Strathspey in running for top bar and brew awards

Strathspey has several nominations in a new round of business awards.

Creative Oceanic's inaugural Scottish Bar & Brew Awards 2019 celebrate top hot spots around the country,

There are three contenders from Aviemore: the Old Brige Inn, Mambo's and Cairngorm Brewery.

'Scotland’s drinking scene is definitely alive and these awards aim to celebrate cocktail makers, bartenders, top pubs and bars that serve the best drinks in Scotland,' said a spokesperson for the organisers.

The Scottish Bar & Brew Awards 2019 will take place on Monday (September 30) at Glasgow’s Marriott Hotel.

The event will welcome representatives of local bars that offer great wine lists, an array of beers, innovative cocktails and warm atmosphere.

'It will recognise bars for their fantastic crews that are always ready to welcome and serve the customers with unique drinks, blended with secret recipes and ingredients'.

The awards aim to bring together the bar industry and celebrate those who established successfully their business and found their corner in the market, due to their out of the box thinking and dedication to be the best.

The spokesperson added:” The bar industry has seen a massive growth over the past few years and this ceremony aims to acknowledge those who have played a great role in introducing innovation to this sector.

“The awards will celebrate and highlight the skill, commitment, talent and success of those who work hard to deliver exceptional customer service, unique drinks and memorable experiences to their customers. It is time to give them the recognition they deserve.

“We would like to congratulate all the finalists for their nomination and we can’t wait to welcome all our guests and deliver an enjoyable event.”

Bar of the Year, North:

Mambos

Gellions Bar (Inverness)

Brass Tap Bar (Tongue)

Bothy Bar (Kinlochleven)

The Drouthy Cobbler (Elgin)

The Malt Room (Inverness)

Black Isle Bar & Rooms (Inverness)

The Piano and Whisky Bar (Inverness)

Gastro Pub of the Year, North:

The Old Bridge Inn

The Glenavon (Moray)

The Laroch Restaurant and Bar (Ballachulish)

The Snow Goose (Farnborough)

The Gathering Place Bistro (Ballate)

Illicit Still (Aberdeen)

Allangrange Arms (Munlochy)

The Dunavon (Aberdeen)

Noose & Monkey (Aberdeen)

Microbrewery of the Year:

Cairngorm Brewery

Cold Town Beer (Edinburgh)

Drygate Brewing Co (Glasgow)

Arran Brewery (Glasgow)

Shilling Brewing Company (Glasgow)

Campervan Brewery Tap Room (Edinburgh)

Allanwater Brewhouse (Stirling)

Loch Leven Brewery (Kinrosss)

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