edinburgh
  • The Physician – St Andrews
  • The Stravaig – Ayr

Mediaworld Best Outdoor Area

  • Black Ivy – Edinburgh
  • Cold Town House – Edinburgh
  • The Fox & Willow – Ayr
  • Outboard By Scotts – South Queensferry

Molinari Hotel Bar of the Year

  • Cask and Clyde – DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
  • Chop Grill & Bar – Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel
  • Hazel Lounge – AC Hotel Glasgow
  • Lochrin Rooftop Bar – Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge
  • W Lounge – W Edinburgh

Schweppes Bartender of the Year

  • Joseph Clancy – The Laurieston Bar, Glasgow
  • Hayden Fenton – Tarragon by Graham Mitchell, Aberdeen
  • Lucy George – Lucky Liquor Co, Edinburgh
  • Marquis Smith – Stravaigin, Glasgow

Sims Automatic Sports Bar of the Year

  • Fullbacks Sports & Pizza Bar – Milngavie
  • Hope & Vincent – Glasgow
  • Mulligans – Ayr
  • The Tap Yard – Glasgow

Staropramen Award for Outstanding Quality

  • Brewhemia – Edinburgh
  • The Guildford Arms – Edinburgh
  • Hugo’s Bar & Pavilion – Dalgety Bay
  • The Raeburn – Edinburgh

Sunday Mail Pub of the Year

  • The Allison Arms – Glasgow
  • MacGregor’s – Inverness
  • The Newton Bar – Millport
  • The Smokin’ Fox – Glasgow