Pubs going for gold

TWO Annandale pubs are ready to raise a glass as the finalists for this year’s Scottish Bar and Pub Awards are revealed and the best go head-to-head for the ultimate industry honours. Run by leading hospitality magazine DRAM, these awards are Scotland’s longest-running celebration of pubs, bars, and the people who make them great. This year’s winners will be crowned at a glittering, Oscar-themed gala on Tuesday August 26 in Glasgow, in a night of red carpets, champagne, and high spirits. From cosy locals to cutting-edge cocktail spots, the competition is fierce, and all eyes are on who will take home the industry’s most prestigious titles. Local finalists include The Anglers in Annan who are in the running for Sunday Mail Pub of the Year and Fiona Joyce from the Solway Lodge in Gretna who is hoping to be crowned HOSPO Manager of the Year. Over 600 of Scotland’s hospitality stars will gather for one glittering night to see who takes home the industry’s highest honours.