Finalist Nicola puts Mull on pub awards map

A Tobermory pub manager is up for a top award as part of a bumper year for the Scottish Bar and Pub Awards 2022.

 

More than 3,500 people have had their say in naming Scotland’s most loved pubs, with thousands of votes cast online over the last few months.

 

Macgochans manager Nicola Armstrong has been named as a finalist in the best manager category - one of 24 categories featured in the awards' 27th year, dubbed the hospitality Oscars.

 

Nicola is the only island-based finalist out of 75 potential winners across all categories.

 

As well as seeking out the best pubs and bars, Scotland’s longest-running licensed trade awards also look to celebrate rising stars in the industry, community-led initiatives and give a much-needed boost to those championing the late-night economy.

 

Every finalist has been voted for by the public and people in the trade and will have been visited by mystery shoppers. Winners will be announced at a ceremony on August 30 at The Doubletree Glasgow Central, in Glasgow.

 

Organiser Susan Young said: 'The licensed trade needs our support more than ever and Scottish hospitality has never been better. Congratulations to all the finalists. Your recognition is well deserved and I can’t wait to see who takes home the trophies at this year’s awards.'