Two Scots pubs crowned best in the UK – is your local on the list?
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CHEERS TO THAT Two Scots pubs crowned best in the UK – is your local on the list?
THE best pubs in the UK have been named - and two Scots boozers made the cut.
The annual National Pub and Bar Awards celebrate the top venues across the country based on a range of criteria including service, style of offer, marketing and customer journey.
Almost 100 winners were selected from the shortlist.
Regional winners and the National Pub and Bar of the Year were announced in the grand final.
The Bull in Chipping North, down south, came out on top.
And two Scottish boozers scooped a regional title each.
The Barrelman, Dundee
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The Barrelman in Dundee has been voted the best in North Scotland
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The Barrelman in Dundee was crowned the Pub and Bar of the Year for North Scotland.
It is described as a "laid back spot with charm and personality".
Located right in the heart of Dundee's city centre, it serves a range of beers, wines, and spirits, as well as handcrafted cocktails.
They also offer a variety of food menus for brunch, lunch and dinner as well as custom event menus.
With nearly 400 Tripadvisor reviews, customers praise The Barrelman for its "fantastic staff and atmosphere" and its "quick and efficient" service.
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One wrote: "Fantastic staff and atmosphere. Relax and enjoy a drink and have a chat. Good selection of drinks too. In the heart of Dundee and easy to find."
Another said: "We booked The Barrelman for a family lunch. The service was quick and efficient and the waitress who served us was friendly and attentive. Overall the food was good. It's also a really good service".
Kenmuir Arms, Dumfries and Galloway
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The Kenmuir Arms, Dumfries and Galloway has been voted the best in South Scotland
The Kenmuir Arms in Dumfries and Galloway was crowned the Pub and Bar of the Year for the South of Scotland.
It boasts an extensive drinks menu and a daily-changing specials board featuring pub classics.
Situated in the picturesque village of New Luce, near Stranraer, the quaint pub sits facing the beachfront.
Customers on Tripadvisor rate the pub's charming location and great atmosphere.
It has a 4.8-star rating on the popular travel site.
One customer hailed it as "just heaven".
Another said: "The pub is in a lovely riverside location in a pretty hamlet, just off long-distance footpaths. The location is quiet, but it's within easy reach of lots of things to see and do: there are several superb gardens open to the public, and beautiful coastal scenery on the Rhins of Galloway."
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