Glasgow venues scoop top honours at entertainment awards
The ceremony, held at the Doubletree by Hilton, saw bars, restaurants, and venues from Glasgow and surrounding areas take centre stage.
The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Donald MacLeod.
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This recognised his decades-long contribution to Scotland's entertainment and hospitality industries.
Several Glasgow venues were celebrated for their excellence.
The Barras Art and Design (BAaD) won Best Outdoor Space, while the Radisson RED Sky Bar was named Best Hotel Bar.
Mini Grill Scottish Steakhouse was awarded Best Restaurant, and Berlinkys took home the Best Late Night Venue accolade.
The Scallion was recognised as the Best Pub, and Charcoals was commended for its social responsibility.
Asad and Mohammed Ali from Charcoals (Image: Supplied)
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Hollywood Bowl in Springfield Quay was named Best Eco-Friendly Venue, and McGoldrick's Pool & Sports Bar in Rutherglen was crowned Best Sports Bar.
Cheers Bar in Coatbridge was recognised as the Best Music Venue, while Trattoria Roma in Johnstone was named Best Family Restaurant.
The Northern Way in Paisley was awarded Best World Beer.
Guests at the event were treated to surprise performances from The Vengaboys and Britain's Got Talent viral star Vinnie McKee.
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Warren said: 'Congratulations to all who have won or come close, especially and of course to Donald, who has done and continues to do so much for hospitality AND entertainment in Scotland.
'It is a very tough time for everyone right now, but it does seem the hospitality industry is really feeling the heat – people simply don't have the money to go out as often as they did, or they're scared to spend the money they do have.
'We need to socialise, we need that break and to let off steam, escape all the day-to-day worries – and that's what our friends in hospitality provide.
'With many closures and difficulties, it's important to recognise those who go above and beyond to give the public that chance to zone out, relax and de-stress.
'That's what these awards are for – it's a nod and a thank you from the public to the place and people they appreciate, those who do it better than the rest or just offer something really special.
'So while we have big names performing here tonight, the real stars are the award winners from all over Scotland, venues and businesses who stand out every single day and night.
'Thank you to every winner, every highly recommended and every business who perhaps hasn't won tonight but is out there working hard every day to support us all – sadly, there can be only one winner in each category and some are very close.'
The awards were determined through public nominations, votes, and on-the-ground judging.
The awards served as a celebration of resilience, excellence, and community impact.
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