Industry experts have named a cosy Glasgow pub 'bar of the year'.

The Piper Whisky Bar on George Square in the city centre was presented with the accolade of Benromach Whisky Bar of the Year at this year's Pub and Bar Awards.

Returning for its 29th year, the event celebrates the best in Scottish hospitality with a glittering ceremony at DoubleTree by Hilton in Glasgow on August 27.

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As the name suggests, the pub is known for serving a wide range of whiskies, with over 180 choices from every distillery in Scotland.

Food-wise, they serve traditional pub dishes as well as hot dogs, burgers and 'Scottish tapas', small plates of classic meals such as haggis, black pudding spring rolls and Scotch pies. 

It was a big night for local spots, as Shilling Brewing Company was named Cold Town Craft Beer Pub of the Year, Boteco Do Brasil won Favela Latin American Venue of the Year and The Smokin’ Fox snatched the Sunday Mail Pub of the Year accolade. 

We also previously reported that speakeasy The Absent Ear won the prize for Cocktail Bar of the Year. 

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Susan Young, who is the event organiser and editor of industry publication DRAM Scotland, said: “These awards are all about the people that make the hospitality industry the success it is.

"This year we had an exceptional entry.

"All the finalists deserve credit for the great venues that they run, but the trophies were presented to the pubs, restaurants and people that impressed their customers, judges and mystery shoppers most. 

"Congratulations to each and every one!”

The full list of winners is below:

Lifetime Achievement Award

David & Ruth Wither

Benromach Whisky Bar of the Year

 The Piper Whisky Bar - Glasgow

Black Ivy and Montpeliers Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year

Alex & Rachel Palumbo – Hey Palu & Chancho, Edinburgh

Brugal Best Cocktail Bar of the Year

The Absent Ear - Glasgow

Campari Bar Apprentice 2024

Finlay Paterson - Scotts South Queensferry

Cold Town Craft Beer Bar of the Year 

Shilling Brewing Company - Glasgow 

Deanston Whisky Guru 2024

Gillian Kirkland - The Piper Whisky Bar, Glasgow

DRAM Casual Dining Award 2024

Tempura - Ayr

Drinks Express Independent Operator of the Year

Cru Hospitality - Inverness

De Kuyper Liqueurs Mixologist of the Year

Fowwaz Ansari – Bittersweet, Edinburgh

Favela Latin American Venue of the Year

Boteco Do Brasil - Glasgow 

DRAM Dog-Friendly Pub of the Year

The Ship - Irvine

Hospitality Health Employer of the Year

Manorview Hotels - Howwood

HOSPO Manager of the Year

Olivia Wong – Stravaigin, Glasgow

Hotel Scotland Family Business of the Year

Forbes of Kingennie - Dundee

Unsung Hero Award

Jules Clark – Montpeliers

Inverarity Morton Best Drinks Offering

Teuchters Landing - Edinburgh

Jameson Best Irish Bar

Malones - Aberdeen

Kopparberg New Bar of the Year

The Stravaig - Ayr

Media World Best Outdoor Area

Black Ivy – Edinburgh  

Molinari Hotel Bar of the Year

Lochrin Rooftop Bar - Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge

Schweppes Bartender of the Year

Marquis Smith – Stravaigin, Glasgow

Scottish Hospitality Group Contribution To the Industry Award

Gordon McIntyre

Sims Automatic Sports Bar of the Year

Fullbacks Sports & Pizza Bar - Milngavie

Inspirational Woman of the Year

Janet Hood

Boss of the Year

Steven Muir - Beatbox Leisure, Ayr

Staropramen Award for Outstanding Quality 

Hugo's Bar and Pavilion - Dalgety Bay

Community Pub of the Year

The Craw’s Nest - Carnoustie

Sunday Mail Pub of the Year

The Smokin’ Fox - Glasgow